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Definition |
Dehydration is a physiological disturbance caused by the reduction or translocation of bloody fluids |
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Etiology- decreased fluid intake (rear) |
Pharyngitis Respiratory distress Anorexia Physical restrictions: depressed CNS, child abuse |
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Increased fluid output (insensible losses) |
Fever- every 1 degree increase in temp= 12% of fluid loss Sweating Heat stroke Hyperventilation |
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Increase fluid output (renal losses) |
Osmotic: hyperglycaemia, DKA, incorrectly mixed formula Non-osmotic: sustained hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, chronic renal failure, diabetes insipidus |
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Increased fluid output (GI losses) |
Vomiting Diarrhoea |
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Increased fluid output (translocation of fluids) |
Burns Ascities |
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Dehydration management |
Oral rehydration therapy when possible Assess BGL, manage hypoglycaemia 2ml/kg 10% glucose IV fluid replacement 10-20ml/kg Deficit- % loss of body weight x body weight |
