A 9-month-old infant presents with vomiting and diarrhoea for 2 days. He is alert, with dry mucous membranes, slightly sunken eyes, capillary refill 2...

Question

A 9-month-old infant presents with vomiting and diarrhoea for 2 days. He is alert, with dry mucous membranes, slightly sunken eyes, capillary refill 2 seconds and normal urine output. Weight is 9 kg. According to paediatric dehydration guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration solution given frequently in small amounts

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Immediate intravenous fluid resuscitation with normal saline

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Nothing by mouth for 24 hours

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Intramuscular fluids

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High-dose loperamide and codeine

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Mild dehydration due to gastroenteritis

A 9-month-old infant presents with vomiting and diarrhoea for 2 days. He is alert, with dry mucous membranes, slightly sunken eyes, capillary refill 2 seconds and normal urine output. Weight is 9 kg. According to paediatric dehydration guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management?