title: Polyuria following an overdose.
abstract: Case report detailing the occurrence of diabetes insipidus in a 42-year-old man admitted to the intensive treatment unit (ITU) following an overdose. Whilst on ITU, he was sedated with propofol. Cessation of treatment with propofol coincided with resolution of the polyuria. Animal studies suggest a theoretical mechanism for propofol as the causative agent, but this phenomenon is not commonly seen in humans.
authors: Intensive Care Unit, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7DW, United Kingdom.
authors: Angela
authors: A
authors: Collins
authors: Nigel A
authors: NA
authors: White
keywords: Diabetes insipidus; polyuria; propofol
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