Definition Hypernatremia is a disturbance of the physical electrolyte balance. Hypernatremia is accompanied by an increased concentration of sodium in the blood. The normal concentration of sodium in the blood is between 135 and 145 millimoles per liter (moles are used to indicate the amount of sodium in chemical reactions). If the level is increased … Hypernatremia
Symptoms The symptoms of hypernatremia are usually non-specific and manifest themselves as general weakness, fatigue, concentration problems or thirst. Due to the shifting of fluid at the cellular level, from the inside to the outside, the cell begins to shrink. This triggers above all malfunctions in the area of the nerve cells in the brain. … Symptoms | Hypernatremia
Glucose In case of intravenous administration of liquids, a sodium-free infusion solution should be chosen. For this purpose, a glucose or sugar solution is used instead of saline solution, which is normally used clinically to compensate for fluid deficits. The sodium particles in the blood combine with the sugar particles in the infusion solution and … Glucose | Hypernatremia
