Diarrea acuta infettiva (DAI) - Azienda USL di Reggio Emilia
Diarrea acuta infettiva (DAI) - Azienda USL di Reggio Emilia
Diarrea acuta infettiva (DAI) - Azienda USL di Reggio Emilia
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• Check the temperature under the arm and,<br />
if needed, give an antipyretic<br />
• Give the child only liquids for 3-4 hours<br />
and call the pae<strong>di</strong>atrician in the meantime<br />
• Liquids must be given at room temperature<br />
and with a teaspoon every 4-5 minutes.<br />
Begin fee<strong>di</strong>ng the child solid foods<br />
gradually. Start with simple foods such<br />
as rice, pasta, white meat, apples and<br />
bananas, and then serve milk<br />
• Be extremely careful to maintain proper<br />
hygiene during the illness. Whoever takes<br />
care of the child must wash the hands<br />
thoroughly to prevent the infection from<br />
sprea<strong>di</strong>ng to the rest of the family.<br />
What’s important to check during the<br />
illness?<br />
• The number, quantity and consistency of<br />
the stools<br />
• The number and nature of vomiting episodes<br />
• Whether the child is drowsy or, on the<br />
other hand, wants to play<br />
• Whether the child has dark circles around<br />
the eyes or is pale, and whether he or<br />
she urinates sufficiently<br />
• The child must continue to drink small,<br />
frequent sips of fluids such as saline<br />
solution, tea, water or chamomile tea. If<br />
the child refuses to eat after 3-4 hours<br />
on a liquid <strong>di</strong>et, don’t become alarmed.<br />
What’s important is for him or her to keep<br />
drinking!<br />
• Proper hygiene of the genitals and<br />
buttocks is very important. Liquid stools<br />
quickly cause rash that may lead to<br />
lesions