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Pseudohyponatremia

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

HyponatremiaHypernatremiaUnstable ElectrolytesOptimize ElectrolytesSeizures

Pathophysiology

Pseudohyponatremia is a laboratory artifact, not a sodium problem: a reported serum sodium below 135 mEq/L with a normal serum osmolality of 280 to 300 mOsm/kg. Plasma is roughly 93% water and 7%...

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