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Surpur, Rajeshwari
- Post-operative Pulmonary Complications after Elective Abdominal Surgery
Authors
1 Department of Surgical Oncology, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere-577005, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere-577005, Karnataka, IN
3 Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, S.S.Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere-577005, Karnataka, IN
4 Dept. of Pharmacology, S.S Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davangere- 577005, Karnataka, IN
5 Department of Microbiology, S.S Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davangere- 577005, Karnataka, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 3, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 114-117Abstract
The incidence of post operative pulmonary infection vary according to the definition of post operative complications and the surgical site.
Aim
Main aim is to study the incidence and various risk determinants of postoperative pulmonary complications following elective abdominal surgery.
Methodology
A total of 103 patients who had an elective abdominal surgery were assessed for complications.
Results
Among 103 patients, 24.27% developed postoperative pulmonary complications. More commonly the elderly men, obese, smokers, prolonged surgery time and midline vertical incision were other determinants for developing complications.
Conclusion
Adequate preoperative evaluation of pulmonary functions can reduce pulmonary morbidity in a high risk patient undergoing an elective abdominal surgery.
Keywords
Postoperative Complications, Pulmonary ComplicationsReferences
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Authors
1 Department of Surgical Oncology, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Davangere 577005, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Davangere 577005, Karnataka, IN
3 Dept. of Pharmacology, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Davangere 577005, Karnataka, IN
4 Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Davangere 577005, Karnataka, IN
5 Dept. of Microbiology, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Davangere 577005, Karnataka, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 2, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 33-37Abstract
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality in women, especially in the developing countries, where palliative care is not greatly emphasized.
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The primary objective is to analyse the various medical, ethical and legal issues faced by terminally ill gynaecological cancer patients. The other objectives being pain assessment, overall health related quality of life, economic issues and to determine preferences regarding decision making and information disclosure to patients.
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A non interventional hospital based cross-sectional survey of 100 terminallly ill patients was conducted over a period of 2 years (March 2007 - April 2009).With an informed consent, the patient is asked to complete a questionaire.
Results-Medical problems
74% of patients had intolerable pain, so deprived of sound sleep. 98% of them suffered from some form of depression. Poor educational status and poverty made these patients highly dependable on family members for financial assistance (64%). Comparatively the more elderly patients experienced an inner fear, as they were neglected or abandoned by the care takers.
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With good doctor-patient relationship, communication about diagnosis and management was established in 50% of cases, but majority of them (81%) were not involved in decision making, which amounts to medical negligence.
Legal problems
None of the patients were aware of their legal rights during the course of their illness
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Authors
1 Dept. of Pharmacology, S.S Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davangere 577005 Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Pharmacology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, IN
3 Dept. of Microbiology, Sri Devraj Urs Medical College, Karnataka, IN
4 Department of Microbiology, Sri Devraj Urs Medical College, Karnataka, IN
5 Dept. of Anatomy, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences, Karnataka, IN
6 Dept. of Forensic Medicine, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences, Karnataka, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 2, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 106-109Abstract
Pharmaceutical companies face the challenge that only ten percent of compounds tested in clinical trials eventually make it to the market and out of these, only a few will succeed to generate profit. Utilization of genetically altered animals (transgenic animals) in the pharmaceutical industry provides important insights into the function and interaction of particular gene products. Now, with the help of advanced technology numerous transgenic animals have been produced. The advent of transgenic animals has influenced the attrition rate in pharmaceutical research and development by increasing the quality of both targets and compounds. As with any experimental animal model, transgenic animals also have certain limitations but still they provide a powerful tool for the advancement of drugs in the pharmaceutical industry.Keywords
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