hypernatremia

Noun

Meaning

excessive amounts of sodium in the blood; possibly indicating diabetes insipidus

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Examples

When the plasma sodium ion concentration is higher than normal ( hypernatremia ), the release of renin from the juxtaglomerular apparatus is halted, ceasing the production of angiotensin II, and its consequent aldosterone-release into the blood. Source: Internet

Measurement of blood electrolytes can reveal a high sodium level ( hypernatremia as dehydration develops). Source: Internet

The reverse is true in hypernatremia, in which the cells increase their intracellular osmolytes so as not to lose too much fluid to the extracellular space. Source: Internet

Routine laboratory analysis revealed normal findings except for a low urine specific gravity ( Source: Internet

The patient was initially started on D5 ¼NS + 20 KCL at 250 ml/hr over 48 hours to correct hypernatremia and to replenish water losses. Source: Internet

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