Pediatric Dehydration Assessment Calculator Medical Tool

Dehydration Calculator

Evidence-based clinical tool for medical students and healthcare professionals to assess dehydration severity, calculate fluid deficits, and determine appropriate rehydration therapy

PATIENT INFORMATION

Select Age Group:

Patient Weight (kg):

WEIGHT-BASED CALCULATION (If Available)

Pre-illness Weight (kg):

Current Weight (kg):

CLINICAL ASSESSMENT - SELECT FINDINGS

Click on the appropriate clinical finding for each parameter

Parameter	Mild	Moderate	Severe
Mental Status	Alert	-	Lethargic/Obtunded
Fontanelle (Infants)	Flat	Soft	Sunken
Eyes	Normal	Deep Set	Sunken
Tears	Present	Reduced	None
Mucosa/Lips	Moist	Dry	Parched/Cracked
Skin Turgor	Normal	Tenting	None (very poor)
Capillary Refill	Normal (<2s)	2-3 seconds	>3 seconds
Urine Output	Normal/Mild oliguria	Mild oliguria	Severe oliguria

ASSESSMENT RESULTS & TREATMENT PLAN

⚠ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. This tool is for medical education and reference. Not a substitute for clinical judgment. All treatment decisions must be made by qualified healthcare providers. No doctor-patient relationship is created. Verify all calculations. In emergencies, seek immediate medical care. Last Updated: 2025.

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