Pneumonia is the number one killer of children worldwide. It is caused by bacteria, viruses or other pathogens entering the lungs. The most sensitive sign of pediatric pneumonia is tachypnea. Chest x-rays are generally not needed for uncomplicated cases but may help evaluate complications or exclude other illnesses. Treatment involves antibiotics, with hospitalization needed for severe cases. Pneumonia can cause complications like empyema if not properly treated.
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
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Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
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Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
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Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
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- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
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- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
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Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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Pneumonia Pediatric
1. PEDIATRIC PNEUMONIA
Dr. V K Pandey
MBBS, DCH, MD (Ped.)
International Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics)
2. QUIZ QUESTION 1
What illness is the number one killer of
children?
A. Diarrheal Disease
B. HIV/AIDS
C. Malaria
D. Pneumonia
3. QUIZ QUESTION 2
What is the most sensitive and specific sign
of
pneumonia in children?
A. Difficulty breathing
B. Fever
C. Tachypnea (Fast Breathing)
D. Tachycardia (Fast Heart Rate)
4. QUIZ QUESTION 3
If available, a chest x-ray should be done
for
children with possible pneumonia:
A. When a diagnosis is made
B. When a history of tachypnea is
present
C. When antibiotics are started
D. When complications are suspected
5. QUIZ QUESTION 4
Which of the following immunization
effectively reduce pneumonia mortality in
children?
A. Haemophilus influenzae b Vaccine
B. Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
C. Measles Vaccine
D. All of the above
6. WHAT IS PNEUMONIA?
Pneumonia: an acute infection of the
pulmonary parenchyma
The term “Lower Respiratory Tract
Infection” (LRTI) may include pneumonia,
bronchiolitis and/or bronchitis
7. EPIDEMIOLOGY
Pneumonia kills more children under
the age of five than any other illness in
every region of the world.
It is estimated that of the 9 million child
deaths in 2007, 20% (1.8 million) were
due to pneumonia
Approximately 98% of children who die of
pneumonia are in developing countries.
8.
9. BASIC PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Most cases of pneumonia are caused by
the aspiration of infective particles into
the lower respiratory tract.
Organisms that colonize a child’s upper
airway can cause pneumonia.
Pneumonia can be caused by person to
person transmission via airborne
droplets.
10. PNEUMONIA - COMMON PATHOGENS
Age Group Common Pathogens (in Order of Frequency)
Newborn Group B Streptococci
Gram-negative bacilli
Listeria monocytogenes
Herpes Simplex
Cytomegalovirus
Rubella
1-3 months Chlamydia trachomatis
Respiratory Syncytial virus
Other respiratory viruses
3-12 months Respiratory Syncytial virus
Other respiratory viruses
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Chlamydia trachomatis
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
From: Tintinalli JE et al. (2004). Emergency Medicine, A Comprehensive Study Guide, Sixth Edition.
American College of Emergency Physicians. (pp. 784-789). McGraw-Hill. Toronto, ON.
11. PNEUMONIA - COMMON PATHOGENS
Age Group Common Pathogens (in Order of Frequency)
2-5 years Respiratory Viruses
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Chlamydia pneumoniae
5-18 years Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Influenza viruses A and B
Adenoviruses
Other respiratory viruses
From: Tintinalli JE et al. (2004). Emergency Medicine, A Comprehensive Study Guide, Sixth Edition.
American College of Emergency Physicians. (pp. 784-789). McGraw-Hill. Toronto, ON.
