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Methods to Increase Peripheral Veins Visualization in Patients Getting Chemotherapy
Abstract: Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion is a common nursing procedure often required for the administration of chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood products, fluids and other medical therapies. The insertion of intravenous cannula can be extremely difficult, particularly in individuals receiving repeated course of chemotherapy. Because of the nature of chemotherapeutic drugs, the veins may get damaged and makes the intravenous cannulation difficult. The current article highlights certain methods which can enhance the visualization …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 123–129 Read article
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Prevention of Needlestick Injuries
Abstract: Needlestick injuries and sharp injuries are one of the major risk factors ofblood and body fluid infections in health care facilities.Nurses,health care worker,andnursing students are always at risk of getting needlestick injuries. Job-related stress, recapping of used needles, lack of required skill, not following universal precautions are the factors associated with most of the needlestick injuries.Needlestick injuries can be reducedif health care workers,nurseswill avoid recapping of used needles and apply …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 79–81 Read article
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Methods to Increase Peripheral Veins Visualization in Patients Getting Chemotherapy
Abstract: Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion is a common nursing procedure often required for the administration of chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood products, fluids and other medical therapies. The insertion of intravenous cannula can be extremely difficult, particularly in individuals receiving repeated course of chemotherapy. Because of the nature of chemotherapeutic drugs, the veins may get damaged and makes the intravenous cannulation difficult. The current article highlights certain methods which can enhance the visualization …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 123–129 Read article
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Effectiveness of Nursing Intervention on Prevention of Intravenous Therapy-related Complications among Neonates Admitted in NICU at Government Medical College and Hospital in Tiruvannamalai District
Abstract: Introduction: The main reason for peripheral intravenous therapy is inappropriate use and poortechnique which is followed by the health professionals. Some of the important complications areinfection, phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, infiltration, hematoma, nerve damage, fluid overload,electrolyte imbalance and embolisms now days. Materials and Methods: A quantitative approach wasused in the study. Research Design: A quasi-experimental post-test only was designed by usingconvenience sampling technique. The tool was used for administrations of standardized protocolbased …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectivness of Planned Teaching Program Regarding Use of Personal Protective Equipments to the Staff Nurses Working In Specific Area of Govt. Hospital in Dist. Hisar (Haryana)
Abstract: PPE continues to play an integral role in prevention of transmission of infection in health care setting. The use of PPE is one way to help avoid harming ourselves and harming others. Selecting of PPE must be based on an assessment of risk of transmission of microorganism to the patients and the risk of contaminations of the health workers. Contamination of Clothing and skin by patient blood, body fluids, secretions …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Brain Abscess Originating From Odontogenic Infection: Rare But Life Threatening Sequelae of Dental Origin
Abstract: Archeological excavations have revealed that the cause of the several deaths of the pharaohs of Egypt was brain abscess originating from foci of dental infection. Effective drug treatment and medical regimens for the treatment of brain abscess were unavailable, until the age of modern antibiotics and advanced surgical techniques. Infective process of any origination in the brain may lead to a suppurative abscess that walls itself off (i.e., encapsulates preventing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Lipid Peroxidation in Postoperative Cases of Breast Carcinoma (Grade III)
Abstract: Breast cancer represents significant problem in the world. Oxidative modification of lipids is catalyzed by reactive oxygen species (ROS) which is known as lipid peroxidation (LPO); this changes the fluidity, permeability of membrane, cellular metabolic functions and causes derangement. Malondialdehyde (MDA) is a major end product and an index of LPO which crosslinks DNA, protein and nucleotides on the same and opposite strands. There are reports that LPO increased in …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Neuromyelitis Optica Disorders: A Retrospective Observational Study: Experience of Tertiary Hospital in Central India
Abstract: Background: NMOSD is a wide spectrum primary demyelinating syndrome of nervous system with varied clinical, serology and radiologic features. Objectives: We aim to study the vividness of clinical, serological and associated radiologic features of this disorder through retrospective analysis of the patients’ parameters presented to Neurology unit of AIIMS, Bhopal. Methods: It is a retrospective observational study from July 2020 till July 2022 in neurology. Results: 36 patients were assessed; …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 61–68 Read article
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Evaluate the effectiveness of nurse led interventions on knowledge and practice regarding nursing care of chest tube drainage among nursing personnel’s working at medical and surgical wards of PGIMS Rohtak Haryana
Abstract: Introduction: The present study was conducted to determine the nursing personnel’s level of knowledge and practice the care of chest tube drainage to improve the quality of nursing care. A chest tube insertion is surgical procedure in which a hollow, flexible drainage tube is inserted through the side of the chest into the plural space in order to drain the plural cavity air, blood, pus or lymph. The water seal …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 84–90 Read article
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An Insight to Hyponatremia in Cirrhosis: Pathophysiology and Management Approaches
