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” Melinda Gates.
INVESTIGATIONS:
1. Blood Counts.
2. Stool examination for :
_PH and reducing substances
_Giardia cysts and entamoeba .
- Bioassay for E.coli
- Leukocytes and RBCs
- Culture and sensitivity
-Elisa test for (Rota virus)
3. Serum electrolytes (Na+ and K+) and bicarbonate (HCO3)
4.Urine examination and culture for parenteral diarrhea.
5.Blood culture for salmonellosis or shigellosis
6. X_ray chest (for pneumonia)
MANAGEMENT
Not enough signs to classify Two of the following signs : Two of the following signs :
as some or severe
dehydration
Restless and irritable Lethargic or unconscious
Sunken eyes Sunken eyes
Skin pinch goes back slowly Skin pinch goes back very
slowly
1.DIRECT THERAPY :
To correct existing water and electrolyte and deficit
FLUIDS FOR DEFICIT THERAPY
Give ringer solution or N/S
If the child is in shock _ 20ml/kg in 10-15 mins
(repeat the fluid 20ml/kg in 10 -15 mins if the radial pulse is still very week )
2. Concurrent losses: