Table 3 Routine medication and treatment information of children with SAM admitted to stabilization center at HU-CSH, 2018
Treatment given (n = 381) | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
IV antibiotics | ||
Yes | 374 | 98.2 |
No | 7 | 1.8 |
Blood transfusion | ||
Yes | 29 | 7.6 |
No | 352 | 92.4 |
IV fluid | ||
Yes | 87 | 22.8 |
No | 294 | 77.2 |
Folic acid supplementation | ||
Yes | 314 | 82.4 |
No | 67 | 17.6 |
Vitamin A Supplementation | ||
Yes | 312 | 81.9 |
No | 69 | 18.1 |
F 100 intake | ||
Yes | 317 | 83.2 |
No | 64 | 16.8 |
Plumphy nut intake | ||
Yes | 120 | 31.5 |
No | 261 | 68.5 |
Amoxicillin | ||
Yes | 146 | 38.3 |
No | 235 | 61.7 |
Ampicillin and Gentamycin | ||
Yes | 369 | 96.9 |
No | 12 | 3.1 |
Deworming | ||
Yes | 106 | 27.8 |
No | 275 | 72.2 |
Special medication | ||
Yes | 313 | 82.2 |
No | 68 | 17.8 |
Measles Immunization | ||
Yes | 67 | 17.6 |
No | 314 | 82.4 |