21 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Severe Acute Malnutrition, published by icmr.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 15 of the 21 pairs (71.4%) are explanatory questions and 6 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| When can a child be transferred to the NRC during the rehabilitation phase? | when child meets criteria for discharge* & accepts home available foods | INFECTIONS (empirically) Facilities for supportive monitoring, investigations and IVF B. REHABILITATION PHASE (Transfer to NRC when child meets criteria for discharge* & accepts home available foods) HOW TO PREPARE F75 AND F100 F75 F100 | 127 | relationship | 0.970 | REHABILITATION PHASE (Transfer to NRC when child meets criteria for discharge* & accepts home available foods) HOW TO PREPARE F75 AND F100 F75 F100 | 1 | page=1,block=81 | 0.700 | valid |
| What dietary treatment is recommended for children below 6 months? | same as above with return to exclusive breastfeeding where ever possible | Facilities for supportive monitoring, investigations and IVF Whole blood /PRBC transfusion (10 ml/kg over 3 hrs) : if Hb <4 gm/dL or Hb 4-6.5 gm/dL with respiratory distress with close monitoring and hy. Furosemide (1 mg/kg) at start of transfusion FEEDING Place of treatment: Facilities for supportive monitoring Treatment: a. 6 months and above: F75 at least 5 times/day gradually increasing to give 150-200 kCal/kg/day (usually 2-3 days) then switch to F100 for next 5-7days with introduction of home available food b. Below 6 months: same as above with return to exclusive breastfeeding where ever possible Treatment: a. Zinc: 2 mg/kg/day X 2wks orally b. Copper: 0.3 mg/kg/day X 2 wks orally c. Iron: 3 mg/kg/day once weight gain has started orally for 6 weeks ELECTROLYTES Place of treatment: Facilities for supportive monitoring Treatment: a. | 538 | summary | 0.970 | Below 6 months: same as above with return to exclusive breastfeeding where ever possible Treatment: a. | 1 | page=1,block=33 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does WHZ between -2 to -3 SD indicate in children aged 6-59 months? | MAM | 0-6 months • Consider SAM if MUAC <11.0 cm 6-59 months • Consider SAM if MUAC <11.5 cm or WHZ <-3 SD or bilateral pitting oedema • Consider MAM if MUAC is between 11.5- 12.4 cm or WHZ is between -2 to -3 SD >5 years • Consider SAM if BMI ≤ 3SD (severe thinness) • Consider MAM if BMI ≤ 2 SD (thinness) | 140 | definition | 0.940 | 0-6 months • Consider SAM if MUAC <11.0 cm 6-59 months • Consider SAM if MUAC <11.5 cm or WHZ <-3 SD or bilateral pitting oedema • Consider MAM if MUAC is between 11.5- 12.4 cm or WHZ is between -2 to -3 SD >5 years • Consider SAM if BMI ≤ 3SD (severe thinness) • Consider MAM if BMI ≤ 2 SD (thinness) | 1 | page=1,block=67 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are the ingredients and quantities in the mixture that should be refrigerated for up to one week? | Roasted groundnut 1000 gm , Milk powder 1200 gms, Sugar 1120 gms, Coconut oil 600 gms. | APPETITE TEST: Passed if, a child not fed for last 2 hours, when fed by mother in a quiet place consumes in 1 hour: • 7-12 months: of ≥ 25 ml/kg of F100 • > 12 months: of locally prepared ready to eat food ** AMOUNT TO BE GIVEN: 15 gms or more if < 4 kg; 25 gms or more if 4 – 7 kg; 35 gms or more if 7-10 kg **[ Mixture of Roasted groundnut 1000 gm , Milk powder 1200 gms, Sugar 1120 gms, Coconut oil 600 gms. To be kept refrigerated for not more than 1 week.] | 324 | list | 0.820 | APPETITE TEST: Passed if, a child not fed for last 2 hours, when fed by mother in a quiet place consumes in 1 hour: • 7-12 months: of ≥ 25 ml/kg of F100 • > 12 months: of locally prepared ready to eat food ** AMOUNT TO BE GIVEN: 15 gms or more if < 4 kg; 25 gms or more if 4 – 7 kg; 35 gms or more