Biography:

Sathappan Subramanian has completed his MBBS from Madras University and MS (Otorhinolaryngology) from University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. He is the Head of Division of Surgical Specialties at Cyber Jaya University College of Medical Sciences. He has published many papers in reputed journals.

Abstract:

ENT emergencies are very rare but it is important to recognize the common ENT emergencies. These emergencies can present as a result of infection, trauma, foreign bodies, or post-operative complications. These emergencies need proper clinical assessment and need urgent management. In this lecture, we will discuss the symptoms and signs of common ENT emergencies and appropriate initial management. Hence the junior doctors, nurses and allied health professionals will be ready to face the challenges in management of ear, nose and throat patients in emergency room

Biography:

Matina Kampra is a Jurist, with MSc in Social Science and Health Research (University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) and a PhD from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine. She works at the Internal Unit of the Ministry of Health in Greece. Her publication refers to the discipline of epilepsy and education.

Abstract:

Introduction: It is well documented that epilepsy is a disorder which carries the burden of its nature. Not only does it affect the patients’ life, but their socials’ as well. With regard to children and youth with epilepsy during their school years, it is very important for their teachers to have an expert’s advice on the management of several issues raised during the school day.

Aim: A survey was conducted to explore teachers’ perceptions about the school nurse’s role, especially when there were children with epilepsy (CWE) in their school.

Methods: A total of 70 head-teachers of regular schools from all Greek counties were phone-interviewed with open-ended questions. The data were grouped and analyzed in depth.

Results: Of the 70 interviewed head-teachers, 68 insisted that schools need nurses (amongst other experts). 65 recognized that the role of the school nurse encompasses both educational and health goals. 67 insisted that school nurses could become a liaison between schools, family, health care professionals and the CWE. 66 referred to the nurses’ role for health policies and programs. 69 underlined the school nurses’ direct care to CWE.

Conclusion: The existence of school nurse was found to be essential for the Greek teachers especially in the case of CWE, since their absence was considered crucial. An urgent need was raised for the authorities to provide the regular school personnel with nurses in order to offer information and assistance in health matters, to promote health and safety and to collaborate with teachers and family for the pupils’ wellbeing.

Biography:

Supawan Tanupabrungsun has completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mahidol University, Thailand and Master degree in Physiology from Chulalongkorn University. Since 1986 – 2016, she is instructor in the field Fundamental and Med-Surg. Nursing department at Faculty of Nursing, Saint Louis College, Thailand.

Abstract:

In an effort to help nursing students develop self -efficacy. Using meditation is the most importance to help them. This study integrates the concentration-base-learning (CBL) technique to the professional nursing education. We develop a new technique by integratingSKT1 and The Four Foundation of Mind fullness a Buddhist meditation technique.

  Objective: This research aimed to study the effects of meditation practices on academic achievements, mental abilities and self-awareness in second year nursing students at Saint Louis College.

 Methodology:  This a quasi-experimental study with pre- and post-test research design. The subjects of 86 students were assigned to either control or treatment group by using stratified sampling strategy based on the pre-test scores. The first outcome, academic achievement, was simply measured with the four-point grading scale. The other two outcomes were measured with the evaluation forms, in which were assessed by three experts with .904 reliability score. The data was analyzed with a series of paired t-tests and presented with descriptive statistics.

Result: The result revealed the significant differences in mental abilities and self-awareness between the two groups. Specifically, the treatment group had higher average score of mental abilities and self-awareness.

Recommendations: The findings revealed that using meditation could effectively to promote mental ability and self-awareness. So, this intervention should be used in all students

Biography:

Mohammed Al Azrak is a Plastic Surgeon, graduated in Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt, in 2003. After completing internship in Cairo University Hospital, he started two years of residency in Trauma and Emergency Surgery Division, Fayoum General Hospital, Fayoum, followed by two years of residency in General Surgery department, Fayoum General Hospital. He then moved to Kasr El Ainy School of Medicine - Cairo University, where he spent one year of residency in Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit, Surgery Department and received Master of Surgery. Then he received residency for one year in Plastic Surgery Division, General Surgery Department, Al Helal Specialized Hospital (National Trauma Centre) Ministry of Health & completed thesis in “Flap Reconstruction of Post Burn Head and Neck Scar Contractures”. He gained experience and wide access to surgical management of patients in rural hospitals, trauma & emergency, general surgery, diabetic foot management and wound healing in problematic situations. Starting from 2011, he became a Plastic Surgery Specialist in Burn & Plastic Surgery Unit, Fayoum General Hospital, Fayoum & board certified by European Board of Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery and affiliated researcher in Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University.

Abstract:

Healing process is as vital as to lead all fields of surgery. Although it's full understanding is still, but we can build our surgical practice up on established basics. Factors affecting healing either local, general or technical factors must be addressed in total, prior to and while we face or expecting to face wound problems or scars. A modified vision in regard to analysis and interaction between factors affecting healing can help to overcome some obstacles. Own body perception of the wound is important in leading the body to a suitable response which is variable according to the kind of tissue. So, we can divide the wound zone according to the perception of the body into two parts; perceived part and unperceived part, hence the intervention for management will be different. Body perception depends on various mechanisms and the most clear of them is humeral – neural mechanisms for homeostasis. So, wound management can diverge widely into two directions; passive management including just application of topicals/some growth factors, etc., and active management that includes using of different modalities with different levels of invasiveness; starting from VAC, etc. So, application of wound healing tools and products should be addressed in chronological stepped approach with respect to body response in order to avoid miss use of high technology modalities.