Manage HIV/AIDS using IMCI approach
CHECK FOR HIV EXPOSURE AND INFECTION All children found to have pneumonia, persistent diarrhea, ear discharge or very low weight for age (any of these features) and have no urgent need or indication for referral, should be assessed for symptomatic HIV infection. Children may acquire HIV infection from an infected mother through vertical transmission in…
TREAT THE CHILD in IMCI
TREAT THE CHILD CARRY OUT THE TREATMENT STEPS IDENTIFIED ON THE ASSESS AND CLASSIFY CHART. TEACH THE MOTHER TO GIVE ORAL DRUGS AT HOME Follow the instructions below for every oral drug to be given at home Also, follow the instructions listed with each drug’s dose Determine the appropriate drugs & dosage for the child’s…
Assessing and Classification of a Sick Child and General Danger Signs.
Assessing and Classification of a Sick Child Determine whether this is an initial visit or a return (follow up) visit. If it is an initial visit, Ask, “what is the child’s problem”? After knowing the problem; Check for general danger signs. A general danger sign is an indicator that a child has a severe problem…
STRABISMUS
STRABISMUS Strabismus, also known as “crossed eyes” or “squint,” is a condition characterized by an eye misalignment. In individuals with strabismus, the eyes do not properly align with each other, meaning they point in different directions. One eye may look straight ahead, while the other eye may turn inward, outward, upward, or downward. This misalignment…
CONGENITAL CATARACTS
CONGENITAL CATARACTS Congenital cataracts are a type of cataract that occurs at birth or during a baby’s first year of life, characterized by clouding or opacity of the lens of the eye. A lens of the eye is the transparent tissue that helps focus light onto the retina. Congenital cataracts cover a broad spectrum…
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT Visual impairment also known as vision impairment or vision loss , is a decreased ability to see to a degree that causes problems not fixable by usual means, such as glasses. Visual impairment refers to any kind of vision loss, ranging from partial vision loss to complete blindness. Visual impairment is often defined…
STINGS AND BITES
STINGS AND BITES. Stings and bites refer to injuries caused by animals, insects, or plants that break the skin surface and can result in various reactions, ranging from minor irritation to severe medical conditions. The terms “sting” and “bite” are used to differentiate between the type of injury and the mechanism by which it occurs.…
PLANT ALLERGIES
PLANT ALLERGIES Plant allergies, also known as pollen allergies or hay fever, refer to allergic reactions that occur when a person’s immune system overreacts to certain plant substances, such as pollen, plant proteins, or other allergens released by plants. These allergies are a common type of allergic rhinitis, which is characterized by symptoms such…
SKIN ALLERGIES
SKIN ALLERGIES Skin allergy, also known as allergic dermatitis, is a condition in which the immune system has an abnormal reaction to a harmless substance, known as an allergen, that comes into contact with the skin. Skin allergy is an abnormal reaction of the skin following an irritant that continues as long as there is…
