GROUP 3INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF
p CHILDHOOD ILLNESS (IMCI) wo
‘ Itis an integrated approach to child's health that focuses on the well-being"
of the whole child
‘+ Itisacase management process and strategy fora first-level facility such
asa health center to achieve a significant reduction in the number of deaths
from communicable diseases in children under five
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‘= Aims to reduce death, illness and disability, and to promote improved
‘growth and development among children under (5) five years of age
+ Itincludes both preventive and curative elements that are implemented by
MARTIN, {families and communities as well as by health facilities.
MUYARGASHEALTH CENTERMANAGEMENT OF THE SICK CHILD AGED 2 MONTHS UP TO 5 YEARS. E)
Age:3 years old Weight (kg): 7kg (estimated)
Heigh/Length (cm): 80em (estimated) Temperature (°C): 36.8°C
Ask: What are the child's problems?ASSESS (Circle all signs present)
CHECK FOR GENERAL DANGER SIGN
* NOT ABLE TO DRINK OR BREASTFEED
* VOMITS EVERYTHING
.
CONVULSIONS
« LETHARGIC OR UNCONSCIOUS,
* CONVULSING NOW
General danger
sign present?
Yes__NoWASSESS (Circle all signs present)
DOES THE CHILD HAVE COUGH OR DIFFICULT
* For how long? 30. Days S