Hypernatremia : Causes : - Loss Of water in excess of Na - Retention of large quantities of Na Symptoms : -Restlessness, lethargy, hyper-reflexia, seizures and coma Treatment : correction of water deficits with hypotonic solution such as 5% D/W over 48 hr -decreased volume of distribution of anesthetic drugs --> should decrease doses of drugs Hyponatremia : Causes : - Loss Of Na in excess of water - water retention Symptoms : -Anorexia, nausea, weakness -Neurologic: cerebral edema, lethargy, confusion, seizures and coma Treatment : - water restriction - Na replacement Find More Details : Here
