Body is _ extracellular fluid, _ intracellular fluid
2/3 intracellular, 1/3 extracellular
Of the extracellular fluid, how much is interstitial? Intravascular?
25% intravascular
75% interstitial
Water is held in extracellular space by
Na
Water is held in intracellular space by
K
Water is held in intravascular space by
plasma proteins
Serum osmolality
The number of osmoles (particles) acting to hold fluid within the ECF
S(osm) =
(2 x Na) + (glucose/18) + (BUN/2.8)
Normal osmolality
280-295 mOsm/L
Starling forces that exist in the vasculature
Oncotic and hydrostatic
Oncotic pressures
Hold fluid in IV space