Electrolyte Calculations Flashcards
1
Q
TBW
A
0.6 x wt (kg)
2
Q
Intercellular
A
2/3 x TBW
3
Q
Extracellular
A
1/3 x TBW
4
Q
Interstitial
A
3/4 x ECC
5
Q
Intravascular, plasma
A
1/4 x ECC
6
Q
Corrected Calcium
A
Observed [Ca] + 0.8 (normal albumin* - Observed Albumin)
*Normal = 4 g/dL