Pediatric Daily Maintenance Fluid Protocol Up to the first 10 kg of weight (<10 kg) Second 10 kg of weight (11-20 kg) 100 mL per kg Add 50 mL per kg Each kg above 20 kg of weight (>20 kg) Add 20 mL per kg Find the amount of daily maintenance fluids needed based on the following weights. Show your work and be sure to include the appropriate unit in your answer for full credit. 1) 42 kg 2) 6 kg 3) 17 kg 4) 96 lb 5) 24 lb
Find the IV flow rate for the following daily maintenance fluid scenarios. Give the flow rate in ml/hr unless calibrated [microdrip (60 gtt/mL) or macrodrip (10, 15, or 20 gtt/mL)] IV tubing is being used in which case you should give the flow rate in gtt/min. Show your work and be sure to include the appropriate unit in your answer for full credit. 6) You are treating a patient who weighs 118 lb and had an oral intake of 200 mL. 7) You are treating a patient who weighs 34 kg and has an NPO order (no oral intake). The manually regulated IV is set up with microdrip tubing. 8) You are treating a patient who weighs 22 lb and has not taken any fluids by mouth. 9) You are treating a patient who weighs 40 pounds. The patient had an oral intake of 470 mL. The manually regulated IV is set up with 20 gtt/mL tubing. 10) You are treating a patient who weighs 7 kg and had an oral intake of 120 mL.
Pediatric Daily Maintenance Fluid Protocol Up to the first 10 kg of weight (<10 kg) Second 10 kg of weight (11-20 kg) 10
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Pediatric Daily Maintenance Fluid Protocol Up to the first 10 kg of weight (<10 kg) Second 10 kg of weight (11-20 kg) 10
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