Fluid balances

1+ pitt

2 mm deep and disappears quickly

+2 pitt

4mm deep and disappears in about 10-15 seconds

+3 pitt

6 mm deep,takes a minute to disappear and is visibly swollen

+4 pitt

8mm deep, takes 2-5 minutes to disappear and is growsely swollen

Diabetes Insipidus

Intense thirst, and has large amounts of dilute urine

SIADH

Headache,nausea,confusion and has low urine output

Fluid volume deficit

Dry mouth,dizziness,weakness and poor skin tugor

Fluid volume excess

Edema, weight gain and shortness of breath

Normal range for Sodium

135-145 mEq/L

Normal range of Potassium

3.5-5.0 mEq/L

Hypokalemia

Weakness,cramps,lethargy,constipation

Hyperkalemia

Weakness,tingling, and peaked T waves

Hypocalcemia

Tingling around mouth and fingers,cramps,carpal spasm and tetany

Hypercalcemia

Weakness,confusion,constipation,thirst and frequent urination

Hypomagnesemia

Tremor,cramps,tetany,brisk reflexes

Hypermagnesemia

Weak,drowsy,diminished reflexes,slow breathing and low BP

Hypophosphatemia

Weakness,confusion and possible respiratory weakness

Hyperphosphatemia

Often asymptomatic,maybe some tingling and cramps

Normal range for Calcium

8.5-10.5 mg/dL

Normal range for Phosphate

2.5-4.5 mg/dL

Normal range for Magnesium

1.5-2.5 mg/dL

Normal pH of blood

7.35-7.45

Normal carbon dioxide

35-45

Normal bicarbonate

22-26