Transcript lecture 9x
Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
HLTH 120N; Lecture 9
Objectives
Describe 3 reasons fluid composition varies.
Identify the 4 electrolytes and their 3
functions. Identify the other mineral
essential for muscle contraction.
Indicate the 4 main functions of body fluids.
Know your recommendations for water,
sodium & potassium.
Explain how to effectively hydrate to
support exercise
Describe what occurs with dehydration, heat
stroke, and hypertension.
Body Fluid
The liquid portion of cells and tissues
Able to move freely, adapting to the shape
of the area that contains it
About 50−70% of healthy adult body
weight
Intracelluar fluid: within the cell
◦
of body fluid
Extracellular fluid: outside the cell
◦
of body fluid
◦ Interstitial fluid flows between cells that make up a
particular tissue
◦ Intravascular fluid is in the blood and lymph
Plasma transports blood cells within arteries, veins, and
capillaries
Fluid composition varies by:
Tissue type
◦
Gender
◦
tissues
tissues have higher fluid content than
more
Age
have more lean tissue, so they have
.
◦ With age, lean tissue is lost so
body water
.
Electrolytes
Predominant electrolytes
◦ Extracellular fluid:
◦ Intracellular fluid:
, chloride
, phosphorus
Dissolved substances that disassociate in
solution into electrically charged particles
◦ Positive charge:
◦ Negative charge:
,
.
,
.
Body Fluid Functions
Dissolve and transport substances
◦ Water is an excellent solvent
◦ Water-soluble substances are easily
transported in the bloodstream:
, AA’s, glucose, minerals, meds
◦ Fatty substances?
Fluid Functions cont.
Account for blood volume
◦ Correct body fluid levels maintain a healthful
blood volume
◦ Blood pressure
when volume rises
◦ Low blood pressure
◦ Kidneys help regulate blood volume
and pressure
Blood Volume/Pressure Regulation
Renin responds to decreased blood
pressure
Anti-diuretic hormone
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Angiotensin II (vasoconstrictor)
Aldosterone signals the kidneys to retain
sodium & chloride to retain water
Fluid Functions Cont.
Help maintain body temperature
◦ Must be within a safe range
◦ Only sustained high heat can increase body
temperature
◦
releases heat as water evaporates
to cool skin and blood
Fluid Functions Cont.
Protect and lubricate tissues
Examples:
◦ Cerebrospinal fluid ◦ Amniotic fluid ◦ Synovial fluid lubricates ◦ Tears cleanse & lubricate ◦ Saliva moistens food for swallowing
Fluid Function Recap
Electrolyte Functions
Help regulate fluid balance
◦ Cell membranes are permeable to water,
not electrolytes
◦ Water moves by osmosis to areas of
solute concentration
Provides control of water movement in & out of the cells
Electrolyte Function Cont.
Enable nerves to respond to stimuli
◦ Nerve impulses are initiated at nerve cell
membranes in response to a change in
electrical charge across the membrane
◦ Sodium & potassium ensure nerve impulses
are generated, transmitted, and completed
Depolarization—Action Potential—Repolarization
Electrolyte Functions Cont.
Signal muscle contractions
◦ Muscles contract in response to stimulation
of nerve cells
◦ Influx of
into the muscle
causes contraction
◦ Muscles relax after contraction once the
electrical signal is complete and calcium is
pumped out of the muscle cell
Thirst & Fluid Balance
Like hunger, thirst is signaled by the
with
◦ Increased salt & substances in the blood
◦ Reduced blood volume & pressure
Can occur with profuse sweating,
diarrhea, or low
.
