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Fluid and Electrolytes

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normal sodium   135-145 mEq/L  
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normal potassium   3.5-5 mEq/L  
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normal BUN   7-20 mg/dl  
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normal hematocrit   40-50%  
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normal urine specific gravity   1.002-1.030  
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normal glucose   60-110 mg/dl  
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normal osmolality   275-295  
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FVD classic sign   dry mucous membranes, comes later  
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FVD late sign   hypotension  
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FVD, temp changes   decreased temp, blood shunted to central area  
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FVD, respiratory   increased respiratory rate bc acidotic, blowing of CO2; thick and sticky secretions  
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anasarca   severe, generalized third spacing  
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most common site, 3rd spacing   abdomen (ascites, in peritoneal cavity?)  
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primary mediator of fluids   hypothalamus  
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2nd spacing   stage where fluid moves from one space to another  
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3rd spacing   fluid in interstitial compartments  
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FVD sodium   normal to high (hemoconcentration)  
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FVD potassium   normal to high (is intracellular, if enough cell death --or sodium levels -- could be high)  
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FVD BUN   high (hemoconcentration); in children may be low but not pathologic  
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FVD glucose   normal to high (stress response, >120)  
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FVD urine specific gravity   high >1.030  
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FVD osmolality (serum)   >300, more particles ↑ number of particles, concentration  
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FVE hemodynamic signs   full bounding pulses, hypertension, increased CVP, neck vein distension, CHF  
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cerebral edema   seen with FVE, Confusion, dizziness, convulsions, coma  
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pulmonary edema   seen with FVE, Dyspnea, tachypnea, hacking cough, crackles, o2 sat down  
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FVE general signs   weight gain, nonpitting interstitial edema, hepatomegaly/splenomegaly  
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FVE first sign seen   pulmonary edema  
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neck vein distension   sign of FVE but not seen in kids, make sure know baseline for adults  
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goal of Rx for FVE   prevent cerebral edema  
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>>> causes of FVE (10)   renal failure, heart failure, excess fluid intake (without electrolytes), high corticosteroids, high aldosterone, plain water enema, NG irrigations, excess hypotonic IV fluids, SIADH, inappropriately prepared formula (dilute formula)  
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>>> excess fluid intake examples   excessive hypertonic fluids, binge drinking contest, psych disorders, drowning in fresh water, inappropriate dialysis  
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FVE, potassium   normal to high (potassium shift out of cells, rasing levels)  
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FVE, sodium   very low, <125  
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FVE, BUN   low (hemodilution)  
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FVE, urine spec gravity   low, <1.005  
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FVE, glucose   normal to high (stress response, >120)  
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decreased sodium and potassium signs   lethargy, weakness  
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increased sodium and potassium signs   increased excitability  
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acid   releases H+ ions in water  
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base   binds to H+ ions in water  
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buffers   prevent major acid-base changes; carbonic acid-bicarbonate, protien, and phosphate buffer system  
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carbonic acid   measured as CO2  
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acid-base homeostasis   bicarb: carbonic acid = 20:1  
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carbonic acid-bicarb system   primary system, 50% of activity, to maintain balance l/t have to also use protein and phosphate buffer systems, 1-2 hours to kick in, bicarb is the major ECF buffer  
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alkaline environment   hard for cells to grow  
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>>> Respiratory buffer system, carbonic acid   carbonic acid compensates and dissociates into CO2 and H20, CO2 exhaled by lungs, system activates rapidly but exhausted quickly  
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respiratory buffer system, breathing changes   changes in depth/rate of resp alters it: hypoventilation retains CO2/carbonic acid and causes acidosis, hyperventilation loses CO2 and causes alkalosis  
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renal buffer system: time and effectiveness   works w/in hours/days, more efficient than respiratory can go for longer periods of time  
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renal buffering system, bicarbonate   primary renal component, can be absobed as needed, combines HCl with ammonia to make ammonium, which is easily excreted by kidneys into urine  
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compensation   regulatory mechanism to return pH to normal level by transforming acids and bases within the body  
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primary metabolic disturbance   causes a respiratory compensation  
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acute primary respiratory disturbance   causes an acute metabolic response  
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complete compensation   pH is fully corrected (normal)  
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partial compensation   buffers are in the process of working; pH is low but the bicarb is elevating to compensate (or pH is high but CO2 is elevating to compensate)  
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pH   *negative logarithm of H+ ion concentration in mEq/L (as H+ ion concentration increases, pH decreases) *normal values 7.35 -7.45 (less is acidotic, more is alkalotic)  
