title: [Hypernatremia - common condition in critical illness associated with high mortality. But the treatment arsenal is inadequate].
abstract: Hypernatremia in ICU is common, both as a preexisting condition and acquired during intensive care. Hypernatremia increases mortality and morbidity as an increased length of a stay and increased risk of complications. Current treatment options of manifest hypernatremia are limited, but there are opportunities for prevention that should not be overlooked.
authors.affiliation: Danderyds Sjukhus - Anestesi och Intensivvård Stockholm, Sweden Danderyds Sjukhus AB - Anestesi och Intensivvård Stockholm, Sweden.
authors.forename: Karin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Strand
authors.affiliation: Danderyds Sjukhus - Anestesi och Intensivvård Stockholm, Sweden Danderyds Sjukhus - Anestesi och Intensivvård Stockholm, Sweden.
authors.forename: Hans
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Barle
mesh_terms: D016638:Critical Illness; D006801:Humans; D006955:Hypernatremia / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D007902:Length of Stay; D012964:Sodium / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D012964:Sodium