Vol. 10 No. 07 (2020): Innovative Journal of Medical and Health Science
IMPACT OF SMART PHONE USAGE ON SLEEP, MELATONIN AND ITS CORRELATION WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRRESSION IN FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS
Vinita H. Belsare*, Sarika C. Munghate, Arun Tadas, Hrishikesh Belsare, Sanjay AgrawalOnline First: Jul 3, 2020
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IMPACT OF SMART PHONE USAGE ON SLEEP, MELATONIN AND ITS CORRELATION WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRRESSION IN FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS
Significant increase in the smart phone use had been associated with various effect on the health. Various theories have proposed for sleep, circadian rhythm disturbances and studies have shown effect on melatonin levels and mental health. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of smart phone on sleep time, sleep duration and serum melatonin levels. To determine academic and non-academic usage and its correlation with academic performance. Effect of smart phone usage on the mental health i.e. anxiety and depression in young adult first year medical students. Sample size was 100 , 3 were absent. A brief questionaries’ was asked to all the study group regarding usage of mobile phone and sleep hours in night. 9 A.M Morning fasting blood samples were taken and serum melatonin was estimated by ELISA kit. Hamilton’s anxiety scale and Hamilton’s depression scale was applied to the study group. Study had shown the smart phone usage was having an impact on sleep. Study have shown late bedtime, long sleep duration in the students with high user group. This may be result of sleep displacement and circadian rhythm disturbances. Low levels of melatonin in high users as compared to low users, which may be due to exposure EMF leading to circadian rhythm disturbance. The academic and the non- academic usage was significantly high in high users, but with no significant difference in the academic performance. High academic usage of smart phone may lead to better academic performance despite of late bedtime. Non-academic usage of smart phone may cause emotional arousal leading to anxiety. Anxiety and depression score was high in high users group, but the difference was not statistically significant. But it is not clearly understood whether the smart usage is responsible for anxiety and depression or anxiety and depression causes high smart phone usage. Smartphones affect the academic lives of the undergraduate medical students. This study can conclude with the fact that using smartphones made an impact on students both positively and negatively.
KEYWORDS: - Smart phone, sleep, Melatonin, Anxiety, Depression
IMPACT OF SMART PHONE USAGE ON SLEEP, MELATONIN AND ITS CORRELATION WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRRESSION IN FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS
Significant increase in the smart phone use had been associated with various effect on the health. Various theories have proposed for sleep, circadian rhythm disturbances and studies have shown effect on melatonin levels and mental health. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of smart phone on sleep time, sleep duration and serum melatonin levels. To determine academic and non-academic usage and its correlation with academic performance. Effect of smart phone usage on the mental health i.e. anxiety and depression in young adult first year medical students. Sample size was 100 , 3 were absent. A brief questionaries’ was asked to all the study group regarding usage of mobile phone and sleep hours in night. 9 A.M Morning fasting blood samples were taken and serum melatonin was estimated by ELISA kit. Hamilton’s anxiety scale and Hamilton’s depression scale was applied to the study group. Study had shown the smart phone usage was having an impact on sleep. Study have shown late bedtime, long sleep duration in the students with high user group. This may be result of sleep displacement and circadian rhythm disturbances. Low levels of melatonin in high users as compared to low users, which may be due to exposure EMF leading to circadian rhythm disturbance. The academic and the non- academic usage was significantly high in high users, but with no significant difference in the academic performance. High academic usage of smart phone may lead to better academic performance despite of late bedtime. Non-academic usage of smart phone may cause emotional arousal leading to anxiety. Anxiety and depression score was high in high users group, but the difference was not statistically significant. But it is not clearly understood whether the smart usage is responsible for anxiety and depression or anxiety and depression causes high smart phone usage. Smartphones affect the academic lives of the undergraduate medical students. This study can conclude with the fact that using smartphones made an impact on students both positively and negatively.
KEYWORDS: - Smart phone, sleep, Melatonin, Anxiety, Depression
IMPACT OF SMART PHONE USAGE ON SLEEP, MELATONIN AND ITS CORRELATION WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRRESSION IN FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS
Significant increase in the smart phone use had been associated with various effect on the health. Various theories have proposed for sleep, circadian rhythm disturbances and studies have shown effect on melatonin levels and mental health. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of smart phone on sleep time, sleep duration and serum melatonin levels. To determine academic and non-academic usage and its correlation with academic performance. Effect of smart phone usage on the mental health i.e. anxiety and depression in young adult first year medical students. Sample size was 100 , 3 were absent. A brief questionaries’ was asked to all the study group regarding usage of mobile phone and sleep hours in night. 9 A.M Morning fasting blood samples were taken and serum melatonin was estimated by ELISA kit. Hamilton’s anxiety scale and Hamilton’s depression scale was applied to the study group. Study had shown the smart phone usage was having an impact on sleep. Study have shown late bedtime, long sleep duration in the students with high user group. This may be result of sleep displacement and circadian rhythm disturbances. Low levels of melatonin in high users as compared to low users, which may be due to exposure EMF leading to circadian rhythm disturbance. The academic and the non- academic usage was significantly high in high users, but with no significant difference in the academic performance. High academic usage of smart phone may lead to better academic performance despite of late bedtime. Non-academic usage of smart phone may cause emotional arousal leading to anxiety. Anxiety and depression score was high in high users group, but the difference was not statistically significant. But it is not clearly understood whether the smart usage is responsible for anxiety and depression or anxiety and depression causes high smart phone usage. Smartphones affect the academic lives of the undergraduate medical students. This study can conclude with the fact that using smartphones made an impact on students both positively and negatively.
