L6: Fluid Balance Flashcards
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Introduction to fluid balance
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2
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Body fluid composition
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3
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βBeing able to assess the hydration status of a patient is an important skill that youβll regularly use in clinical practiceβ
The patient may be:
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- Hypovolemic (dehydrated).
- Euvolemic.
- Hypervolemic (Fluid overloaded). See poge
3
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IV distribution to body fluid compartments
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4
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Def of Hypovolemia
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Refers to an overall deficit of fluid in the body.
4
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Causes of Hypovolemia
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- Poor intake.
- Excessive loss: Vomiting - Diarrhea - Hemorrhage.
- Third Space loss
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what is Third space loss?
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- Fluid remains within the body.
- But has shifted from the intravascular space to another compartment within the body.
6
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Pure water loss
- Lost through β¦.
- Electrolyte concentration loss / L β¦..
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7
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Intestinal content loss
- Lost through β¦.
- Electrolyte concentration loss / L β¦..
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7
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Gastric fluid loss
- Lost through β¦.
- Electrolyte concentration loss / L β¦..
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8
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Urinary losses
- Lost through β¦.
- Electrolyte concentration loss / L β¦..
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9
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Vital signs in Hypovolemia
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9
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Physiological response to hypovolemia
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10
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Assessment Of Hypovolemia
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11
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Uses of Capillary Refill Time
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useful way of assessing peripheral perfusion.
12
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Steps of Capillary Refill Time
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13
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Results in Capillary Refill Time
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