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Maintenance Fluid (Holliday-Segar)

Daily maintenance fluid requirement using the Holliday-Segar method.

Inputs

FieldUnitNotes
Weight kg 0.5–150

FAQ

What is the Maintenance Fluid (Holliday-Segar)?

Daily maintenance fluid requirement using the Holliday-Segar method.

What inputs does the Maintenance Fluid (Holliday-Segar) need?

Weight (kg).

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