ch 23 fluid and electrolytes Flashcards

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differences in infants related to body surface area

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-body surface area is larger
-GI tract is longer
-larger quantities fluid lost through skin and GI tract

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differences in infants related to metabolic rate

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-metabolic rate higher
-greater production metabolic wastes

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differences in infants related to kidney function

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-kidneys immature
-unable to concentrate or dilute urine
-unable to conserve or secrete sodium
-unable to acidify urine

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water balance differences in infants/children

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-greater need for water
-greater content extracellular Na and Cl
-more vulnerable to alterations in fluid electrolyte balance

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how much increased water is needed to replace insensible water loss for each 1 degree rise in temp above 99F

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7 mL/kg

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what situations result in increased water requirements

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-fever
-tachypnea
-radiant warmer
-V/D
-DI
-DKA
-shock
-burns
-post-op bowel surgery

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what situations result in decreased water requirements

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-heart failure
-increased ICP
-renal failure (oliguric)
-SIADH

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how to calculate child’s daily fluid requirements based off weight in kg

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-for 1st 10kg body weight: 100 mL/kg
-for 2nd 10 kg body weight: 50 mL/kg
-for remaining body weight: 20 mL/kg

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greatest threat to life in isotonic dehydration

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shock

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S+S isotonic dehydration

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-electrolyte and water deficits balanced (H2O loss = NaCl loss)
-major losses from ECF (decreased plasma volume affects skin, kidneys, muscles)
-no osmotic force
-*sodium within normal limits (130-150)
-most common dehydration in kids

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S+S hypotonic dehydration

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-electrolyte loss exceeds water loss
-ICF more concentrated, fluid shifts from ECF to ICF, increases ECF loss
-physical signs more severe
-*Na<130
-shock

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S+S hypertonic dehydration

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-water loss greater than electrolyte loss
-fluid shift from ICF to ECF
-most dangerous for kids
-seizures (can cause permanent damage)
-*Na>150

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why is rapid fluid replacement contraindicated in Tx of hypertonic dehydration

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water intoxication
cerebral edema

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general S+S dehydration

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-variable temp
-irritable
-dry skin and mucous membranes
-lethargic, fatigue
-poor skin turgor
-altered LOC
-poor perfusion (prolonged cap refill)
-weight loss
-decreased urine output
-sunken fontanels

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degrees of dehydration (3) according to mL/kg

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mild: <50 mL/kg (5% deficit)
moderate: 50-90 mL/kg (10% deficit)
severe: >100 mL/kg (15% deficit)

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16
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earliest sign dehydration

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tachycardia

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what S+S are good predictors of dehydration greater than 5% deficit
(2+ signs)

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-cap refill >2 secs
-absence of tears
-dry mucous membranes
-ill general appearance
-decreased urinary output

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best 3 individual examination signs for assessing dehydration

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-prolonged cap refill (>2 secs)
-abnormal skin turgor
-abnormal resp pattern

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oral rehydration Tx for dehydration

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rapid fluid replacement over 4-6 hrs

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parenteral rehydration Tx for dehydration

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-initially: replace ECF volume
-isotonic solution
-20-30 mg/kg IV bolus over 20 mins

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isotonic fluids given for dehydration

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-0.9% NS
-LR
-D5 .25NS
*NO DEXTROSE

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electrolyte Tx for dehydration

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-sodium bicarb (to combat acidosis)
-potassium replacement (*don’t give until child voids)

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23
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normal urine specific gravity
-child
-infant

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child: 1.016-1.022
infant: 1.001-1.020

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possible complications of diarrhea

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-dehydration
-electrolyte imbalance
-metabolic acidosis

