Fluid Prescribing (Paeds) Flashcards
1
Q
Type of fluid given to neonates (<28 days)
A
10% dextrose +/- additives.
If critically ill, fluid with no/minimal Na initially.
2
Q
Type of fluid given to children (>28 days)
A
0.9% NaCl + 5% glucose
3
Q
Amount of fluid for 0-1 day old neonate?
A
50-60 ml/kg/day
4
Q
Amount of fluid for 2 day old neonate?
A
70-80 ml/kg/day
5
Q
Amount of fluid for 3 day old neonate?
A
80-100 ml/kg/day
6
Q
Amount of fluid for 4 day old neonate?
A
100-120 ml/kg/day
7
Q
Amount of fluid for 5 day old neonate?
A
120-150 ml/kg/day
8
Q
Amount of fluid for children?
A
- 100ml/kg/day for first 10kg
- 50ml/kg/day for next 10kg
- 20ml/kg/day for every kg over 20kg
Eg. 40kg child will be 1500ml + 20x20ml = 1900ml.
9
Q
How to calculate infusion rate?
A
total fluid/24
