Case Management
Job aid To support teams working in cholera treatment centres the GTFCC Case Management Working Group developed a set of posters that can be printed and posted on the wall of treatment centres. There are currently 10 posters covering : assessment of patients, an algorithm to identify the correct treatment for patients, treatment plans for patients with no, some or severe dehydration, treatment of common complications including hypoglycaemia and discharge criteria and . Links to posters can be found below.
Assessing dehydration and determining treatment plan
Assessing the patient’s level of dehydration and admission criteria
Cholera patient treatment flowchart
Treatment of patients with no signs of dehydration (Plan A)
Treatment for patients with no signs of dehydration (Plan A)
Treatment of patients with some signs of dehydration (Plan B)
Treatment for patients with some signs of dehydration (Plan B)
Maintain hydration for patients with some signs of dehydration (Plan B)
Treatment of patients with severe dehydration (Plan C)
Treatment for patients with severe dehydration (Plan C)
Maintain hydration for patients with severe dehydration (Plan C)
Cholera fluids quick reference chart
Treatment of patients with common complications
Treatment of hypoglycaemia in adults and children
Discharge
Discharge assessment