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Fluids and Electrolytes
R. Lawrence Reed, II, MD, FACS, FCCMR. Lawrence Reed, II, MD, FACS, FCCM
Professor of SurgeryProfessor of Surgery
Loyola University Medical CenterLoyola University Medical Center
Maywood, ILMaywood, IL
Importance
nn Critical aspect in patient managementCritical aspect in patient management
nn Altered in:Altered in:
uu Major traumaMajor trauma
uu Disease StatesDisease States
uu Operative traumaOperative trauma
Anatomic Distribution
nn Total body water = 50Total body water = 50--70% weight70% weight
uu Higher in men than womenHigher in men than women
uu Higher in slim than fatHigher in slim than fat
uu Steadily decreases with ageSteadily decreases with age
nn Example: 70 kg male: 42 liters of waterExample: 70 kg male: 42 liters of water
Total Body Weight
Total Body Water (60%)Total Body
Water=60% of
Body Weight
Body Fluid Compartments
Dry Weight (40%)
Intracellular Fluid (40%)
Extracellular Fluid (20%)ECF=
20% Body
Wt.Interstitial Fluid (15%)
Blood Volume
(5%)
Functional
(5%)Non-Functional/Transcellular
(10%)
Osmotic Pressures
MgMg++
KK++
POPO44--
ProteinsProteins--
NaNa++
ClCl--
HCOHCO33--
290-310 Osm 290-310 Osm
ExtracellularExtracellular IntracellularIntracellular
Definitions
nn OsmosisOsmosis
uu From the Greek From the Greek osmososmos (impulse), derived from (impulse), derived from otheootheo
(to push)(to push)
uu Refers to the tendency, when 2 solutions of differing Refers to the tendency, when 2 solutions of differing concentrations are separated by a concentrations are separated by a semipermeablesemipermeablemembrane, for the permeable substance to diffuse membrane, for the permeable substance to diffuse through the membrane from its higher to its lower through the membrane from its higher to its lower concentration until the pressures across the membrane concentration until the pressures across the membrane become equalbecome equal
uu In most biologic systems, water is freely permeable In most biologic systems, water is freely permeable across membranesacross membranes
FF Hence, any change in osmotic pressure will lead to shifts in Hence, any change in osmotic pressure will lead to shifts in water distribution (since Hwater distribution (since H22O is usually the only molecule that O is usually the only molecule that can move)can move)
Definitions
nn Total Osmotic PressureTotal Osmotic Pressure
uu Sum of all Sum of all osmoticallyosmotically active particles in the solutionactive particles in the solution
FF NaClNaCl = 2= 2
FF NaNa22SOSO44 = 3= 3
FF Glucose = 1Glucose = 1
Definitions
nn OncosisOncosis
uu From the Greek, From the Greek, onkosisonkosis (swelling), derived from (swelling), derived from onkosonkos
(bulk, mass)(bulk, mass)
uu A condition characterized by the formation of one or A condition characterized by the formation of one or
more more neoplasmsneoplasms, tumors, or other swelling, tumors, or other swelling
uu i.e., the term i.e., the term ““oncologyoncology”” derives from the same rootderives from the same root
nn In common usage, In common usage, ““oncosisoncosis”” and and ““oncoticoncotic”” refer refer
to osmotic properties induced by colloidsto osmotic properties induced by colloids
Definitions
nn ColloidColloid
uu From the Greek From the Greek kollakolla ((glue) +glue) + eidoseidos ((appearance)appearance)
uu Aggregates of atoms or molecules in a finely divided Aggregates of atoms or molecules in a finely divided
state dispersed in a gaseous, liquid, or solid medium, state dispersed in a gaseous, liquid, or solid medium,
and resisting sedimentation, diffusion, and filtration, and resisting sedimentation, diffusion, and filtration,
thus differing from precipitatesthus differing from precipitates
Definitions
nn Colloid Colloid oncoticoncotic pressure pressure
(COP)(COP)
uu the osmotic pressure the osmotic pressure
exerted by colloids in exerted by colloids in
solutionsolution
uu designated as designated as π.π.
