National Acute Respiratory Infection Programme

In community health nursing, controling of infections is very important.

1. KIDWAI COLLEGE OF NURSIG Sub: Community Health Nursing Unit: 6 th Topic: National Acute Respiratory Infection Programme Submitted To: Jayanthi Mam, Asst. Professor Kidwai college of nursing, Bangalore. Submitted By: Amrutha P, 4 th year Bsc Nursing, Kidwai College Of Nursing, Bangalore.

2. Index 1)Introduction 2)Definition 3)Factors influencing the incidence of respiratory tract infections. 4)National ARI Programme strategies. 5)Prevention 6) Conclusion 7) References.

3. NATIONAL ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS PROGRAMME Introduction: 1.Infections of the respiratory tract are perhaps the most common human ailment. 2.While they are source of discomfort, disability & loss of time for more adults, they are a substantial cause of morbidity & mortality in young and in the elderly children & the elderly 3.However, young Infants, small children and in the elderly, or in persons with impared respiratory tract reserves, it increases the morbidity & mortality rates. 4.In India, The ARI control programme was taken up as apilot project in 14 district of the country in the Year 1990. Since 1992-93 the programme is implemented as a part of CSSM programme & later with RCH. 5.The aim of in programme is to reduce the mortality rate in children due to acute Respiratory infections 20% by 1995 & 40%. By the year 2000

4. Definition of ARI ARI may cause inflammation of the respiratory tract anywhere from nose to alveoli, with a wide range of combination of symptoms & signs. ARI is classified as: AURI [Acute Upper Respiratory Infection] 2) ALRI [Acute Lower Respiratory Infection]

5. Some of the AURI: Common cold. • Pharyngitis • Otitis media. Some of the ALRI: • Epiglottitis Laryngitis • Bronchitis • Pneumonia.

6. Factors influencing the incidence of respiratory tract infections, • Poor nutritional status • Poor socio-economic status. • Parental smoking • Parasitic infection. • Breastfeeding & Early wearing. • HN incidence. • Immunization.

7. National ARI Programme Strategies To ensure standard Care management of pneumonia in children under 5 years by training medical and other health personal. To train peripheral health staff to Recognise & treat cases of pneumonia. To promote timely referral of sever pneumonia by the peripheral health staff & community.

8. To improve maternal knowledge about home management of cough, cold & recognition of early danger signs for seeking appropriate Core. To promote immunisation , exclusive breast feeding in the first 4-6 months, proper weaning & vitamin A administration.

9. Prevention • Improving the primary medical care Services & developing better methods for early detection, treatment and prevention of ARI is the best way to control ARI • Mortality rate due to pneumonia is Reduced if treated correctly. • Feeding children with adequate amounts of varied & nutritious food to keep their immune system strong.

10. Immunization Measles Vaccine HIB Vaccine [ Haemophilus influenza type B] Pneumococcal Pneumonia vaccine

11. Conclusion • Upper respiratory tract infections are Common health problem in Primary Care Setting • Evidence based approach will improve the proper utilization of resources. • Modification of help seeking behaviour . Consultation skills to improve patients and family satisfaction.

12. References Neelam kumari , A Text Book of Community Health Nursing –II, 3rd Edition, PV Publisher, August 2016, Page no. 726-727. K. Park, Park’s textbook of Preventive & Social medicine, 21st Edition, M/s Banarsidas Bhanot Publisher, 2011, Page no. 156-162. Shavamala D manivannan , , textbook of Community Health nursing II, CBS Publishers, Page no. 22 & 43.