Composition of Body Fluids

Composition of Body Fluids

Body Fluid

Sodium (mEq/L or mmol/L)

Potassium (mEq/L or mmol/L)

Chloride (mEq/L or mmol/L)

Gastric

20–80

5–20

100–150

Pancreatic

120–140

5–15

90–120

Small bowel

100–140

5–15

90–130

Bile

120–140

5–15

80–120

Ileostomy

45–135

3–15

20–115

Diarrhea

10–90

10–80

10–110

Sweat

10–30

3–10

10–35

Burn fluid

140

5

110

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