Isotonic fluid bolus — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Isotonic fluid bolus in children. Category: Fluid/Electrolyte.

Dose	10–20 mL/kg 0.9% saline/balanced (10 mL/kg in cardiac/DKA)
Per kg	10–20 mL/kg
Route	IV
Frequency	reassess

Clinical notes

Reassess after each bolus for signs of fluid overload.

10–20 mL/kg 0.9% saline/balanced (10 mL/kg in cardiac/DKA). That is 10–20 mL/kg per dose.

Isotonic fluid bolus is given by IV, reassess.

Reviewed by Dr Santanu Ghosh — MBBS, MD Paediatrics (Army), IDPCCM (IAP, ICH Kolkata). Paediatrician and paediatric critical care specialist.

Compiled from standard paediatric references. Verify against a current formulary and your local protocol.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-12.