Question

The provider orders replacement fluid intravenously. What would 100% fluid maintenance be for a patient that weighs 9 kg?

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 9 kg patient, 100 ml / kg i.e. 100 × 9 = 900 ml.