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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Signs And Symptoms Of Hypernatremia

Health Encyclopedia: Osmolality

Normal Values

Normal values range from 280 to 303 mOsm/kg.

Note: mOsm/kg = milliosmoles per kilogram


What abnormal results mean

Higher-than-normal levels may indicate:

  • Dehydration
  • Diabetes insipidus
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypernatremia
  • Consumption of methanol
  • Consumption of ethylene glycol
  • Renal tubular necrosis
  • Stroke or head trauma resulting in deficient ADH secretion (cranial diab...
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