Pediatric Dosing

Maintenance Fluid

  • Weight < 10 kg: 4 mL/kg per hour

  • Weight 10 to 20 kg: 40 mL/hr + 2 mL/kg/hr(weight - 10 kg)

  • Weight 20 to 80 kg: 40 mL/hr + 20 mL/hr + 1 mL/kg/hr(weight - 20 kg)

“Start 4 mL/hr for the first 10 kg, then 2 mL/hr for the second 10 kg, then 1 mL/hr for each kg after that…”

Antipyretics

Antipyretic Dosing Every 6 Hours. Ibuprofen can be administered after 6 months of age.

Antipyretic Dosing Every 6 Hours. Ibuprofen can be administered after 6 months of age.