Table 2 Frequency of features of severe malaria management in the hospitals of Gezira State, Sudan
Features of severe malaria | Frequency (N = 370) | % |
|---|---|---|
Symptoms | ||
Fever (or history of fever) | 347 | 93.8 |
Repeated vomiting | 217 | 58.6 |
Convulsions | 145 | 39.2 |
Refusal of feeding (in children) | 88 | 36.8 |
Generalized body weakness | 135 | 36.5 |
Yellow eyes (jaundice) | 132 | 35.7 |
Cough | 128 | 34.6 |
Loss of consciousness | 112 | 30.3 |
Rapid/difficult breathing | 106 | 28.6 |
Signs | ||
Pulse rate | 291 | 78.6 |
Respiratory rate | 276 | 74.6 |
Weight (in children) | 169 | 70.7 |
Comment on signs of anaemia | 236 | 63.8 |
Temperature | 233 | 63.0 |
Jaundice | 210 | 56.8 |
Level of consciousness | 168 | 45.4 |
Signs of dehydration | 141 | 38.1 |
Blood pressure | 126 | 34.1 |
Neck stiffness | 101 | 27.3 |
Weakness | 96 | 25.9 |