Abstract
Summary
A simple formula is presented for determining the optimal sodium chloride retention to restore body chlorides to normal in patients with hypochloremia. On the basis of this formula it has been found that for clinical purposes the administration of 0.5 gm. of sodium chloride per kilo of body weight for each 100 mg. % that the plasma chlorides need to be raised may be expected to restore the body chlorides to normal.
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