The global pandemic known as covid-19 has spread. To create a vaccine, expand testing facilities,
and improve monitoring systems, scientists and engineers are working day and night. Applications
for smartphones and the web have already been created to track people's health using surveys. The
spread of covid-19 can be stopped via the Internet of Things (IoT). The Internet and physical devices
are connected through the "Internet of Things." Devices can monitor and respond in addition to detect
and record information. In this article, we evaluated the covid-19 literature that is currently accessible,
discussed monitoring approaches, and proposed an IoT based architecture that can be used to reduce
the spread of covid-19. Modern healthcare systems are being transformed by the IoT revolution by
embracing technological, economic, and social prospects. Health care systems are changing from
traditional to more individualised ones so that patients can be diagnosed, treated, and monitored more
simply. IoT technology is one of the pioneers in this field. Since the epidemic began, there has been
a rapid push in various research communities to use a wide array of technologies to tackle this global
menace.
Deep Vein thrombosis (DVT) is thrombophlebitis of deep veins and is known to be associated with fatal complications. Use of appropriate measures through risk assessment are of vital importance in preventing DVT related complications. Well’s criteria is a beneficial tool in categorizing the patients, therefore may guide in using appropriate preventive strategies and promoting wellbeing of immobilized patients. The present study aimed at assessing the risk and preventive strategies of Deep Vein Thrombosis among patients admitted in Intensive Care Units (ICU) of a selected hospital in Mangaluru. The study was conducted by a descriptive cross sectional design. The study was conducted among 120 ICU admitted patients of Father Muller Medical College Hospital. Purposive sampling technique was used to select sample. The tools used were Well’s criteria for risk assessment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and checklist for preventive strategies used. The patients were assessed after 48 hours of admission to ICU. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant association between age above 55years (p=0.02) and diagnosis related to medical conditions of the subjects (p=0.02). Out of total 120 subjects assessed, 26 subjects had high DVT risk and 94 subjects had moderate DVT risk. Further assessment on use of preventive measures revealed that among subjects with high DVT risk, 3 subjects were on pneumatic compression devices, 18 on crepe bandages and 1 with LMWH. And out of 94 subjects with moderate DVT risk, 3 were on pneumatic compression devices, 7 on crepe bandages and 2 with LMWH. It is found that mechanical devices for prevention of DVT even though advised are seldom considered due to lack of awareness among the health care personnel towards its positive effect.
Social phobia is an irrational fear that is caused during certain social situations. It is a specific response of a person to a social situation that disturbs normal functioning. Social phobia is a very interesting topic and many researchers have conducted various studies on this in the recent years. Therefore, a descriptive study was planned with the objective to determine the prevalence of social phobia among adults. The findings of the study can be useful in identifying the severity of social phobia and in finding the association of it among adults with demographic variables. The study outcome revealed that 10.08% had severe social phobia.
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