INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF CHILDHOOD ILLNESSTCAP CHN 2
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CURRENT HEALTH SITUATION
1.Increasing number of childhood deaths
2.Poor situation in First-Level Health Facilities
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Distribution of 10.5 million deaths among children less than 5 years old in all developing countries, 1999
Malaria
Diarrhea
Measles
Pneumonia
Perinatal
OTHERS
Undernutrition54%
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Causes of Deaths among Children Under Five Years Old
Top Ten Leading Cause of Underfive Mortality 2000 Philippine Health Statistics
7.68.3
10.611.5
16.822.7
24.230.4
31.751.6
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
perinatal causesmalignant neoplasm
congeninital anomaliesmeningitis
diarrheanutritional disorders
measlessepticemiaaccidents
pneumonia
no. of Underive Deaths Per 1000LB
Source: 2000 Philippine Health Statistics
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Rationale for IMCI
Features of IMCI…
•not necessarily dependent on the use of
sophisticated and expensive technologies
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Rationale for IMCI
Features of IMCI…
•a more integrated approach to
managing sick children
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Rationale for IMCI
Features of IMCI…
•careful and systematic assessment of common symptoms and specific clinical signs to guide rational and effective
actions
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Rationale for IMCI
Features of IMCI…
•integrates management of most common childhood problems
(pneumonia, diarrhea, measles, malaria, dengue hemorrhagic
fever, malnutrition and anemia, ear problems)
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Rationale for IMCI
Features of IMCI…
•includes preventive interventions
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Rationale for IMCI
Features of IMCI…
•adjusts curative interventions to the
capacity and functions of the health system
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Rationale for IMCI
Features of IMCI…
•involves family members and the community in
the health care process
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Objectives of IMCI
(1) reduce deaths and the frequency and severity of illness and disability; and
(2) contribute to improved growth and development
IMCI Case Management
Danger signs (CANS)Main Symptoms (CDEF)Nutritional statusImmunization statusOther problems
Need to Refer
Specific treatment
Homemanagement
ClassificationFocused Assessment
Identify treatmentTreat
Counsel caretakersFollow-up
TreatmentCounsel & Follow-up
ASK :PVA
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Target Groups
•Sick young infant▫1 week up to 2 months
•Sick young children▫2 months up to 5 years
IMCI Booklet
THE SICK CHILDAGE: 2 MONTHS UP TO 5 Y EARS
PART I
Check all sick children for general danger signs
REMEMBER:
C - CONVULSIONS
A– ABNORMALLY SLEEPY
N – NOT ABLE TO DRINK
S– (SEVERE) VOMITS EVERYTHING
Need to Refer(except in severe dehydration)
General DangerSigns
CHILD HAS A SEVERE
PROBLEM. DO NOT DELAY
TREATMENT.
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•Cough or difficulty in breathing
•Diarrhea
•Ear problem
•Fever
COUGH OR DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING
Cough or difficulty in breathing
Ask:•For how long?Look:•Chest indrawing•Stridor•Count RR
The child must be calm.
FAST BREATHING
AGE
≥ 60 breaths / min
<2 months
≥ 50 breaths / min
2 – 12 months
≥ 40 breaths / min
1-5 years
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Any general danger sign or
Chest indrawing or
Stridor in calm child.
SEVERE
PNEUMONIA
OR VERY
SEVERE DISEASE
Give first dose of an appropriate antibioticVitamin ABreastfeeding/sugar waterIf wheezing give a trial of rapid actingbronchodialator for three cycles EVERY 15 MIN before classifying pneumonia
Refer URGENTLY to hospital.
Fast breathing PNEUMONIA
•Give oral antibiotic for 3 days•If wheezing give a trial of rapid actingbronchodialator three times before classifying pneumonia•Soothe the throat and relieve the cough with a safe remedy•If recurrent wheezing refer for an assessment•If coughing for more than 30 days refer for possible TB or asthma•Advise the mother when to return immediately•Follow-up in 2 days
•No signs of pneumonia
or very severe disease.
NO PNEUMONIA:
COUGH OR COLD
If coughing more than 30 days, refer TO HOSPITAL for assessment.
Soothe the throat and relieve the cough with a safe remedy.
Advise mother when to return immediately.
Follow-up in 5 days if not improving.
CLASSIFICATION TABLE FOR COUGH OR DIFFICULT BREATHING
SIGNS CLASSIFY AS IDENTIFY TREATMENT(Urgent pre-referral treatments are in bold print.)
SEVERE PNEUMONIA OR VERY SEVERE DISEASE
1st dose of antibiotic Vitamin A Bronchodilator Breastfeeding/ sugar water URGENT REFERRAL
Any general danger sign or Chest indrawing or Stridor in a calm child
Fast breathing2 – 12 months old: ≥ 50/ minute1 year or older: ≥ 40/ minute
PNEUMONIA
Antibiotic for 3 days Bronchodialator Safe remedy If recurrent wheezing refer for an assessment If coughing for more than 30 days refer for possible
TB or asthma Advise the mother when to return immediately Advise mother on danger signs Follow up in 2 days
NO PNEUMONIA: COUGH OR COLD
If cough ≥ 30 days , refer to hospital for assessment
Relieve cough with safe remedy Advise mother on danger signs Follow up in 5 days if no improvement
No signs of pneumoniaor a very severe disease
DIARRHEA
Types of Diarrhea
•ACUTE DIARRHEA•PERSISTENT DIARRHEA•DYSENTERY
ASSESS AND CLASSIFY
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Checking the Main Symptoms
2. DIARRHEA
ASK
▫ How long?▫ Is there blood in the stool
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Checking the Main Symptoms
2. DIARRHEALOOK▫ GENERAL CONDITION OF THE
CHILD Restless or irritable Abnormally sleepy or diffi cult to
awaken Sunken eyes
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Checking the Main Symptoms
2. DIARRHEALOOK▫ OFFER FLUID
Not able to drink Drinking poorly Drinking eagerly, thirsty
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Checking the Main Symptoms
2. DIARRHEALOOK▫ PINCH SK IN Very slowly Slowly immediately
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ASSESS AND
CLASSIFY
Diarrhea: Classify
For dehydration
Persistent diarrhea
Blood in the stool
SEVERE
SOME
NO
+DHN= SPD
NDHN= PD
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Severe Dehydration
SEVERE DEHYDRATION
2 or more of the following:
Abnormally sleepy/ difficult to wake Sunken eyes Not able to feed/ drinking poorly Skin pinch goes back very slowly
Classify for dehydration
Plan C if no other severe classification Refer if with other severe disease BF or ORS along the way Give Tetracycline for cholera
if there is cholera in the area and the child is 2 years or more
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Severe Dehydration
Treatment Plan CTo treat severe dehydration (IV fluid: pLRS)
Age Initial Phase Subsequent Phase(30 ml/kg) (70 ml/kg)
Infants (<12 mos) 1 hour * 5 hoursOlder children 30 minutes* 2½ hours
*Repeat once if radial pulse is still very weak or imperceptible.
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SOME DEHYDRATION
SOME DEHYDRATION
2 of the following:
Restless, irritable Sunken eyes Drinks eagerly, very thirsty Skin pinch goes back slowly
Classify for dehydration
Give ORS/ BF, food for some dehydration Plan B If with other severe disease, REFER Follow up in 5 days Advice when to return immediately
400-700200-400Amount
4-12 mos< 4 mosAge
Determine the amount (in ml) of Oresol to be given in 4 hours
= weight of the child (in kg) X 75, or if weight is unknown, use this chart.
Plan B: Treat some dehydration with ORS
900-1400700-900Amount
2-5 yrs12 mos-2 yrsAge
Determine the amount (in ml) of Oresol to be given in 4 hours
= weight of the child (in kg) X 75, or if weight is unknown, use this chart.
Plan B: Treat some dehydration with ORS
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No Dehydration
NO DEHYDRATION
Not enough signs to classify as SEVERE DEHYDRATION orSOME DEHYDRATION
Classify for dehydration
Give ORS, zinc and food to treat diarrhea at home
Plan A Follow up in 5 days Advise mother when to return immediately
Give extra fluid.
Plan A: Treat diarrhea at home
100 – 200 ml after each LBM2 -4 yrs
50 – 100 ml after each LBMUp to 2 yrs
Continue feeding.
Know when to return.
Persistent diarrhea: 14 days or more
• Treat dehydration before referral, unless with other severe disease
• Give Vitamin A• Refer to hospital
+ Dehydration=severe persistent diarrhea
Persistent diarrhea: 14 days or more
• Advise regarding feeding• Give Vitamin A• Give vitamins and minerals including zinc for
14 days• Follow up in 5 days• Advise when to return immediately
No dehydration= persistent diarrhea
Blood in the stool = dysentery
• Oral antibiotic for shigella for 3 days (CIPROFLOXACIN)
• Follow up in 2 days• Advise when to return immediately
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•EXCEPTIONS:I f the child is less than 12 months old or was dehydrated on the 1st visit or had measles within the last 3 months. REFER TO HOSPITAL.
