We’ve talked about hyponatremia, but what do you know about Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone secretion (SIADH) and Diabetes Insipidus (DI)? In this episode, host Sarah Lorenzini and Nick McGowan RN, MSN dive into these diseases that develop from complex hormonal responses that manage the body’s water and sodium.They explore the pathophysiology of both conditions, contrasting the excessive water retention in SIADH with the excessive water loss in DI and how this impacts diagnostic and treatment approaches. Nick identifies which labs and assessments are crucial to accurately diagnose and treat patients, highlighting the importance of neurologic assessments and best practices for correcting sodium.Sarah and Nick also touch on the debate around cerebral salt wasting, and share interesting facts about the history of these conditions. Tune in to hear key lessons on recognizing and  treating these conditions from an experienced ICU nurse!Topics discussed in this episode:Symptoms and signs of SIADH and DIThe pathophysiology of SIADH and DIDiagnostic approaches and key lab valuesTreatment and management of SIADHTreatment and management of DILessons from SIADH and DI patient storiesCheck out Nick's course over at Critical Care Academy!🔗 https://www.ccrnacademy.com?ref=sarahlorenziniConnect with Nick McGowan:https://www.instagram.com/critical_care_academy/https://www.youtube.com/@criticalcareacademy8312https://www.facebook.com/CCRNacademyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@criticalcareacademyMentioned in this episode:CONNECT
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