NICU Fluids vs The NICU Tool

NICU Fluids is a fast, clean set of calculators for clinicians managing intravenous fluids in neonates and children. Three tools, one tap apart. Electrolytes Enter the patient's weight, then add each drip with its dextrose, rate, NaCl, NaAcetate, and K. Results update as you type: GIR in mg/kg/min, total fluids in mL/kg/day, and sodium, chloride, acetate, and potassium in mEq/kg/day. Turn on calcium and magnesium for two more columns with gluconate and sulfate equivalents. Presets follow whichever field you're in, so NS, ½NS, ¼NS, and the acetate strengths are one tap away. Start with a single drip and add up to six. GIR A dedicated glucose infusion rate screen for when that's all you need. Up to eight drips, dextrose presets, and a solver that takes a target GIR and concentration and gives you the mL/hr, with the option to account for drips already running. FENa Enter serum and urine sodium and creatinine to get fractional excretion of sodium, with a plain-language interpretation. Switch between neonate and child/adult thresholds, since term neonates run higher at baseline, and see a reminder about diuretics and preterm variability. Also included -Results rounded to two decimal places, shown in blue so nothing reads as an abnormal flag -Light and dark themes, eight accent colors, fourteen font choices, and adjustable text size -No account, no ads, no data collection. Everything stays on your device. Formulas GIR (mg/kg/min) = Σ (% dextrose × mL/hr) ÷ (6 × weight in kg) Total fluids (mL/kg/day) = Σ mL/hr × 24 ÷ weight in kg Electrolyte (mEq/kg/day) = mEq/L × mL/hr × 24 ÷ 1000 ÷ weight in kg FENa (%) = (UNa × PCr) ÷ (PNa × UCr) × 100 NICU Fluids is a calculation aid for licensed healthcare professionals and does not replace clinical judgment, institutional protocols, or verification of orders.

The NICU Tool is a powerful, all-in-one mobile resource created by The Abbiest Baby for NICU professionals — including neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and advanced practice providers. Built with accuracy, efficiency, and real-world workflows in mind, The NICU Tool helps busy NICU teams make quick, confident calculations and access essential resources at the bedside. Key Features: • Line Calculations – Quickly determine UVC and UAC catheter lengths based on weight and gestational age • Nutrition Tools – GIR, IVF, and TPN component calculators for accurate neonatal nutrition planning • User-Friendly Design – Intuitive interface built for speed during high-pressure moments Whether you’re on rounds, handling complex cases, or teaching new staff, The NICU Tool keeps your most-used NICU resources right at your fingertips. Why Providers Love The NICU Tool: • Created by NICU professionals with clinical experience • Designed to save time and reduce mental math errors • HIPAA-safe — no patient data stored or transmitted • Regular updates based on user feedback Your time is precious — let The NICU Tool help you spend more of it where it matters most: caring for your patients. Subscription Required: The NICU Tool app is free to download. For full access to all of the calculators, a subscription is required. Weight, Transition, and Temperature calculators are always free to use without a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.theabbiestbaby.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.theabbiestbaby.com/terms-of-service