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Memory Joggers: Hypertonic Dehydration

Assume at least 10% dehydration

Calculate free water deficit and use as part of deficit fluids

Free water deficit = (2 ml/kg) X (wt in kg) X (Na+ excess)

Na+ excess is mEq Na+ above 150

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