IV Fluids: Advancing fluid intake

Fluid Administration Guidelines in ml/kg/day

BIRTHWEIGHT DOL#1 DAILY INCREASE MAXIMUM
<1000 grams 90 20 160
1000-1500g 80 15 150
1500-2500g 70 10 140
2500+ grams 60 10 140

These are guidelines and each patient must be considered individually. Follow changes in weight, urine output, and serum sodium concentrations. Fluid requirements will vary with gestational age, environmental conditions, degree of respiratory distress, phototherapy, renal function, and many other variables.

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