Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Hyponatraemia is the commonest electrolyte disorders encountered in hospitals. The aetiology of hyponatraemia is based on clinic assessment and biochemical investigations. However, studies have shown that recommended guidelines are usually not implemented.Aim: Review of assessment (diagnosis) of Hyponatraemia and outcome based on length of stay (LOS) in hospitals.Methods: A systematic search using PUB Med and Med Line...

This retrospective cohort study examined Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) and Hospital Pharmacy Audit (HPA) data from 41 hospital trusts to understand how hyponatraemia secondary to syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is currently treated in England, and to understand the associated resource use. Hyponatraemia is the electrolyte disturbance that is most commonly encountered in clinical practice (affecting 10–30% of hospitalised patients), wit...