Question

For a child weighing 37 kg, calculate their 100% fluid maintenance.

Answer 1

Ans) For infants 3.5 to 10 kg the daily fluid requirement is 100 mL/kg.

For children 11-20 kg the daily fluid requirement is 1000 mL + 50 mL/kg for every kg over 10.

For children > 20 kg the daily fluid requirement is 1500 mL + 20 mL/kg for every kg over 20, up to a maximum of 2400 mL daily.

So, for 37 kg patient, 1500+ 20 ml / kg i.e. 1500+ 20×37 = 2240 ml.