Question

A 4-year-old girl presents with vomiting and watery diarrhoea for 24 hours. She appears mildly dehydrated but is alert and drinking. Capillary refill is <2 seconds. According to RCH dehydration guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration solution in small, frequent amounts at home with GP follow-up

Answer

Intravenous fluid resuscitation immediately

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Nothing by mouth for 12 hours

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Start broad-spectrum antibiotics

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Admit for nasogastric rehydration in all cases of gastroenteritis

Practice question

A 4-year-old girl presents with vomiting and watery diarrhoea for 24 hours. She appears mildly dehydrated but is alert and drinking. Capillary refill is <2 seconds. According to RCH dehydration guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?