Half of all knee replacement patients in public hospitals are waiting more than six and a half months for surgery with one in eight waiting over 12 months. Medibankâs Health Cost and Utilisation report shows the average out of pocket expenses for a hip replacement was $1,144.
Obtain intravenous access, and give a 20 mL/kg isotonic fluid bolus (Ringer lactate or normal saline) to children with severe volume depletion. This should not delay transport to the appropriate facility. Reassessment of perfusion, cardiac function, mentation should take place after each intervention.
Babies who are younger than 6 months old become dehydrated much more quickly than older children do. Babies under 1 year need approximately 1 quart of fluid per day; children over a year old need 1 to 2 quarts of fluid per day, depending on their size. The amount increases when body fluid is lost.