Team Leader: Ms. Rachel Luwaga
This Grand Round session will focus on Caring for a Neonate with Esophaeal Atresia with Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). It will be led by Ms. Rachel Luwaga.
Ms. Rachel Luwaga is a PhD fellow, MNS, DHSM, BNS Lecturer of Mbarara University of science and Technology (Department of Nursing and Paediatrics)
Overview:
Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a congenital abnormality between the oesophagus and the trachea causing food and liquid to enter the lungs. It is diagnosed at birth. 1 in 5000 neonates are reported to have TEF worldwide. Though low numbers are reported, the care needed for these neonates is multifaceted and complex requiring a highly specialized team including pediatric surgeons, gastroenterologist, pediatricians, neonatologist, pediatrics nurses to prevent complications and enhance survival. In a setting where there are limitations in resources as well as few specialists to cater for all needs of such neonates, it’s important for the health care community to understand and optimize care for the survival of these neonates. This presentation explains TEF and describes both the ideal and contextual complex care involved for the survival of neonates with TEF.
We encourage active participation during the Q&A session following the presentations.
