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