Internal Environment
nn Homeostasis must be preserved for optimal Homeostasis must be preserved for optimal
cellular functioning and viabilitycellular functioning and viability
uu Balance between input and output must be maintainedBalance between input and output must be maintained
uu Maintained byMaintained by
FF KidneysKidneys
FF BrainBrain
FF LungsLungs
FF SkinSkin
FF GI tractGI tract
uu Compromised by major surgical stressCompromised by major surgical stress
Why do anything?
nn Why bother with Why bother with ““insins”” and and ““outsouts””??
uu That is, if we did nothing, couldnThat is, if we did nothing, couldn’’t we achieve balance t we achieve balance
by letting it all stay in?by letting it all stay in?
nn Answer: NoAnswer: No
uu The body produces metabolites that are eliminated in The body produces metabolites that are eliminated in
the urine:the urine:
FF UreaUrea
FF CreatinineCreatinine
FF AcidAcid
uu You must excrete 500 You must excrete 500 -- 800 ml of urine a day to excrete 800 ml of urine a day to excrete
products of metabolismproducts of metabolism
“Ins”
nn Normal person: Oral Normal person: Oral
intakeintake
uu 1 to 2.5 liters per day1 to 2.5 liters per day
FF 100 to 1,500 ml liquid100 to 1,500 ml liquid
FF 400 400 -- 1000 ml1000 ml’’s s
•• extracted from solid extracted from solid
foodfood
•• oxidative metabolism oxidative metabolism
(~400 ml/day)(~400 ml/day)
“Outs”
nn UrineUrine
uu ~800 ~800 -- 1500 ml daily1500 ml daily
nn StoolStool
uu ~250 ml daily~250 ml daily
nn Insensible lossInsensible loss
uu 600 ml daily600 ml daily
FF 75% lungs75% lungs
FF 25% skin25% skin
uu Increased due to fever, Increased due to fever,
hyperventilation, hyperventilation,
hypermetabolismhypermetabolism, arid , arid
environment, evaporation environment, evaporation
(i.e., from exposed viscera)(i.e., from exposed viscera)
Fundamental Concepts
nn Electrolytes are measured in terms of their Electrolytes are measured in terms of their
concentrationconcentration within a fluid, not their contentwithin a fluid, not their content
Normal Concentrations of Plasma
Electrolytes
Mg++
HCO3-
Cl-
K+
Na+
Electrolyte
1.7 1.7 –– 2.32.3
22 22 –– 3232
95 95 –– 106106
3.5 3.5 –– 4.84.8
135 135 –– 145145
Normal plasma
concentration (mEq/L)
Normal Volume and Composition of
Body Fluids
2020--1601602020--40401010--20202020--8080~1,000~1,000Saliva
00120120--16016055--10102020--1001001,000 1,000 ––
2,0002,000
Gastric juice
2020--60604040--606055--1010150150--250250~1,000~1,000Bile
8080--1201201010--606055--10101201201,000 1,000 ––
2,0002,000
Pancreatic
juice
VariableVariableVariableVariable551401401,000 1,000 ––
2,0002,000
Succus
entericus
00303030307575200200--1,5001,500Colon
[HCO3-]
(mEq/L)
[Cl-]
(mEq/L)
[K+]
(mEq/L)
[Na+]
(mEq/L)
Daily loss
(ml)
Source
004040--606055--10102020--7070200200--1,0001,000Sweat
Volume Disorders
nn Occur due to adding or subtracting an Occur due to adding or subtracting an ISOISOtonictonic
fluidfluid
uu Primarily affects extracellular fluid volumePrimarily affects extracellular fluid volume
uu No impact on intracellular fluid volumeNo impact on intracellular fluid volume
uu No fluid shifts between compartmentsNo fluid shifts between compartments
FF (unless volume deficit is so severe than cell membrane pumps (unless volume deficit is so severe than cell membrane pumps
fail to maintain fail to maintain transcellulartranscellular balance)balance)
Causes of Extracellular Volume Deficits
nn Loss of both sodium and Loss of both sodium and
waterwater
uu not necessarily in the same not necessarily in the same
proportionproportion
nn Acute or chronic GI fluid Acute or chronic GI fluid
losseslosses
uu DiarrheaDiarrhea
uu VomitingVomiting
uu FistulaeFistulae
uu NG suctionNG suction
nn Fluid sequestration (Fluid sequestration (““third third
spacingspacing””))
uu PostinjuryPostinjury
FF BurnsBurns
FF Multiple traumaMultiple trauma
uu PostsurgicalPostsurgical
nn Excessive urinary sodium Excessive urinary sodium
losseslosses
uu Renal diseaseRenal disease
uu Adrenal diseaseAdrenal disease
uu Diuretic administrationDiuretic administration
Extracellular Volume Deficits:
Signs and Symptoms
nn Orthostatic hypotensionOrthostatic hypotension
nn Narrowed pulse pressureNarrowed pulse pressure
nn TachycardiaTachycardia
nn Evidence of reduced venous fillingEvidence of reduced venous filling
nn OliguriaOliguria
uu Concentrated urineConcentrated urine
nn DrowsinessDrowsiness
nn Mild decrease in body temperatureMild decrease in body temperature
nn Small, soft tongueSmall, soft tongue
nn Reduced skin turgorReduced skin turgor
nn More severe volume deficits eventually lead to stupor or More severe volume deficits eventually lead to stupor or comacoma
uu reduced deep tendon reflexesreduced deep tendon reflexes
uu muscle muscle atonyatony
Extracellular Volume Deficits:
Management
nn Replacement with Replacement with parenteralparenteral fluidsfluids
uu CrystalloidsCrystalloids
uu ColloidsColloids
nn Rapidity of replacement depends upon severity of deficit Rapidity of replacement depends upon severity of deficit and underlying general health of the patientand underlying general health of the patient
uu Severe deficits: 500 ml to 1,000 ml bolusesSevere deficits: 500 ml to 1,000 ml boluses
uu Lesser volumes with the elderly and infirmLesser volumes with the elderly and infirm
nn Monitor clinical responseMonitor clinical response
uu Blood pressure, urine output, correction of other signs that iniBlood pressure, urine output, correction of other signs that initially tially signalledsignalled volume deficitvolume deficit
nn Set a volume administration thresholdSet a volume administration threshold
uu If administered volume is exceeded, a more specific indication oIf administered volume is exceeded, a more specific indication of f nature and degree of volume status is requirednature and degree of volume status is required
FF Typically a central venous pressure monitor or, more precisely, Typically a central venous pressure monitor or, more precisely, pulmonary artery catheterpulmonary artery catheter
Extracellular Volume Deficits:
Maintenance
nn VolumeVolume
uu Determine total quantity of fluid volume loss over 24 hour perioDetermine total quantity of fluid volume loss over 24 hour periodd
uu Add constant for insensible lossesAdd constant for insensible losses
FF ~ 500 ml at sea level~ 500 ml at sea level
FF ~ 1,000 ml at elevations, in arid environments~ 1,000 ml at elevations, in arid environments
FF Higher insensible losses with fevers, Higher insensible losses with fevers, hypermetabolismhypermetabolism
nn ConcentrationConcentration
uu Determine sodium concentration of each fluidDetermine sodium concentration of each fluid
FF Measure concentrations if necessaryMeasure concentrations if necessary
uu Divide total by the total fluid volume to arrive at the requiredDivide total by the total fluid volume to arrive at the requiredsodium concentrationsodium concentration
uu Same process can be used for other specific electrolytes when Same process can be used for other specific electrolytes when necessarynecessary
nn RateRate
uu Divide the total volume by 24 (hours) to calculate the total fluDivide the total volume by 24 (hours) to calculate the total fluid id raterate
Example Case #1
nn You are providing care for a 32 yearYou are providing care for a 32 year--old male who old male who
was involved in a motor vehicle collision, was involved in a motor vehicle collision,
sustaining a left sustaining a left pneumohemothoraxpneumohemothorax, a , a
retroperitoneal hematoma, and a pancreatic retroperitoneal hematoma, and a pancreatic
transection.transection.
nn He is now 6 days postHe is now 6 days post--injury and has a paralytic injury and has a paralytic
ileusileus and what appears to be an antibioticand what appears to be an antibiotic--
associated enterocolitisassociated enterocolitis
uu He cannot eat and he has diarrheaHe cannot eat and he has diarrhea
Extracellular Volume Deficits:
Maintenance
2.9802.980TotalTotal
0.1800.180JP drainJP drain
0.5600.560Chest tubeChest tube
0.4000.400DiarrheaDiarrhea
0.6000.600InsensibleInsensible
1.2401.240UrineUrine
Volume Volume
(L)(L)
SourceSource
What
happens if
these losses
continue
without
replacement?
