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At what rate should hyponatremia be corrected if acute? What about if chronic? What can happen if symptomatic hyponatremia us corrected too quickly?
- acute: 25 mEq/L in the first 48 hours at a rate of no more than 2 mEq/L/hr
- chronic: 8 to 12 mmol/L/day
- cerebral demyelination syndrome
HCTZ associated with ______calcemia?

treat that with
Hyper

Loop diuretics
the electrolyte abnormalities associated with the use of stomach
hypokalemic, hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis. Lethargy, respiratory depression, seizures, arryhtmias. Proton pump inhibitors or H2 blockers will prevent
the electrolyte abnormalities associated with the use of jejunum
hyponatremic, hyperkalemic, hypochloremic metabolic acidosis. Lethargy, vomiting, dehydration, fever. Tx with IVF, salt repletion, correct acidosis
the electrolyte abnormalities associated with the use of ileum/colon
hypokalemic, hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis. Tx with sodium bicarb or sodium citrate plus citric acid to correct acidosis plus potassium repletion
What to postoperative conditions can stimulate nonphysiologic release of ADH and therefore contribute to hyponatremia?
pain, nausea