#170 Hypernatremia is Easy with Joel Topf MD

Solve hypernatremia with tips and tactics from Dr. Joel Topf, MD (@kidney_boy), our Kashlak Chief of Nephrology. We review the diagnostic workup for hypernatremia, polydipsia and polyuria, review the pathophysiology of diabetes insipidus, and how to differentiate between nephrogenic and central DI. Plus, we walk through how to treat hypernatremia in the acute setting and Dr. Topf shares clinical pearls on why hypernatremia is the opposite of hyponatremia… It’s easy!

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Credits

• Written by Hannah R. Abrams and Joel Topf MD
• Producer: Hannah R. Abrams
• Cover Art and infographic by: Hannah R. Abrams
• Hosts: Hannah R. Abrams; Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP
• Editors: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Emi Okamoto MD 
• Guest: Joel Topf MD

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