Procedia of Engineering and Medical Sciences

Treating Scale Deposits in Pipes Using Ultrasonic

2024-08-23T09:23:30-06:00

One of the most important technical and economic problems is the calcification of scales on the surface of the transport pipes and heat exchanger due to the flow of tough water. Combining ultrasound with other techniques leads to highly efficient results in treating calcification. This study combines two techniques to treat calcification: the first is physical, represented by ultrasound using an ultrasonic device with a frequency of 25 kHz, and the second is chemical, represented by adding weak acids (citric acid, salicylic acid, and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid). We immersed the samples in the system tank containing hard water for three months, until a layer of calcifications formed on the surface. Afterwards, we treated the samples using ultrasound technology, applying concentrations of (1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%) of the used acids at a temperature of 40 °C. That using ultrasonic technology in conjunction with weak acids leads to positive results in removing limescale deposits in transport pipes. Specifically, citric acid proved to be the most effective in removing limescale deposits, as it showed a long period of effectiveness. The best concentration of citric acid was applied to a sample of heat exchanger pipes that had previously been exposed to limescale deposits, which prevents the metal from corrosion.

Reed Fibers Revolutionize Epoxy Composite Strength

2024-05-14T02:26:59-06:00

In recent years, natural fibers have gained significant attention from the global research community due to their advantageous properties over industrial fibers. This study investigates the impact of reed fiber reinforcement on the mechanical properties of epoxy composites. Despite extensive research on various natural fibers, there is a knowledge gap regarding the use of reed fibers in composite materials. This research aims to explore how reed fiber orientation affects the tensile and compressive strength of epoxy composites. Reed fibers, cut to 100 mm in length and 2 mm in width, were embedded in epoxy resin at orientations of 0°, 45°, and 90° using hand molding techniques. The samples were cured at 75°C and subjected to mechanical testing. Results indicated that fibers oriented at 0° provided the highest mechanical strength, while the 0°/90° configuration resulted in the lowest strength. This study highlights the potential of reed fibers to enhance the mechanical properties of epoxy composites, emphasizing the significance of fiber orientation in optimizing composite performance.

Assessing Intraoperative Findings in Morbidly Adherent Placenta Previa

2024-06-30T10:36:08-06:00

This study aims to evaluate the complications and outcomes associated with adherent placenta previa in Iraqi women, highlighting a significant gap in understanding the intraoperative challenges of this condition. A case-control study design was employed, recruiting 102 patients from multiple hospitals and analyzing demographic and clinical data over a 12-month period. Findings revealed a clear association between placenta accreta and adverse maternal outcomes, with notable complications such as significant blood loss and ICU admissions. The results underscore the need for improved surgical techniques and preoperative planning to mitigate risks, providing crucial insights for enhancing patient care in obstetric emergencies.

Evaluating Health Outcomes for Iraqi Patients with Glaucoma

2024-06-30T11:15:24-06:00

This study evaluates the clinical outcomes of Iraqi patients with glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness globally. Despite its prevalence, knowledge gaps persist regarding its management and impact on patients' quality of life. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis involving 87 glaucoma patients aged 30-60 from various Iraqi hospitals between February 2023 and April 2024. Comprehensive examinations, including visual acuity and intraocular pressure tests, and the Glaucoma Quality of Life Questionnaire-15 (GQL-15) were employed to assess patients' vision and quality of life. Findings indicated significant visual impairment and quality of life reduction, particularly among older patients, highlighting the need for improved educational and therapeutic strategies to manage glaucoma effectively and enhance patients' life quality. The implications underscore the critical role of sustained visual function in maintaining independence and well-being in glaucoma patients.

