Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast


#82 Hyponatremia Diagnostics: 5 Pearls Segment

February 10, 2021

What does each diagnostic test tell you? How do you interpret urine osmolality, urine sodium, or urine urea? What studies can be used to better assess response to treatment? How can uric acid be utilized as a diagnostic tool? What is the interplay between ADH and UOsm?


Time Stamps:



  • 04:50 General Diagnostic Approach
  • 12:26 Serum Osmolality
  • 19:34 Urine Osmolality
  • 32:09 Urine Sodium
  • 45:23 Uric Acid

Show notes, Transcript and References: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2021/02/10/5-pearls-on-hyponatremia-episode-1/


ACP CME: https://www.acponline.org/cme-moc/cme/internal-medicine-podcasts/core-im


Tags: urine studies, SIADH, Core IM, IMCore, antidiuretic hormone, hospital medicine, family medicine, nephrology