Estimated Electrolyte Deficits by Cause
Cause | Sodium (mEq/L and mmol/L) | Potassium (mEq/L and mmol/L) |
|---|---|---|
— | — | |
Isotonic dehydration | 80 | 80 |
Hypotonic dehydration | 100 | 80 |
Hypertonic dehydration | 20 | 10 |
80 | 100 | |
80 | 50 |
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Estimated Electrolyte Deficits by Cause
Cause | Sodium (mEq/L and mmol/L) | Potassium (mEq/L and mmol/L) |
|---|---|---|
— | — | |
Isotonic dehydration | 80 | 80 |
Hypotonic dehydration | 100 | 80 |
Hypertonic dehydration | 20 | 10 |
80 | 100 | |
80 | 50 |