Triage and Common Paed Emergencies

Prof. Opoka Robert

The document defines triage and outlines a systematic approach to assessing sick children, distinguishing emergency, priority, and non‑urgent signs. It provides clinical guidelines for resuscitation and detailed management strategies for common emergencies such as poisoning, severe anemia, and severe malaria. Practical dosing recommendations for medications and fluid therapy are included, along with specific considerations for children with severe acute malnutrition. The material is structured as a tutorial led by Prof. Opoka Robert and is intended for medical trainees and clinicians working in pediatric emergency settings.