KEYWORDS: - Smart phone, sleep, Melatonin, Anxiety, Depression
A Comparative Study on Effect of Yoga Among Prediabetics on Progression of Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Neha SabooOnline First: Jul 7, 2020
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A Comparative Study on Effect of Yoga Among Prediabetics on Progression of Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic illness that requires continuing medical and healthcare and self education and life style modifications. Moreover, the disease manifestations start in the early stages of diabetes and before it gets established as a full blown condition in the pre-stage called prediabetes. Lifestyle interventions such as engagement in muscle-strengthening and conditioning activities (resistance exercise, yoga, stretching, toning) is associated with a lower risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, Yoga constitutes asanas, regulated breathing (pranayama), and awareness of yoga sutras (principles) that govern the mind and preventing progression of prediabetes to type 2 diabetes. This comparative study highlights importance of six month yoga intervention in two groups of prediabetic subjects ,one group which perform yoga asans at home by the help of cd and video recording and other group which perform yoga asans at yoga centers in presence of yoga instructors, and use its as a tool for primary prevention of diabetes.
Methodology: This was a comparative Interventional study conducted at RUHS college of Medical Sciences and Associated Hospital in Jaipur city. The design of study was Prospective Intervention Comparative Study. A total of 202 prediabetic subjects of age group 30 to 50 years were recruited from Jaipuria Hospital. These were divided into two groups Cd and video recording group (Group A, n=101) were divided in control 51 and study group 51 which perform yoga asans by the help of cd and video recording at their home and other( Group B , n=101) divided in control 51 and study group 51 engaged in yoga session at the yoga centers . Protocol of yoga asans were same in both groups.
Results: Yoga intervention resulted in a significant decline in blood glucose ( p< .001) in cd and video recording group and yoga center group, Glycated hemoglobin ( p <.01) in cd and video recording group, lipid profile Cholesterol (p<.01) in cd and video recording group and (p<.001) in yoga center group ,Triglyceride( p<.01) in cd and video recording group and ( p<.001) in yoga center group but HDL ( p value =.2) in cd and video recordin group and ( p value =.86) in yoga center group but statistically non significant relative to the control group.
Conclusion: Six month yoga intervention to be helpful in control of blood glucose and lipid profile in cd and video recording and yoga center groups of prediabetes subjects.
Yoga can be used as effective therapy in improving glycemic parameters i.e blood glucose and glycated haemoglobin and lipid profile. Comparative result showed that yoga beneficial in both the group but it would be better in yoga centers in terms of guidance by yoga instructor ,regularity at particular place and time , motivation from community .
Key words: Prediabetes, yoga, cardiovascular risk
Research on Vietnam Strength of Competitive Sports in Southeast Asia Games
Nguyen Manh HungOnline First: Jul 7, 2020
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Research on Vietnam Strength of Competitive Sports in Southeast Asia Games
The results of the study are statistics and comparisons of Vietnam's sports
performance to countries in Southeast Asia and the World, from 1989 to 2017.
By methods, synthesizing documents, Statistical maths, expert interviews, The
author has demonstrated and compared the results of the achievements of
sports in Vietnam over the years of statistical significance, the results of the
research are highly scientific and appropriate practices.
Keywords: Vietnam Strength; SEA Games; Sports training, High performance
sports
PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON DENTAL STUDENTS
Vineet Golchha*, Rahul Paul , Pooja Sharma,Deepti Yadav, Ish Sharma, Mudita Gupta, Vandana GuliaOnline First: Jul 8, 2020
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PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON DENTAL STUDENTS
Background : The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which has spread rampantly to every country of the world. Dentists and dental students being amongst the professions with higher risks are under tremendous stress. Stress has been linked to serious side effects such as emotional exhaustion, anxiety, or depression. Therefore, our aim was to measure the levels of depression, anxiety and stress in dental students using the DASS-21 and to compare it with the sense of insecurity towards profession future due to Covid 19.
