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Electrolytes Review
Quick Electrolyte Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| For HYPERvolemia what kind of Management is done? | Recognize & Report Early Na+/Fluid RESTRICTION STOP IV infusion |
| Diuretic - LOOP - Furosemide - Lasix | HYPOkalemia and HYPOnatremia are the biggist adverse effects |
| Diuretic - LOOP - Furosemide - Lasix | Effective even with decrease Renal function |
| Thiazide (metolazone, hydrochlorothiazide) | HYPOkalemia and HYPOnatremia are biggest adverse effects -Less effective with decrease renal function |
| HYPOatremia Risk Factors | Vomiting, Diarrhea, excessive sweating, diuretics, water supplements/medication adminstration |
| HYPOatremia - Clinical Manifestations | -Nausea abdominal cramping, Headache, neurologic changes, Decrease blood pressure |
| Serum NA < 115 | INCREASE ICP lehargy Confusion Muscle Twitching SEIZURES |
| HYPOatremia managment | DO NOT REPLACE > 12 mEq/L in 24 hours Water Restriction (800ml/24 hrs) |
| HYPERatremia Risk Factors | Fluid deprivation, dehydration Diarrhea Diabetes insipidus (decrease ADH) Heat Stroke Adminstration of Hypertonic NaCl or NaHCO3 High Na Diet enteral feedsing w/o enough H20 |
| HYPERatremia Clinical Manifestations | Flushed Skin Dry, Swollen Tongue, sticky mucus membranes Peripheral edema, pulmonary edema, Increase muscle tone, Increase Deep tendon reflexes |