1. For Educational and Informational Purposes Only

This application and the calculations provided are for educational and informational purposes only. This tool does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, clinical judgment, or institutional protocols.

2. Must Not Replace Clinical Judgment

The information generated by this tool is designed to assist, not replace, the physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. The user assumes full responsibility for any clinical decisions made or actions taken based on the output of this calculator. All doses, calculations, and recommendations must be independently verified against institutional guidelines, primary literature, and the patient’s specific clinical presentation before any medication is ordered or administered.

3. Strict Clinical Exclusions

This calculator is strictly based on the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Guidelines for Electrolyte Replacement. It is explicitly contraindicated and must not be used for patients with the following conditions:

• hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis
• acute kidney injury (AKI)
• creatinine clearance <30mL/min
• chronic adrenal insufficiency
• electrical burns
• rhabdomyolysis
• DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
• crush injury
• hypothermia
• patients who have active transfer orders out of the ICU/Step Down Unit

4. No Warranties ("As-Is" Basis)

This application is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The creator of this application makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information provided by this tool. Medical knowledge and guidelines change constantly; the creator does not guarantee that the information herein is the most up-to-date or accurate.

5. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall the creator, developer, or host of this application have any liability to you or any third party for any loss, damage, injury, or death of any kind incurred as a result of the use of this application or reliance on any information provided herein. Your use of this application and your reliance on any information it provides is solely at your own risk. By using this tool, you explicitly agree to hold the creator harmless from any and all claims or damages arising from its use.