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What are the signs of fluid volume excess?
pedal edema, hypertension, bonding pulse
Can watery fluid protect the brain from injury?
Intercranial hypertension and hypotension can be deadly. The cerebrospinal fluid must be tonic.
When do you record fluid intake on a patient?
when the fluids are served to the patient
What diuretics are used intraoperatively?
Intraoperatively, loop diuretics such as furosemide are commonly used to manage fluid overload and control blood pressure. Thiazide diuretics may also be employed in specific situations, particularly for patients with hypertension. Additionally, osmotic diuretics like mannitol can be used to reduce intracranial pressure or promote diuresis in cases of renal protection. The choice of diuretic depends on the surgical context and the patient's individual needs.
What parts of the body get inflamed and filled with fluid when a patient has pneumonia?
The lungs fill with fluid, and patient usually runs a temperature, and feels chills, then sweats.
What patient is most at risk for fluid overload?
anemick
Why does hypertension disrupt the homeostasis of hydrostatic pressure and oncotic pressure?
Hypertension disrupts homeostasis by increasing hydrostatic pressure within blood vessels, which can lead to excessive fluid filtration into surrounding tissues. This elevated pressure can overwhelm the oncotic pressure, which normally helps retain fluid within the circulatory system. As a result, the balance between fluid movement into and out of the vascular space is altered, potentially leading to edema and impaired organ function. Additionally, chronic hypertension may damage blood vessel walls, further exacerbating these imbalances.
Can you get drunk on brake fluid?
No, brake fluid does not contain alcohol. Drinking it can kill you however, as a patient in rehab nearly found out.
What is the minimal fluid intake for a patient to assist in the prevention of urinary tract infections if not on a fluid restriction?
1.5 - 2 Litres
What is ascites?
Ascites is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal space. Fluid enters the peritoneal space from the blood because of local hypertension (high blood pressure) or an osmotic imbalance in the plasma ( low plasma protein).
Why are IV bags always hung above the patient?
The IV bag is suspended above the patient to allow the fluid to be gravity fed .
What cause fluid?
abnormally high pressure within the liver or the veins draining into the liver (portal hypertension); abnormally low amounts of albumin in the blood.
