Quick Reference Handbook
International Clearinghouse For Birth Defects Surveillance
About Quick Reference Handbook
The Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) helps identify, diagnose, and describe selected congenital anomalies and infections accurately and easily.
Key facts:
• Developed especially for front-line health care professionals – birth attendants, nurses, midwives, doctors
• Designed for use also in low resource areas with limited diagnostic options
• Includes visual tools and diagnostic checklists for efficiency and ease of use
• Aims to improve clinical care and public health surveillance of children with congenital anomalies
Key facts:
• Developed especially for front-line health care professionals – birth attendants, nurses, midwives, doctors
• Designed for use also in low resource areas with limited diagnostic options
• Includes visual tools and diagnostic checklists for efficiency and ease of use
• Aims to improve clinical care and public health surveillance of children with congenital anomalies