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HCO3- (bicarb)   *normal 22-26 mEq/L (decreased in acidosis, increased in alkalosis)  
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BE "base excess"   indicates the amount of bicarb available in the ECF normal value: +/- 2 mEq/L  
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serum anion gap   *Concentration of anions (HCO3- , Cl-, protein, phosphate, & sulfates) and cations (Na+, K+, MG++, & Ca++) *10-12 mEq/L normal *increased in metabolic acidosis (but can be normal) *calculated by Na - Cl + bicarb  
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SaO2   the percent of Hb saturated with O2, a calculated value (indirect measurement), calculated with pH and PaO2 (combination of O2 sat, PaO2, and Hb), indicates tissue oxygenation  
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PaO2   amount of oxygen available to bind with hemoglobin, amount of pressure exerted on O2 by plasma  
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the lower teh PaO2 pressure, the ....   less oxygen available to bind with Hb  
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dramatic drops in PaO2   correlate with dramatic drops in oxygen saturation  
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PaO2 normal values   75-100 mmHg (for every year above 60 drop 1mmHg)  
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PaCO2   *partial pressure of CO2 *reflects adequacy of alveolar ventilation, regulated by lungs, alterations indicate resp disturbance *normal values 35-45 mmHg (less is alkalotic, more is acidotic)  
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respiratory alkalosis managment (4)   correct cause, rebreathe CO2 as needed, alter ventilation rate, sedatives (for anxiety)  
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respiratory alkalosis assessment (7)   VS, ABGs, RR/depth, LOC/anxiety, neuro checks, injury potential, I&O  
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respiratory alkalosis CV signs   tachycardia, palpitations, increased myocardial irritability  
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respiratory alkalosis respiratory signs   rapid shallow breathing (trying to retain CO2, oxygenate), chest tightness  
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respiratory alkalosos CNS signs (10)   paresthesia, dizzyness, confusion, tetany, convulsion, numb/tingling, light headed, anxiety/panic, Loss of consciousness, hyperactive reflexes  
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respiratory alkalosis causes (4)   hyperventilation, sepsis/infection, over ventilation, hepatic cirrhosis  
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respiratory alkalosis: labs   low CO2, pH high >7.45, bicarb normal if no compensation or decreased if compensation, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia  
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respiratory acidosis management (7)   correct cause, CPT, TCDB if able, suction as needed, semi-Fowlers, fluids to thin secretions, low-flow O2 as needed  
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respiratory acidosis assessment (8)   VS, ABGs, RR/depth, apical pulse, LOC, EKG, skin color/nail beds/mucous membranes, I&O  
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respiratory acidosis cardiac signs   hypotension, peripheral vasodilation weak thready pulse, tachycardia, warm flushed skin  
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respiratory acidosis respiratory signs   dyspnea, slow shallow respirations, hypoxia and hypoventilation, cyanosis  
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respiratory acidosis CNS signs (6)   HA, seizures, altered LOC, papilledema, twitching/tremors, drowsy --> coma  
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respiratory acidosis causes (4)   respiratory depression/arrest, inadequate chest expansion, airway obstruction, interference with alveolar capillary exchange  
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respiratory acidosis: labs   pH low <7.35, PaCO2 high >42, HCO3- normal (or elevated with compensation), hyperkalemia  
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metabolic alkalosis mgmnt (3)   correct cause, restore normal fluid balance, adequate chloride (enhance renal absorption of sodium and excretion of bicarb)  
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metabolic alkalosis assessment (6)   VS, ABGs, RR/depth, LOC, I&O, ECG  
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metabolic alkalosis GI signs (3)   n/v, anorexia, paralitic ileus (hypokalemia)  
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metabolic alkalosis CNS signs (10)   dizzy, nervous, tremors, hyperreflexia, paresthesias, irritability, confusion/apathy/stupor, cramps, tetany, seizures  
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met alkalosis respiratory signs (2)   hypoventilation, respiratory failure  
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met alkalosis CV signs (5)   tachycardia, HTN, PVC, atrial tachycardia, dysthrythmias (from FVE)  
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met alkalosis causes (4)   vomiting, NG suctioning, eating bicarb-based antacids, diuretics  
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met alkalosis: labs   increased pH, increased BE, increased bicarb, decreased anion gap (low K and Na)  
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met acidosis mgmnt (6)   correct cause, treat ketoacidosis (fluids, insulin), give alkaline fluids, hydrate, mechanical ventilation if needed, possible dialysis  
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insulin   used to treat metabolic acidosis (ketoacidosis), forces potassium back into cells  
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alkaline fluids for met acidosis   if severe, sodium bicarb if pH<7.20, salts of organic acid (lactate, citrate), tromethamine THAM  
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met acidosis assessment (7)   VS, ABGs, RR/depth, apical and peripheral pulses, ECG (bc of dramatic K changes), LOC, I&O  
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metabolic acidosis CV signs (4)   dramatic affects: hypotension, dysrhythmias, peripheral vasodilation, warm flushed skin (from dilation, leaking of capillaries)  
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metabolic acidosis resp signs   Kussmaul/deep/rapid respirations, trying to blow off CO2  
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metabolic acidosis CNS signs (6)   think of septic patient: drowsy, HA (from cerebral edema), lethargy, coma, confusion/restless, weakness  
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metabolic acidosis GI signs (3)   n/v, diarrhea, abdominal pain  
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causes of metabolic acidosis   chronic diarrhea, malnutrition, starvation, renal failure, DKA, trauma, shock, sepsis, fever, salicylate toxicity  
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metabolic acidosis: labs   low bicarb, decreased BE, increased anion gap, hyperkalemia (from breakdown of cells from acidosis), high metabolic acids (lactic acids, ketoacids)  
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