GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY Total Body Water is between 50-60 % of Total Body Weight. Lean tissues such as Muscles & solid Organs contain more water content than Fat and Bones. An Average young adult male will have 60% of Total Body Weight as Total Body Water .
An average young f emale has 50% of Total Body Weight as Water. This difference is mainly because of Adipose tissue and reduced muscle mass. Total Body Water in Newborns is around 80%,By 1 year of age it comes to 65%.
In an Average young Male: 1.60% IS Total Body Water 2. 7% BY Minerals 3.15% BY Fat 4.18% BY Proteins.
FLUID COMPARTMENTS Total Body Water(TBW) is divided into: Extracellular Fluid Compartment(ECF) Intracellular Fluid Compartment(ICF) Extracellular Fluid Compartment is 1/3 rd of Total Body Water. Intracellular Fluid compartment is 2/3 rd of Total Body Water.
ICF consists of 40% of Total Body Weight. ECF consists of 20% of Total body Weight. ECF divided into: Plasma –consists of 5% of Total Body Weight Interstitial Fluid- consists of 15% of Total Body Weight.
COMPOSITIONS Chief Cation and Anions ECF: Cations : Sodium Anions: Chlorides And Bicarbonates ICF: Cations : Potassium And Magnesium Anions: Phosphates.
OSMOTIC PRESSURE Activity of electrolytes depends on Particles per unit volume ( mmol /L) Electric charges per unit volume ( mEq /L) Osmotically active ions per unit volume ( mOsm /L) Equivalence = atomic weigth (g)/valence
OSMOTIC PRESSURE Univalent ions : Na 1 mmol = 1 mEq The movement of water across a cell membrane depends on Osmosis achieve osmotic equilibrium Serum osmolality : sodium, glucose, and BUN Calculated serum osmol = 2Na+glucose/18+BUN/2.8
OSMOTIC PRESSURE Serum osmol = 290-310 mOsm Any change in osmotic pressure leads to redistribution of water
Normal Exchange of Fluid NORMAL PERSON CONSUMES 2000 ML PER DAY IN AVERAGE 75% FROM ORAL INTAKE REST FROM SOLID FOOD
Normal Exchange of Fluid and Electrolytes Daily water losses 800-1200 mL in urine 250 mL in stool 600 mL in insensible losses skin (75%) lungs (25%) ↑ by fever, hypermetabolism , and hyperventilation Kidneys must excrete 500-800 mL of urine/day
DISTURBANCES IN FLUID BALANCE ECF volume deficit is the most common fluid disorder Acute deficit cardiovascular and central nervous system signs Chronic deficits tissue signs (↓ skin turgor and sunken eyes) Lab : ↑BUN, Urine osmol > serum osmol , & urine Na ↓, typically <20 mEq /L
DISTURBANCES IN FLUID BALANCE Most common cause of volume deficit Loss of GI fluids from NG suction, vomiting, diarrhea , or enterocutaneous fistula In addition secondary to Soft tissue injuries, burns, and intra-abdominal processes such as peritonitis, obstruction, or prolonged surgery
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VOLUME DISTURBANCES ADD PIC FROM SCHWARTZ
Crystalloids Normal saline-0.9% NaCl One litre contains: sodium 154mEq chloride 154 mEq 100ml contains 0.90 gms of sodium chloride
Normal saline-0.9% NaCl Indications: Hypovolemic shock Water and salt depletion Alkalosis with dehydration Hyponatremia miscellaneous
Normal saline-0.9% NaCl Contraindications: Hypertensive or preeclamptic patients Dehydration with severe hypokalemia
Crystalloids 5% dextrose with 0.45% NaCl One litre contains: Sodium 77 mEq Chloride 77 mEq Glucose 50 grms Each 100 ml :50 gm of glucose and 0.45 gm of NaCl
5% dextrose with 0.45% NaCl Contraindications: Hyponatremia
crytalloids Dextrose normal saline(DNS) One liter contains: Glucose 50 gm Sodium 154mEq Chloride 154mEq Each 100 ml contains 50gm of glucose and 0.90gm of sodium cholride
Dextrose normal saline(DNS) Indications: Salt depletion and hypovolemia Calories Correction of hypochloremia Contraindications: Hypovolemic shock
Ringer lactate Indications: Severe hypovolemia Fluid replacement pre and post op patients Diabetic ketoacidosis Diarrhea induced hypokalemia
Crystalloids Ringer lactate Contraindications: Metabolic acidosis Addisons disease Severe CHF Drug interaction
Colloids Contain high molecular weight substances retain in the vascular system Better plasma volume expanders Can cause allergic reactions
COLLOIDS Albumin 5% Albumin 25% Dextran 40 Dextran 70 Hetastarch Hextend Gelofusine
Albumin : indications: Plasma volume expanders Hypoproteinemia Therapeutic plasmapheresis Contraindications: Pulmonary edema and cardiac overlaod Severe anemia
Colloids Dextran Indications: Hypovolemia Prophylaxsis for DVT Improve microcirculations
Contraindications: Severe oligo-anuria and renal failure CHF Bleeding disorders Severe dehydration
Dextran Regimen for thromboembolism Day1: 500-1000 ml over 4 to 6 hrs Day2: 500 ml over 4-6 hrs Upto day 10: 500 ml over 4 -6 hrs on alternate days Surgical prophylaxis: 500ml preop and daily for 3 days postop .
