Hyponatremia and hyponatremic encephalopathy in children

Hyponatremia is one of the common electrolyte disorders with the prevalence up to 38% in hospitalized children, which has been associated with higher morbidity of seizures and cerebral edema.Hyponatremic encephalopathy is the most serious complication which can lead to severe irreversible sequelae and even death.Hyponatremia may aggravate the underlying disease and increase mortality, so timely and effective correction of hyponatremia is important to clinical diagnosis and treatment, which can reduce disability and mortality. Key words: Pediatrics; Hyponatremia; Hyponatremic encephalopathy