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Lois A, Save S. Author Reply - SOFA-based Prognostication in PICU: A Cardiovascular Critique! Indian J Crit Care Med 2023; 27:863. [PMID: 37936804 PMCID: PMC10626244 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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How to cite this article: Lois A, Save S. Author Reply - SOFA-based Prognostication in PICU: A Cardiovascular Critique! Indian J Crit Care Med 2023;27(11):863.
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Affiliation(s)
- Amoolya Lois
- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College and Bai Yamunabai Laxman Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Lois A, Save S. Serial Evaluation of Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score (SOFA) as a Predictor of Outcome in Children Admitted in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Tertiary Care Hospital. Indian J Crit Care Med 2023; 27:590-595. [PMID: 37636856 PMCID: PMC10452781 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Background Sequential organ failure assessment score (SOFA) is a score to quantify organ system dysfunction. This study was done to evaluate SOFA as a predictor of outcomes in children in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Objective (A) To determine whether initial SOFA, Delta SOFA, and SOFA score at 72 hours are better predictors of outcome in terms of sensitivity and specificity. (B) To compare the initial SOFA, Delta SOFA, and SOFA score at 72 hours. Materials and methods A prospective observational study was conducted on 160 patients aged from 29 days to 12 years admitted in PICU of a Tertiary Care Hospital in a metropolitan city in India for a period of 1 year. Then, the initial SOFA score, 72-hour SOFA, and Delta SOFA (T0 SOFA - T72 SOFA) were calculated and patients were followed up till discharge from PICU or deceased. Results The best threshold to differentiate between discharged and deceased corresponds to as initial SOFA of 7.50 with a sensitivity of 64.71%, and specificity of 89.51%. The similar threshold for 72 hours SOFA is 10.50 which correspond to a sensitivity of 76.47% and specificity of 96.50%. The study showed strong evidence (p-value < 0.05) that, patients whose Delta SOFA values increased from the previous value (-1.5), had a greater chance to succumb to illness. Delta SOFA had the best sensitivity (82.35%) and 72-hour SOFA had the best specificity (96.50%) in predicting the outcome of PICU patients. Conclusion This study emphasizes the use of SOFA score as a prognostic indicator in critically ill children, as variables measured are easily available. How to cite this article Lois A, Save S. Serial Evaluation of Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score (SOFA) as a Predictor of Outcome in Children Admitted in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Tertiary Care Hospital. Indian J Crit Care Med 2023;27(8):590-595.
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- Amoolya Lois
- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College and Bai Yamunabai Laxman Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Agrawal P, Ansari T, Wade P, Save S, Kondekar A, Rathi S, Malik S. Clinical characteristics & severity profile of children with COVID-19 during the second wave pandemic: An experience from tertiary care hospital in Mumbai. Indian J Med Res 2023; 157:92-95. [PMID: 37040233 DOI: 10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_813_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2023] Open
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This retrospective observational study was aimed at defining the demographic and clinical characteristics as well as severity profile of COVID-19 disease in children admitted to dedicated COVID-19 tertiary care hospital in Mumbai, India, during the second wave. COVID-19 infection detected in children (1 month-12 years) by the rapid antigen test or reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction or TRUENAT from March 1 to July 31, 2021 on throat/nasopharyngeal samples were enrolled and their clinical features and outcomes were studied. During the study period, 77 children with COVID-19 infection were admitted, of whom two-third (59.7%) were <5 yr old. The common presenting symptom was fever (77%), followed by respiratory distress. Comorbidities were noted in 34 (44.2%) children. Most of the patients belonged to the mild severity category (41.55%). While 25.97 per cent of patients presented in severe category and 19.48 per cent were asymptomatic. Admission to intensive care was needed in 20 (25.9%) patients, with 13 patients needing invasive ventilation. Nine patients succumbed while 68 were discharged. The results might help understand the course, severity profile and outcomes of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the paediatric population.
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- Poorvi Agrawal
- Department of Paediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Pande N, Sathe K, Save S, Shetty D. Chronic kidney disease in a child-an unusual crossroad: Questions. Pediatr Nephrol 2021; 36:1959-1961. [PMID: 33151402 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-020-04792-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Nivedita Pande
- Department of Pediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, India.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, India
- Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Radiology, Topiwala National Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, India
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Pande N, Sathe K, Save S, Shetty D. Chronic kidney disease in a child-an unusual crossroad: Answers. Pediatr Nephrol 2021; 36:1963-1965. [PMID: 33151403 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-020-04795-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Nivedita Pande
- Department of Pediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, India.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, India.,Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Radiology, Topiwala National Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, India
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Baxla S, Kharde P, Unki P, Save S. Hepatopulmonary Syndrome: A New Name for Old Complexities. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2020; 59:297-299. [PMID: 31931611 DOI: 10.1177/0009922819898188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, India
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Bhandarkar N, Save S, Bavdekar SB, Sisodia P, Desai S. Serum Albumin and C-Reactive Protein as Predictors of Adverse Outcomes in Critically Ill Children: A Prospective Observational Pilot Study. Indian J Pediatr 2019; 86:758-759. [PMID: 30915645 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-019-02934-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Neha Bhandarkar
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Department of Pediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, 400008, India
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Department of Pediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, 400008, India
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Department of Pediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, 400008, India.
