A 3-year-old child is presented to the emergency department with his parents after ingesting an unknown quantity of furosemide approximately 90 minutes ago. At the most the child could have ingested 10 mL. The child’s older sibling has a history of congenital heart disease. The child did not ingest any other medications. The child has had no vomiting, diarrhea or change in behavior since the ingestion. The child has wet a “large” number of diapers. PMH : None. Physical Examination : T: 99.4°F HR: 142 bpm RR: 32 breaths per minute BP: 78/49 mm Hg HEENT: Examination is normal.
Pulmonary: Clear to auscultation. CV: Regular rate and rhythm without murmur. Abdomen: Soft and nontender. Neurologic: GCS is 15. Cranial nerves II-XII intact. Skin: Normal capillary refill. What management strategies are required for this patient? *This case is from Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose…
