Regulation of Sodium Balance and ECFV (Rao) Flashcards
Why is it important to regulate ECFV?
it determines PV which determines mean circulatory filling pressure = cardiac output
What determines ECFV?
Na balance/intake
ECFV is INDEPENDENT of Plasma [Na]
What keeps plasma [Na] constant?
AVP/vassopressin-mediated water excretion by kidney
When is the only time plasma [Na] will change?
when gain or loss of Na exceeds thirst mechanism and kidney’s ability to correct the situation
If a person retains 1 day’s worth of Na (150 mEq) how much weight will they gain?
1 kg (from 1 L of H2O retained)
What does change in BW over a short period of time indicate?
Na retention
Why is BW monitored on a daily basis for pts on dialysis/renal failure?
used to calculate how much dialysis is needed/how much fluid they are retaining
What can cause a Na+ imbalance?
excessive sweating
diarrhea
diuretics
Is sweat isotonic?
1/2 isotonic
Is vomit isotonic?
yes
How is most of the Na excreted?
renal
How many mmoles of Na is put into the body per L of saline?
150 mmole
How many mEq of Na are reabs at each part of the nephron?
glomerulus, PT, LOH, DT/CD
glomerulus: 25,000 mEq
PT: 16,000 (64%)
LOH: 7,000 (28%)
DT/CD: 1750 (7%)
How much Na is excreted/day?
150-200 mEq or 1.5%
What signs are seen with ECFV deficit?
- hypotension (drop systolic and diastolic) with inc pulse
- dec orthostatic hypotension
What signs are seen with moderate to severe ECFV expansion?
- edema
- CHF or CRF
- heart sounds = S3 gallop (from inc venous congestion)
- venous distension in neck
What is a sign of a more severe inc in ECFV?
pulmonary edema = hearing ascultation of lungs or seen in CXR
What does hypo-albuminemia + edema with normal or low ECFV indicate?
liver disease
nephroptic syndrome
_____ determines the distribution of fluid between the ISF and plasma
starling forces
Why does dec plasma albumin cause edema?
- > dec colloid pressure -> fluid goes into ISF –> edema
* *but with reduced PV
Are burn pts edematous?
yes, they have inc endothelial permeability which leads to a flux of albumin and fluid into ISF
Does the body react faster to changes in Na input or to changes in plasma osmolarity from water intake?
plasma osmolarity changes due to water intake
1-2 hrs vs 2-4 days