Fluid, Electrolytes and Acid-Base-Regulation

Abstract

Problems with fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance occur in the young, reflecting: low residual lung volume, high rate of fluid intake and output, high metabolic rate yielding more metabolic wastes, high rate of insensible water loss and Inefficiency of kidneys in infants. The very young and the very old are the most frequent victims of fluid, acid-base, and electrolyte imbalances. The disorders of water balance, sodium metabolism, potassium metabolism and acid base balance are discussed in detail.