Estimates sodium deficit using weight, sodium difference and a selected distribution factor.
Formula
value = weight * distribution * (target_sodium-current_sodium)
What this calculator does
Estimates sodium deficit using weight, sodium difference and a selected distribution factor.
Clinical use
This estimate does not determine the fluid, concentration, route or safe rate of sodium correction.
Important limitations
Recalculate from serial sodium measurements rather than treating the initial estimate as a fixed replacement order.
References
- Use current equine medicine references, local protocols and patient-specific veterinary judgement.