You are the consultant in charge of a tertiary emergency department. A local community hospital one hour away calls for advice about a 12-day-old male infant with fever.
His vital signs are shown below.
| Observation |
Result |
| HR |
185 bpm |
| Temperature |
39 degrees C |
| O2 saturation |
98% room air |
| Capillary refill |
3 seconds |
State three (3) priorities for his care.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
List five (5) important investigations you would consider.
(Marked out of 5.0)
/ 5
The local team cannot obtain IV access. State two (2) pieces of advice you would give them.
(Marked out of 2.0)
/ 2
IV access is gained. The child is mottled and his BSL is 2.2 mmol/L. State two (2) specific immediate management priorities.
(Marked out of 2.0)
/ 2
Total Score: 0 / 12
Percentage: 0%
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