Table 5 Severe malaria cases by indication for IV therapy
IV Indication | No./no. | (%) |
|---|---|---|
Hyperparasitemia | 173/248 | (70) |
Jaundice | 72/248 | (29) |
Impaired consciousness or coma | 68/248 | (27) |
Vomiting | 61/248 | (25) |
Circulatory collapse/shock | 40/248 | (16) |
Hemoglobinuria | 33/248 | (14) |
Acute kidney injury/renal failure | 34/248 | (13) |
Metabolic acidosis/acidemia | 33/248 | (13) |
Respiratory distress | 29/248 | (12) |
Abnormal spontaneous bleeding/DIC | 17/248 | (7) |
Severe anemia | 17/248 | (7) |
Hypoglycemia | 14/248 | (6) |
Respiratory failure/Pulmonary edema/ARDS | 6/248 | (2) |
Multiple convulsions | 4/248 | (2) |
Hyperlactataemia | 4/248 | (2) |
Prostration | 3/248 | (1) |
Other | 41/248 | (17) |