Calculations to determine the minimum fluid requirements for patients
A 11-month-old rabbit weighing 3.9 kg needs a maintenance rate of IV fluids. What is the fluid rate in mL/hr?
Fluid rate: 11 kg x 3.9 mL/kg/day
Fluid rate: [11*3.9] mL/day / 24 hr
Fluid rate: [(11*3.9)/24] mL/hr
Fluid rate: 1.79 mL/hr
A 3-month-old ferret weighing 1.9 kg needs a maintenance rate of IV fluids. What is the fluid rate in mL/hr?
Fluid rate: 3 kg x 1.9 mL/kg/day
Fluid rate: [3*1.9] mL/day / 24 hr
Fluid rate: [(3*1.9)/24] mL/hr
Fluid rate: 0.24 mL/hr
A 3-month-old turtle weighing 4.1 kg needs a maintenance rate of IV fluids. What is the fluid rate in mL/hr?
Fluid rate: 3 kg x 4.1 mL/kg/day
Fluid rate: [3*4.1] mL/day / 24 hr
Fluid rate: [(3*4.1)/24] mL/hr
Fluid rate: 0.51 mL/hr