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ea0025p40 | Clinical biochemistry | SFEBES2011

Audit of Causes and Consequences of Hyponatraemia in an Inpatient Cohort at a Tertiary Health Centre: Abstract

Hadjittofi Christopher , Haines Ryan , Pathmajothy Dilan

Introduction: Hyponatraemia is the commonest inpatient electrolyte disturbance, and its severity has been shown to correlate with in-patient mortality, length of stay, and use of hospital resources. Unfortunately, hyponatraemia goes frequently unrecognised. The purpose of this audit was to see how a tertiary health centre manages hyponatraemia and how patient journey is affected.Goals: To identify hyponatraemic patients in a tertiary centre in a 2-week t...