Dr. T.V. Rao discusses the importance of teaching medical microbiology and infection control practices to medical students. He believes integrating these topics into clinical settings will improve learning outcomes. Dr. Rao recommends introducing infection control protocols, the proper use and misuse of antibiotics, and antibiotic stewardship into the basic medical curriculum. His goal is to educate future doctors on preventing infections and antibiotic resistance, which he identifies as major challenges that impact patient lives in hospitals.
Dear Doctors Nurses and Health care workers
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Dear Doctors Nurses and Health care workers
We are happy to share you with the 3rd volume of e-newsletter with TITLE- INFECTION CONTROL TRENDS
It is all possible with help many health care professionals and experts who work with idea in safe care of patients in hospitals and community
We wish your contribution in the next issue on Tuberculosis more challenging problem s await to understand and treat the patients with scientific approaches
We wish to move to make the e-newsletter a fledged Periodical / Journal in next few months with the great strengths of Dr Ranga Reddy garu President IFCAI, Dr Dhruv whose has taken the responsibility of editing and formatting to meet the international standards
Above all we have wonderful members who contribute their best to progress with new challenges
The e-newsletter is available many social scientific networks to reach many globally
THANKING ALL
MEMBERS ICT GROUP
PRESIDENT IFCAI
EDITORIAL MEMBERS OF ICT
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Please join us at 12 EST November 7th as we learn more about Infection Prevention and Control in the Home Care and Long Term Care practice environments. Dr. Michael Gardam, our Safer Healthcare Now! IPAC faculty lead will:
âąDiscuss infection control strategies in the home care and long term care sectors, with a special emphasis on hand hygiene
âąExplain why more traditional quality improvement strategies may not work for hand hygiene, and
âąIllustrate how front-line ownership can be used to bring about practice improvements.â
Click to watch the webinar recording: http://bit.ly/1yDu6c5
Antimicrobial stewardship - A surgeon's PerspectiveVaibhav Bagaria
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Antimicrobial stewardship program is successful when all stakeholders are encouraged to put their perspective and a program is developed that takes care of all apprehensions and thoughts.
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Please join us at 12 EST November 7th as we learn more about Infection Prevention and Control in the Home Care and Long Term Care practice environments. Dr. Michael Gardam, our Safer Healthcare Now! IPAC faculty lead will:
âąDiscuss infection control strategies in the home care and long term care sectors, with a special emphasis on hand hygiene
âąExplain why more traditional quality improvement strategies may not work for hand hygiene, and
âąIllustrate how front-line ownership can be used to bring about practice improvements.â
Click to watch the webinar recording: http://bit.ly/1yDu6c5
Antimicrobial stewardship - A surgeon's PerspectiveVaibhav Bagaria
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Antimicrobial stewardship program is successful when all stakeholders are encouraged to put their perspective and a program is developed that takes care of all apprehensions and thoughts.
Social pharmacy practical manual by sumit tiwariSumit Tiwari
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Social Pharmacy is the multidisciplinary field of education and research that focuses on the role, provision, regulation and use of medicines in society. The scope is broad, covering the social, psycho-social, economic, and organizational aspects of medicines
India Clinical Trials Market: Industry Size and Growth Trends [2030] Analyzed...Kumar Satyam
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According to TechSci Research report, "India Clinical Trials Market- By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F," the India Clinical Trials Market was valued at USD 2.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.64% through 2030. The market is driven by a variety of factors, making India an attractive destination for pharmaceutical companies and researchers. India's vast and diverse patient population, cost-effective operational environment, and a large pool of skilled medical professionals contribute significantly to the market's growth. Additionally, increasing government support in streamlining regulations and the growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases further propel the clinical trials market.
Growing Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases
The rising incidence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer is a major trend driving the clinical trials market in India. These conditions necessitate the development and testing of new treatment methods, creating a robust demand for clinical trials. The increasing burden of these diseases highlights the need for innovative therapies and underscores the importance of India as a key player in global clinical research.
