Before implementing a standardized bundle (including ETAT, dengue protocol, and SAM management), the ward recorded a 6.2% mortality rate for children under five with severe dengue. After a 6-month quality improvement project using bedside laminated protocols and daily adherence audits, mortality dropped to 2.9%. The medical team credited the clear, offline PDF-based algorithm for early recognition of dengue warning signs (abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, mucosal bleeding).
May 2026 Suggested citation: Cambodia Pediatric Clinical Guidelines Working Group. (2026). Compendium of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pediatric Care in Cambodia . Phnom Penh: MoH/AHC/WHO. clinical practice guidelines for pediatric cambodia pdf
Healthcare providers in Cambodia—especially in rural operational districts—often face intermittent internet connectivity. Having on a tablet, smartphone, or printed binder is critical. Phnom Penh: MoH/AHC/WHO
Pair experienced pediatricians (from referral hospitals) with health center nurses. Use the PDF guidelines as the reference standard during bedside teaching. or printed binder is critical.
Specific guidelines exist for managing high-burden or complex pediatric conditions:
These primary documents establish the standards for pediatric care across the country: