Shock Scenario - 4 month old with Diarrhea and Vomiting

Off to the lab

You chose to send your patient off to the lab for tests:

What labs would you like to get on this patient?

Electrolyes (Na, K, HCO3-, Cl, Glucose)

Renal Function (BUN, Creatinine)

Complete Blood Count (White Blood Cells, Hemoglobin, platelets)

Stool Analysis (smear for white cells, cultures, toxins)

Chest X-ray

Abdominal X-ray (Flat, and upright)

further radiographic studies

others