Severe Hyponatraemia

HypoNa-RESCUE 

Severe hyponatraemia is a life-threatening electrolyte disorder requiring urgent, standardised care. Despite updated guidelines, wide variation in recognition, investigation, and treatment persists—leading to preventable harm.

Objectives

• Track real-time trends in presentation, management, and outcomes.

• Audit hospital adherence to best practice (timely diagnosis, safe hypertonic saline use, prevention of overcorrection).

• Identify barriers and enablers to consistent, evidence-based care.

How can you participate?

1. Email to express interest in joining the project. 

2. Gain Approvals: Obtain necessary approvals from your local clinical governance or ethics committee. The project team will provide support for this process.

3. Data Collection: Designate qualified healthcare professionals (medical students, junior doctors, or specialist nurses) to collect data on severe hyponatraemia (sodium <125mmol/L) cases and enter pseudonymised data into the secure HypoNa-RESCUE form.

4. Feedback and Improvement: Benefit from regular feedback on your hospital's performance, gain insights into improvement areas, and learn from successful interventions implemented by other participating hospitals.