PREOPERATIVE FLUID THERAPY maintenance fluids volume deficit Third space loss
MAINTAINANCE FLUIDS
VOLUME DEFICET
THIRD SPACE LOSS GI obstruction Peritoneal or bowel inflammation Ascites Burns Severe soft tissue infections
isotonic crystalloid correction of volume deficit check for vital signs maintenance of adequate urine output correction of base deficit
Intraoperative Fluid Therapy induction of anesthesia , compensatory mechanisms are lost and hypotension will develop volume deficits are appropriately corrected prior to the time of surgery
Intraoperative Fluid Therapy Hemodynamic instability can be avoided by : correcting known fluid losses, replacing ongoing losses, providing adequate maintenance fluid therapy preoperatively
Postoperative Fluid Therapy volume status and projected ongoing fluid losses deficits from either preoperative or intraoperative losses Third-space losses
Initial postoperative period, an isotonic solution should be administered After the initial 24 to 48 hours, fluids can be changed to 5% dextrose in 0.45% saline If normal renal function and adequate urine output are present, potassium may be added to the intravenous fluids
Volume excess is a common disorder in the postoperative period administration of isotonic fluids in excess earliest sign of volume overload is weight gain Volume deficits also can be encountered in surgical patients
Electrolyte Imbalance Hyponatremia Plasma sodium less than 135mEq/L
Hyponatremia treated by free water restriction administration of sodium neurologic symptoms : 3% normal saline not more than 1 mEq /L per hour asymptomatic hyponatremia not more than 0.5 mEq /L per hour to 12 mEq /L per day
Hyponatremia Correction Na required=(desired Na-serum Na) xTBW
Rapid correction of hyponatremia Pontine myelinolysis Seizures Weakness Paresis Akinetic movements Unresponsiveness Permanent brain damage Death
Hypernatremia Plasma sodium greater than 145mEq Less frequent disorder Indicates lack of water
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Hypernatremia usually treatment of water deficit Water deficit (L)= serum sodium – 140 x TBW 140
rate of fluid administration should be titrated to achieve a decrease in serum sodium concentration of no more than 1 mEq /h and 12 mEq /day
The normal range of serum potassium: 3.5-5 meq /L Factors that influence serum potassium: surgical stress Injury Acidosis Tissue catabolism
Hyperkalemia Serum potassium more than 5.5mEq/L
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Hyperkalemia  Increased intake   Potassium supplementation   Blood transfusions   Endogenous load/destruction: hemolysis , rhabdomyolysis , crush injury, gastrointestinal hemorrhage Increased release   Acidosis   Rapid rise of extracellular osmolality ( hyperglycemia or mannitol ) Impaired excretion   Potassium-sparing diuretics   Renal insufficiency/failure
Hyperkalemia GI :nausea, vomiting, intestinal colic, and diarrhea Neuromuscular : weakness to ascending paralysis to respiratory failure CVS :electrocardiogram (ECG) changes ,cardiac arrhythmias , arrest.
