IMCI Principles
Danger signs
Major problem
Fast breathing is?
50 bpm or > in 2 months to 12 months
40 bpm or > in >12 months to 5 years
Severe pneumonia
Pneumonia is?
Fast breathing
Cough or cold is?
No signs of pneumonia
What to do in severe pneumonia?
give 1st dose of appropriate antibiotic the refer URGENTLY to the hospital
What to do in peumonia
What to do in cough or cold?
What to assess for presence of dehydration
How to do skin pinch test
Locate the area: halfway between the umbilicus and side of abdomen
Pinch using thumb and first finger
Fold of the skin will be line up and down NOT ACROSS
firmly pick up all the layers for 1 second then release