Fluid Balance
Fluid balance across this membrane is governed by Starling forces: hydrostatic pressure (pushing fluid out of capillaries) and oncotic pressure (pulling fluid into capillaries).
What our notes say
- Fluid balance across this membrane is governed by Starling forces: hydrostatic pressure (pushing fluid out of capillaries) and oncotic pressure (pulling fluid into capillaries). (Pulmonary oedema and ARDS)
- Fluid balance is the net difference between fluid intake (oral, enteral, parenteral, metabolic water) and fluid output (urine, feces, insensible loss, drains, vomiting, diarrhea, third‑space loss). (Fluid balance)
- | Transfusion‑related acute lung injury (TRALI) | Supportive ventilation, diuretics only if fluid overload, avoid diuretics if hypovolaemic | Lung injury is immune‑mediated; fluid balance is key | (Blood transfusion and reactions)
- Steroidogenesis inhibitors – they are not used for pituitary adenomas and can worsen hypertension and fluid balance. (Pituitary disorders)
- Urine output, intake, vomiting and diarrhoea help assess fluid balance. (Paediatric History Taking and Physical Examination)
- Regular assessment of respiratory status, urine output, and fluid balance. (Pulmonary oedema and ARDS)