Cumulative Fluid Balance without
Replacement
--20,86020,860--17,88017,880--14,90014,900--11,92011,920--8,9408,940--5,9605,960--2,9802,980Net Net
balancebalance
2,9802,9802,9802,9802,9802,9802,9802,9802,9802,9802,9802,9802,9802,980
Daily Daily
fluid fluid
losseslosses
Day 7Day 7Day 6Day 6Day 5Day 5Day 4Day 4Day 3Day 3Day 2Day 2Day 1Day 1
Extracellular Volume Deficits:
Maintenance
2092092.9802.980TotalTotal
25251401400.1800.180JP drainJP drain
78781401400.5600.560Chest tubeChest tube
56561401400.4000.400DiarrheaDiarrhea
121220200.6000.600InsensibleInsensible
373730301.2401.240UrineUrine
Total NaTotal Na++
lost (lost (mEqmEq))[Na[Na++] ]
((mEqmEq/L)/L)Volume Volume
(L)(L)
SourceSource
Extracellular Volume Deficits:
Maintenance
7070Average [Na+] (Average [Na+] (mEqmEq/L) = /L) =
209/2.98 =209/2.98 =
2092092.9802.980TotalTotal
25251401400.1800.180JP drainJP drain
78781401400.5600.560Chest tubeChest tube
56561401400.4000.400DiarrheaDiarrhea
121220200.6000.600InsensibleInsensible
373730301.2401.240UrineUrine
Total NaTotal Na++
lost (lost (mEqmEq))[Na[Na++] ]
((mEqmEq/L)/L)Volume Volume
(L)(L)
SourceSource
Electrolyte Content of Parenteral Fluids
(mEq/L)
Extracellular Volume Deficits:
Maintenance
7070Average [Na+] (Average [Na+] (mEqmEq/L) = /L) =
209/2.98 =209/2.98 =
2092092.9802.980TotalTotal
25251401400.1800.180JP drainJP drain
78781401400.5600.560Chest tubeChest tube
56561401400.4000.400DiarrheaDiarrhea
121220200.6000.600InsensibleInsensible
373730301.2401.240UrineUrine
Total NaTotal Na++
lost (lost (mEqmEq))[Na[Na++] ]
((mEqmEq/L)/L)Volume Volume
(L)(L)
SourceSource
= D5½ NS at 2,980 ml/24 hours
= D5½ NS at 125 ml/hr
Example Case #2
nn You are caring for a patient on his 2You are caring for a patient on his 2ndnd day day
following an open cholecystectomy and a common following an open cholecystectomy and a common
bile duct exploration for acute bile duct exploration for acute suppurativesuppurative
cholangitischolangitis
nn He has a nasogastric tube and a JacksonHe has a nasogastric tube and a Jackson--Pratt Pratt
drain in placedrain in place
Extracellular Volume Deficits:
Maintenance
1461463.0803.080TotalTotal
25251401400.1800.180JP drainJP drain
28281401400.2000.200InsensibleInsensible
242460600.4000.400NG lossesNG losses
696930302.32.3UrineUrine
Total NaTotal Na++
lost (lost (mEqmEq))[Na[Na++] ]
((mEqmEq/L)/L)Volume Volume
(L)(L)
SourceSource
Extracellular Volume Deficits:
Maintenance
4747Average [Na+] (Average [Na+] (mEqmEq/L) = /L) =
146/3.08 =146/3.08 =
1461463.0803.080TotalTotal
25251401400.1800.180JP drainJP drain
28281401400.2000.200InsensibleInsensible
242460600.4000.400NG lossesNG losses
696930302.32.3UrineUrine
Total NaTotal Na++
lost (lost (mEqmEq))[Na[Na++] ]
((mEqmEq/L)/L)Volume Volume
(L)(L)
SourceSource
General Rule: Replace no more than 1,500 ml of
daily urine output
─or you’ll be chasing your own volume infusions as
the urine output cumulatively increases
Extracellular Volume Deficits:
Maintenance
4747Average [Na+] (Average [Na+] (mEqmEq/L) = /L) =
146/3.08 =146/3.08 =
1461463.0803.080TotalTotal
25251401400.1800.180JP drainJP drain
28281401400.2000.200InsensibleInsensible
242460600.4000.400NG lossesNG losses
696930302.32.3UrineUrine
Total NaTotal Na++
lost (lost (mEqmEq))[Na[Na++] ]
((mEqmEq/L)/L)Volume Volume
(L)(L)
SourceSource
Extracellular Volume Deficits:
Maintenance
5454Average [Na+] (Average [Na+] (mEqmEq/L) = /L) =
146/3.08 =146/3.08 =
1221222.2802.280TotalTotal
25251401400.1800.180JP drainJP drain
28281401400.2000.200InsensibleInsensible
242460600.4000.400NG lossesNG losses
454530301.51.5UrineUrine
Total NaTotal Na++
lost (lost (mEqmEq))[Na[Na++] ]
((mEqmEq/L)/L)Volume Volume
(L)(L)
SourceSource
= D51/3 NS at 2,280 ml/24 hours
= D51/3 NS at 100 ml/hr
Volume Excess
nn Causes:Causes:
uu IatrogenicIatrogenic
uu Renal InsufficiencyRenal Insufficiency
uu CirrhosisCirrhosis
uu CHFCHF
Fluid & Electrolyte Abnormalities
nn Hypernatremia (ICDHypernatremia (ICD--9 code 276.0)9 code 276.0)
nn Hyponatremia (ICDHyponatremia (ICD--9 code 276.1)9 code 276.1)
nn Hyperkalemia (ICDHyperkalemia (ICD--9 code 276.7)9 code 276.7)
nn Hypokalemia (ICDHypokalemia (ICD--9 code 276.8)9 code 276.8)
nn Hypercalcemia (ICDHypercalcemia (ICD--9 code 275.42)9 code 275.42)
nn Hypocalcemia ( ICDHypocalcemia ( ICD--9 code 275.41)9 code 275.41)
nn Hyper/hypomagnesemia (ICDHyper/hypomagnesemia (ICD--9 code 275.2)9 code 275.2)
nn Hyper/hypophosphatemia (ICDHyper/hypophosphatemia (ICD--9 code 275.3)9 code 275.3)
nn Hypervolemia (ICDHypervolemia (ICD--9 code 276.6)9 code 276.6)
nn Hypovolemia (ICDHypovolemia (ICD--9 code 276.5)9 code 276.5)
Sodium Concentration Abnormalities
Hypernatremia = Dehydration
Hyponatremia = Overhydration
Dehydration = Hypovolemia
Overhydration = Hypervolemia
H2O H2O H2O
Concentration Changes
Normal hydrationOverhydration Dehydration
Na+ Na+ Na+
EunatremiaHyponatremia Hypernatremia
Concentration Changes
Normal hydrationOverhydration Dehydration
EunatremiaHyponatremia Hypernatremia
Body water
Decreased Normal Increased
Decreased
Normal
Increased
Volu
me
stat
us
Hypervolemichypernatremia
HypervolemiaHypervolemichyponatremia
Hypovolemic
hypernatremiaHypovolemia
Hypovolemic
hyponatremia
Hypernatremia HyponatremiaNormal
(Eunatremia, normovolemia)
Hypernatremia & hyponatremia
nn Abnormalities of sodium concentration most Abnormalities of sodium concentration most
commonly result primarily from alterations in commonly result primarily from alterations in
water balancewater balance
nn Hypernatremia typically results from loss of Hypernatremia typically results from loss of
water, not from excess sodium content of the bodywater, not from excess sodium content of the body
nn Hyponatremia most commonly results from Hyponatremia most commonly results from
overhydrationoverhydration (i.e., excess water), not from (i.e., excess water), not from
inadequate salt contentinadequate salt content
Hyponatremia
nn Symptoms:Symptoms:
uu Mental obtundationMental obtundation
uu SeizuresSeizures
nn Differential diagnosis:Differential diagnosis:
uu Total body water excessTotal body water excess
uu Factitious (i.e., hyperglycemia)Factitious (i.e., hyperglycemia)
FF [Na+] is reduced by 1.6 [Na+] is reduced by 1.6 mEqmEq/L for every 100 mg/dl (5.5 /L for every 100 mg/dl (5.5 mmolmmol/L) rise /L) rise in glucose above normalin glucose above normal
uu SIADHSIADH
uu SepsisSepsis
uu Renal FailureRenal Failure
FF Associated with increased total body sodium contentAssociated with increased total body sodium content
FF Pitting edemaPitting edema
Management of Hyponatremia
nn Assessment of volume statusAssessment of volume status
uu HypervolemiaHypervolemia
FF Seen with excess free water intake or SIADHSeen with excess free water intake or SIADH
FF Treated with fluid/free water restrictionTreated with fluid/free water restriction
uu EuvolemiaEuvolemia
FF May be factitiousMay be factitious
FF Free water restriction usually helpfulFree water restriction usually helpful
uu HypovolemiaHypovolemia
FF Hypotension & Hypotension & oliguriaoliguria must be treated promptly to avert acute renal must be treated promptly to avert acute renal failurefailure
uu Severe hyponatremia: < 120 Severe hyponatremia: < 120 mEqmEq/L/L
FF Calculate sodium deficit & replace accordinglyCalculate sodium deficit & replace accordingly
Treatment of Severe Hyponatremia
Normal NaNormal Na++ ((mEqmEq/L) /L) –– actual Naactual Na++ ((mEqmEq/L) = Na/L) = Na++ deficit (deficit (mEqmEq/L)/L)
Example: 140 Example: 140 –– 110 = 30110 = 30
0.6 x body wt. (kg) = Total body water (L)0.6 x body wt. (kg) = Total body water (L)
Example: 0.6 x 60 = 36Example: 0.6 x 60 = 36
TBW (L) x NaTBW (L) x Na++ deficit (deficit (mEqmEq/L) = estimated Na/L) = estimated Na++ deficit (deficit (mEqmEq))
Example: 36 x 30 = 1,080Example: 36 x 30 = 1,080
3.0% hypertonic saline solution contains 0.5 mEq/ml
