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Does the child have: Severe pallor Some pallor No pallor Photograph 83 Photograph 84 Photograph a Photograph b Photograph 86 Photograph 87 Photograph 88
8.2 CLASSIFY ANAEMIAThere are three classifications fora child's anaemia. They are SEVERE ANAEMIA
ANAEMIA NO ANAEMIA • Severe palmar pallor
SEVERE ANAEMIA Refer URGENTLY to hospital • Some palmar pallor
ANAEMIA Assess and counsel for feeding Advise mother when to return immediately Followup in 14 days.
• No palmar pallor
NO ANAEMIA Give prophylactic iron folic acid if child 6 months or older. Tell your facilitator when you are ready to discuss your answers to this exercise.
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SEVERE ANAEMIA If the child has severe palmar pallor, classify the child
as having SEVERE ANAEMIA Share with your friends: