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INTRODUCTION
Fluid and electrolyte management is paramount to the
care of the surgical patient Changes in both fluid volume and electrolyte composition occur preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively, as well as in response to trauma and sepsis The sections that follow review the normal anatomy of body fluids, electrolyte composition and concentration abnormalities and treatments, common metabolic derangements, and alternative resuscitative fluids
BODY FLUIDS
Total Body Water Water constitutes approximately 50 to 60% of total body weight The relationship between total body weight and total body water (TBW) is relatively constant for an individual and is primarily a reflection of body fat Young, lean males have a higher proportion of body weight as water than elderly or obese individuals In an average young adult male 60% of total body weight is TBW, whereas in an average young adult female it is 50%
a higher percentage of adipose tissue and lower percentage of muscle mass in most Estimates of percentage of TBW should be adjusted downward approximately 10 to 20% for obese individuals and upward by 10% for malnourished individuals The highest percentage of TBW is found in newborns, with approximately 80% of their total body weight comprised of water This decreases to approximately 65% by 1 year of age and thereafter remains fairly constant
Fluid Compartments
TBW
is divided into three functional fluid compartments: plasma, extravascular interstitial fluid, and intracew fluid The extracellular fluids (ECF), plasma and interstitial fluid, together comprise about one third of the TBW and the intracellular compartment the remaining two thirds
principal cation, and chloride and bicarbonate, the principal anions The intracellular fluid compartment is comprised primarily of the cations potassium and magnesium, and the anions phosphate and proteins The concentration gradient between compartments is maintained by adenosine triphosphatedriven sodiumpotassium pumps located with the cell membranes. The composition of the plasma and interstitial fluid differs only slightly in ionic composition
contribute to the balance of forces that determine fluid balance across the capillary endothelium Water is distributed evenly throughout all fluid compartments of the body Sodium-containing fluids are distributed throughout the ECF and add to the volume of both the intravascular and interstitial spaces
Osmotic Pressure
The concentration of electrolytes usually is expressed
in terms of the chemical combining activity, or equivalents. An equivalent of an ion is its atomic weight expressed in grams divided by the valence:
For univalent ions such as sodium, 1 mEq is the same as 1 mmol For divalent ions such as magnesium, 1 mmol equals 2 mEq
fluids is maintained between 290 and 310 mOsm in each compartment Because cell membranes are permeable to water, any change in osmotic pressure in one compartment is accompanied by a redistribution of water until the effective osmotic pressure between compartments is equal
will be a net movement of water from the intracellular to the extracellular compartment Conversely, if the ECF concentration of sodium decreases, water will move into the cells
H2O gain:
Sensible: Oral fluids 8001500 0 1500/h
Solid foods
Insensible: Water of oxidation Water of solution
500700
250 0
0
125 0
1500
800 500
H2O loss:
Sensible: Urine Intestinal Sweat Insensible: Lungs and skin 600 600 1500 8001500 0250 0 300 0 0 1400 2500 4000
per day, with the balance maintained by the kidneys With hyponatremia or hypovolemia, sodium excretion can be reduced to as little as 1 mEq/d or maximized to as much as 5000 mEq/d to achieve balance except in people with salt-wasting kidneys GI losses are isotonic to slightly hypotonic and contribute little to net gain or loss of free water when measured and appropriately replaced by isotonic salt solutions
general categories: disturbances in (a) volume (b) concentration (c) composition Isotonic gain or loss of salt solution results in extracellular volume changes, with little impact on intracellular fluid volume
pass between the ECF and intracellular fluid until solute concentration or osmolarity is equalized between the compartments Unlike with sodium, the concentration of most other ions in the ECF can be altered without significant change in the total number of osmotically active particles, producing only a compositional change For instance, doubling the serum potassium concentration will profoundly alter myocardial function without significantly altering volume or concentration of the fluid spaces
disorder in surgical patients and can be either acute or chronic Acute volume deficit is associated with cardiovascular and central nervous system signs, whereas chronic deficits display tissue signs, such as a decrease in skin turgor and sunken eyes, in addition to cardiovascular and central nervous system signs Laboratory examination may reveal an elevated blood urea nitrogen level if the deficit is severe enough to reduce glomerular filtration and hemoconcentration
osmolality, and urine sodium will be low, typically <20 mEq/L Serum sodium concentration does not necessarily reflect volume status and therefore may be high, normal, or low when a volume deficit is present The most common cause of volume deficit in surgical patients is a loss of GI fluids from nasogastric suction, vomiting, diarrhea, or enterocutaneous fistula In addition, sequestration secondary to soft tissue injuries, burns, and intra-abdominal processes such as peritonitis, obstruction, or prolonged surgery can also lead to massive volume deficits
Renal
Oliguria Azotemia
GI
Ileus
Bowel edema
Pulmonary
Pulmonary edema
Composition of GI Secretions
Type of Secretion Volume (mL/24 h) Na (mEq/L) K (mEq/L) Cl (mEq/L) HCO3 (mEq/L)
Stomach
10002000
6090
1030
100130
Small intestine
20003000
120140
510
90120
3040
Colon
Pancreas
600800
60
135145
30
510
40
7090
0
95115
Bile
300800
135145
510
90110
3040
secondary to renal dysfunction, congestive heart failure, or cirrhosis Both plasma and interstitial volumes usually are increased. Symptoms are primarily pulmonary and cardiovascular In fit patients, edema and hyperdynamic circulation are common and well tolerated. However, the elderly and patients with cardiac disease may quickly develop congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema in response to only a moderate volume excess
Volume Control
Volume changes are sensed by both osmoreceptors
and baroreceptors Osmoreceptors are specialized sensors that detect even small changes in fluid osmolality and drive changes in thirst and diuresis through the kidneys Baroreceptors also modulate volume in response to changes in pressure and circulating volume through specialized pressure sensors located in the aortic arch and carotid sinuses.
Concentration Changes
HYPONATREMIA A low serum sodium level occurs when there is an excess of extracellular water relative to sodium. In most cases of hyponatremia, sodium concentration is decreased as a consequence of either sodium depletion or dilution. Dilutional hyponatremia frequently results from excess extracellular water and therefore is associated with a high extracellular volume status
water administration can cause hyponatremia Postoperative patients are particularly prone to increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which increases reabsorption of free water from the kidneys with subsequent volume expansion and hyponatremia Causes include decreased sodium intake, such as consumption of a lowsodium diet or use of enteral feeds, which are typically low in sodium ; GI losses from vomiting, prolonged nasogastric suctioning, or diarrhea; and renal losses due to diuretic use or primary renal disease
HYPERNATREMIA Hypernatremia results from either a loss of free water or a gain of sodium in excess of water Hypervolemic hypernatremia usually is caused either by iatrogenic administration of sodium-containing fluids, including sodium bicarbonate, or mineralo corticoid excess as seen in hyperaldosteronism, Cushing's syndrome, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia Normovolemic hypernatremia can result from renal causes, including diabetes insipidus, diuretic use, and renal disease, or from nonrenal water loss from the GI tract or skin, although the same conditions can result in hypovolemic hypernatremia