Fluids Calculator

Maintenance Fluid Requirements for essentially well child  with normal hydration status

Weight kg
  mls/hr
     

100mls/hour (2500 mls/day) is the normal maximum amount.

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).


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