Fresh Water inactivates surfactant when aspirated. Also hypervolemia, red cell lysis, hyponatremia.
Salt water causes hypovolemia, pulmonary edema
Must aspirate >11 cc/kg before blood volume changes occur
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Fresh Water inactivates surfactant when aspirated. Also hypervolemia, red cell lysis, hyponatremia.
Salt water causes hypovolemia, pulmonary edema
Must aspirate >11 cc/kg before blood volume changes occur
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