Paediatrics
Paediatric Maintenance Fluid
Daily maintenance fluid in children by weight (Holliday-Segar).
Education and reference only. Not a substitute for clinical judgement, local policy or product labelling. Always verify before clinical use. Values are calculated in your browser and never stored.
Critical actions
A starting estimate only. Adjust for clinical status, deficits and ongoing losses, and follow local paediatric fluid guidance. Use isotonic fluids and check electrolytes per policy. Always double-check paediatric prescriptions.
Evidence & references
- Holliday MA, Segar WE. The maintenance need for water in parenteral fluid therapy. Pediatrics. 1957.
About the creator
Holliday & Segar
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