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Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine

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Open Access 01-12-2015 | Meeting abstract

Lack of diuresis four hours prior to admission is associated with increased mortality in acutely admitted medical patients

Authors: Mikkel Brabrand, Daniel P Henriksen

Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine | Special Issue 1/2015

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When patients become hypotensive, the kidneys and brain are the first organs to be affected. A key symptom of hypo-perfusion of the kidneys is reduced diuresis. Patients will experience this as less frequent visits to the toilet. The aim of the study was to assess if there was an association between reduced frequency of toilet visits and short-term mortality. …

Title: Lack of diuresis four hours prior to admission is associated with increased mortality in acutely admitted medical patients
Authors: Mikkel Brabrand
Daniel P Henriksen
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine / Issue Special Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1757-7241
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-7241-23-S1-A35

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