History (34, 48) |
|
|
Altered Mentation |
+ |
+++ |
Orthostasis |
++ |
0 |
Thirst |
+ |
+++ |
|
Physical Examination (48, 57-61) |
|
|
Orthostatic/Supine Tachycardia |
++ |
0 |
Diminished skin turgor |
++ |
+ |
Dry mucous membranes or axillae |
+ |
+++ |
Longitudinal tongue furrows |
+ |
+++ |
Oliguria |
++ |
+++ |
|
Laboratory Studies (6, 48, 62) |
|
|
Hypernatremia & Plasma Hypertonicity |
0 |
+++ |
Elevated BUN |
+++ |
+ |
Elevated serum creatinine |
++ |
0 |
Elevated urine osmolality |
++ |
+++ |
Diminished urine Na+
|
+++ |
0 |
Hemoconcentration |
+ |
0 |
|
Treatment (6, 48) |
|
|
Fluid Type |
Isotonic Saline |
Free Water |
Rate of Administration |
Fast |
Slow |