Managing adipsic diabetes insipidus following anterior communicating artery aneurysm in a subtropical climate. Issue 7 (1st June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nolan, Brendan; Inder, Warrick J.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 4:Issue 7(2016)
• Page Start: 664
• Page End: 667
• Publication Date: 2016-06-01
• Subjects: Adipsic diabetes insipidus -- anterior communicating artery aneurysm -- subarachnoid hemorrhage; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.590
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Diabetes insipidus without perception of thirst, as may follow an anterior communicating artery aneurysm, requires prescription of fluid intake as well as desmopressin. The management goal of maintaining a normal serum sodium is rendered more challenging in a humid subtropical environment, where insensible losses are higher. Abstract : Diabetes insipidus without perception of thirst, as may follow an anterior communicating artery aneurysm, requires prescription of fluid intake as well as desmopressin. The management goal of maintaining a normal serum sodium is rendered more challenging in a humid subtropical environment, where insensible losses are higher.