12. PNEUMONIA HISTORY FUNDAMENTALS
Age
Presence of cough, difficulty breathing,
shortness of breath, chest pain
Fever
Recent upper respiratory tract infections
Associated symptoms (e.g.. headache,
lethargy, pharyngitis, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash)
Duration of symptoms
13. PNEUMONIA HISTORY
Immunizations status
TB exposure
Ill contacts
Travel history
Past Medical History
Birth History
Medications
14. RECOGNITION OF SIGNS OF
PNEUMONIA
Tachypnea is the most sensitive and
specific sign of pneumonia
15. WHO DEFINITION OF TACHYPNEA
Age Respiratory
Rate
(breaths/min)
Indication of
severe
infection
(breaths/min)
< 2 months > 60 >70
2 to 12 months > 50
12 months to 5
years
> 40 >50
Greater than 5
years
> 20
16. OTHER SIGNS OF PNEUMONIA -
INDRAWING
out---breathing---in
Lower chest wall indrawing: with inspiration,
the lower chest wall moves in
From: Integrated Management of Childhood Illness. Chapter Three: Cough or difficulty breathing. World Health Organization. 2000
”https://apps.who.int/chd/publications/referral_care/chap3/chap31.htm. Accessed February 2, 2012
17. OTHER SIGNS OF PNEUMONIA -
NASAL FLARE
Nasal flaring: with inspiration, the side of the
nostrils flares outwards
From: Integrated Management of Childhood Illness. Chapter Three: Cough or difficulty breathing. World Health Organization. 2000
”https://apps.who.int/chd/publications/referral_care/chap3/chap31.htm. Accessed February 2, 2012
18. DIAGNOSIS IN COMMUNITY SETTING
SIGNS Classify AS Treatment
•Tachypnea
•Lower chest wall
indrawing
•Stridor in a calm child
Severe Pneumonia •Refer urgently to hospital for
injectable antibiotics and oxygen
if needed
•Give first dose of appropriate
antibiotic
•Tachypnea Non-Severe
Pneumonia
•Prescribe appropriate antibiotic
•Advise caregiver of other
supportive measure and when to
return for a follow-up visit
•Normal respiratory rate Other respiratory
illness
•Advise caregiver on other
supportive measures and when to
return if symptoms persist or
worsen
From: Pneumonia The Forgotten Killer of Children. Geneva: World Health Organization (WHO)/United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 2006.
19. INFANTS AT RISK OF PNEUMONIA
Infants less than 3 months old with signs
of pneumonia should be referred
immediately to the nearest health facility
because they are at high risk of severe
illness and death.
Infants who were premature, and those
with congenital heart disease or chronic
lung disease are also at increased risk.
21. RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV)
RSV is the most common cause of LRTIs in
children less than 1.
Infants and young children typically present
with pneumonia or bronchiolitis.
Older children may have upper respiratory tract
infection symptoms.
RSV is associated with apnea in infants.
Wheezing is common.
22. RSV SEASONALITY
Seasonal outbreaks occur throughout the
world.
In the southern hemisphere outbreaks peak in
May, June and July.
In tropical climates outbreaks are often
associated with the rainy season.
24. TUBERCULOSIS
Common symptoms of tuberculosis
include:
Chronic cough that has been present for
more than 3 weeks and is not improving
Fever greater than 38°C for at least two
weeks, not attributable to other common
causes
Weight loss or failure to thrive
25. TUBERCULOSIS
Physical exam findings of children with
pulmonary tuberculosis are similar to those
of a lower respiratory tract infection.
In children less than age five tuberculosis can
progress rapidly from latent infection to active
disease and serve as a sentinel case in the
community.
Consider the diagnosis of tuberculosis,
especially in those children who fail to respond
appropriately to routine treatment for
pneumonia.
26. PNEUMONIA AND HIV INFECTED
CHILDREN
The prevalence of HIV-1 in children admitted with severe
pneumonia (by WHO criteria) in Africa is 55-65%.
The case fatality rate is 20-34%.
This case fatality rate is 3-6 times higher for children
infected with HIV compared to those not infected with
HIV.
Pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci may be
the first indicator of HIV infection, and lead to HIV testing
and diagnosis.
27. ADMISSION CONSIDERATIONS
If caregivers are unable to care for the child, or
to commit to following a treatment plan, the
child should be admitted to a health care
facility.
Any child less than three months of age.
Failure of outpatient treatment (worsening or
no response to treatment after 24 to 72 hours).
Family lives in a remote area.
28. INDICATIONS FOR ADMISSION - IMCI
All Children with Very Severe Pneumonia
need admission
Very Severe Pneumonia includes any of:
Cough or difficult breathing plus at least one of the
following:
Central cyanosis
Inability to breastfeed or drink, or vomiting everything
Convulsions, lethargy or unconsciousness
Severe respiratory distress (e.g. head nodding)
Some or all of the other signs of pneumonia
(tachypnea, grunting, nasal flare, indrawing, changes
29. IN-PATIENT MANAGEMENT
Consideration must be given to the provision of
adequate hydration, oxygenation, nutrition,
antipyretics and pain control.
Monitoring should include:
Respiratory rate
Work of breathing
Temperature
Heart rate
Oxygen saturation (if available)
Findings on auscultation.
30. IN-PATIENT CONSIDERATIONS
Due to the risk of transmission, a child
suspected of having pneumonia should be
cared for in an area that is isolated from others
to who are at risk of becoming infected.
Contact precautions by health care workers
such as hand washing, gloves, gowns and
masks to prevent transmission between
patients are often appropriate.
