Avoid Risky Hypotonic IV Fluids to Treat Hypernatremia

April 2022

Errors continue to occur when using IV fluids to treat HYPOvolemic HYPERnatremia.

Jump to IV fluids instead of enteral replacement if these patients are hemodynamically unstable or NPO...or have severe symptoms (seizure, etc).

Correct hypovolemia first with normal saline or balanced fluids (lactated Ringer's, etc). Fluids such as D5W aren't a good option for hypovolemia, since they quickly leave the intravascular space.

Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE

Hospital Pharmacist's Letter includes:

12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and hot topics
200+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
Quick reference drug comparison charts
Access to the entire archive

Subscribe Today!

Already a subscriber? Log in

Volume pricing available. Get a quote

Renal & Urology Avoid Risky Hypotonic IV Fluids to Treat Hypernatremia
Anticoagulants Standardize Anticoagulation Practices With Impella Devices
Med Safety Layer Strategies to Boost Safety With High-Alert Meds
Acetaminophen Put Headlines About BP Effects of Acetaminophen in Perspective
Neurology & Pain Compare Meds for Diabetic Neuropathy
Neuromuscular Assess Meds That May Trigger a Myasthenia Gravis Flare
Insomnia Evaluate the Use of Melatonin for Sleep
Drug Testing Know Which Substances May Skew Urine Drug Test Results
Cannabinoids Watch for New Cannabinoids on Home Med Lists
Compounding Improve Parenteral Nutrition Safety

Avoid Risky Hypotonic IV Fluids to Treat Hypernatremia

Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE

Table of Contents