if 7-10 kg **[ Mixture of Roasted groundnut 1000 gm , Milk powder 1200 gms, Sugar 1120 gms, Coconut oil 600 gms. To be kept refrigerated for not more than 1 week.] | 1 | page=1,block=97 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are some conditions to look for in a patient with potential health issues? | unrecognized congenital abnormality, inborn errors of metabolism, immune deficiency, other major organ dysfunction, and malignancy | Look for unrecognized congenital abnormality, inborn errors of metabolism, immune deficiency, other major organ dysfunction, and malignancy. *CRITERIA FOR DISCHARGE FROM HOSPITAL TO OUTPATIENT CARE: Clinically well and alert; no or resolving medical complications; no or resolving oedema (if present); satisfactory oral intake has a good appetite (taking at least 75% of target calorie intake of 150- 200 kcal/kg/day & 0-6 months old have weight gain of 3-5 gm/kg/day for three days). | 9 | list | 0.820 | Look for unrecognized congenital abnormality, inborn errors of metabolism, immune deficiency, other major organ dysfunction, and malignancy. | 1 | page=1,block=49 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are some additional symptoms of complications mentioned? | Loose motions • Jaundice • Seizures | Additional symptoms of complications • Loose motions • Jaundice • Seizures Inter-current infections: • Pneumonia • Diarrhea • Sepsis • Skin infections • Severe dehydration • Untreated tuberculosis • HIV • Social challenges WHEN TO SUSPECT? COMMON PRESENTATION • Faulty feeding • Not exclusively breastfed for 6 months • Bottle feeding • Delayed/Inadequate complementary feeding • Poor appetite • Not gaining weight • Lethargic • Disinterested in surroundings • Delayed development EXAMINE FOR • Vital signs: PR, RR, CRT • Lethargy/ irritability • Loss of subcutaneous fat • Muscle wasting • Pallor • Signs of Vitamin B, K and A deficiencies • Respiratory distress • Dehydration | 39 | list | 0.820 | Additional symptoms of complications • Loose motions • Jaundice • Seizures Inter-current infections: • Pneumonia • Diarrhea • Sepsis • Skin infections • Severe dehydration • Untreated tuberculosis • HIV • Social challenges WHEN TO SUSPECT? COMMON PRESENTATION • Faulty feeding • Not exclusively breastfed for 6 months • Bottle feeding • Delayed/Inadequate complementary feeding • Poor appetite • Not gaining weight • Lethargic • Disinterested in surroundings • Delayed development EXAMINE FOR • Vital signs: PR, RR, CRT • Lethargy/ irritability • Loss of subcutaneous fat • Muscle wasting • Pallor • | ||||
| What should be monitored during the stabilization phase? | vitals, urine frequency, stool/vomitus volumes | Serum electrolytes (Na, K, Cal), Serum B12, Serum Folate levels OPTIONAL Blood Culture, Blood gases, Ultrasound (inferior vena cava to ascending aorta ratio) A. STABILISATION PHASE: Monitor vitals, urine frequency, stool/vomitus volumes INTAKE: IVF (DNS) 4 ml/kg/hr for 2-3 days with early/concomitant initiation of oral feeds (130 ml/kg/day) CONDITION PLACE OF TREATMENT TREATMENT • Inj.. Ampicillin – 50 mg/kg/iv or im X 6hrly Plus inj. Gentamicin- 7.5 mg/kg iv or im, OD for 7-10 days • If no response within 48 hrs or critically ill give inj. Ceftriaxone 50 mg/kg, OD for 7-10 days • When accepting orally, switch to oral amoxicillin 40-45 mg/kg/dose twice a day for 7 days • If prolonged diarrhea (>7 days): Metronidazole 10-12 mg/kg, 8 hrly for 7-10 days (inj.ectable or oral) | 190 | list | 0.820 | STABILISATION PHASE: Monitor vitals, urine frequency, stool/vomitus volumes INTAKE: IVF (DNS) 4 ml/kg/hr for 2-3 days with early/concomitant initiation of oral feeds (130 ml/kg/day) CONDITION PLACE OF TREATMENT TREATMENT • Inj.. | 1 | page=1,block=12 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the composition of the mixture used