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Saline Infusion and the ICF compartment!

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#1 ·
A 60yr old gentleman weighing 72kg (158 lbs) was infused with 600mls normal saline.
what volume of infused fluid will be found in the ICF compartment?

A. 0 mls
B. 50 mls
C. 150 mls
D. 200 mls
E. 400 mls

a little explanation will be appreciated :)
 
#5 ·
A is right

just learnt this concept & thought to share :D like vencky rightly said

(1)Isotonic fluid stays only within the ECF compartment...eg
600mls of 0.9% Normal Saline -->150mls in Plasma,450mls in ISF,0mls in ICF

(2)Dextrose infusion will equillibrate within all compartments..eg
600mls Dextrose--->50mls in plasma,150mls ISF & 400mls in ICF

(3)Albumin infusion stays only within plasma compartment ..eg
600mls albumin--->600mls in plasma,0mls in ISF & ICF.......................
 
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