Paediatric Conditions

The content of this section reflects the major causes of infant mortality and morbidity in Zimbabwe - prematurity, neonatal sepsis, perinatal asphyxia, acute respiratory infections, diarrhoeal diseases, malnutrition and immunizable diseases. Some of the paediatric conditions may have underlying HIV infection. 

Refer to the relevant chapters in EDLIZ for other paediatric conditions and note that appropriate paediatric doses have been included. 

Note: doses are also given by age and weight wherever possible, and volumes of liquids or injections to be administered are indicated. However, always check the concentration of the preparation, as preparations may change. This should not be a 'short cut' to calculating the proper dose.