Evaluation and management of hyponatraemia in children. (1st July 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zieg, Jakub
• Is Part Of: Acta pædiatrica. Volume 103:Number 10(2014:Oct.)
• Page Start: 1027
• Page End: 1034
• Publication Date: 2014-07-01
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1111/apa.12705
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0803-5253

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="apa12705-abs-0001"> <title>Abstract</title> <sec id="apa12705-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Aim</title> <p>Paediatric hyponatraemia is usually caused by an excess of antidiuretic hormone and may lead to serious neurological complications. It is challenging for clinicians to differentiate between conditions causing excess water and salt loss. This review analyses individual causes of hyponatraemia and focuses on optimal diagnostic algorithms and treatment strategies.</p> </sec> <sec id="apa12705-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusion</title> <p>Correct evaluation of hyponatraemia requires proper understanding of the aetiology and appropriate management calls for a detailed history, physical examination and specific laboratory investigations.</p> </sec> </abstract>