iosr-JDMS   Volume-4 ~ Issue-4

Abstract: The study aims at assessing the advantages of Flexi laryngeal mask airway (Flexi LMA) over endotracheal intubation in minimizing the pressor response as well as the rise in intraocular pressure in paediatric patients undergoing ophthalmic operations
Keywords: Flexi Laryngeal Mask Airway, intubation, pressor, ophthalmic, Intraocular

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Abstract: Maternal education plays an important role in determination of child's health. It may affect the nutritional status of the child. The nutritional status depends on many factors including the incidence of morbidity and personal hygiene. Aim &objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of maternal education on child's health, incidence of morbidity and personal hygiene. Materials and Methodology: 449 mothers with their children who were in the age group of 0-6 years were included in the study. Proforma was given to obtain information about the about the socioeconomic status, educational qualification. Anthropometric measurements were taken in children .Grading of PEM was done based on the weight for age using IAP classification. Results: Maternal education influences the health of the child by improving the nutritional status .However, personal hygiene and incidence of morbidity was not influenced by the educational status of the mother.

Key words– Maternal education, nutritional status

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Abstract: Carotid stenosis is a major sequela of head and neck irradiation that has not received the attention it deserves. Its impact on the quality of life of patients can be substantial. This review discusses the incidence of radiation induced carotid stenosis and its role in prediction of stroke .Atherosclerotic changes of the common carotid artery(CCA) may appear like irregularities of the intima-media thickness (IMT) in B-mode ultrasound. Early detection can help to decrease or slow down the rate of prognosis of atherosclerosis and this can improve the quality, and increase the length of patient's life. The incidence of significant increase in carotid IMT following head and neck irradiation is seen. Patients with carotid stenosis are at increased risk for stroke. In this study, subjects with any other major risk factor for atherosclerosis and previous history of cerebrovascular accidents were excluded.

Key words: Ultrasound, Carotid stenosis, Neck irradiation, Atherosclerosis, Intima-media, cerebrovascular accidents

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