Fluid overload and monitoring indices.
Undetected fluid overload can cause serious complications, such as circulatory failure and/or cardiogenic shock. Rather than relying on a single test, a combination of procedures and observations should be used to identify the problem. Early intervention is vital to prevent distress, pain and long hospital stays.
Edwards
S L
SL
University of Hertfordshire.
D001810:Blood Volume / Q000502:physiology; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000451:nursing*; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology*