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What is the likely diagnosis for the 2-year-old boy with vomiting, diarrhea, decreased urine output, and loss of consciousness?
What is the likely diagnosis for the 2-year-old boy with vomiting, diarrhea, decreased urine output, and loss of consciousness?
- Acute gastroenteritis (correct)
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Acute appendicitis
- Intussusception
Which fluid is most appropriate for rehydrating the child in the emergency department?
Which fluid is most appropriate for rehydrating the child in the emergency department?
- Lactated Ringer's solution
- Oral rehydration solution (correct)
- 5% dextrose in water
- Normal saline
Which of the following is an important investigation to perform in this case and its relevance?
Which of the following is an important investigation to perform in this case and its relevance?
- Electrolyte panel to detect metabolic acidosis (correct)
- Blood culture to identify bacterial pathogens
- Ultrasound of the abdomen to check for obstructions
- Complete blood count to assess infection
What is a potential complication to monitor for in this child experiencing dehydration?
What is a potential complication to monitor for in this child experiencing dehydration?
Which maintenance fluid requirement calculation method should be used for the children mentioned in the problem statement?
Which maintenance fluid requirement calculation method should be used for the children mentioned in the problem statement?
What is the target urine output for a child in stable condition?
What is the target urine output for a child in stable condition?
Which of the following calculations represents the correct method to determine a child's maintenance fluid requirement?
Which of the following calculations represents the correct method to determine a child's maintenance fluid requirement?
What could be a likely diagnosis for a child with a 3-day history of vomiting, diarrhea, and reduced urine output?
What could be a likely diagnosis for a child with a 3-day history of vomiting, diarrhea, and reduced urine output?
Which fluid is typically preferable for rehydrating a 2-year-old child experiencing dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea?
Which fluid is typically preferable for rehydrating a 2-year-old child experiencing dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea?
In the context of a child presenting with decreased urine output and loss of consciousness, what complication should be prioritized for monitoring?
In the context of a child presenting with decreased urine output and loss of consciousness, what complication should be prioritized for monitoring?
What is the total daily fluid requirement for a child weighing 25 kg according to the Holliday - Segar 4-2-1 Rule?
What is the total daily fluid requirement for a child weighing 25 kg according to the Holliday - Segar 4-2-1 Rule?
How much maintenance hourly fluid is required for an infant weighing 8 kg using the 4-2-1 Rule?
How much maintenance hourly fluid is required for an infant weighing 8 kg using the 4-2-1 Rule?
Which calculation correctly represents the fluid requirement for a 30 kg child?
Which calculation correctly represents the fluid requirement for a 30 kg child?
According to the 4-2-1 rule, how many mL should a child weighing 12 kg receive hourly?
According to the 4-2-1 rule, how many mL should a child weighing 12 kg receive hourly?
What is the fluid requirement for a child weighing 18 kg, according to the 4-2-1 rule?
What is the fluid requirement for a child weighing 18 kg, according to the 4-2-1 rule?
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Holliday-Segar 4-2-1 Rule
- The Holliday-Segar 4-2-1 rule calculates the maintenance fluid requirements for children.
- The formula estimates the hourly fluid requirement based on the child's weight (kg).
- The rule separates weights into two categories:
- Children weighing ≤ 10 kg
- Children weighing >10 kg
- Children ≤ 10 kg receive 1000 mL + 50 mL/kg/day for every kg above 10.
- Children > 20 kg receive 60 mL + 1 mL/kg for every kg above 20.
- Daily fluid requirements for children > 20 kg are 1500 mL + 20 mL/kg/day for every kg above 20.
Session 1
- The target urine output is 1 ml/kg/hour.
- The child's vital signs (blood pressure, pulse rate, and volume) should be stable.
Calculation of Maintenance Fluid Requirements
- The Holliday-Segar 4-2-1 rule can be utilized to calculate the maintenance fluid requirement for children based on their age.
I. O.B - one-year-old
- To calculate the fluid requirement for a one-year-old, their weight needs to be determined.
- Once the weight is obtained, it can be plugged into the Holliday-Segar formula to determine the hourly and daily fluid requirements.
II. A.B - aged 2 years
- Similar to I.O.B., their weight needs to be known to apply the Holliday-Segar formula and determine their hourly and daily fluid requirements.
III. G.C - aged 3 years
- To calculate G.C.'s hourly fluid requirement, their weight is needed.
- The formula can then be used to determine their fluid requirements.
Session 2
Patient Case
- A 2-year-old boy presented with a 3-day history of vomiting, 3-days history of diarrhea, and a 1-day history of decreased urine output and loss of consciousness.
Questions
- a) Likely diagnosis: The likely diagnosis is dehydration due to the history of vomiting, diarrhea, decreased urine output, and loss of consciousness.
- b) Fluid of choice: The fluid of choice for rehydrating this child is oral rehydration therapy (ORT) with solutions containing electrolytes like glucose and sodium. ORT restores fluids and electrolytes lost through vomiting and diarrhea.
- c) Investigations:
- Serum electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride) to assess the severity of electrolyte imbalance.
- Blood glucose to check for hypoglycemia, which can occur due to dehydration.
- d) Complications:
- Dehydration can lead to complications such as seizures, shock, and acute kidney injury.
- Electrolyte imbalances can also cause serious complications such as cardiac arrhythmias.
- Hypoglycemia should be closely monitored and addressed promptly.
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