title: [A case of severe exercise-associated hyponatremia].
abstract: The woman presented to the emergency department with lethargy after a spinning marathon. Severe electrolyte disturbances were measured (Na(+) 109 mmol/l, K(+) 3,2 mmol/l, Cl(-) 86, Ca(++) 0,95 mmol/l). A computed tomography showed signs of brain swelling. During her stay in the intensive care unit the patient had a negative fluid balance of 8,000 ml. She was discharged with habitual weight. We present a brief discussion of the genesis and treatment of EAH.
authors.affiliation: Anæstesiologisk og intensivmedicinsk Afdeling, Rigshospitalet, Denmark. martins@nypost.dk
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Skjønnemand
mesh_terms: D001642:Bicycling / Q000502:physiology*; D004326:Drinking; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012462:Saline Solution, Hypertonic / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014869:Water Intoxication / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D012462:Saline Solution, Hypertonic