Block 4: Na+ and Fluids Flashcards
What is osmolality?
number of solute particles in 1 kg of solvent
What is the normal osmolality?
275-295 mOsm/kg
What is tonicity?
Osmotic pressure → determine fluid flow between 2 solution with depend on the relative concentration
What is oncotic pressure?
Exerted by the solute in the blood plasm → force that pulls water into vasculature
What is hydrostatic pressure?
Pressure generated by the water on the walls of the capillary → forcing water out the vasculature space
What are crystalloids?
Small molecules of the solute to expand the volume in the vasculature (electrolytes, NS, LR)
What are colloids?
Large molecules of the solute to expand the volume in the vasculature (proteins, RBC)
Big molecules can not cross the membrane into 3rd space, but water can
What components maintain oncotic pressure?
- RBC
- Albumin
- Electrolyte
Why do we use colloidal infusions?
increase the intravascular volume and not intracellular or interstitial volume
What are the types of colloidal solutions?
- Albumin
- Dextrans
- Etherified starch
- Gelatin
- Mannitol
- Blood transfusion
What happens if you administer hypertonic solution?
↑ ECF and ↓ ICF
What happens if you administer isotonic solution?
- ↑ ECF not affecting ICF
- Solution stay in intravascular space
What happens if you administer hypotonic solution?
- ↑ ECF and ICF
- Partial solution in intravascular and partial goes in cells
What is TBW?
60% body weight for men; 55% for women
What are the ICF solutes?
Potassium, magnesium ions, Proteins, organic phosphates
What is ECF solutes?
Sodium, chloride, bicard, plasma proteins
What is the homeostasis?
Intra- and extra-cellular osmolarity are equal
How do you calculate daily fluid requirements?
First 10 kg = 100 ml/kg, next 10 kg = 50 ml/kg, 20 ml/kg remainder
30-35mL/kg
Describe the what components play into compartment shifting?
- Solutes create osmotic gradients
- Water moves rapidly across cell membranes
What causes dehydration?
- Increased losses due to fever, sweating, diarrhea)
- Reduced intake
What causes volume excess?
- Reduced losses (CHF, cirrhosis, renal failure)
- Excess intake
What is the dehydration assessment?
- Decreased skin turgor
- BUN/sCr >20
- UOP <0.5 mL/kg/hr
- Dry mucous membranes
How do we treat dehydration?
- Replace lost fluid and electrolytes
- Oral replacement (pedialyte)
- Sever needs IV
What is edema?
↑ in interstitial fluid volume