RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Evaluation of hyponatremia: A little physiology goes a long way
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 639
OP 650
VO 71
IS 8
A1 Benjamin J. Freda
A1 Michael B. Davidson
A1 Phillip M. Hall
YR 2004
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/71/8/639.abstract
AB Hyponatremia is common in hospitalized patients. By taking a careful and logical approach, one can promptly recognize the causative factor or factors in nearly all cases. Most cases of hyponatremia are due to impaired renal water excretion, and recognizing the cause and pathophysiologic process makes it possible to provide focused individualized care and avoid mistreatment.