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diuretic
may cause imbalnce of fluid and elecroltye.
while pt is having infection in meningis the may be more leaky drain more fluids can cause
edema
herniation
seizure
if ICP is raised
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diuretic decrese na and k
meningitis can cause SIADH
so no hctz , u can give iv mannitol