Fluid, Electrolyte, Acid Base Balance and Nutrition in surgical practice

Syllabus – subtopics

1. 1Introduction to Physiology of Fluids and Electrolytes
2. 2Dehydration and Over hydration
3. 3Specific electrolyte loss, Acidosis, Alkalosis, Symptomatology and Management
4. 4Parenteral Nutrition
5. 5Calculations and Selections of fluids in various conditions like Dehydration, Shock, Burns etc
6. 6Acid Base Balance in various conditions like perforation, vomiting etc

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

• Explain the physiology of fluids and electrolytes and Dehydration and over Hydration
• Describe Specific electrolyte loss,Acidosis, Alkalosis, Symptomatology and Management
• Describe the Parental Nutrition.
• Evaluate electrolyte imbalances by identifying clinical manifestations, analyzing their systemic effects, and formulating appropriate management strategies for restoration.
• ritically evaluate fluid therapy selection by calculating requirements based on physiological needs and clinical decision- making in conditions like dehydration, shock, and burns.
• Integrate knowledge of physiological mechanisms and clinical implications to assess, diagnose, and manage acid-base imbalances using arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and targeted interventions.