31. CRITERIA FOR INTENSIVE CARE
If intensive care is available consider the following:
The patient is failing to maintain an oxygen
saturation of > 92% in FiO2 of > 0.6.
The patient is in shock.
There is a rising respiratory rate and rising pulse
rate with clinical evidence of severe respiratory
distress and exhaustion, with or without a raised
arterial carbon dioxide tension (PaCO2).
There is recurrent apnea or slow irregular
breathing.
33. CHEST X-RAY
Confirmation of pneumonia by chest x-
ray is not indicated in children with mild,
uncomplicated lower respiratory tract
infections who will be treated at
outpatients.
34. CHEST X-RAY
A study in South Africa randomized children age
2-59 months who met the WHO case definition
of pneumonia to have a chest x-ray, or not.
There was no clinically identifiable subgroup of
children within the WHO case definition who
were found to benefit from a chest x-ray.
It was concluded that there was no benefit in
routine chest x-ray of ambulatory children with
lower respiratory-tract infection over two months
of age.
35. CHEST X-RAY
Consider if available and:
Infection is severe
Diagnosis is otherwise inconclusive
To exclude other causes of shortness of breath
(e.g.. foreign body, heart failure)
To look for complications of pneumonia
unresponsive to treatment (e.g.. empyema,
pleural effusion)
To exclude pneumonia in an infant less than
three months with fever
38. LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS
Routine blood work is not required in children
with uncomplicated lower respiratory tract
infections who will be treated as outpatients
Tests to consider if available:
FBC, particularly WBC
Electrolytes, particularly Sodium
Consider blood cultures, sputum cultures
HIV and TB testing as appropriate
40. COMPLICATIONS OF PNEUMONIA
Pleural effusion – fluid in the pleural space as
the result of inflammation.
Empyema – bacterial infection in the pleural
space.
Parapneumonic effusions develop in
approximately 40% of patients admitted to
hospital with bacterial pneumonia.
If an effusion is present and the patient is
persistently febrile, the pleural space should be
drained.
41. COMPLICATIONS OF PNEUMONIA
Necrotizing Pneumonia – necrosis or liquefaction
of lung parenchyma.
Lung Abscess – A collection of inflammatory cells
leading to tissue destruction resulting in one or
more cavities in the lungs. A rare complication.
Treatment of both Necrotizing Pneumonia and
Lung Abscess involves long term parenteral
antibiotics for 2-4 weeks, or 2 weeks after the
patient is afebrile, and has clinically improved.
42. COMPLICATIONS OF PNEUMONIA
Pneumatocele – thin walled, air filled
cysts of the lung, often occurs with
empyema.
Pneumatoceles often resolve
spontaneously, but may lead to
pneumothorax.
44. TREATMENT - EPIDEMIOLOGY
Antibiotics serve an essential role in reducing
child deaths from pneumonia.
Limited data suggest that in the early 1990’s
less than one in five children with pneumonia
received antibiotics.
Children in urban areas, and those with well
educated mothers were more likely to receive
antibiotics.
45. TREATMENT – ORAL ANTIBIOTICS
Common medications for treating pneumonia:
Penicillins: Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin-
Clavulanate
Sulfonamides: Co-trimoxazole
Macrolides: Azithromycin, Clarithromycin,
Erythromycin
2nd generation Cephalosporins: Cefaclor
Dose according to child’s weight
46. TREATMENT – IV ANTIBIOTICS
Common medications for treating pneumonia:
Penicillins: Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, Benzyl
Penicillin
2nd generation Cephalosporins: Cefuroxime
3rd generation Cephalosporins: Cefotaxime
Dose according to child’s weight
47. TREATMENT – IMCI GUIDELINES
Antibiotic therapy
Chloramphenicol (25 mg/kg IM or IV every 8 hours)
until the child has improved. Then continue orally 3
x/ day for a total course of 10 days.
If chloramphenicol is not available, give
benzylpenicillin (50 000 units/kg IM or IV every 6
hours) and gentamicin (7.5 mg/kg IM once a day)
for 10 days.
48. TREATMENT – IMCI GUIDELINES
If the child does not improve within 48 hours,
Switch to gentamicin (7.5 mg/kg IM once a
day) and cloxacillin (50 mg/kg IM or IV every 6
hours), for staphylococcal pneumonia.
When the child improves, continue cloxacillin
(or dicloxacillin) orally 4 times a day for a total
course of 3 weeks.
49. INPATIENT ANTIBIOTIC CHOICE
Consider IV 3rd Generation
Cephalosporin in a child less than 1 year
of age, or who is not fully immunized, or
with severe illness.