Therefore, replacement is calculated:
(Estimated Na+ deficit [mEq])/0.5 = volume of 3% saline (ml)
Example: 1,080/0.5 = 2,160
Treatment of Severe Hyponatremia
nn To avoid neurologic complications, [NaTo avoid neurologic complications, [Na++] should ] should
not be raised by more than 12 not be raised by more than 12 mEqmEq/L during the /L during the
first 24 hoursfirst 24 hours
nn Once [NaOnce [Na++] ] ≥≥ 120 120 mEqmEq/L or symptoms have /L or symptoms have
resolved, further aggressive correction generally is resolved, further aggressive correction generally is
not requirednot required
Hypernatremia
nn CausesCauses
uu Inadequate free water intakeInadequate free water intake
FF Elderly, debilitatedElderly, debilitated
uu Excessive free water lossesExcessive free water losses
FF Gastrointestinal (diarrhea, vomiting), sweating (without water Gastrointestinal (diarrhea, vomiting), sweating (without water
replenishment)replenishment)
uu Inadequate postoperative fluid replacementInadequate postoperative fluid replacement
uu Diabetes Diabetes insipidusinsipidus
FF CentralCentral
FF NephrogenicNephrogenic
uu Sodium overloadSodium overload
FF Intake of hypertonic sodium solutionsIntake of hypertonic sodium solutions
Causes of Diabetes Insipidus
nn CentralCentral
uu IdiopathicIdiopathic
uu TraumaticTraumatic
uu NeurosurgicalNeurosurgical
uu CNS CNS neoplasmsneoplasms
uu AlcoholAlcohol
uu DiphenylhydantoinDiphenylhydantoin
uu EosinophilicEosinophilic granulomagranuloma
uu SarcoidosisSarcoidosis
nn NephrogenicNephrogenic
uu Congenital (usually sexCongenital (usually sex--
linked dominant)linked dominant)
uu LithiumLithium
uu DemeclocyclineDemeclocycline
uu AmphotericinAmphotericin
uu MethoxyfluraneMethoxyflurane
uu PropoxyphenePropoxyphene overdoseoverdose
Treatment of Hypernatremia
nn Overly rapid correction can produce cerebral Overly rapid correction can produce cerebral
edema, seizures, permanent neurologic damage, or edema, seizures, permanent neurologic damage, or
deathdeath
nn No sequelae observed when [NaNo sequelae observed when [Na++] lowered at rate ] lowered at rate
of 0.5 of 0.5 mEqmEq/L/hr or less/L/hr or less
uu Thus, 14 Thus, 14 mEqmEq/L concentration excess should be /L concentration excess should be
lowered over 28 hours or morelowered over 28 hours or more
uu 4.8L/28 hours = 170 ml/hour D4.8L/28 hours = 170 ml/hour D55WW
uu DonDon’’t forget to keep up with ongoing losses in t forget to keep up with ongoing losses in
addition to replacing this deficitaddition to replacing this deficit
Diabetes Insipidus Management
nn Ideally, Ideally, hypernatremiahypernatremia can be corrected by can be corrected by
supplementing with free watersupplementing with free water
nn In cases where water alone is inadequate, In cases where water alone is inadequate, dDAVPdDAVP
(a 2(a 2--AA substitute of ADH) can be usedAA substitute of ADH) can be used
uu usual dose 5 to 20 mg QDusual dose 5 to 20 mg QD--BIDBID
uu nasal spraynasal spray
uu no no vasopressorvasopressor activityactivity
uu DisadvantagesDisadvantages
FF Long duration of actionLong duration of action→→water retention & hyponatremiawater retention & hyponatremia
FF Can be a problem in acute head injury with cycling between Can be a problem in acute head injury with cycling between
SIADH & DISIADH & DI
FF ExpensiveExpensive
Case #3
nn A 28A 28--yearyear--old 72 kg male sustained a severe old 72 kg male sustained a severe intracerebralintracerebral hemorrhage following a motorcycle hemorrhage following a motorcycle crash 4 hours ago. He underwent arteriography to crash 4 hours ago. He underwent arteriography to embolizeembolize a bleeding a bleeding splenicsplenic vessel. He has received vessel. He has received 3,500 ml of crystalloid resuscitation. He is now 3,500 ml of crystalloid resuscitation. He is now producing 600producing 600--1,200 ml of urine per hour.1,200 ml of urine per hour.
nn What are the possible causes of his high urine output?What are the possible causes of his high urine output?
A.A. SIADHSIADH
B.B. Contrast loadContrast load
C.C. Diabetes Diabetes insipidusinsipidus
D.D. Diuretic administrationDiuretic administration
Case #3
nn Which of the following tests would most quickly Which of the following tests would most quickly
distinguish between IV contrast load and distinguish between IV contrast load and
diabetes diabetes insipidusinsipidus??
A.A. Serum chloride and urine Serum chloride and urine osmolalityosmolality
B.B. Serum sodium and urine specific gravitySerum sodium and urine specific gravity
C.C. Serum and urine Serum and urine osmolalityosmolality
D.D. BUN and urine BUN and urine osmolalityosmolality
Distinction between Specific Gravity and
Osmolality
nn Specific gravitySpecific gravity
uu Density of a solution relative to the density of waterDensity of a solution relative to the density of water
FF WaterWater’’s density is set arbitrarily at 1s density is set arbitrarily at 1
uu Density is defined as mass/volumeDensity is defined as mass/volume
uu Therefore, Therefore, SpGSpG is related to the is related to the weightweight a substance a substance
providesprovides
nn OsmolalityOsmolality
uu Relates to the number of particles exerting an Relates to the number of particles exerting an osmolarosmolar
effect that are in solutioneffect that are in solution
uu Therefore, Therefore, OsmOsm depends upon a molecular depends upon a molecular
concentrationconcentration
Case #3
nn The patientThe patient’’s serum sodium is 154 s serum sodium is 154 mEqmEq/L and /L and
his urine specific gravity is 1.006.his urine specific gravity is 1.006.
nn His urine concentration & volume are:His urine concentration & volume are:
A.A. Physiologically appropriatePhysiologically appropriate
B.B. Physiologically inappropriatePhysiologically inappropriate
Case #3
nn The patientThe patient’’s serum sodium is 154 s serum sodium is 154 mEqmEq/L and /L and
his urine specific gravity is 1.006.his urine specific gravity is 1.006.
nn His urine concentration & volume is:His urine concentration & volume is:
A.A. Physiologically appropriatePhysiologically appropriate
B.B. Physiologically inappropriatePhysiologically inappropriate
nn He has:He has:
A.A. Diabetes Diabetes insipidusinsipidus
B.B. Contrast loadContrast load
What is the patient’s free water deficit?
Case #3
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Acid-Base Metabolism
nn IntracellularIntracellular
uu Renal excretion of inorganic acids anions with NHRenal excretion of inorganic acids anions with NH44
uu Metabolism of organic acid anionsMetabolism of organic acid anions
nn ExtracellularExtracellular
uu HClHCl + NaHCO+ NaHCO33 →→ NaClNaCl + H+ H22COCO33
Buffer Systems
nn IntracellularIntracellular
uu ProteinsProteins
uu PhosphatesPhosphates
nn ExtracellularExtracellular
uu Bicarbonate/Carbonic Acid systemBicarbonate/Carbonic Acid system
uu (proteins)(proteins)
uu (hemoglobin)(hemoglobin)
Differentiation of Acid-Base Status
↓↓PcoPco22↑↑Base excessBase excess
((↑↑ HCOHCO33--))
Alkalosis
↑↑PcoPco22↓↓Base excessBase excess
((↓↓ HCOHCO33--))
Acidosis
RespiratoryMetabolic
Respiratory Acidosis
nn Defined as hypoventilationDefined as hypoventilation
nn More common in medical patientsMore common in medical patients
uu COPD (chronic compensation)COPD (chronic compensation)
uu ““5050--5050”” clubclub
nn Seen with Seen with oversedationoversedation, poor pulmonary toilet, poor pulmonary toilet
uu Can cause agitationCan cause agitation
uu Needs to be evaluated before sedating patientNeeds to be evaluated before sedating patient
Respiratory Alkalosis
nn More common than previously thoughtMore common than previously thought