Abstract: Cirrhosis is considered by systemic and splanchnic vasodilation that principals to extreme nonosmotic excretion of vasopressin. Hyponatremia is a mutual electrolyte irregularity in progressive liver disease that outcomes from the diminished capability of the kidney to excrete solute-free water that principals to “dilutional” hyponatremia water retention uneven to the retaining of sodium. Hyponatremia is mutual in cirrhosis. It frequently happens in a progressive phase of the disease and is related …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 30–46 Read article
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A Review on Current Scenario and Update on Vaccine for Covid-19
Abstract: Background: COVID-19 pandemic is caused by SARS-CoV-2 . The SARS-CoV-2 is a beta coronavirus belonging to the family of Coronaviridae. The outbreak of novel coronavirus had a major impact on health care professionals like physicians, pharmacist, microbiologist etc. Current scenario of detection of SARS-CoV-2(COVID-19) is made through a nasopharyngeal swab based on RT-PCR technique. Some novel recent studies suggest the evidence of the possible role of fluid which is present …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Antifungal Susceptibility Pattern of Candida Species Isolates from Dehradun City Hospitals
Abstract: The present investigation on the topic entitled “Antifungal susceptibility analysis of Candida species isolates from Dehradun City hospital.” was accomplished in the Doon University Microbiology laboratory (P.G.) and Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, during the period of February 2021 to July 2021. A total of 42 clinical samples were collected from patients, suspected of candidiasis from Dehradun city hospitals. Clinical samples were collected from oral cavity, blood, vaginal fluid and urine of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 12–28 Read article
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Evaluation of Respiratory Tract Infectious Pathogens and Their Antibiotic Sensitivity in a South Indian Hospital
Abstract: This study is aimed to determine prevalence of infectious agents causing respiratory tract infection (RTIs) and their sensitivity to antibiotics. The study was conducted in Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences of Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh in South India from December 2013 to May 2014. Patients who were clinically suspected of RTIs were included in the study. Sputum, throat swab and pleural fluid samples were collected aseptically from the patients …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Pattern of Diabetic Maculopathy in Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy
Abstract: Diabetic Retinopathy is a progressive long term complication of Diabetes Mellitus. It is one of the commonest causes of blindness world over. The features of diabetic maculopathy result from the abnormal permeability of the retinal capillaries and subsequent closure of the retinal capillary network. Macular edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in the extracellular space within the retina in the macular area. Diabetic Maculopathy can be various types with …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 34–36 Read article
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Quality Control: A Review
Abstract: Quality control (QC) is a procedure or set of procedures intended to ensure that a manufactured product or performed service adheres to a defined set of quality criteria or meets the requirements of the client or customer. There are many guidelines for quality control, which may vary; these include CLSI, CLIA, ISO, NATA, Rili BAK, and QCI. Clinical and laboratory standard Institute (CLSI) was accredited by American national standard institute …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 38–46 Read article
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Predictive value of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome score in assessing the clinical outcomes in patients with acute pancreatitis
Abstract: Background: The role of various clinical scoring systems to assess the severity and outcomes of acute pancreatitis is attracting a lot of attention to the experts. Purpose: We aimed to objectively reconfirm the predictive value of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) score for predicting the various clinical outcomes of acute pancreatitis and also to evaluate the significance of monitoring SIRS score on day 1 and its duration. Methods: We retrospectively …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: A Review
Abstract: “Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency”, often known as EPI, is a condition diagnosed in gastroenterology that is defined by insufficient or inaccurate pancreatic fluid secretion as well as pancreatic lipase function. The clinical symptoms as well as metabolic variations that EPI might cause can sometimes lead to outcomes that put a person's life in jeopardy. EPI is common in a variety of conditions that are not related to the pancreas, in addition …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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A Review on Comprehensive Therapy of Ascites Cancer
Abstract: Ascites cancer is a condition in which there is a fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity due to diseases like liver disease, heart failure, renal disease and malignancy. Approximately 50% of all cirrhotic patients develop ascites cancer every year. The average survival after development of malignant ascites is only about 5 months. The most common symptoms of Ascites are recent weight gain, increased abdominal girth and dyspnoea. The development of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Screening and Biochemical Identification of Diarrhea Causing Bacteria from Food Sample
Abstract: In adults, diarrhea is a very frequent symptom. Sick person who has experienced diarrhea for betterm than infrequent daytimes or who have concomitant agitation, prostration, or rectal bleeding are additional possible to seek medical help. The majority of patients may be treated as outpatients with success. Gastroenteritis, on the other hand, is responsible for about 450,000 hospital admissions each year (1.5 percent of adult hospitalizations). Regular diarrhea (fluid stools for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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An Emerging Cause of Treatable Encephalitis: A Case of Anti-NMDA receptor (NMDAR) Encephalitis
Abstract: Anti-NMDA Receptor encephalitis is the most common type of autoimmune limbic encephalitis known. It is characterised by sub-acute onset of psychiatric symptoms along with refractory epilepsy, orofacial and limb dyskinesia and dysautonomia. High clinical suspicion and appropriate antibody testing in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum is required for early diagnosis and initiation of immunotherapy. Delay in treatment may lead to significant permanent neuro-deficits as well as mortality. Here, we present …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 8–11 Read article