Hydration Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
Describe fluid distribution in the body
A
2/3 body weight is fluid.
2/3 of the fluid is intra cellular.
2/3 of the extra cellular fluid goes into the interstitial space and 1/3 is intra vascular
2
Q
Which fluid replacement goes 100% intra vascularly?
A
Gelofusine
3
Q
What is different about saline distribution
A
100% of it is EXTRACELLULAR as sodium is an extracelluar ion.
