Diarrhoea in Young Infants — Uganda (Pediatric population)
Severe Dehydration
Sunken eyes, skin pinch returns >2 seconds, no movement. Give IV fluids (Plan C) and refer URGENTLY.
Some Dehydration
Restless, irritable, sunken eyes, skin pinch returns slowly. Give ORS (Plan B).
No Dehydration
Give ORS to treat at home and continue breastfeeding (Plan A).
Persistent Diarrhoea (>14 days)
Treat dehydration and refer to hospital.
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