Medical camp at Shri Krishna Hostel, Uttarahalli
REPORT: Medical camp at Shri Krishna Hostel, Uttarahalli
Date: 3rd October, 2010
Time: 10:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M
Venue: Shri Krishna Hostel, Subramanya Post, Uttarahalli
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Camp components and team involved:
Dental Check-up
Dr.Sachin Sinha and Er.Amol Sinha from Narain Oral and Dental Care; Dr.Ujwala Jayaram
General Medical Check-up
Dr.Pritha Chitagi and Dr.Rachita Ramamurthy
Haemoglobin testing
Vyjayanthi, Mrs.Sumathi
Volunteers present (7):
Siddharth, Sindhu Prasanna, Sindhu N, Ankita, Vyjayanthi, Harsha, Anand
Number of children screened: 47 (age group: 2 to 17 years)
FINDINGS
Dental check-up:
The summary of findings, as provided by Dr.Sachin Sinha, is presented below:
Number of children screened : 47
Number of children that presented with No dental problems : 9
Number of children requiring treatment : 38
Dental Caries – 28 cases
Mobile /Retained tooth – 7 cases
Root Stump – 3 cases
Orthodontics Problem – 4 cases
It was noted that 32 children displayed poor oral hygiene. In addition to conducting the screening, Dr.Ujwala delivered a talk on Oral Hygiene, and the team from Narain Oral and Dental care distributed free toothpastes, brushes and Dettol to some children, to encourage them to maintain proper hygiene.
General Medical check-up:
Number of children screened : 47
Number of children requiring follow-up : 19
Paediatric referrals -7
Resolving scabies, on medication; regular follow-up – 6
Breathlessness, decreased breath sounds on examination – 1
Dermatology referrals – 4
Scabies with Skin ulcers – 3
Eczema – 1
E.N.T referrals – 1
Discharge from ear – 1
Ophthalmology referrals – 5
Blurred vision and/or frequent headaches – 5
Referrals for other specialties – 3
Cardiac – 1 (CVS- Pan-systolic murmur with Thrill)
Neurology – 1 (Epilepsy)
Orthopaedic – 1 (X-ray of right ankle required- history of fracture; pain/swelling persists)
Medication prescribed/given
De-worming tablets (Albendazole) were provided, to be given to all children (their caretaker was instructed accordingly by the Doctors).
Requisite tablets were given to 6 children:
Cold/cough – 5
External wound – 1 (Paracetamol + Antibiotic)
Hb testing findings :
Number of children screened : 47
Number of children indicated anaemic : Â 43 (91.5 %)
| Hb level | Number of boys | Number of girls | Interpretation | Treatment required |
| 12.5g and above | 4 | 0 | Normal | None |
| 10.8g to 12.5g | 11 | 8 | Borderline Anaemia | Iron tablets to be given* |
| 9.4g to 10.8g | 13 | 9 | Moderate Anaemia | Iron tablets to be given* |
| Below 9.4g | 2 | 0 | Severe Anaemia | Iron tablets to be given* |
*Dosage varies, depending upon the degree of Iron deficiency/Anaemia