Prevention of disease.
Promotion of physical, mental and social well-being of children so that each child may achieve the full genetic potential with which he/she is born.
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Tertiary Prevention
3. Hence linked mother and child as
one unit and turned themselves into
preventive and social medicine.
Result in PREVENTIVE
PEADIATRICS
4. AIMS
Prevention of disease.
Promotion of physical, mental and
social well-being of children so that
each child may achieve the full
genetic potential with which he/she
is born.
12. GOALS OF PRIMARY PREVENTION
Promote normal growth and development.
Develop parent-child relationship
Prevent occurrence of health problems.
Develops strength and resources.
13. GOALS OF SECONDARY PREVENTION
Promote accurate diagnosis of existing health
problems.
Facilitate treatment of existing health
problems.
Eliminate existing health problems.
14. GOALS OF TERTIARY PREVENTION
Restore functions and prevent recurrence of
problem.
Prevent complications of existing conditions.
Promote adjustment to chronic conditions.
16. Preventive care during fetal life:
To ensure “the birth of mature, live and
healthy baby.”
Not only to promote health of mother and prevent
complications but also to prevent LBW,fetal distress,
neonatal asphyxia in fetus.
17. Care of fetus is called “Atenatal Paediatrics”.
New techniques helps in identifying fetal
abnormality.
Any abnormality can be prevented by adequate
antenatal care, good maternal nutrirional,Iron
and folic acid supplementation to mother.
18. Preventive care of Neonate
Immediate care of newborn includes
Establishment of clear airway
APGAR scoring (8-10)
Appearance
Pulse
Grimace(Reflex stimulation)
Activity
Respiration
19. Care of cord and protection from haemorrhage.
Care of eye
Care of skin
Prevent hypothermia by providing warmth
21. Preventive care of Infant,Toddler,Pre-schooler
The group considers as “Under Five” Children.
Breast feeding
Complimentary feeding
Giving nutritional supplements
Monitoring Growth and Development.
Immunization
22. Safety and security of children.
Early detection and treatment of minor ailments.
Health supervision of children
Health education to parents
23. Feeding of child.
Weaning
Giving nutritional supplements
Monitoring of growth and development
Immunization
Safety and security of children
Early detection and treatment of minor aliments
24. Health education
Protection of children from injury
Development of healthy habits
Maintenance of personal hygiene
Importance of rest and sleep
Need of education,play,recreation