Fluid Management Flashcards

1
Q

Between the ISF and the ICF, ____ is the main determinant of extracellular osmotic pressure

A

Na+

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2
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Between the ISF and the ICF, ____ is the main determinant of intracellular osmotic pressure

A

K+

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3
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What is hematocrit?

A

It is also known as the packed cell value (PVC). It is measured by dividing the volume of RBCs in a centrifuged blood sample by the total volume of the sample.

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4
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What are some ways that we can assess fluid volume status?

A
Vital signs
Skin turgor
Mucous membranes
Edema
Lung sounds
UO
Hct
Urine spec gav
BUN/Creat
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5
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Why are maintenance fluids given?

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To replace insensible losses (from resp tract, GI tract, urine, feces, perspiration, etc)

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6
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What is the formula for maintenance fluids?

A

4-2-1 Rule!

4cc/kg for the 1st 10kg
2cc/kg for the 2nd 10kg
1cc/kg for each additional kg

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7
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How to calculate fluid deficit

A

(Maintenance rate) x (number of hours NPO)

But remember to look at pt history! May have been NPO, but was probs receiving IV fluids if pre-admitted to the hospital (no deficit).

Also, if hypovolemic at baseline (ex- on ACE inhibitors, have been vomiting, have NG to suction, chest tube, etc.), they will have a larger than calculated fluid deficit.

Fluid should be replaced to restore HR, BP, and filling pressures prior to induction**
Normal UO is also desirable

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8
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Replacement strategy for fluid deficit

A

Replace over 3 hours

Replace 1/2 deficit in 1st hour
Replace 1/4 in the 2nd hour
Replace final 1/4 in the third hour

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9
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When should we begin fluid deficit replacement?

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ASAP! Start fluids in the holding area. Want to make sure they aren’t totally dry on induction.

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10
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A soaked 4x4 holds _____cc of blood

A

10cc

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11
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A soaked lap sponge (lap tape) holds ___cc of blood

A

100-150cc (soaked an dripping)

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12
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We tend to (over/under)estimate the amount of blood loss

A

Underestimate

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13
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Calculations for estimated blood volume (EBV)

A

Neonates
Preemies = 95mL/kg
Term = 85mL/kg

Infants = 80mL/kg
Children = 70mL/kg

Adults
Men = 75mL/kg
Women = 65mL/kg

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14
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Calculating ABL

A

[EBV (Hct - allowable Hct)] / Hct

Remember that this is not the trigger for transfusion. Always look at your pt’s condition (HR, BP, Sats, etc). You may need to transfuse earlier than expected.

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15
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Fluid loss due to third spacing may be caused by

A

Burns, trauma, infection.

Loss of intravascular volume due to massive redistribution of fluids.

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16
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Surgeries and their expected evaporative/3rd space loss

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Minimal (0-2mL/kg/hr)
- Eye cases, lap chole, hernia, knee scope

Moderate (3-5mL/kg/hr)
- Open chole, appendectomy

Severe (6-9mL/kg/hr)
- Bowel surgery, total hip replacement (THR)

Emergency (10-15mL/kg/hr)
- Gun shot, MVC

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17
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D5W has an osmolarity of

A

253 (these are called maintenance fluids)

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18
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Isotonic solutions have an osmolarity of

A

300 (these are called replacement fluids)

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19
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Examples of isotonic solutions

A

NS and LR

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20
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Examples of hypertonic solutions and their osmolarities

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Used for hyponatremia or shock

D51/2NS (432)
3% NS (1026)

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21
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Advantages and disadvantages of crystalloids

A

Adv:
Easily warmed and stored, non-allergenic

Disadv:
No O2 carrying or coagulation capacity, limited intravascular life (will be peed out by patient), more risks of extravasation and edema

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22
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LR provides ____cc of free water per liter of fluid

A

100cc

This tends to lower Na+

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23
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This is the most physiologic crystalloid solution (most similar to ECF)

A

LR

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24
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This fluid should not be give with blood

A

LR –> the calcium can cause the blood to clot

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25
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Electrolyte concentrations in LR

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Na (130 mEq/–> results in hyponatremia
K (4 mEq/L) –> avoid in hemodialysis pts!!
Ca (2.7 mEq/L)
Cl (110 mEq/L)
Lactate (27 mEq/L) –> will be converted to bicarbonate

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26
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This can result from large volumes of .9%NS

A

High chloride-content hyperchloremic acidosis

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27
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This is the preferred solution for diluting PRBCs

A

NS

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28
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D5W can cause these adverse effects

A

Free water intoxication and hyponatremia

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29
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What use does D5W have?

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Really only used for diabetics who need just a little more glucose, and is used as a carrier for regular insulin

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30
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Half-life of colloid solutions

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16 hours (but may be as short as 2-3 hours)

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31
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Benefits of colloids

A

Easy to store, inexpensive, less risk of edema, safer to give than blood (no viral transmission, etc.)

32
Q

Albumin is available in these concentrations

A

5% or 25%

We use 5% in the OR

33
Q

What is IV albumin?

A

It’s obtained from fractionated human plasma, however, does not contain antibodies or coagulation factors

34
Q

What is dextran made of?

A

Water-soluble glucose polymers that are enzymatically degraded to glucose.

35
Q

Two types of dextran and what they’re used for

A

Dextran 40 - used on the pump for thrombosis prevention

Dextran 70 - used for volume expansion***

36
Q

SE of dextran

A

Anaphylaxis (1 : 3,000 pts)
Platelet inhibition (causes increased bleeding. Max dose of 20mL/kg in 24 hours)
Noncardiac pulmonary edema (from volume expansion)
Interference with crossmatching

37
Q

Benefits of hetastarch

A

It’s as effective as albumin for volume expansion, but less expensive.

