Medical MCQ - A 4 kg infant with severe dehydration(10% dehydration) needs the following amount of intravenous fluid in the first 24 hours ?

A 4 kg infant with severe dehydration(10% dehydration) needs the following amount of intravenous fluid in the first 24 hours ?

500 ml

800 ml

100 ml

1200 ml

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Correct Answer:

500 ml

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Ans. is 'a' i.e., 500 ml o Initially 100 ml/kg of fluid is given. o The weight of this child is 4 kg. o So, fluid required = 100 x 4= 400 ml.

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