Diarrhoea (Childhood) — Uganda (Pediatric population)
Severe Dehydration
2 signs: Lethargic, sunken eyes, unable to drink, skin pinch very slow. Give fluids (Plan C). If cholera suspected, give Erythromycin.
Some Dehydration
2 signs: Restless/irritable, sunken eyes, thirsty, skin pinch slow. Give ORS, Zinc, and food (Plan B).
Dysentery
Blood in stool. Give Ciprofloxacin 15 mg/kg for 3 days.
Zinc Supplementation
<6 months: 10 mg daily; >6 months: 20 mg daily for 10 days.
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