Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
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J Nepal Health Res Counc · Sep 2020
Observational StudyThe Evaluation of Thyromental Height Test as a Single, Accurate Predictor of Difficult Laryngoscopy.
Thyromental Height Test is a relatively new, easy method considered as a more accurate predictor of difficult laryngoscopy than existing methods. The aim of this study was to evaluate its accuracy in predicting difficult laryngoscopy as compared to commonly used methods. ⋯ Thyromental Height Test, with its high sensitivity, is a useful predictor of difficult laryngoscopy. However, due a high number of false positives and relatively low accuracy, it cannot be considered as a sole, reliable and accurate predictor of difficult laryngoscopy.
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J Nepal Health Res Counc · Sep 2020
Outcomes of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Patients with Previous Ipsilateral Open Renal Stone Surgery.
Nephrolithiais is a recurrent disease. Recent advances have enabled stone surgeries to be performed by minimal invasive techniques; but still a large number of patients present with history of ipsilateral open renal stone surgery. Previous scar to the kidney and overlying muscles are fraught with possibility of increased complications. This study was conducted to evaluate the perioperative results of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients with a history of open stone surgery and to compare with those undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the first time. ⋯ This study shows that the rate of complications is more in patients with history of open surgery, most complications are minor, not requiring intensive management. percutaneous nephrolithotomy is efficient and safe in patients with history of open renal stone surgery.
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J Nepal Health Res Counc · Sep 2020
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of healthcare workers Towards Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic.
The emergence of SARS-CoV 2 pandemic is the greatest public health concern of the century. Healthcare workers are the front liners of pandemic management. Their knowledge, attitudes and practices can influence the outcome of pandemic. The study aims to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices among healthcare workers. ⋯ The survey findings showed deficiencies in knowledge and appropriate practice among the HCWs, in prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Attitudes towards COVID19 were a mix of both positive and negative viewpoints. Even in health care workers with access to internet, there is significant gap in universal infection prevention and control practices required for self-protection and limiting untoward transmission.
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J Nepal Health Res Counc · Sep 2020
Perspective of Doctors for COVID-19 Pandemic Readiness in Government Hospitals of Nepal.
The study assesses the perspective of doctors working in government hospitals of Nepal regarding hospital preparedness for infection prevention measures, isolation services provisions, critical care service readiness, and training of staff for COVID-19 pandemic management. ⋯ The majority of medical doctors working in government hospitals of Nepal perceive that provision of facemask distribution, airborne isolation rooms, critical care preparedness, and hands-on training to staff were not adequate.
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J Nepal Health Res Counc · Sep 2020
ReviewSafety and Efficacy of Different Therapeutic Interventions on Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the strain of coronavirus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a respiratory illness. COVID-19 has now become a global public health crisis causing alarming numbers of morbidity and mortality. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started scientists, researchers, universities, companies, and institutions all around the world have been endeavoring to discover a potential treatment for COVID-19. ⋯ Likewise, vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are being developed and tested, including mRNA, non-replicating viral vector, DNA, protein subunit candidate vaccines, etc. Although some early-stage clinical trials and studies on these drugs and vaccines have shown positive results, definitive and conclusive results are yet to be obtained. Keywords: COVID-19; antiviral drugs; COVID-19 treatment; COVID-19 vaccine; SARS-CoV-2.