fluid balance

Last reviewed 01/2018

In a normal person over a 24 h period this is approximately:

  • Input (ml water)
    • drink: 1500
    • in food: 800
    • food metabolism: 200

  • TOTAL = 2500

  • Output (ml water)
    • urine: 1500
    • insensible loss: 800
    • stool: 200
    • TOTAL = 2500