Angbalu, J;
Bosman, A;
Chang, M;
Das, A;
Hamade, P;
Howard, N;
Mohammoud, J;
Olumese, P;
(2005)
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In: Ballance, S, (ed.)
Malaria Control in Complex Emergencies: an interagency field handbook.
World Health Organization.
ISBN 924159389X
https://researchonline.lshtm.ac.uk/id/eprint/2575755
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Provides an overview of methods of
diagnosis, treatment and patient care in complex emergencies.
This chapter:
■ provides guidelines for initial management, including emergency triage
– for the rapid identifi cation and treatment of patients at greatest risk of
dying – and clinical assessment
■ discusses confi rmatory diagnosis of malaria using microscopy and
rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs)
■ outlines factors that determine the choice of antimalarial drug
■ describes antimalarial drug treatment for uncomplicated malaria,
subsequent follow-up, and the management of treatment failures
■ describes the assessment and treatment of anaemia
■ describes the treatment of severe P. falciparum malaria and its
associated complications, including resuscitation, treatment with
antimalarial drugs, and nursing care
■ provides guidance on the prevention and treatment of malaria in
special groups (pregnant women, malnourished patients, returning
refugees and displaced persons).