Managing SIADH

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Background

SIADH: Euvolemic Hyponatremia

Serum and Urine Tests

Types of SIADH

Section 3: Nursing Evaluation and Care

Nursing Assessment

Mental Status

Fluid Status

Gastrointestinal

Musculoskeletal

Nursing Care

Safety Implications

Section 4: Safe Medication Administration

Introduction

Salt Tablets

Diuretics

Vaptans

Hypertonic Saline

Demeclocycline

Clinical Alert: Demyelination

Serum Sodium Correction Rates

Section 5: Clinical Vignette

Yelena

Gideon

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best. Disclosure: Cathryn Ayers, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.