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Memory Joggers: Hypotonic Dehydration

Add extra sodium!

Na+ deficit = (.6 mEq/KG) X (wt in kg) X (Na+ deficit)

Na+ deficit is mEq Na+ below 135

Use higher [Na+] when between [Na+] in saline bags, ie use 1/2 NS instead of 1/4 NS if Na+ needed is 60 mEq/L

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