If fewer stools, less blood in stools, less fever, less abdominal pain & eating better, continue antibiotics.
Dysentery
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•After 2 days:Ask:•if the child is dehydrated, treat hydration.
•if the number of stools, amount of stools, fever, abdominal pain or eating is same or worse: Change to 2nd line antibiotics & give for 5 days. Advise to return in 2 days.
Dysentery
FEVER
ASSESS AND CLASSIFY
Malaria risk?
Measles now or w/ in last 3 mos
Dengue risk?
VSFD:M
MALARIA
F:M unlikely
VSFD
F: NM
N MRMR
SCM M:EMC MEASLES
S DHF F: DHF unlikely
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Does the child have fever?(by history, or feels hot or temperature 37.5C and above)
Decide Malaria Risk
Ask:
•Does the child live in a malaria area?
•Has the child visited malaria area in the past 4 weeks?
•If yes to either, obtain a blood smear.
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Does the child have fever?(by history, or feels hot or temperature 37.5C and above)
Then Ask:
For how long does the child has fever?
I f >7 days, has the fever been present everyday?
Has the child had measles within the last 3 months?
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Does the child have fever?(by history, or feels hot or temperature 37.5C and above)
Look and Feel:
Look and feel for stiff neck.
Look for runny nose
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Does the child have fever?(by history, or feels hot or temperature 37.5C and above)
Look for signs of Measles:
• Generalized rash.
• One of these: cough, runny nose or red eyes
Fever: Ask about malaria risk
•Residing in endemic area?OR:•Travel & overnight stay in endemic area, or•Blood transfusion w/ in past 6
month
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Malaria Risk Areas
1. Palawan2. Davao Oriental3. Davao del Norte4. Compostela
Valley5. Tawi-tawi6. Sulu7. Agusan del Sur8. Mindoro
Occidental9. K alinga Apayao10. Agusan del Norte
11.Isabela12.Cagayan13.Quezon14.Ifugao15.Zamboanga del
Sur16.Bukidnon17.Misamis Oriental18.Quirino19.Mountain
Province20.Basilan
Malaria risk +
• Blood smear• Ask: Duration of fever?
Present everyday?• Look: Stiff neck
Runny noseOther signs of measles
Malaria risk + any general danger sign or stiff neck
• 1st dose of Quinine (under med. Supervision or if hospital is not accessible within 4 hours)
• 1st dose of antibiotic, Paracetamol• Treat to prevent low blood sugar• Send the blood smear with the patient• Urgent referral
Very severe febrile disease/ malaria
Malaria risk and + blood smear if no blood smear there should be
No runny nose, no measles, no other cause of fever
• Oral antimalarial• Paracetamol• Follow up in 2 days• > 7 days fever hospital for
assessment
Malaria
Malaria risk and - blood smear +runny nose or +measles or + other causes of fever
• Paracetamol for fever more than 38deg C• Follow up in 2 days• Advise when to return immediately• > 7 days fever hospital for assessment
• Treat other causes of fever
Fever: Malaria Unlikely
•No malaria risk
Any general danger sign or stiff neck
• 1st dose of antibiotic• Paracetamol for fever 38.5 deg above• Treat for low blood sugar• Urgent referral
Very severe febrile disease
•No malaria risk
No signs of severe febrile disease
• Paracetamol for fever more than 38deg C• Follow up in 2 days• Advise when to return immediately• > 7 days fever hospital for assessment
• Treat other causes of fever
Fever: No malaria
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If child has measles now or within the last three months:
• Look• For mouth ulcers. Are they deep
and extensive?• For pus draining from the eyes• Look for clouding of the cornea
Measles now or w/ in last 3 monthsAny general danger sign orClouding of cornea orDeep or extensive mouth ulcers
• 1st dose of antibiotic• Vitamin A
• Apply tetracycline ointment if corneal clouding is present
• Urgent referral
Severe complicated measles
Measles now or w/ in last 3 monthsPus draining from the eye orMouth ulcers
• Vitamin A• Tetracycline eye ointment• Gentian violet• Follow up in 2 days• Advise mother when to return immediately
Measles with eye or Mouth complications
Measles now or w/ in last 3 monthsNo other signs
• Vitamin A• Advise mother when to
return immediately
Measles
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Then Ask:• Has the child had any
bleeding from the nose or gums or in the vomitus or stools?
