Abstract

Polyuria, which frequently occurs in critically ill patients, requires early diagnosis in order to apply prompt and adequate therapy and to prevent further complications. Common syndromes include polyuria of recovery, acute nonoliguric renal failure, polyuria of sepsis, and inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone. Illustrative cases of each syndrome are presented. The principal pathophysiology, diagnostic aspects, and therapeutic approaches are summarized.

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