CASE DISCUSSION
ORS Game Changer in Prevention & Mangement of Acute Diarrhea in Children
Presented India by Dr. Bharat ParmarViews
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Case Description
Acute diarrhea (AD) is the most frequent gastroenterological disorder, and the main cause of dehydration in childhood. Diarrhea can be of sudden onset and lasting for less than two weeks (acute) or persistent. As dehydration and negative nutritive balance are the main complications of AD, the...
Case Summary
- ORS is a game-changer in reducing deaths from diarrhea in children. GOBI-FFF, a WHO primary healthcare package, includes growth monitoring, ORS, breastfeeding, immunization, family planning, food supplements, and female education. UNICEF launched a child survival development revolution concentrating on growth monitoring, ORS, immunization, and food supplementation. The British Medical Journal hailed ORS as a crucial 20th-century medical advancement in combating diarrhea.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Bharat Parmar
Professor And Head of Pediatrics at Zydus Medical College, Civil HospitalDr. Bharat Parmar is a distinguished pediatrician and academician with extensive expertise in child healthcare, pediatric education, and clinical pediatrics. He serves as the Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Zydus Medical College and Civil Hospital. Dr. Parmar is known for his contributions to pediatric care, medical teaching, and advancing evidence-based practices in child health and neonatal care.
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