Endocrine Abstracts

Aim to elucidate the factors influencing length of stay (LOS) in patients with hyponatraemia admitted to an acute medical unit (AMU).Methodology: a prospective study of patients admitted to AMU at West Middlesex University Hospital from November 2009 to June 2011. A proforma was completed for each patient by the registrar on his duty days.Results: 70 patients were identified with a mean age of 69.2 years. 41 (59%) were female. 20 (...