Question

An infant weights 22 kg. What is the required IV flow rate in mL/hr to maintain proper fluid levels?

Answer 1

20- 70 kg (1,500 mL + 20 mL per each kg above 20 kg)

22 kg - 20 kg = 2 kg (There are 2 kg over 20 kg).

1,500 mL + (20 mL/kg x 2 kg) = 1,540 mL

The required volume is 1,540 mL and the time is one day.

Volume (mL) / time (hr)= Y (Flow Rate in mL/hr)

There are 24 hours in one day.

1 day x 24 = 24 hr

1540 ml/ 24 hr = 64. 17 ml/hr