Bibliographic information
GuidelineRecommendations for management of common childhood conditions : evidence for technical update of pocket book recommendations : newborn conditions, dysentery, pneumonia, oxygen use and delivery, common causes of fever, severe acute malnutrition and supportive care
Year of Publication2012
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
New
In some situations and depending on the overall clinical condition, children with the following less-specific signs may also need oxygen: — severe lower chest wall indrawing — respiratory rate of 70/min or above — head nodding
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Very low