Maintenance Fluids Calculator for Children

Free calculate daily maintenance fluid requirements for children. This is an educational tool only - always consult a healthcare provider.

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Enter weight to calculate maintenance fluids

About Maintenance Fluids (Holliday-Segar)

  • • 0-10 kg: 100 mL/kg/day
  • • 10-20 kg: 1000 mL + 50 mL/kg for each kg >10
  • • >20 kg: 1500 mL + 20 mL/kg for each kg >20
  • • Hourly rate = Daily / 24
  • • Standard maintenance solution: D5W 0.45% NaCl