Case report of a thermal burns patient with diabetes insipidus.
- Author:
Gende G
;
James S
;
Garo M
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Burns/*complications;
Carbamazepine/therapeutic use;
Diabetes Insipidus, Neurogenic/drug therapy/*etiology;
Female;
Fires;
Fluid Therapy/methods;
Humans;
Self-Injurious Behavior;
Young Adult
- From:
Papua New Guinea medical journal
2011;54(1-2):56-58
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report a rare case of diabetes insipidus following fire burn injury. Meticulous fluid balance and the use of carbamazepine resulted in her survival.
