A 3-year-old boy presents with a 2-day history of vomiting and diarrhoea. He has mild sunken eyes and dry mucous membranes but is alert and drinking. ...

Question

A 3-year-old boy presents with a 2-day history of vomiting and diarrhoea. He has mild sunken eyes and dry mucous membranes but is alert and drinking. His weight is 15 kg. What is the preferred initial rehydration strategy?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration solution 1 mL/kg every 5-10 minutes

Answer

Intravenous 0.9% sodium chloride bolus 20 mL/kg

Answer

Intravenous 5% dextrose maintenance only

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Nil by mouth with antiemetics only

Answer

Clear fluids such as undiluted apple juice ad libitum

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Paediatric dehydration

A 3-year-old boy presents with a 2-day history of vomiting and diarrhoea. He has mild sunken eyes and dry mucous membranes but is alert and drinking. His weight is 15 kg. What is the preferred initial rehydration strategy?