JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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Uterine scar dehiscence or rupture is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of caesarean delivery. It is the opening of the uterine incision line that can lead to postpartum haemorrhage, pelvic hematoma, pelvic abscess, endomyometritis, generalised or localised peritonitis and sepsis. ⋯ Investigations revealed uterine scar rupture with a uterovesical collection. The case was managed conservatively with intravenous antibiotics, an intracervical Foley's catheter and a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2022
Postoperative Surgical Site Infections in the Department of General Surgery of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Surgical site infection is defined by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention as a wound infection that occurs within 30 days of an operative procedure or within a year if an implant is left in place and the infection is thought to be secondary to surgery. It occupies 20% to 39% of all the infections acquired in hospitals. The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of postoperative surgical site infections in the Department of General Surgery of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ cross-sectional studies; prevalence; surgical wound infection.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2022
Depression among Armed Police Force Soldiers Serving in a Police Headquarter: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Depression is a common mental health problem among soldiers worldwide. Depression decreases the efficiency and productivity of the soldiers. The objective of this research is to find out the prevalence of depression among armed police force soldiers serving in a police headquarter. ⋯ armed forces personnel; depression; depressive symptoms; soldiers.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2022
End Stage Renal Disease among Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis at a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
Chronic kidney disease is defined as structural or functional damage of the kidney persisting for three or more months. Studies have shown hypertension and diabetes as the leading causes of chronic kidney disease. The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of end-stage renal disease patients undergoing haemodialysis in a tertiary care hospital. ⋯ chronic kidney failure; chronic renal insufficiency; end stage renal disease; hemodialysis; Nepal.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2022
Case ReportsEmergency Caesarean Section in a COVID-19 Infected Mother in a Primary Health Care Centre.
People from rural areas of Nepal struggle to have access to adequate medical care on time. Most of the tertiary centres are overburdened by patients, while the peripheral health facilities have been unable to function efficiently due to a lack of infrastructures and skilled manpower needed to run hospitals smoothly. We present a case of a 21-year-old primigravida at 41 weeks and 3 days of gestation with mild COVID-19 symptoms who underwent a Caesarean section for non-progression of labour and foetal distress at a primary health care centre in Nepal; however, both maternal and foetal outcomes were favourable. Therefore, upgrading the quality of care in peripheral health facilities can help in the achievement of accessibility, equity, and quality in health care service in Nepal.