How much fluid should be provided to an LBW infant during the first day of life?

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Usually 80 to 105 ml fluid/kg of body weight is provided to a premature infant to meet insensible fluid losses and renal output on the first day of life.After fluid needs are evaluated, fluids should increase by 10 to 20 ml/kg/day.By the end of the second week of life, the preterm infant may need to receive 140 to 160 ml fluid/kg/day to ensure adequate hydration status.

How Much Fluid Should Be Provided to an LBW Infant