title: Hyponatremic emergencies.
abstract: Hyponatremia is a common clinical problem and can result in severe morbidity and even death. Understanding the pathophysiology of hyponatremic encephalopathy is central to accurate diagnosis and management. This article reviews the controversies surrounding the treatment of hyponatremia with special emphasis on risk to benefit ratio of different therapeutic strategies.
authors: Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta.
authors: A L
authors: AL
authors: Mulloy
authors: R J
authors: RJ
authors: Caruana
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012964:Sodium / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D012964:Sodium