Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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To present initial experience with the first 100 cases of robotic-assisted surgery by the Department of General Surgery. ⋯ Robotic-assisted surgery, Pakistan, Initial experience, Outcomes, Versius.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2024
Observational StudyImpact of Epidural Catheter-Incision Congruency on Postoperative Analgesia after Major Abdominal Surgery: An Observational Study in a Teaching Hospital.
To determine the frequency of appropriate epidural catheter-incision congruency in adult patients undergoing major abdominal surgeries, as well as the frequency of ineffective postoperative analgesia with continuous epidural infusion, side effects, and complications of epidural insertion and epidural catheter infusion. ⋯ Epidural catheter insertion site, Major abdominal surgeries, Postoperative analgesia.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2024
Promoting Adolescent Suicide Prevention Programmes in Pakistan: An Insight into Challenges and Opportunities.
Suicide is a global health concern, with profound social, emotional, and economic repercussions for individuals, families, and communities. Suicidal behaviour among adolescents, encompassing ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts poses a significant global public health challenge. The cultural, social, and economic factors that contribute to suicide in Pakistan are complex and multifaceted, making it imperative to develop tailored interventions, necessitating collaborative efforts involving researchers, educators, clinicians, practitioners, and policymakers. ⋯ These resources empower healthcare workers to enhance mental health screening and identification of adolescents within their communities. In conclusion, dispelling the myths, reducing the societal stigma associated with mental health, and enhancing the accessibility of mental health services is an imperative mission that demands concerted efforts from all sectors of the society. Key Words: Suicide, Adolescent, Mental health, WHO (2023) Thinking Healthy Programme.
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This viewpoint emphasises the vital role that paediatric physiotherapy plays in satisfying children's rehabilitation requirements, especially those of children with chronic illnesses and impairments. It highlights issues including inadequate education and a lack of personnel, underscoring the need for individualised care in a variety of paediatric settings. ⋯ It urges medical practitioners and legislators to address these significantly unmet needs in order to improve developmental outcomes and assure children's optimal physical well-being through the prioritisation of early intervention and tailored therapy. Key Words: Paediatric physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Physical therapy.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2024
Observational StudyHarnessing the Power of Big Data Analytics-Estimation of Reference Intervals for Neonatal Serum TSH in Pakistan Using RefineR Algorithm.
To estimate the population-specific reference intervals (RIs) for neonatal thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in Pakistani neonates, utilising the refineR algorithm. ⋯ Reference intervals, Neonatal, Thyroid stimulating hormone, RefineR algorithm, Big data, Pakistan.