B Lynch Suture and Intrauteribne Balloon Tamponade for Management of Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Comparative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2948-2951
Author(s):  
Mehwish Syed ◽  
Afrah Aman ◽  
Saeeda Safi ◽  
Rabia Nawaz ◽  
Asia Habib ◽  
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Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of intrauterine balloon tamponade and B lynch suture for management of severe postpartum hemorrhage. Study Design: Randomized Control trial Place and Duration: The study was conducted at Gynae & Obs department of Qazi Hussain Ahmad Medical Complex, Nowshera KPK for six months duration from January to 2021 to June 2021. Methods: There were one hundred and twenty patients with ages 20-45 years were presented in this study. All women had severe postpartum hemorrhage were included in this study. Demographically detailed of enrolled cases age, body mass index, gestational age and parity were recorded after taking informed written consent. Patients were equally divided into 2-groups I and II. Group I had 60 patients and received Lynch suture while in group II 60 patients received intrauterine balloon tamponade. Post-operative success rate among both groups were assessed and compared in terms of bleeding control within 10-15 minutes. SPSS 24.0 version was used to analyze the complete data. Results: In group I mean age was 29.09±2.53 years with mean BMI 25.11±7.64 kg/m2 while in group II mean age was 29.02±3.62 years with mean BMI 24.87±6.32 kg/m2. Mean gestational age in group I was 37.87±3.29 weeks and in group II mean gestational age was 38.19±6.41 weeks. Mean parity in group I was 4.03±1.19 and in group II it was 4.01±0.87. Frequency of success rate in group I was significantly higher among 54 (90%) cases as compared to group II 39 (65%) with p value < 0.05. We found that patients of group I was significantly satisfied than that of patients who received intrauterine balloon tamponade. Conclusion: In this research we concluded that lynch suture for the management of severe postpartum hemorrhage among females had higher effectiveness in terms of bleeding control within 15 minutes and with higher satisfaction among patients as compared to those females who received intrauterine balloon tamponade. Keywords: Postpartum hemorrhage, Lynch Suture, intrauterine balloon tamponade, Success Rate

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 3116-3118
Author(s):  
Gulsher . ◽  
Riffat Zahid ◽  
Syed Mehmood Ali ◽  
Muhammad Naveed Shahzad ◽  
Amer Latif ◽  
...  

Objective: To compare the frequency of post dural puncture headache with Quincke 25G and Quincke 27G of spinal needles for spinal anesthesia. Design of the Study: It’s a Randomized control trial. Study Settings: This study was carried out Department of anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, Shaikh Zayed Hospital Lahore from 29-08-2020 to 01-03-2021. Material and Methods: In this prospective study 100 patients were enrolled who were decided to undergo spinal anesthesia. Two groups were made by randomization. In patients of group I, anesthesia was administered by using 25G quincke needle while 27G quincke needle was used for patients in group II. Evaluation of patients was with regard to development of postoperative PDPH within 3-days. Groups were compared by using Chi-square test and a P-value<0.05 was taken statistically significant. Results of the Study: PDHD was seen in 14 (28%) patients in group I and in 4 (8%) patients in group II. Statistically, the difference between the two groups was significant (p<0.05).. Conclusion: Due to less frequency of PDPH with 27G needle, it should be given preference for applying spinal anesthesia over 25G needle. Keywords: Spinal anesthesia, post dural puncture headache; quincle needle.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 1804-1806
Author(s):  
Noman Tariq ◽  
Shahid Rasool Dar ◽  
Khalid Abaidullah ◽  
Sunila Riaz

Aim: To determine the effectiveness among pendant position and traditional sitting position in term of successful spinal puncture in patients underwent caesarean deliveries. Study Design: Randomized control trial Place and Duration of Study: Department of Anaesthesia, Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021. Methodology: One hundred and eighty patients were included. Patient’s detailed demographics were recorded after taking written consent. Patients were aged between 20-50 years. Patients were equally divided into two groups, group I had 90 patients underwent pendant position and group II had 90 patients and underwent for traditional sitting. Randomly one of two positions was performed with the L3-L4 interface in spinal puncture. Time for successful spinal puncture, number of needle to bone contacts and total number of attempts were calculated. Results: Mean age of the patients in group I was 27.6±17.04 years with mean BMI 24.25±2.63 kg/m2 and in group II, mean age was 29.23±14.24 years with mean BMI 26.55±6.36 kg/m2. Mean height of patients in group I was 2.6524±1.0054 meter and in group II was 2.6516±1.0042 meter. Weight of the patients in group I 63.48±22.13 kg and in group II was 65.46±17.19 kg. Success rate after first attempt in group I was 80 (94.44%) and group II was 72 (80%). For spinal needle insertion, fewer mean times was observed in group I 19.55±11.221 sec as compared to group II 28.14±18.226 sec. Number of needle to bone contacts was higher 66.7% in group I and in group II 40%. Number of attempt was less in group I as compared to group II. Conclusion: The pendant position in the pregnant women who had a caesarean sector was much better than the standard position in order to provide the 1st attempt of spinal puncture. Keywords: Caesarean, Spinal anaesthesia, Traditional sitting, Pendant position


