SimCapture app video performance assessment versus real-time instructor-based performance evaluation of undergraduates in neonatal resuscitation-an agreement study.

Undergraduates are trained in the basic neonatal resuscitation programme (NRP) and evaluated for skill acquisition by NRP performance evaluation test (PET). Video use improves the validity of assessment when video-information adequacy, intrusiveness to students, and educational purpose are adequately balanced. We evaluated whether there was a difference between instructor's real-time assessment and video-based assessment done by another independent assessor using videos recorded via the SimCapture application.

Survey of Basic Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Participants in India.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of the Basic Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) course and to evaluate the perceived utility of the skills acquired during the course.

Methods: This cross-sectional survey aimed to assess the perceptions of participants who attended the Basic NRP course, comprising online video modules and offline workshops, across India. Data were collected between October 2023 and November 2023 for the courses held from May 2022 to April 2023, using a semi-structured questionnaire distributed electronically or via telecommunication.

Comparison of Sucrose vs. Swaddling in Pain Management during Birth Dose of Hepatitis B Vaccine: A Randomized Control Trial.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of pain management of 1 ml of 24% sucrose given orally compared to routine care given one minute before vaccination for reduction of pain.

Methods: This double-blind randomized controlled trial included term neonates visiting Pediatric OPD for immunization. Neonates were randomly assigned into two groups (Group A- Sucrose, Group B- Swaddling).

Insights from a cross-sectional survey of neonatal resuscitation instructors from India.

Neonatal resuscitation training can change outcomes of neonatal mortality due to perinatal asphyxia. Recently, in 2021, the advanced NRP course material was changed, and for Basic NRP, a hybrid course was introduced in India. We assessed the instructor's feedback to improve the conduct of the IAP NNF NRP Program as well as get their perception of the effectiveness, usefulness, and pitfalls of the new hybrid Basic NRP course (offline + online).

Imaging spectrum, associations and outcomes in acute invasive fungal rhino-ocular-cerebral sinusitis in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia.

Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been speculated to enhance mucormycosis infection due to its immune-altering pathophysiology. Early identification of high-morbidity conditions is crucial for optimal treatment and improved outcomes.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 63 patients with clinical and microbiological evidence of rhino-ocular-cerebral mucormycosis, who had a history of COVID-19 infection.

Efficacy of skin-to-skin vs. cloth-to-cloth contact for thermoregulation in low birth weight newborns: a randomized crossover trial.

Objective: Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) is effective to maintain normal temperature in low birth weight (LBW) newborns. However, there are several barriers related to privacy and space availability for its optimum utilization. We used cloth-to-cloth contact (CCC), i.

Effect of Kangaroo Mother Care Transport in Preventing Moderate Hypothermia in Low Birth Weight Babies During Transportion to Home After Discharge: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Transport of neonates is often neglected, which results in high mortality of neonates during transport.

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of kangaroo mother care (KMC) in terms of hypothermia prevention during transport from hospital to home for low birth weight neonates.

Study Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Epidemiological Insights into Anthropometric Indices and Their Correlates among College Students through a University-Level Screening Program in Western India.

Introduction: India is facing a dual burden of malnutrition with high prevalence of underweight and increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity.

Methodology: This study reports anthropometric findings (body mass index, waist circumference [WC], and waist-hip ratio [WHR]) from the screening of 3296 students admitted during 2018-2019.

Results: Majority of the students were male (70%), with a mean age of 18.

Development and implementation of optimized chest CT protocol in COVID-19: A clinical audit.

Background: Several studies have justified use of chest computed tomography (CT) in diagnosis, evaluation of severity, treatment response, and complications of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia. Increased utilization of CT in patients with known or suspected COVID-19 pneumonia has resulted in concerns of overuse, lack of protocol optimization, and radiation exposure.

Aims: The study was conducted to develop and implement optimized protocol for chest CT for reducing radiation dose in adult patients suspected or diagnosed to have COVID-19 infection.

Evaluation of Pulse Rate, Oxygen Saturation, and Respiratory Effort after Different Types of Feeding Methods in Preterm Newborns.

Background: During the initial days of hospitalization, preterm newborns are given combinations of breastfeeding, spoon/paladai feeding, and/or gavage feeding. Each method of feeding may have a different effect on vital parameters.

Objective: To study changes in vital parameters in relation to different feeding methods and postmenstrual age (PMA) in preterm newborns.

Efficacy of Skin-to-Skin Care versus Swaddling for Pain Control Associated with Vitamin K Administration in Full-Term Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the efficacy of immediate skin-to-skin care (SSC) versus swaddling in pain response to intramuscular injection of vitamin K at 30 min of birth in neonates.

Methods: Healthy full-term newborns were enrolled immediately after normal vaginal delivery and randomized in two groups, SSC and swaddling. Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS) was measured before, immediately after and at 2 min after the injection.

Compliance to antibiotic therapy at paediatric out-patient clinic.

Background: Poor compliance to antibiotic therapy leads to ineffective treatment.

Objective: The objective of this study is to assess compliance to oral antibiotic therapy in paediatric patients and factors affecting it.

Methods: Patients aged less than 18 years, coming to outpatient department, who were prescribed oral antibiotics in last 1 week, were eligible for participation in the study.

Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices and their determinants in two Urban districts of India.

Introduction: It is essential to maintain optimal nutrition during the early years of life when the growth rate is maximum.

Aims And Objectives: Our study investigated the prevalence of various feeding practices. We also explored their association with different sociodemographic, biomedical variables, and childhood morbidity.

Prevalence and Pattern of Skin Diseases in Tribal Villages of Gujarat: A Teledermatology Approach.

Background: The prevalence and pattern of skin diseases are influenced by the overall ecosystem of the region. There is a dearth of research about prevalence, health-care seeking, compliance, and treatment outcome in skin diseases among scheduled tribes.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to understand the magnitude of skin diseases in tribal area of Dahod, Gujarat using a simple "Store and Forward" technique of teledermatology.