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EXERCISE EIn
this video exercise, you will see a demonstration of how to assess and classify a child with diarrhoea. You will see examples of signs and practice identifying them. Then you will see a case study and practice assessing and classifying the child's illness.
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For each of the children shown,
answer the question Does the child have sunken eyes YES NO Child 1 Child 2 Child 3 Child 4 Child 5 Child 6 2. For each of the children shown, answer the question
Does the skin pinch go back: very slowly? slowly? immediately? Child 1 Child 2 Child 3 Child 4 Child 5 23
Video Case Study: Watch the case study and record the child's signs on this Recording Form. Then classify the illness.
MANAGEMENT OF THE SICK CHIlD AGE 2 MONTHS UP TO 5 YEARS Name: Age ___ Sex M F Weight _______ kg Temperature _______ o
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ASK:What are the child’s problems ____________ Initial visit ___ Followup Visit ___
ASSESS (Circle all signs present)
CLASSIFY CHECK FOR GENERAL DANGER SIGNS General danger sign present?
NOT ABLE TO DRINK OR BREASTFEED LETHARGIC OR UNCONSCIOUS Yes No VOMITS EVERYTHING
Remember to use danger sign CONVULSIONS
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