Hypertonic saline versus fluid restriction: The pitfalls in managing acute hyponatremia in a patient with long-standing spinal cord injury

Spinal cord injury-induced hyponatremia is an under-recognized entity, without a mention in the European hyponatremia guidelines. We present a case of a 56-year-old female quadraplegic patient with cervical cord injury, presenting with severe hyponatremia and tonic-clonic seizures. This case highlights the challenges in medical management; action mechanisms are further discussed.Published version, accepted version, submitted versionThis article is freely available online. Click on the 'Additional Link' above to access the full-text via the publisher's site