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Fluid balance

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In a normal person over a 24 h period this is approximately:

  • Input (ml water)
    • drink: 1500
    • in food: 800
    • food metabolism: 200

  • TOTAL = 2500



  • Output (ml water)
    • urine: 1500
    • insensible loss: 800
    • stool: 200
    • TOTAL = 2500

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