A 4-year-old child in a refugee camp presents with severe dehydration from acute watery diarrhoea. IV access fails after multiple attempts. What is th...

Question

A 4-year-old child in a refugee camp presents with severe dehydration from acute watery diarrhoea. IV access fails after multiple attempts. What is the recommended WHO alternative fluid resuscitation route?

Accepted Answer

Oral rehydration solution via nasogastric tube at 20 mL/kg/hour

Answer

Subcutaneous fluid administration

Answer

Intraosseous access for fluid administration

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Rectal fluid administration

Answer

No alternative exists; the child must be referred

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Alternative Rehydration Route

A 4-year-old child in a refugee camp presents with severe dehydration from acute watery diarrhoea. IV access fails after multiple attempts. What is the recommended WHO alternative fluid resuscitation route?