2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-80
Author(s):  
Rijuneeta LNU ◽  
Ashok K Gupta

Abstract Ninety-eight cases of nasolacrimal duct obstruction including 6 bilateral cases were included in the study done at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Research, Chandigarh. All the cases had been divided into three groups with Group I including cases in which 12 endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) with dilatation and probing and stent insertion were performed. In Group II, 23 Endo DCR performed with intraoperative dilatation and probing but no stent insertion. Group III included 69 cases of Endo DCR without dilatation and probing and no stent insertion. Overall success rate was found to be 94.3% with Group III cases having a success rate of 97.1% and was found statistically significant on comparing with that of Group II (p value: 0.03).


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-55
Author(s):  
Malati Tripathi ◽  
Kripa Sherchan

Introduction: To compare the efficacy of using sublingual misoprostol and manual vacuum aspiration under local anesthesia in the treatment of spontaneous incomplete miscarriage (of up to 6 to 12 weeks of pregnancy).MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a prospective study performed in Gandaki Medical College (GMC) Teaching Hospital, Pokhara on 150 patients with spontaneous incomplete miscarriage between 6 to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Patients were divided into two groups: group (I) patient who took 400 μg misoprostol every four hourly for maximum of three doses, group (II) patient who underwent manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) under local anesthesia. Only 68 patients in group I and 64 patients in group II completed their follow up and were included in this study.RESULTS: The success rate of MVA under local anesthesia was 100% and misoprostol was 67.7% (p-value <0.05). Both misoprostol and MVA under local anesthesia are effective for treatment of incomplete miscarriage.CONCLUSION: Although success rate of MVA under local anesthesia is more than misoprostol, both MVA and misoprostol can be used, as an effective method of uterine evacuation in incomplete abortion of <12 weeks.Journal of Universal College of Medical SciencesVol. 6, No. 1, 2018, Page: 52-55


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2873-2875
Author(s):  
Mudassar Nazzar ◽  
Muhammad Adeel-Ur- Rehman ◽  
Rizwan Anwar ◽  
Omer Farooq Tanveer ◽  
Muhammad Abdul Hanan ◽  
...  

Objectives: To compare the complications and outcomes of lateral entry pin fixation with medial and lateral pin fixation for Gartland type III supracondylar fractures of humerus. Methodology: This prospective comparative study involving 190 patients of Gartland type III close supracondylar fractures were included. from March-2019 to Dec-2020. In all patients, initially the elbow was mobilized using the splint placed above the elbow joint at 30 to 45 degrees’ flexion. After closed reduction, lateral pinning was applied in group I and in group II lateral and medial cross pinning was applied using the standard protocol. Patients were followed for iatrogenic ulnar nerve injury, radiologic and function outcomes in-terms of loss of reduction, elbow range of motion, loss in carrying angle and functional outcomes. Results: The two groups were comparable for loss of elbow range of motion, loss of carrying angle and loss of Bauman's angle. On clinical examination, immediate post-operative ulnar nerve injury was diagnosed in 4 (4.2%) cases in group II and in no patient in group I (p-value 0.12). Satisfactory functional outcomes were achieved in 85 (89.5%) patients in group I and in 88 (92.6%) patients in group II (p-value 0.44). Conclusion: Lateral pinning provided stable fixation clinically and radiologically as compared to lateral and medial cross pinning. Keywords: Supracondylar fracture of Humerus, Iatrogenic ulnar nerve injury, Lateral pin entry, lateral and medial cross pin entry.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 2289-2291
Author(s):  
Jahangir Anjum ◽  
Talal Safdar ◽  
Muhammad Imran ◽  
Muazzam Fuaad ◽  
Waheed Iqbal ◽  
...  

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the comparison of adverse outcomes in cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic patients presented with coronavirus disease. Study Design: Place and Duration: The department of Medicine of Divisional Headquarters Teaching Hospital Mirpur Azad Kashmir and Mohiuddin Teaching Hospital, Mirpur AJK for six months during the period from October 2020 to March 2021. Methodology: Total 80covid-19 patients of both genders with or without chronic liver disease were enrolled in this study. Patients were aged between 20-55 years. Patients were divided in to two groups. Group I (with cirrhosis 40 patients) and group II (without cirrhosis 40 patients). Outcomes in term of mortality between both groups were examined. All the data was analyzed by SPSS 26.0 version. Results: There were 24 (60%) males and 16 (40%) were females with mean age 44.19±7.65 years in group I while in group II 27 (67.5%) and 13 (32.5%) patients were males and females with mean age 43.62±5.34 years. We found that mortality rate among patients of group I (cirrhotic) had high mortality rate13 (32.5%) as compared to patients without cirrhosis 5 (12.5%) in group II with p-value 0.0003. Conclusion: We concluded in this that frequency of adverse outcomes was significantly high among cirrhotic patients with coronavirus disease as compared to non-cirrhotic patients. Keywords: Corvid-19, Mortality, Chronic Liver Disease


2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhabi Baidya ◽  
Mahfuza Shirin ◽  
Liton Chandra Saha

Background: Adequate neonatal transport is a key component of care of the sick newborns who require referral to tertiary care center. Poor transportation is one of the iatrogenic factors associated with greater neonatal mortality. Neonatal transport is the greatest challenge faced today in our country. The purpose of this study was to find out characteristics of transport of referred neonates and to idention the factors that contribute to mortality.Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted in Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital from June 2013 to November 2013. Both term and preterm neonates who were referred within first seven days of life were included and those with gross congenital abnormalities and left against medical advice were excluded from the study. After enrollment, data were collected using a structured questionnaire including birth details, interventions before transportation, reasons for referral, and details of transportation. Outcome & duration of hospital stay were also recorded. Neonates who were expired considered as group I and who were survived considered as group II. The study variables were analyzed for their association with immediate outcome by applying chi square test and t test. P value <0.05 was considered significant.Results: This study found that out of 332 neonates 181 were expired with 54.5% mortality rate. One eighty one neonates who were expired, considered as group I and one fifty one neonate were survived, considered as group II. The mortality was significantly high in male neonates [RR 0.80 (0.66-0.97)] and neonates those delivered at home [RR 1.34(1.10-1.64)] (p<0.05). Perinatal asphyxia, pre-term low birth weight, neonatal sepsis were the main causes of referral. It was found that transportation without any referral note [RR 1.40 (1.14- 1.71)], no advice regarding maintenance of airway[RR 1.50(1.17- 1.92)]and keeping warm [RR 1.51(1.17-1.950], resuscitation on admission [RR 1.63(1.23-2.17)] and transportation required > 3hours [RR 1.36(1.09-1.69)] were associated with significantly higher mortality among referred transported neonates(p<0.05).Conclusions: This study found that male neonates, home delivery, transportation without any referral note, no advice regarding maintenance of airway and keeping warm, resuscitation needed on admission and prolonged transportation time were significantly associated with mortality of referred transported neonates.Bangladesh J Child Health 2017; VOL 41 (3) :159-164


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shivkumar Gopalakrishnan ◽  
sangeetha kandasamy ◽  
S.Malini ◽  
S.Peer Mohamed ◽  
k.velmurugan

Abstract Background. Approximately 5% of COVID-19 patients suffer near fatal disease. Clinical and radiologic features may predict severe disease albeit with limited specificity and radiation hazard. Laboratory biomarkers are eyed as simple, specific and point of care triage tools to optimize management decisions.This study aimed to study the role of inflammatory markers in prognosticating COVID-19 patients.Methodology. A hospital based retrospective study was conducted on COVID-19 adult inpatients classified into three groups as mild disease-recovered [Group I], severe disease-recovered [Group II] and dead [Group III]. Categorical outcomes were compared using Chi square test. Univariate binary logistic regression analysis was performed to test the association between the explanatory and outcome variables. Unadjusted OR along with 95% CI was calculated. The utility of lab parameters (Ferritin, LDH, D dimer, N/L ratio and PLT/L ratio) in predicting severity of COVID-19 was assessed by Receiver Operative Curve (ROC) analysis. P value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results. The mean age was 49.32 +/- 17.1 years. Among study population, 378 were Group I, 66 Group II, and 56 Group III. Median levels of Ferritin among the 3 groups were 62ng/mL, 388.50 ng/mL and 1199.50 ng/mL. Median value of LDH were 95U/L, 720 and 982.50(p <0.001). D-dimer values of 3 groups were 23.20ng/mL, 104.30 ng/mL and 197.10 ng/mL (p <0.001). CRP done qualitatively was positive in 2 (0.53%), 30 (45.45%) and 53 (94.64%) of patients. The odds of patients suffering severe COVID-19 rose with rising values of ferritin, LDH and D-dimer [unadjusted OR 1.007, 1.004 &1.020]Conclusion. One time measurement of serum ferritin, LDH, D-dimer and CRP is promising to predict outcomes for COVID 19 inpatients. Single qualitative CRP was equally good but more cost effective than quantitative CRP. The most specific combination was NLR, Lymphocyte percentage and D-dimer levels done between 7th – 10th day of symptoms.


