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Initial management of paediatric medical emergencies
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Initial management of paediatric medical emergencies in Chattanooga, TN
Current price: $52.00

Barnes and Noble
Initial management of paediatric medical emergencies in Chattanooga, TN
Current price: $52.00
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This study, conducted in the paediatric emergency department of the N'Djamena University Hospital, aimed to improve the management of emergencies in children. It was a prospective, descriptive study that included 579 children aged between 1 month and 18 years over a six-month period. Children under 5 years of age accounted for 81.4% of cases, with a predominance of males (sex ratio of 1.14). Fever was the main reason for consultation (60.9%). The most frequently performed tests were complete blood count (100%) and thick smear/rapid diagnostic test for malaria (92.5%). Severe malaria was the leading cause of admission (42.7%), followed by respiratory infections (20.4%). The case fatality rate was high, reaching 23.3%. These results highlight the importance of strengthening preventive measures and continuously improving the management of paediatric emergencies.
This study, conducted in the paediatric emergency department of the N'Djamena University Hospital, aimed to improve the management of emergencies in children. It was a prospective, descriptive study that included 579 children aged between 1 month and 18 years over a six-month period. Children under 5 years of age accounted for 81.4% of cases, with a predominance of males (sex ratio of 1.14). Fever was the main reason for consultation (60.9%). The most frequently performed tests were complete blood count (100%) and thick smear/rapid diagnostic test for malaria (92.5%). Severe malaria was the leading cause of admission (42.7%), followed by respiratory infections (20.4%). The case fatality rate was high, reaching 23.3%. These results highlight the importance of strengthening preventive measures and continuously improving the management of paediatric emergencies.

















