Thursday, February 26, 2015




Q: Which of the following may cause SIADH

A) Amiodarone

B) Empyema

C) Pneumothorax

D) Positive pressure ventilation

E) All of the above


Answer: E

SIADH has a long list of causes but from ICU perspective above ones are important to be of aware of. Other causes are Asthma, Bronchiectasis, Lung abscess, pneumonia, Brain abscess, Cerebral tumor, Head trauma, Psychosis, Stroke, Subdural hematoma, Bronchogenic carcinoma, Pancreatic cancer, Mesothelioma, Small-cell lung carcinoma, SSRI, Theophylline and others.

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