Diluted, Excreted or Concentrated: Sodium Disorders in Neurocritical Care Patients

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Disorders of sodium, including syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), cerebral salt wasting (CSW) and diabetes insipidus (DI) are the most common electrolyte imbalances in critically ill neuroscience patients. This presentation includes a discussion of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup and management of sodium disorders in traumatic brain injury, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, central nervous system infection and brain tumors. Case studies are included.

Objectives

Discuss pathophysiology of SIADH, CSW and DI.
Describe the clinical presentation and consequences of SIADH, CSW and DI.
Summarize management of the critically ill neuroscience patient with SIADH, CSW and DI.

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This activity has been reviewed by the Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias. No conflicts of interest have been identified for any individual with the ability to influence the content of this activity. Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN or ANCC approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

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The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC's) Commission on Accreditation, ANCC Provider Number 0012. AACN has been approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the California State Board of Nursing (CBRN), California Provider number CEP 1036. This activity is approved for 1.20 contact hours.

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