This document provides guidelines for health care workers on assessing and classifying childhood illnesses using the Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) approach. It discusses several common childhood illnesses including cough or difficulty breathing, diarrhea, fever, ear problems, and nutrition. For each illness, it provides definitions, current prevalence data in Kenya, methods for assessing signs and symptoms, and classifications for determining appropriate treatment. The overall aim is to orient health care workers on using the IMNCI guidelines to properly assess, classify, and manage common childhood conditions.
IDA is the most common form of anemia worldwide, affecting approximately 50% of anemia cases. It results from prolonged negative iron balance in the body due to factors like inadequate iron intake, decreased absorption, increased demand, or blood loss. Diagnosis involves a complete history, physical exam, and lab tests showing low indicators of iron stores like serum ferritin and iron, along with an elevated TIBC. Treatment aims to replenish iron stores and typically consists of oral iron supplementation of 200mg elemental iron per day for 3-6 months.
A 42-year-old male presented with excessive urination and fatigue over the past 8 months. Laboratory tests showed elevated fasting blood glucose, post-prandial blood glucose, HbA1c, and ketones in the urine. Further testing found low C-peptide levels and positive GAD antibodies, confirming a diagnosis of latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), a type of diabetes that shares characteristics of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. LADA is characterized by autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells and low insulin production in adults, treated primarily with insulin therapy.
The document discusses strategies to address anemia in India under the Anemia Mukt Bharat initiative. It notes the high prevalence of anemia across different groups in India despite past efforts. The new strategy aims to reduce anemia prevalence by 3 percentage points per year among key groups through six interventions and institutional mechanisms. These include prophylactic iron folic acid supplementation, deworming, behavior change communication, testing and treatment, and addressing non-nutritional causes in endemic areas. The strategy covers an estimated 450 million beneficiaries across different age groups through these measures.
Hypertension is a silent, invisible killer that rarely causes symptoms. Increasing public awareness is key, as is access .Raised blood pressure is a warning sign that significant lifestyle changes are urgently needed. People need to know why raised blood pressure is dangerous, and how to take steps to control it.
DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 1 & MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS Rakesh Verma
1) Type 1 diabetes is characterized by low or absent insulin production and is caused by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
2) It requires lifelong insulin replacement therapy via injections or pumps to control blood glucose levels and prevent complications.
3) Intensive insulin regimens aim to mimic normal physiology using rapid, short, intermediate and long-acting insulin preparations in combination with diet, exercise and glucose monitoring.
Latest GINA guidelines for Asthma & COVIDGaurav Gupta
What are the changes from 2019 onwards till 2022, in the GINA guidelines for developing countries like India.
Includes COVID guidelines and also a FUN QUIZ !
Talk about why these guidelines have changed - use of ICS - formoterol combination for treating even intermittent asthma
IDA is the most common form of anemia worldwide, affecting approximately 50% of anemia cases. It results from prolonged negative iron balance in the body due to factors like inadequate iron intake, decreased absorption, increased demand, or blood loss. Diagnosis involves a complete history, physical exam, and lab tests showing low indicators of iron stores like serum ferritin and iron, along with an elevated TIBC. Treatment aims to replenish iron stores and typically consists of oral iron supplementation of 200mg elemental iron per day for 3-6 months.
A 42-year-old male presented with excessive urination and fatigue over the past 8 months. Laboratory tests showed elevated fasting blood glucose, post-prandial blood glucose, HbA1c, and ketones in the urine. Further testing found low C-peptide levels and positive GAD antibodies, confirming a diagnosis of latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), a type of diabetes that shares characteristics of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. LADA is characterized by autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells and low insulin production in adults, treated primarily with insulin therapy.
The document discusses strategies to address anemia in India under the Anemia Mukt Bharat initiative. It notes the high prevalence of anemia across different groups in India despite past efforts. The new strategy aims to reduce anemia prevalence by 3 percentage points per year among key groups through six interventions and institutional mechanisms. These include prophylactic iron folic acid supplementation, deworming, behavior change communication, testing and treatment, and addressing non-nutritional causes in endemic areas. The strategy covers an estimated 450 million beneficiaries across different age groups through these measures.
Hypertension is a silent, invisible killer that rarely causes symptoms. Increasing public awareness is key, as is access .Raised blood pressure is a warning sign that significant lifestyle changes are urgently needed. People need to know why raised blood pressure is dangerous, and how to take steps to control it.
DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 1 & MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS Rakesh Verma
1) Type 1 diabetes is characterized by low or absent insulin production and is caused by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
2) It requires lifelong insulin replacement therapy via injections or pumps to control blood glucose levels and prevent complications.
3) Intensive insulin regimens aim to mimic normal physiology using rapid, short, intermediate and long-acting insulin preparations in combination with diet, exercise and glucose monitoring.
Latest GINA guidelines for Asthma & COVIDGaurav Gupta
What are the changes from 2019 onwards till 2022, in the GINA guidelines for developing countries like India.
Includes COVID guidelines and also a FUN QUIZ !
Talk about why these guidelines have changed - use of ICS - formoterol combination for treating even intermittent asthma
1. Alcohol poisoning can occur from both acute and chronic alcohol consumption and has effects throughout the body, especially the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and liver.
2. Treatment for acute alcohol poisoning involves first aid measures like keeping the person awake and monitoring their symptoms, followed by further treatment in the hospital like gastric lavage and IV fluids.
3. Chronic alcohol use can lead to conditions like liver cirrhosis and Korsakoff's psychosis. Treatment focuses on medications to prevent further alcohol use and psychotherapy. Death from alcohol poisoning may result from related causes like traffic accidents, suicide, or organ failure.
The document discusses different types and causes of anemia. It classifies anemia into etiologic categories including impaired red blood cell production, excessive destruction of RBCs, and blood loss. It further describes morphologic classifications such as macrocytic, microcytic hypochromic, and normocytic normochromic anemia. Specific causes are provided for each category including deficiencies, diseases, and genetic disorders. Hemolytic anemia is discussed in more detail including hereditary and acquired causes. Laboratory findings associated with different types of anemia are also summarized.
Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a form of malnutrition caused by a lack of protein and calories. It includes conditions like marasmus, kwashiorkor, and intermediate states. PEM is characterized by wasting of muscle and tissue in marasmus or edema and liver damage in kwashiorkor. Common causes are improper complementary feeding, lack of breastfeeding, poverty, and infection. PEM has a high prevalence in children under 5 years old and is a major public health problem in India due to high mortality and long-term health effects. Treatment involves resolving medical issues, restoring nutrition, and ensuring rehabilitation through dietary management and nutrition education.
Nutritional anemia -Dr JP Singh, Dept, of community medicine, SRMS IMS BareillyJp Singh
This document discusses nutritional anemia, defining it as a disease caused by malnutrition resulting in low hemoglobin levels. It outlines the main types of nutritional anemia including deficiencies in iron, folate, vitamin B12, and protein. The document provides details on the prevalence, causes, signs, symptoms and treatments of different forms of nutritional anemia with a focus on iron deficiency anemia. It discusses nutritional anemia prevention programs in India that provide iron and folic acid supplementation targeted at pregnant women, lactating women, and children aged 1-12 years.
This document discusses insulin resistance and related topics. It begins with a brief history of insulin resistance and defines it as a failure of target organs to respond normally to insulin. It then discusses various factors that can contribute to insulin resistance, including obesity, diet, genetics, and certain drugs. The document also discusses the metabolic syndrome, which includes insulin resistance along with other risk factors. It provides diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome and discusses treatments like weight loss, exercise, and dietary changes. The rest of the document discusses various proteins and cytokines secreted by adipose tissue, such as leptin, adiponectin, resistin, and TNF-alpha, and their roles in insulin resistance. It also discusses how lack of adipose tissue can
This document provides information on various aspects of physical examination including:
- Vital signs measurement including temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
- Examination of the skeletal structure and causes of short and tall stature.
- Assessment of nutritional status and signs of deficiencies.
- Description of pallor, icterus, cyanosis, clubbing, lymphadenopathy, and edema - including causes and assessment.
The document discusses a study presented on a Nutritional Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) in India. It provides background on malnutrition rates for children under 5 in India and the state of Karnataka. It then describes the services provided at NRCs, including treatment, nutritional support, and education for caregivers. NRCs follow three phases - stabilization, transition, and rehabilitation - to treat severely acutely malnourished children. The study aims to analyze the effects of the NRC in improving child health and evaluate the services and education provided to mothers.
This document discusses obesity, including its definition, types, causes, and prevention strategies. Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher and is caused by factors like unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and genetics. The worldwide prevalence of obesity nearly tripled between 1975 and 2016. Prevention strategies include promoting nutritious foods, physical activity, limiting screen time, and getting sufficient sleep. Annual BMI screening and lifestyle counseling can help with primary and secondary prevention of obesity.
Diagnosis & management of status asthmaticusSheela Aglecha
This document provides guidance on diagnosing and managing status asthmaticus and acute severe asthma exacerbations in children. Key points include:
1. Status asthmaticus is acute severe asthma that fails to respond to conventional therapy like inhaled beta-agonists and oral steroids.
2. Management involves 3 pillars - oxygen, nebulized beta-agonists like salbutamol, and steroids like intravenous hydrocortisone.
3. If the child does not improve with initial treatments, additional therapies may be needed like subcutaneous or intravenous beta-agonists, magnesium sulfate, or aminophylline. Mechanical ventilation could be required if the child does not respond to medical management
The document summarizes anemia of inflammation (AI), which was previously known as anemia of chronic disease or chronic disorders. AI is characterized by inadequate red blood cell production, low serum iron, and low iron binding capacity. It is common due to the high prevalence of infectious diseases and inflammatory/malignant disorders. The anemia results from the body's inability to compensate for small decreases in red blood cell survival through increased production. Clinical manifestations are usually obscured by the underlying disease. The anemia is usually mild to moderate.
This document outlines guidelines for screening, managing, and treating obesity. It discusses screening tools like BMI and waist circumference measurements. Management involves behavioral interventions like diet, exercise, and motivational interviewing. Dietary approaches aim for calorie reduction while increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week. Pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery are options for patients who do not achieve goals with lifestyle changes alone. The case study examines a patient with obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other comorbidities, highlighting the need for a multidisciplinary treatment plan including medication adjustments and lifestyle modifications.
Iron Deficiency Anemia occurs when iron levels are too low to support normal red blood cell production. It has various causes like bleeding, low dietary iron intake, or loss of iron in the urine. Symptoms include fatigue and pale skin. Investigations show low hemoglobin, ferritin and iron levels with microcytic red blood cells. Treatment involves oral or intravenous iron supplementation depending on severity. Complications can include impaired development in children or increased risk of falls in the elderly. Prevention focuses on consuming iron-rich foods and supplements. Differential diagnoses include thalassemia and anemia of chronic disease.
This document provides an overview of the epidemiology of anemia globally and in India. Some key points:
- Anemia affects over 1.6 billion people worldwide, with preschool-aged children, pregnant women, and non-pregnant women being most at risk. Prevalence is highest in Africa and Asia.
- In India, over half of children aged 6-59 months and pregnant women are anemic. Anemia contributes to 20% of maternal deaths.
- Iron deficiency is the most common type of anemia. It affects over 50% of pregnant women in developing countries.
- Social determinants like education, socioeconomic status, and early marriage contribute to high anemia rates.
Ms. T is a 38-year-old woman who presents with a 6-month history of heavy menstrual bleeding and fatigue. Her lab results show low hemoglobin, ferritin, iron, MCV and MCH levels consistent with iron deficiency anemia. Her risk factors include female gender, past pregnancies, long-term NSAID use, and intermenstrual bleeding. She is started on iron supplements to replenish her iron stores, treat her anemia, and resolve her symptoms.
Anemia is caused by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin. It can be caused by insufficient iron, vitamin B12, or folate intake; blood loss; or impaired red blood cell production. Dietary management of anemia focuses on improving intake of iron, vitamin B12, and folate through foods or supplements. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may include iron supplementation, changes to diet, and treating the primary condition causing the anemia.
This document summarizes the pathology of obesity. It defines obesity and classifications based on BMI. It discusses the accumulation of adipose tissue and measurements used. It describes the role of the hypothalamus in regulating appetite and energy expenditure. Key hormones involved include leptin, adiponectin, ghrelin, PYY, and others. Obesity is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases like hypertension, stroke, coronary artery disease, and obesity cardiomyopathy.
This randomized controlled trial examined the effectiveness of short-term daily prednisolone doses during infections to reduce relapse rates in patients with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome. The study found that the intervention group, who received daily prednisolone for 7 days during infections, had significantly fewer relapses over one year compared to the control group. Specifically, the intervention was associated with a 59% reduction in relapse rates. The number needed to treat was 6, meaning this intervention reduced relapse frequency to less than 3 per year for every 6 patients treated. Overall, short-term daily prednisolone during infections appears effective for reducing relapses in this patient population.
RNTCP guidelines for tuberculosis management: Extended versionRxVichuZ
This presentation is an extension of the already made presentation before, that deals with RNTCP guidelines for some special aspects encountered during tuberculosis management, other than management of individual diagnoses alone.
Have a look!
The document discusses the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. It outlines the evolution of diagnostic guidelines and tests over time, from initial diagnosis based on sugar in the urine to current use of HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, and oral glucose tolerance tests. Key tests discussed include insulin, C-peptide, proinsulin, glucagon, and autoantibodies which can help distinguish types of diabetes.