Hyperkalemia ECG changes Peaked T waves (early change) Flattened P wave Prolonged PR interval (first-degree block) Widened QRS complex Sine wave formation Ventricular fibrillation
Hypokalemia Serum potassium less than 3.5mEq/L
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Hypokalemia Etiology : inadequate Dietary intake potassium-free intravenous fluids, potassium-deficient total parenteral nutrition Excessive potassium excretion Hyperaldosteronism Medications Gastrointestinal losses Direct loss of potassium from gastrointestinal fluid (diarrhea) Renal loss of potassium (gastric fluid, either as vomiting or high nasogastric output) Intracellular-shift (metabolic alkalosis or insulin therapy)
Hypokalemia ECG changes • U waves • T-wave flattening • ST-segment changes • Arrhythmias (especially if patient is taking digitalis)
Hypokalemia Oral supplimentation Serum potassium(3-3.5) dose of KCl is 60-80 mEq /day . Serum potassium less than 2mEq/l dose of KCl upto 40mEq 6 hourly with ECG monitoring
Hypokalemia I.V. Potassium therapy Correction Not > 10-20mEq/Hour Correction not > 40mEq/ Litre Correction not > 240mEq/day
Calcium Abnormalities 3 forms: Protein-bound (40%), Complexed to phosphate and other anions (10%) Ionized (50%). Normal range of 8.5 to 10.5 mEq /L Ionized calcium level range of 4.2 to 4.8mg/ dL
Etiologies Primary hyperparathyroidism Malignancy (bony metastasis or due to secretion of parathyroid hormone–related protein)
Hypercalcemia Clinical features neurologic musculoskeletal renal gastrointestinal. Cardiac
ECG changes Shortened QT interval Prolonged PR and QRS intervals Increased QRS voltage T-wave flattening and widening AV block (can progress to complete heart block, then cardiac arrest with severe hypercalcemia )
Treatment is required when serum level exceeds 12 mg/ dL initial treatment is aimed: Repleting the associated volume deficit. I nducing a brisk diuresis with normal saline.
Hypocalcemia serum calcium level below the normal range of 8.5 to 10.5 mEq /L decrease in the ionized calcium level below the range of 4.2 to 4.8 mg/ dL
Hypocalcemia Etiologies • Pancreatitis( chelation with free fatty acids) • Massive soft tissue infections:necrotizing fasciitis • Renal failure • Pancreatic and small bowel fistulas • Hypoparathyroidism • Toxic shock syndrome • Abnormalities in magnesium
Malignancies : breast and prostate cancer(increased osteoclastic activity ) Tumor lysis syndrome Removal of a parathyroid adenoma(transient) massive blood transfusion (citrate)
Treatment of hypocalcemia Acute symptomatic hypocalcemia : intravenous 10% calcium gluconate given to achieve a serum concentration of 7 to 9 mg/ dL deficits in magnesium, potassium, and pH must also be corrected
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Magnesium Abnormalities fourth most common mineral in the body intracellular compartment Excreted in both the feces and urine normal dietary intake is approximately 20 mEq daily Normal value 1.4-2.2mEq/L
Hypermagnesemia Etiologies Impaired renal function Excess intake Parenteral nutrition Mg-containing laxatives and antacids
Clinical features Nausea/vomiting Weakness, lethargy, decreased reflexes Hypotension, arrest
treatment withhold exogenous sources of magnesium correct volume deficit, and correct acidosis if present. Calcium gluconate calcium chloride dialysis
Hypomagnesemia Etiologies Poor intake Total parenteral nutrition with inadequate supplementation of magnesium Increased renal excretion Gl losses Acute pancreatitis, DKA Primary aldosteronism .
Symptoms are similar calcium deficiency Positive Chovstek's sign Severe deficiencies can lead to delirium and seizures
ECG changes includes: Prolonged QT and PR intervals ST-segment depression Flattening or inversion of P waves Torsades de pointes Arrhythmias
Treatment: Oral replacements Intravenous suppliments severe deficits (<1.0 mEq /L) or those who are symptomatic, administer 1 to 2 g of magnesium sulfate intravenously over 15 minutes. 1mEq/kg/day slow infusion
Phosphorous Normal value 3.0-4.5 mg/dl Mainly present in intracellular Main regulatory factors are PTH and Insulin
Hypophosphatemia Etiology Decreased GI absorption Increased renal excreation Shifting into intracellular fluid
Clinical features Muscular abnormality Neurological abnormality Hematological abnormality
Treatment Serum phosphate >1.0mg/dl and asymptomatic ,oral suppliments of phosphorous Serum level <(0.5-1.0mg/dl) I.V phosphate therapy.