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Department of Pediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, 400008, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
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Bavdekar S, Save S, Pillai A, Kasbe AM. DREEM Study: Students Perceptions of Learning Environment in a Medical College in Mumbai, India. J Assoc Physicians India 2019; 67:50-54. [PMID: 31299840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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PURPOSE This study was carried out to assess medical education environment (MEE) at our institution and to determine if there is an association between the assessment scores and factors such as gender, residence, family educational background and medium of instruction during school years. METHODS Students appearing for the final qualifying examination were enrolled in the cross-sectional survey after obtaining written informed consent. Demographic data and personal information such as place of residence, parental education and medium of instruction was collected. The Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) Questionnaire was used for assessment of MEE. The numerical variables were described in terms of mean and standard deviation, median and inter-quartile range and percentages. Independent t-test, one-way Anova, Mann-Whitney test and Kruskall- Wallis test were the analytical tests used depending upon the number of groups and characteristics of the data. RESULTS Fifty-five students were enrolled in the study. The overall DREEM score was 119+/-22 (Median 116), 46(83.64%) reported overall positive perception). Students' perception of atmosphere (SPA) scored highest as compared to other domains. Teacher-centered teaching with emphasis on factual learning, authoritarian teachers, boredom in the course and lacking support systems were some of the problem areas identified on the basis of students' perceptions. There was a significant difference in Students' academic self-perception (SASP) and students' social self-perception scores between students coming from urban and rural backgrounds. CONCLUSIONS Students reported an overall positive perception of MEE. Problem areas and research priorities were identified leading to a preparation of an action plan.
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- Associate Professor, TNMC & BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra; *Corresponding Author
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- Intern, TNMC & BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra
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- Associate Professor, TNMC & BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra; *Corresponding Author
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Mukherjee A, Singh S, Save S, Jhondhale S, Bavdekar S. Bloom’s syndrome: When chromosomes break. Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.phoj.2017.11.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Rastogi S, Kadakia P, Save S. Clinico-Pathological profile of a rare renal tumor in two children. Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.phoj.2016.10.111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Bavdekar SB, Save S. Choosing the Right Journal for a Scientific Paper. J Assoc Physicians India 2015; 63:56-58. [PMID: 26710401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Authors need to take the crucial decision of choosing the journal for their prospective manuscript before even starting to write it. Although, this choice is influenced by many factors, matching the intended recipients of the main message of the manuscript with a journal's readership should override all other consideration in journal selection. That done, availability of time-bound review process,journal's visibility, indexation in databases, regularity of publication, acceptance rate and expenses involved are some other factors that will help decide the choice.
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Bavdekar SB, Save S. Writing Case Reports: Contributing to Practice and Research. J Assoc Physicians India 2015; 63:44-48. [PMID: 26591170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Case reports describe a patient with unusual or unexpected features. They represent the oldest type of medical publication. They are about generating a new hypothesis and not about proving a hypothesis. Hence, despite being considered as the lowest level of evidence; they continue to be relevant for clinical practice, research and medical education. This article intends to provide guidance regarding writing a case report to those wishing to make a foray in scientific writing through reporting an interesting case.
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Save S, Doshi H, Somale A. Lung cavities in an infant: could it be tuberculosis? J Postgrad Med 2012; 58:213-4. [PMID: 23023358 DOI: 10.4103/0022-3859.101408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- S Save
- Department of Pediatrics, TN Medical College and BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Bhagwat AM, Save S, Burli S, Karki SG. A study to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of feracrylum and its comparison with povidone-iodine. INDIAN J PATHOL MICR 2001; 44:431-3. [PMID: 12035356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Feracrylum, a water-soluble polymer of polyacrylic acid is known for its hemostatic property. Present work is an effort to evaluate its minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and compare it with the MIC of povidone-iodine. Ten different species of pathogenic microorganisms were selected, strains of which were obtained from Haffkine Institute. The organisms were maintained under appropriate culture media. The MIC of Freracrylum was determined by using tube culture method where its activity was compared against a standard antimicrobial agent providone-iodine. The study parameters showed that Feracrylum exhibits antimicrobial activity against a wide variety of microorganisms and its efficacy is comparable to that of povidone-iodine.
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- A M Bhagwat
- Themis Chemicals Limited, CB Patel Research Centre, Mumbai
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