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  • Hyponatremia (HNA) is a frequent electrolyte imbalance linked to increased patient morbidity and mortality.
  • Understanding the incidence and prognostic implications of HNA in the Emergency Department (ED) is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of hyponatremia (HNA) in patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED).
  • To evaluate the prognostic value of HNA regarding patient outcomes, including hospital admission, complications, and mortality.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective observational case-control study was conducted over 10 months in an ED.
  • Hyponatremic patients (Na<130 mmol/L) were matched 1:1 with normonatremic controls (Na 135-145 mmol/L) based on age, gender, and admission month.

Main Results:

  • Hyponatremia (HNA) was identified in 2.4% of patients undergoing blood analysis.
  • HNA patients exhibited higher rates of pre-existing asthma/COPD, solid tumors, diuretic use, and vomiting.
  • HNA was associated with increased hospital/ICU admission, a higher incidence of complications (digestive, septic, respiratory, renal, cardiovascular), and a greater mortality rate (10% vs. 3%).

Conclusions:

  • Hyponatremia (HNA) affects 2.4% of ED patients and is independently associated with the presence of solid tumors.
  • HNA is an independent predictor of hospital death, underscoring its role as a significant prognostic marker.