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Latest revision as of 20:56, 15 July 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Respiratory losses are defined as the loss of fluids and electrolytes through the act of breathing. The loss of fluids in this way cannot be easily measured, and is therefore one of several causes of insensible losses.
Natural History, Complications, Prognosis
Respiratory and insensible losses can result in dehydration and hypochloremia.