Methodology: The data was collected through well-structured Google form from 1384 dental students studying in Delhi NCR. The entire form had two components. The first part of the form collected the demographic information of the students whereas the second part of questionnaire consisted of psychological evaluation using well established scale DASS 21.
Result : The study showed 4% of the students with severe levels of depression,6% indicated severe level of anxiety, and 4% had severe stress. 87.2% of the students were insecure for their professional future due to spread of Covid19 and a significant correlation was found between future professional insecurity and depression, anxiety and stress
Conclusion : High levels of depression, anxiety and stress was seen in undergraduate dental students which wass worsened by the current pandemic .There is a need to evolve with the current COVID 19 pandemic , impart confidence among them and find ways to decrease the levels of stress among these future dentists.
Keywords: COVID19, Stress, dental students , DASS 21.
PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON DENTAL STUDENTS
Background : The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which has spread rampantly to every country of the world. Dentists and dental students being amongst the professions with higher risks are under tremendous stress. Stress has been linked to serious side effects such as emotional exhaustion, anxiety, or depression. Therefore, our aim was to measure the levels of depression, anxiety and stress in dental students using the DASS-21 and to compare it with the sense of insecurity towards profession future due to Covid 19.
Methodology: The data was collected through well-structured Google form from 1384 dental students studying in Delhi NCR. The entire form had two components. The first part of the form collected the demographic information of the students whereas the second part of questionnaire consisted of psychological evaluation using well established scale DASS 21.
Result : The study showed 4% of the students with severe levels of depression,6% indicated severe level of anxiety, and 4% had severe stress. 87.2% of the students were insecure for their professional future due to spread of Covid19 and a significant correlation was found between future professional insecurity and depression, anxiety and stress
Conclusion : High levels of depression, anxiety and stress was seen in undergraduate dental students which wass worsened by the current pandemic .There is a need to evolve with the current COVID 19 pandemic , impart confidence among them and find ways to decrease the levels of stress among these future dentists.
Keywords: COVID19, Stress, dental students , DASS 21.
PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON DENTAL STUDENTS
Background : The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which has spread rampantly to every country of the world. Dentists and dental students being amongst the professions with higher risks are under tremendous stress. Stress has been linked to serious side effects such as emotional exhaustion, anxiety, or depression. Therefore, our aim was to measure the levels of depression, anxiety and stress in dental students using the DASS-21 and to compare it with the sense of insecurity towards profession future due to Covid 19.
Methodology: The data was collected through well-structured Google form from 1384 dental students studying in Delhi NCR. The entire form had two components. The first part of the form collected the demographic information of the students whereas the second part of questionnaire consisted of psychological evaluation using well established scale DASS 21.
Result : The study showed 4% of the students with severe levels of depression,6% indicated severe level of anxiety, and 4% had severe stress. 87.2% of the students were insecure for their professional future due to spread of Covid19 and a significant correlation was found between future professional insecurity and depression, anxiety and stress
Conclusion : High levels of depression, anxiety and stress was seen in undergraduate dental students which wass worsened by the current pandemic .There is a need to evolve with the current COVID 19 pandemic , impart confidence among them and find ways to decrease the levels of stress among these future dentists.
Keywords: COVID19, Stress, dental students , DASS 21.
Correlation between Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) Levels and Characteristics of Liver Lesions Using Computed Tomography (CT) scan in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: a Study at Dr. Hasan Sadikin Central General Hospital Bandung 2019
Ristaniah D. Soetikno*, Iin Hatta, Leni Santiana, Dian Komala Dewi,Online First: Jul 10, 2020
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Correlation between Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) Levels and Characteristics of Liver Lesions Using Computed Tomography (CT) scan in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: a Study at Dr. Hasan Sadikin Central General Hospital Bandung 2019
Introduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary malignancy of the liver which is about 75% - 85%. The diagnosis of HCC is determined based on several factors, including the background of chronic liver disease, tumor markers, and imaging diagnosis. There are three main growth patterns of HCC that can be seen on computed tomography (CT) scan : massive, nodular, and diffuse infiltrative. HCC is locally invasive and tends to invade the portal vein, inferior vena cava and bile duct. Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is one of the tumor markers used for early diagnosis of KSH and plays an important role in the development and progression of HCC.
Objective : To determine the correlation between alpha fetoprotein levels with characteristics of liver lesions using CT scan examination in HCC patients.
Methods : This study was an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design. Sampling was done retrospectively by collecting medical record data and the results of abdominal CT scan readings from January to December 2019. The study was conducted at the Department of Radiology, Department of Clinical Pathology and Installation of Medical Records-SIRS Hospital Dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung in February - April 2020. Univariable analysis was carried out to see the description of the proportion of each variable to be presented descriptively, which could be explained into descriptive analysis and hypothesis testing.
