Question
What should be done when an 8-year-old child loses their appetite and experiences a slight weight loss? Are there suitable nutritional injections available?
Answer
If an 8-year-old child is suffering from a loss of appetite and a slight weight loss, it is recommended to provide nutritional support through intravenous infusion. The specific infusion plan may include 500 milliliters of 0.9% sodium chloride, 1000 milliliters of 10% glucose (except for diabetic patients), and additional potassium (up to 1.5 grams per 500 milliliters of fluid), vitamin C, and cimetidine 500 milligrams. Additionally, complex amino acids or fat emulsion can be added as needed. The total fluid volume should be controlled below 2000 milliliters, depending on the child’s fluid intake. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish your child a speedy recovery.