Dehydration
Last updated: Saturday, 27, November, 2010
| Causes | Appropriate Tests |
|---|---|
| Clinical assessment. Investigation may include electrolytes, creatinine, urea with urea/creatinine ratio; albumin, protein (total); FBC; urine - osmolality, sodium, if appropriate to exclude acute tubular necrosis. | |
| Reduced fluid intake | |
Coma | |
| Fluid loss | |
Persistent vomiting/diarrhoea Fever Sustained exercise
Addison's disease |
See under Adrenocortical insufficiency. |