Symptoms of severe Malaria
(1)Shock:if the patients'limbs are cold,systolic blood pressure<50 mm Hg in children who are 1~5 years old or systolic blood pressure<80 mm Hg in children are more than five years old.
(2)Altered:consciousness and/or convulsions.In a comatose patient,convulsions(seizures)may be subtle.i.e.minor movements or unusual repetitive movements.
(3)Severe anaemia:All patients with PCV<12%or HB<4g/d L should be transfused.Use packed red cells in most cases;in shock or severe acidosis,use whole blood.The volume transfused should be 20 mL/kg.
(4)Metabolic acidosis(deep,fast breathing):exclude or treat hypoglycemia,hypovolaemia and gram negative septicaemia.(https://www.daowen.com)
(5)Spontaneous bleeding or coagulopathy:
(6)Acute pulmonary oedema in adults:prevent by avoiding excessive rehydration.
(7)Acute renal failure in adults:detect this by monitoring fluid balance carefully.Identify and correct any dehydration or hypovolaemia.Maintain strict fluid balance.Consider peritoneal dialysis if oliguria persists beyond a few days.
(8)Common infections and other condition that present like severe malaria:Perform urinalysis,lumbar puncture(unless contraindicated),blood culture if possible,and chest X-ray.