Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ)
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Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) · Jul 2003
Randomized Controlled TrialSupraclavicular brachial plexus block with and without dexamethasone - a comparative study.
To compare the analgesic efficacy of local aesthetic with and without dexamethasone in supraclavicular brachial plexus block. ⋯ Addition of dexamethasone for brachial plexus block significantly prolongs the duration of analgesia without any unwanted effects.
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Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) · Apr 2003
Case ReportsThree in one block for unilateral knee arthrotomy in an old lady.
An old lady having septic arthritis of right knee joint underwent arthrotomy under three in one block for femoral, obturator and lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh in inguinal region, with catheter in situ. She was a case of chronic obstructive airway disease with ischaemic heart disease, so operation and postoperative pain management was planned under regional block. Anaesthesia was started by giving regional block with 0.25% bupivacaine at first and maintained with intermittent injection of 0.125% bupivacaine. The patient was pain free and comfortable though out the perioperative period.
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Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) · Apr 2003
Randomized Controlled TrialPainless delivery--a short experience.
To determine efficacy and safety a randomized comparison of continuous infusion versus intermittent injection of epidural bupivacaine for labor analgesia was performed in the Maternity Hospital, Thapathali Kathmandu. ⋯ Both continuous infusion and intermittent injection of low dose bupivacaine are very good methods of relieving labor pain in our context. Analgesic efficacy was similar in both groups and there was no prolongation of second stage of labor.
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Five and half years male child with one day history of pain abdomen and vomiting who was on aspirin for suspected rheumatoid arthritis presented initially with acute gastritis. Next day, however he developed the signs of encephalopathy with altered liver function.
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Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) · Apr 2003
Knowledge, attitude and practices among health care workers on needle-stick injuries.
This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices among health care workers on needle stick injuries. ⋯ The survey revealed that knowledge of health care workers about the risk associated with needle-stick injuries and use of preventive measures was inadequate. A standing order procedure (SOP) should be formulated regarding needle-stick injuries in all the health institutions. It should outline precautions to be taken when dealing with blood and body fluids. It should also contain reporting of all needle-stick injuries. Health care workers should be made aware of hazards, preventive measures and post-exposure prophylaxis to needle-stick injuries. A hospital-wide hepatitis immunization programme should also be started.