Daily fluid requirements Flashcards
1
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Daily fluid requirements
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100mls for the first 10kgs
2
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Daily fluid requirements
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50mls for the second 10kgs
3
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Daily fluid requirements
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20mls for every kilogram after 20kgs
4
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Calculated Using the “4-2-1” Rule
A
For 0-10kg: 4 mL/kg/hr
For 10-20kg: + 2 mL/kg/hr
For >20kg: + 1 mL/kg/hr
5
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BMI calculation
A
weight in pounds/ height in inches then divide that answer by the height in inches again and multiply answer by 703
[(weight in pounds/height in inches)/height in inches] x 703
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