AlterationsinFluid,ElectrolyteandAcid-BaseBalance分析.pptVIP

Alterations in Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance Ball Bindler Donna Hills EdD APN Pediatric Differences ECF/ICF ratio varies with age Neonates and infants have proportionately larger ECF vol Infants: high daily fluid requirement with little fluid reserve; this makes the infant vulnerable to dehydration. Fluid Loss; Infants and 2yr. excretion is via the urine, feces, lungs and skin have greater daily fluid loss than older child more dependent upon adequate intake greater about of skin surface (BSA), therefore greater insensible loss. respiratory and metabolic rates are higher therefore