Consider IV Ampicillin or Penicillin in a
child over 1 year of age in areas that do
not have a high prevalence of penicillin-
resistant Streptococcus Pneumoniae.
50. SUPPORTIVE TREATMENT – IMCI
GUIDELINES
Oxygen therapy
If fever (=>39oC) causing distress, give
paracetamol
If wheeze is present, give a rapid-acting broncho-
dilator
Gentle suction any thick secretions in the throat,
which the child cannot clear.
51. SUPPORTIVE TREATMENT – IMCI
GUIDELINES
Ensure that the child receives daily maintenance fluids for
the child's age - avoid overhydration.
Encourage breastfeeding and oral fluids.
If the child cannot drink, insert a NG tube and give
maintenance fluids in frequent small amounts.
If the child is taking fluids adequately by mouth, do not use a NG
tube as it increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia.
If oxygen is given by nasopharyngeal catheter at the same time
as NG fluids, pass both tubes through the same nostril.
Encourage the child to eat as soon as food can be taken.
53. INTERVENTIONS TO PROTECT AGAINST
PNEUMONIA
It is estimated that hand washing, when
combined with improved water and
sanitation could lead to a 3% reduction in
all child deaths.
Promote exclusive breast feeding for 6
months. Impact 15-23% reduction in
pneumonia incidence. 13% reduction in
all child deaths. Shown to be cost
effective.
54. INTERVENTIONS TO PROTECT AGAINST
PNEUMONIA
Adequate nutrition throughout the
first five years of life, including
adequate micronutrient intake. Impact
6% reduction in all child deaths for
adequate complementary feeding (age 6-
23 months).
Reduce incidence of low birth weight.
55. PUBLIC AWARENESS
Tachypnea and respiratory distress are
considered the most important signs in
the diagnosis of pneumonia.
Only 1 in 5 caregivers know that fast
breathing and respiratory distress are a
reason to seek care immediately.
56. INTERVENTION TO PROTECT AGAINST
PNEUMONIA
Reducing indoor air pollution, by
changing to cleaner gas or liquid fuels or
high-quality, well maintained biomass
stoves, may reduce the incidence of
pneumonia by 22 to 46% in appropriate
settings. This intervention may be cost-
effective in low-income settings.
57. INTERVENTION TO PROTECT AGAINST
PNEUMONIA
Reduce Exposure to Second-Hand
Tobacco Smoke.
Both maternal and paternal smoking
cause lower respiratory tract illnesses
such as pneumonia and bronchitis,
particularly during the first year of life.
58. PREVENTION STRATEGIES
Vaccination against measles, Streptococcus
pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae
type b
Zinc supplementation
Prevention of HIV in Children
Co-trimoxazole prophylaxis for HIV-infected
children
60. KEY POINTS
Pneumonia is an acute infection of the
pulmonary parenchyma
Pneumonia kills more children under the age of
five than any other illness.
A diagnosis of pneumonia should be
considered in all children with tachypnea and
difficulty breathing.
Common first-line antibiotics include amoxicillin
and co-trimoxazole .
References:
Global Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Pneumonia (GAPP). Geneva: World Health Organization (WHO)/United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 2009.
Pneumonia The Forgotten Killer of Children. Geneva: World Health Organization (WHO)/United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 2006.
Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia. Baltimore, MD: International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2011.
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Reference: Tintinalli JE et al. (2004). Emergency Medicine, A Comprehensive Study Guide, Sixth Edition. American College of Emergency Physicians. (pp. 784-789). McGraw-Hill. Toronto, ON.
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Reference: Integrated Management of Childhood Illness. Chapter Three: Cough or difficulty breathing. World Health Organization. 2000”https://apps.who.int/chd/publications/referral_care/chap3/chap31.htm. Accessed February 2, 2012
Reference: Pneumonia The Forgotten Killer of Children. Geneva: World Health Organization (WHO)/United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 2006.
Reference: Up To Date. Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection: Clinical features and diagnosis. [www.utdol.com]. Accessed on December 9, 2011.
Reference: Up To Date. Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection: Clinical features and diagnosis. [www.utdol.com]. Accessed on December 9, 2011.
Reference: Up To Date. Tuberculosis Disease in Children. [www.utdol.com]. Accessed on December 9, 2011.
Reference: Up To Date. Tuberculosis Disease in Children. [www.utdol.com]. Accessed on December 9, 2011.
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References: British Thoracic Society (BTS) of Standards of Care Committee. BTS Guidelines for the Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Childhood. Thorax. 2002;57: i1-i24.
