Paediatric Fluids Flashcards
1
Q
Fluid Requirements of 1st 10kg
A
100m/kg/24hr (4ml/kg/hour)
2
Q
Fluid Requirements for 2nd 10kg
A
50ml/kg/24hr (2ml/kg/hr)
3
Q
Every subsequent kg
A
20ml/kg/24hr (1ml/hr)
4
Q
Maintenance Fluids
A
0.9% saline/ 5% dextrose +/- 1-2mmol/kg potassium (approx 10mmol KCl per 500ml bag
5
Q
Resus Fluids
A
0.9% Saline
20ml/kg - repeat as required
10ml/kg in trauma/DKA
6
Q
Resus - Weight Formula
A
In children < 12 mo
(Age +9)/2
In Children 1 - 5 years
(Age + 4) x 2
Aged 5 - 14
(Age x 3) + 7
