Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Dehydration in Children

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What is the first step in treating a child with severe dehydration?

Start IV fluids immediately (correct)

Administer an antibiotic effective against cholera

Give oral rehydration therapy

Give ORS solution if the child can drink

Why should 5% glucose (dextrose) solution not be used for IV rehydration?

It increases the risk of hyponatraemia (correct)

It is not effective against cholera

It is only suitable for children above 12 months

It is not isotonic

How much of the chosen IV solution should be given to a severely dehydrated child?

150 ml/kg

200 ml/kg

50 ml/kg

100 ml/kg (correct)

What is a sign of severe dehydration in a child with diarrhoea?

Slow return of skin pinch Signup and view all the answers

Why should Zinc be given to a child with severe dehydration?

To support the immune system Signup and view all the answers

How often should IV fluids be repeated in a severely dehydrated child?

If the radial pulse is still very weak or not detectable Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in treating a child with severe dehydration from cholera?

Start IV fluid immediately. Signup and view all the answers

How often should the child be reassessed during the rehydration period?

Every 15-30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for repeating the IV fluid infusion?

If the child passes large watery stools frequently during the rehydration period Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for a child with cholera who is still showing signs of some dehydration after IV rehydration?

Discontinue IV treatment and give ORS solution for 4 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended amount of Ringer's lactate solution to give to an infant (< 12 months) in the first hour?

30 ml/kg Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked to confirm that hydration is improving during the rehydration period?

Radial pulse and ability to drink Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the first step in treating a child with severe dehydration?

Why should 5% glucose (dextrose) solution not be used for IV rehydration?

How much of the chosen IV solution should be given to a severely dehydrated child?

What is a sign of severe dehydration in a child with diarrhoea?

Why should Zinc be given to a child with severe dehydration?

How often should IV fluids be repeated in a severely dehydrated child?

What is the first step in treating a child with severe dehydration from cholera?

How often should the child be reassessed during the rehydration period?

What is the indication for repeating the IV fluid infusion?

What is the recommended treatment for a child with cholera who is still showing signs of some dehydration after IV rehydration?

What is the recommended amount of Ringer's lactate solution to give to an infant (< 12 months) in the first hour?

What should be checked to confirm that hydration is improving during the rehydration period?

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