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Health promotor (CTC) MSF Medical Guidelines

WebExplains hygiene rules and the functioning of the CTC to patients and attendants: Isolation (no coming and going in and out of the CTC); Hand-washing, shower and laundry; …

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3.8 Health promotion MSF Medical Guidelines

Web3.8.3 Messages. Key messages must specifically focus on cholera and the current outbreak. They must be simple, clear and consistent. People must at least be made familiar with: …

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Dehydration MSF Medical Guidelines

WebDehydration results from excessive loss of water and electrolytes from the body. If prolonged, dehydration can compromise organ perfusion, resulting in shock. It is …

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About MSF Medical Guidelines

WebAbout. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organisation that provides medical assistance to people affected by …

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Essential obstetric and newborn care MSF Medical Guidelines

WebMédecins Sans Frontières. Essential obstetric and newborn care. 2019 Edition. guideline-449-en.pdf. ISBN. 978-2-37585-039-8.

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Appendix 20. Job descriptions – Health promotion at community …

WebRecruits, trains and supervises health promotion teams. Makes or gathers together health promotion tools (messages and materials) and ensures they are used and distributed. …

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Essential obstetric and newborn care

WebPage 5 / 279 Introduction According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 800 women die each day from preventable causes related to pregnancy, delivery and unsafe …

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3.2 Case identification and management MSF Medical Guidelines

WebThey are mainly intended to: 1. Provide oral rehydration therapy: it is estimated that 70% of cholera cases develop mild to moderate diarrhoea and require oral treatment only. Early …

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Prevention of mother-to-child

WebIntroduction. Globally, new paediatric HIV infections decreased from 270 000 (230 000-330 000) in 2009 to 160 000 (110 000-260 000) in 2018, with only an 8% decline in the last 2 …

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4.6 Strategies for water, hygiene and sanitation

Web4.6.1 Improving access to potable water. Absence or failure of a water supply system, the cost of water, distance from a safe water point or waiting time to fill a container, a context …

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manual Clinical guidelines

WebPage 2 / 394 ISBN Médecins Sans Frontières. Clinical guidelines - Diagnosis and treatment manual. March 2024 978-2-37585-253-8

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Severe acute malnutrition MSF Medical Guidelines

WebSevere acute malnutrition (SAM) results from insufficient energy (kilocalories), fat, protein and/or other nutrients (vitamins and minerals, etc.) to cover individual needs. SAM is …

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6.5 Campaign logistics MSF Medical Guidelines

Web6.5.7 Waste management. Organisation of waste treatment/disposal. Sorting waste. The importance of logistics during a campaign is often underestimated. Good coordination …

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7.4 The use of oxytocin during labour MSF Medical Guidelines

Web7.4.2 Risks of using oxytocin during labour. Maternal risk: uterine rupture, especially in a scarred uterus, but in a unscarred uterus as well, particularly if it is overdistended …

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Appendix 15. Preparation and use of chlorine solutions

WebUse 0.05% chlorine solution to disinfect laundry and not a 0.2% solution which discolours it. The disinfection of objects, floors and surfaces requires 15 minutes of contact time. …

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6.1 Breech presentation MSF Medical Guidelines

WebPresentation of the feet or buttocks of the foetus. 6.1.1 The different breech presentations. In a complete breech presentation, the legs are tucked, and the foetus is in a crouching …

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Appendix 16. Basic TB infection control risk assessment tool

WebTuberculosis - 2014 edition (Updated: 07 June 2017) Appendix 16. Basic TB infection control risk assessment tool. 16.1 Instructions. facilities. tool The helps results to give …

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