Intravenous Fluid Guidance in Previously Well Children Aged 7 Days to 16 Years (172)

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What's new / Latest updates
21/02/2025 Strengthened recommendation to reduce fluids to 70% maintenance in many patients
Increased frequency of body weight estimation as part of fluid balance estimation
Objectives
This guideline is for use by paediatric medical staff during the administration of MAINTENANCE IV fluid therapy in previously well children aged >7 days to 16 years (separate guidelines available for DKA, burns and NICU). If the patient may have renal impairment, IV fluids must be discussed with the renal team.