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109 articles for “Accident”
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Risk Assessment Using WRAC Tool in a Manufacturing Industry
Abstract: Keeping up a safe workplace is one of the imperative obligations of the management according to labour laws and to ensure the resources. The different sources of hazard in the workplace have a tendency to make harm to the workers, hardware and even the operations. Occupational Risk assessment is a process of identifying the occupational hazards that affect the workers and take steps to eliminate or control the hazards various …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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New Proposal and Design to Add Retarders in Automotive
Abstract: Today, the issue of occupant safety is one of the most important issues in the automotive industry. Oneof the most important factors in improving the braking performance of cars has been considered in thearticle is the use of auxiliary brakes. Among the common auxiliary brakes that were proposed in carsand used by experimental test, we can mention retarder brakes. Used in heavy vehicles in passengercars will also be widely used …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 Read article
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Prevention of 'falls' Among Geriatric Population
Abstract: Falls in geriatric population are a major community health issue. They are themost frequent type of accidents in people aged 65 and older, and are themajor cause of injury-related hospitalization in this age group. Injuries causedby falls are connected with dysfunction, loss of autonomy and increasedmortality.Falls are one of the most common problems in the elderly all overthe world. A fall is defined as an act which results in a …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge of Mothers Regarding Safety Aspects of Under Five Years Children with the View to Develop Instructional Guidelines in Selected Area Jandiala Guru, Amritsar, Punjab
Abstract: The future development of our children depends on their enjoying good health today. A house is an exciting place for infants and small children. Who love to explore but are not aware of the potential dangers. Life cannot be risk free, but most household accidents can be prevented by utilizing a household safety list. Hence the knowledge of mothers is essential for undertaking measures to prevent them.
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 62–87 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Knowledge of Nursing Staff Regarding Needle Stick Injury in Selected Hospital, Mysore
Abstract: Needle stick injuries (NSIs) are most common accidents reported by healthcare workers, inclusive of doctors, nurses and non-clinical staff. Objectives: 1) To assess the level of knowledge of nursing staff regarding needle stick injury. 2) To find the association between knowledge scores of nursing staff regarding needle stick injury with their selected personal variables. Methodology: Formal administrative permission was obtained from Institution prior to data collection. Informed consent was obtained …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–22 Read article
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Exploring the Current Practices of Nurses, Preparing and Administering Chemotherapeutic Drugs to Children
Abstract: Introduction: Emergence of chemotherapeutic drugs has immensely benefitted current prognosis of childhood cancers but unintentional exposure to harmful agents may endanger life of health care workers who repeatedly get exposed to cytotoxic drugs. Nurses’ safety can be ensured with evidence based standard protocols related to chemotherapeutic drug preparation and administration, use of PPE, proper handling of hazardous waste, spill management etc. Objective: To explore ongoing practices, casual daily routine activities, …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 52–59 Read article
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Distribution of Drug on Bed: An Effort to Reduce the Crowd in Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan (India)
Abstract: Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, one of the largest hospitals of the country, is staffed with 700 doctors and 1770 nurses with 2282 beds in 72 wards. It has many specialty and super-specialty departments with many intensive care units, semi-intensive care units and operation theatres. It is the most populated hospital of the country with 575 average patients in in-patient department, 7780 average patients in out-patient department and 854 …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Organ Donation among the Urban and Rural Population
Abstract: Organ donation is one of the greatest medical marvels of the twentieth century which has saved the lives of several patients. The disparity between the huge demands for the organs and their poor supply is the main issue. The total organ donation shortage in our country can be met even if only few victims involved in fatal accidents serve as organ donors. Organ donation and successful retrieval of life saving …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 94–98 Read article
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Anemia in Pregnancy
Abstract: Anemia is considered a severe public health problem by World Health Organization as its prevalence is greater than 40%. It has major consequences for human health as well as social and economic development and is responsible for 20% of maternal deaths. Anemia is the reduction in circulating hemoglobin mass below the critical level. Faulty dietetic habit, faulty absorption mechanism, iron loss through excessive sweating, hookworm infestation, chronic malaria, bleeding piles …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 10–15 Read article