A 14-month-old girl presents with watery diarrhoea for 3 days and poor oral intake. She has decreased tears, dry mucous membranes, capillary refill 2-...

Question

A 14-month-old girl presents with watery diarrhoea for 3 days and poor oral intake. She has decreased tears, dry mucous membranes, capillary refill 2-3 seconds and reduced urine output but remains alert. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration solution in small frequent amounts

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Immediate IV fluids

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Antidiarrhoeal agents such as loperamide

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Nil by mouth until diarrhoea stops

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Routine antibiotics

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Paediatric dehydration

A 14-month-old girl presents with watery diarrhoea for 3 days and poor oral intake. She has decreased tears, dry mucous membranes, capillary refill 2-3 seconds and reduced urine output but remains alert. What is the most appropriate management?