Basic Concepts of Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy
Basic Concepts of Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy
Basic Concepts of Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy
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Conditions commonly associated with acid-base disorders include:<br />
vomiting/diarrhoea<br />
shock<br />
cardiogenic<br />
septic<br />
hypovolaemic<br />
acute kidney injury<br />
respiratory failure<br />
altered neurological status<br />
coma<br />
seizures<br />
decompensated diabetes<br />
hypo- or hyperkalaemia<br />
potassium metabolism is intimately linked with acid-base<br />
balance<br />
prolonged <strong>and</strong> excessive infusions <strong>of</strong> saline<br />
If an acid-base disturbance is suspected from clinical features the following<br />
investigations should be performed initially:<br />
Urea, creatinine <strong>and</strong> electrolytes<br />
Bicarbonate<br />
Chloride<br />
Arterial blood gases (including lactate)<br />
Step-by-step pathway to identify underlying cause<br />
pH to determine whether acidaemia or alkalaemia<br />
change in bicarbonate <strong>and</strong> base excess = metabolic process<br />
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