Maintenance infusion rates
Maintenance needn’t be given as a continuous infusion. Two infusions of 1L q8h is sufficient maintenance for a 65kg adult and gives 8 hours of infusion free time per day.
Continuous infusion rate (ml/hr) = volume(mL/)24(hrs)
1L over 8 hours = 125ml/hr
1L over 6 hours = 167ml/hr
1L over 4 hours = 250ml/hr