Global launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index 2nd wave â alongside...ILC- UK
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The Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index is an online tool created by ILC that ranks countries on six metrics including, life span, health span, work span, income, environmental performance, and happiness. The Index helps us understand how well countries have adapted to longevity and inform decision makers on what must be done to maximise the economic benefits that comes with living well for longer.
Alongside the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 28 May 2024, we launched the second version of our Index, allowing us to track progress and give new insights into what needs to be done to keep populations healthier for longer.
The speakers included:
Professor Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Italy
Dr Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board, World Demographic & Ageing Forum
Professor Ilona Kickbusch, Founder and Chair, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute and co-chair, World Health Summit Council
Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director, Country Health Policies and Systems Division, World Health Organisation EURO
Dr Marta Lomazzi, Executive Manager, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General, Public Health Agency of Sweden
The Importance of Community Nursing Care.pdfAD Healthcare
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NDIS and Community 24/7 Nursing Care is a specific type of support that may be provided under the NDIS for individuals with complex medical needs who require ongoing nursing care in a community setting, such as their home or a supported accommodation facility.
Explore our infographic on 'Essential Metrics for Palliative Care Management' which highlights key performance indicators crucial for enhancing the quality and efficiency of palliative care services.
This visual guide breaks down important metrics across four categories: Patient-Centered Metrics, Care Efficiency Metrics, Quality of Life Metrics, and Staff Metrics. Each section is designed to help healthcare professionals monitor and improve care delivery for patients facing serious illnesses. Understand how to implement these metrics in your palliative care practices for better outcomes and higher satisfaction levels.
CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patientâs body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
Antibiotic Stewardship by Anushri Srivastava.pptxAnushriSrivastav
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Stewardship is the act of taking good care of something.
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.Â
WHO launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015 to fill knowledge gaps and inform strategies at all levels.
ACCORDING TO apic.org,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
ACCORDING TO pewtrusts.org,
Antibiotic stewardship refers to efforts in doctorsâ offices, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care settings to ensure that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate
According to WHO,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach to educate and support health care professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines for prescribing and administering antimicrobials
In 1996, John McGowan and Dale Gerding first applied the term antimicrobial stewardship, where they suggested a causal association between antimicrobial agent use and resistance. They also focused on the urgency of large-scale controlled trials of antimicrobial-use regulation employing sophisticated epidemiologic methods, molecular typing, and precise resistance mechanism analysis.
 Antimicrobial Stewardship(AMS) refers to the optimal selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial treatment resulting in the best clinical outcome with minimal side effects to the patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
According to the 2019 report, in the US, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year, and more than 35000 people die. In addition to this, it also mentioned that 223,900 cases of Clostridoides difficile occurred in 2017, of which 12800 people died. The report did not include viruses or parasites
VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratoryÂ
 to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
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TEACHING INFECTION TO MEDICAL STUDENTS
1. Dr.T.V.Rao MD
I just inquire the students on many academic matters, my priority
continues to know whether our teachings in Microbiology makes any sense to progress
further in understanding the Infectious diseases, I find students are always honest to talk
truth when they pass the examination, when they have no fear that we are biased to them ,
However they say â Now we find microbiology all the important to know understand and
practice, as every clinical subject is based on basis of Infection they wish they should have
learnt the topics more with clinical integration creating an approach through the disease.
