Paeds prescribing Flashcards
1
Q
fluid bag used in children
A
0.9% saline + 5% dextrose (with 10mmol KCl)
2
Q
child fluid requirements
A
1st 10kg - 100ml/kg/day
2nd 10kg - 50ml/kg/day
remainder - 20ml/kg/day
3
Q
neonate fluid requirements
A
1 day - 60ml/kg/day
2 days - 90ml/kg/day
3 days - 120ml/kg/day
4-28 days - 150ml/kg/day
4
Q
children sodium & potassium requirements
A
sodium 2-4mmol/kg/day
potassium 1-2mmol/kg/day
