This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a departmental protocol in reducing hypernatremia incidents and improving patient outcomes.
Conducted an observational before-and-after study
Implemented a departmental protocol for monitoring and managing sodium levels
Focused on patients undergoing cardiac surgery and those with acute kidney injury
Observed a reduction in the incidence of hypernatremia post-implementation of the protocol
Noted potential improvements in patient outcomes for specific subgroups
Suggests better management strategies for patients at risk of elevated sodium levels
Abstract
With a departmental protocol, the incidence of hypernatremia may be reduced and even outcome may be improved in subgroups, such as cardiac surgery and acute kidney injury patients.