Continuous vasopressin replacement in diabetes insipidus.
Five children who developed diabetes insipidus as a manifestation of severe brain injury received continuous intravenous treatment with a solution containing both aqueous vasopressin and appropriate crystalloid replacement. Polyuria, hypernatraemia, and decreased urine osmolalities were safely corrected in all patients within eight to 28 hours.
Ralston
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Intensive Care Unit, Royal Children's Hospital, Victoria, Australia.
Butt
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D000293:Adolescent; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D003919:Diabetes Insipidus / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000652:urine; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D012964:Sodium / Q000652:urine; D014667:Vasopressins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014667:Vasopressins; D012964:Sodium