The burden of diarrhea in children under 15 years old admitted to Pediatric Infectious Disease Ward, Mahosot Hospital, Lao PDR
- Author:
Youthaya Rasafong
1
;
Phoutmany Vongxay
2
;
Khonesavanh Luangxay
3
Author Information
1. Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
2. Pediatric Ward, Setthathirath Hospital, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
3. Pediatric ward, Mahosot Hospital, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diarrhea, children, management, Lao PDR.
- From:
Lao Medical Journal
2020;11(11):08-14
- CountryLao People's Democratic Republic
- Language:Lao
-
Abstract:
Introduction:Diarrhea is the most common disease of children particularly in those under 5 years old. In Lao PDR, diarrhea is responsible for 12% of all childhood deaths and the disease is increasing. Therefore, there is a need to study optimal disease management in Lao patients
Methodology:A retrospective study was carried out by reviewing medical records of patients admitted at the Pediatric Infectious Ward, Mahosot Hospital, Vientiane Capital from 01/01/2017 to 31/06/2018. We included those diagnosed with acute diarrhea aged 15 years old or younger.
Finding:Three hundred and seventy children with diarrhea were included in the analyses, with a higher proportion of males than females [230 (62.2%), 140 (37.6%)] with a ratio of 1.6:1. Mean (SD) age of the patients was 2.1±2.33 years old. The most common age group was those < 2 years old with 247 cases (66.8%), followed by the age group of 2-5 years old [92 cases (24.9%)], 5-10 years old [25 cases (6.8%)] and 10-15 years old [6 cases (1.6%)]. The management in patients without clinically-evident dehydration was ORS in 161 (98.7%), IV fluid in 115 (71.5%) and antibotics in 12 (7.4%). For patients with moderate dehydration, the management consisted of giving ORS in 370 (100%), IV fluid in 198 (96%) and antibotics in one (0.5%). One patient with severe dehydration was given ORS and IV fluid.
Conclusion:High proportion of diarrhea found in children under 5 years old. Management in patients without clinical dehydration were rehydration with ORS and IV fluid because patients refused to drink ORS.
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