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100mls/hour (2500 mls/day) is the normal maximum amount for any patient.
Think carefully if there are factors which will decrease or increase the maintenance fluid requirement for your patient.
Remember to calculate replacement of any deficit and additional ongoing losses (eg chest drainage).