Intravascular Fluid Therapy in Children – Fluids for hypovolaemia

Description: The amount of fluids for children with medical causes of hypovolaemia has changed from 20ml/kg to 10ml/kg for the initial dose which is repeated according to response. For children with heart or renal failure the initial dose is reduced to 5ml/kg and no repeat dose without seeking clinical advice.
Date Update Posted Online: May 10, 2023
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