Rapid correction of water intoxication by hypertonic saline and frusemide

Aust N Z J Med. 1975 Dec;5(6):557-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.1975.tb03862.x.

Abstract

A case of profound hyponatraemia with severe cerebral dysfunction, induced by excess water intake and exacerbated by smoking, is described. Rapid correction with hypertonic saline infusions and frusemide allowed a negative fluid balance and elevation of serum sodium concentration to be achieved without precipitating acute pulmonary oedema.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Furosemide / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Hyponatremia / etiology
  • Saline Solution, Hypertonic / therapeutic use*
  • Smoking / complications
  • Sodium Chloride / therapeutic use*
  • Water Intoxication / complications
  • Water Intoxication / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Saline Solution, Hypertonic
  • Sodium Chloride
  • Furosemide