What is the maximum sodium correction rate?

For chronic hyponatremia: ≤8-10 mEq/L in any 24h period. In patients at high risk for ODS (alcoholism, malnutrition, K+ depletion), limit to 8 mEq/L/24h.

How do you calculate the rate of 3% saline infusion?

For hyponatremia: desired Na rise (mEq/L/h) × weight × 0.6 = mEq/h needed. 3% NaCl has 513 mEq/L. Rate (mL/h) = required mEq/h ÷ 0.513.

What monitoring is needed during sodium correction?

Check sodium every 2-4 hours during active correction. If overcorrection occurs, administer D5W or desmopressin to slow the rate.

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