The primary goals of treating hypernatremia are estimating the magnitude of water deficit, determining the proper rate of correction, addressing the concurrent electrolyte or volume deficits and calculating the fluid deficit regimen using the estimated water deficit and desired rate of correction. Correcting sodium level is vital in order to prevent any permanent brain damage.
Hypernatremia medical therapy
Hyponatremia medical therapy
Dehydration medical therapy
Hypernatremia primary prevention
Hyponatremia primary prevention
Hypokalemia medical therapy
Hypocalcemia medical therapy
Hypernatremia secondary prevention