baby paeds - general

Question 1

paediatric hydration management algorithm (for mild-moderate, severe)

Answer 1

mild-moderate - do PO
step 1 - replace what’s lost, do 50-100mL/kg over 4 hours
step 2 - maintenance fluids
0, 500, 1100, 100, 50,20
0-10 kg - 100mL/kg over 24hrs
10-20 - 1000mL + 50mL/kg each kg over 10kg over 24hrs
20+ - 1500mL + 20mL/kg each kg over 20kg over 24hrs

severe - IV 20mL/kg fluid bolus, then re-assess their status

Question 2

clinical vital signs of unwellness in a neonate (3)

Answer 2

heart rate < 110 or > 170
temp >= 38C or < 36.5C
resp rate < 25 or > 60