Results : There were 63 subjects, 48 men (76.2%), 15 women (23.8%), with the youngest age of 21 years, the oldest 86 years with an average age of 53.44 years. The highest average AFP levels were found in the group of patients with diffuse infiltrative growth patterns 93064.84 ± 177486,301 and the presence of a thrombus in the portal vein of 78770.98 ± 88358,791. The results of statistical tests using the Mann Whitney Test showed that there were significant differences between the levels of AFP and the growth pattern of liver lesions in HCC patients based on the results of the CT scan with a value of p = 0.040 (p?0.05) and there were significant differences between the levels of AFP and portal vein thrombus in HCC patients based on the results of CT scan examination with a value of p = 0.040 (p?0.05).
Conclusion : There is a significant correlation between AFP levels with the characteristics of liver lesions specifically the form of growth patterns and the presence of portal venous thrombus using CT scan examination of HCC patients in dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital.
Keywords : Hepatocellular carcinoma, Alpha fetoprotein, CT scan
Correlation between Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) Levels and Characteristics of Liver Lesions Using Computed Tomography (CT) scan in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: a Study at Dr. Hasan Sadikin Central General Hospital Bandung 2019
Introduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary malignancy of the liver which is about 75% - 85%. The diagnosis of HCC is determined based on several factors, including the background of chronic liver disease, tumor markers, and imaging diagnosis. There are three main growth patterns of HCC that can be seen on computed tomography (CT) scan : massive, nodular, and diffuse infiltrative. HCC is locally invasive and tends to invade the portal vein, inferior vena cava and bile duct. Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is one of the tumor markers used for early diagnosis of KSH and plays an important role in the development and progression of HCC.
Objective : To determine the correlation between alpha fetoprotein levels with characteristics of liver lesions using CT scan examination in HCC patients.
Methods : This study was an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design. Sampling was done retrospectively by collecting medical record data and the results of abdominal CT scan readings from January to December 2019. The study was conducted at the Department of Radiology, Department of Clinical Pathology and Installation of Medical Records-SIRS Hospital Dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung in February - April 2020. Univariable analysis was carried out to see the description of the proportion of each variable to be presented descriptively, which could be explained into descriptive analysis and hypothesis testing.
Results : There were 63 subjects, 48 men (76.2%), 15 women (23.8%), with the youngest age of 21 years, the oldest 86 years with an average age of 53.44 years. The highest average AFP levels were found in the group of patients with diffuse infiltrative growth patterns 93064.84 ± 177486,301 and the presence of a thrombus in the portal vein of 78770.98 ± 88358,791. The results of statistical tests using the Mann Whitney Test showed that there were significant differences between the levels of AFP and the growth pattern of liver lesions in HCC patients based on the results of the CT scan with a value of p = 0.040 (p?0.05) and there were significant differences between the levels of AFP and portal vein thrombus in HCC patients based on the results of CT scan examination with a value of p = 0.040 (p?0.05).
Conclusion : There is a significant correlation between AFP levels with the characteristics of liver lesions specifically the form of growth patterns and the presence of portal venous thrombus using CT scan examination of HCC patients in dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital.
Keywords : Hepatocellular carcinoma, Alpha fetoprotein, CT scan
Attenuation of sympathetic response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a comparative study between esmolol and dexmedetomidine
Dr Meyong P Bhutia, Dr Arati Rai*Online First: Jul 14, 2020
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Attenuation of sympathetic response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a comparative study between esmolol and dexmedetomidine
Introduction: Attenuation of sympathetic response in response to laryngoscopy and
intubation is vital for smooth induction of general anaesthesia in patients undergoing
a surgical procedure. Various methods have been used by the anaesthetist to control
this sympathetic response with varying degree of success. The drug profile of esmolol
and dexmedetomidine seems to be ideally suited to attenuate this haemodynamic
response and hence have been considered for this study.
Aim: to compare the effectiveness of esmolol and dexmedetomidine in attenuating
the haemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation when used
in bolus dosing regimen in surgical patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy
under general anaesthesia.
Materials and Methods: ASA I&II patients between the age of 20 -60 years undergoing
laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anaesthesia were enrolled in the
study after obtaining written consent from them. A sample size of 80 patients was
drawn which was randomly divided into two groups (E &D) of 40 patients each.
Group E received esmolol in a dose of 1mg/kg which was injected slowly over 30
seconds while Group D received dexmedetomidine in a dose of 0.75ug/kg given over
10 minutes. Induction of anaesthesia was done once the study drug was given. The
recording was done for changes in haemodynamic parameters during laryngoscopy and
intubation and any incidence of adverse events arising as a result of administration of
study drug. Data of the two groups were analysed using student t-test and chi-square
test with p-Value of <0.05 statistically significant.
