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Hypernatraemia is associated with high morbidity and mortality and is more common in patients of older age, nursing home residents and those with cognitive impairment and restricted mobility. The most common cause in hospital settings is water dehydration due to reduced intake although other causes should be identified. Once identified, prompt management is necessary to avoid delayed correction as prolonged hypernatremia is associated with increased hospital stay and mortality. Comprehensive history-taking and physical examination, basic investigations and medication review are essential to identify causative and remediable factors in those admitted with hypernatraemia. Accurate calculation of fluid deficit and ongoing losses is essential in order to ensure adequate fluid replacement, The administration of appropriate, usually hypotonic, fluids is also essential to the timely restoration of eunatraemia. Although evidence of definite harm resulting from rapid correction is lacking, a serum sodium reduction rate of <12 mmol/l day is advised with the caveat that close monitoring of electrolytes is required to ensure the desired correction rate is being achieved. Medical and nursing professionals should have access to a local hospital protocol to guide management of patients with hypernatraemia to improve patient outcomes and mitigate the risk of harm, particularly from under-recognition and slow correction.
The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging – Springer Journals
Published: Dec 1, 2021
Keywords: Hypernatraemia; dehydration; older people; hospital; management strategies
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