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International Health Elective: National Pediatric Hospital Phnom Penh, Cambodia By Rany Gilpatrick 3/23/15
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To evaluate the extent of malnutrition in a pediatric setting at NPH To identify the current assessment for malnutrition in a pediatric hospital To identify the effects of chronic malnutrition and possible preventative measures and treatment for malnutrition in the community A. Learning Objectives
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Week 1: Infectious Disease Unit
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Week 2: HIV/AIDS Unit
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Week 3: Respiratory Unit
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Week 4: Surgical Department
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Weight-for-age percentiles graphs
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Weight-for-age z-scores
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Weight-for-height z-scores
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Malnutrition Moderate: Weight-for-age z-scores between -2 and -3 Severe: Weight-for-height z-scores less than -3 Height-for-age z-scores less than -3 Signs of edematous malnutrition Assessments for malnutrition
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Effects Poor weight gain (underweight) Poor height gain (stunted) Chronic illnesses Micronutrient deficiencies: zinc, iron, vit A Chronic Malnutrition
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14 yo girl in the HIV/AIDS clinic Diagnosed since soon after birth Mom had HIV during pregnancy. Dad’s status unknown Failed first line treatment Currently on second line therapy B. Clinical Experience
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The great Angkor Wat Cultural Experience
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Bas-relief galleries
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Apsara: female dancer
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Buddha statues
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Other temples in the Angkor historical park
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FIN
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