Replace free H2O deficit
(also replace concurrent volume deficit if appropriate):
eg, 1 L D5W given to 70-kg man w/ [Na] = 160 mEq/L will ↓ [Na]serum by 3.7 mEq
nb, do not forget to correct Na if hyperglycemia also present
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(also replace concurrent volume deficit if appropriate):
eg, 1 L D5W given to 70-kg man w/ [Na] = 160 mEq/L will ↓ [Na]serum by 3.7 mEq
nb, do not forget to correct Na if hyperglycemia also present