Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2023
Relationship of End Expiratory Lung Volume, Compliance, and Plateau Pressure in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
COVID-19 ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome), caused by SARS-CoV-2, involves a decrease in the end expiratory lung volume (EELV), compliance, and hypoxemia. The authors retrospectively analysed the relationship between the EELV, Plateau pressure (Pplat), and compliance of the respiratory system in a group of 21 mechanically ventilated COVID ARDS patients with moderate to severe hypoxia who were subjected to a recruitment manoeuvre. Further, these parameters were studied after dividing them into two groups as Group 1 of clinically non-recruitable and Group 2 of clinically recruitable patients. There was relationship between EELV, compliance, and Pplat among those patients who were clinically recruited versus those who were not in a homogeneous group of COVID ARDS patients. ⋯ In Group 2, the statistical values of EELV and compliance were (r = 0.605, p<0.001), EELV and Pplat were r = -0.391, p<0.05, compliance and Pplat were r = -0.848, p<0.001. The additional information gained after understanding this relationship can help to optimise ventilator settings. Key Words: COVID, ARDS, End expiratory lung volume, Plateau pressure, Compliance, Recruitment, Ventilation.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2023
ChatGPT: Transcending Language Limitations in Scientific Research Using Artificial Intelligence.
Health and scientific researchers in non-English speaking countries such as Pakistan, are not proficient in English, which limits their ability to communicate their ideas and findings to the international scientific community. ChatGPT is a large language model that can help non-native English speakers to write high-quality scientific papers much faster by assisting them in conveying their ideas in a clear and understandable manner, as well as avoiding common language errors. In fact, ChatGPT has already been used in publication of research papers, literature reviews, and editorials. ⋯ It is suggested that ChatGPT should be employed to complement writing and reviewing tasks but should not be relied on to generate original content or perform essential analysis, as it cannot replace human expertise, contextual knowledge, experience, and intelligence. Researchers should exercise caution and thoroughly scrutinise the generated text for accuracy and plagiarism before incorporating it into their work. Key Words: Artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, Health research, Scientific research.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2023
Workplace Based Learning (WBL): An Effective Learning Modality during Orthopaedics Surgical Clerkship: Students' Perspective.
To evaluate the student's perspective about educational and training efficacy of workplace based learning (WBL) during surgical clerkship in Orthopaedics amongst 4th and 5th year medical students. ⋯ Orthopaedics, Workplace based learning (WBL), Student, Clerkship, Learning environment.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2023
Clinical Characteristics and Intraoperative Reduction Technique of Thoracolumbar Fractures Combined with Posterior Column Injury.
To analyse the clinical characteristics of thoracolumbar fractures combined with posterior column injury, and explore its intraoperative reduction technique with clinical efficacy. ⋯ Burst fracture, Pedicle screw, Internal fixation, Thoracic, Lumbar.