Results: Both esmolol and dexmedetomidine are capable of attenuating the sympathetic
response to laryngoscopy and intubation. However, compared to esmolol,
dexmedetomidine was able to produce statistically significant attenuation of this sympathetic
response. Data for haemodynamic parameters at 2minutes and 4 minutes after
giving the study drug was statistically significant for Group D compared to Group E,
during which time laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation were being done. The
incidences of adverse events were negligible in Group D compared to Group E.
Conclusion: There is greater attenuation of haemodynamic response to laryngoscopy
and endotracheal intubation with Dexmedetomidine given in a dose of 0.75ug/kg given
over 10 minutes compared to esmolol given in a dose of 1mg/kg.
Key words: attenuation–sympathetic response–laryngoscopy–smooth induction–
haemodynamic response
Attenuation of sympathetic response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a comparative study between esmolol and dexmedetomidine
Introduction: Attenuation of sympathetic response in response to laryngoscopy and
intubation is vital for smooth induction of general anaesthesia in patients undergoing
a surgical procedure. Various methods have been used by the anaesthetist to control
this sympathetic response with varying degree of success. The drug profile of esmolol
and dexmedetomidine seems to be ideally suited to attenuate this haemodynamic
response and hence have been considered for this study.
Aim: to compare the effectiveness of esmolol and dexmedetomidine in attenuating
the haemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation when used
in bolus dosing regimen in surgical patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy
under general anaesthesia.
Materials and Methods: ASA I&II patients between the age of 20 -60 years undergoing
laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anaesthesia were enrolled in the
study after obtaining written consent from them. A sample size of 80 patients was
drawn which was randomly divided into two groups (E &D) of 40 patients each.
Group E received esmolol in a dose of 1mg/kg which was injected slowly over 30
seconds while Group D received dexmedetomidine in a dose of 0.75ug/kg given over
10 minutes. Induction of anaesthesia was done once the study drug was given. The
recording was done for changes in haemodynamic parameters during laryngoscopy and
intubation and any incidence of adverse events arising as a result of administration of
study drug. Data of the two groups were analysed using student t-test and chi-square
test with p-Value of <0.05 statistically significant.
Results: Both esmolol and dexmedetomidine are capable of attenuating the sympathetic
response to laryngoscopy and intubation. However, compared to esmolol,
dexmedetomidine was able to produce statistically significant attenuation of this sympathetic
response. Data for haemodynamic parameters at 2minutes and 4 minutes after
giving the study drug was statistically significant for Group D compared to Group E,
during which time laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation were being done. The
incidences of adverse events were negligible in Group D compared to Group E.
Conclusion: There is greater attenuation of haemodynamic response to laryngoscopy
and endotracheal intubation with Dexmedetomidine given in a dose of 0.75ug/kg given
over 10 minutes compared to esmolol given in a dose of 1mg/kg.
Key words: attenuation–sympathetic response–laryngoscopy–smooth induction–
haemodynamic response
Attenuation of sympathetic response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a comparative study between esmolol and dexmedetomidine
Introduction: Attenuation of sympathetic response in response to laryngoscopy and
intubation is vital for smooth induction of general anaesthesia in patients undergoing
a surgical procedure. Various methods have been used by the anaesthetist to control
this sympathetic response with varying degree of success. The drug profile of esmolol
and dexmedetomidine seems to be ideally suited to attenuate this haemodynamic
response and hence have been considered for this study.
Aim: to compare the effectiveness of esmolol and dexmedetomidine in attenuating
the haemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation when used
in bolus dosing regimen in surgical patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy
under general anaesthesia.
Materials and Methods: ASA I&II patients between the age of 20 -60 years undergoing
laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anaesthesia were enrolled in the
study after obtaining written consent from them. A sample size of 80 patients was
drawn which was randomly divided into two groups (E &D) of 40 patients each.
Group E received esmolol in a dose of 1mg/kg which was injected slowly over 30
seconds while Group D received dexmedetomidine in a dose of 0.75ug/kg given over
10 minutes. Induction of anaesthesia was done once the study drug was given. The
recording was done for changes in haemodynamic parameters during laryngoscopy and
intubation and any incidence of adverse events arising as a result of administration of
study drug. Data of the two groups were analysed using student t-test and chi-square
test with p-Value of <0.05 statistically significant.
Results: Both esmolol and dexmedetomidine are capable of attenuating the sympathetic
response to laryngoscopy and intubation. However, compared to esmolol,
dexmedetomidine was able to produce statistically significant attenuation of this sympathetic
response. Data for haemodynamic parameters at 2minutes and 4 minutes after
giving the study drug was statistically significant for Group D compared to Group E,
during which time laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation were being done. The
incidences of adverse events were negligible in Group D compared to Group E.
