brief explanation on diabetes insipidus

1. Diabetes Insipidus

5. CLINICAL MANIFESTATION
1. Large urine output [ greater than 250 mL
per hour] with specific gravity of 1.001-
1.005
2. Polydipsia

6. ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC
FINDINGS
FLUID DEPRIVATION TEST
PLASMA LEVEL OF ADH

7. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
 Objectives
1. replace ADH
2. to ensure adequate fluid replacement
3. to correct underlying intracranial pathology

8. PHARMACOLOGIC THERAPY
1. Desmopressin [DDVAP]
2. Vasopressin
3. Chloropramide and thiazide diuretic

9. NURSING MANAGEMENT
 Health teaching
 Give the right medication
and dosage