Table 1.

Organ dysfunction induced by fluid overload

Body	Dysfunction
Lungs	Alteration in gas exchange
	Reduction in complacency
	Increased work of breathing
Heart	Conduction disorders
	Change in contractility
	Diastolic dysfunction
Brain	Cognitive dysfunction
	Delirium
Kidney	Increased interstitial pressure
	Reduction in renal blood flow
	Decreased glomerular filtration rate
	Uremia
	Retention of salt and water
Liver	Cholestasis
	Dysfunction of hepatic synthesis
Intestine	Ileum
	Malabsorption
Skin	Reduction in the healing process
	Pressure ulcer
	Wound infection