Rapid self-infusion of tap water

Iran J Kidney Dis. 2013 Mar;7(2):156-9.

Abstract

Intravenous self-infusion of tap water has never been reported in the literature.  We present a 24-year-old healthy man who self-administered 2.5 L of tap water over 2 hours and developed acute illness including fever, change of mental status, acute hemolysis, low-grade disseminated intravascular coagulation, and acute kidney injury.  

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / etiology*
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / etiology*
  • Drinking Water / administration & dosage*
  • Hemolysis*
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Water-Electrolyte Balance*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Drinking Water