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Hand sanitizer-related calls at the National Poisons Information Centre, India during the lockdown period of the Covid-19 pandemic. 在2019冠状病毒大流行封锁期间，印度国家毒物信息中心与洗手液有关的电话。

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National Medical Journal of India Pub Date : 2022-05-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI-35-3-159

Swati Sharma, Vijay L Kumar

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Persistence of symptoms after Covid-19 infection in Kerala. 喀拉拉邦感染Covid-19后症状持续存在

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National Medical Journal of India Pub Date : 2022-05-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI-35-3-156

P R Sreelakshmi, V S Siji, Karthika Gopan, Sangeetha Gopinath, Amal S Nair

{"title":"Persistence of symptoms after Covid-19 infection in Kerala.","authors":"P R Sreelakshmi, V S Siji, Karthika Gopan, Sangeetha Gopinath, Amal S Nair","doi":"10.25259/NMJI-35-3-156","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/NMJI-35-3-156","url":null,"abstract":"Background Persistence of symptoms following Covid-19 infection has now been recognized as an upcoming public health crisis. Understanding these persistent symptoms and quantifying them is vital in planning care for these patients. Studies from India estimating the magnitude of these persistent symptoms are scarce. We aimed to estimate the proportion of symptoms that persist among patients who have recovered from Covid-19 infection. Methods We conducted this descriptive study among 114 individuals after they recovered from Covid-19 infection. Participants diagnosed as Covid-positive at a tertiary care centre were included in the study. Data were collected from the participants through an online platform. Frequency and proportion of various persistent symptoms were estimated. Analysis was done using SPSS version 16. Results The mean (SD) age of the study participants was 35.5 (15.7) years. Women comprised 62.3% (n=71) of the population. Persistent symptoms were reported by 66 (57.9%; 95% CI 53.07-62.72) participants. The most common symptoms reported were fatigue (n=45, 39.5%) and joint pain (n=23, 20.2%). Those who required hospitalization for longer duration were found to be more associated with having persistent symptoms (p=0.018). Conclusion A sizable proportion of individuals had persistent symptoms after recovering from Covid-19 infection. Health facilities should be equipped to address these emerging issues.","PeriodicalId":49782,"journal":{"name":"National Medical Journal of India","volume":" ","pages":"156-158"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40457977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comparing two different schedules of online learning for updated cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines in Covid-19 patients: A randomized study. 比较Covid-19患者更新心肺复苏指南的两种不同在线学习时间表:一项随机研究

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National Medical Journal of India Pub Date : 2022-05-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI-35-3-168

Poonam Joshi, Smita Das, Shashi Mawar, Lakshmanan Gopichandran, Nitish Naik, Ahamadulla Shariff, Rakesh Garg

{"title":"Comparing two different schedules of online learning for updated cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines in Covid-19 patients: A randomized study.","authors":"Poonam Joshi, Smita Das, Shashi Mawar, Lakshmanan Gopichandran, Nitish Naik, Ahamadulla Shariff, Rakesh Garg","doi":"10.25259/NMJI-35-3-168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/NMJI-35-3-168","url":null,"abstract":"Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is an evolving disease with newly generated evidence related to the clinical management of Covid-19 patients. We aimed to compare two online learning schedules for disseminating new cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines in terms of knowledge gain and acceptability among nurses. Methods In a prospective randomized controlled study, 61 nurses trained in comprehensive cardiopulmonary life support (CCLS) were randomized to synchronous (n=31) and asynchronous learning groups (n= 30). The enhanced training module on CPR (ETMCPR) prepared by a team of experts was used to impart training to the nurses. Baseline data and pre-intervention knowledge of participants were collected using a structured demographic sheet and knowledge questionnaire (25 items) in a google form. Nurses in the synchronous group were provided training using ETMCPR through a licensed Zoom platform, while the nurses in the asynchronous group had access to the uploaded ETMCPR module in the e-learning platform. At the end of the intervention, the knowledge of the nurses was assessed along with their acceptability to the online learning schedule. Results Both schedules of online learning were effective in improving the knowledge scores of the nurses (11.93 [3.26] v. 21.15 [1.90], p=0.01 and 11.71 [3.12] v. 20.32 [1.71], p=0.01). The mean acceptability scores of nurses in the asynchronous group were statistically lower than in the synchronous group (38.93 [2.50] v. 42.5 [3.08], p=0.007). Conclusion Both synchronous and asynchronous schedules of online learning were effective in disseminating updated CPR guidelines; however, nurses in the synchronous group were more satisfied with the learning schedule.","PeriodicalId":49782,"journal":{"name":"National Medical Journal of India","volume":" ","pages":"168-171"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40458374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Superior semicircular canal dehiscence: An unusual cause of vertigo. 上半规管破裂:引起眩晕的一种罕见原因。

