This document provides formulas and guidelines for calculating fluid and electrolyte requirements in patients based on their weight. For patients weighing less than 10 kilos, superficial body surface is calculated as (kgx4+9)/100 and losses as kgx1.25xhrs. For patients over 10 kilos, superficial body surface is (kgx4+7)/(kg+90) and losses as SC x25xhrs. Sodium requirements are 3-5 mEq/kg/day and can be provided with 0.9% saline at 15.4 mEq. Potassium is 2-4 mEq/kg/day and can be provided with 2 mEq/mL potassium chloride. Calcium and magnesium requirements are
This document provides formulas and guidelines for calculating fluid and electrolyte requirements in patients based on their weight. For patients weighing less than 10 kilos, superficial body surface is calculated as (kgx4+9)/100 and losses as kgx1.25xhrs. For patients over 10 kilos, superficial body surface is (kgx4+7)/(kg+90) and losses as SC x25xhrs. Sodium requirements are 3-5 mEq/kg/day and can be provided with 0.9% saline at 15.4 mEq. Potassium is 2-4 mEq/kg/day and can be provided with 2 mEq/mL potassium chloride. Calcium and magnesium requirements are
This document provides formulas and guidelines for calculating fluid and electrolyte requirements in patients based on their weight. For patients weighing less than 10 kilos, superficial body surface is calculated as (kgx4+9)/100 and losses as kgx1.25xhrs. For patients over 10 kilos, superficial body surface is (kgx4+7)/(kg+90) and losses as SC x25xhrs. Sodium requirements are 3-5 mEq/kg/day and can be provided with 0.9% saline at 15.4 mEq. Potassium is 2-4 mEq/kg/day and can be provided with 2 mEq/mL potassium chloride. Calcium and magnesium requirements are