If sodium is < 125 mEq per L and the patient has severe symptoms (e.g. AMS, seizures, etc), then you should treat with 3 % saline.
AAFP Algorithm for treating Severe Hyponatremia.
Reference article: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0301/p299.html
If sodium is < 125 mEq per L and the patient has severe symptoms (e.g. AMS, seizures, etc), then you should treat with 3 % saline.
AAFP Algorithm for treating Severe Hyponatremia.
Reference article: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0301/p299.html