WEBYEARS describes how to assess and classify sick children so that signs of disease are not overlooked. According to the chart, you should ask the mother about the child's problem and check the child for general danger signs. Then ask about the four main symptoms: cough or difficult breathing, diarrhoea, fever and ear problem. A child who
WEBCHECK FOR GENERAL DANGER SIGNS Ask: Look: Is the child able to drink or breastfeed? Does the child vomit everything? Has the child had convulsions? See if the child is lethargic or unconscious. Is the child convulsing now? Any general danger sign Pink: VERY SEVERE DISEASE Give diazepam if …
WEBDANGER SIGNS, COUGH 3 DIARRHOEA ASSESS AND CLASSIFY Does the child have diarrhoea? IF YES, ASK: • For how long? • Is there blood in the stool? Two of the following signs: • Lethargic or unconscious • Sunken eyes • Not able to drink or drinking poorly • Skin pinch goes back very slowly. SEVERE DEHYDRATION Two of the following signs:
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WEBThe WHO/UNICEF guidelines for Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) offer simple and effective methods to prevent and manage the leading causes of serious illness and mortality in young children.
WEB- Screen for general danger signs, which would indicate any life-threatening condition - Specific questions about the most common conditions affecting a child's health (diarrhea, pneumonia, fever, etc) - If the answers are positive, focused physical exam to identify life-threatening illness
WEBIf it is an initial visit, follow the sequence of steps on the chart. This section teaches the steps to assess and classify a sick young infant at an initial visit: Check for signs of possible bacterial infection. Then classify the young infant based on the signs found. Ask about diarrhoea.
WEBTwo of the following signs: IMCI PROCESS FOR ALL YOUNG INFANTS (Birth up to two months)
WEBContents: – Introduction, self-study modules – Module 1: general danger signs for the sick child – Module 2: The sick young infant – Module 3: Cough or dificult breathing. Module 4: Diarrhoea – Module 5: Fever – Module 6: Malnutrition and anaemia.
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WEBThis document provides operational guidance on the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) for healthcare professionals.
WEBThe WHO/ UNICEF guidelines for Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) offer simple and effective methods to prevent and manage the leading causes of serious illness and mortality in young children.
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