GRADE summary of findings tables

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Annex 1GRADE summary of findings tables

TABLE 1. Question: Should antibiotics (amoxicillin/cefdinir) be used in children with uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition? (PDF, 59K)

TABLE 2. Question: Should high-dose vitamin A supplementation versus low-dose vitamin A supplements be used in children with severe acute malnutrition? (PDF, 48K)

TABLE 3. Question: Should low-osmolarity oral rehydration solution versus standard-osmolarity oral rehydration solution be used in children with severe acute malnutrition and dehydration? (PDF, 46K)

TABLE 4. Question: Should half-strength Darrows/5% dextrose versus Ringer’s lactate be used in children with severe acute malnutrition and shock? (PDF, 61K)

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Guideline: Updates on the Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition in Infants and Children. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2013. Annex 1, GRADE summary of findings tables.