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MediumPaediatricsDehydration in gastroenteritisau-amcau-racgpau-acem

A 3-year-old girl presents with vomiting and watery diarrhoea for 24 hours. She is alert, with slightly dry mucous membranes and capillary refill <2 seconds. Weight is 14 kg. You estimate mild to moderate dehydration. What is the preferred method of rehydration?

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