Basic sciences, including Microbiology are foundations of Medical knowledge to make better
Doctors. However it continues to expand with many chapters with arrivals of emerging and
remembering microbes. As long is prolonged with available of basic and super speciality
care I have been teaching Microbiology for years with several dogmatic ideas and rigid to
the orthodoxy as taught by our teachers, anyhow our aim today to create a little interest in
the matters with a patient in mind or else the students just study Microbiology like a life less
subject and forget. If we realize the importance of Microbiology, if one is good in basic
aspects of Medical Microbiology they will continue to be good in Community medicine,
Medicine, as major topics are related to Microbiology, and all other clinical subjects, even
the sub specializes as ENT and Ophthalmology contain a Major question on Infection related
problems. Many teachers have not tuned to realities of Microbiology live with dogmatism
and its onward importance as Infectious diseases. Everyone in the hospital has a role in
keeping the number of infections as low as possible. You can help prevent infections in the
hospital because youâre part of the team too. I do believe and you are Doctor if you identify
the Infection next course is simple as Hospital acquired infection prove a great challenge to
our physicians however little can be done in the real circumstances. Hospital acquired
infections affect millions patients in India like any other developing country in the world,
however it is no less even in Developed countries. I just do not think as static microbiologist
siting in an arm chair relaxing we should start assuming to be Infection prevention
specialists help to prevent hospital-acquired infections by: educating our Medical Students
on simple matters as,
Identifying risks for infection
Teaching proper hand-hygiene practices
Recommending ways to prevent infection
Consulting when isolation precautions are needed
My wish continues the best message to help the profession when the young Medicos and
Doctors will arise and awake on INFECTION IS A MAJOR KILLER, when the students
understand the importance of infection so many lives can be saved and above all
unnecessary costs on Antibiotics is reduced to minimal amounts. I try doing to educate the
Medical students and house surgeons as they are best liaison to educate the patients I wish
2. if the young Doctors start communication to patients on infection and their better survival
when the Hospital associated infection are major killers, it is wondrous our students can
teach and educate the patients a little of prevention of education let our students teach our
patients to care themselves to prevent the infection
Wash your hands or use alcohol-based hand wash frequently, especially after using the
bathroom and before eating.
Remind people caring for you to wash their hands or use alcohol-based hand wash before
touching you.
If you have an IV, keep the site clean and dry.
If you have an operation, call your nurse if the bandage becomes loose or wet.
If you have a tube to drain urine or a wound, tell your nurse if it gets loose or comes out.
Tell relatives and friends not to visit you if they have a cold or feel sick.
Tell the people taking care of you if you have been exposed to a contagious disease recently
(chickenpox, influenza, other communicable diseases, etc.).
INFECTION PREVENTION IN THE HOSPITAL REMEMBER HAND WASHING SAVES MANY
LIVES
Hand washing is most important! Use either soap and water or alcohol-based hand wash
that is provided.
All hospital staff follow precautions when caring for patients. This means that all health care
workers wash their hands (or use alcohol-based hand wash) and may wear gloves, gowns or
eye wear. This protects you from infections and staff from exposure to blood or body fluids.
Some illnesses require additional precautions. If needed, an isolation sign will be placed
outside your room. It does not list your illness, but tells staff and visitors about precautions
to help prevent spread of disease.
Whatever advanced in Microbiological diagnosis they are not available to many of us the
younger generation of Doctors should be champions to promote hand washing, we can train
and instruct patients on how the most effective way to prevent infections is by frequent
hand washing. That is the first line of defences to prevent the spread of Infection. Hands
may spread hundreds of microorganisms to our clothes, meals, environment or skin.
Providing medical students with knowledge and ensuring that they acquire the correct
practical skills in infection control is important. The approach within the medical schools /
colleges needs to be researched and formulated to bridge this disconnect between faculty
and students. Contextualizing education and assessment in the clinical setting may also
improve learning outcomes; however studies with a larger and more diverse sample are
needed to confirm this approach.
3. I WISH THAT MEDICAL COUNCIL, UNIVERSITIES SHOULD INTRODUCE THE FOLLOWING
TOPICS TO OUR MEDICAL STUDENTS IN BASIC CURRICULUM IN OUR TEACHINGS IN
MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
1 Infection control Protocols including the HAND WASHING
2 USE MISUSE OF ANTIBIOTICS AND CONSEQUENCES â ANTIBIOTIC POLICY
3 ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP
Let my good friends in Profession try improving the matters on control on infectious
diseases to bring out the aspect as students like contextualizing the learning as being a part
of curriculum would involve theory, demonstrations and practice in clinical environment.
This has been found to be effective by many in the world.
LET US NOT FORGET THE INFECTION ANTIBIOTIC MISUSE AND DRUG
RESISTANCE, IS OUR PRIORITY HOW MUCH, WE ARE TO THE MATTERS
MAKES THE DIFFERENCE TO LIFE IN OUR HOSPITALS?
Dr.T.V.Rao MD Professor of Microbiology Freelance Writer