Publications by authors named "Priyanga Kesavan"

Background COVID-19-related critical illness affects multiple organs and causes a variety of metabolic derangements in the body's physiology that are not proven with the current level of evidence. Insulin resistance and deranged blood sugar control due to COVID-19 have been major problems when managing diabetic patients with hyperglycaemia when they are admitted with COVID-19 pneumonia. There is a lack of abundant literature to prove the excess insulin requirements of COVID-19 and to quantify their insulin needs scientifically.

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Background Postoperative pain control irrespective of the magnitude of surgery has always remained a challenge for clinicians and healthcare workers. Good postoperative pain control is pivotal for unremarkable recovery and shorter hospital stays. Unfortunately, there is no uniform approach across the globe to address postoperative pain control.

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