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Treatment
Pedro is a SAM child. On admission he weighed 4.8kg. He was offered
55ml F75 2 hourly on days 1 and 2. He ate reluctantly. On day 3 his
appetite increased and he took eight 3 hourly feeds of 80ml F75.
He took all of the F75 offered at each feed. On day 4 Pedro began
the transition to F100. He took eight 3 hourly feeds of 80ml F100.
Pedro’s mother says that he wants more at each feed.She asks if she
can give Pedro more.

Q. Should Pedro be given larger feeds of F100 on Day 5?
Stabilisation
Rehabilitation
1. Hypoglycaemia
2. Hypothermia
3. Dehydration
4. Electrolytes
5. Infection
6. Micronutrients
7. Cautious feeding
8. Catch-up growth
9. Sensory stimulation
10. Prepare for follow-up
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