Electrolyte Calculations Flashcards

1
Q

TBW

A

0.6 x wt (kg)

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2
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Intercellular

A

2/3 x TBW

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3
Q

Extracellular

A

1/3 x TBW

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4
Q

Interstitial

A

3/4 x ECC

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5
Q

Intravascular, plasma

A

1/4 x ECC

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6
Q

Corrected Calcium

A

Observed [Ca] + 0.8 (normal albumin* - Observed Albumin)

*Normal = 4 g/dL

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