Disordered sodium metabolism: sodium retention states
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1Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan.
Critical Care Clinics
|October 1, 1987
Abstract:
Sodium retention frequently occurs in the critically ill patient. Sodium retention states include cardiac failure, liver failure, nephrotic syndrome, and hypoalbuminemic states. A clear understanding of the pathophysiology and the mechanism of sodium retention are essential for the proper care of these patients.