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intrav replacem of Na+- fl/1st 24h s b slowly? - washaki

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intrav replacem of Na+- fl/1st 24h s b slowly? - washaki
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09-12-2007, 10:04 AM
why?
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09-12-2007, 10:07 AM
to prevent central pontine myelinolysis whrein the myelin sheath gs stripped from the nerve
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09-12-2007, 10:32 AM
very good, thanks
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09-12-2007, 12:02 PM
i heard about cerebral edema
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09-12-2007, 12:15 PM
Hyponatremia--------> Correct with Na replacement therapy-----------> Fast Rx leads to central pontine myelinolysis.

Hypernatremia-------> Correction with hypotonic fluid-------> Fast Rx leads to Cerebral edema.

I think I am correct!
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09-12-2007, 12:28 PM
keshkala i checked in HARRISON u r absolutly right baby thanx alot
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