Question

A 10-year-old boy presents with polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss and abdominal pain. Capillary glucose is 29 mmol/L and urine is positive for ketones. You suspect diabetic ketoacidosis. Which fluid should be used for initial resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline)

Answer

5% dextrose

Answer

0.45% sodium chloride

Answer

Ringer lactate only

Answer

Oral rehydration solution

Practice question

A 10-year-old boy presents with polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss and abdominal pain. Capillary glucose is 29 mmol/L and urine is positive for ketones. You suspect diabetic ketoacidosis. Which fluid should be used for initial resuscitation?