1
|
Robayo-Amortegui H, Quintero-Altare A, Florez-Navas C, Serna-Palacios I, Súarez-Saavedra A, Buitrago-Bernal R, Casallas-Barrera JO. Fluid dynamics of life: exploring the physiology and importance of water in the critical illness. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1368502. [PMID: 38745736 PMCID: PMC11092983 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1368502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
Abstract
Water acknowledged as a vital component for life and the universal solvent, is crucial for diverse physiological processes in the human body. While essential for survival, the human body lacks the capacity to produce water, emphasizing the need for regular ingestion to maintain a homeostatic environment. The human body, predominantly composed of water, exhibits remarkable biochemical properties, playing a pivotal role in processes such as protein transport, thermoregulation, the cell cycle, and acid–base balance. This review delves into comprehending the molecular characteristics of water and its interactions within the human body. The article offers valuable insights into the intricate relationship between water and critical illness. Through a comprehensive exploration, it seeks to enhance our understanding of water’s pivotal role in sustaining overall human health.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Henry Robayo-Amortegui
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fundación Clínica Shaio, Bogotá, DC, Colombia
- Department of Medicine, Critical Care Resident, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía Cundinamarca, Colombia
| | - Alejandro Quintero-Altare
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fundación Clínica Shaio, Bogotá, DC, Colombia
- Department of Medicine, Critical Care Resident, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía Cundinamarca, Colombia
| | - Catalina Florez-Navas
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fundación Clínica Shaio, Bogotá, DC, Colombia
- Department of Medicine, Critical Care Resident, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía Cundinamarca, Colombia
| | - Isacio Serna-Palacios
- Department of Medicine, Critical Care Resident, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía Cundinamarca, Colombia
| | | | - Ricardo Buitrago-Bernal
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fundación Clínica Shaio, Bogotá, DC, Colombia
- Exploratorium group, Fundación Clínica Shaio, Bogotá, DC, Colombia
| | | |
Collapse
|
2
|
Arterial blood gas in young adults at an average altitude of 1605-m above sea level. COLOMBIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.1097/cj9.0000000000000065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
|