38
Q

How is hetastarch stored and excreted within the body

A

Stored within the reticuloendothelial system (phagocytic system) and excreted via the kidneys.

39
Q

Hetastarch and dextran can both cause bleeding problems, but differ in how they do it. What is the MOA for this in each and what is the max dose for each?

A

Dextran –> plt inhibition
Hetastarch –> dilutional thrombocytopenis

Max dose for both is 20mL/kg.

40
Q

In renal failure, which should dextran or hetastarch be chosen?

A

Dextran** This is enzymatically degraded into glucose.

Hetastarch, however, is exreted via the kidneys.

41
Q

Intravascular half-life for crystalloids

A

20-30 min

colloids have half-life of 2-16 hours

42
Q

This type of fluid is preferred in hypoproteinemia

A

Colloids

43
Q

What is the only reason to transfuse blood?

A

To increase O2 carrying capacity

44
Q

Transfusions are rarely indicated if Hgb > ____ and are almost always indicated if Hgb

A

10
6
Transfusion between this range is based on the pt’s risk for complications and inadequate oxygenation

45
Q

What is cell saver?

A

Recovering blood lost during surgery and re-infusing it into the patient. It is a major form of autotransfusion.

46
Q

T or F? Indications for transfusion are more liberal for autologous blood vs. blood bank blood

A

True

47
Q

Risks of blood product administration

A
Hep B (1 : 269,000)
Hep C (1 : 600,000)
HIV     (1 : 1,780,000)

Bacterial sepsis
Platelets (apheresis ) - 1 : 50,000
Platelets (in whole blood) 1 : 33,000
Platelets (untested) 1 : 2,500-13,400

48
Q

1 Unit of PRBCs will increase Hgb by

A

1 gm/dL

49
Q

What is the Hct of PRBCs

A

70%

50
Q

What are PRBCs reconstituted with?

A

.9% NS
5% dextrose in .9% NS
5% dextrose in .4% NS
Normosol-R (pH of 7.4)

51
Q

Citrate toxicity and blood transfusions

A

Citrate is the anticoagulant used in blood products. Massive PRBC transfusion can cause citrate to accumulate. Citrate binds to calcium and magnesium, causing hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia.

52
Q

What is autologous blood transfusion?

A

Autologous blood transfusion is the collection of blood from a single patient and retransfusion back to the same patient when required. The pt is able to donate a unit of blood (450cc) of blood every few days in the weeks leading up to surgery (up to 4 units). The last collection should take place at least 48–72 h before surgery to allow for equilibration of blood volume.

53
Q

Complications of autologous transfusion

A

Anemia (from collections) and resultant myocardial ischemia
Administration of the wrong unit (1 : 100,000)
Need for more frequent transfusion
Febrile and allergic reaction

54
Q

Uses for plt transfusion

A

Thrombocytopenia

PLT

55
Q

One unit of plts will increase plt count by

A

7,000 - 10,000

56
Q

Volume given when plts are transfused

A

200-400cc

57
Q

Contamination risk with plts

A

Bacterial contamination 1 : 2,000

Plt related sepsis 1: 12,000 (be wary of this if pt spikes fever within 6 hours of administration)

58
Q

Volume of FFP given

A

200-250cc

59
Q

Does FFP have to be ABO compatible?

A

Yes

60
Q

What is contained in FFP?

A

Clotting factors and plasma proteins. No cells!!

61
Q

Uses for FFP

A
  • Emergent reversal of warfarin
  • To correct known coag factor deficiencies
  • To correct microvascular bleeding in the presence of an increased PT or PTT
  • To correct microvascular bleeding in someone who has been transfused with more than one blood volume when PT and PTT can’t be obtained in a timely fashion
62
Q

Each unit of FFP increases each clotting factor by ___%

A

2-3%

63
Q

What is FFP not used for?

A

NOT used to increase volume or albumin concentration

64
Q

How is cryoprecipitate made and what does it contain?

A
It's derived from the precipitate remaining after FFP is thawed. 
Contains:
- Factor VIII and XIII
- Fibrinogen
- vWF
65
Q

Is cryo ABO compatible?

A

Yes

66
Q

What is cryo used for?

A

von Willenbrand’s disease

Fibrinogen deficiencies

67
Q

How should cryo be given?

A

Rapidly and through a filter (200mL/hr).

Infusion must be complete within 6 hours.

68
Q

Are plts given through a warmer or filter?

A

No

69
Q

This colloid comes in two forms: 40 and 70

A

Dextran

70
Q

Which is more likely to cause pulmonary edema, crystalloids or colloids?

A

crystalloids

it more likely to cause peripheral tissue edema, but less likely to cause PULMONARY edema

71
Q

Are crystalloids just as effective as colloids in restoring intravascular volume as long as enough is given?

A

Yes

72
Q

Which supports UO better, crystalloids or colloids?

A

Crystalloids

73
Q

More tissue edema occurs with (crystalloids/colloids)

A

Crystalloids

74
Q

Larygospasm is caused by contraction of these muscles

A

Lateral cricoarytenoids
Cricothyroid
Thyroarytenoid

75
Q

Components of Normosol -R

A
Sodium 140 mEq/L
Potassium 5 mEq/L
Calcium 0 mEq/L
Chloride 98 mEq/L
Glucose 0 mEq/L
Magnesium 3 mEq/L
Acetate 27 mEq/L
Gluconate mEq/L

294 Osm
ph 7.4

76
Q

Calories provided by D5W

A

D5W gives 170-200 calories/1000mL

may cause hyperglycemia

77
Q

hypertonic solutions risks

A

hyperchloremia
hypernatremia
cellular dehydration