Paediatric Acute care Guidelines PMH Emergency Department

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Fluid Calculator

Use this calculator to help calculate fluid rates in children.

Background

  • Enter weight of patient to calculate maintenance fluid rate.

Assessment

  • If clinically dehydrated, estimate percentage dehydration and the calculator will incorporate fluid deficit into calculations. See Gastroenteritis guideline.

Management

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