The pathogenesis of postburn hypernatremia / 第三军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Electrolyte imbslance.the changes of serum aldosterone and the ratio of an-giotensin Ⅱ/arterial natriuretic peptide were studied prospectiely in 59 cases of severe burns.Meanwhile,certain parameters of renal functions were detarmined.Hypernatremia devaloped in 6 cases.On the basis of our findings,it is believed that postburn hypernatremia might result from renal dysfunction and the greatly increased mediators,which can enhance the retention of sodium,might also play an important role in the development of postburn hypernatremia.