Prescribing

Question 1

What is the rule for paediatric maintenance fluids?

Answer 1

1st 10kg = 100ml/kg/day

2nd 10 kg = 50ml/kg/day

Subsequent = 20ml/kg/day

Question 2

What is the formula for replacement fluids for paediatrics?

Answer 2

Volume (in 24h)= % dehydration x weight x 10

Question 3

what is the centor criteria for prescribing abx in ?tonsillitis?

Answer 3

C - cough (no cough +1)

E - exudate +1

N - nodes (cervical lymph nodes +1)

T - temperature >38 +1

score 3+ -> abx (strep infection)