Emergency & Critical care, Session 5

Sodium Disorders

Disorders of sodium balance can present significant therapeutic challenges in the emergency setting. Both hypo- and hypernatremia can lead to life-threatening neurological signs, and safe correction requires the understanding of pathophysiological processes associated with sodium disorders.
In this case-based webinar we will discuss how to interpret clinical and laboratory parameters in order to choose the timeframe of sodium correction, avoiding iatrogenic complications, and selecting appropriate fluid therapy tailored to the individual patient.
Clinical cases will highlight practical decision-making and illustrate the balance between rapid stabilization and the prevention of secondary injury.

Learning outcome:
After this webinar, participants will be able to implement safe and effective correction strategies, and tailor fluid therapy to optimize outcomes while minimizing the risk of complications.