Conclusion: There is greater attenuation of haemodynamic response to laryngoscopy
and endotracheal intubation with Dexmedetomidine given in a dose of 0.75ug/kg given
over 10 minutes compared to esmolol given in a dose of 1mg/kg.
Key words: attenuation–sympathetic response–laryngoscopy–smooth induction–
haemodynamic response
Factors affecting urine leak after percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a single centre prospective study
Dineshan K.M, Madhavan N*, Sumit More, Edikkula Varghese, Vaibhav Vishal, Felix S CardosaOnline First: Jul 15, 2020
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Factors affecting urine leak after percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a single centre prospective study
PCNL was first performed in late 1970s and it heralded a breakthrough in the treatment of renal stones.1 Although retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is widely applied in upper urinary stones, the technique of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is still the treatment of choice for large and complex stones
Factors affecting urine leak after percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a single centre prospective study
PCNL was first performed in late 1970s and it heralded a breakthrough in the treatment of renal stones.1 Although retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is widely applied in upper urinary stones, the technique of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is still the treatment of choice for large and complex stones
Factors affecting urine leak after percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a single centre prospective study
PCNL was first performed in late 1970s and it heralded a breakthrough in the treatment of renal stones.1 Although retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is widely applied in upper urinary stones, the technique of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is still the treatment of choice for large and complex stones
Greek stroke score, Siriraj score and Allen score in clinical diagnosis of intracerebral hemorrhage and infarct: validation and comparison study
Aakash Andgi, SUGUNA L*Online First: Jul 24, 2020
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Greek stroke score, Siriraj score and Allen score in clinical diagnosis of intracerebral hemorrhage and infarct: validation and comparison study
Stroke is the second leading cause of death
world wide and a major cause of disability in
the elderly.
Optimal patient management largely depends on
whether stroke is hemorrhagic or ischemic.
CT scan is not available everywhere hence the study
was carried out for the options.
This study aims at differentiating ischaemic and
haemorrhagic strokes at bedside by using clinical
scoring systems and comparing with CT scan findings.
Clinical Performance of Direct Anterior Composite Restorations in Mixed Dentition: A randomized cross-sectional study
Can ÖzükoçOnline First: Jul 25, 2020
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Clinical Performance of Direct Anterior Composite Restorations in Mixed Dentition: A randomized cross-sectional study
Aim: Direct anterior composite restoration is the first preferred method for children in the mixed dentition stage to replace dental tissue lost to caries, trauma or similar reasons. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of cavity type and treating institution on clinical longevity of direct anterior composite restorations in children in the mixed dentition stage.
Material method: The data obtained from 114 direct anterior composite restorations performed in different institutions using the Modified USPHS criteria were evaluated according to cavity types and types of institutions where restorations were performed.
Results: It was found that the mean values of retention, marginal adaptation and postoperative sensitivity were higher in class IV restorations, the highest values were obtained from the restorations performed at the Public Oral Health Center, and there was a statistically significant difference. (p<0.05)
Conclusion: Although it has been shown that the clinical longevity of class IV composite restorations is shorter than other types of restoration in children in the mixed dentition stage, restorations performed at the University Dental Clinic have been found to be more successful.
Key words: Anterior restoration, Composite restoration, Direct composites, Pediatric dentistry, USPHS
Clinical Performance of Direct Anterior Composite Restorations in Mixed Dentition: A randomized cross-sectional study
Aim: Direct anterior composite restoration is the first preferred method for children in the mixed dentition stage to replace dental tissue lost to caries, trauma or similar reasons. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of cavity type and treating institution on clinical longevity of direct anterior composite restorations in children in the mixed dentition stage.
Material method: The data obtained from 114 direct anterior composite restorations performed in different institutions using the Modified USPHS criteria were evaluated according to cavity types and types of institutions where restorations were performed.
Results: It was found that the mean values of retention, marginal adaptation and postoperative sensitivity were higher in class IV restorations, the highest values were obtained from the restorations performed at the Public Oral Health Center, and there was a statistically significant difference. (p<0.05)
Conclusion: Although it has been shown that the clinical longevity of class IV composite restorations is shorter than other types of restoration in children in the mixed dentition stage, restorations performed at the University Dental Clinic have been found to be more successful.
Key words: Anterior restoration, Composite restoration, Direct composites, Pediatric dentistry, USPHS
Knowledge and attitude regarding COVID 19 among healthcare workers in India
Anshu Kumar Jha*, Ashutosh Singh, Syed Yasin Shahtaz Emanee, Yash Alok, Dharmendra Kumar JhaOnline First: Jul 29, 2019
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Knowledge and attitude regarding COVID 19 among healthcare workers in India
Aim
Covid-19 has engulfed the world and involved the healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide. So, they should have the most updated knowledge and good attitude towards the disease. Hardly there is any study which evaluates the knowledge and attitude of healthcare professionals regarding Covid-19. This study assesses knowledge and attitude toward Covid-19 among HCWs across the country.
