Cholera today: bedside evaluation and treatment

Cholera today: bedside evaluation and treatment

Collection:
Tropical Disease Motion Pictures
Contributor(s):
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization. Cholera Research Program.
National Institutes of Health (U.S.)
United States. Agency for International Development.
National Medical Audiovisual Center.
Publication:
Atlanta : National Medical Audiovisual Center, [1971]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Administration, Oral
Body Weight
Cholera -- diagnosis
Solutions
Water-Electrolyte Balance
Abstract:
This program shows and explains a systematic method for evaluating and treating cholera patients in the Pakistan-SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) Cholera Research Laboratory in Dacca, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). When patients enter this facility, they are weighed to judge the amount of fluid needed. They are placed on cholera cots and rapidly evaluated. Patients with cholera are presented to aid in the visualization of the clinical manifestations of this disease. The primary goal of treatment is the prompt restoration of lost fluids and salts. In severely dehydrated patients, intravenous infusion of fluids is initiated. Venipuncture techniques for adults and children are briefly described. The rate of infusion as well as the composition of intravenous solution, namely 5 grams per liter of NaCl, 4 grams of NaHCO3, and 1 gram of KCl is detailed. Criteria for discontinuing intravenous therapy and for administering oral fluids as the sole means of restoring fluids are also included. The composition of the oral solution in grams per liter is NaCl 4.2 grams, NaHCO3 4.0 grams, KCl 1.8 grams, and glucose 20.0 grams. Tetracycline or furazolidone is given to stop the diarrhea. Rectal swabs are taken to confirm the diagnosis and to provide accurate public health reporting.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
015 min.
Color:
Color
Technique:
Live action
NLM Unique ID:
7600648A (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
31671450
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/7600648A