Danger signs
 

🚨 Danger Signs 

General Appearance

• Lethargy, excessive sleepiness, or unresponsiveness

• Sudden or persistent confusion

• Inconsolable crying or extreme irritability

• Limp, floppy, or very weak

Breathing

• Rapid breathing or very slow breathing

• Difficulty breathing (e.g., chest indrawing, grunting, nostril flaring)

• Blue or grey lips, tongue, or nails

• Pauses in breathing or gasping

Circulation

• Cold hands and feet with mottled skin

• Pale or bluish skin tone

• Fast heart rate or no detectable pulse

• Severe dehydration signs (no urine in 8+ hours, dry mouth, sunken eyes)

Fever & Infection

• Fever > 38°C in a baby younger than 3 months

• Seizure or convulsion during or after a fever

• Rash that does not fade when pressed

• Signs of a stiff neck, sensitivity to light, or a bulging fontanelle in infants

Vomiting & Diarrhoea

• Persistent vomiting (especially green or bloody vomit)

• Severe diarrhoea with signs of dehydration

• Vomiting after a head injury

Feeding & Urination

• Refusal to feed or drink for several hours

• No wet nappies/urine for over 8–12 hours

• Persistent projectile vomiting in infants

Seizures or Fits

• Any new seizure, especially if prolonged or not stopping

• Repeated seizures in a short period

Injuries or Accidents

• Suspected broken bones, head injuries, or loss of consciousness

• Severe bleeding or burns

• Poison ingestion or suspected overdose