• Has the child had black vomitus or stools?
• Has the child had abdominal pain?
• Has the child been vomiting?
Look and Feel:• Look for bleeding from nose
or gums.
• Look for skin petechiae• Feel for cold clammy
extremities.• Slow capillary refill
If none of the above ASK or LOOK and FEEL signs are present and the child is 6 months or older and fever present for more than 3 days.
Perform Torniquet Test.
Decide Dengue Risk: Yes or NoIf Dengue Risk:
Slow capillary refill
•Indicates poor skin perfusion•Press down firmly with your finger on the sternum for 5 seconds and release. (Alternatively you can use the nail bed or soles of the feet.) A normal capillary refill should occur within 2-3 seconds.
Any of the danger sign orBleeding gums, nose, in vomitus or stools or
Black vomitusor stools orPersistent abdominal pain or
Persistent vomiting orSkin petechiaeor
Cold and clammy skin orSlow capillary refill or
Tourniquet test
SEVERE DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER
• If skin petechiae, persistent abdominal pain or vomiting, or + tourniquet test only signs, give ORS
• Any other signs of bleeding Plan C• Urgent referral• Treat other cause of fever• Do not give aspirin
No signs of severe DHF
• Follow up in 2 days• Advise mother when to
return immediately or when fever persist or sign of bleeding manifest
• Do not give aspirin
FEVER: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Unlikely
EAR PROBLEM
YES
NO
MALNUTRITION AND ANEMIA
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Checking the Main Symptoms
4. Ear problems
ASK• Does the child have ear pain?• Is there ear discharge? ▫ If yes, how long?
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Checking the Main Symptoms
4. Ear problems
LOOK• For pus draining from the earFEEL• Tender swelling behind the
ear
Structure:3 Divisions1. external ear2. middle ear3. inner ear
Tympanic membrane or “ear drum”
4. EAR PROBLEM
• 1st dose of antibiotic• Paracetamol for pain• Urgent referral
Mastoiditis
tender swelling behind ear
• Antibiotic for 5 days• Paracetamol for pain• DRY Wicking• Follow up in 5 days• Advise when to return immediately
Acute ear infection
Ear discharge < 14 days orEar pain
• Wicking• Instill Quinolone otic drops for two weeks• Follow up in 5 days• Advice the mother when to return immediately
Chronic ear infection
Ear discharge for 14 days or more
No ear pain or pus draining from ears
No Ear Infection
•No additional treatment•Advise mother when to return immediately
CHECK FOR MALNUTRITION AND ANEMIA
ASSESSANDCLASSIFYNUTRITIONAL STATUS
ASSESSAND
CLASSIFYNUTRITIONAL STATUS
If age up to 6 months and Visible severe wasting or Edema on both feetIf age 6 months and above and MUAC is less than 115 mm or has edema of both feet or severe muscle wasting
• Treat to prevent low blood sugar• Vitamin A• Urgent referral
Severe malnutrition or severe anemia
Very low for weight
• Assess feeding and counsel mother regarding feeding recommendation and care for development
• Vitamin A• Follow up in 30 days• Advise when to return immediately
Very low weight
Not very low weight for age and no other sign of malnutrition
• Assess feeding and counsel mother regarding feeding recommendation and care for development
• If feeding becomes a problem, follow up in 5 days
• Advise when to return immediately
Not very low weight
ASSESSANDCLASSIFYANEMIA
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Check for Anemia
•Look for palmar pallor
▫Severe palmar pallor▫Some palmar pallor▫No palmar pallor
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AnemiaConditions Predisposing to Anemia
•infections
•hookworm and whipworm infections
•malaria
108Children with AnemiaHow to check for Anemia
SEVERE PALMAR PALLOR
NO ANEMIA
SOME PALMAR PALLOR
ASSESSAND
CLASSIFYANEMIA
CHECK FOR ANEMIA
SEVERE PALMAR PALLOR
•Refer urgently to hospital
Severe Anemia
SOME PALMAR PALLOR
• Assess feeding and counsel mother regarding feeding recommendation and care for development
• Give IRON• Give ALBENDAZOLE/ MEBENDAZOLE if child is 1
year or older and has not received a dose for previous 6 months
• Follow up in 14 days• Advise when to return immediately
Anemia
NO PALMAR PALLOR
• If the child is less than 2 years old, assess feeding and counsel mother regarding feeding recommendation and care for development
• If feeding becomes a problem, follow up in 5 days
• Advise when to return immediately
No Anemia
THE SICK YOUNG INFANTAGE: 1 WEEK UP TO 2 MONTHSPART II
IMCI Case Management
Danger signs (CANS)Main Symptoms (BJDF)Nutritional statusImmunization statusOther problems
Need to Refer
Specific treatment
Homemanagement
ClassificationFocused Assessment
Identify treatmentTreat
Counsel caretakersFollow-up
TreatmentCounsel & Follow-up
ASK :PVA
BACTERIAL INFECTION
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Check for very severe disease and local infection
ASK
•Is the infant having difficulty of feeding?
