Paediatric Intravenous Fluid Prescribing – Physiology of Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance is crucial for the well-being of children, and subtle imbalances can have significant consequences. Children are susceptible to dehydration and volume depletion and have different fluid requirements from adults. The improper...
A 9-Month-Old Baby with Failure to Thrive
A 9-month-old baby boy is brought to your surgery by his mum, who is concerned about his weight gain. His red book measurements have dropped from above the 50th centile to below the 25th centile over the past 4 months. He has had several chest infections, and mum...
