• Ann R Coll Surg Engl · Sep 1995

    Severe hyponatraemia in elderly patients: cause for concern.

    • C M Tolias.
    • Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital
    • Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1995 Sep 1; 77 (5): 346-8.

    AbstractAn increased incidence of severe hyponatraemia in an orthopaedic unit led to an investigation into the possible causes. Routine perioperative administration of 'hypotonic' intravenous fluid to an elderly population emerged as the most important aggravating factor. Care is necessary in prescribing intravenous fluid regimens in order to avoid potentially serious complications.

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