Rate of correction in Hyponatremia

• Acute (<48 hr) or Symptomatic:

• 1-2 mEq/L per hour

• Chronic(>48 hr) including SIADH asymptomatic:

• 0.5 mEq/L per hour

• Do not exceed 12 mEq/l in 1st day, or correct >

• 120-125 mEq/l