A GP referral

Learning objectives:

• To be able to make clinical decisions that are safe and adhere to the NICE guidelines
• To be able to confidently prescribe fluids and medications in emergency situations 
• To be able to use examination results to form a clinical assessment 

You are a doctor working in the PAEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT UNIT (PAU) you have received a call from the GP who would like to refer a 6 month old girl.