The document provides guidelines for health care workers on assessing and classifying illnesses in children aged 2 months to 5 years according to the Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) approach. It outlines the major causes of child mortality in Kenya and trends over time. The guidelines cover common childhood illnesses like cough or difficult breathing, diarrhea, fever, ear problems, and nutrition and provide information on assessing, classifying, and treating each condition.
The document discusses an epidemiological study on worm infestation in Surkhet district, Nepal. It provides background on common types of worms that can infect humans. Worm infestation is a major public health problem, especially among children, due to poor sanitation and hygiene. The study aims to understand the epidemiology of worm infestation in the district by examining factors like time, place, and person. Secondary data from the past 3 years will be reviewed to analyze trends and distributions of worm infestation cases. The findings will help authorities better plan prevention and treatment services.
1. Alcohol poisoning can occur from both acute and chronic alcohol consumption and has effects throughout the body, especially the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and liver.
2. Treatment for acute alcohol poisoning involves first aid measures like keeping the person awake and monitoring their symptoms, followed by further treatment in the hospital like gastric lavage and IV fluids.
3. Chronic alcohol use can lead to conditions like liver cirrhosis and Korsakoff's psychosis. Treatment focuses on medications to prevent further alcohol use and psychotherapy. Death from alcohol poisoning may result from related causes like traffic accidents, suicide, or organ failure.
The document discusses different types and causes of anemia. It classifies anemia into etiologic categories including impaired red blood cell production, excessive destruction of RBCs, and blood loss. It further describes morphologic classifications such as macrocytic, microcytic hypochromic, and normocytic normochromic anemia. Specific causes are provided for each category including deficiencies, diseases, and genetic disorders. Hemolytic anemia is discussed in more detail including hereditary and acquired causes. Laboratory findings associated with different types of anemia are also summarized.
Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a form of malnutrition caused by a lack of protein and calories. It includes conditions like marasmus, kwashiorkor, and intermediate states. PEM is characterized by wasting of muscle and tissue in marasmus or edema and liver damage in kwashiorkor. Common causes are improper complementary feeding, lack of breastfeeding, poverty, and infection. PEM has a high prevalence in children under 5 years old and is a major public health problem in India due to high mortality and long-term health effects. Treatment involves resolving medical issues, restoring nutrition, and ensuring rehabilitation through dietary management and nutrition education.
Nutritional anemia -Dr JP Singh, Dept, of community medicine, SRMS IMS BareillyJp Singh
This document discusses nutritional anemia, defining it as a disease caused by malnutrition resulting in low hemoglobin levels. It outlines the main types of nutritional anemia including deficiencies in iron, folate, vitamin B12, and protein. The document provides details on the prevalence, causes, signs, symptoms and treatments of different forms of nutritional anemia with a focus on iron deficiency anemia. It discusses nutritional anemia prevention programs in India that provide iron and folic acid supplementation targeted at pregnant women, lactating women, and children aged 1-12 years.
This document discusses insulin resistance and related topics. It begins with a brief history of insulin resistance and defines it as a failure of target organs to respond normally to insulin. It then discusses various factors that can contribute to insulin resistance, including obesity, diet, genetics, and certain drugs. The document also discusses the metabolic syndrome, which includes insulin resistance along with other risk factors. It provides diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome and discusses treatments like weight loss, exercise, and dietary changes. The rest of the document discusses various proteins and cytokines secreted by adipose tissue, such as leptin, adiponectin, resistin, and TNF-alpha, and their roles in insulin resistance. It also discusses how lack of adipose tissue can
This document provides information on various aspects of physical examination including:
- Vital signs measurement including temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
- Examination of the skeletal structure and causes of short and tall stature.
- Assessment of nutritional status and signs of deficiencies.
- Description of pallor, icterus, cyanosis, clubbing, lymphadenopathy, and edema - including causes and assessment.
The document discusses a study presented on a Nutritional Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) in India. It provides background on malnutrition rates for children under 5 in India and the state of Karnataka. It then describes the services provided at NRCs, including treatment, nutritional support, and education for caregivers. NRCs follow three phases - stabilization, transition, and rehabilitation - to treat severely acutely malnourished children. The study aims to analyze the effects of the NRC in improving child health and evaluate the services and education provided to mothers.
This document discusses obesity, including its definition, types, causes, and prevention strategies. Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher and is caused by factors like unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and genetics. The worldwide prevalence of obesity nearly tripled between 1975 and 2016. Prevention strategies include promoting nutritious foods, physical activity, limiting screen time, and getting sufficient sleep. Annual BMI screening and lifestyle counseling can help with primary and secondary prevention of obesity.
Diagnosis & management of status asthmaticusSheela Aglecha
This document provides guidance on diagnosing and managing status asthmaticus and acute severe asthma exacerbations in children. Key points include:
1. Status asthmaticus is acute severe asthma that fails to respond to conventional therapy like inhaled beta-agonists and oral steroids.
2. Management involves 3 pillars - oxygen, nebulized beta-agonists like salbutamol, and steroids like intravenous hydrocortisone.
3. If the child does not improve with initial treatments, additional therapies may be needed like subcutaneous or intravenous beta-agonists, magnesium sulfate, or aminophylline. Mechanical ventilation could be required if the child does not respond to medical management
The document summarizes anemia of inflammation (AI), which was previously known as anemia of chronic disease or chronic disorders. AI is characterized by inadequate red blood cell production, low serum iron, and low iron binding capacity. It is common due to the high prevalence of infectious diseases and inflammatory/malignant disorders. The anemia results from the body's inability to compensate for small decreases in red blood cell survival through increased production. Clinical manifestations are usually obscured by the underlying disease. The anemia is usually mild to moderate.
This document outlines guidelines for screening, managing, and treating obesity. It discusses screening tools like BMI and waist circumference measurements. Management involves behavioral interventions like diet, exercise, and motivational interviewing. Dietary approaches aim for calorie reduction while increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week. Pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery are options for patients who do not achieve goals with lifestyle changes alone. The case study examines a patient with obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other comorbidities, highlighting the need for a multidisciplinary treatment plan including medication adjustments and lifestyle modifications.
Iron Deficiency Anemia occurs when iron levels are too low to support normal red blood cell production. It has various causes like bleeding, low dietary iron intake, or loss of iron in the urine. Symptoms include fatigue and pale skin. Investigations show low hemoglobin, ferritin and iron levels with microcytic red blood cells. Treatment involves oral or intravenous iron supplementation depending on severity. Complications can include impaired development in children or increased risk of falls in the elderly. Prevention focuses on consuming iron-rich foods and supplements. Differential diagnoses include thalassemia and anemia of chronic disease.
This document provides an overview of the epidemiology of anemia globally and in India. Some key points:
- Anemia affects over 1.6 billion people worldwide, with preschool-aged children, pregnant women, and non-pregnant women being most at risk. Prevalence is highest in Africa and Asia.
- In India, over half of children aged 6-59 months and pregnant women are anemic. Anemia contributes to 20% of maternal deaths.
- Iron deficiency is the most common type of anemia. It affects over 50% of pregnant women in developing countries.
- Social determinants like education, socioeconomic status, and early marriage contribute to high anemia rates.
Ms. T is a 38-year-old woman who presents with a 6-month history of heavy menstrual bleeding and fatigue. Her lab results show low hemoglobin, ferritin, iron, MCV and MCH levels consistent with iron deficiency anemia. Her risk factors include female gender, past pregnancies, long-term NSAID use, and intermenstrual bleeding. She is started on iron supplements to replenish her iron stores, treat her anemia, and resolve her symptoms.
Anemia is caused by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin. It can be caused by insufficient iron, vitamin B12, or folate intake; blood loss; or impaired red blood cell production. Dietary management of anemia focuses on improving intake of iron, vitamin B12, and folate through foods or supplements. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may include iron supplementation, changes to diet, and treating the primary condition causing the anemia.
This document summarizes the pathology of obesity. It defines obesity and classifications based on BMI. It discusses the accumulation of adipose tissue and measurements used. It describes the role of the hypothalamus in regulating appetite and energy expenditure. Key hormones involved include leptin, adiponectin, ghrelin, PYY, and others. Obesity is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases like hypertension, stroke, coronary artery disease, and obesity cardiomyopathy.
This randomized controlled trial examined the effectiveness of short-term daily prednisolone doses during infections to reduce relapse rates in patients with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome. The study found that the intervention group, who received daily prednisolone for 7 days during infections, had significantly fewer relapses over one year compared to the control group. Specifically, the intervention was associated with a 59% reduction in relapse rates. The number needed to treat was 6, meaning this intervention reduced relapse frequency to less than 3 per year for every 6 patients treated. Overall, short-term daily prednisolone during infections appears effective for reducing relapses in this patient population.
RNTCP guidelines for tuberculosis management: Extended versionRxVichuZ
This presentation is an extension of the already made presentation before, that deals with RNTCP guidelines for some special aspects encountered during tuberculosis management, other than management of individual diagnoses alone.
Have a look!
The document discusses the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. It outlines the evolution of diagnostic guidelines and tests over time, from initial diagnosis based on sugar in the urine to current use of HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, and oral glucose tolerance tests. Key tests discussed include insulin, C-peptide, proinsulin, glucagon, and autoantibodies which can help distinguish types of diabetes.
The document provides guidelines for health care workers on assessing and classifying illnesses in children aged 2 months to 5 years according to the Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) approach. It outlines the major causes of child mortality in Kenya and trends over time. The guidelines cover common childhood illnesses like cough or difficult breathing, diarrhea, fever, ear problems, and nutrition and provide information on assessing, classifying, and treating each condition.
The document discusses an epidemiological study on worm infestation in Surkhet district, Nepal. It provides background on common types of worms that can infect humans. Worm infestation is a major public health problem, especially among children, due to poor sanitation and hygiene. The study aims to understand the epidemiology of worm infestation in the district by examining factors like time, place, and person. Secondary data from the past 3 years will be reviewed to analyze trends and distributions of worm infestation cases. The findings will help authorities better plan prevention and treatment services.
IMCI POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS-2-5 YEARS (2).pptkkean6089
Check for general danger signs. Do you find any?
Health worker: No, I do not find any general danger signs in this case.
Case 2: Hassan
Hassan is 3 years old. He weighs 12 kg. His temperature is 39oC.
The health worker asked, 'What are the child's problems?' The mother said, 'Hassan
has been vomiting everything for 2 days.' This is Hassan's initial visit for this problem.
Evaluation of factors that influence Reoccurrence of Cholera epidemics in Bwe...PUBLISHERJOURNAL
Cholera is an acute enteric infection characterised by sudden onset of profuse, painless watery diarrhoea and vomiting. Transmission of the disease is by faecal-oral route and from man to man via faecal contaminated water, ingestion of contaminated foods and drinks, and bottle feeding in infants. Globally, an estimated 1.4 to 4.3 million cholera cases and 28,000 to 142,000 cholera related deaths occur every year and the highest deaths rates occur in developing countries. The aim of this study was to explore the factors influencing reoccurrence of cholera outbreaks in Bwera hospital-Kasese district, Uganda. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional where quantitative strategy was applied on health workers and households within Bwera hospital. The study targeted 73 respondents; random sampling procedure was used. Three broad themes were based on to obtain results namely; sources of water for home use, environmental sanitation and the role of climate change. It emerged that water was mainly collected from unprotected sources using rudimentary methods and it was made safe by boiling. Hand washing was seen as a common practice done though occasionally. Generally solid wastes were poorly managed including human waste and reinforcing reforestation was seen as a remedy to avert effects of climate change. The commonest source of water for home consumption was from open water surfaces mainly rivers/streams. Boiling was seen as one of the commonest methods of making water safe for home consumption but the numbers of house hold that boils water are very few thereby making them prone to infection. Washing hands was the commonest practice especially before eating but still some children do ignore washing of their hands before eating if their caretakers are not around them; however, it was not consistently after visiting latrine. Poor waste disposal was seen present in the communities whereby bushes and river banks were seen as places where human waste is deposited.
Keywords: Cholera, Deaths, Households, Bwera hospital, contaminated Water.
This document summarizes the child health program in Nepal. It discusses the main medical causes of infant mortality and morbidity, including low birth weight, respiratory infections, diarrhea, and malnutrition. It then outlines Nepal's national immunization program, which aims to increase vaccination coverage and prevent diseases like polio, measles, and tetanus. The program is guided by national health strategies and goals to reduce child mortality and morbidity from vaccine-preventable illnesses. Key activities discussed include vaccinator training, polio campaigns, and integrated disease surveillance.
diarrhoea: why children are still dying & what can be doneChynthya Riiweuh
Diarrhoea remains the second leading cause of child deaths globally, accounting for around 1.5 million under-five deaths per year. The majority of diarrhoea cases and deaths occur in Africa and South Asia. Young children face the highest risk, with the highest incidence in the first two years of life. While diarrhoea mortality has declined significantly in recent decades, strengthened efforts are still needed to control diarrhoea and further reduce child deaths.
The document outlines the Integrated Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (GAPPD). It discusses pneumonia and diarrhoea as the two leading infectious causes of death in children under five. The GAPPD aims to reduce deaths from these diseases by coordinating prevention and treatment efforts. It builds on previous global health strategies and recognizes that pneumonia and diarrhoea often require an integrated response due to shared causes, risk factors, and interventions. The ultimate goal of the GAPPD is ending preventable child deaths from pneumonia and diarrhoea.
Flu वह सब जो आपको FLU VACCINATION in Pregnancy के बारे में पता होना चाहिएLifecare Centre
This document discusses recommendations for influenza vaccination in pregnancy from various health organizations and the impact of influenza on pregnant women and their pregnancies. It notes that while many organizations recommend influenza vaccination during pregnancy, compliance is only around 20%. Pregnant women have a higher risk of severe outcomes from influenza like hospitalization. Influenza can also increase risks for pregnant women such as preterm delivery, fetal distress, stillbirth or premature birth, and cesarean delivery.
Fulll chapter of national diarroheal control programme in nepalMonikaRijal1
National diarroheal control programme in nepal , presented and prepared this information was taken on 2076/77 and will be valid untill the next update of NDHS comes out, this is useful for bachleor level, community Health Nursing
The document discusses neonatal and child health care. It provides statistics on infant mortality rates globally and in different regions. Almost two-thirds of infant deaths occur in the first month of life, and among those two-thirds die in the first week. The leading causes of neonatal death are preterm birth, severe infections like sepsis and pneumonia, and birth asphyxia. Reducing neonatal mortality is important to achieving Millennium Development Goals around reducing child mortality. The document outlines efforts to prioritize and improve newborn health.
The top five causes of under-five deaths in Sega, Kenya are pneumonia, diarrheal disease, malaria, malnutrition, and delivery complications within the first two weeks of life. Preventing these deaths requires building a community that can prevent, diagnose, and treat each cause through vaccination, nutrition, sanitation, medical equipment and supplies, and skilled birth attendants. Malnutrition is associated with half of all under-five deaths.
This document provides guidelines from the World Gastroenterology Organisation on the diagnosis and treatment of acute diarrhea. It discusses the global epidemiology and impact of acute diarrhea. It also reviews the major causative agents of acute diarrhea including bacteria (such as E. coli, Campylobacter, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae, Salmonella), viruses (such as rotavirus, norovirus, adenovirus), and parasites (such as Cryptosporidium, Giardia). It provides details on the clinical manifestations and diagnosis of acute diarrhea and recommends treatment options based on the severity of dehydration and the likely causative agent. The guidelines are intended to provide a global perspective on acute diarrhea in
This document provides guidelines from the World Gastroenterology Organisation on the diagnosis and treatment of acute diarrhea. It discusses the global epidemiology and impact of acute diarrhea. It also reviews the major causative agents of acute diarrhea including bacteria (such as E. coli, Campylobacter, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae, Salmonella), viruses (such as rotavirus, norovirus, adenovirus), and parasites (such as Cryptosporidium, Giardia). It provides details on the clinical manifestations and diagnosis of acute diarrhea and recommends treatment options based on the severity of dehydration and the likely causative agent. The guidelines are intended to provide a global perspective on acute diarrhea in
Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for children under 5 years old presenting with symptoms of the common cold at PIMS Islamabad, despite antibiotics not being effective for treating viral infections like the common cold. The study found that antibiotics were prescribed in 70% of cases. Common combinations included antibiotics with antipyretics and antihistamines. Only penicillin was prescribed as the antibiotic class. Many prescriptions contained multiple unnecessary drugs. Overprescribing antibiotics can contribute to rising antibiotic resistance.
The document provides technical assistance from the World Bank to the Government of Peru to reduce chronic malnutrition and anemia among children. It details 7 products to support this work: 1) disseminating Peru's success in reducing malnutrition, 2) diagnosing high childhood anemia rates, and 3-7) technical assistance to government ministries on reducing anemia and malnutrition policies, including a text messaging pilot program to increase supplementation adherence among vulnerable families. The assistance aims to help Peru address the ongoing challenge of high anemia rates despite success with malnutrition.
Food and Waterborne Diseases (FWBDs) cabriga.pptxJ.L CABRIGA
The document describes the Food and Waterborne Disease Prevention and Control Program in the Philippines. The program aims to reduce the burden of food and waterborne diseases through surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, health promotion, and interagency collaboration. It targets populations experiencing diseases like diarrhea, typhoid, hepatitis A, and rotavirus. The program has various components, partner institutions, policies and strategies to prevent and control food and waterborne illnesses.
Three key points:
1. Over 6 million children under 5 die each year, with the leading causes being pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, measles and malnutrition. Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) aims to address this by training community health workers to deliver treatment.
2. ICCM trains community health workers to diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses like pneumonia, malaria and diarrhea. It relies on a small package of low-cost medicines and diagnostics. Coverage of ICCM has been shown to reduce under-5 mortality rates by 40-70% for specific illnesses.
3. While ICCM has shown success, challenges remain around sustainability, supervision, supply chain management and integration with other health services and malnutrition
The document presents the findings of a study on the perception, knowledge and attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccine in the Bambili community in Cameroon. It includes an introduction describing the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine development. The methods section outlines a cross-sectional study of 300 participants assessing perception, knowledge and factors affecting vaccine uptake. The results found most participants had a neutral perception of the vaccine, while 41% had good knowledge and the same percentage had a positive attitude. Common factors influencing vaccine acceptance included health status, advice from doctors and knowledge of side effects.
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IMNCI Orientation Module Slides- April 2018 (2)-1.pptx
1. INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF
NEWBORN & CHILDHOOD ILLNESS
(IMNCI) GUIDELINES UPDATES:
ORIENTATION MODULE FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS
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ARI
14%
Birth asphyxia and
birth trauma
15%
Congenital
anomalies
9%
Diarrhoea
7%
HIV/AIDS
6%
Injuries
7%
Malaria
5%
Measles
0%
Meningitis
2%
Other
communicable,
perinatal and
nutritional
conditions
9%
Other
noncommunicable
diseases
3%
Pertussis
2%
Prematurity
13%
Sepsis
7%
Tetanus
1%
Source: WHO, Global Data Repository, 2015 Mortality Data by Cause By Country
CAUSES OF CHILD DEATHS IN KENYA
5. ASSESS AND CLASSIFY CHILD AGED 2
MONTHS TO 5 YEARS
CASE MANAGEMENT
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6. INTRODUCTION TO THE CLASSIFICATION TABLES:
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Reference: IMCI guidelines page 2
ASSESS & CLASSIFY the Sick child:
• Signs of illness
• Classification of illness
THREE ROWS with distinct colours for quickly identifying if:
• The child has a serious illness.
• The child needs urgent attention.
• The child needs treatment/intervention with drugs
Purpose
Layout
Application
COLOUR CODING:
• Pink = Severe Classification needing admission or referral
• Yellow = A classification needing treatment/ intervention
• Green = Not serious, and in most cases no drugs are needed
8. HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
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Objectives:
Define all the cough & difficulty in breathing
Describe the prevalence and transmission
Assess the for breathing, central cyanosis & AVPU
Classify for Cough or difficulty in breathing
Background
Assess &
Classify
Application
9. DEFINITION: COUGH OR DIFFICULT IN BREATHING & PNEUMONIA
Cough: a rapid expulsion of air from the
lungs, typically in order to clear the lung
airways of fluid, mucus or other irritating
material..
Difficult in Breathing: Breathlessness or
shortness of breath. This is primarily an
indication of inadequate ventilation or
insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood.
Pneumonia: Respiratory infection that
affects the lungs.
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Source: WHO, 2016
Difficult in breathing
10. CURRENT SITUATION: PNEUMONIA
Prevalence: 9%
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Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under 5 years
Pneumonia is responsible for 18% of under five deaths
Most children with cough or difficult breathing have only a cough or a cold
A few children with cough or difficult breathing may also have pneumonia
Source: WHO, 2016 & KDHS, 2014
Data:
REGION
ARI Prevalence In 8 Regions In Kenya (KDHS)
2008/9 2014
Coast 13% 7%
North Eastern 7% 4%
Eastern 6% 9%
Central 8% 7%
Rift Valley 8% 8%
Western 6% 13%
Nyanza 8% 10%
Nairobi 7% 6%
National 8% 9%
11. TRANSMISSION OF PNEUMONIA
A child’s susceptibility to pneumonia is
increased by many factors for example:
environmental factors, such as:
• Indoor air pollution caused by cooking
& heating
• Living in crowded homes
• Parental smoking
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Parental smoking
Indoor pollution
12. ASSESSING COUGH OR DIFFICULT IN BREATHING
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Does the child have Cough or Difficult in Breathing?
NOTE: THE CHILD
MUST BE CALM
IF YES, ASK
• For how long?
LOOK, LISTEN, FEEL
• Count the breaths in one
minute
• Use respiratory rate timers
where available
• Look for chest in drawing
• Look and listen for stridor
• Look and listen for wheeze
• Check for central cyanosis
• Check for oxygen saturation
using pulse oximetry where
available
• Check AVPU
IF THE CHILD IS
2 months up to 12
months
FAST BREATHING IS:
• 50 breaths per
minute or more
12 months up to 5 years
FAST BREATHING IS:
• 40 breaths per
minute or more
Note:
• Chest in-drawing is present if the lower chest wall moves in during inspiration
• Stridor- a harsh sound heard during inspiration
• Wheeze- a musical sound heard during expiration
• AVPU – Alert, Voice, Pain and Unresponsive
14. CLASSIFYING COUGH OR DIFFICULT BREATHING
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Chest indrawing
Fast breathing
Refer to page 4 of the IMNCI Chart
booklet to match symptoms to the
classifications
17. HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
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Objectives:
Define diarrhea and dehydration
Describe the transmission and prevention
Assess for diarrhoea and dehydration
Classify Hypovolaemic shock, dehydration,
diarrhoea and dysentery
Background
Assess &
Classify
Application
18. CURRENT SITUATION: DIARRHOEA
Prevalence: 15.2% (KDHS, 2014)
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The 2nd single leading cause of death among
children under five years.
Diarrhoea is responsible for 10% of under five
deaths
Most of these deaths are due to dehydration.
Every child has an average of 3 episodes of
diarrhea annually.
Prevalence of diarrhoea is high in children
between 6 months - 2 years of age.
19. DIARRHOEA PREVALENCE
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REGION
Diarrhoea Prevalence In 8 Regions In Kenya (KDHS)
2008/9 2014
Coast 27.2 17.6
North Eastern 16 7.8
Eastern 14.9 14.3
Central 14.4 10.4
Rift Valley 15.9 13.2
Western 17.2 20.1
Nyanza 16.2 18.9
Nairobi 11.9 15.6
National 16.6 15.2
Class Exercise:
• What is the prevalence of diarrhoea in children under 5 in your facility?
• List 4 main contributors of diarrhoea prevalence in children under 5 in that facility.
20. TRANSMISSION OF DIARRHOEA
Water contamination
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Poor hygiene and food contamination
Passing of stool in
water
Bathing in
rivers/streams
Improper disposal of
feacal matter.
Urinating in water
Animals contamination
Examples:
• Touching
contaminated
hands/surfaces
• Cooking with
contaminated hands
Using contaminated
water
• Poor storage of
prepared food and
water
Examples:
21. ASSESSING FOR DIARRHOEA
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Does the child have diarrhoea?
IF YES, ASK
• For how long?
• Is there blood
in the stool
LOOK, LISTEN, FEEL
• Look at the child’s general condition
• Weak and absent pulse
• Not alert, AVPU< A
• Cold hands and temp gradient
• Capillary refill (>3 secs)
Is the child:
• Lethargic or unconscious
• Restless or irritable?
• Look for sunken eyes
• Offer the child fluid. Is the child:
• Not able to drink or
• Drinking poorly?
• Drinking eagerly, thirstily?
• Pinch the skin of the abdomen.
Does it go back;
• Very slowly (longer than 2 seconds?
• Slowly?
• Immediately?
Refer to page 5 of the
IMNCI Chart booklet
for assessing for
Diarrhoea
22. CLASSIFYING A CHILD WITH DIARRHOEA
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Unconscious
Signs to watch out for:
• Weak/absent peripheral pulse
• Not alert, AVPU < A
• Cold extremities
• Capillary refill
• Sunken eyes
• Skin pinch goes back very slowly
• The level of dehydration
• Blood in stool
Refer to page 5 of the IMNCI Chart booklet to
match symptoms to the classifications
Irritable and restless
24. HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
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Objectives:
Define Fever
Describe the common causes of fever
Assess for fever
Classify for Malaria, Measles and other fever related
illnesses
Background
Assess &
Classify
Application
25. Semi-arid, seasonal
1%
Low risk
<1%
Coast endemic
8%
Lake endemic
27%
Highland epidemic
3%
MALARIA PREVALENCE BY ZONE
Percent children age 6 months to 14 years who tested positive for malaria
by microscopy
According to KMIS 2015
Prevalence in Kenya:
8%
26. Assessing for Fever
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Does the child have fever?
IF YES
Has the child travelled to a high risk (Malaria
endemic, seasonal transmission or epidemic prone)
area in the last 1 month?
Decide Malaria Risk: High or Low
THEN ASK:
• For how long?
• If > 7 days, has fever been present everyday?
• Has the child had signs of measles within the last 3
months?
• In high malaria risk, do a malaria test
• Endemic zone
• Seasonal transmission zone
• Epidemic prone areas
In low malaria risk, do a malaria test if no obvious cause
of fever
LOOK AND FEEL
• Look or feel for stiff neck
• Look for running nose
• Look for signs of MEASLES:
• Generalized rash and one of these: cough,
runny nose, or red eyes
• Look for any other cause of fever*
TEST POSITIVE
• P. falciparum PRESENT
• P. vivax PRESENT
TEST NEGATIVE
• P. falciparum or P. vivax absent
Refer to the IMNCI
guideline pg 6
27. In Summary
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Convulsions
Check for signs of :
Very severe disease
malaria
Measles and its complications
Other possible causes of fever
Refer to page 6 of the IMNCI chart booklet
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Objectives:
Define malnutrition.
Describe Types of malnutrition.
Describe causes of malnutrition.
Assess and Classify malnutrition
Background
Assess &
Classify
Application
32. COMPONENTS OF GOOD NUTRITION
Nutrition is the intake of food considered in relation to the
body’s dietary needs.
Good nutrition results from the adequate intake of
macronutrients, micronutrients and water to supply the
metabolic (anabolic and catabolic) processes in the body.
There are two components of nutrition
• Macronutrients- are required in large amounts to maintain
body functions and carry out the activities of daily life.
• There are three broad classes of macronutrient: proteins,
carbohydrates and fats.
• Micronutrients- are needed only in minuscule amounts,
these substances are the “magic wands” that enable the
body to produce enzymes, hormones and other substances
essential for proper growth and development.
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Source: WHO, 2016
33. DEFINITIONS OF MALNUTRITION
• Malnutrition is defined as a state when the body
does not have enough of the required nutrients
(under-nutrition) or has excess of required nutrients
(over-nutrition).
• Inadequacies of macro or micro nutrients may result
in failure to thrive, poor growth or wasting.
• These processes are often measured by their
anthropometrical consequences (weight for age,
height for age or weight for height).
• Under nutrition is the most common form of
malnutrition in developing countries.
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Under-nutrition
over-nutrition
34. GLOBAL SITUATION OF MALNUTRITION
• Over 2 million children are severely malnourished at any given time.
• 5 million out of 10 million child deaths are a result of malnutrition related causes
• Moderate and Severely Malnourished children have 3 – 9 times higher chances of death
than well nourished children.
• Widespread hunger & malnutrition is mainly attributed to natural calamities, wars, drought
& disease
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KENYA SITUATION OF MALNUTRITION
• Kenya has a high infant and under five mortality rates (at 39 and 52/1000 live births
respectively 2014 KDHS ) of which half has malnutrition as the main underlying cause
• National levels of malnutrition is at 41% in Kenya
• HIV and AIDS pose a new and significant challenge in addressing acute malnutrition as the
two are intrinsically related
35. COMMON TYPES OF MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN
Protein-energy malnutrition. This may lead to:
• The child becoming severely wasted, a sign of marasmus.
• The child becoming stunted (too short for age).
• The child becoming underweight (low weight for age)
• The child developing oedema, a sign of kwashiorkor.
Micronutrient deficiency diseases. This may lead to:
• Inadequate intake of Vitamins such as vitamin A or minerals such as iron.
Anaemia as a result of infections, worm infestation, malaria, sickle cell diseases etc.
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36. MACRONUTRIENTS
• Protein, fat and carbohydrates are macronutrients that make up the bulk of a diet
and supply the body’s energy Fats supply energy and are important in cell
formation.
• Proteins are required to build new tissue and are derived mostly from animal
origin such as milk, meat and eggs.
• These animal by-products contain essential amino acids that cannot be produced
by the body but must be eaten.
• Protein from cereals and pulses alone do not provide the sufficient balanced
essential amino acids.
• To obtain the correct balance without requiring protein from animal sources,
cereals and pulses must be combined when planning a meal
37. MICRONUTRIENTS
• Micronutrients include- iodine, iron, Vitamins A and C
• Deficiencies in these micronutrients do not affect growth (i.e. the individual
can have normal growth with appropriate weight and still be deficient in
micronutrients
• Deficiency in these micronutrients is not determined by anthropometric
measurement.
• Deficiencies in these micronutrients will cause major illness such as anaemia,
scurvy and impaired immunity.
38. MICRONUTRIENTS
• Other micronutrients include- magnesium, sulphur, nitrogen, essential
amino-acids, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, sodium and chloride
• They are essential for growth and tissue repair.
• They are required only in small quantities, but the correct balance is
essential for good health.
• A deficiency in any of these micronutrients will lead to growth failure
measured by stunting and wasting.
39. REDUCTIVE ADAPTATION
Definition
It is a physiological response through which the body conserves energy. This is
achieved through;
• Reducing physical activity and growth
• Reducing basal metabolism by:
• Slowing protein turnover
• Reducing functional reserve of organs
• *slowing and reducing na+/K+ pumps
• Reducing inflammatory and immune responses
40. IMPORTANCE OF CHECKING FOR ACUTE MALNUTRITION &
ANAEMIA IN ALL CHILDREN
• A child with malnutrition has a higher risk of many types of disease and death.
• Malnutrition is an underlying cause in 60% of under five mortality
• Sick children brought to clinic may not have specific complaints that point to
malnutrition or anemia.
• Health workers or the child's family often fail to detect malnutrition.
• Identifying and treating malnutrition can help prevent many severe diseases
and death.
• Severe cases need referral to hospital whereas less severe cases may be
managed at home.
• In malnourished children, checking for TB and HIV infection is important.
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41. DETERMINING MUAC
• MUAC is the recommended measure for
assessing nutritional status in children
aged 6 - 59 months.
• It is a single linear measurement that does
not require arithmetic, table look-up or
plotting data on growth charts.
• A colour-coded tape is used to determine
the level of severity of malnutrition
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42. DEFINITIONS OF MALNUTRITION
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MUAC (6-59 Months) WHZ (<6 months)
None > 13.5 > -1
At Risk 12.5 to 13.4 - 2 to - 1
Moderate 11.5 to 12.4 - 3 to - 2
Severe > 11.5 < -3
Oedema or severe malnutrition
43. NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT
• It is a key component in growth monitoring
• In nutritional assessment, various anthropometric measurements are taken including;
• Weight for height/length
• Weight for age
• MUAC(Mid Upper Arm Circumference)
• Weight for height/length is done to determine the z-score which is used to classify acute
malnutrition
• Weight for age is used for growth monitoring (Acute and chronic malnutrition)
• Age for height/ length is used for growth monitoring (Stunting)
• MUAC is used for mass screening of malnutrition(commonly used at community level)
• NB: Z-score is also known as standard deviation score or SD score.
• It is the measure of the distance between the child’s value and the expected value of the
reference population
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44. Z-SCORE
• Z-score is also known as standard deviation score or SD score
• It is the measure of the distance between the child’s value and the expected
value of the reference population
• REFER TO PAGES 55 & 56 OF THE CHART BOOKLET TO DETERMINE THE Z-
SCORE
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45. CHECK AND CLASSIFY MALNUTRITION
• After taking height/length and weight, use the tables in chart booklet pg. 56&57 to
determine the z-score.
• Measure MUAC in a child 6 months or older.
• Check for oedema of both feet and any other medical complications (refer to chart
booklet pg. 8)
• If no medical complication is present in acute malnutrition and anaemia, conduct the
appetite test
• To classify Anemia, refer to chart booklet pg 8
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46. THE APPETITE TEST
• It is a test performed to children aged 6 months and above with severe acute
malnutrition to determine if the will be managed as outpatient or inpatient
• A poor appetite test means that the child has significant infection or a major
metabolic abnormality such as liver dysfunction, electrolyte imbalance, cell
membrane damage.
• This are the patients at immediate risk of death
To perform the test, refer to chart booklet pg 25
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48. CHECK FOR HIV EXPOSURE AND INFECTION
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• Children may acquire HIV infection from an infected
mother through vertical transmission in utero, during
delivery or while breastfeeding.
• Without any intervention, 30 – 40% babies born to
infected mothers will themselves be infected.
• Most children born with HIV die before they reach
their fifth birthday, with most not surviving beyond
two years
• Good treatment can make a big difference to
children with HIV and their families.
• The child’s status may also be the first indicator that
their parents are infected too
To asses and classify for HIV infection and exposure,
refer to chart booklet pg. 9
From mother to child
49. ASSESSING FOR HIV EXPOSURE & INFECTION
2 months up to 5 years: Check for HIV exposure and infection
ASK:
• Ask for mother’s HIV
status to establish
child’s HIV exposure
• Ask if child has had
any TB contact
LOOK AND DIAGNOSE
• Child < 18 months
• If mother is HIV positive, conduct DNA PCR for the
baby at 6 weeks or at first contact with the child.
• If mother’s HIV status is unknown, conduct an
antibody test on mother to determine HIV
exposure.
• Child ≥ 18 months
• If mother’s antibody test is positive, the child is
exposed. Conduct an antibody test on the child.
Child whose mother is NOT available:
• Child < 18 months
• Do an antibody test on the child. If positive, do a
DNA PCR test.
• Child ≥ 18 months
• Do an antibody test to determine the HIV status of
the child
NB: Refer to Early Infant Diagnosis Algorithm
50. UNIT VII: CHECK FOR CHILD’S
DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
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51. 51
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Objectives:
Understand care for child development
Understand background information:
Brain development, child’s skills domains and play &
communication
Assess child’s development milestones
Classify child’s development milestones
Background
Assess &
Classify
Application
Complete sample exercises
Counsel caregivers on home play and stimulation
practices /activities for care for child development
52. WHAT IS CARE FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT ?
• Care for child development include play and
stimulation interventions in early life to promote
physical, social, emotional , language and
cognitive development
• This is done through responsive interactions
between caregiver and the child by talking,
playing and providing a stimulating environment
• Care for child development is a more
comprehensive approach to early life going
beyond existing child survival interventions to
also promote thriving.
53. BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
• Brain development is most rapid from conception and the first three years
of life.
• Stimulation is critical during the time the brain is sensitive
• Lack of stimulation during this period affects the child’s cognitive, physical,
emotional and social development.
55. CHILD’S SKILL DOMAINS
1. Physical/Motor skills—: This involves coordinated movements
• Reaching and grabbing
• Follows objects with eyes
• Turns head towards sound
• Sitting, crawling, standing
2. Cognitive skills—This involves changes in child’s thought, intelligence, and language
• Seeing, hearing, moving, touching;
• recognize people, things, and sounds
• compare sizes and shapes.
3. Social skills—This involves changes
• In the child’s relationships with other people
• How he/she communicates interests and needs
• Expresses self through verbal and non-verbal skills
4. Emotional skills—It involves
• Having appropriate emotional reactions to own efforts and other people
• Being able to receive and express appropriate emotions and affection
56. ASSESSING MILESTONES FOR AGE COHORT
Age in Months Developmental Milestones
0-2 • Social smile ( Baby smiles back
• Baby follows a colorful object dangles before their
eye
2-4 • Hold the head upright
• Follows the object or face with their eyes
• Turns the head or response in any other way to
sound
• Smiles when you speak
4-6 • Rolls over
• Reaches for and grabs object with hand
• Takes objects to the mouth
• Bubbles ( makes Sounds
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57. ASSESSING MILESTONES FOR AGE COHORT
Age in Months Developmental Milestones
6-9 • Sits without support
• Moves object from one hand to the other
• Repeats syllables (bababa, mamama)
• Play Peek Aboo (hide & Seek)
9- 12 • Takes steps with support
• Picks up small object or string with two fingers
• Says 2- 3 words
• Imitates simple gestures ( claps hands, bye)
12-18 • Walks without support
• Drinks from a cup
• Says 7- 10 words
• Points to some body parts on request
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58. ASSESSING MILESTONES FOR AGE COHORT
Age in Months Developmental Milestones
18- 24 • Kicks a ball
• Build tower with 3 blocks or small boxes
• Points at pictures on requests
• Speak in small sentences
24 months & Older • Jumps
• Undresses and dresses themselves
• Says first name, tells short story
• Interested in playing with other children
REFER to PAGE 10 for ASESS, CLASSIFY AND IDENTIFY TREATMENT ON
CHARTBOOKLET
* Refer to COUNSEL THE CAREGIVER (Recommendation for Care for child’s
Development) on Page 28
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59. ASSESS FOR INTERACTION, COMMUNICATION AND RESPONSIVENESS
• Through play and communication with the child, the caregiver
learns to be sensitive to the child’s signals and appropriately
respond to the child’s attempts to communicate
• The counselling card suggests play and communication activities to
help families stimulate the development of the child’s skills from
conception
• At different ages, a child needs stimulating environment to learn
new skills.
• The recommendations for play and communication change and
become more complex as the child grows older.
• The activities also help the family learn how to care for the child to
promote the healthy growth and psychosocial development for
the child
To assess, classify and identify treatment REFER to page 11 of the
Chart Booklet
60. EXERCISE C
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Purpose: Behaviors and Practice
Class Discussion
Ask participants to mention the behaviours and practices of caregivers from their
communities.
• Note down all the responses and summarize them
Divide the participants into groups and ask them to discuss how the practices are
performed
• With affection
• With responsiveness to the child
Format. Demonstration, Role play
The behaviors and practices of caregivers, include:
Providing food
Health care
Stimulation
Emotional support
61. EXERCISE D
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Purpose: Importance of Stimulation
Class Discussion
• Distribute to participants, organized in pairs, the visuals on the importance of assessing
and promoting child development.
• Ask them to review the images and explain to each other what they see in them.
• Then invite a participant to share his or her idea about the visual.
• Ask others to contribute. Reinforce what’s missing from the explanation.
• Invite one person to explain in local language and pretending to talk to a mother, why
they should check how their children are developing, and play and talk with their
children.
• Analyze the explanation together:
• Was it clear?
• Was it complete?
Use the visual aids on the importance of stimulation
Format. Participants will be divided into pairs.
Use visual aids on the importance of stimulation
62. EXERCISE E
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Purpose: Assessment and Action
Case 1 : Mary
Mary is a 9 month old baby who lives with her grandmother and her 2 older siblings. The
child is albino and lives in a house made of makeshift materials. Mary cannot pick an object
with 2 fingers at 9 months, she has also not started crawling. She is currently admitted in
hospital with a fever.
Action.
The health care provider counsels the grandmother and recommends that she gives Mary
clean, safe household things to handle, bang and drop. The older siblings should continue
playingwith the Mary. Other recommendations given include: gentle massage of the baby
during bath time.
If the grandmother notices no change after 30 days of intensive stimulation, she should
bring back Mary to hospital for referral to a specialist.
63. EXERCISE F
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Purpose: Assessment and Action
Case 1 : Peter
Peter is the father of a 2 year old son, Peter leaves very early daily for fishing and returns
late in the evening. He leaves his son in the care of a neighbour. The child is unable to
speak, he is only able to make sounds but cannot utter any word.
Action
The health care provider counsels and encourages Peter on creating time to spend with his
son and making simple toys to enhance play and communication. Peter should also
encourage his child to talk and answer the child’s questions. Peter should also teach his
child stories, songs and games, by doing this he will be stimulating his son’s laguage
development.
65. VACCINATION COVERAGE BY COUNTY
Percent of children age 12-23 months
fully vaccinated
*Kirinyaga county figure based on fewer than 25-49 unweighted cases.
*
67. CHILD’S IMMUNIZATION
• Immunization is one of the most cost effective health intervention for disease
control.
• It targets children under the age of 5 years.
• It needs tremendous inputs and effort to make it happen.
• Immunization coverage can be enhanced through;
• Routine Immunization
• Supplemental Immunizations
• Surveillance of the target diseases
• Mopping up in high risk areas
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68. CHECK THE CHILD’S VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENTATION STATUS
• A child's body require Vitamin A for; Growth and development, Protection against
absorption of the vitamin A & rapid utilization of vitamin A stores due to illnesses
• Vit A deficiency may lead to:
• Increased incidence of illness
• Delays recovery from infections
• Leads to eye damage and may even lead to blindness
• Increases the risk of death in sick children
• Remember, Vit A supplementation can:
• Reduces measles mortality by 50%
• Reduces diarrhea mortality by 33%
• Reduces all causes of mortality by 23%
For immunization and Vit A schedule, refer to pg 12
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69. CHECK THE CHILD’S DEWORMING STATUS
• Deworming involves giving an anthelmintic drug to children to rid them
of parasites and worms e.g. roundworms, flukes and tapeworms.
• Deworming acts as both a treatment and preventive measure
• Children are particularly susceptible to intestinal worms and bilharzia
through contaminated soil and water respectively
• Chronic worm infestations often make children malnourished, anemic
and vulnerable to illnesses.
• It is important to deworm children as it improves health and immunity,
and protects them from chronic illnesses caused by worms
REFER TO CHART BOOKLET PG 12 FOR THE VITAMIN A AND DEWORMING SCHEDULE
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70. IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER
• *Do not give BCG to a child with symptomatic HIV/AIDS. In child exposed to TB disease at
birth, do not give BCG, instead give child isoniazid Prophylaxis for 6 months then administer
BCG 2 weeks after competition of IPT
• **Measles rubella vaccine at 6 months is for HIV exposed/ infected children. Repeat at 9
months and 18 months
• ***Yellow fever vaccine should not be given to children with HIV /AIDS and is only offered
in ( Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet ) in Rift valley region.
• ****Rota Virus vaccine should not be given to children over 12 months
• Pentavalent not given if child had convulsion following previous dose or a child with
recurrent convulsions or another active neurological disease
• PCV10 & Pentavalent not given to Infants with a moderate or severe illness (temperature
≥39°C) until their condition improves.
• PCV10 &Pentavalent contraindicated if severe allergic reactions or shock to a prior dose or
any component of the vaccine.
• Do not delay referrals of children with severe classifications to administer immunizations
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71. UNIT IX: ASSESS FOR OTHER PROBLEMS
THAT THE CHILD MAY HAVE
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72. ASSESS OTHER PROBLEMS THE CHILD MIGHT HAVE
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It is important to remember that the already discussed IMNCI case management
process ;
• Does not cover all symptoms neither does it review pediatric medicine
• Remember to address some complaints the caregiver may have raised, eg
• she may have said the child has an itchy skin or any other problem e.g. jiggers
• Treat any other problems according to your training, experience and
recommended policy and guidelines.
• Refer the child for any other problem you cannot manage in health facility.
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Objectives:
Identify appropriate treatment
Understand treatment regimens
Determine and give appropriate treatment
Administer first treatment for various classifications at health
facility
Teach the caregiver how and when to give treatment at home
Identify Treatment
Treat the child
Refer Urgently
Determine if admission or urgent referral is needed
Identify and give appropriate pre-referral treatment
75. TREATMENT DECISION MAKING
Does the child require urgent referral?
NO
Identity treatment
Give 1st dose at health
facility
Give return date for follow
up & counsel the mother
YES
Identify urgent pre-
referral treatment
Administer treatment &
refer urgently
Where referral is NOT possible for the sick
young infant, refer to the management of
PSBI pages 37 and 42
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CLASSIFICATION NEEDING ADMISSION OR URGENT REFERRAL
(PINK ROW)
CLASSIFICATIONS
• Severe Disease
• Severe pneumonia or Very severe disease
• Hypovoalemic Shock from Diarrhoea/ Dehydration
• Severe dehydration or severe persist diarrhoea if;
• Occurring with another severe classification
• Rehydration is not possible at the facility
• Very severe febrile disease or Very severe malaria
• Severe complications of measles
• Mastoidis
• Severe acute malnutrition with complications for children > 6 months
• Severe anaemia
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IDENTIFY TREATMENT
Refer participants where to find the appropriate medications and dosages for the following:
Last column of the assess, classify charts: pages 4 to 11.
• General Danger signs
• 4 main symptoms
• Cough or difficult in breathing
• Diarrhoea
• Fever
• Ear infection
• Malnutrition
• HIV Exposure and Infection
• Developmental Milestones
• Interaction, Communication and Responsiveness
• Immunization
78. EXAMPLE 1A: IDENTIFY TREATMENT
Very severe disease (pg 4)
• Give diazepam if convulsing now
• Quickly complete the assessment
• Give any pre referral treatment immediately
• Treat to prevent low blood sugar
• Keep child warm
• REFER URGENTLY
For Severe pneumonia or very severe disease
• If Oxygen saturation is less than 90%, start oxygen therapy
• First dose of antibiotic: Injectable Benzyl penicillin and Gentamicin
• Treat wheeze if present
• Treat to prevent low blood sugar
• Keep child warm
• ADMIT OR REFER URGENTLY
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79. EXAMPLE 1B: GIVE PRE REFERRAL TREATMENT
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Weight (kg) Benzyl Penicillin
(50,000 iu/kg)
Gentamicin
(7.5mg/kg)
Ceftriaxone (50mg/kg)
IV/IM IV/IM IV/IM
6 hourly 24 hourly 24 hourly for neonates** Meningitis/
very severe sepsis, 50mg/kg BD not to
exceed 4g/day
3.0 150,000 20 150
4.0 200,000 30 200
5.0 250,000 35 250
6.0 300,000 45 300
Severe pneumonia or very severe disease (pg 4)
Refer to the guidelines for additional information*
80. EXAMPLE 2: IDENTIFY TREATMENT
• Hypovolaemic Shock from Diarrhoea/Dehydration
• IV fluid bolus Ringers 20mls/kg
• A second bolus may be given if required before proceeding to step 2 of Plan C
• Treat for and to prevent low blood sugar
• Keep child warm
• Admit or refer urgently
• Severe dehydration
• Child has another severe classification - admit or refer urgently to hospital. Give
frequent sips of ORS on way to hospital, continue breastfeeding
• Child with no other severe classification;
• If acute malnutrition present:
• Give fluid for severe dehydration – plan C (Refer to chart booklet pg 19)
• Give Vitamin A
• Give Zinc sulphate and ORS
• If child is over 2 years and there is cholera in the area, give Erythromycin
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81. NOTE:
• Refer to the chart booklet for other pre referral treatment
• A child with any other problem that cannot be treated at the health facility
should be referred
• Other non-urgent referrals include:
• Child with a cough for 14 days or more
• Fever present for over 7 days.
• In these cases, there is time to give other treatments before referral.
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82. TREATING A CHILD NOT NEEDING REFERRAL
• Identify the needed treatment
• Give the mother information on the drugs
• Give the first dose of all prescribed drugs
• Dispense and explain how and when to give treatment at home
• Check mother’s understanding on how to administer the drug(s)
• Give a return date
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83. EXAMPLE 3A: IDENTIFY TREATMENT FOR CHILD NOT NEEDING
REFERRAL
• Severe acute malnutrition without complications
• Give Amoxicillin DT
• Give Vitamin A
• Treat to prevent low blood sugar
• Keep child warm
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84. EXAMPLE 4 A: IDENTIFY TREATMENT FOR CHILD NOT NEEDING
REFERRAL
Child with Pneumonia (Refer to chart book let pg 4)
• Give Amoxicillin DT for 5 days
• Give Vitamin A
• Treat wheeze if present
• Soothe throat and relief cough with safe remedy
• If cough present 14 days or more, screen for possible TB disease or refer
• Check for HIV infection
• Advise mother when to return immediately
• Follow up in 2 days
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85. EXAMPLE 5: TREATMENT FOR CHILD NOT NEEDING REFERRAL
Acute ear infection in a child aged 1 year weighing 10kg; Write the appropriate
treatment
o Amoxicillin DT 250mg- 2 tabs, twice a day for 5 days.
o Paracetamol Tabs ¼ of the 500mg 4 times daily.
o Wick the ear if there is ear discharge.
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86. WHEN TO RETURN IMMEDIATELY
• Counsel the mother on when to return immediately if the sick child
becomes sicker
• Counsel the mother on when to return for scheduled visits
• Counsel the mother about her own health
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Refer to chart booklet pg 30 and for when to
return for scheduled refer to pg 31
88. MANAGEMENT OF DIARRHOEA
• Most children with diarrhoea are mismanaged and die from dehydration
• The most important aspect of diarrhoea management is REHYDRATION
• Antibiotics should ONLY be used for DYSENTERY or if there is cholera in the area
• Always use ORS, ZINC and Vitamin A in management of diarrhoea
• Emphasize diarrhoea prevention
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ORS ZINC
Reduces stool output Reduces the duration and severity of
episodes
Replaces sodium bicarbonate and
potassium
Lowers incidence of diarrhea in the next
2-3 months
Reduces incidence of vomiting Reduces the incidence of pneumonia
Reduces the burden of having to admit
and treat with IV fluids
Improves cellular intestinal immune
function
Increased functioning of the immune
system
89. MANAGEMENT OF DIARRHOEA
• Plan A – used to manage diarrhoea at home when a child has NO DEHYDRATION
• Plan B – used for management of diarrhoea at the clinic for a child with SOME
DEHYDRATION
• Plan C – Applied for managing diarrhoea when a child has SEVERE DEHYDRATION
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90. PLAN A
Plan A has 4 rules;
• Rule 1- Give extra fluids (as much as the child will take).
• This prevents a child from developing dehydration
• Rule 2- Give Zinc sulphate
• Builds immunity
• Reduces the duration of diarrhoea
• Prevents diarrhoea 2-3 months after the episode
• Give for 10 days
• Rule 3 - Continue feeding
• Breastfeed more frequently and longer at each feed
• If exclusively breastfed, give ORS in addition to breast milk
• If not exclusively breast fed, give ORS and other appropriate fluids
• Give an extra meal
• Rule 4- Counsel mother on when to return for follow up
All children with diarrhoea should receive Vitamin A if they have not had a dose in the last one
month.
NB: Refer to Chart booklet page 18 for details on plan A.
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91. PLAN B
• Determine amount ORS to be given over a period of 4 hours at the health
facility.
• Re - assess after 4 hours and re - classify
NB: For effective management of Plan B, all facilities should have an ORT corner
(ORT corner notes to follow).
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93. This is a designated area or space within a health facility where children with
diarrhoea diseases are managed (including rehydration and caregiver
counseling)
WHAT IS AN ORT CORNER
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96. For the Care giver
• IEC Materials on:
• Diarrhoeal disease treatment
• ORT (ORS and other fluids) and
Zinc.
• Vitamin A.
• Feeding.
• Key preventive messages on:
• Vaccination (Rotavirus and measles)
• Hand washing with soap
• Personal hygiene and Sanitation
• Use of Safe water at Home
• Exclusive Breastfeeding for age< 6
months) & age >6months.
IEC MATERIALS
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For Health Worker
• Diarrhoea management Job Aid
for:-
• Assessment
• Classification
• Treatment
• Counseling
• ORT Corner operational
guideline.
• IMCI Chart Booklet.
97. PLAN C
• For management of children with severe dehydration
• Refer to the Plan C flow chart on page 19 of the chart booklet
Example 6
Gabriel is one year old and weighs 10 kg.
