Diagnostic algorithm for hyponatremia Image by Lecturio. Serum orplasma osmolalityPlasma osmolalityVolume Depletion and Dehydration ↑Plasma osmolalityPlasma osmolalityVolume Depletion and Dehydration(> 290 mOsm/L):hypertonicHypertonicSolutions that have a greater osmotic pressure than a reference solution such ...
Acute hyponatremia is associated with ultra-endurance athletes and marathon runners.[26]With women making up a higher percentage, the strongest single predictor is weight gain during the race correlating with excessive fluid intake. Longer racing time and body mass index extremes are also associated w...
Naranjos algorithm was used to assess causality and escitalopram came out as probable. Conclusion This case suggests an important association of escitalopram and hyponatraemia in a young woman without any other risk factors. Given the wide use of SSRIs, it is important to consider hyponatraemia as ...