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Research article:-
* Pallavi .V. Tenglikar1 , G. Ajay Kumar2, R. Kapate3, Shrinivas Reddy4 , Vijayanath.V5.
*1Asst Professor, Dept of Community Medicine khajabandanawaz institute of medical sciences Gulbarga,Karnataka,India.
2 Professor,3 Professor & HOD,4 Biostatistician ,Dept of community medicine, M.R. Medical College, Gulbarga,Karnataka,India.
5 Associate Professor, 5Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, VMKV Medical College & Hospital, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract:- Background: Health care waste is a special category of waste which needs special precautions while handling.
Objectives: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice regarding healthcare waste management among various levels of staff of nursing homes of Gulbarga city. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among maternity /nursing homes in Gulbarga city from December 2008 to November 2009. A total of 44 nursing homes were covered under the study within the limits of Gulbarga Municipal Corporation. The data was collected using pre tested Performa and was analyzed using percentages and Z-test. Results: With respect to knowledge, attitude and the use of personal protective measures the average score is highest in doctors followed by nursing staff and least in housing staff. Whereas when the practical information regarding the Health Care Waste management is assessed, the average score is maximum in housing staff followed by nursing staff and least in doctors. Conclusion: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice between the various levels of staff members was found to be statistically significant.
Keywords:- Health care waste; KAP.
Research article:-
*Gurung Shrijana1,Bhutia Pema Y2 ,Pradhan Jagat2 ,Mukhopadhyay Chiranjay3, Pradhan Uttam2 .
*1M.D, Mirobiologist, 2 Consultant Microbiologist, Sir Thotub Namgyal Memorial Hospital, Gangtok, Sikkim,India.
3 Professor and HOD, Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka,India.
Abstract:- Prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is increasing in the community and has become an emerging public health problem. Community acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) strains differ from Hospital acquired MRSA (HA-MRSA) by causing aggressive infections like furunculosis and necrotizing pneumonia in otherwise young, healthy individuals. Aim: - This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of CA-MRSA in patients attending hospital from April 2010 till March 2011. Materials and Methods: - 2,282 clinical samples from outpatient and hospitalized patients were screened for MRSA. CA-MRSA were identified based on the CDC definition for community acquired infection. Antibiotic resistance pattern was studied by using the Kirby baeur disk diffusion method. Risk factors for hospital associated infections were recorded Results: - Of the 184 strains of S. aureus isolated, 29.3% were MRSA and 48.14% was CA-MRSA. Conclusion:- Methicillin resistance is an increasing menace and routine screening of all isolates is necessary.
Keywords:- CA-MRSA; MRSA; Staphlycoccus aurues; D test; risk factors; Gangtok.
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*Tarun Agarwal, Rachana Singh. Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Lucknow, UP, India.
Abstract:- The presents study focuses on to the characterization of the biological potentials of a bacterium isolated from the oil contaminated soil. The isolate was tested for the salt tolerance, Azo dyes (Acid Orange 7 and Congo red) degradation and for the heavy metal tolerance. Along with the previously mentioned test, Antibiotic susceptibility test, colony characterization studies were also conducted. According to the characterization studies, the bacterium was predicted to be of genus Klebseilla. The bacterial strain was found to degrade the azo dyes used in the studies and was tolerant to salts of heavy metals such as Zinc, Copper, Nickel and Arsenic.
Key words:- Salt tolerance, Azo dye degradation, Heavy metal tolerance, Antibiotic sensitivity test.
Research article:-
* Gopal Bajaj.1, S.A.Kora2, Usha Doddamani3., Kaivallya 4.
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, S.Nijalingappa Medical College and H.S.K. Hospital & Research Center, Bagalkot, 587 102 (Karnataka-India).
2Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, S.Nijalingappa Medical College and H.S.K. Hospital & Research Center, Bagalkot, 587 102 (Karnataka-India).
3Assistant Professor, Department of OBG.,S.Nijalingappa Medical College and H.S.K. Hospital & Research Center, Bagalkot, 587 102 (Karnataka-India).
4PG, Department of Medicine, S.Nijalingappa Medical College and H.S.K. Hospital & Research Center, Bagalkot, 587 102 (Karnataka-India).
Abstract:- General Objective: To access the practice of blood conservation. Specific Objectives: To determine the methods of blood conservation in use, to access the lower limit of hemoglobin for elective procedures, to determine transfusion trigger point in practice, to find out limitations in practice and ways to improve clinical practice. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in April 2012. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed among the surgeons and anesthetists in practice at S. Nijalingappa Medical College and H.S.K. Hospital & Research Centre. Navanagar, Bagalkot. The data gathered was analyzed using the SPSS Software. Results: Of participants who agreed to fill the questionnaires, 75% were males. The most prevalent specialty was Obstetrics and gynecology (28.85%), followed by orthopedic and surgery (19.23% each) and anesthesia (15.38%). The lowest hemoglobin limit before the patient was allowed into the theatre for elective procedures was 10 g/dl while individual transfusion triggers points ranged from hemoglobin of 6 to 10 g/dl. Majority of the doctors would avoid homologous blood transfusion in order to avoid transfusion-related diseases and reaction. Regarding knowledge of blood conservation methods and means of avoiding homologous blood, the use of diathermy was highest (80.77%), followed by use of hematinics (75%), and good nutrition (65.38%). Also in practice, diathermy was the most frequently used (67%), followed by hematinics (63.4%), good nutrition (48.08%), while the Ovadje cell saver was least. Suggestions from respondents on the ways of limiting transfusion-related problems included optimization of patients (24.5%), good screening (20%), improvement of standard of living (17.7%) and personnel training (13.3%). Conclusion: There is an agreement with the global trend geared toward minimizing the use of homologous blood by doctors in our hospital. However, our practice must continually be refined by continuing medical education in order to keep everyone informed of changes in practice. The Government must improve the quality of service by the provision of unavailable information and necessary infrastructure.
Keywords:-Auotologous blood, blood conservation, minimize homologous transfusion.
Original research article:-
*Meenakshi M Dhadave1,G Ajay Kumar2, Shrinivas Reddy3,Kapate Rajshekar4,Vijayanath.V5 1Associate Professor, 2Professor,3 Biostatistician, 4 Prof &HOD, Department of Community Medicine, M.R.Medical College, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India.
5Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract:- Woman in India today has achieved or is struggling to achieve freedom and a new place in society. She can work in many fields. Education is expanding her universe. Out of 100 female nurses,85 were interviewed. Majority of nurses with 40% (34) were in the age group of 41-50 years followed by 35.29% (30) were in the age group of 31 to 40 years. 81.18 % (69) nurses were married and 9.41% (8) were widows. Hindus constitute 60% (51) , Christians 31.76% and Muslims 8.24 (7). 64.71 (55) belonged to nuclear family. 82.35% (70) accepted the job due to economic consideration. Permanent family planning was the method of choice among 89.65% (52) of acceptors. 61.18% (52) were facing health related problems and 36.47% (31) were facing social problems. However 95.29 % (81) were satisfied with their job.
Key words:- Work related problems, Nursing staff, Government General hospital.