Establishment of a cholera treatment unit under epidemic conditions in a developing country
QS Al-Awqati, M Mekkiya, M Thamer - The Lancet, 1969 - Elsevier
QS Al-Awqati, M Mekkiya, M Thamer
The Lancet, 1969•ElsevierIn 1966, cholera appeared in Iraq. A tuberculosis hospital was reorganised specifically for
the treatment of cholera patients. Each ward was divided into separate sections for
intravenous therapy, oral therapy, and convalescence. It is suggested that, on first
appearance of cholera, a central hospital should be established for use as a training centre
from which teams can be sent to establish satellite units.
the treatment of cholera patients. Each ward was divided into separate sections for
intravenous therapy, oral therapy, and convalescence. It is suggested that, on first
appearance of cholera, a central hospital should be established for use as a training centre
from which teams can be sent to establish satellite units.
Abstract
In 1966, cholera appeared in Iraq. A tuberculosis hospital was reorganised specifically for the treatment of cholera patients. Each ward was divided into separate sections for intravenous therapy, oral therapy, and convalescence. It is suggested that, on first appearance of cholera, a central hospital should be established for use as a training centre from which teams can be sent to establish satellite units.
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