Publications by authors named "Chandra Mouli Tatikonda"
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a teaching module on ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) for ICU nurses, which included lectures, debriefing, and feedback sessions.
- *The results showed a significant improvement in knowledge and skills among the paramedical staff, with posttest scores reflecting better performance compared to pretest scores.
- *However, a follow-up at 6 months indicated a decline in knowledge and skills over time, suggesting the need for ongoing training or refresher courses.
Background: Spinal anesthesia is a safe anesthetic technique commonly practiced. However, it is associated with hypotension (33%), bradycardia (13%), and shivering which are induced by hypovolemia, sympathetic blockade, and Bezold-Jarisch reflex through intracardiac serotonin (5HT3) receptors and vagus nerve.
Aim: To study the effect of intravenous (i.