A 36-hour-old neonate presents with a community nurse because of failure to pass meconium.
There has been mucous-like vomiting, but the neonate otherwise looks well. Pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and saturations are within normal ranges.
Answer the four diagnostic questions: what does normal digital rectal examination exclude; what does successful NG tube passage exclude; what is the characteristic x-ray appearance of duodenal atresia; and name one congenital condition associated with neonatal bowel obstruction.
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Before transport to a specialist paediatric centre, name five essential ED actions to keep the neonate safe during transfer.
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Describe the IV maintenance fluid choice and rate you would prescribe before transfer.
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Name two other potential causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction at this age.
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