What are the consequences of improper fluid management?
Improper fluid management can lead to serious complications:
- Dehydration: Can result in hypotension, renal failure, and increased mortality. - Fluid Overload: Can lead to conditions such as pulmonary edema, heart failure, and increased intracranial pressure. - Electrolyte Imbalances: Such as hyponatremia, hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and hyperkalemia, which can have severe neurological and cardiac consequences.
