Peds Case studies/misc

Question 1

What do you give to a pediatric patient with dhydration?

Answer 1

-20 cc/kg normal saline IV for initial bolus, then
-Formula method: (100 ml for each of the first 10kg) + ( 50ml for each kg 11-20) + (20 ml for each additional kg) / 24hour
OR
4/2/1 method: (4ml/kg for the first 10kg) + (2ml/kg for kg 11-20) + (1ml/kg for every kg above 20) = hourly rate