IV Fluids

Question 1

Monitoring for children with IV fluid

Answer 1

Weigh prior to and then daily after.
If ongoing losses then 6 HR weighing
Check electrolytes and glucose before and 24hrs after.

Question 2

Appropriate fluid intake

Answer 2

4:2:1
12 month 150ml/kg/day
1-3yr 120ml/kg/day
over 3 yr 1000-1500ml /day.