DIABETES INSIPIDUS IN CHILDREN

Course overview

Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a disorder of water metabolism caused by inadequate secretion of vasopressin (i.e., antidiuretic hormone [ADH]) or by renal tubular resistance to circulating vasopressin. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of diabetes insipidus in children, including its clinical presentation, types, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.