Math

Question 1

Conversions

Answer 1

• 1 units = 1000 milliunits
• 2.2 lbs = 1 kg
• 1000 g = 1 kg
• 1 mg = 1000 mcg
• 1 g = 1000 mg
• 1 oz = 30 ml

Question 2

Fluid calculations for maintenance fluids for a 24 hour period

Answer 2

• 100 ml per kg for the first 10 kg (0-10kg) of body weight
• 50 ml per kg for the next 10 kg (11-20kg) of body weight
• 20 ml per kg for the rest of body weight (>20kg)