Fluid Electrolytes & Burns w/ ati Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

3 major types of dehydration and define each - Ans 1. Isotonic: = loss of Na and H20 (caused by V&D) Na WNL but hypovolemic shock can happen 2. Hypotonic (hyponatremic): greater loss of sodium than water. -CM's are much worse and shock can occur -serum Na<130 3. Hypertonic (Hypernatremic): NA loss is < water loss. serum Na> 150 shock is less likely but neurological changes can occur What is the main reason infants get more dehydrated than adults? - Ans Infants have a greater ...