Thairath Online
March 1, 2022 20:00
Doctors say more children are now infected with coronavirus Bed occupancy rate of 80% is common between the ages of 3-11 years. Most of them are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms. can be treated at home Ask parents to reduce their concerns.
On March 1, 2022, Dr. Somsak Ankasil, Director-General of the Medical Department, revealed that despite the spread of the virus,Covid-19 increasing in number But it’s less severe than in the past. The increase in children’s infection may be mainly because children aged 5-11 have recently been vaccinated. And there are open classes in some schools. Usually, the symptoms of an infected child will have a fever for regarding 5 days, but will require observation for up to 10 days and follow-up for 14 days.
the treatment of children like treatment in adults From talking to many pediatric experts, it was found that germsOmicron strain of covid (Omicron) In most children, there are no symptoms or mild flu-like symptoms. It may be necessary to remind parents to understand to reduce anxiety.
On the other hand, Dr. Adisai Phattatang, Director of the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health (Children’s Hospital) added that Age of children infected with COVID-19 The most common is the age range of 3-11 years. For the severely symptomatic group, it is usually a group with congenital diseases such as brain disease, heart disease, cancer or group 7 chronic diseases.
According to a survey of beds affiliated with the Department of Medical Services, UhosNet, Bangkok, it was found that regarding 500 beds were occupied, more than 80% were occupied. Children’s beds are divided into 3 groups.
- newborn group
- Group where children aged 1-11 years
- Age group over 12 years old
For admission, the patient must undergo a screening to assess the severity of the patient’s symptoms. If the child does not have a high fever No severe congenital disease, children do not absorb, can eat, have caregivers, and have a separate bathroom to prevent the spread of infection. It can be treated in the form of Home Isolation (HI) or at home. with a team of nurses to follow up on symptoms at least once a day. Oxygen measuring instruments, medicines, infectious waste bags, food and toys for children.
In the case of a child with symptoms of change such as a fever of more than 39 degrees Celsius or more within 24 hours, lethargy, not eating, rapid breathing, and the oxygen level at the fingertips is less than 96%, seek immediate medical attention at the nearest hospital.
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