11th May 2024

A 7-month-old infant presents with acute, intermittent abdominal pain, vomiting, and passage of red currant jelly stools.

A 7-month-old infant presents with acute, intermittent abdominal pain, vomiting, and passage of red currant jelly stools. The child appears lethargic and dehydrated. On examination, a sausage-shaped mass is palpable in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. An ultrasound confirms the diagnosis of intussusception.

Which is the most appropriate initial management for this child?