OVERVIEW OF NORMAL FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE Body Fluid Composition The two body fluid compartments are

as follows: 1. Intracellular Fluid Compartment (ICF) Fluid found outside the cells. It comprises 2/3 (70%) of the body fluid. 2. Extracellular Fluid Compartment (ECF) Fluid found outside the cells. It comprises 1/3 (30%) ntracellular Fluid Compartment Includes all the water and electrolytes inside the cells of the body. Approximately 63% of the total body water is contained within cell membranes. Contains high concentrations of potassi