Child weighs 78 lb. (Pump capable of delivering in tenths)

Calculate the daily fluid maintenance and hourly rate using the following formula. (IV pump capable of delivering in whole mL unless otherwise indicated)

Formula

• 100 mL/kg/day for the first 10 kg of body weight
• 50 mL/kg/day for the next 10 kg of body weight
• 20 mL/kg/day for each kg of body weight above 20 kg