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Cureus
December 2024
General Surgery, Port Sudan Teaching Hospital, Port Sudan, SDN.
Background Thorough and standardized documentation of operative notes is essential for effective communication, patient safety, legal protection, and the continuity of care. However, in many hospitals in Sudan, surgeons often use non-standardized methods, resulting in inconsistent and incomplete records. This study evaluates the quality of operative notes at the Port Sudan Teaching Hospital using the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) guidelines, aiming to improve compliance and documentation practices.
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December 2024
Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal, India.
The novel approach of "Community Pharmacology" integrates pharmacological principles with community health to achieve the "Health for all" goal through safe and efficient health care. Pharmacovigilance, medication errors (ME), irrational prescriptions, and antimicrobial resistance in the community could be the key areas. Though life expectancy and other health indicators have improved in India, the disparity between rural and urban quality healthcare access should be addressed.
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December 2024
Emergency Department, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Objectives: To develop and validate a simplified Bleeding Audit Triage Trauma (sBATT) score for use by lay persons, or in areas and environments where physiological monitoring equipment may be unavailable or inappropriate.
Design: The sBATT was derived from the original BATT, which included prehospital systolic blood pressure (SBP), heart rate, respiratory rate, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), age and trauma mechanism. Variables suitable for lay interpretation without monitoring equipment were included (age, level of consciousness, absence of radial pulse, tachycardia and trapped status).
Cureus
November 2024
Gastroenterology, Perth Children Hospital, Perth, AUS.
Background Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face an increased likelihood of severe illnesses, including those caused by vaccine-preventable diseases. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to evaluate both vaccination rates and serological screening in children with IBD in Western Australia, focusing on compliance with routine and additional vaccines, and pre-treatment screening for infections before starting immunosuppressive (IS) treatment. Method The study was conducted at Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) from June 2021 to February 2022, focusing on children aged 0-18 with confirmed IBD diagnoses.
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October 2024
General Surgery, Ribat University Hospital, Khartoum, SDN.
Background: Documentation is critical for effective patient management in hospitals, serving essential roles in improving patient care continuity, supporting clinical decisions, and fulfilling legal requirements. Comprehensive documentation not only aids in communication among healthcare providers but also serves as a vital record of patient history, facilitating accurate diagnosis and treatment. Clinical audits are systematic evaluations that compare current patient care practices against established criteria, helping identify deficiencies and promote adherence to quality standards.
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