NURS 407 PHARMACOLOGY Presentation 1 (Fluids and Electrolytes)

FLUID AND ELECTROLOTES NURS 203 Electrolytes are minerals in your body that have an electric charge. They are in your blood, urine, tissues, and other body fluids. Electrolytes are important bec ause they help. Balance the amount of water in your body. Balance your body's acid/base (pH) level. SANDRA LEYVA SANDRA LEYVA  The main fluid in the body is water. Total body water is 60% of body weight. The water is distributed in three main compartments separated from each other by cell membranes. The intracellular compartment is the area within the cell. The extracellular compartment consists of the interstitial area (between and around cells) and the inside of the blood vessels (plasma). YUSLEYDIS  Fluid and electrolyte management is one of the cornerstones of patient care. Body fluids provide transportation of nutrients to cells and carry waste products away from cells. Understanding fluid and electrolyte management requires knowledge of the extent and composition of the various body fluid compartments