Hypernatremia Due to Hypovolemia in Dementia
An 86-year-old black female was admitted to the hospital after she had a seizure while waiting for a swallow evaluation as an outpatient.
An 86-year-old black female was admitted to the hospital after she had a seizure while waiting for a swallow evaluation as an outpatient.
Hyponatremia in elderly patients is associated with large-bone fractures, researchers have concluded.
The FDA has approved Samsca tablets (tolvaptan) to treat hyponatremia, one of the most common electrolyte disorders seen in hospitalized patients.
Hyponatremia may be the most common electrolyte disturbance seen in hospitalized patients. It is the most likely to lead to permanent or lethal complications if treated incorrectly.
Astellas Pharma US, Inc., of Deerfield, Ill., has announced the commercial availability of conivaptan hydrochloride injection (Vaprisol) premixed in 5% dextrose.
Hyponatremia may place elderly patients at increased risk for bone fractures, according to researchers.