Renal function test interpretation with Dr Debasish Banerjee - Sodium 'Think about fluid volume'

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Richard Tennant and Dr Debasish Banerjee discuss the interpretation of sodium levels in renal function tests and their clinical implications.

Send us Fan Mail Richard is joined by renal consultant Dr Debasish Banerjee for a practical deep dive into sodium disorders and what those blood test results really mean in clinical practice. In this episode, we break down the interpretation of sodium levels — from hyponatraemia to hypernatraemia — and move beyond the numbers to focus on real-world decision making. Through case-based discussion, we explore key elements of history taking, red flags you shouldn’t miss, and when sodium levels be...

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Host: Richard Tennant

Guest: Dr Debasish Banerjee

Topics covered

• renal function tests
• sodium disorders
• clinical practice
• hyponatraemia
• hypernatraemia
• case-based discussion

Keywords

• renal function test
• sodium levels
• hyponatraemia
• hypernatraemia
• clinical decision making
• history taking
• red flags

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Organizations: FCP Podcast

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