Pediatric Ins and Outs
Pediatric Ins and Outs
Patient Type
kg
hours
mL
mL
mL
mL
Net Balance:
–
mL
–
–
Calculates fluid status in volume per weight & volume per weight per time, for pediatrics.
When to Use
Rounding on pediatric patients and checking ins/outs. Estimating minimum appropriate urine output in dehydrated children.
Formula
Often on inpatient pediatrics services, ins are recorded as mL/kg and outs are recorded as mL/kg/hour.
Advice
Minimum acceptable urine ouput for pediatric patients is typically quoted as 1 ml/kg/hr. Volume losses (like vomit, diarrhea) should be replaced; pediatric patients are highly prone to dehydration due to their low blood volume.