Summary: Hypernatremia Some things you should know Normal sodium level is 135-145 Hypernatremia is serum sodium is greater than 145 or 150 Causes GI loss (diarrhea, vomiting) Urinary loss (diuretics) Insensible loss (respiratory tract losses) Burns Diabetes Insipidus (Anti diuretic hormone deficiency or insensitivity) Salt overdose (Don’t forget IV fluids and tube feeding) I came in […]
