Diarrea acuta infettiva (DAI) - Azienda USL di Reggio Emilia

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