Circulating Blood Volume

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The circulating blood volume in the body depends on age[^1]. An average adult weighing 70 kg has an approximate total blood volume of 5 liters.

Age-dependent blood volume

Age

Blood volume (ml/kg)

Premature infant

85-100

Term newborn < 1 month

85

Older than 1 month and adults

75

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