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100 delegates attend PGI workshop
Chandigarh, November 12 This was followed by demonstration of closed loop anaesthesia, where a computer-controlled infusion pump is used to administer anaesthetic drugs to the patient in a controlled fashion using the patient’s own conscious level measured by a brain monitor (BIS). The demonstration was followed by a session on monitoring of the functioning of the nervous system during anaesthesia and in patients in intensive care. The topics covered were neurological monitoring in the ICU and the operating theatres with special emphasis on bispectral index, evoked potentials and neuromuscular junction monitoring by Drs A. Fiehn, I. Sen, S. Arora and B. Ghai. The next session was on the minimum mandatory monitoring standards and the various devices used in the operating theatres, by Drs A. Trikha and P.L. Gautam. Dr Subramanyam delivered a lecture on noninvasive monitoring of cardiac output. This was followed by presentations on ultrasound-guided nerve blocks by Dr D. Nakra, and monitoring in the small to medium level practices by Dr A. Sharma. |
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City to have orthodontic
mission
Chandigarh, November 12 Speaking at the inaugural function at the PGI here last night, the Governor said the findings of a health survey by the Administration of all schoolchildren in the city revealed that out of the 8000 children medically examined so far, 26 per cent were suffering from dental caries. During various sessions of the congress Dr Mani K Prakash from Bombay, said that mini screws were now being used for anchorage in implants. These screws were better due to their smaller size, greater number of sites for placement, simpler surgical placement, no
labwork, easier removal and low cost. Dr Mani added that certain traits could be genetically transported to the child and at the time of pregnancy also the denture is affected. Later a presidential dinner and a cultural evening was held at the Rock Garden in colloboration with Pracheen Kala Kendra. Meanwhile, with a large number of patients at the PGI looking for dental solutions there is a wide gamut of products to cure these problems at an exhibition during the third World Edgewise Orthodontic Congress and 40th Indian Orthodontic Conference on here. A tooth mousse, jewels, the jungle range and an ortho tie are just some of the products available at the trade exhibition which catch your fancy. While the tooth mousse available in a variety of flavours helps nourish teeth before and after the whitening process to achieve greater vitality and a more aesthetically pleasing
appearee, the ortho necktie becomes a must for every orthodontist. The tooth mousse can be obtained at Rs 650 while the ortho necktie is available as bonus gift on a bundle offer, including purchase of above Rs 20,000. Marketed by Dentaurum in Germany, the `jewels’ are perhaps the only ceramic coloured brackets for your teeth. Available in colours like pink, dark and light blue and red, they are available at the exhibition for Rs 3000. Meanwhile, the entire jungle series of light-cure band cement and light-cure orthodontic adhesive like tiger bond, tiger boost and leopard also attracted a number of orthodontists. Bright fluoroscent retainers in double or multi-shades with a variety of stickers displayed by Liberal Traders, popular among kids, also drew a large crowd. |
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Impotency on rise in city: expert
Mohali, November 12 Expressing concern over the increasing problem of diabetes, Dr K.P. Singh, senior consultant, endocrinology, who has recently returned from the annual conference of the European Association for Study of Diabetes, said every month one or two new cases of children suffering from Type II diabetes came to him in addition to 20 per cent of people with direct complaints about impotency. Dr Singh, who has conducted several studies, including the one at Lahaul-Spiti, said junk food, physical inactivity, continuous exposure to television and Internet, had led to the rise of diabetes in the country. The problem was more acute in urban areas as compared to rural areas, where it was four to five per cent, he added. Furthermore, he said, diabetes was also leading to an increase in heart attacks and kidney failure at younger age. While in the region the problem of diabetes was most severe in Ludhiana, it was not very common in Lahaul-Spiti. Dr Singh suggested that regular monitoring of blood glucose could help curb the problem of diabetes. Talking about various self-monitoring devices, he said a number of these were easily available in the market. These, he said, included continuous glucose monitoring device, home blood glucose monitoring through glucometer, insulin inhaler, which will soon be available in India, simple needles and insulin pens. Talking about sugar-free tablets and powders, he said such tablets did not help control diabetes and in many cases these led to abdominal pains following which their use needed to be immediately stopped. |
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Over 100 delegates attend CME
Chandigarh, November 12 During the workshop, live demonstrations of some of the procedures undertaken in the operation theatre were given. The various demonstrations included the close-loop anaesthesia, where a computer-controlled infusion pump is used to administer anaesthetic drugs to the patient in a controlled fashion using the patient’s own conscious level measured by a brain monitor. Other procedures like location of nerves and blood vessels using ultrasound for the purpose of performing various nerve blocks and catheterisation of blood vessels were also demonstrated. The demonstration was followed by a session on monitoring of the functioning of the nervous system during anaesthesia. — TNS |
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Ultrasound centres inspected
Mohali, November 12
He alleged that a doctor working at Chawla Hospital was not registered with the authorities concerned and had been asked to stop her work.
He said four ultrasound centres were inspected yesterday but no shortcoming was found in them. He said he would get the PNDT Act strictly enforced in the district.
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HFCL XI beat Airtel XI by 8 wickets
Panchkula, November 12 In another match between Quark XI and Tata XI, the former won the match by one wicket. Brief score: Airtel XI — 163 in 25 overs (Balwinder 46, Kanav 29, Sandeep Singh 3 for 13, Madan 2 for 20); HFCl XI — 164 for 2 in 24 overs (Rajil Sawhney 75 n.o., Rahul Joshi 35). Tata XI — 95 all out in 21 overs (Anish 25, Harminder 20, Sushil 3 for 12 and Sanjeev 2 for 4); Quark XI — 96 for 9 in 21.2 overs (Saurabh 34, Sanjeev 22, Manjeet 2 for 26). Basketball tourney Manav Mangal School, Panchkula, emerged winner in the under-12 category with the final score of 47, while New Public School, Sector 18, Chandigarh, came first with a score of 74 in under-16 category of the 2nd Emily Gosain Memorial Basketball Tournament held at St Xavier’s High School, Sector 20, here today. Chess meet CHANDIGARH: On the basis of performance in the championship, a team of four players will be selected to represent Chandigarh in the nationals to be held at Sivaksi, Tamil Nadu, from November 26. For further details and entries, players can contact Mr Navin Bansal, Joint Secretary of the CCA.
Volleyball team Government Girls Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 8-B, Chandigarh, excelled in the inter-school volleyball tournaments held recently. In the under-19 age group, the school emerged winner with a score of 25-11, 25-23 and 25-14. In the under-17 category, the school team bagged the second prize. |
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Sidhu shoots gold
Chandigarh, November 12 It may be recalled that Harisimran has been a proud shooter and now practises in Delhi and his son Zorawar Singh is an international clay pigeon shooter. In the team championship, shooters from Bathinda hogged the limelight by securing the gold medal. Ferozepore attained second place, while Muktsar bagged third place. Tomorrow, trap events will take place. Results: skeet: individual: Hari Sandhu 1, Rose Pal Sidhu 2, A.S. Cheema 3. Team championship: Bathinda (Hari Sidhu, Raja K.S. Sidhu and Deep Sidhu)1, Ferozepore (Rose Pal, Raghumeet Sodhi and Saurabh Gill) 2, Muktsar (Sukhmanpreet Sidhu, Gags Aulakh and A.S. Cheema) 3. |
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Chervi wins u-10 tennis title
Panchkula, November 12 In the finals of under 10( boys), Digvijay Singh Naruka of Chandigarh Baptist School, Sector 45, Chandigarh, beat Harmeet Singh of Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 36, Chandigarh, by 5-2. Earlier, the tournament, in which 86 players of various schools and clubs of Panchkula Chandigarh, Mohali and neighbouring areas participated, was inaugurated by the school Principal, Mr Krit Serai. The finals of under 14 (boys and girls) will be played tomorrow. |
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Table soccer meet begins
Chandigarh, November 12 The under-19 boys and girls title went in favour of Hansraj Public School, Sector 6, Panchkula. Other results: (doubles) above-19, boys: Shikha-Gunjab b Suwarcha-Bhanu, 7-6; above-19, boys: Ashish-Sandeep b Sahil-Ashish Walia, 7-2; under-19, girls: Sarina-Sukhpreet b Karishma-Charu, 7-4; under-17, girls (doubles): Sakshi-Shivangi b Shagun-Disha, 7-2; under-14, girls: Harsimran b Surbhi, 7-4; (singles) under-8: Shubhankar b Sarabjot, 7-1; under-8, girls: Poonam b Pragya 7-6; under-10, girls: Swati b Sarika 7-2; under-12: Shilpa b Shivangi 7-5; under-14: Harsimran b Surbhi, 7-4. |
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YPS kids to take part in cycle race
Chandigarh, November 12 |
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