Methods
This was a multicentric cross-sectional study. It was performed from 10th-20th April, 2020. Convenient random sampling was used. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaire of knowledge and attitude of HCWs regarding Covid-19. Data was analysed to describe: demographic, mean knowledge and attitude score. Pearson correlation, Kruskal Wallis-H test and one way ANOVA were carried out to evaluate the relationship between study variables. Wherever required, post-hoc analysis was done using Tukey’s HSD method.
Results
Total 458 HCWs (56.8% were senior residents/postgraduate trainee) had mean knowledge score of 14.2±1.65 and mean attitude score of 3.80±0.52. 69.4% had sufficient knowledge but lack of knowledge was seen when Covid-19 infection rate and fatality rate was compared with seasonal flu. Nearly 85% didn’t know when to screen a patient and the components of Personal Protective Equipment. Significant difference in knowledge was seen between the junior residents/MBBS and senior resident/Postgraduate trainee, between nursing/allied sciences and consultants, and between nursing/allied sciences and senior resident/postgraduate (p-value <0.001). There was positive correlation between knowledge and attitude score (r =0.111, p =0.019).
Conclusion
Most HCWs had good knowledge and positive attitude but there were few lacunas. More frequent educational training programmes are required to overcome this chasm.
Keywords Covid 19, Knowledge and attitude, Pandemic
Clinical outcomes of Patients infected with Novel Corona virus COVID- 19 at Covid Center in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Narayan Jeet Singh, Madhu Lata Rana*, Syed AltamashOnline First: Jul 30, 2020
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Clinical outcomes of Patients infected with Novel Corona virus COVID- 19 at Covid Center in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Novel Corona virus, COVID – 19, virus is highly contagious, and has become pandemic globally in a very short period. This virus in human can cause illness ranging from common cold to severe respiratory tract symptoms as MERS, SARS. In the present study we report the clinical outcome of patients infected with COVID- 19, in Covid Center, GDMC, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Material and Methods- All the patients infected with COVID- 19 in Garhwal region Uttarakhand, were admitted in Covid center, GDMC, Dehradun. We collected and analyzed the Data of laboratory confirmed COVID – 19 infection by RT- PCR. We also communicated with the patients and their family members regarding disease symptoms. Clinical outcome was compared and documented. The study protocol was approved by Ethical committee of GDMC, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Results-About 4/5th patients were males, most of the patients were aged between 21-30 years. Most of the patients (84.1%) were residents of Dehradun and all patient were Indian. Mortality rate was 1% in this study. Females had more complaint of pain abdomen while males had more complaint of chills (p-value <0.05). Conclusion- An outbreak of novel Coronavirus, COVID–19 disease has affected worldwide and continue to represent a serious public health issue affecting all ages. Complications and mortality were higher in elderly and comorbid patients. Clinical presentation of the disease was less severe in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and mortality rate is much lower than the other parts of the world.
Nursing Practice Environment and Its Relation to Missed Nursing Care : A Scoping Review
Rahmah A Aloufi*, Maram A Banakhar, Duaa A HafezOnline First: Jul 29, 2020
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Nursing Practice Environment and Its Relation to Missed Nursing Care : A Scoping Review
Objective: To examine the association between the practice environment of nursing and the
missed care of nursing in a systematic way in the related literature.
Methodology: An extensive search was conducted in CINAHL, ProQuest, ERIC, MEDLINE,
Web of Science, PubMed, and Science Direct databases. the included studies were published
during time period of 2015-2020 with full text.
Results: A total of 110 studies were screened, out of which 19 studies were identified to be
eligible as per fulfillment of inclusion/exclusion criteria. Degraded quality of nursing,
inpatient complications, and mishaps, as well as negative patient outcomes, is examined as
examples for results of missed nursing care. The nurses missed the process and task of
providing important patient care because of the increased workload, less communication and
poor working environment. Inadequate resources and staffing were the major factors that
were linked with the events of missed nursing care.
Conclusion: It is concluded that reducing and modifying the examined factors, such as poor
working environment, inadequate staffing, less resources, poor communication among
nurses or patients etc. may decrease the missed nursing care practice. In addition, the missed
nursing can also be managed through the practical implementation of motivating positive
work environment and safety culture of patients. These improvements and practical
implementation will help to provide quality patient care and decrease the missed nursing
care.
Keywords: Practice environment, missed nursing care, Teamwork, communication,
workload, resources.
