STUDY PROTOCOL OF REPEAT VERSUS SINGLE SHOT ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS IN MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERY (RESISTAAS I): A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS PRACTICE FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERY

Study protocol of REpeat versus SIngle ShoT Antibiotic prophylaxis in major Abdominal Surgery (RESISTAAS I): a prospective observational study of antibiotic prophylaxis practice for patients undergoing major abdominal surgery

Introduction Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among att nighthawk hotspot the most common complications after abdominal surgery and develop in approximately 20% of patients.These patients suffer a 12% increase in mortality, underlying the need for strategies reducing SSI.Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis is paramount for SSI prevention in maj

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A Cross-Sectional Study to Understand Socio Demographic Profile of Couples Who Adopted Permanent Sterilization in Urban Slums of Surat City

Introduction: There is big gap in the adoption of male and female sterilization.It is necessary to understand socio demographic factors of couples who adopted permanent sterilization.Aims & Objectives: The study was done with the aim to document the socio demographic profile of couples who adopted permanent sterilization in urban slums of Surat cit

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Does intraprocedure patient positioning affect outcome of chemical pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusion?

Background: Chemical pleurodesis using tetracycline is an acceptable and commonly employed palliation for malignant pleural effusion.Rotation of patient during pleurodesis using the powder from tetracycline capsule is still practised in some centres and is undoubtedly associated with additional stress on the patients.The practice of rotation can on

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