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Despite great variability in water and electrolyte intake, circulating intravascular volume, electrolyte composition of various body fluids, and serum osmolality remain remarkable constant in health.

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Bobbio Pallavicini, F., Verde, G., Tosi, P. (1999). Fluid and Electrolyte Management in Intensive Care. In: Gullo, A. (eds) Anaesthesia, Pain, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine — A.P.I.C.E.. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2145-7_39

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