Estimated Electrolyte Deficits by Source of Loss
Source of Loss | Sodium Content (average content) (mEq/L) | Potassium Content (average content) (mEq/L) |
|---|---|---|
50 to 100 (55) | 5 to 80 (25) | |
Gastric (vomiting) | 20 to 80 (60) | 5 to 30 (10) |
Data from Kliegman R, Geme J III: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, ed. 22. Philadelphia, Elsevier, 2024, vol. 1. | ||
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