Hyponatremia in the patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Hyponatremia commonly occurs in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Two mechanisms have been proposed as causes: syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone and cerebral salt wasting. Physical examination and laboratory results can assist a clinician in identifying which mechanism is responsible and thus determine proper treatment. When hyponatremia is treated promptly and appropriately, patients' sodium levels return to normal without detrimental effects.
Dooling
Ellen
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA. dooline@ccf.net
Winkelman
Chris
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D000328:Adult; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing; D013041:Specialties, Nursing; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing