For each kilogram beyond 50 kg, Holliday-Segar maintenance rate is which value?

For each kilogram beyond 50 kg, Holliday-Segar maintenance rate is which value?

• A. 15 mL/kg/day
• B. 20 mL/kg/day
• C. 25 mL/kg/day
• D. 30 mL/kg/day

Answer: (A)

Holliday-Segar maintenance uses a weight-based, tiered approach to estimate fluid needs. For every kilogram above 20 kg, the maintenance rate is 1 mL per kg per hour. Translating to daily terms, that’s 24 mL per kg per day. So for each kilogram beyond 50 kg, the maintenance rate remains 1 mL/kg/hour (24 mL/kg/day).

Holliday-Segar maintenance uses a weight-based, tiered approach to estimate fluid needs. For every kilogram above 20 kg, the maintenance rate is 1 mL per kg per hour. Translating to daily terms, that’s 24 mL per kg per day. So for each kilogram beyond 50 kg, the maintenance rate remains 1 mL/kg/hour (24 mL/kg/day).