A 6-day-old baby is brought to ED with lethargy, reduced feeding, fewer wet nappies, pallor and a weak cry. The baby was born at term by normal vaginal delivery with no antenatal or postnatal problems.
List eight (8) initial management priorities.
(Marked out of 8.0)
| Observation |
Value |
| HR |
180 |
| Temperature |
38.5 C |
| Capillary refill |
4 seconds |
| RR |
70 |
| SaO2 |
98% on room air |
| AVPU |
P |
/ 8
List three (3) common pathogens in infants under three months of age.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
State the empiric antibiotic regimen.
(Marked out of 4.0)
/ 4
After 40 mL/kg of IV fluid bolus the baby remains shocked. List three (3) further management steps.
(Marked out of 3.0)
/ 3
Total Score: 0 / 18
Percentage: 0%
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