The continuation of the hospital partnership between KJF Klinik Sankt Elisabeth and the Irene Salimi Children Hospital in Kabul aims to strengthen paediatric intensive care structures for the treatment of children with oesophageal atresia in Afghanistan. That is why training is to be provided and standard procedures established to improve the medical care of critically ill children.
Background:
Oesophageal atresia is one of the most common congenital malformations in newborns, with the primary concern being an interrupted oesophagus. The number of newborns affected by this is particularly high in Afghanistan, as prenatal care for pregnant women is virtually non-existent and congenital malformations remain undetected. However, prenatal stabilisation is essential in guaranteeing the survival of newborns.
Activities:
-\tProviding training in ventilation strategies in infant and paediatric intensive care therapy
-\tPreparing a standard procedure for the care of children with oesophageal atresia
-\tProviding refresher training and recording the initial clinical processes
Impact:
Daily use of the technical equipment and the broadening of expertise will provide sustainable support for the hospital’s working procedures, beyond the ward concerned. It is not only children with congenital malformations who benefit from the acquired skills – other patients suffering from life-threatening illnesses can too.