Publications by authors named "Ajith Kumar A K"
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- - The study examines the effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women and their newborns by analyzing nine cases of pregnant patients who needed ICU care between September 2020 and September 2021.
- - Symptoms in these patients mainly included cough, with some requiring invasive mechanical ventilation; most ended up having caesarean sections, with a few delivering preterm.
- - Despite the positive outcomes, the study stresses the need for a personalized healthcare approach and strong medical infrastructure for effectively managing pregnant women affected by COVID-19.
TB is a major concern in the paediatric age group, especially in India. More than 3.33 lakh children between 0 and 14 years of age are affected by TB.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: Ajith Kumar AK, Nikhil N. Innovations with Validation: An Ingenious Way Forward? Indian J Crit Care Med 2023;27(6):377-378.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdrenomedullin (ADM) is a 52 amino acid containing free circulating vasoactive peptide hormone found to be active in various pathophysiological states including sepsis. High ADM levels at admission have been correlated with vasopressor requirements, organ dysfunction, and mortality in sepsis patients. ADM stimulation results in vasodilation and loss of vascular resistance in humans resulting in hypotension with the potential for negative impact in septic shock.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIs Anxiety a Rising Concern during COVID-19 Pandemic among Healthcare Workers?
Indian J Crit Care Med
May 2020
: Murthy PR, Venkatesha Gupta KV, Ajith Kumar AK. Is Anxiety a Rising Concern during COVID-19 Pandemic among Healthcare Workers? Indian J Crit Care Med 2020;24(5):369-370.
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