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Intravenous catheterization is a common practice for administering fluids directly into the blood stream. It is often associated with a lethal and a very frequent complication of Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI).

Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) are defined as the presence of bacteraemia originating from an intravenous catheter. CRBSIs are a leading cause of nosocomial infections associated with morbidity, mortality, and cost. 

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Intravenous catheterization is a common practice for administering fluids directly into the blood stream. It is often associated with a lethal and a very frequent complication of Catheter-related...

Wound dressings are indispensable in wound care management. With several advancements, dressings have emerged from a passive to a more active role involving moisture-retention and delivery systems.

Foam dressings are absorbent dressings used as primary and secondary dressings in partial or full thickness wounds with varying levels of exudate levels. When used as primary dressings, these provide absorption and insulation; and when used as secondary dressings, for wounds, with packing.

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Wound dressings are indispensable in wound care management. With several advancements, dressings have emerged from a passive to a more active role involving moisture-retention and delivery systems. Foam dressings...

Down Syndrome, also called Trisomy 21, is a genetic condition in which a person has an extra
chromosome. This leads to physical and intellectual disabilities and certain other associated medical issues among children such as hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, ear infections, eye diseases or heart defects.

Even though people with Down Syndrome may act or look similar, they have varying degrees of abilities. Their IQ range from mild to moderate and they usually speak slower than normal children. There is no known cause of Down Syndrome. However, with the right support and opportunities, people with Down Syndrome can lead happy and fulfilling lives.

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Down Syndrome, also called Trisomy 21, is a genetic condition in which a person has an extrachromosome. This leads to physical and intellectual disabilities and certain other associated...

Vascular Access & The Risk of Infection:

Vascular access in surgical settings is virtually indispensable. The intravenous administration of fluids, medications, blood products and parenteral nutrition, whether peripherally or centrally, is a routine practice in healthcare setups.

The same has been documented in several medical journals such as The American Journal of Epidemiology and the Annals of Pharmacotherapy. According to which, up to 80% of hospitalised patients in recent medical practice receive intravenous therapy while they are admitted.

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Vascular Access & The Risk of Infection: Vascular access in surgical settings is virtually indispensable. The intravenous administration of fluids, medications, blood products and parenteral nutrition, whether peripherally...

Mental health is important. It includes not only our emotional and psychological being but also our social well-being. It affects basically everything from what we think, how we think, feel and act. How we handle stressful conditions, relate to others and how we make healthy choices is all determined by our mental health, which is crucial at every stage of life from our childhood, to adolescence and to adulthood.

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Mental health is important. It includes not only our emotional and psychological being but also our social well-being. It affects basically everything from what we think, how we think,...

Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen, twisted veins ,often appearing as bulging, that can be seen just under the skin and are usually blue or dark purple in colour. They typically appear in legs but can affect other parts of the body too. Many people can have a mild version of varicose veins that can cause discomfort to the patient but sometimes it can lead to further more serious problems.

Reports indicate that about 2%-73% of the global population is affected by varicose veins. However, varicose veins are a common condition in India, with an estimated 37.25% prevalence rate among the adult population.

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Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen, twisted veins ,often appearing as bulging, that can be seen just under the skin and are usually blue or dark purple in colour. They...

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