The document titled "Cómo combatir el cólera" (How to Combat Cholera) provides comprehensive guidelines on the clinical presentation and management of cholera, particularly in the context of the 2010 Haiti outbreak.
It emphasizes the importance of rapid rehydration as a lifesaving measure, deta...iling protocols for both oral rehydration solutions (ORS) and intravenous (IV) fluids. The document outlines appropriate antibiotic treatments based on patient categories, underscores the necessity of proper sanitation, and offers strategies for effective outbreak control. Additionally, it provides guidance on recognizing severe dehydration and the need for immediate medical intervention to reduce mortality associated with cholera.
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Lancet 2013; 381: 1405–16
Series: Childhood Pneumonia and Diarrhoea no.1
Adapted from CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2010
Practical guide for doctors, nurses,laboratory technicians, medical auxiliaries,water and sanitation specialists and logisticians
The integrated Global Action Plan for Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (GAPPD)
Accessed 24 November 2017
Organization of health services at the first level of care for comprehensive health care in the framework of the national health emergency by COVID-19
Clinical Presentation and Management for Haiti Cholera Outbreak, 2010
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