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Sodium Summary - Electrolytes

ECG Abnormalities Due to Electrolyte Disturbances

Electrolytes

· ECG Abnormalities Due to Electrolyte Disturbances

· Arrest due to electrolyte abnormalities is uncommon except for hyperkalaemia.

Sodium Summary

· Low sodium:

o Dilution: appropriate or inappropriate (SIADH)

o Loss: sweat, GI, renal

· High sodium:

o Retention: central or renal

o Water loss

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