Monday, 11 June 2012

Emedinews:Makesure:A patient on gentamicin developed polyuria on 7th day. He developed renal failure on 9th day.


Situation: A patient on gentamicin developed polyuria on 7th day. He developed renal failure on 9th day.
Reaction: Oh my God! Why was gentamicin toxicity not suspected when the urine output increased?
Lesson: Make sure that all patients on gentamicin are observed for renal toxicity. The first indication is increased urinary output.

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