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So "hypothetical" situation

Pt was s/p abd surgery POD > 5 when they stopped producing urine. Less than 10cc/hr x 24hrs. Pt had a foley cath, was bladder scanned, negligent amount of urine in the bladder. multiple fluid boluses failed to produce any result, CT was negative as to the fluid being in abd/pelvis, pt was not overly edematous, lung sounds were diminished but clear, BUN/Creatnine were mildly elevated, but nothing serious, majority of other labs were WNL, only major change was an elevated phos. VS were hypotensive-normal, tachycardic, afebrile, resp even, shallow, regular. Pt had previously had no renal problems.

Pt was on a lot of narcotics for pain issues (the only thing that was changed within 48 hours) and was somewhat sedated.

Ideas/Input/Interventions??

SIADH? Any small cell carcinoma?

I agree with the contrast dye post however...

Specializes in critical care, PACU.

yeah alot of times I see the UO drop when a previously hypertensive patient gets a more normal bp after a stroke

one of the fabulous old timers taught me how once that bp comes back up to what their kidney is used to, the urine will come out. it usually does.

Bump for status... getting close to Thursday...

Specializes in Med/Surg.

As an update, I don't know much but was told she is doing much better, ambulating unassisted and the plan is discharge tomorrow. I hope she is still there tomorrow night so I can talk to her.

To answer the questions: no toradol, pt was given only morphine/morphine derivatives. Blood pressure was normal pre-op, no contrast dye given.

Interesting thought on SIADH hadn't considered that as an option, not knowing much onc.

If we WERE House then a statistically rare disease popping up immediately after mundane surgery would have been likely.

Bravo! We need more fun "Play House" threads! They stimulate thinking that needs dusting off when you have worked in a specialty too long. Thank You!

Specializes in Med/Surg.

So in the end, no clear cut answer. Pt is much better with plans to be DC'd home. :)

Renal consult considered adrenal insufficiency as a possible cause.

Specializes in Med/Surg.
Bravo! We need more fun "Play House" threads! They stimulate thinking that needs dusting off when you have worked in a specialty too long. Thank You!

Agreed! Definitely, especially if they aren't my "patient"!! :D I'm happy with how the situation turned out and pleased that at least although somewhat new my thought processes and interventions were in line with what others would have considered.

Specializes in M/S, ICU, ICP.

hi all,

just a thought but how about having a thread called "hypothetical case reviews "?

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