Post-obstructive diuresis.
Massive diuresis after relief of urinary tract obstruction has been divided into 3 categories: 1) salt, 2) urea and 3) water. Measurements of the urinary electrolytes and urine osmolality establish the character of the diuresis and facilitate in the fluid management of these patients. A clinical example of the 2 most common varieties, salt and urea, is presented in conjuction with the method of fluid replacement.
D003919:Diabetes Insipidus / Q000209:etiology; D004231:Diuresis; D006801:Humans; D007686:Kidney Tubules, Distal / Q000503:physiopathology; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000652:urine; D014508:Urea / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000652:urine; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D001748:Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D014556:Urine; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance
D012965:Sodium Chloride; D014508:Urea