
| Patient Weight | |
| unit | kg lb |
| % Dehydration | |

Determined w/ body weight method:
Maintenance
1st 10 kg's: 100mL/kg/24hr
2nd 10 kg's: 50mL/kg/24hr
Add'l kg's: 20mL/kg/24hr
Deficit(mL)=Wt(in kg) * % Dehydr
| % Dehydr estimate from % weight loss | |||
| Mild | Moderate | Severe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| Child | 3-4% | 6-8% | 10-12% |
Stable, no hyperNa: replace 1/2 total fluids first 8hrs, rest next 16hrs.
Need additional fluids for ongoing losses