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Maintenance Fluid 4-2-1 Rule

Pediatrics & Neonatology specialty tool

Bedside Tool Interface Configuration

Calculates the hourly maintenance intravenous infusion rate using the validated clinical 4-2-1 method.

Algorithm Checklist Parameters:
  • Patient Weight (kg)

Primary Clinical Application:

Sets the standard IV line infusion pump speed in pediatric patients on nil per os (NPO) status.