Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast #82 Hyponatremia Diagnostics: 5 Pearls Segment
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Feb 10, 2021 AI Snips
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Obtain Labs Before Fluids
- Always obtain urine studies before administering fluids in hyponatremia cases.
- This allows for accurate assessment and avoids misleading results.
Cartesian Space of Hyponatremia
- Hyponatremia is not about finding one etiology, but understanding the interplay of ADH and volume status.
- Consider these factors within a two-dimensional framework for a comprehensive approach.
Check Serum Osmolality
- Serum osmolality is a crucial initial step in hyponatremia.
- It confirms true hypotonic hyponatremia and guides further investigation.