Question

A 10-month-old infant presents with 12 episodes of watery diarrhoea and vomiting over 24 hours. He is alert but has dry mucous membranes, sunken eyes and slightly reduced urine output. Weight loss is estimated at 5%. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration solution with frequent small amounts and continued breastfeeding

Answer

Immediate IV fluids for severe dehydration

Answer

Nil by mouth for 24 hours

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Antimotility agents such as loperamide

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Routine antibiotics for all gastroenteritis

Practice question

A 10-month-old infant presents with 12 episodes of watery diarrhoea and vomiting over 24 hours. He is alert but has dry mucous membranes, sunken eyes and slightly reduced urine output. Weight loss is estimated at 5%. What is the most appropriate management?