Department of Pediatric, Siloam Hospital West Bekasi, Indonesia.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(03), 642-647
Received on 27 July 2024; revised on 03 September 2024; accepted on 05 September 2024
Background: Dengue fever, prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, is recognized by WHO as a significant global health threat. Early detection of severe dengue symptoms, especially in resource-limited settings, is critical for patient outcomes. The "5 in 1 Magic Touch - CCRTV" method, which evaluates Color, Capillary Refill Time, Temperature, Pulse Rate, and Pulse Volume, provides a simple yet effective approach to monitor hemodynamics and identify early warning signs of severe dengue.
Case Description: In a case study, a 3-year-old boy was admitted with fever, shortness of breath, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and epigastric pain. On the third day, he entered a critical phase with symptoms of pale extremities, delayed capillary refill time, high fever, and a weak, rapid pulse. Thorax examination revealed severe plasma leakage, pulmonary edema, and right pleural effusion, indicating a pre-shock state. The patient required close clinical monitoring, regular fluid balance management, and frequent blood tests to guide treatment.
Conclusion:The CCRTV assessment method allowed for the early identification of the pre-shock condition, facilitating timely and appropriate intervention. This case highlights the potential of the CCRTV method for improving prognosis in severe dengue cases. The effectiveness of this method warrants further research, particularly in its ability to predict outcomes and improve recovery rates in children with severe dengue.
Dengue fever; Severe Dengue; CCRTV Method; Early Warning Sign;
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Charolina Margaretha Simatupang, Ratna Napitupulu and Ashima Sonita. Utilizing the '5 in 1 Magic Touch' CCRTV method for early detection of severe dengue warning signs in pediatric patients: A case study from a Type C Hospital in Indonesia. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(3), 642-647. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.3.2712