This page explains what a contrast extravasation is, how it is treated, and symptoms to watch for. DOWNLOADABLE PDF: Contrast Extravasation.
The amount of fluid a child needs depends on many factors including their age, their gender, the weather and how much physical activity they do, but generally they should aim to drink about 6-8 glasses of fluid per day (on top of the water provided by food in their diet).
Children need between five and eight cups of water each day, according to a study led by researchers at Queens College of the City University of New York and published in the October 2010 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition..