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CSF, synovial fluid, saliva, nasal mucous



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1 manifestations of heat exhaustion 2 what percent of fluid is ICF



3 examples of transcellular fluid 4 interventions for moderate hypothermia (2)



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manifestations of heat exhaustion flu-like symptoms


manifestations of heat stroke (3) high body temp, hot/dry skin, mental status change


interventions for heat-related illnesses cooling (ice packs, immerse pt. in cold water, fan rapidly) and
rehydration


interventions for mild hypothermia (3) remove wet clothing
external warming
drink warm liquids


interventions for moderate hypothermia (2) active external/internal (core) warming
handle gently


interventions for severe hypothermia (3) handle gently
avoid external rewarming with heating devices
core rewarming with warm IV solution

, interventions for superficial frostbite seek shelter
use body heat to rewarm


interventions for severe frostbite (2) rapid rewarming in warm water bath
pain control


what to avoid with frostbite do NOT rub/massage/use dry heat to rewarm tissue


most common substance in the body water


3 populations most likely to be dehydrated older adults
women
obese individuals


fluid inside the cells intracellular fluid


what percent of fluid is ICF 62%


what percent of fluid is ECF 38%


2 types of ECF intravascular (plasma)
interstitial (fluid between cells)


also known as the Third Space interstitial fluid


examples of transcellular fluid CSF, synovial fluid, saliva, nasal mucous


concentration of particles in the fluid osmolarity


4 aspects of body fluid regulation thirst
kidneys
hormones
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system


hormones involved with fluid regulation aldosterone
antidiuretic hormone
atrial natriuretic factor


minimal acceptable urine output 30 mL/hour


1 liter of water 2.2 lbs


1 pound of weight change 500 mL fluid


best indicator of fluid loss and gain daily weight


common causes of dehydration (8) insufficient intake
hemorrhage
vomiting/diarrhea
high drain output
high urine output
excessive sweating
burns
difficulty swallowing

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