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Pediatrics Fluid and electrolytes 302d1538

Daily water requirement in child weighing 30 kgs, height 123 m and BSA of 1 m2 is

A
1300 ml
B
1700 ml
C
2000 ml
D
2500 ml
High-Yield Explanation
For calculating the minimum amount of fluid per day, a formula based on body weight is recommended: 1500 ml is the minimum water intake with 15ml fluid per kg to be added for the actual weight minus 20kg. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition

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