◦ Dry mouth and throat from reduced saliva
Anti-diuretic hormone will signal the
to retain water
,
Water Loss
Sensible water loss
◦ Kidneys excrete water as urine
◦ Sweat during exercise/hot environment
Insensible water loss
◦ Skin (not sweating) or lungs
Significant loss
◦ Illness, injury, exercise, high altitude, pregnancy,
breastfeeding, diuretics
Supports all body functions
Fluid Recommendations:
◦ Women:
Men:
Can be very individualized
Lost water from
&
replaced
Best Food Sources:
must be
Water Balance Issues
Deficiency
◦ Fluid in < Fluid out
◦ One of the leading causes of death around the
world:
◦ Hypernatremia:
Toxicity
◦ Hyponatremia: dilution of blood sodium
Very rare; occurs mostly in
.
Sodium
charge
Functions
-cellular
◦ Exchanges with potassium for fluid balance,
pH balance, blood pressure
◦ Transmits nerve signals
◦ Aids in glucose absorption
RDA:
◦ Most Americans consume:
◦ AHA, ADA recommend under:
Hypernatremia/High intake
Hyponatremia/Low intake
◦ Hypertension
◦ Osteoarthritis/osteoporosis
◦ Type II Diabetes
◦ Respiratory complications
◦ Gallbladder disease
◦
blood pressure
◦ Poor kidney function
◦ Heart failure
◦ Cirrhosis of liver
Sodium Imbalance
Potassium
Functions:
◦ Fluid balance, nerve impulses
RDA:
Sources
Toxicitiy –
◦ weakness, vomiting, irregular heartbeat
Deficiency◦ weakness, paralysis, confusion, high BP
Chloride
Functions:
◦ Fluid balance, nerve impulses
◦ In the stomach as
, aids white blood cells
Best Source:
Deficiency is rare
Phosphorus
Role:
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Component of body’s energy source:
80% of body phosphorus is in:
Buffering agent
In the cell membrane, forms:
Sources: meat, nuts, seeds, fish, veggies
◦ High amounts in bottled/canned beverages
Toxicity:
◦ Renal disease, Vit D Supp’s, Antacids
◦ Causes spasms & convulsions
Dehydration
Fluid losses
◦ Causes:
fluid intake
Classified by % weight loss from fluids
Small losses:
Severe loss:
◦ Sleeplessness, nausea, flushed skin, poor
concentration
Untreated: cardiac arrest, coma, death
Fluid replacement & exercise
Consume water before, during, after
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2-3 hours prior:
30-60 min prior:
During <1 hr:
During >1 hr:
Measure body weight before & after
◦ For each lb lost, consume
.
Urine Color Chart
Heat Stroke
Fatal heat illness
◦ Failure of body’s heating mechanisms
◦ Rapid pulse, hot skin, loss of consciousness
Most vulnerable?
◦ More muscle mass = greater heat production
Ability to lose heat through sweat very
limited in humid environments
Hypertension
Inability to maintain blood pressure in a
healthy range
% of US adults hypertensive
Increases risk for:
Reduces brain function, impairs mobility
Type of blood pressure
Systolic
◦ Pressure arteries exert during contraction.
___________________
Diastolic
◦ Pressure in arteries during
Optimal:
Pre-hypertensive:
Hypertensive is > 140/90
.
Causes of hypertension
Primary cause unknown for 90-95%
5-10% from kidney disease, sleep apnea,
alcohol abuse
Over half have salt sensitivity
Others are salt resistant
5 lifestyle changes
◦ 5-10%
The DASH diet
Low-fat & high fiber
Encourages potassium, calcium, magenesium
◦ 10 servings fruits & vegetables/day
Sodium <3g
Blood pressure lowers within __________
The lower sodium intake, the better
Also reduces risk of _________________
Fluid & electrolyte considerations
Neuromuscular issues:
◦ Seizures – due to nerve impulse issues
◦ Muscular dystrophy
◦ Muscle cramps – involuntary spasms
Obesity
◦ 21% of calories come from beverages
◦ Researchers believe sweetened beverages
contribute to half the rise in calorie intake
DASH diet assignment
Create a 2,000 calorie diet meeting DASH
diet guidelines
Enter the diet into MyDiet Analysis
Hand in the list of foods with the print out
of nutrients for that day
1 paragraph: How does this diet compare to
your own? Should it only be recommended
with hypertension?