An Analytical study on the Presentation and Outcomes of Laryngotracheal Stenosis in Patients following Intubation & Tracheostomy
Vinod Kumar Singh, Rahul Singh RaiOnline First: Jul 28, 2020
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An Analytical study on the Presentation and Outcomes of Laryngotracheal Stenosis in Patients following Intubation & Tracheostomy
Introduction: Laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) is a complex condition that results in a compromised airway, involving trachea and/or larynx. The etiology of LTS has changed over the years, the common cause now being iatrogenic; post-intubation and post-tracheostomy. The evolution of early injury into stenosis depends on local and systemic factors. Objective of this Study is to analyze, the clinical presentation and outcomes, following management of LTS.
Methods: This study was carried out as a Retrospective study .Review and Reports of 200 cases /patients, who were diagnosed as LTS and surgically managed by various Tertiary Medical Institutes and Hospitals over a period of 1 year were included in the study. Data relating to the types of intervention, complications, and outcome were documented, filled and statistically analysed
Results : Main etiology of LTS was Endotracheal Intubation in 83 % ( 166 ) cases and rest were ( 17%) Post Tracheostomy. The predominant site of stenosis in endotracheal intubated patients is the Tracheal (75.3%) & Subglottic and Upper Tracheal (18%) followed by glottis (6.6%). In Post Tracheostomy / Tracheostomized Cases the Predominant site was Suprastomal. 105 patients (52.5%) underwent T-tube stenting with Montgomery T-tube (temporary and permanent). Following resection and anastomosis, 94% had successful outcomes.Cricotracheal resection and anastomosis had a 100% successful outcome.
93% of the patients with LTS were managed successfully with a good outcome, 5 cases (2.5%) failed on tracheostomy, 2% failed on T-tube, and 2.5 % awaiting decannulation. The overall success is more with resection and anastomosis procedures. Long term review showed that the airway, voice, and laryngeal protective mechanisms were well preserved in above 89% of the patients with a satisfactory result.
Conclusion: Management of LTS is a challenge. The procedure of choice is tracheal resection and anastomosis for tracheal stenosis but when the glottis and/or the subglottis is involved this surgical approach may not be applicable also it may not be feasible due to the extent of stenosis, underlying disease and general health of the patient. . The progress of resuscitation with improving care for ventilated patients has led to a marked decrease in the incidence of tracheal stenosis compared to the previous years.
Key Word : Laryngotracheal Stenosis , Retrospective evaluation , Endotracheal Intubation , Tracheostomy
Laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy with longitudinal serosa tunnelling
Sorin Cimpean*, Megan Raes, Marechal, Marie-Therese, Cadiere Benjamin, Cadiere Guy-Bernard, Byabene, Gloire à DieuOnline First: Jul 14, 2020
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Laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy with longitudinal serosa tunnelling
Background: Laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy is an intervention that
consist in placement of a feeding tube into the proximal jejunum. This
tube allows to nourish a patient who is unable to have a sufficient oral
intake. The digestive tract needs to be functional.
Methods: A retrospective review was performed on 15 patient who
underwent our technique of laparoscopic feeding jejunostomy with
longitudinal serosae tube tunnelling as Witzel technique from January
2018 to January 2020. We evaluate the results in term of postoperative
complications and morbidity. The surgical follow up of the patients
was of 2 months. We evaluate the postoperative results of the operative
technique, not the nutritional or the oncological outcomes. Statistical
analysis was performed using Microsoft Office 2019.
Results: The analysis of the result revealed that postoperatively 2/15 patients
presented tube obstruction and 2/15 patients presented accidental
removal of the tube, 1/15 patient presented a local skin inflammation
around the tube and 1/15 patient presented an intolerance to the enteral
fluid.
Conclusions: The results of the study reveals that this operative technique
is feasible and safe with low morbidity, but due to the small
number of patients included, further studies are necessaries to validate
our results.
Keywords: feeding jejunostomy, operative technique, laparoscopic approach
Surgical treatment of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus with the Limberg transposition flap
Shams ul BariOnline First: Jul 15, 2020
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Surgical treatment of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus with the Limberg transposition flap
Background: Pilonidal sinus disease is a common condition usually affecting young individuals and has been conventionally treated by open excision technique. Rhomboid Limberg is a transposition flap that has been pleaded for treatment of this condition. Aim: To study the outcome of Rhomboid excision with Limberg flap closure for the treatment of Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal sinus. Material and Methods: The study was conducted prospectively in the department of surgery Skims Medical College Srinagar from March 2014 to February 2019 and total of 55 patients with primary or recurrent pilonidal sinus disease were studied. Results: The average operative time was 60 minutes (range 50-80 minutes) Postoperative stay of patients in the hospital was 3-4 days.The complications were seen in total of four patients which included Seroma and mild gaping of the wound in one patient each and dehiscence in two patients. None of the patients had recurrence till date.Conclusions: Rhomboid excision with Limberg flap transposition is an effective surgical technique for management of pilonidal sinus.
Keywords: Pilonidal sinus, Limberg flap, rhomboid transposition flap, fasciocutaneous flap,