Prevalence of hyponatraemia in patients over the age of 65 who have an in-hospital fall

Prevalence of hyponatraemia in patients over the age of 65 who have an in-hospital fall

Background and aim: Hyponatraemia is the most common electrolyte disorder. Some studies have found that it increases morbidity and mortality. There are new lines of research that are investigating the link between hyponatraemia and patient falls. Aim: To determine if hyponatraemia is associated with...

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Main Authors: Carmen Lobo-Rodríguez, Ana M. García-Pozo, Carmen Gadea-Cedenilla, M. Nieves Moro-Tejedor, Azucena Pedraz Marcos, Alberto Tejedor-Jorge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-05-01
Series:Nefrología (English Edition)
Subjects:
Hyponatraemia
Elderly
Accidental falls
Risk factors
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2013251416300578

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