iosr-JDMS   Volume-20 ~ Issue-3 ~ March 2021

Abstract: Background: As a result of lockdown measures during Covid 19, all the educational institutions have been temporarily closed. Thus, there occurred a transition from traditional classes to online classes. Materials and Methods: A cross‑sectional observational study was conducted among prosthodontic faculties of various dental colleges under Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). An online structured self -explanatory questionnaire with a consent form attached to it was developed, and the link of the questionnaire comprising of 20 questions was sent through the emails as Google e-forms. Results The response rate obtained for the survey was 78.9%. Results revealed that a large proportion of the faculties (65.34%) stated that e-learning could not enhance conceptual learning in dentistry and suggested (61.38%) that simulatory tools could not complement the hands-on experience in prosthodontics. Conclusion: Online teaching was feasible and helped in the dissemination of knowledge but was not effective in delivering clinical and technical skills needed for moulding a future dentist..

Key Word: Covid-19, Dissemination, Feasibility, Knowledge, Online Teaching, Prosthodontic perceptive

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Abstract: Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is the primary approach used today for the surgical treatment of chronic sinusitis and sinonasal polyps. It is a minimally invasive procedure and is commonly performed under controlled hypotensive anesthesia.[2] Induced or Controlled hypotension is a technique in which the arterial blood pressure is decreased in a predictable and deliberate manner. The intent of deliberate hypotension is to reduce bleeding that facilitate surgery and to decrease the need of blood transfused. In FESS surgeries, impaired visibility of the operative field due to excessive bleeding which leads to various complications[1]. So a dry operative field is necessary for a more definitive removal of the polyp (lesion) which leads less damage to vital structures and thereby tissue infection is also minimized.[1] Controlled hypotension is a......

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Abstract: Background: The importance of intraocular measurement in clinical practice cannot be overemphasized. It is useful in the management of glaucoma, ocular hypertension and other eye conditions. This present study aims to compare the efficacy and utility for intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements of two different instruments in the assessment of Intra-ocular pressure i.e. Goldman Applanation Tonometer (GAT), and Tonopen XL (TP) and to analyse the correlation between these instruments. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional......

Key word: Goldsman Applanation Tonometer; Tonopen tonometer; Intraocular pressure

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Abstract: Tracheostomy is considered as the airway management of choice for patients who need prolonged mechanical ventilation support or airway protection. There are two main tracheostomy techniques: (1) surgical tracheostomy (ST) and (2) percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy (PDT). AIMS AND OBJECTIVES :1. To assess various factors for undergoing tracheostomy in patients admitted at RIMS hospital 2. To determine the association between tracheostomy and other variables of interests. Cross-Sectional Study was carried out for a period of two calendar years from September 2018 to August 2020 at Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur; Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Regional Institute of Medical Sciences.......

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Abstract: SARS COVID-19 is known to cause wide spectra of illness varying from asymptomatic to mild, moderate, severe pneumonia and even death Considerable number of people infected with COVID-19 infection are presenting with features of fatiguability, myalgia, low grade fever, insomnia and persistent vague complaints in the late phase of infection which is unrelated with severity of disease. We are presenting series of cases with post-acute COVID-19 having symptoms of myalgia, depression, fever and fatiguability arthralgia with raised CRP. C-reactive protein, the first acute phase protein to be described, is a sensitive marker of inflammation and tissue damage is an important regulator of inflammatory process and not just a marker of inflammation or infection. Treating these patients reduces morbidity..

KEYWORDS: Arthralgia; CRP; post- acute COVID-19

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Abstract: Evaluation of amniotic fluid volume is a component of every second or third – trimester sonogram, and volumes vary with gestational age. Amniotic fluid volume is usually assessed semi-quantitatively. Measurements include either the single deepest vertical pocket or the sum of the deepest vertical pockets of four equal uterine quadrants.5 The Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) is the sum of the single deepest pocket from each quadrant. A useful guidelines is that the depth of single deepest pocket is 8cm or more or if AFI approximates three times the single deepest pocket of fluid or the sum of all the four vertical deepest quadrants, which is more than 25cm6 . Polyhydramnios may be further categorized according to degrees. Such categorization is primarily used in research studies to stratify risks. Several.....

KEYWORDS: Polyhydramnios, amniotic fluid index (AFI), premature rupture of membrane (PROM), pre-maturity, caesarean section, APGAR score, antenatal complications, intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR), Bi-lateral tubectomy (BLTL), cephalo-pelvic disproportion (CPD), pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH), low birth weight (LBW).

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Abstract: Background: inguinal hernia surgery is most commonly performed surgery worldwide. Over the year many techniques have been involved and now a day tension free repair by using prosthetic mesh is standard of care. Methods: Prospective randomized study was conducted in Dr Ram Manohar Lohia hospital, New Delhi between 5th January 2013 to 23 march 2014 to compare the difference between light weight versus heavy weight mesh uses in Liechtenstein hernioplasty. 33 patients were taken in heavy weight mesh group(HWM) and 33 patients in light weight mesh group(LWM). Results: The pain in groin by visual analogue score at post-operative day 1, 2, 3 and 1 week and 1 month was not statically significant (P value > 0 .05) in both the groups, but at 3 months follow up mean of pain score was 0.09 vs 0.00 (p<0.05) in HWM vs LWM group which.......

KEYWORDS: Inguinal hernia, Liechtenstein hernioplasty, light weight mesh group, heavy weight mesh group, postoperative complications.

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Abstract: Aim: To determine the pattern of traumatic dental injuries in children seen at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Nigeria. Methods: A total of 114 pediatric patients with 162 TDIs aged 1-16 years that met the inclusion criteria were examined clinically and radiographically. Data collected included age, sex, cause of dental trauma, number of teeth affected, type of tooth and type of tooth trauma. Injuries were classified using the Garcia – Godoy's Classification. Data were analysed using SPSS version 20......

KEYWORDS: Traumatic dental injury, children, anterior teeth

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