Hypotonic Dehydration Flashcards
1
Q
Hypotonic dehydration: def
A
- EC dehydration, but IC edema
2
Q
Hypotonic dehydration: E
A
- loss of ECF -> vomiting, diuretics
Increases ADH secretion -> less diuresis -> Se Na decreases -> intracellular edema
3
Q
Hypotonic dehydration: S
A
- tachycardia
- collapse
- oliguria
- seizures
Usually no thirst
4
Q
Hypotonic dehydration: T
A
- isotonic volume replacement
- Na replacement if severe hyponatremia
