Knowledge about COVID-19 and Practices among Hemodialysis Technicians in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era

Pasari, Amit; Bhawane, Amol; Balwani, Manish R; Tolani, Priyanka; Ramteke, Vishal V; Deshpande, Nishant

doi:10.1155/2020/6710503

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“…Similar study about Dengue was reported by Meshram et al [33]. Pasari et al assessed knowledge about covid-19 and practices among hemodialysis technicians [34]. Swapnil P. et al reported on knowledge, attitude and practices of allied health care professional students towards universal precaution [35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49].…”

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Assessment of Compliance Level of Healthcare Personnel at AVBRH to Appropriate Hand Hygiene Practices: A Study Protocol

Ramteke

Naik

Gudhe

2021

JPRI

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Background: In COVID scenario World Health Organization (WHO) recommends washing hands with water and soap or alcohol-based hand rubs for cleaning hands. Hand hygiene has been considered a central component in every program related to infection control. It is applicable to healthcare personnel handling critical patients as well. Poor hand hygiene during intrapartum and newborn care is associated with increased death rates among newborns due to sepsis. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of handwashing by healthcare staff in the hospital. Methodology: This is an observational study which is conducted among the healthcare personnel at AVBRH hospital, Wardha. A tool consisting of a self-administered observation record form on knowledge and practices of handwashing will be used for data collection from 60 healthcare workers. Data will be analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. Expected Results: Appropriate levels of knowledge and practices about proper hand hygiene are expected within healthcare workers of AVBRH. Availability of alcohol-based hand rubs, sanitizers, soap and water is expected at all times. Conclusion: Considering the pandemic situation, the availability and use of hand sanitizers can be effective to limit the spread of infections COVID -19.

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Assessment of Compliance Level of Healthcare Personnel at AVBRH to Appropriate Hand Hygiene Practices: A Study Protocol

Ramteke

Naik

Gudhe

2021

JPRI

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“…al. reported on Interleukin-6 as predictor of 'non-alcoholic fatty liver disease' among 'insulin resistance syndrome' patients [15][16][17][18][19][20].…”

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Case Report: Management and Outcomes of COVID-19 in a Patient with Cirrhosis of Liver

Kolhe

2021

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Introduction: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has recently become a major problem affecting thousands of individuals around the world. It is understood that a significant proportion of patients infected with COVID-19 have disturbed liver function tests. This is a case report of a patient with liver cirrhosis and COVID-19. Presenting Complaints and Investigations: A 39 year old female patient was admitted in AVBRH on 06/02/2021 with chief complaint of distension of abdomen, breathlessness, shortness of breath, reduced urine output over last 3 months. She had skin lesions over the hand, foot, abdomen and back with itching since 4 months. Physical examination, blood investigations and abdominal ultrasound showed cirrhosis of liver with gross ascites seen clinically. She had mild splenomegaly and gall bladder was enlarged. Laboratory tests showed elevated total bilirubin level. In peripheral blood examination, RBC count was low (3.66m/cu mm), Haemoglobin level was 8.2 gm/dl, Platelets count was low (1.19 lakh per cu. mm). WBC count was 3600 cu mm. Doctor diagnosed this as the case of cirrhosis of liver with pemphigus vulgaris with COVID-19. Past History: 6 months ago, patient was admitted in Aarogyadham hospital Yawatmal with chief complaint of abdominal pain, loss of appetites, fever. On ultrasonography, she had splenomegaly for which she took the treatment. The Main Diagnosis, Therapeutic Intervention and Outcomes: This case was diagnosed as a case of COVID-19 with Cirrhosis of liver. Interferon alpha 2b solution was given for 10 days to help improve the immunity. Tab. Ursoldiolis (ursodeoxycholic acid) was used to dissolve gallstones. Conclusion: Good clinical assessment, appropriate care, good nursing care by trained nurses and appropriate treatment can save lives even in complicated COVID-19 infected cases.

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“…Right training of health professionals to deal with any eventualities. Proper dissemination of information right from the top will ensure people taking right decisions and not fall into the pray of Infodemic , Pasari, A.S. et al 2020, Pate, m.y., et al 2020and Quazi, A.A., and m. Patil. 2020.…”

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Health Care System in India: A Review on How Prepared we are for Covid-19

Jain¹

2021

Biosc Biotech Res Comm

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COVID-19 emerged as the deadliest pandemic around the world. As of September 2020 second week the world registered 28 million cases with deaths nearing to one million mark. Talking about country specific India stands at second position after the United States of America with almost 4.4 million cases, adding around 80 thousand cases daily. The exponential rise of cases seriously tested the capacity of healthcare system. In India, the healthcare system was overwhelmed and underprepared. In India large population is out of social sector schemes and insurance coverage which keeps the sword of going into poverty any time hanging on their head. The more talked about data or figure of mortality rate or case fatality rate (CFR), in India, which is around 1.7 % as of September 2020. Converting it into numbers after seeing huge population number can give some chills. Further the age-wise data nuances suggest that it is quite underestimated. The model test, trace and treat which is followed by most of the countries is also extensively followed in India. But the test part is also a cause of concern. Considering the changing demographics of India, a thorough planning seemed necessary to cater the future needs. This paper tried to review and outline the Indian scenario of COVID-19.

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Knowledge about COVID-19 and Practices among Hemodialysis Technicians in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era

Cited by 9 publications

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Assessment of Compliance Level of Healthcare Personnel at AVBRH to Appropriate Hand Hygiene Practices: A Study Protocol

Assessment of Compliance Level of Healthcare Personnel at AVBRH to Appropriate Hand Hygiene Practices: A Study Protocol

Case Report: Management and Outcomes of COVID-19 in a Patient with Cirrhosis of Liver

Health Care System in India: A Review on How Prepared we are for Covid-19

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