Practicals · Endocrinology · Hypothalamus and pituitary
Water deprivation test
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Perform independently / interpret (NMC C.1)
- Also called
- fluid deprivation test
Videos and resources
- VideoUSMLE Step 1: Diabetes Insipidus vs Psychogenic polydipsia (water deprivation test)9:27
- VideoWater Deprivation Test Explained | Diabetes Insipidus5:52
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Links point to material published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host it. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.
Where the curriculum asks for it
“water deprivation test” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 4)