Question

A 10-month-old boy presents with 24 hours of vomiting and watery diarrhoea. He is alert, drinking small amounts and has moist mucous membranes with normal capillary refill. Weight is 9 kg. According to Australian paediatric gastroenteritis guidelines, what is the most appropriate fluid management?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration solution in small frequent amounts at home with safety-net advice

Answer

Immediate IV 0.9% sodium chloride bolus

Answer

Nil by mouth for 24 hours

Answer

Routine anti-diarrhoeal medication

Answer

Hypotonic IV fluids (0.45% sodium chloride)

Practice question

A 10-month-old boy presents with 24 hours of vomiting and watery diarrhoea. He is alert, drinking small amounts and has moist mucous membranes with normal capillary refill. Weight is 9 kg. According to Australian paediatric gastroenteritis guidelines, what is the most appropriate fluid management?