scholarly journals EXISTING SURGICAL GOWNS

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (06) ◽  
pp. 823-827
Author(s):  
Farzana Kishwar ◽  
Samia Kalsoom
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Unit Length ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
The Body ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Surgical Gowns

Textiles perform as an interface between the body and environment. In the newgeneration of textiles, this potential of textiles is being utilized to provide the resistance not onlyagainst weather but also against micro-organisms and collision forces etc. the type of weavehas a strong impact on its physical properties. Type of weave also affects the suitability of thematerial end use. According to a study by Behera plain weave is more suitable for surgicalapparels in comparison with twill weave because of large pores between two adjoining yarns onintersection. Fabric construction parameters determine the strength of the fabric. Parametersare: mass per unit area, number of threads per unit length, maximum force using the stripmethod, & yarn count (yarn number). A fabric with high thread count does not allow themicroorganisms to pass through a fabric than a fabric having low/less count. Different Surfacefinishes help to decrease the bacterial growth on the surface of fabric. Plasma coated Nonwovensamples are better repellent of pathogens than re-usable woven fabrics. All surgicalattire has to meet some given standards for tensile strength which dictates the rate of wear andtear that will affect the required properties. The thought behind this study was to evaluate andcompare the tensile strength of existing surgical gowns among the groups. Objectives: 1) Tofind out the Tensile Strength of existing surgical gown fabric before and after laundering (amongthree groups of hospitals). 2) To compare the results of Tensile Strength of existing surgicalgowns (among three groups of hospitals) being used in hospitals of Lahore. Study Design: Thestudy has experimental design. Period: March 2011- March. 2012. Materials and methods:Samples of fabric used for making surgical gowns were collected from different hospitals ofLahore and evaluated for Tensile Strength before and after laundering at Textile Lab. Resultand Conclusions: On the whole a decreasing trend was observed for tensile strength in all3 groups of hospitals from 0 to 20th laundering. Group B of hospitals showed lowest tensilestrength observation whereas the highest value was observed in group A of hospitals. Thelowest observation for tensile strength was found in Group B of hospitals whereas in group Cthe highest value was observed it’s clear that fabrics of group B showed lowest tensile strengthrating in test results for both warp and weft directions. Whereas group A of hospitals showedhighest tensile strength test results among the groups in warp and in weft group C showed highresults.

scholarly journals A Comparative Clinical Study of Trikarshika Kwatha with and without Lifestyle Modification in the Management of Vatarakta with Special Reference to Hyperuricaemia

2021 ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Md Tanzil Ansari ◽  
Sukumar Ghosh ◽  
Shailendra Kumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Comparative Clinical Study ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
High Level ◽  
Urate Crystals

Nowadays, people are more vulnerable to metabolic disorders due to their faulty dietary and behavioural habits. One such disorder is Vatarakta which causes functional impairment due to involvement of Sandhi (joints). It is manifested by Ruk, Toda, Sparsha asahatva, Shopha, Raga, Daha and Stabdhata in Sandhi. Vatarakta can be correlated with Hyperuricaemia or Gout due to similarity in their clinical features. Hyperuricaemia is defined as abnormally high level of uric acid in blood (i.e. >6mg/dl in female and >7mg/dl in male). On the other hand, Gout is an inflammatory response to monosodium urate crystals formed secondary to hyperuricaemia. Aims and objectives: 1. To evaluate the effectiveness of Trikarshika kwatha and lifestyle modification in the management of Vatarakta. 2. To compare the effects of Trikarshika kwatha with and without lifestyle modification in the management of Vatarakta. Materials and methods: Raw herbs of the research formulation were collected after proper identification and Kwatha was prepared for oral administration. For the clinical study, total 60 patients were selected on the basis of selection criteria. Selected patients were randomly divided into two groups. (i) Group A: 30 patients were treated with Trikarshika kwatha. (ii) Group B: 30 patients were treated with Trikarshika kwatha along with Lifestyle modification. Individual patient was treated for 45 days along with follow up at the interval of every 15 days. To assess the effectiveness of treatment, scoring pattern was followed for subjective and objective parameters. They were assessed before and after treatment. The collected data were analysed statistically by using Paired t-test. Results: On the basis of all statistical data, it can be said that patients of Group B showed better results in all parameters in comparison to patients of Group A. Conclusion: Both Trikarshika kwatha and Lifestyle modification are affective but Trikarshika kwatha with Lifestyle modification is more effective than Trikarshika kwatha without Lifestyle modification in the management of Vatarakta.

scholarly journals Protocol on Comparative Clinical Efficacy of Tryushanadi Guggul and Navaka Guggul in Sthoulya (Overweight)

2021 ◽  
pp. 169-175
Author(s):  
Ashvini Dineshrao Pardhekar ◽  
Sadhana Misar(Wajpeyi) ◽  
Vinod Ade
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Arm Circumference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Excessive Intake ◽  
Group B ◽  
Excessive Accumulation

Background: Sthoulya is Medovaha Strotodushtijanya vyadhi, which includes abnormal and excessive accumulation of Medodhatu in the body. This is caused by lack of physical and mental activity, daytime sleep, excessive intake of madhur (sweet), snigdha ahar (oily diet) results in  increase Kaphadosha and meda which results in Sthoulya (overweight) having symptoms of mild dysponea, thirst, drowsiness, excess sleep, appetite, offensive smell from the body, incapability to work and incapability to participate in sexual intercourse. Aim: Comparative clinical efficacy of Tryushanadi Guggul and Navaka Guggul in Sthoulya (overweight). Materials and methods: Total 60 patients of Sthoulya will enrolled and will divided into two groups (each group contains 30). Patients in group A (experimental group) will be given 1 gram Tryushanadi Guggul two times a day after meal with honey and in group B (control group)1 gram Navaka Guggul will administered two times a day after meal with honey for 30 days. Dietary changes and walking (30 minutes) will be advised to patients of both groups. Follow up will be taken on 15th day and 30th day. Assessment of subjective parameters like kshudrashwasa (exertional dyspnoea), swedadhikya (perspiration), atikshudha (increased appetite), nidradhikya (increased sleep) and objective parameters like body weight, B.M.I., mid arm circumference, waist-hip ratio and lipid profile will be done before and after treatment. Results: Subjective and objectives outcomes will be assessed by statistical analysis. Conclusion: It will be drawn from the result obtained.

scholarly journals A Study to Compare Effect of Hold-Relax v/s Static Stretching on Elbow Flexors Muscle Spasticity in Stroke - A Comparative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 309-313
Author(s):  
Dafda Renuka H ◽  
Shah Shreya R
Keyword(s):  
Functional Independence ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Elbow Flexors ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Muscle Spasticity ◽  
Modified Ashworth Scale ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background: Stroke is a condition in which Spasticity in the body musculature greatly affect the functional independence of the patients. Hold- Relax and Static Stretching is one of the useful treatment to reduce Spasticity. Aim: To find out the effect of Hold – Relax V/S Static Stretching on Elbow flexors muscle Spasticity in Stroke Patient Materials and Methods: 20 subjects were randomly allocated into two groups (Group A and Group B). For 10 subjects in Group A Control group was given Static Stretching with conventional rehab and Group B Experimental group was given Hold- Relax with conventional rehab. Treatment were given to 3 weeks 3 sets per sessions. The outcome measure used to assess the Spasticity before and after the intervention was Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). Results and Discussion: The Hold-Relax group showed a significant reduction in Spasticity of Elbow flexors muscle, compared to the control group (p<0.05). Conclusions: Hold- Relax is more effective than Static Stretching. Key words: Stroke, Spasticity, Hold- Relax, Static Stretching, MAS.

scholarly journals SURGICAL GOWN FABRIC;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (07) ◽  
pp. 966-971
Author(s):  
Farzana Kishwar ◽  
Fatima Ali
Keyword(s):  
P Value ◽  
Surface Wetting ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Study Materials ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Surgical Gown ◽  
Group B ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Surgical Gowns

Objectives: 1. To find out the affect of surface wetting of existing surgical gownfabric before and after laundering (among three groups of hospitals). 2. To compare the resultsof surface wetting of existing surgical gowns among three groups of hospitals. Study Design:The study has Experimental design. Period: March, 2017- June, 2017. Setting: This fabricwas collected from different govt. and private hospitals under study. Materials and Methods:The surgical gown fabric was used as sample for experiments. All the experimental work wasdone at PCSIR Labs. Lahore. Result and Conclusion: According to the above graph figure 04the resistance of fabric to surface wetting (spray test) was absolutely same in Group B and C.However, in Group A, the values were slightly greater than other two groups from new gown to10th laundering intervals and became null in further laundering, similar to group A and B. Theresistance to surface wetting nullified in almost all groups after 5th laundry and no statisticaldifference was observed in resistance of fabric in all groups i.e. (p-value=0.423). These gownsdid not match any international standard or parameter either. After repeated launderings mostof the gowns were torn and became discolored. Among three groups under study group Ashowed highest ratings in ISO-Spray test where as for weft yarns group c failed the test.

scholarly journals Pijat Oketani dan Tekanan di Titik Akupresur GB-21 terhadap Produksi ASI pada Ibu Post Sectio Caesarea

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 305-313
Author(s):  
Putri Permata Sari ◽  
Irna Nursanti ◽  
Giri Widakdo
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Sectio Caesarea ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of oketani massage and acupressure pressure of GB-21 on milk production in post-Caesarea section mothers. The research method used is quantitative research with a quasi-experimental research design, one group pre-posttest design. The results showed that the pressure on the acupressure point of GB-21 was sufficient based on mother and baby indicators. The statistical test results showed differences in milk production before and after pressure at the acupressure point of Gb-12 (p-value = 0.000). In conclusion, oketani massage is more effective in increasing milk production in group A, post section caesarea mothers compared to group B, the pressure at the acupressure point Gb-21 from infant indicators.   Keywords: Gb-21 Acupressure, Breast Milk, Oketani Massage, Sectio Caesarea

Study the Relationship Between Estrogen Hormone and Calcium in Normal Females Before and After Menopause in Baghdad / Iraq

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameerah Mustafa ◽  
Asal Tawfeeq ◽  
Hadeel Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Age Range

This study involved the collection of (90) samples of women serum which included (30) serum samples collected from women before menopause (reproductive women) in the age range of (22-43) years and were considered as (group A- control). While, (group B) included (30) serum samples collected from women using oral contraceptive pills between the ages of (22-43) years old. Whereas, another (30) serum samples were collected from women after menopause between the ages of (43-54) years and were considered as (group C). All of the collected serum samples were subjected to a number of serological and chemical tests for the measurement of (E2, HDL, LDL and Ca). Then, the obtained data were statistical analyzed and results showed a significant decrease (p˂ 0.05) in (E2 ,Ca and HDL) levels in menopausal women compared to that of the normal healthy controls. While, there were non-significant decrease (p> 0.05) in (E2, Ca and HDL) levels in women taking oral contraceptive when compared to the normal healthy controls. On the other hand, a significant increase (p˂ 0.05) was recorded in LDL level in menopausal women compared to that of the normal healthy controls whereas, no-significant increase (p˃ 0.05) in the LDL level in women taking oral contraceptives when compared to the control women.

Effect of Sample Storage Conditions on Body Burden Analysis of Organic Contaminants in Unionid Mussels

1992 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 833-844 ◽  
Author(s):  
Micheline Hanna
Keyword(s):  
Organic Contaminants ◽  
Body Burden ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sample Storage ◽  
Pcb Congeners ◽  
Unionid Mussels ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group B

Abstract In order to quantitatively assess the effect of sample storage conditions on the body burden analysis of organic contaminants, a comparative analysis was carried out on the unionid mussel Elliptic complanata. The mussels were divided into two groups, each with distinct storage conditions, while Group A was kept in the freezer at −20°C, Group B was kept in the refrigerator for five days at 5°C. All the compounds present in the control were also present in Group B samples. Analysis of the organic contaminants in each of these two groups showed that for total PCB concentrations, the two treatments were not significantly different; however when compared individually 6 of the 13 PCB congeners showed significant differences. The observed differences were relatively small for individual PCB congeners (7.1 to 15.3%), higher for chlorobenzenes (10.5 to 36.4%), and yet higher for HCE (44.1%); the difference for HCE, although large is nevertheless not significant, even if only marginally so.

A Comparative Study of Amalaki Choorna along with Madhu and Vata Twak Kashaya Yoni Pichu Dharana in the Management of Shweta Pradara

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renuka M. Tenahalli
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Pathological Condition ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Phosphorus Iron ◽  
Group B ◽  
Busy Schedule ◽  
Iron And Calcium

Shweta Pradara (Leucorrhoea) is the disease which is characterized by vaginal white discharge. Vaginal white discharge this symptom is present in both physiological and pathological condition, when it becomes pathological it disturbs routine life style of the woman. Most of the women in the early stage will not express the symptoms because of hesitation and their busy schedule. If it is not treated it may leads to chronic diseases like PID (Garbhashaya Shotha etc.) Charaka mentioned Amalaki Choorna along with Madhu and Vata Twak Kashaya Yoni Pichu Dharana. This treatment is used in Shweta Pradara shown positive results, hence a study was under taken to assess its clinical efficacy. 30 diagnosed patients of Shweta Pradara were randomly selected, allocated in three groups. Group A and Group B received Amalaki Choorna with Madhu and Vata Twak Kashaya Yoni Pichu Dharana respectively and Group C received Amalaki Choorna with Madhu followed by Vata Twak Kashaya Yoni Pichu Dharana for 15 days. The patients were assessed for the severity of the symptoms subjectively and objectively before and after the treatment and at the end of the follow up. Data from each group were statistically analyzed and were compared. No side effects were noted and it may be considered as an effective alternative medicine in Shweta Pradara (leucorrhea). Amalaki is rich in natural source of vitamin C and contains phosphorus, iron and calcium. Honey contains carbohydrate, vitamin C, phosphorus iron and calcium. All together these help to increase Hb% and immunity. Vata Twak Kashaya contains tannin which helps to maintain normal pH of the vagina.

scholarly journals Comparative study between fascia lata and temporalis fascia in myringoplasty

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman Ali Abdel Fattah ◽  
Abdel Hay Rashad Elasy ◽  
Ahmed Helmy Hoseini ◽  
Tarek Abdel Rahman Abdel Hafez
Keyword(s):  
Tympanic Membrane ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Fascia Lata ◽  
The Body ◽  
Temporalis Fascia ◽  
Fascia Graft ◽  
Fascia Lata Graft ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B

Abstract Background Repair of a perforated tympanic membrane (myringoplasty) can facilitate normal middle ear function, resist infection, and help re-establish normal hearing. Autogenous graft materials are the most popular graft materials used in myringoplasty because of their easy acceptability by the body. This study is conducted to compare between temporalis fascia graft and fascia lata graft in myringoplasty for patients with tubo-tympanic dry perforation. Results A total of 60 patients with persistent dry tympanic membrane perforation were included in our study during the period from January 2018 to May 2020. Patients underwent myringoplasty with temporalis fascia (30 patients as group A) or fascia lata (30 patients as group B). Patients were scheduled for follow-up visits concerning graft status, ear discharge, and audiograms. The mean postoperative air-bone gap in group A was 17.5 ± 4 after 1 month and 8.6 ± 6.9 after 3 months, while in group B, the mean postoperative air-bone gap was 17.6 ± 4.9 after 1 month and 9.4 ± 7.5 after 3 months. There was 90% success in graft uptake in group A, while there was 80% success in group B. Conclusion Using temporalis fascia is still the best and most trustworthy technique of myringoplasty compared to fascia lata graft. However, fascia lata can be a good alternative to temporalis fascia especially in cases of revision myringoplasty, ears having large perforation, or near-total perforation where the chances of residual perforation are high because of the limited margin of remnant tympanic membrane overlapping the graft.

scholarly journals Application and practice of a step-by-step method combined with case-based learning in Chinese otoendoscopy education

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fanqin Wei ◽  
Qiyang Sun ◽  
Zili Qin ◽  
Huiwen Zhuang ◽  
Guangli Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Experience ◽  
Step Method ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Case Based Learning ◽  
Group A ◽  
Clinical Thinking ◽  
Group B ◽  
Learning Interest ◽  
Case Based

Abstract Background Standardized training allows more physicians to master otoendoscopic surgery. However, the lecture-based learning (LBL) applied in otoendoscopy teaching may not be conducive to training students in clinical thinking and surgical ability. It is necessary to explore innovative methods for otoendoscopy teaching. This study aimed to determine the effect of a step-by-step (SBS) method combined with case-based learning (CBL) in otoendoscopy teaching. Methods Fifty-nine physicians who participated in otoendoscopy training were selected as the study subjects and randomly divided into two groups (A and B). Group A underwent training with the SBS & CBL method, while Group B underwent training with the LBL & CBL method. The effects of these two methods for otoendoscopy training were compared by evaluation of professional skills and questionnaires before and after the training. Results Proficiency in otoendoscopic anatomy and grades for both professional knowledge and otoendoscopic skills were significantly higher in Group A than in Group B(P < 0.05). In terms of learning interest, surgical ability, acting capacity during surgery, reducing surgical complications, and satisfaction with learning experience, all responses from Group A were better than those from Group B(P < 0.05). Conclusions The SBS & CBL method may help to improve ability in otoendoscopic surgery and clinical thinking and appears suitable for endoscopy teaching.

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