Fluid prescribing in paeds Flashcards
1
Q
What fluids are given to children?
A
0.9% NaCl + 5% glucose (+/- KCl)
2
Q
What fluids are given to neonates?
A
10% glucose
3
Q
What fluid is given for emergency resus in kids?
A
NaCl 0.9% 10ml/kg 15 mins
4
Q
How much resus fluid is given to a term neonate?
A
10-20ml/kg over <10 mins
5
Q
What is the rule for calculating maintenance fluids in kids?
A
- 100ml/kg for the first 10kg
- 50ml/kg for the second 10kg
- 20ml/kg for further 1kgs
