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What is the primary goal of IMCI by the year 2010?
What is the primary goal of IMCI by the year 2010?
To reduce the infant and under five mortality rates by at least one third
What does IMCI stand for?
What does IMCI stand for?
Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses
Which of the following are components of the IMCI strategy? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are components of the IMCI strategy? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is NOT a focus disease of IMCI?
Which of the following is NOT a focus disease of IMCI?
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The presenting complaint for IMCI may include ______ and/or fast breathing.
The presenting complaint for IMCI may include ______ and/or fast breathing.
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What are the four steps in the IMCI Case Management Process?
What are the four steps in the IMCI Case Management Process?
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How is 'fast breathing' defined for a child aged 2 months up to 12 months?
How is 'fast breathing' defined for a child aged 2 months up to 12 months?
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List three preventable diseases initially included in the EPI.
List three preventable diseases initially included in the EPI.
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Study Notes
Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI)
- IMCI is a strategy for improving child health. It addresses all aspects of a child's well-being.
- The goal of IMCI is to reduce infant and under-five mortality rates by at least one third.
- The aim of IMCI is to reduce death, illness and disability, and to promote improved growth and development among children under 5 years of age.
- IMCI includes preventive and curative elements implemented by families, communities, and health facilities.
- There are four main aspects of the IMCI strategy:
- improving case management skills of health workers
- improving the health systems to deliver IMCI
- improving family and community practices
- improving the availability of essential drugs and other health technologies.
IMCI Case Management Process
- The IMCI Case Management Process is used to assess, classify, and treat children.
- The process consists of 5 steps:
- Assess and classify: The child’s illness is assessed and classified based on their presenting signs and symptoms.
- Identify appropriate treatment: The appropriate treatment is identified based on the child's age, weight, and presenting symptoms.
- Treat/refer: The child is treated or referred to a higher level of care if needed.
- Counsel: The caregiver is counseled on how to care for the child at home.
- Follow-up: The caregiver follows up with the health worker to ensure that the child is improving.
General Danger Signs
- A general danger sign is present if:
- The child is not able to drink or breastfeed
- The child vomits everything
- The child has had convulsions
- The child is lethargic or unconscious
Five Disease Focus of IMCI
- The five primary disease foci of IMCI include:
- Acute Respiratory Infection
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Malaria
- Measles
- Dengue Fever
- Ear Infection
- Malnutrition
Assessing Cough and Difficult Breathing
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A child with cough or difficult breathing is assessed for:
- How long the child has had cough or difficult breathing
- Fast breathing:
- If the child is 2 months up to 12 months the child has fast breathing if you count 50 breaths per minute or more
- If the child is 12 months up to 5 years the child has fast breathing if you count 40 breaths per minute or more
- Chest indrawing
- Stridor in a calm child.
Assessing Pneumonia
- Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs.
- Bacteria and viruses can both cause pneumonia.
- Children with bacterial pneumonia may die from hypoxia (too little oxygen) or sepsis (generalized infection).
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This quiz explores the Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) and its vital role in promoting child health. It covers the main aspects of IMCI, the goals of the strategy, and the case management process used to treat and prevent illnesses in children under five. Test your knowledge on improving health outcomes for children through effective management practices.