• His mother brings him to the clinic because he has diarrhoea.
• The health worker determines that he has none of the general danger signs.
• He is classified as having SEVERE DEHYDRATION. He is able to take small sips orally.
The clinic can provide IV fluids.
• How should the health worker treat Gabriel’s dehydration?
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98. REHYDRATION THERAPY FOR DIARRHOEA IN
CHILDREN WITH SEVERE ACUTE MALNUTRITION (1)
• Only rehydrate until the weight deficit (5% of the measured or estimated body
weight) is corrected.
• Do not give extra fluids to prevent recurrence.
• For a child who is conscious - not in shock, give Rehydration Solution for
Malnutrition (ReSoMal);
• -5mls/kg half hourly for the first 2 hours then
• -5-10mls/kg hourly, for the next 10-12 hours
• -If a child can not take orally, use an NG tube.
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99. REHYDRATION THERAPY FOR DIARRHOEA IN
CHILDREN WITH SEVERE MALNUTRITION (2)
Unconscious/IN SHOCK
• Do not give IV fluids unless the child is in SHOCK (cold extremities, weak pulse,
reduced level of consciousness).
• Treat hypoglycaemia and keep warm.
• Admit or refer URGENTLY.
Refer to the chart booklet page 19
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101. UNCOMPLICATED MALARIA: RECOMMENDED DRUGS AND
DOSAGES
• First Line Treatment:
• Artemether + Lumefantrine (AL)*
• 6 doses given over 3 days
• Dispersible AL is available and recommended for children
• Children Below 5 Kg
• One tablet of AL under supervision
• Second Line Treatment
• Dihydroartemisinin+Piperaquine (DHAP + PPQ)
• 3 doses given over 3 days
• *As per 2015 therapeutic efficacy of AL stood at 98%
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102. UNCOMPLICATED MALARIA: DOSING SCHEDULE FOR
ARTEMETHER-LUMEFANTRINE
Weight Age in years
Dose of AL to be
administered at 0hrs, 8hrs,
24hrs, 36hrs, 48hrs and
60hrs
5 - 14 kg <3years
20mg Artemether and
120mg Lumefantrine
15 - 24 kg 3 – 7years
40mg Artemether and
240mg Lumefantrine
103. Management of suspected treatment
failure
• Failure to achieve desired therapeutic response after initiation of therapy may result
from non-adherence, vomiting, wrong diagnosis, unusual drug pharmacokinetics, drug
resistance, poor quality medicines
• Should be suspected if there is no improvement 3-14 days after initiation of treatment
or if symptoms reappear after 14 days treat as a new infection
• In cases of non-adherence or non-completion repeat full course of AL after addressing
the cause( of non adherence).
• Malaria microscopy should be used to confirm (RDTs not recommended)
• In facilities with no microscopy patients with suspected treatment failure should be
referred
• Treat confirmed cases with Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine
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104. DOSING SCHEDULE FOR DIHYDROARTEMISININ-
PIPERAQUINE
Body weight (kg)
Dihydroartemisinin + Piperaquine
dose (mg) given daily for 3 days
5 to <8 20 + 160
8 to <11 30 + 240
11 to <17 40 + 320
105. PREREFERRAL TREATMENT
• Treatment for severe febrile disease is provided at the peripheral facility as
patient waits for referral
• If child has any of the general danger signs or stiff neck, administer pre-referral
treatment i.e. Ceftriaxone.
• Treatment for Severe Malaria is parenteral
• In the absence of artesunate, IM artemether or quinine should be used.
106. ARTESUNATE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
• Artesunate dispensed as
Artesunic powder
• Dissolved in sodium
bircarbonate (5%) to form
sodium artesunate
• Solution then dissolved in
5mls of normal saline or
5% dextrose
• USE OF WATER FOR INJECTION
NOT RECOMMEDED
Artesunate
powder
Bicarbonate
ampoule
Saline
Solution
+
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Note: Artesunate powder for IM/IV injection, 60mg
in vial together with 1ml ampoule of 5% sodium
bicarbonate BP & 5ml ampoule of 0.9% (9mg/ml).
107. Pre-Referral dosage of IM
artesunate
• Administer 3.0mg/kg for children < 20kg ,
then refer
• Administer 2.4mg/kg for children > 20kg
and adults, then refer
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108. ARTESUNATE ADMINISTRATION
• Dissolve artesunic powder with 5% sodium bicarbonate (provided with vial)
• Dilute resultant solution with 5mls normal saline(provided with vial) or 5%dextrose
• Administer 2.4 mg/kg(>20kg) or 3.0mg.kg (<20Kg) stat by slow IV
• Repeat the same at 12hrs and 24hrs
• Thereafter administer daily until patient can take orally, then
• Give a complete course of AL
109. IM ARTEMETHER
• IM artemether is fat soluble
• It is provided in dilution form
• Administer as a start dose
• Administer IM 3.2mg/kg/body wt
• Refer patient after administration
110. • Administer artesunate IM/IV 2.4 mg/kg(>20kg) or 3.0mg/kg (<20Kg) for a
minimum of 24 hours.
• The first dose of AL should be administered 8 to 12 hours after the last
injection of artesunate.
WHERE REFERRAL IS NOT POSSIBLE OR DELAYED, CONTINUE
WITH TREATMENT AS FOLLOWS:
112. TREATMENT OF MASTOIDITIS
• Give first dose of Ceftriaxone
• Give first dose of paracetamol for pain
• Admit or REFER URGENTLY to hospital
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113. ACUTE EAR INFECTION
• Give Amoxicillin DT for 5 days
• Give paracetamol for pain
• Dry the ear by wicking
• Screen for possible TB and Check for HIV
• Follow up in 5 days
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114. CHRONIC EAR INFECTION
• Dry the ear by wicking
• Follow up in 5 days
• Screen for possible TB and Check for HIV
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119. MANAGEMENT OF THE SICK YOUNG INFANT
AGE UPTO 2 MONTHS
CASE MANAGEMENT
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Objectives:
Define the basic needs of newborn care
Describe the transmission of newborn illnesses
Discuss the current status of newborn indicators
Assess a sick young infant and the care of a young infant
(Breastfeeding etc.)
Classify a sick young infant
Background
Assess &
Classify
Application
Complete sample exercises
Participate in practical sessions
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INTRODUCTION TO THE CLASSIFICATION TABLES:
Reference: IMCI guidelines page 2
ASSESS & CLASSIFY the Sick young infant:
• Signs of illness
• Classification of illness
THREE ROWS with distinct colours for quickly identifying if:
• The infant has a serious illness.
• The infant needs urgent attention.
• The infant needs treatment/intervention with drugs
Purpose
Layout
Application
COLOUR CODING:
• Pink = Severe Classification needing admission or referral
• Yellow = A classification needing treatment/ intervention
• Green = Not serious, and in most cases no drugs are needed
122. DEFINITION OF SIGNS
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• Convulsions
• Not able to drink or breastfeed
• Looking for breathing
• Look for severe chest in-drawing
• Grunting
• Wheezing
• Nasal flaring
• Central Cyanosis
• The Fontanelle
• Young Infant’s Movement
• Pus draining from the ear
• Skin pustules
• Umbilicus: red or draining pus
123. CONVULSIONS
ASK: Has the young infant had convulsions? Fits/twitching?
• Use simple words the mother may know for convulsions such as "fits" or "spasms“
• Ask this question in relation to the current illness
Convulsions may be:
• Any abnormal movement noticed in any part of the body
• A young infant’s arms and legs stiffen because the muscles are contracting
• A young infant who is not conscious
124. NOT ABLE TO DRINK OR BREASTFEED
ASK: Has the young infant not been able to drink or breastfeed?
If a mother says that the young infant is not able to feed or breastfeed watch her
try to breastfeed or feed the young infant. with a cup to see what she means by
this.
A young infant who is not able to feed or breastfeed may have a serious infection
Not able to feed or breastfeed:
• This is a baby who is unable to take anything orally
125. LOOK FOR BREATHING
Gasping:
• This is severe air hunger or struggle for air or
respiratory rate is less than 20 breaths per minute
Absence of respiration:
• This is when the young infant is not breathing at all, even when stimulated.
Count the breaths in one minute.
• If the breaths are 60 or more per minute on second count, then young infant has
fast breathing.
126. LOOK FOR SEVERE CHEST IN-DRAWING
What is chest in-drawing?
Is the inward movement of the lower chest wall when the child breaths in
Mild chest in-drawing is normal in a young infant because the chest wall
is soft
Look for chest in-drawing when the young infant breathes IN.
Look at the lower chest wall (lower ribs).
The young infant has chest in-drawing if the lower chest wall goes IN
when the infant breathes IN
127. GRUNTING, WHEEZE, NASAL FLARING, CENTRAL CYANOSIS
AND BULGING FONTANELE
Listen for:
• Grunting: Is soft, short sounds a young infant makes when breathing out. It occurs
when the young infant is having trouble breathing
• Wheeze: is a soft, musical sound heard when the child breathes out.
Look for:
• Nasal flaring: is widening of the nostrils when the young infant breathes in
• Central Cyanosis: is the blue coloration of tongue and mouth
• The fontanelle: is bulging rather than flat, this may mean the young infant has
meningitis.
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Health Care Providers Should be able to:
Objectives:
Define Possible Serious Bacterial Infection.
Assess and Classify Possible Serious Bacterial Infection
Background
Assess &
Classify
Application
130. Definition: Very Severe Disease
• Very Severe Disease: A life threatening condition in children below 2 months, which
requires urgent assessment and treatment
• Local Bacterial Infection: This is a bacterial infection that invades the body at a
specific point of a child below 2 months. For example, infected cord, skin pustules
etc.
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Source: WHO, 2016
All sick young infants must be checked for signs of POSSIBLE SERIOUS BACTERIAL INFECTION OR
VERY SEVERE DISEASE
CHECK FOR POSSIBLE SERIOUS BACTERIAL INFECTION OR
VERY SEVERE DISEASE
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CHECK FOR POSSIBLE SERIOUS BACTERIAL INFECTION
OR VERY SEVERE DISEASE
ASK
• Has the infant had
convulsions?
Fits/twitching
ASSESS
Assess airway
Listen for airway noises
Assess adequacy of breathing
Count the breaths in 1
minute.
Look for central cyanosis in
the mouth
Listen for grunting
Look for lower chest wall in-
drawing
Check oxygen saturation if
pulse oximeter is available
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME
Airway
Airway noises
Breathing
• Fast breathing (60
breaths per minute or
more), or
• Central cyanosis, or
• grunting, or
• lower chest wall in-
drawing, or
• oxygen saturation
<90%.
• Is the infant able to
feed or breastfeed?
• Is there blood in
stool?
ASK & LOOK
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CHECK FOR POSSIBLE SERIOUS BACTERIAL INFECTION
OR VERY SEVERE DISEASE
ASK
• Has the infant had
convulsions?
Fits/twitching
ASSESS
Assess adequacy of
circulation
If the newborn passed
urine in the past 12
hours
Assess the capillary refill
time
Feel the temperature of
the hands and feet
Assess Pulse
Check the palms for
pallor
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME
Circulation (hypovolemic
shock)
Capillary refill time >2
seconds (on the sternum)
and any of the following:
• Has not passed urine
in the past 12 hours:
possible renal failure
• Cold hands / feet
• Pulse >160 beats per
minute
• Severe pallor
• Is the infant able to
feed or breastfeed?
• Is there blood in
stool?
ASK & LOOK
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CHEFCK FOR POSSIBLE SERIOUS BACTERIAL INFECTION
OR VERY SEVERE DISEASE
ASK
• Has the infant had
convulsions?
Fits/twitching
ASSESS
Assess for disability
ASK:
Did the newborn have convulsions
or abnormal movements?
Check blood glucose with glucose
test strip if possible
Look for convulsions / twitching
Look at the newborn’s movements
o Movement on his/her own
o Movement upon stimulation
Look and feel for bulging anterior
fontanelle.
Assess ability to breastfeed
Feel the limbs for tone (reduced
or increased)
Listen for high pitched cry.
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME
Disability
• Blood glucose <3mmol/L
• History of convulsions/
twitching and observed
• Not able to drink or
breastfeed or movement
or only when stimulated
or no movements at all
• Bulging anterior
fontanelle or abnormal
tone
• Reduced or increased or
high-pitched cry.
• Is the infant able to
feed or breastfeed?
• Is there blood in
stool?
ASK & LOOK
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ASK
• Has the infant had
convulsions?
Fits/twitching
ASSESS
Other signs of infection
Assess for other signs of infection
Look at the umbilicus for
redness or pus
Look for severe abdominal
distension
Look for pus draining from the
ear
Measure axillary temperature
(or feel for high or low body
temperature)
• If mother is not tested for HIV,
test.
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME
Other possible serious
bacterial infections or very
severe disease
• Infection: Fever (37.5 ⍛C
or above or feels hot) or
low body temperature
(<35.5 ⍛C or feels cold)
or severe abdominal
distension
• Is the infant able to
feed or breastfeed?
• Is there blood in
stool?
ASK & LOOK
CHEFCK FOR POSSIBLE SERIOUS BACTERIAL INFECTION
OR VERY SEVERE DISEASE
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LOCAL BACTERIAL INFECTION
ASK
• Has the infant had
convulsions?
Fits/twitching
ASSESS
Look at the umbilicus for
redness or pus
Look for skin pastules
Measure axillary temperature
(or feel for high or low body
temperature)
•Pus or redness around
umbilicus or
•Skin pustules.
•Temperature between
35.5⍛C to 36.4⍛C
•And none of the signs of
very severe disease
• Is the infant able to
feed or breastfeed?
• Is there blood in
stool?
ASK & LOOK
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME
Local bacterial infection
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VERY SEVERE DISEASE OR LOCAL BACTERIAL INFECTION UNLIKELY
NONE OF THE SIGNS OF VERY SEVERE DISEASE
OR LOCAL BACTRIAL INFECTION UNLIKELY
REVIEW ALL THE SIGNS OF POSSIBLE SERIOUS BACTERIAL INFECTION OR
VERY SEVERE DISEASE
VERY SEVERE DISEASE OR LOCAL BACTRIAL
INFECTION UNLIKELY
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
137. Exercise A-Chart Booklet Review
This exercise consists of two parts.
Part 1 you will watch a video of young infants. This will demonstrate
• How to assess a young infant for possible serious bacterial infection or very severe
disease
• Examples of signs.
Part 2 is a photograph exercise.
• Study the photographs and respond to the exercise.
Exercise B-Video and Photos
Reference page: 32- Read and review Possible serious bacterial infection or Very Severe Disease
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Health Care Providers Should be able to:
Objectives:
Define jaundice.
Describe Types of jaundice.
Describe causes of jaundice.
Assess and Classify Jaundice
Background
Assess &
Classify
Application
140. JAUNDICE
Jaundice is defined as the yellow coloration of skin and mucous membranes
due to high bilirubin levels in the serum
It’s the yellow coloration of the skin, mucous membranes and or the eyes.
It may be physiological (normal) or pathological (abnormal).
More than 50% of normal newborns and 80% of preterm infants, have some
jaundice.
It is visible in a neonate when serum bilirubin is more than 5mg/dl
141. • Jaundice starts on the first 24 hours of
life.
• Jaundice lasts longer than 14 days in
term baby, 21 days in preterm infants.
• Jaundice accompanied with fever or
other signs of illness.
• Deep jaundice - palms and soles of the
baby are deep yellow.
• Look for the cause and treat
accordingly.
• Physiological jaundice usually
appears between 48-72 hours of
age. Maximum intensity on days 4
& 5 in term babies and day 7 in
pre-terms and disappears by day
14.
• Physiological jaundice does not
extend to palms and soles does
not need any treatment
• Babies remain completely well
• Sets in on day 3 after birth.
• Disappears within 2 weeks.
• Common in newborn especially in
pre-term.
Physiological Jaundice Pathological Jaundice
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Types of Jaundice
142. Serious bacterial infection.
Haemolytic disease - blood group (Rhesus and
ABO) incompatibility.
Congenital syphilis or other intrauterine infections.
Liver disease - hepatitis or biliary atresia.
Hypothyroidism.
Asphyxia.
Birth injuries.
• Due to normal physiological
breakdown of large red blood
cell mass.
Physiological Pathological
142
Causes of Jaundice
143. ASSESSING SEVERITY OF JAUNDICE
Jaundice in newborn progresses from head to toe
The extent of yellowness of the skin is useful to assess
the level of bilirubin
Kramer’s criteria are used to clinically estimate
bilirubin level to assess severity
Jaundice restricted to Serum bilirubin levels
Face and trunk ≤ 12 mg %
On hands and feet (severe) ≥ 15 mg %
KRAMER’S CRITERIA :CLINICALLY ESTIMATING BILIRUBIN LEVEL
Refer to page 33 of the IMNCI Chart Booklet on Look for Jaundice
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Objectives:
Define eye infections and conditions
Describe types of eye infections and conditions
Describe causes of eye infections and conditions
Assess and classify eye infections and conditions
Background
Assess &
Classify
Application
146. EYE INFECTIONS AND CONDITIONS
Over 75% of all blindness in Kenya is either preventable or treatable
Most of the patients who come to clinics with eye complains can be
successfully treated by non-specialist medical workers
Important causes of blindness in Kenya include cataract 42%, trachoma
19%, glaucoma 9% and others (trauma, vitamin A deficiency)
If left untreated eye and vision problems can lead to difficulties in
development, education and potential permanent vision loss.
Majority of learning in school is done through reading.
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147. CHECK FOR EYE INFECTIONS OR CONDITIONS
It is important for all health care workers to check for the eye infections and
conditions in every sick young infant.
Eye assessments are done at birth, 6 and at 9 Months.
Red, swollen eyes or eyes draining pus may be caused by bacteria (e.g.
gonococcus, Chlamydia, staphylococcus) that are usually transmitted to the baby
at the time of birth.
Most causes of newborn eye problems will respond to local treatment.
Refer to page 33 of the IMNCI Chart Booklet on Check for Eye Infections and Conditions
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Objectives:
Define Dehydration.
Describe Common Causes of Dehydration.
Assess and Classify Dehydration
Background
Assess &
Classify
Application
150. DEHYDRATION
Dehydration is the loss of body water and nutrients faster than they can be
replaced normally.
Newborns have much smaller reserves of water in the body and therefore
infants and young children especially when battling illness that rapidly depletes
fluids can become dehydrated more quickly than adults.
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151. COMMON CAUSES OF DEHYDRATION IN SICK YOUNG
INFANTS
Vomiting- Forceful expulsion of the content from the stomach through the
mouth and sometime through the nose
Fever- Temperature that is 37.5 ⍛C or above or feels hot
Refusal to breastfeed- The sick young infant refusal to take breast milk
orally
Diarrhoea- A young infant has diarrhoea if the stools have changed from
usual pattern and are many and watery (more water than the fecal matter)
The normally frequent semi-solid fluids in a breastfed baby are not
diarrhoea
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152. ASSESS FOR SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION:
The assessment is similar to that of the older child except that we do not test for ability to drink using
water.
Generally thirst is not assessed because it is not possible to distinguish between thirst and hunger in a
young infant.
Common signs of dehydration in a sick young infant include:
1. Movement only when stimulated or no movement at all
2. Sunken eyes
3. Skin pinch goes back very slowly/slowly
4. Child not passing urine
5. Child not able to breastfeed
6. Restless and irritable
Refer to page 34 of the IMNCI Chart Booklet on Look for signs of dehydration
153. CHECK FOR HIV EXPOSURE AND INFECTION
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154. ASSESSING FOR HIV EXPOSURE & INFECTION
Sick Young Infant: Check for HIV exposure and infection
ASK:
• Has the mother and/or
young infant had an
HIV test?
LOOK AND DIAGNOSE
IF YES, ASK:
• What is the mother’s HIV Status?
• Is mother is on ART and young infant on ARV
prophylaxis?
IF NO TEST:
• Perform HIV test for the mother.
• If possible, perform DNA PCR test for the young
infant.
IF MOTHER IS NOT AVAILABLE:
• Do an antibody test on the child. If positive, do
a DNA PCR test.
NB: Refer to Early Infant Diagnosis Algorithm on pg. 60 and HIV
care for children on pg. 20 and 21
156. HIV CARE FOR CHILDREN
• Refer to IMNCI chart booklet pg. 20 & 21 and the current ART guidelines
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157. CHECK FOR FEEDING PROBLEM, LOW
WEIGHT OR LOW BIRTH WEIGHT
CASE MANAGEMENT
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Objectives:
Define Feeding Problem.
Describe Types of Feeding Problem.
Describe causes of Feeding Problem.
Assess and Classify Feeding Problem
Background
Assess &
Classify
Application
159. FEEDING PROBLEM
Feeding problems are estimated to occur in up to 25% of normally developing
children and in up to 35% of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities).
One common definition of feeding problems is the inability or refusal to eat certain
foods, poor position and attachment.
Problems with feeding may lead to significant negative nutritional, developmental
and psychological conditions.
Because the severity of feeding problem is related to the age at onset, early
recognition of the degree and duration of the feeding problem and management is
important
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161. FACTORS THAT PROMOTE OR HINDER BREASTFEEDING
Promoting factors
• Thinks lovingly of baby
• Sounds of baby
• Sight of baby
• Touches baby
• Confidence
Hindering Factors
• Worry
• Stress
• Pain
• Full breast
• Doubt
162. BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING
Baby
• Provides adequate nutrition
in the first 6 months
• Contains vitamins and
minerals
• Contains antibodies -
improves baby’s immune
system
• Provides warmth
Mother
• Involution of the uterus
• Speeds up separation of the
placenta
• Improves bonding between baby
and mother
• Cost-effective
• Protects against pregnancy
163. EARLY INITIATION OF BREASTFEEDING
Benefits:
Helps keep the baby warm
Ensures the baby gets colostrum
Assists in prevention of Post Partum Haemorrhage (PPH) and involution of the
uterus
Consequences of delayed initiation of breastfeeding:
Breast engorgement, painful breasts.
Poor attachment, hunger and irritability - mistaken for illness – Gripe water
syndrome.
Triggering pre-lacteal feeds and eventually, an array of incorrect newborn feeding
practices.
164. EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING
• It is the practice of feeding only on breast milk with no additional
food, water or fluids with the exception of medicine and vitamins, if
prescribed.
• Exclusively breastfeed for 6 months
165. POSITIONING
Signs of good positioning include:
The mother is relaxed and comfortable
The baby’s head and body are in a straight line
The baby’s facing the mother’s breast with nose opposite the nipple
Baby’s body close to the mother’s body
Mother supporting baby’s whole body not just neck and shoulders
166. POSITIONING
Good position
Head and body in line, body clos
e to the mother, baby’s whole
body supported.
Poor Position
Neck twisted, body away from
mother, only under body
supported.
167. ATTACHMENT
Signs of good attachment include:
The mouth is widely open
The lower lip is turned outwards
The chin is touching the breast
More areola is visible above the baby’s mouth than below it.
168. CONSEQUENCES OF POOR ATTACHMENT
• These include:
Painful nipples
Damaged nipples
Engorgement
Baby unsatisfied and cries a lot
Baby feeds frequently and for a long time
Decreased milk production
Baby fails to gain weight
171. Weight;Less than 2500grams
Skin; Thin with visible veins due to lack of fat under the skin, may be
covered at birth with thick white cheese-like oily substance (vernix)
Covered with fine, soft hair (lanugo)
Head; Relatively large when compared with size of body
Sutures and soft spot (fontanel) are wide
Ear has no cartilage before 25 weeks, the ear can be folded and does not
return immediately to the normal place
IDENTIFICATION OF LBW BABIES: PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
172. • Low-birth-weight infant: Infant with birth weight lower than 2500gms (up to and
including 2499gms), regardless of gestational age
• Very low-birth-weight infant: Infant with birth weight lower than 1500gms (up to
and including 1499gms), regardless of gestational age
• Normal birth-weight infant: Infant with birth between 2500gms to 3900gms
BIRTH WEIGHT – LOW, VERY LOW & NORMAL
173. Chest; No breast tissue before 34 weeks of pregnancy
Suck reflex; May be weak or absent May be floppy
Legs/arms; Legs mostly extended or minimally flexed, arms only
occasionally flexed or even extended
Feet; Foot creases on anterior 1/3 of foot
Identification of LBW
Genitals: Small
▫ Girls: labia majora do not cover the labia minora
▫ Boys: testes may not have descended into the scrotum, absent or few creases on
scrotum
174. • Warmth
• Breathing
• Feeding
• Protection from infections
• Psychological and emotional support
Basic needs of low
birth weight
• Breathing problems
• Feeding problems
• Jaundice
• Oral thrush
• Skin pustules
• Eye discharge
• Redness of cord
Common problems in
low birth weight
• Babies with danger signs
• No improvement after treatment of common illnesses
• failure to thrive
NB: A referral could be from a community to a health facility, or from a lower level
facility to a higher level, or between departments in a facility
Indications for Referrals
176. Kangaroo Mother Care is a natural method for caring for low birth weight infants
with early, prolonged continuous skin-to-skin contact between a mother or her
surrogate and her preterm baby or low birth weight infant
It is a simple, safe and cost effective method of caring for low birth weight
infants.
In KMC, the baby is placed skin-to-skin against the mother’s chest wearing only a
nappy, hat and socks, and secured in an upright position between the mother’s
breasts by wrapping a cloth around both mother and baby.
The skin-to-skin contact should be initiated immediately after delivery and
continued until baby no longer tolerates the KMC position or reaches 2500 gms.
DEFINITION OF KANGAROO MOTHER CARE
(KMC)
177. 1. Continuous KMC - baby is in the skin-to-skin position for 24 hours every
day (except for very short periods when the mother has to bath or use
the toilet).
Continuous KMC is initiated as soon as after delivery as possible unless
the baby has complications.
It is continued at home when mother and baby are discharged. It requires
the support from family members, including the father of the baby.
TYPES OF KANGAROO MOTHER CARE
178. 2. Intermittent KMC – the baby is put in skin-to-skin contact for a few hours each
day.
When not in KMC position the baby is kept warm in an incubator or warmly
wrapped.
Indications:
very small and /or sick babies,
Mother/surrogate not physically fit and/or not willing for continuous KMC.
Inadequate space in a KMC unit
Examples:
Infants receiving intravenous fluids or mothers who are recovering from surgery
(e.g. caesarean section).
Types of Kangaroo Mother Care cont’
179. Everyone can provide KMC for a baby as long as they understand the
method, and are motivated to practice it.
Make sure hygiene is being maintained.
Example: grandmothers, sisters, aunties, husbands and even friends.
NB- mother to be with her babies most of the time for bonding and
exclusive breastfeeding.
WHO CAN PROVIDE KANGAROO MOTHER
CARE?
180. The mother’s confidence in caring
for her infant is boosted
Improved bonding between mother
and infant due to the physical
closeness between them
Mothers are empowered to play an
active role in their infants care
Mothers are enabled to become the
primary care giver of their infants
Breast feeding is promoted which
has benefits for both mother and
baby
BENEFITS OF KMC
Significant cost-savings as
well as
Less dependence on
incubators
Additional nursing staff not
required (compared to
incubator care)
Shorter hospital stay
Improved morale & quality of
care
Better survival
Mother/ Caregiver Health Facility
181. 181
ELIGIBILITY FACTORS: MOTHER & BABY
• All stable babies with birth
weight below 2500g
• Babies weighing between
1200g and 1799g should be
stabilized then started on KMC
as soon as possible
• Babies weighing less than
1200g should be referred
immediately to a centre that
can offer intensive neonatal
care.
• Willingness of the mother
or other family member to
provide KMC
• Full-time availability of the
mother or other family
member
• General health of the
mother
• Supportive family
• Supportive community
Mother Baby
183. Pre-term infants and low birth weight infants (<2kgs.) should receive the BCG
vaccine at the time of discharge from hospital irrespective of the current weight.
If the pre-term or low-birth weight baby was born at home, BCG vaccination
should be given at first contact with the health facility just like all babies born at
home
Remember that you should not give OPV 0 (zero) to a young infant who is more
than 14 days old as this will disorganize the schedule.
If a young infant has not received OPV 0 by the time he is 15 days old, DO NOT
GIVE OPV 0. Give OPV1 when s/he is 6 weeks old together with Penta 1,PCV 10
and 1 Rota v 1.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATOIN ON
IMMUNIZATION.
184. ASSESS CARE FOR DEVELOPMENT
Refer to care for development module in the older child section
186. 186
ASSESS AND CLASSIFY FOR SPECIAL
TREATMENT NEEDS
ASK, CHECK, RECORD CLASSIFY
Has the mother had within 2 weeks of delivery
Fever >380c within 2 weeks of delivery?
Infection treated with antibiotics?
Membranes ruptured > 18hrs before delivery
Foul smelling liquor
Tested VDRL Positive
Does the mother/caregiver/close household
contact have TB disease?
Is the infant receiving other foods or drinks?
Refer to the
IMNCI Chart
booklet page
38
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Health Care Providers Should be able to:
Objectives:
Identify appropriate treatment
Understand treatment regimens
Determine and give appropriate treatment
Administer first treatment for various classifications at health
facility
Teach the caregiver how and when to give treatment at home
Identify Treatment
Treat the child
Refer Urgently
Determine if admission or urgent referral is needed
Identify and give appropriate pre-referral treatment
189. TREATMENT DECISION MAKING
Does the child require urgent referral?
NO
Identity treatment
Give 1st dose at health
facility
Give return date for follow
up & counsel the mother
YES
Identify urgent pre-
referral treatment
Administer treatment &
refer urgently
Where referral is NOT possible, refer
to the management of PSBI
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190. IDENTIFY TREATMENT AND TREAT THE YOUNG INFANT
For each of the young infant’s classification :
Determine if young infant needs urgent referral
Identify pre-referral treatment needed, give the treatment, treat to prevent low blood
sugar, keep infant warm then refer.
Determine if referral is not possible
Teach the Mother how to treat at home
Advice the Mother to give home care
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Health Care Providers Should be able to:
Objectives:
Define neonatal resuscitation.
Preparation for neonatal resuscitation
Describe step 1- step 4 of neonatal resuscitation
Background
Assess &
Classify
Application
193. Neonatal resuscitation
Asphyxia is when the baby does not begin or sustain adequate
breathing.
You cannot always tell which babies will have asphyxia at birth.
Therefore, you must be prepared to do Newborn resuscitation at all
births.
Preparations include: warming the resuscitation area, preparing a
clean surface for the resuscitation, and collecting equipment and
supplies.
NEONATAL RESUSCITATION
194. BABIES AND WARMTH
Newborn babies are fluid covered, they lose heat through:
Evaporation
Convection
Radiation
Conduction
If a baby gets cold it:
Switches off surfactant production
Increases energy (glucose) requirement
So we must keep them warm and dry
195. Needed for all resuscitations – ready in advance!
Hand hygiene
Warm environment - Overhead warmer
Warm dry towels
Firm stable surface & Lighting
Bag Valve Mask device (not damaged)
Wide bore sucker
(Oxygen)- room air is adequate for immediate resuscitation
(Clock)
BEING PREPARED FOR NEWBORN
RESUSCITATION
196. INTERVENTIONS REQUIRED BY NEWBORNS:
ASSESSMENT AT BIRTH AND ROUTINE CARE
8-10 %
3-6%
< 1%
Drying, warmth, Positioning &
clearing the airway, stimulation
Bag and mask ventilation
Chest compressions
80-90%
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Medications
197. STEP 1: NEWBORN RESUSCITATION – NO
MECONIUM
Dry and Stimulate
Cry / Breathing /
Activity?
198. STEP 2: NEWBORN RESUSCITATION – NO
MECONIUM
Dry and Stimulate
Cry / Breathing /
Activity?
Position & Check Airway – clear if
required – and check Breathing
Mother for skin to skin
Initiate breastfeeding
Yes
No
199. NEWBORN RESUSCITATION – NO MECONIUM
Position & Check Airway – clear if
required – and check Breathing
Initiate ventilation and continue ventilation at 30breaths/min for 60 seconds
(Person Two): Feel for HR
B Not OK
Call for help
200. STEP 3: HOW TO VENTILATE WITH BAG AND MASK
Note ‘C’ & ‘E’ grip
Put head in neutral
position
Position the mask on the
face
Firm seal between the
mask and the face
Squeeze bag to produce a gentle movement of the chest
Do not over-ventilate
201. Newborn resuscitation – no meconium
Heart Rate > 60 / min
Continue ventilation for 1 minute Reassess ABC
Initiate and continue ventilation at 30/min for 60 seconds Making sure the chest
rises
Feel for Heart Rate
202. NEWBORN RESUSCITATION – NO MECONIUM
Heart Rate < 60 / min
Give 1 ventilation
Then: Give 3 chest compressions
Give 3 compressions : 1 breath for 30 cycles in 1
minute
Reassess ABC
Initiate and continue ventilation at 30/min for 60 seconds
Making sure chest rises
Feel for Heart Rate
203. The chest must rise with each BVM ventilation
Before
ventilation
After
successful
ventilation
ALVEOLI BEFORE AND AFTER SUCCESSFUL INITIATION
OF VENTILATION
204. RESUSCITATION – STEP 4 - CIRCULATION
• Compress over sternum 1 finger-breadth below nipple line, 1/3rd the depth of the
chest
205. WHAT ABOUT MECONIUM?
• If the baby has never taken a gasp / cried then check the airway before drying and
suction the oropharynx ‘to where you can see’ and then dry the baby
• If the baby has already cried then do not suck unless there is something in the
airway
• Routine suction of the lower airway is not recommended
• If there is no meconium then the first action is to dry the baby
206. • Why oxygen is not needed in the first few minutes?
• Immediate resuscitation with oxygen can cause harm.
• About ¼ of resuscitated babies may need oxygen after 4-5 minutes of resuscitation.
• Oxygen blenders should ideally be used
• Titrate to achieve correct saturations for healthy term babies and pre-terms
• Priority is ventilation – do not stop resuscitation to look for oxygen.
OXYGEN DURING RESUSCITATION
207. DRUGS DURING NEW BORN RESUSCITATION
Drugs that are not recommended
Sodium bicarbonate / aminophylline / hydrocortisone / 50%dextrose!
Where a 3rd helper is available, adrenaline may have a role during CPR (make sure CPR
is effective)
Adrenaline dose is 0.1-0.3ml/kg given via central IV line
For the hospital providing advanced care -
Laryngoscope, ET tubes (sizes 2.0 to 4.0), Scissors and tape
Drugs-Adrenaline, IVF (Volume),
208. POST-RESUSCITATION CARE
Supplemental oxygen (based on adequacy of breathing)
Check/communicate need for admission
Appropriate feeding
Vitamin K and TEO
Appropriate Cord care with 7.1% `Chlorhexidine Digluconate
PITC for HIV exposure
209. WHEN REFERRAL IS NOT POSSIBLE - IN SICK
YOUNG INFANT WITH POSSIBLE SEROIUS
BACTERIAL INFECTION (PSBI) OR VERY
SEVERE DISEASE
CASE MANAGEMENT
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210. MANAGING POSSIBLE SERIOUS BACTERIAL INFECTION
OR VERY SEVERE DISEASE IN SICK YOUNG INFANTS
WHEN REFERRAL IS NOT FEASIBLE
Even when the signs of PSBI or very severe disease are detected, hospitalization and
life-saving treatment may not be accessible, acceptable or affordable to families
When the family cannot access or does not accept referral, further assessment and
classification of the sick young infant with PSBI or very severe disease is recommended
After the classification, simplified antibiotic treatment by a qualified health care worker
at the primary health care facility should be administered
These guidelines do not replace the Ministry of Health recommended inpatient
management at hospital as the standard of care for young infants who have signs of PSBI
or Very Severe Disease.
Refer to the section on THE SICK YOUNG INFANT WHERE REFERRAL IS REFUSED OR
NOT FEASIBLE Page 37 on further classification and pg. 42 on treatment of PSBI
211. COUNSEL THE MOTHER
On keeping child warm-Chart booklet page 44
How to treat local infections at home – page 43
On Positioning and attachment for breastfeeding- page 44
Teach the Mother how to treat breast or nipple problems- page 44
When to return for follow up visit, immediately and for immunizations page 45
On umbilical cord care- page 45
On her own health – page 31
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Health Care Providers Should be able to:
Determine whether initial or follow up visit.
Reassess and Classify the child fully.
Offer treatment :
(a) for any new illness, or
(b)continue treatment if child improving, or
(c) change to second-line treatment if child not improving.
Make a Follow up
Treat the child
Refer Urgently
Determine if admission or urgent referral is needed
Identify and give appropriate pre-referral treatment
216. INTRODUCTION
• Some sick children need to return to a health worker for follow up as
previously instructed on; when to return.
• During follow up, the health worker can determine if the child is improving
on treatment.
• The Health worker will decide on the next course of action.
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217. FOLLOW UP 1
Review follow up schedule on chart booklet page 31. Follow up is also found
as last column of the assess and classify chart (page 4 to 11).
Always ask the mother about the child’s problem.
Once you establish the child has come for follow up, ask if child has developed
any new problems.
A child with a new problem requires a full assessment
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218. FOLLOW UP 2
• If a child has no new problem, locate and follow instructions in the relevant
follow up box in the chart booklet pages 22 to 24; 46 to 47.
• Children who;
– are not responding to treatment ,or
– get worse ,or
– repeatedly return to the clinic with new problems,
should be admitted or referred to Hospital.
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219. EXAMPLE 2-PNEUMONIA
• After 2 days
• Check the child for general danger signs.
• Assess the child for cough or difficult breathing.
• ASK:
• Is the child breathing slower?
• Is there less fever?
• Is the child eating better?
• TREATMENT
• If any general danger sign, give a dose of second-line antibiotic, then
ADMIT or REFER URGENTLY to hospital.
• If chest in drawing, breathing rate, fever and eating have not improved
change to second-line antibiotic and ADMIT or REFER.
• If breathing slower, less fever or eating better, complete the 5 days of
antibiotic.
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220. FEEDING PROBLEM (REFER TO PG. 25&27)
• Reassess the child after 5 days
• Ask about any feeding problem found on the initial visit
• Then, counsel the mother/caregiver on any new or continuing feeding
problem
• For low weight children, advice the caregiver to return after 14 days, after
the initial visit, in order to check the child’s weight gain
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221. PALLOR
• Follow up after 14 days
• Give iron and folate and advice the mother to return in 14 days for more.
• Continue with the iron and folate every 2 weeks for 2 months
• Incase of persistent for more than 2 months, refer for assessment
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222. MALNUTRITION
• Follow up after 14 days,
• If the child is gaining weight, encourage the mother to continue with
feeding. Counsel the mother about any feeding problem
• For severe acute malnutrition without complications and moderate acute
malnutrition, refer to page 24 of the chart booklet
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223. HIV INFECTED & EXPOSED CHILDREN
• Follow up after 1 month
• Asses the child’s general condition. Do a full assessment.(refer to pg 4-11)
and manage any condition found
• Plan for defaulter tracking system
• Screen for possible TB disease(refer to pg. 58)
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224. FOLLOW UP SUMMARY
• Discuss follow up actions for other conditions as appears
in Chart booklet pages 22 to 24 & 46 to 47.
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225. ANNEX: TOOLS
Service Delivery Tools:
Under 5 register (updated to include IMNCI Indicators)
Under 5 Tally Sheet (updated to include IMNCI Indicators)
Under 5 summary (updated to include IMNCI Indicators)
Supervision Tool (updated to include IMNCI Indicators)
IMNCI Tools
Follow Up Assessment of IMNCI Trained HCWs for Certification (at least 6 weeks post
training)
Service & Data Quality Assessment reports
IMNCI Mentorship reports
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