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Guidelines & protocols
MWANAMUGIMU BOOK 2022
Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
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This document provides a comprehensive guide for managing acute malnutrition in children, focusing on the protocols at the Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit. It details the physiological changes associated with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), including impacts on the liver, gastrointestinal system, metabolism, endocrine, and immune systems. The protocol covers nutritional assessment, classification, admission criteria, routine inpatient care, and specific management strategies for children requiring inpatient care (ITC) and those with complications.
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