Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances PDF
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These notes cover fluid and electrolyte imbalances. They include information on edema, hydrostatic and osmotic pressure changes, electrolyte imbalances, and related concepts. Visual aids and diagrams enhance the understanding of the discussed topics.
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Objectives Milliequivalents per liter of H2O Capillary wall Plasma membrane Diffusion Osmosis situations? ADH / Vasopressin What affect do the following hormones have on Blood Pressure? What affect do the following hormones have on Sodium levels in the blood? Problem...
Objectives Milliequivalents per liter of H2O Capillary wall Plasma membrane Diffusion Osmosis situations? ADH / Vasopressin What affect do the following hormones have on Blood Pressure? What affect do the following hormones have on Sodium levels in the blood? Problems with ADH + 2 2 SIADH Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH Lasix(Furosemide) K+ wasting diuretics Na reabsorption/K excretion Increased loss of body K Elderly, alcoholism, anorexia Aldactone(Spironolactone) Works by stimulating Na excretion and K reabsorption in the DCT water follows Na K sparing diuretics Crush injuries, major burns Acidosis Trousseau Sign Paresthesias (tingling) of lips, tongue, fingers, feet Intermittent muscle spasms (especially carpopedal spasms and facial spasms) Hypocalcemia Short ST Segment Long QT interval Tall, Peaked T Wave Flattened T Wave
