SAQ 860 – Paediatrics – gastroenteritis and dehydration rehydration plan

A 6-month-old boy is brought to ED after 48 hours of vomiting and diarrhoea. He weighs 8 kg. He is alert but has sunken eyes, dry mucous membranes and reduced skin turgor. You diagnose gastroenteritis.

His observations and bedside glucose are shown below.

State the degree of dehydration.

(Marked out of 1.0)

/ 1

Complete the table comparing nasogastric and IV rehydration.

(Marked out of 8.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Route</th> <th>Indication</th> <th>Fluid choice</th> <th>Rate/duration</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nasogastric</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Intravenous</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

/ 8

List three clinical features you would monitor during rehydration.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%