To present a complete picture of PEM, it is essential to categorize its root causes into immediate, underlying, and basic factors.
Administer high-dose Vitamin A on Day 1 to prevent blindness and boost mucosal immunity. Provide daily supplements of zinc, copper, and folic acid. Note: Delay iron supplementation until the rehabilitation phase, as free iron can fuel bacterial proliferation during acute infection. 7. Start Cautious Feeding
Severe, generalized muscle wasting ("skin and bones" appearance). Complete loss of subcutaneous fat. Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt
Protein–Energy Malnutrition (PEM) Definitions, classification, causes, clinical features, diagnosis, management, prevention, and examples
is a critical global health issue characterized by a severe energy deficit due to the lack of all macronutrients, particularly proteins and carbohydrates. It remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among infants and young children in developing countries. To present a complete picture of PEM, it
This historical yet clinically elegant classification utilizes two parameters: weight-for-age percentage and the presence or absence of edema. Weight-for-Age (% of expected) Without Edema With Edema Underweight Kwashiorkor < 60% Marasmic-Kwashiorkor Gomez Classification
Poverty, food insecurity, and lack of nutritional knowledge. Complete loss of subcutaneous fat
Fixing immediate life threats like low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), low body temperature, and dehydration.
This is often the most requested slide in a PEM PPT.