Its the 16th February 2004, its 23.00.

 

You have successfully corrected the ABC and are thinking of possible causes. Top of your list is infection, so in goes high dose broad spectrum antibiotic.

 

While this is going on, the nurse points out that the child is still fitting. After 20 minutes the child suffers irreversible brain damage.

What would you like to change your initial management?

 

ABC Lorazepam phenytoin fluid bolus Ceftriaxone Investigations