When do you consider pharmacologic therapies such as sodium tablets, urea, vaptans, etc., vs conservative management for persistent asymptomatic hyponatremia in hospitalized patients?
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Hospital Medicine · Emory University Hospital
For patients with SIADH, I consider active therapy in one of the following scenarios:
- Na remains <130, especially <125–128, despite 24–48 h of appropriate conservative management.
- Fluid restriction is not feasible (thirst, tube feeds, need for hydration, patient cannot adhere).
- The patient has recu...