• Introduction
• Definition of maintenance fluid needs
• Important considerations about maintenance fluids
• Discussion regarding which fluids to order for different patient populations and at what rate to administer
• Role of ADH in hospitalized patients
• How to order a fluid bolus—amount, composition, and rate administered
• Assessing your patient with dehydration utilizing physical exam findings, vital signs, and other objective data such as weight

• Case scenarios: Identification and management of hyperkalemia and hypokalemia

• Case #1- 12-year old with hyperkalemia following infection with influenza

• Case #2- 2-year old child with history of neglect and malnutrition

• Additional clinical pearls including the association between albumin and calcium, acidosis/alkalosis and potassium levels

Resources/Links:

Clinical Practice Guideline: Maintenance Intravenous Fluids in Children | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics (aap.org)