Triaged as | Tool | Physicians’ notes |
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A | Requiring emergency treatment: “Take your child to the nearest hospital immediately!” | Emergency treatment (e.g. i.v. fluids, i.v. antibiotics, i.m./i.v. antimalarial drugs) or hospitalization for further investigation |
B | Requiring etiologic treatment: “Take your child to the nearest hospital within 24 h!” | Etiologic treatment (e.g. antibiotics, antimalarial drugs in oral form etc.) or follow-up |
C | Requiring home care: “Treat your child at home and assess disease progression carefully!” | Symptomatic treatment (e.g. nasal drops or paracetamol) or follow-up was not expected to be needed |