Calculations to determine replacement fluid volumes when the patient is dehydrated
A 36.3 kg parrot is 16% dehydrated. The veterinarian plans to correct its dehydration over 55 hours. What is the IV fluid rate in mL/hr needed to treat the dehydration?
IV fluid rate = 36.3 kg x 16%
IV fluid rate = [36.3*(16/100)] kg
IV fluid rate = [36.3*(16/100)] L
IV fluid rate = [(36.3*(16/100))*1000] mL/55 hr
IV fluid rate = [((36.3*(16/100))*1000)/55] mL/hr
IV fluid rate = 105.6 mL/hr
A 53.6 kg lynx is 30% dehydrated. The veterinarian plans to correct its dehydration over 258 hours. What is the required IV fluid rate in mL/hr to address the dehydration?
IV fluid rate = 53.6 kg x 30%
IV fluid rate = [53.6*(30/100)] kg
IV fluid rate = [53.6*(30/100)] L
IV fluid rate = [(53.6*(30/100))*1000] mL/258 hr
IV fluid rate = [((53.6*(30/100))*1000)/258] mL/hr
IV fluid rate = 62.33 mL/hr
A 58.4 kg buffalo is 39% dehydrated. The veterinary doctor aims to correct its dehydration over 117 hours. What is the IV fluid rate in mL/hr needed to treat the dehydration?
IV fluid rate = 58.4 kg x 39%
IV fluid rate = [58.4*(39/100)] kg
IV fluid rate = [58.4*(39/100)] L
IV fluid rate = [(58.4*(39/100))*1000] mL/117 hr
IV fluid rate = [((58.4*(39/100))*1000)/117] mL/hr
IV fluid rate = 194.67 mL/hr