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Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm
Hypertonic Hyponatremia: Hyperglycemia, Mannitol, Urologic irrigants
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • ADH ON (UOsm > 100):
ON (UNa < 30): ... Cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome ... - RAAS OFF ... , Medications (diuretics ... Algorithm #diagnosis #sodium
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... alone in SIADH RAAS ... or Ineffective (UNa ... ) RAAS Active (or ... Cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
release of anti-diuretic ... activation of RAAS ... concentration (UNa ... #RAAS #Hypovolemia ... #EBV #potomania
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Hyponatremia ... • Nephrogenic ... Kidney stones caused ... and euvolemic hyponatremia ... #Nephrology #Pharmacology