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why do you cancel HCTZ in a meningitis case - mama

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why do you cancel HCTZ in a meningitis case - mama
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04-29-2009, 09:27 AM
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04-29-2009, 09:31 AM
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
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04-29-2009, 09:33 AM
if ICP is raised
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04-29-2009, 11:19 AM
diuretic decrese na and k
meningitis can cause SIADH
so no hctz , u can give iv mannitol
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