Beneficial effects of a departmental protocol to reduce intensive care hypernatremia: an observational before-and-after study

Key Points

• 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