Tuesday, January 27, 2009

DNS

Hypovolaemia is the consequence of water and electrolyte Loss. Body fluid may be reduced by-
ž Haemorrhage or other medical conditions (Surgery, Diarrhea etc)
ž Reduced fluid intake (Dysphagia, coma)

Sign & Symptons of Hypovolaemia
ž Decrease Bloood Pressure, Increase Heart rate, Decrease urine output, Dry mucous membrane & Flattened neck vein
ž Thirst, Skin Turgor

In Hypovolaemic condition the body try its level best to restore body fluid by means of Reabsorption (through water Balance of the body). If failure, Multi system of the body is collapsed

So, if a patient losses water & electrolyte (Hypovolaemia), it will have to consider DNS to overcome from the Hypovolaemic condition.

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