Figure 1. Comparison of the distribution of 1 L of common IVFs in a lean 80 kg man, assuming no capillary leak.
IVF: intravenous fluid; D5W: 5% dextrose in water; NS: normal saline; LR: Ringer's lactate; ICF: intracellular fluid.
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