IN THE CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF THE TITLE COMPOUND [SYSTEMATIC NAME: 1-ethyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-7-(piperazin-4-ium-1-yl)-1,4-dihydro-quinoline-3-carboxyl-ate sesquihydrate], C(16)H(18)FN(3)O(3)·1.42H(2)O, N-H⋯O and O-H⋯O hydrogen bonds assemble the mol-ecules in a two-dimensional layered corrugated sheet structure parallel to the b axis. The water mol-ecules are disordered [occupancies 0.741 (11) and 0...

background: inherent toxicity of cytotoxic drugs is the basis for their potential adverse risks from occupational exposure to the nursing staff. in iran, chemotherapy regimens are prescribed and administered according to the world updated protocols. but little is done regarding the protective standards in this field. methods: an observational cross-sectional survey was conducted among nurses wh...

Aerosols generated in dental operations are a source of exposure to microorganisms proliferated within dental unit waterlines (DUWL) biofilm. It has been suggested that presence of Legionella species in these aerosols may contribute to potential health hazards for dental staff and patients. The article attempts to provide a brief overview of the current knowledge about Legionella, its prevalenc...

All the patients showed emotional symptoms reactive to stress. Intermittent delirious or subdelirious reactions were seen and the patients often showed evidence of increased cerebral dysfunction during or just after dialysis. Assessment of mental status and previous personality was of value in understanding the responses to the illness and its treatment. The role of the nursing staff is crucial...

The Boehringer Mannheim test (BM test) for cystic fibrosis has been applied to 15 734 neonates. A positive result occurred in 130, seven of whom were subsequently shown to have the disease. To our knowledge no cases have been missed. Tests have been performed centrally by experienced laboratory staff and the false-positive rate of 0.83% is considered acceptable. It is important to follow up wea...

BACKGROUND It has been claimed that the risk of adverse drug reactions increases with age. However, only limited data exist for disease-group specific risks and none for patients with liver and gastrointestinal diseases. AIMS To determine the incidence and characteristics of adverse drug reactions and the physicians' awareness of adverse drug reactions. METHODS During a 7-month period, a pr...

BACKGROUND Preparing families and preterm infants for discharge is relatively unstructured in many UK neonatal units (NNUs). Family-centred neonatal care and discharge planning are recommended but variable. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS Qualitative interviews with 37 parents of infants in NNUs, and 18 nursing staff and 5 neonatal consultants explored their views of discharge planning and perception...

Much of the research on violence in the health care sector has focused on the immediate and long-term effects of patient violence on staff victims. There is a lack of studies, however, examining whether individual reactions to violent episodes, such as anger and increased fear in one's work, have any measurable effect on staff behaviour toward their patients, and ultimately on the quality of pa...

BACKGROUND Lack of awareness and community motivation, compounded with fragmented blood transfusion services in our country, Often leads to shortage of blood. Donor recruitment and retention are essential for ensuring adequate blood supply. However, adverse events (AEs) in donors have a negative impact on donor return. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The present study was aimed to assess the frequency of...