PEDIATRIC CARE GUIDE

Management of Fluid Deficits. Isonatremic/Isotonic - Bolus with NS or LR. Replace [Deficit - Boluses] - 50% over 1st 8 hours, then 50% over next 16 hours. Add maintenance. Use D5¼NS or D5½NS. Replace K with adequate urine output. Hyponatremic/Hypotonic (Na < 130 mEq/l) - Bolus with NS or LR. Use D5NS or ½NS with maintenance and deficits. ................
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