Question

A 10-month-old infant with gastroenteritis has 5% dehydration by clinical assessment, is alert and tolerating small amounts of oral fluid. What is the most appropriate fluid management?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration solution given frequently in small amounts

Answer

IV normal saline bolus 20 mL/kg immediately

Answer

No fluids for 12 hours to rest the gut

Answer

Hypotonic IV fluids

Answer

Plain water only

Practice question

A 10-month-old infant with gastroenteritis has 5% dehydration by clinical assessment, is alert and tolerating small amounts of oral fluid. What is the most appropriate fluid management?