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Question:

Does my child need IV fluids for severe dehydration (unable to make saliva, tears, pale, cool skin, lethargic, sunken eyes, no urine output, unresponsive, very fast breathing)

Answer:

Yes
MedHead Confidence Score: 8
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Med-O-Meter

8

MedHead Message:

This is severe dehydration and needs to be addressed immediately in the ER with IV fluids.

References:

ACEP – IV fluids for mild to moderate dehydration in children

 

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