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Care priority and warning signs
Care priority
No Treatment Needed for Anaemia
Assessment
- Look/Feel: Look at the child's palms. Are they pink (not pale)?
- Confirm absence of Some or Severe Palmar Pallor.
Classification
- No palmar pallor -> NO ANAEMIA
Key features
- Palms are pink, indicating absence of clinically significant anaemia based on pallor assessment.
- No treatment for anaemia is needed.
Management
Non-pharmacological management
- Assess feeding if child < 2 years or if concerns exist.
- Provide age-appropriate feeding counselling.
- Address any other health problems.
Pharmacological treatment
- No iron treatment needed.
- Ensure routine deworming and Vitamin A are up to date if age-eligible.
Follow-up
- No specific follow-up required for anaemia.
- Continue routine health checks.
Counselling points
- Reassure mother that the child is not anaemic based on assessment.
- Provide general health and feeding advice.
Prevention
- Continued good nutrition, malaria prevention, deworming, routine health care.
References
IMCI Chart Booklet - Page 7