Webinar - Serum Osmolality Disorders — Importance, Evaluation and Treatment Online, Online

Hyponatremia is a common condition in both hospitalized patients and in the community. It is associated with multiple adverse outcomes including an increased risk of falls and fractures which can be particularly devastating for elderly patients. In addition, hyponatremia in hospitalized patients has been associated with prolonged hospital stays and higher in-hospital mortality. Thus, the ability to accurately diagnose the cause of hyponatremia as well as determine the proper course of treatment is vital. In this webinar, the featured speakers will discuss the epidemiology of hyponatremia as well as the common causes. They will discuss how to diagnose the cause of hyponatremia highlighting the key role that urine and serum osmolality testing plays in the management of these patients. The speakers will also introduce novel topics including the basic urine metabolic panel (an order set that includes both urine electrolytes and osmolality to aid in seamless ordering of these tests) and the use of the desmopressin clamp to prevent overcorrection in patients with chronic hyponatremia. Register for this webinar to develop a comprehensive understanding of the importance of hyponatremia, the key causes and the specific roles that laboratory tests including urine and serum osmolality play in guiding clinical care for this common and difficult to manage condition.