Diabetes Insipidus following TBI
Diabetes insipidus (DI) results from decreased secretion and action of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). ADH is produced in the hypothalamus and transported to the posterior pituitary gland
OVERVIEW TBI assessment involves: determining nature and severity of TBI diagnosing underlying causes, complications and associated injuries identify indications for monitoring and therapies determining prognosis HISTORY General (AMPLE) Allergies and ADT Medications Past history and pregnancy status last meal Events…