Question

A 4-year-old boy presents with 3 days of vomiting and watery diarrhoea. He is alert but irritable, with dry mucous membranes and slightly decreased urine output. Capillary refill is 2 seconds, pulse 110 beats/min and blood pressure normal. According to paediatric dehydration guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration therapy with a commercial oral rehydration solution

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Immediate intravenous fluid resuscitation with 20 mL/kg bolus

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Restrict fluids to prevent worsening diarrhoea

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Give anti-diarrhoeal medications such as loperamide

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Admit to intensive care for monitoring

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