•Had the infant have convulsions?
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Check for very severe disease and local infection
LOOK, LISTEN
Count the breaths in one minute.
Repeat the count if more than 60 bpm.
Look for severe chest in -drawing.
Measure axillary temperature.
THE CHILD MUST BE CALM
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Check for very severe disease and local infection
Look at the umbilicus. Is it red or draining pus?
Does the redness extend to the skin?
Look for skin pustules. Are there many or severe pustules?
Look at the young infants' movements. Are they less than normal?
LOOK, LISTEN
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Umbilicus with infection
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Normal healing of umbilicus
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normal dried umbilical stump
BACTERIAL INFECTION
Any of the followingNot feeding well or
convulsions orFast breathing 60 bpmor more
severe chest indrawingfever
low body tempMovement only when stimulated or no movement at all
• Give 1st dose of IM antibiotics• Treat to prevent low blood sugar• Refer urgently• Advise mother on how to keep infant
warm on the way to the hospital
Very severe disease
Umbilicus red or draining pus orSkin pustules
• Give oral antibiotic• Teach mother to treat local infection at home• Advise the mother to give home care for the young
infant• Assess and counsel mother on care and
development• Follow up in 2 days
Local Bacterial Infection
None of the signs of very severe disease or local bacterial infection
• Advise the mother to give home care for the young infant
• Assess and counsel the mother on care for development
Severe Disease or Local Infection UNLIKELY
ASSESS AND CLASSIFYJ AUNDICE
CHECK FOR J AUNDICE
•LOOK▫For yellow eyes or skin▫Look at palms and soles. Are they yellow?
Any jaundice if age is less than 24 hours oryellow palms and soles at any age
• Refer urgently to hospital• Treat to prevent low blood sugar• Advise how to keep the infant warm on
the way to the hospital
Severe Jaundice
•Jaundice appearing after 24 hours of age andpalms and soles NOT yellow
• Advice the mother to give home care for young infant• Advise to return immediately if palms and soles appear
yellow• If the young infant is older than 14 days, refer for
assessment• Assess and counsel the mother on care for development• Follow up in 1 day
JAUNDICE
No jaundice
• Assess and counsel the mother on care for development
• Advice the mother to give home care for young infant
No jaundice
ASSESSAND CLASSIFYDIARRHEA
CHECK FOR DIARRHEA
•ASK
▫For how long?▫Is there blood in the stool?
CHECK FOR DIARRHEA• Look and Feel
• Look at the young infant’s general condition▫ Infant’s movement
Does the infant move on his/her own Does the infant move only w hen stimulated then
stop Does the infant not move at all
▫ Is the infant restless or irritable▫Look for sunken eyes▫Pinch the skin of the abdomen. Does it
goes back Very slow ly Slowly immediately
ASSESSAND CLASSIFYDIARRHEA
Diarrhea: Classify
For dehydration
Persistent diarrhea
Blood in the stool
SEVERE
SOME
NO
SPD
Two of any of the following:Movement only when stimulated or no movement at all
sunken eyesskin pinch goes back very slowly
• If the infant does not have VERY SEVERE DISEASE, nor DYSENTERY, give fluid for severe dehydration or PLAN C
OR• If the infant also has a VERE SEVERE DISEASE, SEVERE JAUNDICE
OR DYSENTERY:• Refer urgently to hospital, with mother giving frequent sips of
ORS on the way• Advise to continue breastfeeding• Keep the infant warm
Severe Dehydration
•Two of the following signs:Restless or irritable
Sunken eyesSkin pinch goes back slowly
• Give fluid for some dehydration (PLAN B)• If the infant also has a VERE SEVERE DISEASE, SEVERE
JAUNDICE OR DYSENTERY:• Refer urgently to hospital, with mother giving
frequent sips of ORS on the way• Advise to continue breastfeeding
• Assess and counsel the mother on care for development
SOME DEHYDRATION
Not enough signs to classify as some or severe dehydration
• Give fluid to treat diarrhea at home (PLAN A)
• Assess and counsel the mother on care for development
NO DEHYDRATION
Diarrhea: Classify
Persistent diarrhea
Diarrhea lasting for 14 days or more
• If the young infant has dehydration, treat dehydration before referral, unless infant also has VERY SEVERE DISEASE
• Refer to Hospital
SEVERE, PERSISTENT DIARRHEA
Diarrhea: Classify
Blood in the stool
Blood in the stool
• Refer urgently to Hospital, with mother giving frequent sips of ORS on the way
• Advise to continue breastfeeding
DYSENTERY
ASSESS AND CLASSIFYFEEDING PROBLEMLOW WEIGHT FOR AGE
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Assess and Classify a Young Infant for a Feeding Problem or Low Birth Weight
ASK :
•Is the infant breastfed? ▫I f yes, how many times in a 24 hours?
