Estimates plasma volume from estimated blood volume and packed cell volume.
Formula
value = blood_volume * (1 - pcv/100); ml = value*1000
What this calculator does
Estimates plasma volume from estimated blood volume and packed cell volume.
Clinical use
Plasma volume derived from estimated blood volume and PCV carries uncertainty from both inputs.
Important limitations
PCV in horses can change rapidly because of splenic contraction as well as fluid shifts.
References
- Use current equine medicine references, local protocols and patient-specific veterinary judgement.