Assessment of the use and Safety of Protection Box for Intubation and Extubation Among Anaesthesiologists During COVID-19 Pandemic- A Cross-sectional Survey.

Introduction: Covid 19 epidemic has affected the people making them undergo emergency procedures requiring intubation. A protective box was innovated at our tertiary care centre to safeguard the HCW during intubation and/or extubation and the study was planned to assess its use and safety among the anaesthesiologists.

Methods: A cross sectional, questionnaire base survey was done among anaesthesiologists in various strata of residency.

Psychosocial impact and coping strategies of frontline healthcare workers in Western Rajasthan during COVID-19 pandemic.

Background And Aims: Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic-related stress is an important but under-rated issue needing attention. Stress and causative factors vary between the regions and individuals depending on the availability of resources, socio-cultural differences, and individual perceptions. We aimed to study the psychosocial impact and coping strategies among the healthcare workers (HCWs) in Western Rajasthan during COVID-19 pandemic.

Management of airway obstruction following lidocaine nebulization in a case of tracheal stenosis: case report.

Stenting for lower tracheal stenosis is a tricky situation and for the safe conduct of anesthesia, it is imperative to maintain spontaneous respiration. Airway topicalization is routinely recommended for anticipated difficult airway. We report a case of upper airway obstruction following lidocaine nebulization in a patient to be taken for tracheal stenting for lower tracheal stenosis.

Bi-Spectral Index-Guided Comparison of Propofol versus Etomidate for Induction in Electroconvulsive Therapy.

Background: Previous studies have compared varying doses of propofol and etomidate for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) without monitoring the depth of anesthesia. Seizure duration may vary with the depth of anesthesia.

Aim: This study aimed to compare the effects of bi-spectral index (BIS)-guided induction with propofol and etomidate on various parameters of ECT.

Parturient Controlled Epidural Analgesia with and without Basal Infusion of Ropivacaine and Fentanyl: A Randomized Trial.

Introduction: Parturient controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) is an established method of providing safe and effective labor analgesia.

Objective: The aim of this single-blind, randomized controlled trial was to compare the efficacy of PCEA with or without basal infusion (BI) of ropivacaine and fentanyl for the effective management of labor pain associated with normal vaginal delivery.

Materials And Methods: A total of 78 nulliparous parturients with vertex presentation at term and with cervical dilatation of 3-5 cm demanding for epidural analgesia (EA) were enrolled in the study.

Perception of the learning environment among the students in a nursing college in Eastern Nepal.

Background: Learning environment is an important base for learning processes of students and for preferences of future workplaces. It is considered as an essential factor in determining the success of an effective curriculum and the students' academic achievements. This study attempts to assess the perception of learning environment among the nursing students.