4 hrs old 14 kg wt, 4 day h/o of loose stools dec urine output, delayed skin pinch, sunken eyes and dry mucosa, calculate fluid required for treating dehydration and maintanence for 4 hrs ?
Correct Answer: 1050 ml
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., 1050 ml The child in question is having some dehydration and should be treated with Plan-B. According to plan-B, fluid requirement in first 4 hour is 75m1/kg. Weight of child in question is 14 kg. Thus fluid requirment in first 4 hours is 1050m1 (14 x 75).
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