SAQ 1835 – Unwell toddler with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea

A 15-month-old child is brought by his parents after a 3-day viral illness with a maculopapular rash. The day before presentation he had bouts of colic but had been eating, drinking and otherwise settled. He now looks unwell, has blood-stained diarrhoea in his nappy and capillary refill time of 3 seconds. An abdominal X-ray is shown below.

What is the likely diagnosis?

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List three factors that may predispose to this condition.

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What are his estimated fluid requirements for the next 24 hours? Show your calculations.

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