Unit 1: Principles of management
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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. He took eight 3 hourly feeds of 80ml F100 on Days 4 and 5.

Q. How much F100 should Pedro be given for the first 3 feeds on Day 6?

a) Give 80ml, 80ml, 80ml.
b) Give 90ml,100ml,110ml.
c) Give 90ml, 90ml, 90ml.
d) Give 120ml.
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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