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Support Genesis Foundation – An NGO for Heart Treatment in India Saving Little Hearts

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Genesis Foundation is a compassionate and dedicated NGO for heart treatment in India , focusing on helping children from underprivileged families who suffer from critical heart disorders. With millions of children born with congenital heart defects every year, the need for accessible treatment is urgent. Genesis Foundation bridges the gap by funding surgeries and interventions that save young lives. As a committed NGO for child heart surgery, we strive to remove the financial barriers that prevent children from getting the care they desperately need. Join us in giving them a future filled with health, happiness, and the joy of growing up.

What are Pediatric Emergencies?

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The care for critically ill children begins with early recognition, and aggressive resuscitation and stabilisation. Critically ill children present particular challenges, as there are many unique features, anatomically and physiologically, that differ significantly to adults. Typically, sick children will present with an inability to drink, respiratory distress and altered consciousness. Although they have a great ability for compensation (e.g. increased heart rate, increased respiratory rate), they can also deteriorate very quickly.  A carefully performed clinical assessment, including observation, medical history and physical examination, will detect serious illness with a high sensitivity (90 percent) Some of the most common Paediatric Emergencies are: 1. Respiratory Distress Respiratory emergencies in childhood are characterised by three cardinal manifestations: dyspnoea, wheezing and stridor. The type of stridor can provide an important clue to the differential diagnosis. An ...