4 month Infant with cough, respiratory rate > 60/min, with no retraction, management (According to IMNCI protocol) -: (A) IM antibiotic & refer urgently, (B) Oral antibiotic, explain danger sign & follow up, (C) Explain danger sign & follow up, (D) IM antibiotic & hospitalise
Answer is B. Am. is 'b' i.e., Oral antibiotic & explain danger sign & follow up In IMNCI (2 months -5 years)o Cougho Respiratory rateClassified as fast breathingCategory-I. Any Danger signSevere pneumoniaIM antibioticororRefer urgentlyChest indrawingVery severe disease or Stridor II Fast breathing - Pneumonia - Oral antibiotic, tell danger sign & follow up in 2 days.III No pneumonia - Tell danger sign & follow up.