lecture 3 - haemorrhage case Flashcards
What is the effect of blood loss on Starling’s Equilibrium?
Reduced hydrostatic pressure in the arterial vessels due to low BP, leading to reduced flow of water to into the interstitium, and increased reabsorption on the venous side.
What is the effect of increased venous pressure (e.g. due to heart failure) on Starling’s Equilibrium?
Increased hydrostatic pressure at the venous end of capillary beds reduces reabsorption of water from the interstitium, leading to oedema
What is the effect of reduced colloid osmotic pressure in the blood on Starling’s Equilibrium?
Reduced water reabsorption of water from the interstitium on the venous side of capillary beds, leads to oedema.