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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Insensible fluid loss is defined as fluid that is lost through perspiration and as water vapour in expired air. This is part of the body's temperature control mechanism and is termed "insensible loss": it cannot be easily measured. Some sources say it accounts for a daily loss 500 to 650 milliliters of water, while other sources put the minimum value at 800 ml.

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

If insensible losses are not replaced with free water, then hypernatremia can result.