Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
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1. Early Case Detection, be<strong>for</strong>e disabilities and de<strong>for</strong>mities can set in.<br />
2. Proper Counselling : Give the patient proper advice and explanation.<br />
At the time of starting treatment, we must discuss the following with patient.<br />
• The nature of the disease, the type of the disease & duration of<br />
treatment.<br />
Prevention of Primary Disability<br />
• The importance of regular treatment.<br />
• Possible signs and symptoms of reaction and the need to report<br />
immediately in case of nerve pain, loss of sensation, weakness<br />
and tingling in the hand, face and foot.<br />
3. Detect loss of nerve function early.<br />
Check muscle strength and sensation ( VMT & ST ) regularly to detect<br />
complications early.<br />
4. Manage early loss of nerve function appropriately.<br />
If the patient has early nerve function loss ( less than 6 months ), he<br />
should be given a course of steroids.<br />
Early Case<br />
Detection<br />
Educate<br />
the patient<br />
Lepra<br />
Reactions<br />
Patient<br />
Reporting<br />
Regular<br />
visits<br />
Early Nerve<br />
Damage<br />
detection<br />
VMT<br />
ST<br />
Disease<br />
Treatment<br />
Signs & Symptoms<br />
of Reactions<br />
Motivation to report<br />
on occurrence of<br />
nerve pain<br />
Prednisolone<br />
No Disability<br />
Manage<br />
immediately<br />
No<br />
Prednisolone<br />
Disability<br />
1<br />
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