When can a severely malnourished child be safely discharged from the hospital ?
Criteria for discharge in PEM

The appetite should have retured and oral intake is adequate.
Gain in body weight with loss edema.
All infections, mineral and vitamin deficiencies should have been treated.
Mother should have been educated regarding domiciliary care.
The child attains his height for age
The child reaches his ideal weight for height
The child loses edema and starts gaining weight
The child attains weight for his age