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Table 1 Guidelines for commencement of non oral fluid therapy.

From: A prospective randomised trial comparing nasogastric with intravenous hydration in children with bronchiolitis (protocol) The comparative rehydration in bronchiolitis study (CRIB)

Weight (Kg)

Fluid rate (mls/hr)

 

Intravenous

Nasogastric

3.0

10

12

4.0

13

18

5.0

16

21

6.0

19

24

7.0

22

27

8.0

26

30

9.0

29

33

10

32

36

12

35

39

15

40

42

20

48

50

  1. Note: total initial hydration rate is determined at about 80% maintenance fluid requirements, and should never exceed 100% of daily fluid requirements
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BMC Pediatrics

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