Why the scrubs and why are they called so? “Scrubs” can be added to the list of those items that have derived their name from the action performed. The onset of the 20th century saw an increased awareness and sensitivity towards hygiene and cleanliness in operating theaters. Due to the nature of their work, it was realized that medical staff was more prone to getting infected and transferring infection. As a mandate, the doctors...
Introduction In the wake of covid 19, medical ventilators were the most sought-after machines in the world. The percentage of people recovering from covid 19 was higher in medical facilities where the ventilators were available. The shortage of oxygen and ventilators brought the system to its knees. The covid 19 virus was attacking the lungs of the infected. Infected people had difficulty breathing and the saturation percentage of oxygen quickly fell. Ventilator machines were...
Introduction Globally there is a steep rise in the cases of obstructive sleep apnea. India remains in an alarming state with over 6 million cases of apnea with the majority undiagnosed and untreated. Untreated sleep apnea kicks off worse complications that include hypertension, elevated blood pressure, disturbed heartbeat, heart attacks, brain attacks, and Prediabetes. Sleep disorders result in deterioration of the overall health and at times lead to irreversible damage to the human body...
Introduction A suction machine clinically known as an aspirator is a device that is used to remove an obstruction in the patient’s airways. It is critical that the patient has a clear airway at all times whether during the surgery or otherwise. An obstruction in the airways interferes with the medical procedure and can be life-threatening. It is imperative to remove the obstruction that is in the form of mucous, blood, saliva, secretions, and...
Introduction The black swan event of Covid 19 amongst many things taught us the importance of oxygen in patient care. The non-availability of ventilators was a major reason for the setback and delay in critical care. There was a surge in the demand for ventilators. Conventional ventilators are high in cost and would have a high lead time to manufacture. The machines are not portable and cannot be quickly moved to an emergency site....
Medical Scrubs Industry in India VS US. The Medical scrubs market in India is valued at 1 billion in India as against the 100 billion US markets for medical wear. It is clearly evident in the various medical series featured on Netflix. From Grey’s Anatomy to Scrubs the medical staff seen are clad in tastefully designed, smart, and colorful scrubs. As the shows are a reflection of events and people around us, the same...
The family doctor, the name speaks for itself. He had always been there for granny, for your dad, when your sister was expecting her first birth, or when the dog had given you a nasty bite. He was the first guy you called when you were coughing in the covid times. A conversation with him over the phone puts you at ease. He orders the diagnosis test when it is necessary, after all, he...
The healthcare industry has never been associated with fashion and style and is not the most glamorous of professions. This is an industry where every human, whether poor or rich relies on in their tough times. The doctors and nurses know the number of hours they have to be on their feet in stressful situations and therefore comfort is a big concern when it comes to medical wear to sustain long hours of duty...
Medical scrubs are second skin if you are in health care. The scrub clothing needs to go through a complete makeover when it comes to the choice of cloth, the color, and the fit. Scrub clothing need not be limited to doctors and nurses. Medical institutions should provide their staff with color-coded scrubs clothing as medical uniforms. The scrub uniforms are easy to maintain and less expensive than the conventional uniforms. Recent surveys with...
It’s almost time when things are coming back to normal, World Health Day couldn’t have come at a better time! Two years back the coronavirus had sparked and the panic mode was on around the world. The day in and out multiplying infectious patients within a short period of time had put the entire healthcare sector under pressure of performance and deliverance. With still the pandemic going on, diseases like heart, cancer, asthma are...
