DENGUE GUIDE FOR CARING MOMMY!

HOME CARE ADVICE FOR DENGUE PATIENTS

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE?

• Adequate bed rest
• Adequate fluid intake (more than 5 glasses for an average person)
- Milk, fruit juice (caution with diabetes patient) and isotonic electrolyte solution (ORS)
and barley water.
- Plain water alone is not sufficient and may cause electrolyte imbalance. HOI! WATCH UP!
• Take paracetamol (not more than 4 gram per day)
• Tepid sponging
• If possible, use mosquito repellent or rest under a mosquito net even during day
time to prevent mosquito bites
• Look for mosquito breeding places in and around the home and eliminate them

WHAT SHOULD BE AVOIDED?

• Do not take non steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS) e.g. aspirin/mefenamic acid (ponstan) HOI! NI PAIN KILLER!

or steroids. If you are already taking these medications please consult your doctor.
• Antibiotics are not required


THE DANGER SIGNS OF DENGUE INFECTION
(IF ANY OF THESE ARE OBSERVED, PLEASE GO IMMEDIATELY TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL)

Bleeding
for example :
• Red spots or patches on the skin
• Bleeding from nose or gums
• Vomiting blood
• Black coloured stools
• Heavy menstruation / vaginal bleeding
2. Frequent vomiting
3. Severe abdominal pain
4. Drowsiness or irritability
5. Pale, cold or clammy skin
6. Difficulty in breathing


Ref:

Clinical Practice Guidelines on Management of Dengue
Infection in Adults (Revised 2nd Edition) 2010.