MCI - CHN Flashcards
an approach to child health that focuses on the well-being of the whole child.
IMCI
Meaning of IMCI
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness
IMCI was introduced in what year
1995
common, preventable, or treatable illnesses in the country
pneumonia,
diarrhea,
malaria,
measles,
malnutrition.
OBJECTIVES of IMCI
Reduce death
Decrease frequency and severity of illness
Contribute to improved growth and development.
Family and community profile/ practices factors affecting children
Literacy
large families
polluted environment
IMCI rely on what
CLASSIFICATIONS
COMPONENTS IMCI
Improving case management skills
Improve health systems
Improve family and community health practice
STEPS IN IMCI MANAGEMENT
Assess child’s illness
Classify illness
Identify treatment
Treat child
Counsel caretaker
Follow-up Care
classifications of IMCI
Need to refer
Specific treatment
Home management
Focused assesments of IMCI case management
Danger signs
Symptoms
Nutritional status
Immunization status
Principles of IMCI Case Management
sick children aged up to 5 years are examined for general danger signs
sick young infants are examined for very severe disease.
main symptoms for older children
cough or difficulty breathing, diarrhea, fever, and ear infection
young children symptoms
local bacterial infection, diarrhea and jaundice.
IMPORTANT ELEMENTS FOR IMPROVING CHILD HEALTH
Prevent injuries
Prevent other diseases
Improve nutrition