in the appetite test? | Roasted groundnut 1000 gm , Milk powder 1200 gms, Sugar 1120 gms, Coconut oil 600 gms. | APPETITE TEST: Passed if, a child not fed for last 2 hours, when fed by mother in a quiet place consumes in 1 hour: • 7-12 months: of ≥ 25 ml/kg of F100 • > 12 months: of locally prepared ready to eat food ** AMOUNT TO BE GIVEN: 15 gms or more if < 4 kg; 25 gms or more if 4 – 7 kg; 35 gms or more if 7-10 kg **[ Mixture of Roasted groundnut 1000 gm , Milk powder 1200 gms, Sugar 1120 gms, Coconut oil 600 gms. To be kept refrigerated for not more than 1 week.] | 324 | list | 0.820 | APPETITE TEST: Passed if, a child not fed for last 2 hours, when fed by mother in a quiet place consumes in 1 hour: • 7-12 months: of ≥ 25 ml/kg of F100 • > 12 months: of locally prepared ready to eat food ** AMOUNT TO BE GIVEN: 15 gms or more if < 4 kg; 25 gms or more if 4 – 7 kg; 35 gms or more if 7-10 kg **[ Mixture of Roasted groundnut 1000 gm , Milk powder 1200 gms, Sugar 1120 gms, Coconut oil 600 gms. To be kept refrigerated for not more than 1 week.] | 1 | page=1,block=97 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are some additional symptoms of complications listed? | • Loose motions • Jaundice • Seizures | Additional symptoms of complications • Loose motions • Jaundice • Seizures Inter-current infections: • Pneumonia • Diarrhea • Sepsis • Skin infections • Severe dehydration • Untreated tuberculosis • HIV • Social challenges WHEN TO SUSPECT? COMMON PRESENTATION • Faulty feeding • Not exclusively breastfed for 6 months • Bottle feeding • Delayed/Inadequate complementary feeding • Poor appetite • Not gaining weight • Lethargic • Disinterested in surroundings • Delayed development EXAMINE FOR • Vital signs: PR, RR, CRT • Lethargy/ irritability • Loss of subcutaneous fat • Muscle wasting • Pallor • Signs of Vitamin B, K and A deficiencies • Respiratory distress • Dehydration | 37 | list | 0.820 | Additional symptoms of complications • Loose motions • Jaundice • Seizures Inter-current infections: • Pneumonia • Diarrhea • Sepsis • Skin infections • Severe dehydration • Untreated tuberculosis • HIV • Social challenges WHEN TO SUSPECT? COMMON PRESENTATION • Faulty feeding • Not exclusively breastfed for 6 months • Bottle feeding • Delayed/Inadequate complementary feeding • Poor appetite • Not gaining weight • Lethargic • Disinterested in surroundings • Delayed development EXAMINE FOR • Vital signs: PR, RR, CRT • Lethargy/ irritability • Loss of subcutaneous fat • Muscle wasting • Pallor • | ||||
| What are some conditions to look for in a patient with potential health concerns? | unrecognized congenital abnormality, inborn errors of metabolism, immune deficiency, other major organ dysfunction, and malignancy. | Look for unrecognized congenital abnormality, inborn errors of metabolism, immune deficiency, other major organ dysfunction, and malignancy. *CRITERIA FOR DISCHARGE FROM HOSPITAL TO OUTPATIENT CARE: Clinically well and alert; no or resolving medical complications; no or resolving oedema (if present); satisfactory oral intake has a good appetite (taking at least 75% of target calorie intake of 150- 200 kcal/kg/day & 0-6 months old have weight gain of 3-5 gm/kg/day for three days). | 9 | list | 0.820 | Look for unrecognized congenital abnormality, inborn errors of metabolism, immune deficiency, other major organ dysfunction, and malignancy. *CRITERIA FOR DISCHARGE FROM HOSPITAL TO OUTPATIENT CARE: Clinically well and alert; no or resolving medical complications; no or resolving oedema (if present); satisfactory oral intake has a good appetite (taking at least 75% of target calorie intake of 150- 200 kcal/kg/day & 0-6 months old have weight gain of 3-5 gm/kg/day for three days). | 1 | page=1,block=49 | 0.700 |
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