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Calculation Task 10


You are required to prescribe some intravenous fluid for a 3 year old child who has been unwell for the last 5 days. The child weighs 16.0kg.

Using the information below, calculate the rate of fluid administration in ml/hour.

IV Maintenance Fluids/24 Hours
100ml/kg - For the first 10kg
50ml/kg - For the next 10kg
20ml/kg - For all weight >20kg
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