Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2021
Strength of Motivation among Public and Private Dental Students for the Field of Education: A Comparative and Correlational Study.
To compare and correlate the strength of motivation for the field of education among public and private dental students of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. ⋯ There was no significant difference in the strength of motivation between public and private sector dental students. Furthermore, in overall correlational aspects, significant results were recorded. The study also showed no impact of last educational institute attended on motivational powers. Key Words: Motivation, Students, Dental, Strength of motivation for medical school - revised (SMMS-R), Public institute, Private institute.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2021
Diagnostic Accuracy of Serum Procalcitonin (PCT) as an Early Biomarker of Neonatal Sepsis using Blood Culture as Gold Standard.
To ascertain the diagnostic accuracy of serum PCT as an early biomarker of neonatal sepsis using blood culture as gold standard, so that the condition could be diagnosed and managed early to prevent and reduce morbidity and mortality in neonates. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. ⋯ PCT is a very useful biomarker for the early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis, showing 84.2% diagnostic accuracy. Thus PCT can help in making early clinical decisions regarding management of patients. Key Words: Diagnostic accuracy, PCT, Neonatal sepsis.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2021
Case ReportsEmbolisation of the Coronary Arterial Tree with Thick Contrast Material during Coronary Angiography.
A 58-year male was referred to our centre with an acute inferior ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). During the primary percutaneous coronary intervention, he suddenly collapsed with severe hypotension and severe bradycardia. ⋯ This is a rare case of contrast embolisation, which is completely preventable but fatal, if undetected. Key Words: Coronary angiography, Contrast material, Contrast embolisation.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2021
Polishing the Teaching of Affective Domain in Online Education.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the overall education system in general and medical education in particular. While the cognitive and psychomotor domains were regularly taught in most medical schools, the affective domain was mostly left to informal teaching through role modelling. With the switch to online teaching, the dynamics of role modelling has changed, and the students do not observe their clinical teachers communicating with patients and colleagues. ⋯ The five levels of affective domain namely; receiving, responding, valuing, organising and characterisation, can be taught to some extent. This paper describes the different strategies which can be utilised for online education for each level of the affective domain, and help students learn valuing emotions of others, that is an essential attribute required by a competent physician. Key Words: Affective domain, Teaching, COVID-19, Undergraduate medical students.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2021
Case ReportsPancreatic Abscess Misdiagnosed and Treated as Pancreatic Cancer.
A preoperative diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is not hundred percent accurate. Because of the uncertainty in the diagnosis of pancreatic tumours, some benign pancreatic diseases have been misdiagnosed as pancreatic cancer and treated with surgical resection. This approach has a significant negative impact on the physical and psychological well-being of the patients. ⋯ Therefore, our case findings highlight the need that clinicians should be aware of the differential diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and consider the possibility of a pancreatic abscess preoperatively, especially in patients with diabetes. Laparoscopic exploration is recommended to avoid the trauma caused by an open surgery. Key Words: Pancreatic cancer, Abscess, Surgery.