A child weighs [w] kg and needs to be put on fluid replaceme…
A child weighs kg and needs to be put on fluid replacement at 70% maintenance. Give the daily fluid requirement for this child. Round your answer to the whole mL. Use the following table for guidance: Weight 24 Hour Fluid Replacement Infants 3.5 to 10 kg 100 mL / kg Children 11 – 20 kg 1000 mL + 50 mL/kg for every kg over 10 Children > 20 kg 1500 mL + 20 mL/kg for every kg over 20, but up to a maximum of 2400 mL daily.