The Production, Assessment, and Utility of 3D-Printed Video Laryngoscopes in Eastern India: A Low-Cost Alternative to Conventional Video Laryngoscopes.

Introduction Recognizing the limitations of traditional direct laryngoscopes, particularly in difficult airway situations, video laryngoscopy has emerged as a potentially safer and more effective alternative. This study evaluated the utility of two 3D-printed video laryngoscopes: a standard geometry video laryngoscope (SGVL), resembling the traditional Macintosh blade, and a hyper-angulated video laryngoscope (HAVL) with a more curved design. Their performance was compared to a standard Macintosh direct laryngoscope across various intubation parameters.

Ventricular Septal Rupture and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Healthcare.

This case report highlights the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for the diagnosis of ventricular septal rupture (VSR), a severe consequence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). VSR has a broad spectrum of signs and inconspicuous symptoms, making the diagnosis difficult. POCUS offers non-invasive, real-time cardiac imaging and has an advantage over other methods due to its ability to identify VSR early.

Uncommon Presentation of Undiagnosed B-Cell Lymphoproliferative Disorder as Nodular Pulmonary Amyloidosis.

B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders are characterized by the accumulation of mature B lymphocytes in the bone marrow, lymphoid tissues, and/or peripheral blood. They can cause amyloid deposits in the lungs. In rare cases, lung nodules can be the first sign of this disorder.

The Designing, Testing, and Utility of a 3D-Printed Respirator: A Hospital's Journey Into Self-Sustainability During COVID-19.

Objective The current global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains and the production of essential goods and services. This includes personal protective equipment (PPE) kits, respirators, and other protective devices. Hence efforts were made to prototype and produce 3D-printed N95 respirators to fill the gap in supply.

Effect of Abstinence on Audio-Visual Reaction Time in Chronic Smokers Pursuing a Professional Course.

Introduction: It has now been proven that tobacco abuse is the leading cause for various carcinomas such as oral, lung and oesophageal. It also leads to atherosclerosis of major vessels, development of hypertension, autoimmune disorders, COPD, bronchitis, asthma, bronchiectasis, etc. Most smokers are dependent on nicotine and abstinence from smoking results in tobacco withdrawal and craving.