Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Hyponatraemia is the commonest electrolyte disturbance occurring in 15–20% of inpatients (1), with significant clinical implications if mismanaged. We conducted a retrospective audit of our current management of hyponatraemia in our 1000 bedded trust.Method: Data of patients with severe hyponatraemia (Na<125 mmol/l) admitted to hospital over 4 weeks (Aug 2011) was collected. Twenty randomly selected cases were reviewed focusing on ...