Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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To review and discuss the epidemiology, contributing factors, and approach to clinical management of disorders of sodium and water balance in hospitalized patients. ⋯ In hospitalized patients, hyponatremia and hypernatremia are often iatrogenic and may contribute to serious morbidity and increased risk of death. These disorders require timely recognition and can often be reversed with appropriate intervention and treatment of underlying predisposing factors.