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Webinar: Managing Pediatric Malnutrition

June 8, 2016 By David Hennesse

Recorded June 8, 2016 — Dr. Phil Fischer from Mayo Clinic presents on the “Management of Malnutrition in Children” including the evaluation and treatment of protein energy malnutrition–marasmus and kwashiorkor. 

Quick Links Referenced in the Webinar

  • Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children, 2nd Edition, WHO 2013
  • Management of severe, acute malnutrition in low-income and middle-income countries, 2014
  • Textbook of Global Child Health, 2nd Edition, American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Guidelines for the Inpatient Treatment of Severely Malnourished Children, WHO 2003
  • Guideline: Updates on the Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition in Infants and Children, WHO 2013

Beyond this Presentation

If you enjoyed this session, you might also find these webinars informative:

  • Pneumonia: Caring for Children in Developing Countries – Dr. Fisher’s previous presentation on caring for children with fever and respiratory distress.
  • Nutrition 101 for Field Practitioners presented by Julie Tanaka, Senior International Nutrition Advisor.
  • An Overview of Vitamin A Deficiency and Clinical Disease presented by Dr. Linda Mobula.

View all articles on Nutrition and Pediatrics.

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Filed Under: International Health Forum, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Video Tagged With: kwashiorkor, malnutrition, marasmus

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