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Hyponatremia in the Critically Ill Child

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Overview

Explore the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of hyponatremia in critically ill children through this comprehensive video lecture by Dr. Andrea Moscatelli, Director of the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Gaslini Children's Hospital in Genova, Italy. Delve into the definition and underlying mechanisms of hyponatremia, examining its prevalence in hospitalized children and the regulatory systems involved. Learn to calculate plasma osmolarity and tonicity, and understand their importance in assessing hyponatremia causes. Apply this knowledge through four clinical case studies, gaining practical insights into the proper diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hyponatremia in pediatric intensive care settings.

Syllabus

Introduction
Pathophysiology
Treatment
Cases
Case 1 Hyponatremia
Case 2 Hyponatremia
Case 3 Hyponatremia
Case 4 Hyponatremia

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OPENPediatrics

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