Clinical Kidney Journal
Managing hyponatremia: fast or slow? why, when, how, and controversies
Abstract Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder encountered in clinical practice. Its management is challenging because treatment must balance the risk of cerebral edema in acute hyponatremia against the risk of osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS) from overly rapid correction of chronic hyponatremia. Recent observational studies have questioned current correction limits, prompting renewed debate regarding optimal management. This narrative review presents a physiology-based approach to the evaluation …