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The osmolar gap (OG) is often overlooked in hyponatraemia management. This study found that an elevated OG in hyponatraemia patients was linked to a higher risk of mortality, highlighting its clinical importance.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Clinical Chemistry

Background:

  • Hyponatraemia is a common electrolyte imbalance with various studied factors like volume status and etiology.
  • The role of the osmolar gap (OG) in hyponatraemia and its impact on patient outcomes remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between the osmolar gap (OG) and patient outcomes in hyponatraemia.
  • To determine the prevalence of an elevated OG in a hyponatraemia cohort.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective exploratory study conducted on 262 adult patients (≥14 years) with hyponatraemia.
  • Patients were categorized by hyponatraemia severity and volume status.
  • The osmolar gap (OG) was calculated and classified as normal (OG<10) or elevated (OG>10).

Main Results:

  • An elevated osmolar gap (OG>10) was observed in 141 (53.8%) of the patients.
  • A total of 28 (10.7%) fatalities were recorded.
  • The majority of patients who died had an elevated osmolar gap.

Conclusions:

  • An elevated osmolar gap is prevalent in patients with hyponatraemia.
  • Clinicians should consider assessing the osmolar gap in hyponatraemia management due to its association with increased mortality.