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What is hypervolemia also known as?
Fluid volume excess (FVE)
What is the primary cause of hypervolemia?
Increase in total-body sodium content
What can contribute to hypervolemia?
Heart failure, kidney dysfunction, and cirrhosis of the liver
What happens to the serum sodium concentration in hypervolemia?
Remains essentially normal
What is the main difference between hypovolemia and dehydration?
Hypovolemia refers to loss of ECF volume, while dehydration refers to loss of water alone with increased serum sodium levels
What are the potential causes of fluid volume deficit (FVD)?
Abnormal fluid losses, decreased intake, and third-space fluid shifts
What is the role of serum electrolyte concentrations in fluid volume deficit (FVD)?
Serum electrolyte concentrations can remain normal, increase, or decrease in FVD
What can cause third-space fluid shifts in the context of fluid volume deficit (FVD)?
Edema formation in burns, ascites with liver dysfunction
Study Notes
Hypervolemia
- Also known as fluid volume excess (FVE)
- Primary cause: excessive fluid intake or retention due to heart failure, kidney failure, or liver disease
- Contributing factors: excessive IV fluid administration, hormonal imbalance, and excessive sodium intake
- Serum sodium concentration: decreases due to dilution from excess fluid
Hypovolemia and Dehydration
- Main difference: hypovolemia is a state of low blood volume, while dehydration is a state of inadequate body water
- Hypovolemia can occur without dehydration, and vice versa
Fluid Volume Deficit (FVD)
- Potential causes: bleeding, diarrhea, vomiting, excessive diuresis, and severe burns
- Serum electrolyte concentrations play a crucial role in FVD, as changes in sodium, potassium, and chloride levels can indicate severity
- Third-space fluid shifts can occur due to inflammation, pancreatitis, or bowel obstruction, leading to FVD
Test your knowledge of hypovolemia with this quiz. Explore the causes, symptoms, and management of fluid volume deficit (FVD) in the body.
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