Episode 64. Hypo and Hypernatraemia with Dr Tony Amin

Sodium is a major extracellular cation. Normal sodium concentrations range between 135 and 145 mmol/L. Alterations in sodium concentration, particularly hyponatraemia is the most common electrolyte disorder doctor’s encounter in clinical practice. Up to 20% of people admitted to hospital have hyponatraemia and it is estimated that 1.7% of population also have hyponatraemia.

It was enlightening to review this subject with Dr Tony Amin, nephrologist and public educator who discusses:

· The importance of assessment of serum and urine osmolality in conjunction with serum sodium and urinary sodium

· Assessment of patient’s volume status (hyper/hypovolemic)

· A variety of different clinical examples in respect to this subject

Please join me in this very engaging conversation with Tony whose expertise is evident from our discussions.

Useful references include:

- Dr Tony Amin – www.healthshare.com.au

- UpToDate

- HenryDa.In the clinic: Hypernatremia. Annals of Internal Medicine.2a15 August 4; 163(3);ITC1-19

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Dr Luke Crantock MBBS, FRACP, is a gastroenterologist in practice for over 25 years. He is the founder of The Centre for GI Health, based in Melbourne Australia and is passionate about educating General Practitioners and patients on disease prevention and how to manage and improve their digestive health.