Estimates foal maintenance fluid volume using the Holliday–Segar weight-banded method.
Formula
if weight <= 10: value = weight * 100; elif weight <= 20: value = 1000 + (weight-10)*50; else: value = 1500 + (weight-20)*25; hourly = value/24
What this calculator does
Estimates foal maintenance fluid volume using the Holliday–Segar weight-banded method.
Clinical use
Maintenance estimates must be adjusted for age, enteral intake, urine output, disease and concurrent losses.
Important limitations
Avoid simply scaling adult equine maintenance rates down to neonatal foals.
References
- Merck Veterinary Manual. Intensive Care and Emergencies in Neonatal Foals.