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Managing severe hyponatremia (serum sodium ≤120 mEq/L) remains controversial. This review aids clinicians in making evidence-based decisions to avoid iatrogenic osmotic demyelination from aggressive treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Hyponatremia is common, but management, especially severe cases (serum sodium ≤120 mEq/L), lacks consensus.
  • Risk of iatrogenic osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS) exists with overly aggressive correction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current consensus guidelines and recent studies on hyponatremia management.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for clinicians treating severe hyponatremia.
  • To minimize the risk of ODS in patients with hyponatremia.

Main Methods:

  • Review of two major consensus guidelines.
  • Analysis of recent clinical studies on hyponatremia treatment.
  • Synthesis of evidence for clinical decision-making.

Main Results:

  • Controversy persists regarding optimal management strategies for severe hyponatremia.
  • Evidence supports cautious, evidence-based approaches to avoid ODS.
  • Guidelines offer frameworks but require clinical judgment.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians need updated evidence to manage severe hyponatremia effectively.
  • Balancing correction rates is crucial to prevent ODS.
  • Adherence to evidence-based protocols improves patient outcomes in hyponatremia.