Dear Nurses
DEHYDRATION - WHAT IS IT?
Dehydration - Its causes, Consequences and Treatment
DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM - HORMONES
The hypothalamus produces ADH (Vasopressin). Lack of this hormone may result in polyuria and subsequently dehydration
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ANOREXIA NERVOSA
Anorexia Nervosa is a type of eating disorder which does not promote healthy living It may lead to conditions such as electrolyte imbalances and ultimately dehydration.
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DEHYDRATION and its Consequences
For someone who is not used to a desert climate, dehydration may go unnoticed for many hours, swearing may be very subtle. Dehyration may lead to electrolyte imbalances.
The Trauma Patient is at risk of dehydration and Hypovolemic Shock.
Hypothermia may also set in because of lack of blood flow. Inadequate blood flow may necessitate blood transfusion.
Hemodynamics refers to blood flow
