Guidelines for the inpatient treatment of severely malnourished children / authors, Ann Ashworth ... [and others]

Table Of Contents: Preface Acknowledgements Introduction General principles for routine care (the `10 Steps') 10 (11) Treat/prevent hypoglycaemia 11 (1) Treat/prevent hypothermia 11 (1) Treat/prevent dehydration 12 (2) Correct electrolyte imbalance 14 (1) Treat/prevent infection 14 (2) Correct micronutrient deficiencies 16 (1) Start cautious feeding 16 (2) Achieve catch-up growth 18 (1) Provide sensory stimulation and emotional support 19 (1) Prepare for follow-up after recovery 20 (1) Emergency treatment of shock and severe anaemia 21 (2) Shock in severely malnourished children 21 (1) Severe anaemia in malnourished children 22 (1) Treatment of associated conditions 23 (2) Vitamin A deficiency 23 (1) Dermatosis 23 (1) Parasitic worms 24 (1) Continuing diarrhoea 24 (1) Tuberculosis (TB) 24 (1) Failure to respond to treatment 25 (3) High mortality 25 (1) Low weight gain during the rehabilitation phase 25 (3) Discharge before recovery is complete 28 (2) Appendix 1. Weight-for-height reference table 30 (2) Appendix 2. Monitoring records 32 (1) Appendix 3. Recipes for ReSoMal and electrolyte/mineral solution 33 (2) Appendix 4. Antibiotics reference table 35 (3) Appendix 5. Recipes for starter and catch-up formulas 38 (2) Appendix 6. Volume of F-75 to give for children of different weights 40 (1) Appendix 7. Volume of F-75 for children with severe (+++) oedema 41 (1) Appendix 8. Range of volumes for free feeding with F-100 42 (1) Appendix 9. Weight record chart 43 (1) Appendix 10. Structured play activities 44 (3) Appendix 11. Discharge card 47