Paediatric Sepsis Fluid Bolus — FRCA Final MCQ

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ModeratePaediatric AnaesthesiaPaediatric Sepsis Fluid BolusFRCA Final

A 2-year-old (12 kg) with septic shock: initial fluid bolus per NICE/APLS is:

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Correct answer: B — 20 mL/kg 0.9% NaCl over 5-10 minutes

20 mL/kg 0.9% NaCl push-pull over 5-10 minutes. Reassess, repeat up to 40-60 mL/kg in first hour if needed. No glucose-containing fluids for resuscitation.

Reference: NICE – 2023 – NG51 Sepsis; APLS – 2021