grams
mmol/kg/day

This calculator was developed by me - Dr Howard Grigg (RACP Paediatric Trainee) for use in the CCDHB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

If you spot an error or think it needs updating then please send me an email and I will happily review it.

Calculate sodium correction

mmol/L
mmol/L
mL/hr
mmol/kg/day
This deficit calculator uses the formula: deficit = weight x 0.6 x (135 - current Na). It then calculates the correction using 3% saline.

Calculate 3% sodium dose

mmol/kg/day
mmol/L
mL/hr
mmol/kg/day

Standard 10mmol/500ml IV Fluid

mL/hr
mmol/L
mmol/kg/day

0.9% Saline

mL/hr
mmol/L
mmol/kg/day

3% Saline

mL/hr
mmol/L
mmol/kg/day

Standard TPN

mL/hr
mmol/L
mmol/kg/day

Peripheral TPN

mL/hr
mmol/L
mmol/kg/day

Early TPN

mL/hr
mmol/L
mmol/kg/day

Preterm TPN

mL/hr
mmol/L
mmol/kg/day

Low Volume TPN

mL/hr
mmol/L
mmol/kg/day

High sodium preterm TPN

mL/hr
mmol/L
mmol/kg/day

Breast milk (mature)

ml
mmol/kg/day

Formula (Aptamil Gold)

ml
mmol/kg/day

Oral sodium supplements

mmol
mmol/kg/day

IV fluid (custom conc)

mL/hr
mmol/L
mmol/kg/day