IV Fluid Maintenance Calculator (Holliday-Segar)
Calculate maintenance intravenous fluid rate using the validated Holliday-Segar 4-2-1 formula. Adjust for dehydration, fasting, or surgical scenarios.
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DoctorScribe auto-calculates maintenance fluids on admission, generates printable IV orders, and tracks total fluid balance across nursing shifts. Built for IPD.
Clinical Disclaimer: Adjust for ongoing losses (diarrhea, vomiting, NG drainage, fever). Use isotonic fluids (RL or 0.9% NS) as standard maintenance per modern guidelines. Always verify against your local prescribing reference and apply clinical judgment.
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DoctorScribe auto-calculates maintenance fluids on patient admission, suggests appropriate fluid type (RL/NS/D5NS), and tracks total intake/output across nursing shifts.
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