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24 Hour Fluid Requirement

24 Hour Fluid Requirement. This formula allows us to calculate the fluid needs for children based on weight in kg This number is the amount of fluid in mL that the body requires to carry out metabolic processes, and maintain homeostasis in the body

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24 Hour Fluid Requirement

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  1. 24 Hour Fluid Requirement

  2. This formula allows us to calculate the fluid needs for children based on weight in kg • This number is the amount of fluid in mL that the body requires to carry out metabolic processes, and maintain homeostasis in the body • 24 hour fluid requirement can be met with oral or intravenous fluids

  3. Formula • First 10kg X 100= • Next 10kg X 50= • Remaining kg X 20= • +________ • 24 hr fluid requirement

  4. Examples • Pt weighs 23kg • 10kg X 100= 1000 • 10kg X 50= 500 • 3kg X 20= 60 • Pts 24 hour fluid requirement is 1560mL

  5. Pt weight is 9.5kg • 9.5kg X 100= 950 • Pt 24 hour fluid requirement is 950mL

  6. Pt weight is 24 pounds • 24 pounds = 10.9kg • 10kg X 100= 1000 • 0.9kg X 50= 45 • 24 hour fluid requirement is 1045mL

  7. To figure out the recommended hourly rate, divide the 24 hour fluid requirement by 24 hours • From previous examples: • 1560mL/24 hours= 65mL/hr • 950mL/24 hours= 39.58mL/hr • 1045mL/24 hours= 43.54mL/hr

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