2009 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Drenka Turjacanin-Pantelic ◽  
Dragana Bojovic-Jovic ◽  
Biljana Arsic ◽  
Eliana Garalejic

Background/Aim. A modern approach to surgical treatment of tuboperitoneal infertility is based on laporascopic techniques. The aim of this study was to compare results of tuboperitoneal infertility treatment by the use of laparoscopy and classical laparotomy. Methods. A retrospectiveprospective study on 66 women treated operatively form tuboperitoneal infertility was performed. Data from patient's anamnesis and those related to the surgical treatment results, obtained by the use of an inquiry, were used in retrospective and prospective analysis, respectively. Chi-square test was used in statistical analysis. P value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results. Classical laparotomy was used on 34 women in a period from 1996 to 1997, while 32 women were operated laparoscopically in a period from 1999 to 2000. The results were as follows: a total number of conceived women was 16 (24%), seven in the group I (20.6%) and nine in the group II (28.1%); 13 women were with one pregnancy, six in the group I (17.6%) and seven in the group II (22%). Twice pregnant were three women, one in the group I (2.9%) and two in the group II (6.2%). The resulting pregnancies were: five women with abortion spontaneous, two in the group I (5.9%) and three in the group II (9.4%); two women with extrauterine pregnancy in the group I (5.9%); three with pretemporal birth, one in the group I (2.9%) and two in the group II (6.2%), while six women were with the temporal birth, two in the group I (5.9%) and four in the group II (12.5%). Statistical analysis showed that there was no significant difference in the results between these two groups. Conclusion. Surgical treatment of tubeperitoneal infertility, regardless of the used methods (classical laparotomy or laparoscopy) was successful in a great number of women. These methods have a great advantage over in vitro fertilization, and they should not be ignored.


2010 ◽  
Vol 138 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 50-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Biljana Pejovic ◽  
Milica Rankovic-Janevski ◽  
Niveska Bozinovic-Prekajski

Introduction. Drug safety depends on trough levels. Objective. Objective of the study was to measure gentamicin and amikacin trough levels in neonates and to identify risk groups by gestational and postnatal age. Methods. Gentamicin and amikacin were applied according to the clinical practice guidelines. Trough levels (mg/l) were deter- mined using fluorescence polarization immunoassay methodology. Target trough levels were <2 mg/l for gentamicin, and <10 mg/l for amikacin. Patients were divided in 3 groups by gestational age: I ?32, II 33-36, and III ?37 gestational weeks and, by postnatal age, in 2 groups: ?7 and >7 days. Results. Out of 163 neonates, 111 were receiving gentamicin and 52 amikacin. Mean amikacin trough level was 7.8?4.8 mg/l and, in group I 10.5?4.9 mg/l, which was above the target range and significantly higher than in group II (LSD, p<0.05). In the amikacin group, 26 patients were 7 and less, and 26 more than 7 days old, without significant differences in trough levels between the groups. In the gentamicin group, 52.3% of neonates had trough values within the target range. Gentamicin trough level in group I was above the trough range, 3.7?1.8, 2.3?1.5 in group II and, 1.8?1.4 mg/l in group III. The difference in trough levels among the groups was highly significant (F=9.015, p<0.001, ?2=17. 576, p<0.001). Further analysis revealed that differences between groups I and II (LSD, p=0.002) and between I and III (LSD, p=0.000) were highly significant. Conclusion. Obtained gentamicin and amikacin trough levels are high. Inverse correlation has been confirmed between trough level and gestational age, with highly significant difference, and the risk group has been identified. There is obviously a need to change the dosing regimen in terms of those with extended intervals, particularly for neonates of the lowest gestational age, along with pharmacokinetic measurements.


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