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The Effect of Frusemide used for Post‐prostatectomy Irrigation on Total Body Potassium
Author(s) -
GOODE ANTHONY,
HAWKINS T.,
FEGGETTER J. G.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1977.tb04088.x
Subject(s) - medicine , medical school , library science , general surgery , medical education , computer science
The effects of 2 techniques of bladder irrigation on total body potassium have been compared. The results show that a net decrease was associated with both methods. This was marginally greater (0.1 greater than P greater than 0.05) in the group which underwent a forced diuresis using frusemide with a fluid load. This group received some potassium supplements without which it is possible that the decrease would have been greater. It is concluded that this regime cannot be overtly criticised for its potential loss of potassium.