hypertonic saline; 3% NaCl; severe hyponatremia; EHR

Questions about Hypertonic Saline orders for Severe Hyponatremia

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Submitted by Julie Seidlinger on

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Dear MSOS Members:

I have some questions about your Hypertonic Saline orders for Severe Hyponatremia.

1. Do your EHR orders or paper orders have comments asking clinicians to identify and reconcile other sources of sodium chloride the patient is receiving before determining the initial infusion rate of 3% sodium chloride? If so, may you please share the wording?

2. Do your electronic orders or paper orders have a calculator or a formula for determining sodium deficit and initial infusion rate for 3% sodium chloride?

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