Publications by authors named "Reza Qamruddin"
Frequency, geographical distribution and outcomes of pit viper bites in Malaysia consulted to Remote Envenomation Consultancy Services (RECS) from 2017 to 2020.
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The study examines the distribution and incidence of pit viper bites in Malaysia from January 2017 to December 2020, highlighting that the presence of species varies with altitude and geographical location.
- - A total of 523 confirmed pit viper bite cases were reported, primarily among young adult Malaysian males, with the majority occurring in non-occupational settings and affecting the upper limbs.
- - The commonest species involved was Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus, and the most frequently used antivenom was Green Pit Viper Antivenom, with most patients needing only one dose; the findings emphasize the need for adequate antivenom supply in regional hospitals.
Introduction: Snakebite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease posing public health challenges globally. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries are among the tropical regions with disproportionately high incidence of snakebite. Hence, this study aimed to review the situation of snakebite, antivenom market and access to antivenoms in ASEAN.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To determine the incidence rate of measles and the factors associated with confirmed measles cases in Larut, Matang and Selama districts.
Methods: Cross-sectional analysis was carried out looking at all suspected and laboratory-confirmed measles cases in Larut, Matang and Selama districts between 2015 and 2019. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to determine the associated factors for laboratory-confirmed measles cases.
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness and retention of learning automated external defibrillator (AED) usage taught through a traditional classroom instruction (TCI) method versus a novel self instructed video (SIV) technique in non-critical care nurses (NCCN).
Methods: A prospective single-blind randomized study was conducted over 7 months (April-October 2014) at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center, Kuala Lampur, Malaysia. Eighty nurses were randomized into either TCI or SIV instructional techniques.