Pediatric Medicine - General Flashcards
1
Q
How do you calculate the IV fluid rate in children.
A
Holiday-Segar Method:
1) First 10kg = 4mL/kg/hr
2) Second 10kg = 2mL/kg/hr
3) Each additional 1 kg = 1mL/kg/hr
4) For children weighing more than 20kg, add 40 to their weight in Kgs - that gives you the hourly IVF rate in mLs/hr for maintenance IV fluid rate
2
Q
How do you calculate fluid bolus for a child who is dehydrated?
A
See the table included.
3
Q
How to convert from pounds to kilograms in your head.
A
1) (Weight in pounds divided by 2) - 10% of the result = Weight in Kilograms.
2) (Weight in pounds divided by 2) minus the first number of the result = Weight in kilograms.
