ABSTRACT
Total Body Water can be described as a percentage of total body weight (TBW). Based on various other factors including age, fat composition and sex (Table 1.1).
The fluid is divided into compartments including intracellular (66% TBW) and extracellular (33% TBW). The extracellular fraction is then divided into intravascu lar (7% of TBW) and extravascular (13% TBW).
