In a normal child who weights 15 kg, the daily fluids maintenance requirement will be approximately
100 mL
1250 mL
1500 mL
1750 mL
For infants 3.5 to 10 kg the daily fluid requirement is 100 mL/kg. For children 11-20 kg the daily fluid requirement is 1000 mL + 50 mL/kg for every kg over 10. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
Fluid and electrolytes