Unit 9 - Fluids & Electrolytes Flashcards
what is the plasma volume of a 70 kg male
3 L
total body water of 70 kg male
42 L
body water distribution in 70 kg male
60/40/20 (15/5)
water = 60 % TBW
ICF = 40% TBW (28 L)
ECF = 20% TBW (14 L)
interstitial fluid = 15% (11L)
plasma fluid = 5% (3L)
components of extracellular fluid
interstitial fluid (11L)
plasma (3 L)
major ions of ICF
K+, Mg2+, PO42-
major ions of ECF
Na+, Ca2+, Cl-, HCO3-
volume of ICF vs ECF
ICF = 40% of TBW or 28 L
ECF = 20% of TBW or 14 L
population differences in TBW
- Neonates have higher TBW % by weight
- Females, the obese, and the elderly have a lower TBW % by weight
what is plasma volume
non-cellular fraction of circulating blood volume
what determines net movement of fluid between intravascular & interstitial spaces
Starling forces & glycocalyx
what are starling forces
dictate passive exchange of water between capillaries and interstitial fluid
forces that move from capillary to interstitial space and vice versa
starling forces: Pc
Pc = capillary hydrostatic pressure (pushes fluid out of capillary)
Starling forces: π if
π if = interstitial oncotic pressure (pulls fluid out of capillary)
Starling forces: Pif
Pif = interstitial hydrostatic pressure (pushes fluid into capillary)
Starling forces: π c
π c = capillary oncotic pressure (pulls fluid into capillary)
how do fluids tend to be pulled back into the capillary
capillary oncotic pressure
how is fluid pushed out as it enters the capillary
capillary hydrostatic pressure
net filtration pressure =
(Pc - Pif) - (πc - πif)
NFP > 0 =
NFP < 0 =
> 0 = filtration (fluid exits capillary)
< 0 = reabsorption (fluid pulled into capillary)
Gatekeeper that determines what can pass from vessel into interstitial space
Glycocalyx
Conditions that impair glycalyx integrity
sepsis
ischemia
DM
major vascular surgery
function of glycocalyx
- forms a protective layer on the interior wall of blood vessel
- determines what can pass from vessel to interstitial space
blood volume =
sum of plasma volume and blood cell volume (60% plasma & 40% blood)
what is Hct
the fraction of blood volume occupied by erythrocytes
how is Hct increased
by increased # RBCs (polycythemia) or decreased plasma volume (hypovolemia)
how is Hct decreased
by decreased # RBCs (anemia) or increased plasma volume (hemodilution)
why are erythrocytes considered part of intracellular compartment
filled with fluid but considered part of intracellular compartment bc contained by a membrane
what is the interstitium
space between cells
what makes up nearly all of interstitial “fluid”
gel consisting of fluid & proteoglycan filaments
fluid movement in the interstitium is a function of:
diffusion
fluid scavenger that removes fluid, protein, bacteria, & debris that has entered the interstitium
Lymphatic System
how does the lymphatic system propel lymph
pumping mechanism
how does the lymphatic system affect pressure in interstitial space
Produces net negative pressure in interstitial space
what causes edema in regards to the lymphatic system
occurs when rate of interstitial fluid accumulation exceeds rate of removal by lymphatic system
how is lymph returned to venous circulation
via thoracic duct at juncture of IJ & subclavian
why is left IJ CVL insertion assoc. with greater risk of chylothorax
thoracic duct is larger on the left
how do most solutes get across semipermeable membranes separating the body’s compartments
carrier proteins transport these solutes from one side to another
what is osmosis
net movement of water across a semipermeable membrane (only water, not solute, can pass through membrane)
what drives direction of water movement via osmosis
difference in solute concentration on either side of membrane
Water tends to move from areas of lower solute to areas of higher solute concentration
what is diffusion
net movement of a substance from area of higher concentration to area of lower concentration across fully permeable membrane
pressure of a solution against a semipermeable membrane, prevents water from diffusing across that membrane
Osmotic pressure
what is osmotic pressure a function of
the number of osmotically active particles in a solution
NOT a function of molecular weights
number of osmoles per liter of solution
osmolarity
mOsm/L of total solution
number of osmoles per liter of solution
osmolarity
mOsm/L of total solution
number of osmoles per kg of solution
osmolarity
mOsm/kg of H2O
number of osmoles per kg of solution
osmolarity
mOsm/kg of H2O
number of osmotically active particles in a solution
osmole
normal plasma osmolarity
280-290 mOsm/L
Most important determinant of plasma osmolarity
Na+
how do hyperglycemia or uremia affect plasma osmolarity
can increase
helps us understand how different IV solutions impact volumes of ECF & ICF as well as plasma & cellular osmolarity
Dannow-Yannet Diagrams
what happens to cells in hypotonic solutions
water enters, cells swell
what happens to cells in hypertonic solutions
water exits, cells shrink
it is assumed that addition or loss of fluid occurs where?
