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Why is it important to give extra fluid to hyperthermic patients?
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What the brake fluid reservoir does?
It stores the extra fluid.
What type of fluid is blood plasma?
Extracellular fluid (extra-outside)
Why is it important to keep patients fluids through a drip when you are treating them with severe burns?
To help keep the patient's fluid levels up as fluid is lost through the burns injury. It also stops the patient hypovolaemic shock.
When is the best time to record patients fluid intake?
The best time to record a patients fluid intake is right after the time when fluid is taken in, whether by mouth or IV. Any delay may result in forgetting to enter the information.
How are patients with a severe form of MPS VI affected?
Individuals with a more severe form of MPS VI can develop airway obstruction, hydrocephalus (extra fluid accumulating in the brain), and abnormal growth and formation of the bones
It collects extra fluid from the tissues?
Lymph
What are ascites that can develop in liver cancer patients?
Some patients develop a collection of fluid, known as ascites, in the abdominal cavity.
What is the indicator of fluid retention in critically ill patients?
Intake and Output.
Is blood considered as extra cellular fluid?
in some animals there are two major subcompartments of extracellular fluid. intestinal fluid and blood plasma.
What is medical term meaning excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid?
Edema means collection of fluid in the tissues. Edema is fluid accumulation in tissues which is common in patients with renal disorders, congestive heart failure and patients with preeclampsia. Edema is an accumulation of interstitial fluid, or fluid between cells in the tissue.
When do you start an intake and output chart?
In case of dehydration In fluid and electrolyte imbalance In kidney impairment patients In case of dialysis patients
What restrictions are dialysis patients on?
Fluid is the one of the main restrictions for patients who are on dialysis. They must learn to drink less and to avoid foods that will increase their thirst.
