Ecf and icf composition booklet

Both conditions are most commonly the result of abnormalities of water metabolism. Click card to see definition tap card to see definition ecf. With picmonic, get your life back by studying less and remembering more. Show full abstract ecf are calculated while the volume of ecf is assessed clinically. Similar composition to isf thoracic duct lymph contains more protein than usual isf from liver. The remaining parts of the ecf are called the functional ecf. The icf is separated from the extracellular fluid see below by the plasma. Perioperative electrolyte and fluid balance oxford academic journals. Body fluid compartment volumes and compositions before drug administration. Pdf chapter28 electrolyte and water balance researchgate. The composition of intracellular and extracellular fluid differs by the presence of high concentration of sodium ions and low concentration of potassium ions in the extracellular fluid. The functional ecf is more important when considering the effects of acute fluid interventions and the ratio of icf to functional ecf is 55. The crystalloids are larger and less diffusable throughout the.

Most of it, 28 liters, is inside cells, in the intracellular compartment, and 14 liters is outside of cells, in the extracellular compartment. Physiology, water balance statpearls ncbi bookshelf. Because these fluids are outside of cells, these fluids are also considered components of the ecf compartment. Blood plasma has high concentrations of sodium, chloride, bicarbonate, and protein. The major anionic osmolyte of the ecf is chloride with important but minor contributions from bicarbonate and negativelycharged plasma proteins. Hemodialysis patients with high ecficf ratio are not only fluid. The compositions of the two components of the ecfplasma and ifare more similar to each other than either is to the icf. Study flashcards on chemical composition of ecf and icf at. Electrolyte homeostasis pharmacotherapy quick guide. How to measure the fluid volume intra and extra cellular total body water constitutes in men about 60% of body weight, in women 50% is divided into icf and ecf. Body fluid composition american academy of pediatrics. Normal distribution of body fluid is important for maintaining health through the balance of water metabolism.

Composition of body fluids body fluids contain water and solids. The major cationic osmolyte of the ecf is sodium with negligible contributions from potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Hence her icf volume would have been 20 litres and her ecf volume would have been 10 litres 9. The compositions of the two components of the ecfplasma and ifare more similar to each other than either is to the icf figure. The distinction between icf and ecf is clear and is easy to understand. Intracellular and extracellular compartments youtube. Ecficf volume was measured by segmental multifrequency bioimpedance analysis. Table 751 summarizes the composition of commonly used iv solutions and their respective distribution into the ecf and icf compartments. Body fluids and fluid compartments simple book production.