Dr. Jirarut Chomchoey, a pediatrician specializing in respiratory diseases Pediatrics Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital Post to give advice to parents if a child has 2 ATK tests, what should I do?
On April 8, Facebook “Jiraruj Praise” Dr. Jiraruj Chomchoey, a pediatrician specializing in respiratory diseases. Pediatrics Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital Has posted advice if a child is infected with covids, what to do, stating “ATK2, what to do next…. For the kids, now let’s talk about prevention. It seems to be too late, and I think people should already know. But no matter how hard you try, it can get infected…
So, let’s talk better if infected with ATK 2 lines, what to do next, I would like to focus on children. Refer to the guidelines from the Royal College of Pediatrics before ATK 2 marks, study first.
1. Where is our treatment right, what hospital, what kind of hospital, or what health care in other provinces, if in Bangkok it would be a bit difficult. Each area, each province has different service guidelines (this is normal in Thai style).
2. Common drugs needed when sick, such as paracetamol antipyretic Cough relief, phlegm-dissolving, mineral water, anti-vomiting pills, these can be bought at home. If you’re sick, you don’t have to run for medicine.
3. Fingertip oxygen meter… It’s good to have. The price is not very high. Pharmacies are also available for sale. Press it online. You have to be careful. It doesn’t meet the standards. It doesn’t pass the FDA. Medical equipment.
2 hits of ATK, this one speaks like the general public. It does not refer to any epidemic definitions for people to understand. 2 lines are believed to be infected for sure. Many people don’t have confirmation of PCR unless they have to go to the hospital. or other cases, but the conclusion is already infected Here, it’s also about healing. Do I have to go to the hospital? Severe risk groups such as high fever 39 degrees for more than 1 day, lethargy, convulsions, inability to eat, excessive vomiting, shortness of breath, these should be examined to determine whether they are eligible for hospitalization or not. (Most of them, if they have such symptoms, should probably sleep.)
Group with mild symptoms such as intermittent fever below 39 degrees, sore throat, edible or no symptoms. can be treated according to symptoms “Stay at home” or go to Home isolation (if applicable) Take antipyretics and wipe yourself if you have a persistent fever such as 39 degrees for more than 1 day or if the symptoms get worse, drowsy, unable to eat, very tired, this should come. Additional examination at the hospital. to assess whether or not to be treated in the hospital
Do I need to take the antiviral drug favipiravia? The answer is “not necessarily for everyone.” In most cases, if the symptoms are mild or asymptomatic, the antiretroviral drug is not necessary, but. In those who are at risk for severe symptoms such as being less than 1 year old and having risk factors for severe symptoms, they include:
1. Chronic respiratory disease including asthma with moderate or severe symptoms
2. Fat
3. Cardiovascular disease cerebrovascular disease
4. Chronic kidney disease
5. Cancer and low immunity
6. Diabetes
7. Genetic disease group including Down syndrome Children with severe neurological impairment children with developmental delays
These doctors will consider antiviral drugs, which means that they have to go to the hospital for treatment. or service place before for testing and access to antiviral drugs in the case of more severe It is also necessary to receive antiviral drugs like favipiravir. What are the symptoms of the disease? in children with mild symptoms No pneumonia, fever, looking tired, heavy for the first 2-3 days, if edible, can support the body, after that the fever will be reduced to a sore throat and hoarseness for up to 7 days. Keep fighting.
#How many days to stay at home to be safe, at least 10 days from the date of 2 ATK, the chance of spreading the infection is greatly reduced. but also recommend Wear a mask while going out. But I recommend at least 14 days. This is probably very little infection. (In the case that the patient is immune normally) and the chance of spreading the infection is probably very low as well. Do I have to repeat ATK test? There is no clear recommendation on this subject, but generally, after 7 days, ATK is usually negative (single tick). The chance of spreading the infection is very low. This depends, but in general, if you are quarantined for 14 days (in normal immune patients), you don’t need to check anything again.
MISC, or inflammation in many systems of the body after infection with COVID-19, is found to be more common, although not often, but should be monitored, especially after infection. 2-6 weeks After that the chances of finding it will decrease. The main symptoms are high fever, fatigue, rash on the body, red hands and feet, which if in doubt should see a doctor. for diagnosis and treatment
Do I still have to get vaccinated against covids? Age 5 years or older still have to get all of them. By 3 months away from infection (since the date of the 2 ATK mark), all of this is “initial advice” when the ATK 2 mark is hoped to be helpful to parents in a situation where many children are sick now, but where very important is very young child still can’t tell us The more you have to watch closely If the symptoms change, look worse, seep worse, can’t eat, you should get more tests. and receive antiviral drugs according to indications to prevent infection The best before Such information may change in the future. if there is new information I hope everyone is safe.”
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