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National Medical Journal of India Pub Date : 2022-05-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI-35-3-185

Sethulakshmi Sureshkumar, Abhilash Alex Francis

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Medical research in India: Fit and fine or frail and vulnerable? 印度的医学研究:健康健康还是脆弱脆弱?

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National Medical Journal of India Pub Date : 2022-05-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI-35-3-129

N J Gogtay

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Publication ethics during the Covid times: Reflections on research integrity, authorship, peer review and editorial policies. 新冠疫情时期的出版伦理:对研究诚信、作者身份、同行评审和编辑政策的反思

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National Medical Journal of India Pub Date : 2022-05-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI-35-3-177

Vijesh Sreedhar Kuttiatt, Ramesh P Menon, Ashwani Kumar

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Awareness of surgical smoke risks and assessment of safety practices during the Covid-19 pandemic. Covid-19大流行期间外科手术烟雾风险的认识和安全做法评估。

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National Medical Journal of India Pub Date : 2022-05-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI-35-3-189

Huriye Erbak Yilmaz, Murat Yilmaz, Venkata Aask Tangirala, Kevin Spring

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Covid-19-associated mucormycosis in patients with renal failure. 肾功能衰竭患者的covid -19相关毛霉病

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National Medical Journal of India Pub Date : 2022-05-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI-35-3-187a

Ankita Patil, Nikhil Rao, Kruteesh Kumar, Tulsi Modi, Chintan Gandhi, Satarupa Deb, Sreyashi Bose, Nikhil Saxena, Abhinav Katyal, Sayali Thakare, Atim E Pajai, Divya Bajpai, Tukaram E Jamale

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Mental health status of healthcare providers during the Covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study across India. 2019冠状病毒病大流行期间医疗服务提供者的心理健康状况:一项横跨印度的横断面研究

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National Medical Journal of India Pub Date : 2022-05-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI-35-3-153

Santosh Ramdurg, Subhashchandra R Mudanur, Sanjeev Bentoor, Nikhil S Mudanur

{"title":"Mental health status of healthcare providers during the Covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study across India.","authors":"Santosh Ramdurg, Subhashchandra R Mudanur, Sanjeev Bentoor, Nikhil S Mudanur","doi":"10.25259/NMJI-35-3-153","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/NMJI-35-3-153","url":null,"abstract":"Background From the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, studies have observed an increased prevalence of psychological symptoms in the general population and healthcare providers. We studied the prevalence of psychological symptoms among the latter. Methods We did this study using a self-administered questionnaire among healthcare providers across India who were involved in caring/treating patients. The questionnaire collected information on demographics, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21) and semi-structured questions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Results A total of 612 healthcare providers participated in the study; 254 were doctors of various specialties and 358 were nursing care-providers. According to the DASS-21 assessment, the prevalence of depression was 12.4%, anxiety was 19.1% and stress was 10.8%. The prevalence of psychological problems was more among nursing staff compared to doctors (depression risk ratio [RR] 2.4, anxiety RR 1.73 and stress RR 2.93) and they were equal among both genders (depression RR 1.05, anxiety RR 1.06 and stress RR 1.21). Conclusions Our study shows that there is a higher prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among healthcare providers, particularly among nursing care-providers. We suggest psychological interventions to nursing care-providers and also those who are vulnerable among doctors, to improve their mental health status.","PeriodicalId":49782,"journal":{"name":"National Medical Journal of India","volume":" ","pages":"153-155"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40558037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Arterial and venous thrombosis in a patient with Covid-19: A unique presentation. Covid-19患者动脉和静脉血栓形成:一种独特的表现。

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National Medical Journal of India Pub Date : 2022-05-01 DOI: 10.25259/NMJI-35-3-162

Abha Chandra, Alladi Mohan, K M Bhargava, Aloka Samantaray, A B Naveen Kumar, K Jasmitha

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