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Notes: IMCI = Integrated Management of Childhood Illness
Reference: British Thoracic Society (BTS) of Standards of Care Committee. BTS Guidelines for the Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Childhood. Thorax. 2002;57: i1-i24.
Reference: British Thoracic Society (BTS) of Standards of Care Committee. BTS Guidelines for the Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Childhood. Thorax. 2002;57: i1-i24.
References:
British Thoracic Society (BTS) of Standards of Care Committee. BTS Guidelines for the Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Childhood. Thorax. 2002;57: i1-i24.
Swingler, GH et al. Randomized controlled trial of clinical outcome after chest radiograph in ambulatory acute lower-respiratory infection in children. Lancet. 1998;351(9100):404-8.
Reference: Swingler, GH et al. Randomized controlled trial of clinical outcome after chest radiograph in ambulatory acute lower-respiratory infection in children. Lancet. 1998;351(9100):404-8.
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Notes: Right Upper Lobe Pneumonia. Chest xray provided by Dr. Roberta Hood
Notes: Right Middle Lobe (RML) Pneumonia. Chest xray provided by Dr. Roberta Hood
Instructions: This is a good x-ray to review anatomy. Discuss that RML pneumonia can obscure right heart boarder. The lateral chest xray is helpful to distinguish upper, middle and lower lobe pneumonias.
Reference: Up To Date. Clinical features and diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia in children. [www.utdol.com] Accessed on December 9, 2011.
Reference: British Thoracic Society (BTS) of Standards of Care Committee. BTS Guidelines for the Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Childhood. Thorax. 2002;57: i1-i24.
References:
British Thoracic Society (BTS) of Standards of Care Committee. BTS Guidelines for the Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Childhood. Thorax. 2002;57: i1-i24.
Up To Date. Inpatient treatment of pneumonia in children. [www.utdol.com] Accessed on December 9, 2011.
Reference: British Thoracic Society (BTS) of Standards of Care Committee. BTS Guidelines for the Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Childhood. Thorax. 2002;57: i1-i24.
Reference: Pneumonia The Forgotten Killer of Children. Geneva: WHO/UNICEF, 2006.
References: British Thoracic Society (BTS) of Standards of Care Committee. BTS Guidelines for the Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Childhood. Thorax. 2002;57: i1-i24.
Pneumonia The Forgotten Killer of Children. Geneva: WHO/UNICEF, 2006.
Reference: British Thoracic Society (BTS) of Standards of Care Committee. BTS Guidelines for the Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Childhood. Thorax. 2002;57: i1-i24.
Notes: IMCI = Integrated Management of Childhood Illness
References: Reference: Integrated Management of Childhood Illness. Chapter Three: Cough or difficulty breathing. World Health Organization. 2000”https://apps.who.int/chd/publications/referral_care/chap3/chap31.htm. Accessed February
Notes: IMCI = Integrated Management of Childhood Illness
References: Reference: Integrated Management of Childhood Illness. Chapter Three: Cough or difficulty breathing. World Health Organization. 2000”https://apps.who.int/chd/publications/referral_care/chap3/chap31.htm. Accessed February
Reference: Up To Date. Inpatient treatment of pneumonia in children. [www.utdol.com] Accessed on December 9, 2011.
Notes: IMCI = Integrated Management of Childhood Illness
References: Reference: Integrated Management of Childhood Illness. Chapter Three: Cough or difficulty breathing. World Health Organization. 2000”https://apps.who.int/chd/publications/referral_care/chap3/chap31.htm. Accessed
Notes: The child should be checked by nurses at least every 3 hours and by a doctor at least twice a day. In the absence of complications, within two days there should be signs of improvement (breathing not so fast, less indrawing of the lower chest wall, less fever, and improved ability to eat and drink).
References: Reference: Integrated Management of Childhood Illness. Chapter Three: Cough or difficulty breathing. World Health Organization. 2000”https://apps.who.int/chd/publications/referral_care/chap3/chap31.htm. Accessed
References:
GAPP. Geneva: WHO/UNICEF, 2009.
Niessen, L et al. Comparative impact assessment of child pneumonia interventions. Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 2009;87:472-480.
Reference: GAPP. Geneva: WHO/UNICEF, 2009.
Reference: Pneumonia The Forgotten Killer of Children. Geneva: WHO/UNICEF, 2006.
References:
GAPP. Geneva: WHO/UNICEF, 2009.
Niessen, L et al. Comparative impact assessment of child pneumonia interventions. Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 2009;87:472-480.
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