Children, Adolescents and adults will be able to know their blood pressure thanks to new equipment
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) They are the leading cause of death in the world and Chile is no exception.. In recent years, the growing increase in chronic kidney disease worries health professionals., That is why the Chiloé Health Service transferred more than 26 million pesos to the Quellón Health Corporation for the acquisition of sphygmomanometers that will support clinical teams throughout the province by improving blood pressure screening and measurement in children, adolescents and adult.
Marcela Cárcamo, Director of the Chiloé Health Service highlighted the coordinated effort between the Chiloé Health Service and the Municipality of Quellón, which through the Department of Health enthusiastically joined this initiative that directly benefits the community..
“At the end of last year, this important alliance was created that allowed for the joint purchase of blood pressure equipment for the entire province., reducing the gap in sphygmomanometers, especially for correct measurement in children and adolescents. That is why I want to especially thank the DESAM Quellón Acquisitions Unit that worked hard to achieve the objective that is achieved today with the delivery of this equipment.. Many things that seemed unthinkable are now a reality.. A fairer and more inclusive Chile is beginning to take shape in every corner of our territory thanks to the Government's commitment that is evident with acts like this one.".
Prevention and timely screening for chronic kidney disease and blood pressure control are essential so that PHC teams can intervene in a timely manner.. World Kidney Day seeks to raise awareness about the importance of this organ and this is how it emerged in the 2006 this campaign as a joint initiative of the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations.
Today the municipality of Quellón through its Department of Health and the Chiloé Health Service, They delivered blood pressure measurement equipment as a tangible way to improve the screening of Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease for the entire province..
The purchased equipment, as pointed out by one of the managers of this project, nurse Adriana Guzmán, They are validated by the British Hypertension Society
“Riester brand equipment was purchased, Modelo Big Ben, Accurate and precise, that have cuffs to take blood pressure for children, young and old”.
On the occasion, the pediatrician and nephrologist from the Chilean hypertension society, Dr. Carlos Saieh, with nurse Patricia Morgado, They gave a practical keynote talk to the attendees.
Among the recommendations, the specialist highlighted the importance of leading healthy lifestyles and when there is a hypertensive child, the family plays a fundamental role given that hypertension is a disease that accompanies the person throughout life..
The pediatrician and nephrologist urged those present to eat a healthy diet and exercise: “Junk food, Lack of exercise is the main cause of the increase in hypertensive young people and this occurs mainly due to consuming foods high in sodium and calories, which leads to overweight and obesity.. For this reason, “The initiative carried out by the Health Service when acquiring this equipment is very important”.
The professional was emphatic in pointing out the importance of the treatments: “For those who are hypertensive, It is important not to stop treatments. Many times they start well, they feel well and stop taking medications, They get worse and may suffer a cardiovascular accident., a heart attack or others. That is why it is important to have good control and take medications.”.
Entre los principales riesgos de los hipertensos que no reciben tratamientos está el aumento cavidad del ventrículo izquierdo, se producen miocardiopatías, infartos problemas cardiacos en general y problemas cerebrales. La Hipertensión es una enfermedad muy seria porque puede quedar invalidado de por vida, con secuelas e incluso puede perder la vida.
Por ello es que la Directora del Servicio de Salud Chiloé, Marcela Cárcamo explicó que la idea de esta entrega es hacer la detección precoz de la enfermedad, poder hacer la medición exacta de las presiones de las personas y no sólo de los adultos también niños y adolescentes. Nuestra salud, explained, depende de cómo nos alimentamos, de cómo nos cuidamos y de la actividad física que realicemos.
Por su parte Pedro Pacheco, Jefe del Departamento de salud municipal de Quellón, explico que: “Junto al Servicio de Salud llevamos un convenio de apoyo a la gestión por alrededor de 26 millones de pesos que nos permitió dotar de equipos de toma de presión a todos los establecimientos de atención primaria del Chiloé. Con estos equipos podremos captar muchos pacientes que en estos momentos son hipertensos y que tal vez no lo saben y que ahora podremos tratarlos y compensarlos, dándoles una mejor calidad de vida ya que nuestro objetivo es mantener una población sana”.
En total la Atención Primaria de Salud recibirá 87 equipos Adulto Big Ben, 50 equipos adulto precisa, 119 equipos infantil precisa y 91 equipos adolescente exacta.