9 Fluids and Electrolytes
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Which compartment in the body contains ⅔ of the total water weight?

  • Interstitial
  • Intravascular
  • Extracellular
  • Intracellular (correct)
  • What is the primary determinant of intracellular/extracellular osmotic pressure?

  • Potassium (K)
  • Proteins
  • Chloride (Cl)
  • Sodium (Na) (correct)
  • Which type of fluid overload is most commonly caused by medical treatment?

  • Intracellular fluid overload
  • Interstitial fluid overload
  • Intravascular fluid overload (correct)
  • Third space fluid overload
  • What is the ionic composition of Lactated Ringer's solution (LR) similar to?

    <p>Plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What formula is used to calculate serum osmolality?

    <p>(2 × Na) + (glucose/18) + (BUN/2.8)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fluid should be used for IV maintenance after major adult gastrointestinal surgery during the first 24 hours?

    <p>Lactated Ringer's (LR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is recommended for treating hyperphosphatemia associated with renal failure?

    <p>Sevelamer hydrochloride (Renagel)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely cause of hypophosphatemia associated with failure to wean from the ventilator and muscle weakness?

    <p>PO4 shift from extracellular to intracellular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for respiratory acidosis due to high CO2 from low tidal volumes or low respiratory rate?

    <p>Increase minute ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of high anion gap acidosis known as 'MUDPILES'?

    <p>Excessive production of fixed acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the usual cause of normal anion gap acidosis?

    <p>Loss of Na/HCO3 −</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can correction of acidosis lead to?

    <p>Hypokalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important treatment for correcting the Cl− deficit in metabolic alkalosis?

    <p>Normal saline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the best indicator of adequate volume replacement during open abdominal operations?

    <p>Urine output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the daily gastrointestinal fluid secretion range for the stomach?

    <p>1-2 L/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which solution is recommended for replacement of fluid losses from sweat or gastric losses?

    <p>Normal saline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of hypernatremia?

    <p>Restlessness, irritability, seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrolyte can cause peaked T waves on EKG and arrhythmias when present in high levels?

    <p>Potassium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of hypokalemia?

    <p>Disappearing T waves, muscle cramps, fatigue, weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrolyte imbalance may be caused by parathyroidectomy or magnesium deficiency?

    <p>Calcium imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal body potassium requirement per day in mEq/kg?

    <p>0.5-1.0 mEq/kg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to perioral tingling and numbness, hyperreflexia, and prolonged QT interval?

    <p>Hypocalcemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal body sodium requirement per day in mEq/kg?

    <p>1–2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important treatment for correcting hyperkalemia?

    <p>Insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of high anion gap acidosis known as 'MUDPILES'?

    <p>Ethanol abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fluid should be used for IV maintenance after major adult gastrointestinal surgery during the first 24 hours?

    <p>Lactated Ringer's solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compartment in the body contains ⅔ of the total water weight?

    <p>Intracellular compartment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of hypernatremia?

    <p>Restlessness, irritability, seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrolyte can cause peaked T waves on EKG and arrhythmias when present in high levels?

    <p>Potassium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ionic composition of normal saline (0.9%) solution?

    <p>Na 154 and Cl 154</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fluid should be used for IV maintenance after major adult gastrointestinal surgery during the first 24 hours?

    <p>Lactated Ringer’s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended fluid to switch to after 24 hours of major adult gastrointestinal surgery?

    <p>D5 ½ NS with 20 mEq K+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating serum osmolality?

    <p>(2 × Na) + (glucose/18) + (BUN/2.8)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of volume overload?

    <p>Iatrogenic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does third space fluid reside in the body?

    <p>Interstitial space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the plasma/interstitial compartment oncotic pressures?

    <p>Proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does two-thirds of the extracellular water reside in the body?

    <p>Interstitial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of high anion gap acidosis known as 'MUDPILES'?

    <p>Rapid infusion of HCO3-deficient fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the usual cause of normal anion gap acidosis?

    <p>Loss of Na/HCO3-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrolyte imbalance may be caused by parathyroidectomy or magnesium deficiency?

    <p>Hypocalcemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can correction of acidosis lead to?

    <p>Hypokalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important treatment for correcting hyperkalemia?

    <p>Bicarbonate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • 5% dextrose infusion stimulates insulin release and prevents protein breakdown, providing 150 g glucose per day (525 kcal/day).

    • During open abdominal operations, normal fluid loss is 0.5–1.0 L/h, with insensible losses being 10 cc/kg/day (30 L/day for a 70 kg person).

    • Best indicator of adequate volume replacement is urine output, with the goal being at least 0.5 cc/kg/h.

    • Insensible losses increase with fever, burns, large open wounds, or ventilated patients.

    • For significant dehydration, replace fluid losses with appropriate solutions based on the source: normal saline for sweat or gastric losses, and lactated Ringer's for pancreatic, biliary, or small bowel losses.

    • Gastrointestinal fluid secretion ranges from 1–2 L/day for the stomach, 500–1,000 mL/day for the biliary and pancreatic systems, and 500–1,000 mL/day for the duodenum.

    • Electrolyte losses include sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, and calcium, with various sources and methods for replacement depending on the electrolyte in question.

    • Kidneys can remove electrolytes such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphate, urea, and creatinine.

    • Normal body potassium requirement is 0.5–1.0 mEq/kg/day, and normal sodium requirement is 1–2 mEq/kg/day.

    • Hyperkalemia symptoms include peaked T waves on EKG and arrhythmias, and can be treated with calcium gluconate, insulin, and sodium bicarbonate.

    • Hypokalemia symptoms include disappearing T waves, muscle cramps, fatigue, and weakness. It may also be due to pseudohyperkalemia.

    • Hypernatremia symptoms include restlessness, irritability, seizures, and usually result from poor fluid intake.

    • Hyponatremia symptoms include headaches, nausea, vomiting, seizures, and can be caused by fluid overload, isotonic fluid loss, or pseudohyponatremia.

    • Hypocalcemia symptoms include perioral tingling and numbness, hyperreflexia, and prolonged QT interval, and may be caused by parathyroidectomy or magnesium deficiency.

    • Hypomagnesemia symptoms include irritability, confusion, hyperreflexia, seizures, and may be caused by massive diuresis, chronic TPN without magnesium replacement, or ETOH abuse.

    • Phosphate imbalances can result in various symptoms and may require specific treatment approaches.

    • Calcium levels can be affected by various factors and can cause significant symptoms.

    • Electrolyte balance is important to prevent complications and maintain overall health.

    • 5% dextrose infusion stimulates insulin release and prevents protein breakdown, providing 150 g glucose per day (525 kcal/day).

    • During open abdominal operations, normal fluid loss is 0.5–1.0 L/h, with insensible losses being 10 cc/kg/day (30 L/day for a 70 kg person).

    • Best indicator of adequate volume replacement is urine output, with the goal being at least 0.5 cc/kg/h.

    • Insensible losses increase with fever, burns, large open wounds, or ventilated patients.

    • For significant dehydration, replace fluid losses with appropriate solutions based on the source: normal saline for sweat or gastric losses, and lactated Ringer's for pancreatic, biliary, or small bowel losses.

    • Gastrointestinal fluid secretion ranges from 1–2 L/day for the stomach, 500–1,000 mL/day for the biliary and pancreatic systems, and 500–1,000 mL/day for the duodenum.

    • Electrolyte losses include sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, and calcium, with various sources and methods for replacement depending on the electrolyte in question.

    • Kidneys can remove electrolytes such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphate, urea, and creatinine.

    • Normal body potassium requirement is 0.5–1.0 mEq/kg/day, and normal sodium requirement is 1–2 mEq/kg/day.

    • Hyperkalemia symptoms include peaked T waves on EKG and arrhythmias, and can be treated with calcium gluconate, insulin, and sodium bicarbonate.

    • Hypokalemia symptoms include disappearing T waves, muscle cramps, fatigue, and weakness. It may also be due to pseudohyperkalemia.

    • Hypernatremia symptoms include restlessness, irritability, seizures, and usually result from poor fluid intake.

    • Hyponatremia symptoms include headaches, nausea, vomiting, seizures, and can be caused by fluid overload, isotonic fluid loss, or pseudohyponatremia.

    • Hypocalcemia symptoms include perioral tingling and numbness, hyperreflexia, and prolonged QT interval, and may be caused by parathyroidectomy or magnesium deficiency.

    • Hypomagnesemia symptoms include irritability, confusion, hyperreflexia, seizures, and may be caused by massive diuresis, chronic TPN without magnesium replacement, or ETOH abuse.

    • Phosphate imbalances can result in various symptoms and may require specific treatment approaches.

    • Calcium levels can be affected by various factors and can cause significant symptoms.

    • Electrolyte balance is important to prevent complications and maintain overall health.

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