Understanding postoperative hyponatremia.
Postoperative hyponatremia is a well-documented postoperative concern for certain surgical procedures, including transurethral resection of the prostate. The complications are serious, with profound effects on patient outcome. Proper management includes understanding high-risk procedures, pathophysiology, clinical symptoms, and treatment options.
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Olivia A
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Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA.
D001741:Black or African American; D000368:Aged; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013312:Stress, Physiological / Q000150:complications; D020728:Transurethral Resection of Prostate
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents