Research Travelogue on Applications of Augmented Reality

Augmented reality (AR) is an interactive experience of a real-world environment where the objects that reside in the real world are enhanced by computer-generated perceptual information, sometimes across multiple sensory modalities, including visual, auditory, haptic, somatosensory and olfactory.AR can be defined as a system that incorporates three basic features: a combination of real and virtual worlds, real-time interaction, and accurate 3D registration of virtual and real objects. This paper aims to provide an overview of current technologies and implementations of augmented reality as well as to describe the main application domains and outlining benefits. It also briefly describes about the powerful real time implementations of augmented reality and also its benefits

The effects of epidural analgesia in normal labour

Background: Epidural analgesia is considered to be gold standard technique for labour analgesia but is claimed to prolong labour. Previous studies have evaluated epidural analgesia versus systemic opioids to no analgesia. The present study evaluated the effect of epidural analgesia on duration of labour compared to no analgesia.Methods: Sixty primigravida with full term-singleton, vertex presentation in spontaneous labour were included in the study. Parturient willing for epidural analgesia were allocated as epidural group (n=30), rest served as control. The intervention in active stage of labour included 10 ml of Inj. Bupivacaine 0.125% and Inj. Fentanyl 100μg and maintenance with infusion of Inj. Bupivacaine 0.125% and Inj. Fentanyl 2μg/ml added at a rate of 6-8 ml/hr. Duration of the first two stages of labour, patient satisfaction, side effects, number of instrumental vaginal/ vacuum-assisted deliveries, and neonatal APGAR score were recorded.Results: The mean duration of first stage of labour was shorter in epidural group (250.17±106.33 minutes) compared with control (302.00±111.99 minutes), (p= 0.071). The mean duration of second stage in epidural group was (18.73±6.82 minutes) compared with control (18.33±14.53 minutes) was not significant (p= 0.892). Although instrumental vaginal delivery rate was greater in the epidural group (6.7%) as compared to control (3.3%), (p=1.000). Pain score (VAPS) varied between1-3 and 4-10 in epidural group and control respectively (p< 0.001). The APGAR scores at 5 min and neonatal ICU admissions were statistically comparable.Conclusions: Epidural analgesia with Bupivacaine and Fentanyl results in good pain relief with undue prolongation of labour

LaQshya- an uphill climb: a review of implementation of LaQshya programme at a tertiary centre in Chennai

LaQshya- labour room quality improvement initiative, a National Quality Assurance Programme was launched by the National Health Mission, Government of India in 2017 for improving the quality of services provided at the time of delivery and immediate post-partum period. The programme has been implemented at the Institute of Social Obstetrics, Government Kasturba Gandhi Hospital for women and children from the year 2019. A plethora of changes have been brought about at the legendary institution since then. A retrospective programme review of the changes brought about at the Institute of Social Obstetrics, Government Kasturba Gandhi Hospital for Women and Children in the dimensions described under the LaQshya program i.e.; structural improvement and process improvement and henceforth a comparison of the various outcome as key performance indicators before and after the implementation of the programme. The quality of Institute of Social Obstetrics Government Kasturba Gandhi Hospital started at the bottom with 40%, under the guidance of LaQshya has improved to an astounding 93% making us the proud bearers of the prestigious platinum badge which was evident with the obvious improvement in various outcome indicators.  Despite the implementation, LaQshya was an uphill trudge, to break old habits and restrain into new norms and guidelines, the results as mentioned proved to be a beautiful view at the end of the climb. LaQshya is indeed a boon not only to the mothers benefiting from it but also to the service provider as a tool to be a better health care personnel

Avian Diversity in the Wetlands of Bangalore

Avian DIversity in the Wetlands of Bangalor

Zone of Minimal Conflict: The Mystery Unveiled - An Overview

The coordination of complete dentures with neuromuscular function is the foundation of successful stable dentures. The lower denture commonly presents the most difficulties because the mandible atrophies at a greater rate than the maxilla and has less residual ridge for retention and support. Regardless of implant availability, physiologically optimal denture contours and physiologically appropriate denture teeth arrangement should be achieved to maximize prosthesis stability, comfort, and function for patients. The neutral zone technique is most effective for patients who have had numerous unstable, unretentive lower complete dentures owing to atrophied ridge, altered or diminished neuromuscular control or more powerful oral musculature.This article illustrates the concepts and canons behind the neutral zone and the techniques for recording it