IMCI Handbook Search Tool

A quick reference tool based on the Uganda IMCI guidelines for healthcare workers. Easily search for conditions, assessments, classifications, and treatments.

Features

IMCI Guidelines

Quickly access assessment, classification, and treatment protocols from the guidelines.

Symptom Search

Search by condition name, keyword, or common symptoms like 'fever' or 'cough'.

Age Groups

Filter information specifically for Young Infants (0-2 months) or Children (2 months - 5 years).

Red Flags

Easily identify critical warning signs requiring urgent action or referral.

Common Conditions Quick Access

Respiratory

Cough / Pneumonia

Guidelines for assessing cough, difficult breathing, and classifying pneumonia severity.

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Gastrointestinal

Diarrhoea / Dehydration

Protocols for managing diarrhoea, assessing dehydration levels, and fluid management.

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Systemic

Fever / Malaria

Steps for managing fever, malaria testing, and treating febrile illnesses.

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Severe Illness

Danger Signs

Identification of life-threatening general danger signs requiring urgent referral.

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How to Use the IMCI Handbook Search Tool

Welcome! This tool provides quick access to information based on the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines used in Uganda. It's designed to assist health workers in assessing, classifying, and identifying treatments for common childhood conditions.

Searching for Information

Type Your Query: In the search box provided on the Search Tool Page, simply type a symptom (e.g., "fever", "cough", "diarrhoea"), a condition name (e.g., "pneumonia", "malaria", "dysentery"), or a related keyword (e.g., "danger sign", "dehydration", "zinc").
Use Suggestions: As you type (after 2 characters), a list of possible conditions and keywords may appear below the search box. You can click on a suggestion to search for it directly.
Click Search: Once you've entered your term, click the "Search" button.

Understanding the Results

If matches are found, the tool will display information cards for each relevant condition. Each card typically includes:

Assessment: Key questions to ask and signs to look for.
Classification: How to categorize the severity based on the assessment findings.
Treatment & Counselling: Recommended treatments, medications, and advice for the caregiver, including relevant counselling points.
Images: Where relevant, an image related to the condition might be displayed.

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Important Disclaimer

This search tool is intended for informational and educational purposes for trained health workers familiar with IMCI protocols. **It is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.** Parents and caregivers concerned about a child's health should ALWAYS consult a qualified healthcare provider immediately. Do not delay seeking professional medical help based on information found here. The creators of this tool are not liable for any decisions made based on its content.

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