Fluid Restriction
Also written as SIADH.
Treatment is supportive: salt and fluid restriction, a loop diuretic and antihypertensives.
What our notes say
- Treatment is supportive: salt and fluid restriction, a loop diuretic and antihypertensives. (Paediatrics main exam (MBPE 4300): 24 January 2022, Paper One, 100 MCQs, 2 short)
- Fluid restriction and diuretics also help, and surgical or device closure is kept for drug failure. (Paediatrics end of 3rd trimester exam (MBPE 4300): 11 January 2022, congenital h)
- Preterm infants with respiratory distress and a PDA should not have fluid restriction as we need them to grow (Paediatrics end of second semester exam (MBPE 4300): 4 October 2022, cardiology,)
- Loop diuretics, fluid restriction and antihypertensives have a role (Paediatrics main exam (MBPE 4300): 24 January 2022, Paper One, 100 MCQs, 2 short)
- Treat hypertension and fluid overload (salt and fluid restriction, diuretics, calcium channel blockers). (Nephrotic and nephritic syndromes)
- Fluid Overload: If present, manage with fluid restriction and diuretics. (Approach to renal disease)
Study material on Fluid Restriction
- Paediatrics main exam (MBPE 4300): 24 January 2022, Paper One, 100 MCQs, 2 short essays and 2 long essays
- Paediatrics end of 3rd trimester exam (MBPE 4300): 11 January 2022, congenital heart disease essay and 20 MCQs