Memory Joggers: Child Maintenance Fluids
Child Maintenance Fluids
- 1st 10 KG--100cc/KG/day
- 2nd 10 KG--50cc/KG/day
- KG >20 KG--20cc/KG/day
- Child < 5 KG--120cc/KG/day
Electrolyte Maintenance Req.
- Na+ 3 mEq/100cc
- K+ 2 mEq/100cc
- Cl- 4 mEq/100cc
- Add 10% per ° F over 100 mean temp last 24 hours
USUAL MAINT FLUID IS D5 1/4 NS PLUS WHATEVER K+ AS KCl
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