HYPONATREMIA AND HYPERNATREMIA - 11/09/11

Doi : 10.1016/S0025-7125(05)70535-6

Linda F. Fried, MD ^{^{*
From the Renal Section, Medical Service, VA Pittsburgh Health Care System; and the Renal Electrolyte Division, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania}}, Paul M. Palevsky, MD ^{^{*
From the Renal Section, Medical Service, VA Pittsburgh Health Care System; and the Renal Electrolyte Division, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania}}

Resumen

Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are common electrolyte disorders and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality.^{5 Arieff A.I. Hyponatremia, convulsions, respiratory arrest, and permanent brain damage after elective surgery in healthy women N Engl J Med 1986 ; 314 : 24

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Haga clic aquí para ir a la sección de Referencias} Under normal circumstances, the plasma sodium concentration is maintained within a narrow range despite wide variations in sodium and water intake. This is achieved through an integration of thirst, vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) secretion, and renal responsiveness to vasopressin. This article provides a pathophysiologic approach to understanding the causes and management of hyponatremia and hypernatremia.