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What is third spacing?

Author: Sherlyn



Answer:

It is excess fluid accumulation in the nonfunctional area between cells. Fluid is trapped where it is difficult to move back into the cells or blood vessels such as in ascites, or oedema assciated with burns, trauma and sepsis.


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