Friday, May 20, 2011

Medical Case 6


 Q: An 18 months old boy came to the emergency department with rapid respiration, drowsiness. He had a history of vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days before the onset of his condition. By examination HR was 160, RR was 60, Temp. was 38.5 and Bp was 60/40. He had delayed capillary refill. 

What is the most likely action to be done? 

1- Chest x-ray.
2- Giving oral ttt and follow up.
3- Administration of IV fluids.
4- Blood gas analysis