Sodium concentration should be monitored after each hypertonic saline bolus and every six hours during the first 24 hours of treatment for severe symptomatic hyponatremia. 1,2,10 Depending on the cause of hyponatremia and the amount of fluid in the person' body, several medications are available for treatment. Severe hyponatremia is an emergency.

Hyponatremia hyponatremia is when the amount of sodium in your blood is too low. Common causes include heart, liver, kidney and brain diseases, hormone issues and medications. Treatment could …