•Does the infant usually receive any other food or drink? ▫I f yes, how often▫What do you use to feed the infant?
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Assess and Classify a Young Infant for a Feeding Problem or Low Birth Weight
LOOK :
•Determine the weight for age?
•Look for ulcers or white patches in the mouth (oral thrush)
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Assess and Classify a Young Infant for a Feeding Problem or Low Birth WeightASSESS BREASTFEEDING:
•Has the infant breastfed in the previous hour?▫Observe attachment
Not well attachedGood attachment
•Is the infant sucking effectively?▫Slow, deep sucks, sometimes pausing
Not sucking effectivelySucking effectively
Check for good attachment
•Chin touching the breast•Mouth wide open•Lower lip turned outward•More areola above than below
Good Wrong
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Problems Associated with Breastfeeding
•problems with attachment
•problems with sucking
•blocked nose
•ulcers or white patches in the mouth
Assess and Classify a Young Infant for a Feeding Problem or Low Birth Weight
ASSESS AND CLASSIFYFEEDING PROBLEMLOW WEIGHT FOR AGE
•Not well attached to the breast ORNot sucking effectively OR
Less than 8 breastfeeds in 24 hours ORReceives other foods or drinks OR
Low weight for ageThrush
FEEDING PROBLEM OR LOW WEIGHT FOR AGE
• If not able to attached well or not sucking effectively, teach correct positioning and attachment
• If feeding is less than 8 times a day, advised to increase frequency as often as the child wants night and day
• If giving other food and drinks, advise to reduce and counsel further regarding breastfeeding
• If not breastfeeding at all, counsel regarding breastfeeding or teach proper ways of preparing milk substitute
• Advise the mother how to feed and keep the low weight infant warm at home
• If with thrush, teach the mother how treat at home• Advise to give home care• Follow up any feeding problem or thrush in 2 days• Follow up low weight for age in 14 days• Assess and counsel the mother on care for development
Not low weight for age and no other signs of inadequate feeding
• Assess and counsel the mother on care for development
• Advise mother to give home care for the young infant
• Praise the mother for feeding the infant well
NO FEEDING PROBLEM
GIVE FOLLOW-UP CARE
Follow-up care for the sick young infant
When to return immediately
– Signs of any of the following:
– Breastfeeding or drinking poorly
– Becomes sicker
– Develops a fever
– Fast breathing
– Difficult breathing
– Blood in the stool
Follow-up care for the sick young infant
Follow-up in 2 days – on antibiotics for local bacterial infection or dysentery
Follow-up in 2 days - with a feeding problem or oral thrush
Follow-up in 14 days – with low weight for age
If the child has: Return for follow-up in:
PNEUMONIA
DYSENTERY
MALARIA, if fever persists
FEVER—MALARIA UNLIKELY, if fever persists
MEASLES WITH EYE OR MOUTH COMPLICATIONS
2 days
PERSISTENT DIARRHOEA ACUTE EAR INFECTION
CHRONIC EAR INFECTION
FEEDING PROBLEM
ANY OTHER ILLNESS, if not improving
5 days
PALOR VERY 14 days
LOW WEIGHT FOR AGE 30 days
FOLLOW-UP VISIT TABLE IN THE COUNSEL THE MOTHER CHART
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