Fluids

This OPTIONAL module revises the specifics of prescribing fluids to neonates, babies and children, with emphasis on the special case of DKA. There are lots of worked examples to increase your confidence in these calculations.

Download the module from here. You will also need to read the BSPED guidelines for fluid management in DKA, available here. If you would like to read some worked examples of DKA fluid calculations, they are available here
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