Integrated management of neonatal and childhood illness
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- MOUTH COMPLICATIONS
- Case : Kareem
| VERY SEVERE FEBRILE DISEASE Fever (by history or feels hot or temperature Cor above. MALARIA • Any general danger signor Clouding of cornea or • Deep or extensive mouth ulcer SEVERE COMPLICATED MEASLES • Pus draining from the eye or • Mouth ulcers. MEASLES WITH EYE OR MOUTH COMPLICATIONS Measles now or within the last 3 months MEASLES Now read the following case study. Record each sign and their classifications on the Recording Form. Remember to look at the chart to classify the signs. Case : Kareem Kareem is 5 months old. He weighs 5.2 kg. His axillary temperature is C. His mother said he is not eating well. She said he feels hot, and she wants a doctor to help him. Kareem is able to drink, has not vomited, does not have convulsions, and is not lethargic or unconscious. Kareem does not have a cough, said his mother. He does not have diarrhoea. Because Kareem's temperature is C and he feels hot, the doctor assessed Kareem further for signs related to fever. It is the rainy season, and the risk of malaria is high. The mother said Kareem's fever began 2 days ago. He has not had measles within the last 3 months. He does not have stiff neck, his fontanelle is not bulging, his nose is not runny, and there are no signs suggesting measles. Record Kareem's signs and classify them on the Recording Form. 44 MANAGEMENT OF THE SICK YOUNG INFANT AGE 2 MONTHS UP TO 5 YEARS Name: Age _______ Sex M F Weight ______ kg Temperature ________ o C ASK: What are the child’s problems ________________ Initial visit _________ Followup Visit ___ Download 0.61 Mb. Share with your friends:
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