Specific indicator for hypovolemia?
Fractional excretion of sodium in the urine
What happens to K+ levels in hypovolemia?
K+ levels decrease as K+ is exchanged for Na+ due to effects of Aldosterone
What 2 things are required for bronchiectasis?
Original insult
Impaired bacterial clearance
What is classic finding of bronchiectasis due to CF compared to other causes?
CF caused bronchiectasis leads to infections of the upper lobes which makes it unique.
On ventilator settings, what affects PaO2 and the PaCO2?
PaO2: FiO2 and PEEP
PaCO2: Vent rate and TV