You request an HbA1c. It takes about 36 hours to come back. The patient’s GP will write to you to thank you for helping him achieve his QOF.
Meanwhile, the patient appears dehydrated.
His observations are now: pulse 111, BP 112/66 mmHg, temp 37.1, RR 24, sats 100% oa
What would you give the patient next?
Normal saline 0.9% @ 1 Litre / 1 hour