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Chloride
norm range, complications/interventions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the normal range of Chloride? | 96-106 mEq/L |
| What is hypochloremia? | an abnormally depleted level of the chloride ion in the blood. |
| What are causesof hypochloremia? | nausea/vomiting, changes in acid based balance, gastric suctioning. |
| What are the symptoms of hypochloremia? | increased PH, slow, deep breathing (trying to lower PH of blood), tetany, hyperactive deep tendon reflexes. |
| What are treatments of hypochloremia? | correcting the underlying problem. |
| What is Hyperchloremia? | an abnormally elevated level of the chloride ion in the blood. |
| What are the causes of hypercholemia? | Diarrhea, kidney diseases, diuretics. |
| What are symptoms of hypercholemia? | vomiting, Kussmauls breathing, weakness, intense thirst. |
| What are treatments of hypochloremia? | hydration therapy, resolution of underlying cause - kidney impairment, medications, etc... |