Table 2. Predicted versus Reported Changes in [HCO3−] after Saline Infusion in Humans
* Estimated at 20% of mean body weight.
† Estimated as baseline extracellular volume (ECV) minus plasma volume removed plus colloid infused 11; estimated as baseline ECV plus 1.5 l pump prime 12; estimated as baseline ECV plus infused fluid minus plasma volume loss (urinary output not reported) 8; estimated as baseline ECV plus infused fluid minus plasma volume loss minus urinary loss. 9
‡ Data at 120 min of surgery.
[HCO3−]= serum bicarbonate concentration.