Tag: hyponatremia
Patients With PAH Face Unique Considerations for Lung Transplantation
Insights from a new paper outline the unique considerations and management approaches for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) undergoing lung transplantation. Currently approved treatment options for Group... read more
Severe Hyponatremia Management with DDAVP Clamp-Bolus Technique
The DDAVP clamp technique has considerably simplified the management of severe hyponatremia. The DDAVP clamp was a substantial step forwards in the management of severe hyponatremia. It eliminated a lot of the variability... read more
Serum Sodium and In-Hospital Mortality in Critically Ill Patients
In this large multicenter observational cohort study of ICU patients, we aimed to assess the independent association of changes in serum sodium in the first 48 hours of ICU admission with in-hospital mortality for patients... read more
Is Tranexamic Acid Going to CRASH the Management of TBI?
In the recent CRASH-3 randomized trial, early administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) was associated with a non-significant reduction of head injury-related 28-day mortality in patients with isolated traumatic brain injury... read more
We Should Avoid the Term “Fluid Overload”
Using the right word or phrase to describe a specific pathologic process/patient diagnosis and/or status is important, not only within the intensive care unit team, but also when we communicate with external consultants.... read more
Hyponatremia and Death in Healthy Children From Plain Dextrose and Hypotonic Saline Solutions after Surgery
Standards of practice should be established for postoperative IV solutions that are used to hydrate patients, particularly children. The standards should acknowledge that the administration of solutions with saline in maintenance... read more
