ABSTRACT

Aim: To examine the outcomes of WHO recommended F100 therapeutic feed in children presented with severe acute malnutrition.

Study Design: Retrospective/Observational

Place and duration: Department of Pediatrics Capital Hospital, Islamabad during from 1-01-2017 to 31-12-2018

Methods: One hundred and thirty two male/female children with ages up to 5 years presented with severe acute malnutrition were enrolled in this study. Detailed demographics including, age, sex, residence, socioeconomic status and clinical presentation were recorded after taking written consent from parents/attendants. F75-F100 formula (WHO recommended) as therapeutic feed were given to all the patients. Outcomes such as weight gain, complete recovery and mortality were examined.

Results: Majority of patients 88(66.67%) were males. 65(49.24%) patients were ages less than 1 years, 48 (36.36%) patients were ages 1 to 2 years. 75(56.82%) patients belongs to rural areas. 42(31.82%) patients had low-socioeconomic status, 68(51.52%) patients had middle socio-economic status. Mean weight at admission was 4.62±1.45 kg and after 1 week it was 6.02±1.17kg, a significant improvement was observed with p-value <0.001. 8(6.06%) were died during hospitalization, 120(90.91%) patients were fully recovered and discharge and 4 (3.03%) patients were LAMA.

Conclusion It is concluded that F100 formula (WHO recommended) as therapeutic feed is very effective for the treatment of severe acute malnutrition with majority of children got recovered and discharged.