A doctor considers giving an athlete a 150 mL intravenous infusion of vitamins after a match, without dehydration or hospital indication. What is the

Question

A doctor considers giving an athlete a 150 mL intravenous infusion of vitamins after a match, without dehydration or hospital indication. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Check IV infusion rules and avoid non-indicated infusion above permitted thresholds

Answer

Use IV fluids freely if vitamins are included

Answer

Give the infusion to improve recovery despite rules

Answer

Replace oral fluids in every recovery session

Answer

Document it if the athlete is selected for testing

Intravenous infusion — UKMLA MCQ

A doctor considers giving an athlete a 150 mL intravenous infusion of vitamins after a match, without dehydration or hospital indication. What is the most appropriate management?