nn Secondary to hyperventilationSecondary to hyperventilation
uu painpain
uu apprehensionapprehension
uu hypoxiahypoxia
uu CHICHI
nn Tachypnea Tachypnea ≠≠ hyperventilationhyperventilation
nn Associated with Associated with hypokalemiahypokalemia →→ arrhythmiasarrhythmias
Metabolic Acidosis
nn Anaerobic metabolism fromAnaerobic metabolism from
uu Inadequate circulationInadequate circulation
FF Volume depletionVolume depletion
FF Poor cardiac functionPoor cardiac function
FF SepsisSepsis
nn Excessive alkali lossExcessive alkali loss
uu Diarrhea, fistulaeDiarrhea, fistulae
nn Diabetic Diabetic KetoacidosisKetoacidosis
nn Renal failureRenal failure
Metabolic Alkalosis
nn Excessive alkali intakeExcessive alkali intake
nn Loss of acidLoss of acid
uu High gastric outputHigh gastric output
FF NG tubes, vomiting, pyloric obstructionNG tubes, vomiting, pyloric obstruction
FF ““Paradoxical Paradoxical aciduriaaciduria””
Paradoxical Aciduria in Metabolic
Alkalosis from High Gastric Losses
Volume loss
↑ Aldosterone secretion
↑ K+/H+ exchange for Na+ absorption
Aciduria
Hypokalemia
nn Symptoms:Symptoms:
uu WeaknessWeakness
uu Flattened TFlattened T--waves on EKG waves on EKG
nn Differential diagnosis:Differential diagnosis:
uu Metabolic alkalosis causing shift of K+ in exchange for H+Metabolic alkalosis causing shift of K+ in exchange for H+
uu Renal losses from diuretic useRenal losses from diuretic use
uu GI lossesGI losses
FF NGNG
FF DiarrheaDiarrhea
uu Inadequate supplementationInadequate supplementation
Hypokalemia
Treatment
nn No accurate calculation of potassium deficitNo accurate calculation of potassium deficit
uu Decrease of 2 Decrease of 2 mEqmEq/L = 200 /L = 200 mEqmEq deficit deficit
uu Decrease of 3 Decrease of 3 mEqmEq/L = 400/L = 400--500 500 mEqmEq deficit deficit
nn Preferable to replace by Preferable to replace by enteralenteral route (40route (40--60 60 mEqmEq
p.o./day)p.o./day)
nn IV route no more that 20 IV route no more that 20 mEqmEq/hr/hr
Hyperkalemia
nn Symptoms:Symptoms:
uu Nausea, vomiting, abdominal painNausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
uu Cardiac arrhythmias Cardiac arrhythmias
uu Peaked TPeaked T--waves, wide QRS, ST depressionwaves, wide QRS, ST depression
nn Differential diagnosis:Differential diagnosis:
uu Renal failureRenal failure
uu Iatrogenic potassium administrationIatrogenic potassium administration
Hyperkalemia
Treatmentnn Counteract cardiac toxicity Counteract cardiac toxicity
uu Administer CaAdminister Ca++++ gluconategluconate or or CaClCaCl
nn Drive KDrive K++ into the cellsinto the cellsuu Administer NaAdminister Na++ Bicarbonate Bicarbonate -- raises pH raises pH
uu Administer Insulin 25U IV and D50 Administer Insulin 25U IV and D50
uu Administer Administer AlbuterolAlbuterolFF for resistant for resistant hyperkalemiahyperkalemia
FF increases plasma insulin concentrationincreases plasma insulin concentration
FF lowers K+ level by 0.5lowers K+ level by 0.5--1.5 1.5 mEqmEq/L/L
FF Beneficial in patients when fluid overload is concern (i.e., Beneficial in patients when fluid overload is concern (i.e., renal failure) renal failure)
nn Bind KBind K++
uu KK++ binding resins binding resins -- KayexalateKayexalate (25 (25 -- 50g) 50g)
nn DialysisDialysisuu True last resort True last resort
Summary
nn The surgical patient can manifest a variety of fluid The surgical patient can manifest a variety of fluid
and electrolyte disorders in a variety of settingsand electrolyte disorders in a variety of settings
nn A thorough understanding of basic physiology A thorough understanding of basic physiology
coupled with clinical acumen is the physiciancoupled with clinical acumen is the physician’’s s
toolkit for managing these disorderstoolkit for managing these disorders