Fluids Flashcards
1
Q
What is the interstitial compartment?
A
Between the cells
2
Q
What is the intercellular fluid?
A
Fluid within the cells
3
Q
Activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system occurs in response to what?
A
Decreased renal blood flow secondary to decreased arterial blood pressure.
The decreased firing of baroreceptors stimulates the sympathetic nervous system to re-establish normal blood pressure. Activation of the RAAS also contributes to increase circulating plasma volume and improve stroke volume.
4
Q
What is an osmole?
A
An amount of a substance that contributes to the osmotic pressure of a solution.
5
Q
Solutions of greater than how many milliosmoles should only be given through a central venous catheter?
A
600 mOSm
