RECOGNIZING ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES

Updated 1/25

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Sessions 24 - Electrolyte Imbalances has been updated
to What are electrolytes. Additional topics have been

added below.

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The surgical patient is at risk for infection, related to
  surgical intervention.

- Paralytic ileus may occur .

- Hypothermia due to fluid loss and bodily exposure
  during surgery. Hypothermia increases the body's need
  for oxygen and possibly may lead to a cardiac event.

 Warming measures are necessary.

Scenario: Nick is a 21 year old male, who was on his way 
to work , when he became involved in a head on collision.
Someone called 911 and paramedics arrived on scene, to
resuscitate him.

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