Abstract
By reading this article, you should be able to: •Describe the clinical assessment of fluid status and fluid responsiveness in children. •Explain the clinical reasoning for the type and amount of i.v. fluids given to children during surgery. •Detail the reasons and benefits for promoting clear oral fluid intake in children before surgery. Nick Eaddy BSc FANZCA is a consultant paediatric anaesthetist at Waikato Hospital, New Zealand. He is an author for the Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia. He has interests in fluid management, quality improvement and medical education. Caleb Watene is a senior registrar and advanced Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists trainee at Waikato Hospital.
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