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Control of diabetes insipidus by continuous monitoring of the electrical conductivity of the urine with a simple device

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An apparatur is desribed for continuous monitoring of electrical conductivity of urine for the control of diabetes insipidus. It consists of a flow through measuring cell connected to the urinary catheter, and a simple conductivity meter. Experiences with this measuring device, and its advantages, are described and discussed.

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  1. H. D. Herrmann & H. Ludt

    Present address: Neurosurgical Clinic of the University of the Saarland, Homburg/Saar, Germany

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    Herrmann, H.D., Ludt, H. Control of diabetes insipidus by continuous monitoring of the electrical conductivity of the urine with a simple device. Acta neurochir 32, 271–278 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01405459

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