Pak J Med Sci
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This study aimed to explore the perceptions of frontline Healthcare Workers (HCWs) towards managing COVID-19 in Tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. ⋯ Negative emotions predominated in the beginning and positive emotions emerged gradually. PPE and administrative support played significant role. HCWs' mental health was maintained in part by their self-coping styles. The findings of this study can be employed to inform and enhance future pandemic response initiatives.
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To evaluate the quality and standard of hand-written operative notes in a teaching institute. ⋯ It is observed that the operative surgical notes were however explainable about the procedure, but quality and standard was not matchable with that of Royal College of Surgeons notes. Hence, a lack of formal training for the resident surgeons in operative notes writing was observed. This study is a thought provoker to the surgeons and a guide to resident trainees, and hospital management to provide a handful operative notes writing theme in the form of performa provided in the department.
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To determine the frequency of new-onset diabetes mellitus (NODM) in patients with COVID-19 in a tertiary care hospital. ⋯ A significant number of patients with COVID-19 infection are prone to develop new-onset diabetes during their admission to the hospital.
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To assess the effects of in-bed cycling (IBC) combined with high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) on arterial oxygen and respiratory dynamics in patients with severe respiratory failure (RF). ⋯ IBC combined with HFNC can significantly improve arterial oxygen levels, lung function, and respiratory dynamics in patients with severe RF. IBC in combination with HFNC is associated with shorter stay time in the ICU, reduced of ICU-acquired weakness, and better physical recovery of patients.
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To compare frequency of caesarean section in singleton primary-para women induced at 39 week and its comparison with conventional management. The other objective was comparison of perinatal and neonatal outcomes. ⋯ No significant difference was observed in frequencies of CS, Foetal, Neonatal, and Maternal outcomes.