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infectious causes acute diarrhea
-rotavirus -c diff -e coli
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causes watery explosive diarrhea
sugar intolerance
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causes greasy bulky stools
fat malabsorption
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causes of neutrophils or RBCs in diarrhea
bacterial infection irritable bowel disease
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causes of eosinophils in diarrhea
protein intolerance parasitic infection
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when would you get a stool specimen for diarrhea
lasted longer than 3-4 days bloody stool mucus in stool
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causes of stool pH<6
carbohydrate malabsorption lactose deficiency
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4 main types shock
-hypovolemic -cardiogenic -distributive shock -obstructive shock
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causes hypovolemic shock
reduction in circulating blood volume: -trauma -bleeding -burns -diarrhea
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causes cardiogenic shock
decreased cardiac output: -following cardiac surgery
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causes distributive shock
from vascular abnormality: -neurogenic shock -anaphylactic shock -septic shock
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causes obstructive shock
-cardiac tamponade -tension pneumothorax *may resemble hypovolemic shock
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S+S hypovolemic shock
-narrow pulse pressure -tachycardia -weak peripheral pulses -pale, cool skin -delayed cap refill >2 secs -decreased urine output -irritable LOC
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S+S distributive shock
-possible crackles -tachycardia -bounding or weak peripheral pulses -warm or cool skin -lethargic LOC
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S+S cardiogenic shock
-labored resps -crackles and grunting -tachycardia -hypoTN -narrow pulse pressure -weak peripheral pulses -cool pale skin -delayed cap refill > 2 secs
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S+S obstructive shock
-labored resps -crackles and grunting -hypoTN -narrow pulse pressure
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3 classifications (severities) shock
-compensated -hypotensive (decompensated) -irreversible (terminal)
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S+S compensated severity of shock
-irritable -normal BP -narrow pulse pressure -tachycardia -thirst -pallor -diminished urinary output
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S+S hypotensive (decompensated) severity of shock
-tachypnea -moderate metabolic acidosis -oliguria -cool pale extremities -cap refill >3 secs -hypoTN (*late sign)
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Tx shock
-oxygen and ventilation -fluids -vasopressor
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Tx septic shock
prompt admin Abx
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3 stages septic shock
-early -normodynamic (cool or hyperdynamic decompensated) -hypodynamic (cold)
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S+S early stage septic shock
-chills -fever -warm flushed skin -normal BP and urinary output
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S+S normodynamic (cool or hyperdynamic decompensated) stage of septic shock
-cool skin -urinary output starting to diminish -normal BP and pulses
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S+S hypodynamic (cold) stage of septic shock
-cardiovascular function deteriorating -cold extremities -weak pulses -hypoTN -oliguria or anuria -lethargic or comatose -multiorgan failure
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S+S anaphylaxis
-headaches -anxiety -stridor -SOB -abdominal pain -itchiness -swelling -tachycardia -hypoTN
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S+S 1st degree burn (partial thickness)
-epidermis intact, no blisters -erythema (skin blanches with pressure) -painful -discomfort 2-3 days -healing 3-7 days
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S+S 2nd degree burn (partial thickness)
-wet, shiny, weeping surface -blisters -wound blanches with pressure -painful and very sensitive to touch and air -superficial partial thickness heals in <21 days -deep partial thickness heals in >21 days
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S+S 3rd degree burn (full thickness)
-variable color (deep red, brown, white, black) -dry surface -blood vessels visible -no blanching -insensate -requires autografting
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S+S 4th degree burn (full thickness)
-color variable -charring in deepest areas -extremity movement limited -insensate -amputation likely -requires autografting
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effects of burns on cardiovascular system
-drop in cardiac output (shock) -cardiac output returns to normal within 1-2 days -edema
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effects of burns on renal system
-increased fluid requirements -elevated BUN and creatinine -hematuria -high risk kidney failure
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effects of burns on GI system
-decreased blood flow to GI -atrophy of GI tract -increased metabolic rate -elevated glucose levels -elevated body temp -potential gut barrier dysfunction (could lead to sepsis)
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possible pulmonary complications of burns
-inhalation injury -aspiration of GI contents -bacterial pneumonia -pulmonary edema -pulmonary emboli
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possible GI complications of burns
-feeding intolerance -ulcers -bleeding -potential GI tract barrier loss
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possible complications of burns
-GI tract -pulmonary -wound sepsis -CNS (burn encephalopathy)
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emergency care Tx of burns
-stop burning process -assess condition -cover burn -transport -provide reassurance
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Tx minor burns
-clean with mild soap and water -debride -antimicrobial ointment -cover with light gauze -sometimes: silver wound dressing
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Tx major burns
-adequate airway -fluid replacement -nutrition support -meds for pain -burn wound management
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what is the parkland calculation formula for admin of fluids for dehydration
-for LR: 4 mL x BSA% x weight(kg) -give half of solution for 8 hrs -give other half solution for next 16 hrs