Table 3.
Consultation step | Definition | Source of step |
Child calm before assessment | Calm: not actively crying or moving | WHOa requirements to assess fast breathing |
Correct mode selected | Screening mode | Device manufacturer instructions for use |
Correct age group | Age group recorded by HEWb on Rad-G device matches screening checklist | WHO requirements to assess fast breathing |
Correct probe position | Fully inserted | Device manufacturer instructions for use |
Correct probe direction | Picture on top of finger or toe | Device manufacturer instructions for use |
Child not eating/feeding during assessment | No eating/breastfeeding | WHO requirements to assess fast breathing |
Child calm during assessment | Calm: not actively crying or moving | WHO requirements to assess fast breathing |
Correct classification | According to iCCMc guidelines, based on screening age group and breathing status of the child | WHO requirements to assess fast breathing |
aWHO: World Health Organization.
bHEW: health extension worker.
ciCCM: integrated community case management.