Oxytocin-induced water intoxication. A case report

Muller, F.J.; Van Zyl-Smit, R.

South African Medical Journal 68(5): 340-341

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574
PMID: 4035500
Document Number: 253680
Oxytocin-induced water intoxication is an uncommon iatrogenic condition with serious potential morbidity and mortality, which is preventable with a rational approach to therapy. Its pathogenesis, management and prevention are discussed.

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