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Fluids and electrolytes and ABGs

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the elderly and the very young   are more likely to experience severe consequences with even minor changes in the fluid balance  
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the four main functions of water in the body   vehicle for transportation of substances to and from the cells`/ aids in heat regulation/ maintain hydrogen balance/ serves as a medium for the enzymatic action of digestion  
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intracellular fluid   fluid within the cell is considered to be in one compartment  
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extracellular fluid (ECF)   fluid outside the cell.  
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the kidneys   fluid is mainly excreted by this organ  
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Avenues of intake of water in 24 HRS   oral fluids 1500ml/ food 800ml/ metabolism 200ml to total 2500ml  
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Avenues of Output of water in 24 hours   urine 1500ml/ perspiration 400ml/ feces 200ml/ expired air 400ml to total 2500ml  
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control of fluid balance is managed by:   the thirst mechanism/ anti diuretic hormones (ADH)/ aldosterone and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and baroreceptors in the carotid sinus and aortic arch  
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Extracellular Fluid   approximately 1/2 of total body water. transports water, nutrients, oxygen, waste. to and from cells. regulated by renal, metabolic, and neurological factors. High Sodium content  
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Intravascular Fluid   fluid within the blood vessels. consists of plasma and fluid within blood cells. contains large amounts of protein and electrolytes.  
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Interstitial Fluid   fluid in the spaces surrounding the cells. high in Sodium content  
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Transcellular Fluid    
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