Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone and Cerebral Salt Wasting in Critically Ill Patients

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 240-241
Author(s):  
&NA;
Keyword(s):  
Antidiuretic Hormone ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Cerebral Salt Wasting ◽  
Salt Wasting

scholarly journals Central Neurogenic Diabetes Insipidus, Syndrome of Inappropriate Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone, and Cerebral Salt-Wasting Syndrome in Traumatic Brain Injury

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. e1-e7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia (Cindi) A. John ◽  
Michael W. Day
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Diabetes Insipidus ◽  
Antidiuretic Hormone ◽  
Cerebral Salt Wasting Syndrome ◽  
Cerebral Salt Wasting ◽  
Salt Wasting ◽  
Wasting Syndrome ◽  
Inappropriate Secretion ◽  
Salt Wasting Syndrome ◽  
Neurogenic Diabetes Insipidus

Central neurogenic diabetes insipidus, syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone, and cerebral salt-wasting syndrome are secondary events that affect patients with traumatic brain injury. All 3 syndromes affect both sodium and water balance; however, they have differences in pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Differentiating between hypernatremia (central neurogenic diabetes insipidus) and the 2 hyponatremia syndromes (syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone, and cerebral salt-wasting syndrome) is critical for preventing worsening neurological outcomes in patients with head injuries.

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