Pattern of Use of Antibiotics Following Snake Bite in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Use of Snake Antivenom and Clinical Outcomes in Snake Envenomation: A Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Hospital in Penang, Malaysia

A Retrospective Analysis of Pattern of Suicide in Autopsied Cases in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Background:The National Crime Records Bureau of India reported a decline in suicide rate from 2010 through 2014. We conducted this study to know whether our hospital data reflects the national data and to know the age and gender specific differences in selecting methods of suicide. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of autopsied cases in Department of Forensi...

Ocular Manifestations of Venomous Snake Bite over a One-year Period in a Tertiary Care Hospital

PURPOSE Ocular manifestations in snake-bite injuries are quite rare. However, the unusual presentations, diagnosis and their management can pose challenges when they present to the ophthalmologist. Early detection of these treatable conditions can prevent visual loss in these patients who are systemically unstable and are unaware of their ocular condition. To address this, a study was conducted...

Surgical site infection and antibiotics use pattern in a tertiary care hospital in Nepal.

OBJECTIVE To obtain information on surgical site infection (SSI) and the regimens used for surgical prophylaxis. METHODS The study was carried out at Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal from 1st January to 30th June 2004. Inpatients and outpatients undergoing surgical procedures in General Surgery department were included. Data was collected on a specially designed proforma. Demographic...

A one year retrospective study of snake bite cases admitted in a tertiary care hospital of western maharashtra

A one year retrospective study of snake bite cases admitted in a tertiary care hospital of western maharashtra. Original Article Aim: To determine the demographic characteristics & determinants of the outcome of Snake bite cases. METHODOLOGY: A Hospital record based retrospective study (Dec. 2010 to Nov.2011) was carried out & information regarding demographic characteristics & determinants of ...