On April 10, Dr. Jirarut Chomchoey, a pediatrician specializing in respiratory diseases Pediatrics Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital Posted a message via Facebook Jiraruj Praise stating how the ATK 2 hits next…. for kids
Now let’s talk about defense. It seems to be too late, and I think people should already know. But no matter how hard you try, it can be infected… So let’s talk about what to do next if infected with 2 ATK.
I would like to focus on children. Refer to the guidelines from the Royal College of Pediatrics before ATK 2 points, 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 and province has different service guidelines. (This is normal in Thai style) If 2 lines come up, you will go right.
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 also have it for sale. Press it online. You have to be careful that it doesn’t meet the standards. FDA Medical Devices
– ATK 2 hits, this one speaks like the general public. Does not refer to the definition of epidemic at all for people to understand 2 lines, which is 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°C 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 to be hospitalized or not (mostly if they have such symptoms, they should I’m going to sleep)
The group with mild symptoms, such as fever below 39 degrees, intermittent, sore throat, edible, or without symptoms. can be treated according to symptoms “Stay at home” or go into home isolation (if applicable), take antipyretics, wipe yourself
If there is a continuous fever such as 39 degrees Celsius continuously for more than 1 day or the symptoms get worse, drowsy, unable to eat, very tired
This should come for additional examinations at the hospital to assess whether it is necessary to be treated in the hospital or not. Do I have to take the antiviral drug favipiravir? The answer is “not necessary for everyone”.
In most cases, if the symptoms are mild or asymptomatic, antiretroviral therapy is not necessary. But in those who are at risk of severe symptoms such as….
Are younger than 1 year and have risk factors for severe symptoms, including:
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 need to be treated at the hospital or service center first. for testing and access to antiviral drugs
– What are the symptoms of the disease mostly? >> In cases that are more severe It is also necessary to receive antiviral drugs Favipiravia. What are the symptoms of the disease? in children with mild symptoms No pneumonia, fever, malaise, heavy for the first 2-3 days, if ingested, can support the body, after which the fever is reduced to a sore throat and hoarseness for up to 7 days.
– How many days to stay at home to be safe >> at least 10 days since the date of 2 ATK, that’s it, 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 likely to be very low as well.
– Do I need to repeat ATK test? There is no clear recommendation on this matter, but generally after 7 days, ATK is usually negative (single line). 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, whether it will come or not, how to see it MISC, or inflammation in many systems of the body after infection with COVID-19, has been found to increase, although it is less frequent, but should be monitored, especially after 2-6 weeks of infection. 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 COVID? Age 5 years or older still have to get all of them. By being away from infection for 3 months (since the date of the 2 ATK mark)
This is all “initial advice” when ATK is 2 lines, hope it will be helpful to parents in the situation where many sick children are now.
But it is very important 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
*** Such information may change in the future. if there is new information I hope everyone is safe.