in ECF
osmolarity of hypotonic solutions vs plasma
lower than plasma
how do hypotonic solutions affect ECF, ICF, and plasma osmolarity
↑ ECF & ICF volumes
↓ plasma osmolarity
why should a patient with increased ICP never receive a hypotonic solution
These fluids are akin to giving free water, which distributes throughout all body compartments
examples of hypotonic solutions
D5W
NaCl 0.45%
osmolarity of isotonic solutions vs plasma
Osmolarity approximates plasma (or cells)
how do isotonic solutions affect ECF, ICF, plasma volume, and plasma osmolarity
expand plasma volume & ECF (ICF and plasma osmolarity stay the same)
how do isotonic solutions affect ECF, ICF, plasma volume, and plasma osmolarity
expand plasma volume & ECF (ICF and plasma osmolarity stay the same)
how long do crystalloids tend to remain in intravascular space
~30 min
adverse effect of large amounts of NS
hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
how does LR reduce risk of metabolic acidosis
Lactate in LR functions as a buffer
Lactate is converted to bicarb by liver & kidneys
Bicarb reduces risk of metabolic acidosis
what fluids can be used to dilute PRBcs
NS or Plasmaylte
(LR historically avoided but research shows that LR can be used safely when rapidly infusing PRBCs)
examples of isotonic solutions
- NaCl 0.9%
- Hespan 6%
- Plasmalyte A
- Albumin 5%
osmolarity of hypertonic solutions vs plasma
Osmolarity exceeds plasma (or cells)
how do hypertonic solutions affect intravascular volume, ECF, ICF, and plasma osmolarity
- expand intravascular volume by pulling fluid from ICF into ECF
- ECF & plasma osmolarity ↑
- ↓ ICF
consequence of increasing serum Na+ too quickly
central pontine myelinolysis
examples of hypertonic solutions
- 3% NS
- D5LR
- D5NS 0.9%
- D5NS 0.45%
- Dextran 10%
blood replacement volume with crystalloids
3:1
how long can crystalloids expand plasma volume
for 20-30 min
effects of dilution with crystalloids
dilutional coagulopathy
dilution of albumin = decreased capillary oncotic pressure
how long can colloids increase plasma volume
3-6 hours
effects of dextran 40
↓ blood viscosity
improves microcirculatory flow in vascular surgery
FDA black box warning on synthetic colloids
risk renal injury
coagulopathy with synthetic colloids
dextran > Hetastarch > Hextend
max volume of synthetic colloids
max 20 mL/kg
which colloid has the highest anaphylactic potential
dextran
synthetic colloid that does not have a problem with coagulopathy
Volvuven
only colloid that is derived from human blood products
albumin
Vd of albumin
approximates plasma volume
electrolyte imbalance possible with albumin
hypocalcemia (binds calcium)
normal serum potassium
3.5 - 5.5 mEq/L