Hypertonic saline versus fluid restriction: The pitfalls in managing acute hyponatremia in a patient with long‐standing spinal cord injury

Abstract

Abstract Spinal cord injury‐induced hyponatremia is an under‐recognized entity, without a mention in the European hyponatremia guidelines. We present a case of a 56‐year‐old female quadraplegic patient with cervical cord injury, presenting with severe hyponatremia and tonic–clonic seizures. This case highlights the challenges in medical management; action mechanisms are further discussed.

Keywords

• antidiuresis
• fluid restriction
• hyponatremia
• spinal cord injury