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37 articles for “operating room”
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Enhancing Patient Safety in the Operating Room: Mitigating Adverse Events and Preventing Errors
Abstract: The safety of patients in the operating room is a matter of utmost importance for healthcare practitioners. Adverse events and errors during surgical procedures can have severe consequences for patients, leading to complications, prolonged hospital stays, and even mortality. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of strategies to enhance patient safety in the operating room, focusing on mitigating adverse events and preventing errors. Through a thorough examination …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Advances in Simulation and Surgical Skill Training Evolution: Narrative Integrative Review
Abstract: Simulation-based education has emerged as a cornerstone of contemporary general surgery training, driven by increasing emphasis on patient safety, competency-based education, and rapid technological innovation. Traditional apprenticeship models, while foundational, are constrained by reduced operative exposure, work-hour limitations, and variability in clinical case mix. In this context, simulation provides a structured, reproducible, and safe environment for acquisition, assessment, and refinement of surgical skills across the training continuum. This narrative review …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Engineering Polymer-Based Barrier Films for Infection Control in Surgical Environments
Abstract: It is important to keep a sterile surgical area as a measure of infection prevention after an operation. Traditional protective materials tend to not be long-lasting, are not uniformly protective in their behavior, and have just limited biocompatibility. The use of barrier films made of polymer has emerged as a ground breaking solution to the contemporary operating rooms. These movies prevent the entry of microbes, are impervious to moisture, and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Comparison of Recovery Profile for Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA) Using Propofol And Remifentanil in Laparoscopic Surgeries
Abstract: Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA) has become an increasingly preferred technique in modern anaesthetic practice due to advantages such as reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), improved hemodynamic stability, minimal environmental impact, and faster recovery compared to conventional inhalational anesthesia. Propofol in combination with remifentanil is widely used for TIVA because of its rapid onset and offset of action, which supports quick postoperative awakening and enhanced patient satisfaction. Target Controlled Infusion …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 39–50 Read article
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Study of the Antibacterial Activity of Artemisia Absinthium against E. coli bacteria Isolated from Urinary Tract Infections
Abstract: Twenty clinically diagnosed samples were collected using transport medium swabs from the operating room at Al-Amal Specialized Laboratory in Iraq between November 2025 and February 10, 2026. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed on the 20 Escherichia coli samples. The results showed a clear difference in the bacterial isolates' response to the tested antibiotics. Imipenem demonstrated the highest inhibition rate, reaching 24.55% (100%), compared to the other antibiotics used in the …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 17–25 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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Mn Doping–Induced Enhancement of Ethanol Gas Sensitivity in CuO/Cu₂O/Cu Composites
Abstract: A composite of CuO/Cu2O/Cu was synthesized by heating cupric acetate up to 600 °C for 2 hours in air. The properties of pure CuO films and CuO/Cu2O/Cu films were compared. Films were fabricated by the doctor blade method. Polyethylene glycol was used as a binder to prepare films. Mn was doped to composite to enhance the gas sensing properties. Compositions of Mn doped samples were confirmed using XRFS. According to …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 52–61 Read article
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Smart Fan Speed Regulator using ESP32 With Temperature-Based Automatic Control and IoT Monitoring
Abstract: The increasing demand for energy-efficient and intelligent electrical appliances has created a need for automated systems that can regulate their operation according to changing environmental conditions. Conventional ceiling fans generally require manual speed adjustment, which may result in unnecessary energy consumption when the fan continues to operate at a higher speed than required. To overcome this limitation, this project proposes a Smart Fan Speed Regulator using an ESP32 microcontroller with …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Polymer-coated Composites: Enhancing Performance in Single Electron Transistors
Abstract: The single electron transistors (SETs) have potential for ultra-low power operation and quantum coherence, and due to this it guarantees for next-generation electronics devices and quantum computing. SETs have the ability to control movement of a single electron and this unique ability allows significant advancement in the energy efficiency and device miniaturization. There are some obstacles that need to be overcome to achieve reliable and effective operation, particularly for room …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 108–114 Read article
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Compact Autonomous Multipurpose IoT BOT
Abstract: AbstractInternet of things (IoT) is widely used in interconnection of physical and other embedded devices, which enables the objects to exchange data. Robotics is the technology which is used to carry out complex series of actions either automatically or command based, guided by an embedded system within it. The proposed work is an integration of IoT with robotics for home automation. First, when the user enters into the house, robot …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Risk Assessment in Boiler Operations by HAZOP
Abstract: Our motive in this study is to analyze the hazard associated in different processes which are being carried out in the boiler room and to minimize their effects in order to make the working environment safe. Boilers are generally used to convert heat energy produced by burning of fossil fuel to the electric energy. This review presents hazard analysis of boilers, improves the safety performance related to boiler by using …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Polypyrrole-Based Conductive Polymer-Gated Single Electron Transistor with Deep Neural Network Assistance for Biomedical Energy Harvesting and Charge Detection
Abstract: The increasing demand for intelligent biomedical monitoring systems has accelerated research into ultra-low-power sensing technologies capable of operating with high sensitivity and minimal energy consumption. Conductive polymers have attracted considerable attention for biomedical and nanoelectronic applications due to their tunable electrical properties, biocompatibility, and environmental stability. Among them, Polypyrrole (PPy) is a promising functional polymer that can enhance charge transport and electrostatic coupling in nanoscale devices. In this work, a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Automatic Lightning and Control System
Abstract: This study describes the design and execution of a novel Automatic Lightning and Control System, which turns on and off electrical devices, including lighting circuits, automatically when people are present and off when they are not. Improving the electrical system's dependability and efficiency is the system's goal. Most universities squander a large amount of electrical energy turning on and off fans, computers, and other devices. This system is designed to …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 Read article
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Conservation of Agricultural Products in Sub-Saharan Zone by Ecological Off-grid Cold Room, Case of Senegal
Abstract: In this article, we have studied and dimensioned a solar cold room for the preservation of potatoes in sub-Saharan areas. The conservation of post-harvest agricultural products is a major issue in this part of Africa, hence the need to focus our research on off-grid refrigeration installations. In this work, we focused on the use of local materials such as agricultural residues and terracotta for the construction of solar cold rooms. …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 24–35 Read article
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Few Aspects in Deep Drawing Process
Abstract: The process in which a punch forces a flat sheet metal blank into a die cavity is known as deep drawing. Deep Drawing (DD) is one of the sheet metal forming processes widely used in automobile, aerospace, electronics and allied industries to produce the hollow parts. Presently, the conventional deep drawing (CDD) operation is carried out at room temperature in industries. Although, CDD provides a great potential application for the …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Growth Mechanism Dependent Room Temperature Electrical Properties of Complex Spinel Oxide Nanostructures
Abstract: Here we present the investigation on growth mechanism and corresponding electrical properties of complex spinel zinc stannate (Zn2SnO4) nanostructures synthesized using VLS (vapour-liquid-solid) method in a vacuum operated thermal CVD setup. GAXRD, Raman and Room temperature resistivity, mobility and carrier concentration of variety of nanostructures of Zn2SnO4 have been analysed to understand the effect plausible growth mechanism dependent properties. The corresponding role of catalyst layer thickness during growth as well …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Streamlining Hostel Management: An Innovative Online System for Efficient Administration
Abstract: This article presents a hostel administration system built with XAMPP, which integrates Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Perl into a user-friendly package, in response to the tourism industry's increasing demand for improved management. The system is made to make handling check-ins and check-outs, billing, and room assignment easier, among other hostel management duties. The Hostel Management Framework is an online program designed to oversee various operations in a hostel. This concept …
Published in International Journal of Electronics Automation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Smart Home Automation Systems: AI Approaches for Monitoring and Reducing Power Consumption
Abstract: This study comprehends a Bluetooth controlled home automation system that users can control remotely through a specific Android platform. Technology advancements lead to homes that acquire greater intelligence. Remote-controlled switches continue replacing standard wall switches because they operate as part of system-wide central control gear in contemporary homes. Today's users must operate wall-mounted manual switches in every room of the house. Members of both these populations face an additional obstacle …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Soldiers Security System using Arduino
Abstract: AbstractIn today’s era enemy’s warfare is imp factor in our nation’s security, and soldiers play a vital role in it. Soldiers is one of the most imp aspects of any country, they have a responsibility of whole nation so the security of soldiers is considered as an most imp role. It’s our duty to equip soldiers with better advanced technology. There are many concerns regarding the safety of soldier and …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Automation of 1.5tr Air Conditioning Systems Used in Different Cabins in Different Areas
Abstract: India is the world's most populous country and temperatures in many states regularly exceed 40°C. Therefore, people living in humid climates need a means to control temperature. Scientists have determined that human comfort is between 22°C and 27°C. This research determines all the properties of air relevant to the operation of water pipes. Exploring automation in air conditioning systems with Passive Infrared Sensor is to develop and implement intelligent climate …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article