Severe Acute Malnutrition

In complicated severe acute malnutrition, IV antibiotics are given.

What our notes say

• In complicated severe acute malnutrition, IV antibiotics are given. (Paediatrics Year 4 MBChB end of semester CAT: triage, newborn care, growth and d)
• A MUAC of 9 cm (under 11.5) means severe acute malnutrition. (Paediatrics Year 4 MBChB end of semester CAT: triage, newborn care, growth and d)
• Severe acute malnutrition is a weight-for-length (or height) Z score below minus 3, a MUAC under 11.5 cm, or bilateral pitting oedema. (Paediatrics end of fourth year special supplementary exam: August 2019, Paper On)
• Bilateral pitting oedema is a danger sign of severe acute malnutrition regardless of MUAC. (Growth and Development in Children)
• For children 6–59 months, MUAC below 115 mm indicates severe acute malnutrition; 115 to below 125 mm indicates moderate acute malnutrition in standard WHO community/clinical criteria. (Growth and Development in Children)

Study material on Severe Acute Malnutrition

• Growth and Development in Children

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