Symptoms & Conditions
Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome in the ICU: Sodium Correction and Outcomes
Osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS) is a rare but serious neurological condition that can develop when sodium levels are corrected too quickly — especially in people who are hospitalized and critically ill. This guide explains what ODS is, why sodium balance matters so much, who is most at risk, how it is diagnosed and treated, and what recovery typically looks like.
