342 UVIC Flashcards
What classifies a Neonate death
When a child dies in the first 28 days of life
What classifies a infant death
When the child dies between 29 days to 1 year
What are the top 3 causes of death for children under the age of 5 world wide?
Neonate death (pre term complications, sepsis, asphyxia)
Diarrheal disease
Acute respiratory infections
What are some infections that cause diarrheal death
Rotavirus, ecoli, campylobacter, shingella
What are some factors that lead to diarrheal disease in children
Poor sanitation, contact with people who have known diarrheal disease, feces in drinking water
What is the best way to prevent death in a child with diarrheal disease?
Oral rehydration therapy
What elements are in ORT
Sugar, salt, water and electrolytes
What two interventions are needed for the best outcome for children with diarrheal disease
Continued feeding and oral rehydration therapy
How many children under 5 suffer from pneumonia annually around the world
150 million
What are the common causes of pneumonia?
Bacteria: pneumococcus, haemophilus influenza type B
What is the best treatments for bacterial pneumonia ?
Antibiotics
How is malaria spread?
Through insect bites
What causes children to fall into a coma with malaria
Cerebral malaria
How do you treat malaria
Anti malaria drugs
What are some ways to prevent malaria?
Insecticide treated bed nets
