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Sodium and risk assessment of osmotic demyelination syndrome: the method matters!

  • Published In: Clinical Chemistry & Laboratory Medicine, 2024, v. 62, n. 1. P. e22 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stove, Veronique V.; Oyaert, Matthijs; Delanghe, Joris R. 3 of 3

Abstract

This document discusses the importance of accurately measuring sodium concentrations in the diagnosis of electrolyte disorders. It highlights the differences between direct and indirect methods of measuring sodium and how these differences can affect the diagnosis of hyponatremia and hypernatremia. The document emphasizes the need for corrective algorithms to account for variations in protein concentration and recommends using direct sodium measurements in patients with abnormal protein concentrations. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of awareness and corrective measures in sodium measurement methods. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Clinical Chemistry & Laboratory Medicine. 2024/01, Vol. 62, Issue 1, pe22
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1434-6621
  • DOI:10.1515/cclm-2023-0667
  • Accession Number:173860345
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