⚕️ Hypoglycemia Fluid Calculator
Step 1 — Enter Parameters
Fluid infusion rate
ml/kg/24h
Glucose Infusion Rate (GIR)
mg/kg/min
Child’s weight
kg
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Tip: Typical ranges — Fluid 60–150 ml/kg/day, GIR 4-12 mg/kg/min. Always use clinical judgment.
Step 2 — Target Concentration
Required dextrose concentration
— %
Total volume
— ml
Step 3 — D5 & D25 Mixture
1 Hour Fluid
6 Hour Fluid
24 Hour Fluid
Mixture
—
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Safety Notes
If target concentration is
< 5%
, the D5/D25 mix can’t go lower than D5; consider alternative diluents.
If target concentration is
> 25%
, D25 is the highest in this tool; consider pharmacy‑prepared solutions.
High dextrose concentrations (e.g.,
> 10–12.5%
) often require central access.
Always reassess glucose, fluids, and clinical status regularly.