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Fluid & Electrolyte Disorder

Interpretation of Stool Electrolytes 4 Test Interpretation Notes Electrolytes (Na, K, Cl) Calculate Stool Osmotic Gap (SOG) 290-[ 2([Na]+[K])] · Secretory type diarrhea SOG · Osmotic type diarrhea SOG >75-100 · If SOG negative, suggests presence of additional anion like phosphate · If [Cl] as high...

Home parenteral nutritional support for the terminally ill patient

Impermanence is painful when we deny it. However, accepting the reality of impermanence can be a great comfort. Ultimately the only thing that can help is the state of our mind, the state of our mental or spiritual development. Anyone fortunate enough to be called to care for someone anxious about...

Bone Health and Kidney Stones

Bone health Prevention: Vitamin is typically 400 IU/day from birth to 12 months of age independent of their mode of feeding Beyond 12 months of age, all children and adults need 600 IU/day through diet and/or supplementation. Clinical Features of Nutritional Rickets: Wrist ankle swelling Delayed...

Body Composition

Malnutrition Waterlow Criteria (wt/ht % std = degree of wasting) 80 % - 89 % Mild 70 % - 79 % Moderate Severe 90 - 110 Normal Variation 110 - 120 Overweight > 120 Obese Malnutrition Symptoms: Irritability Apathy Decreased social responsiveness Anxiety Attention deficits Malnutrition physical signs...