The child with sickle cell disease requires 150% of the 24-hour fluid maintenance. Calculate the 24-hour maintenance fluid requirement (ml/day) for a child with sickle cell disease weighing 12 kg
Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number.
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ANS:
1650
Follow the formula for daily fluid requirements for children.
First 10 kg: 100 ml/kg/day ? 10 kg = 1000 ml/day
Second 10 kg: 50 ml/kg/day ? 2 kg = 100 ml/day
= 1100 ml
Divide 1100/2 to get the additional fluids needed for 150% maintenance requirement.
= 550
Add 1100 + 550 = 1650 ml
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