Analysis of Health Education Needs to Improve Healthy Living Behavior in Children in the School Environment

2024-07-24T04:01:06-06:00

Health education is the provision of health knowledge and habituation of healthy behavior to students. The adequacy of health education provisions will influence the attitudes and behavior of school children which will determine their health status, whether they will remain healthy or be at risk of experiencing health problems in the present and in adulthood. This descriptive qualitative research analyzes by examining and revealing the meaning or reality of Health Education carried out in elementary schools. This research was conducted in five elementary schools in the Bengkulu city area, using data analysis techniques including steps to reduce data, present data, draw conclusions for verification. Checking the validity of data by triangulating sources through activities to test the credibility of data. Triangulation techniques for data credibility by checking data against the same source with different techniques. The interview results are checked with documentation or observation. The research results of the UKS program have not been able to run optimally as seen from the policies and guidelines that do not yet exist and are well socialized to all school members. UKS supervisor teachers, PJOK teachers and guardian teachers have not fully implemented the UKS Trias and understood the indicators in UKS activities. UKS is still the full responsibility of the community health center. Students never receive intentional health education. Health education in schools has a significant influence on students' health behavior. Through targeted health education, students can increase their knowledge about health. Health education also plays an important role in changing behavior and has an impact on the adoption of healthy living behavior in students. Students who receive effective health education are more likely to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors.

The use of shock wave therapy at the early stage ofrehabilitation in patients with cervical radicul

2024-07-30T02:47:36-06:00

The medical literature on neck pain was analyzed. The classification and etiopathogenetic mechanisms of radiculopathies are given. A comparative analysis of the results of the shock wave therapy method and other therapeutic regimens for treating various pain syndromes in the neck was carried out.

Review Of Monographs On Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome

2024-07-30T05:26:09-06:00

This article talks about the methods of diagnosis and treatment of "Dry eye" syndrome, which is currently spreading among all strata of the population due to various factors, proposed by researchers-scientists in their scientific works, in particular, in their monographs, and used in practice.

Improving Complex Treatment by Determining Sensitivity to Antibiotics During Antibacterial Therapy in Facial Surgery

2024-07-30T05:30:44-06:00

Antibacterial therapy is the most common and effective treatment for many diseases in the field of facial surgery, including facial abscess and cellulitis. The effectiveness of the method in dental practice is discussed. The studies were conducted on 55 patients aged 18 to 45 years. of which 39 men (70.9%), 16 women (29.1%) Patients of the clinic of the Bukhara Medical Institute “Maxillofacial surgery and “reconstructive plastic surgery”” in February-May 2024 conducted a study to determine sensitivity to antibiotics

Analysis of Length of Patient Service Time on Patient Satisfaction Using the Balanced Scorecard Perspective at Rsud Dr. M. Yunus Bengkulu Year 2024

2024-07-31T20:12:28-06:00

It is necessary to measure the performance of a company in this case, namely hospitals. Hospital directors who apply the Balanced Scorecard method will be able to measure how hospital business units can improve performance. The perspectives in the balanced scorecard used as tools in this research are the customer perspective and the business process perspective. The aim of this research is to see the relationship between the length of waiting for patient service and patient satisfaction at RSUD Dr. M. Yunus Bengkulu. The research design used in this research is mixed method research combining quantitative and qualitative research. The sample in this study was 201 samples and the number of informants was 7 people. The results of the study stated that there was a relationship between waiting time for outpatient services, waiting time for inpatient services, waiting time for laboratory services, waiting time for pharmaceutical services and waiting time for radiology services with patient satisfaction shown by a p value <0.05. Based on the multivariate test, it can be seen that the strength of the relationship is greatest for the variable waiting time for outpatient services and patient satisfaction at RSUD Dr. M Yunus Bengkulu with a relationship strength of 1,000. Based on interviews with research informants, it can be seen that outpatient, inpatient, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services require longer service times than the established standards. The long service time is caused by a large number of patients, a network that does not support it and a lack of staff. The long service time causes patients to feel dissatisfied with the services provided by RSUD dr. M. Yunus Bengkulu. It is recommended for the director of RSUD Dr. M Yunus Bengkulu to be able to improve services in outpatient, inpatient, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy units by paying attention to service times so that patients can feel satisfied with the service. It is also hoped that it can provide facilities to support service times so that it can increase patient satisfaction in terms of the policy brief created by the author

Monitoring and Evaluation of Pulmonary TB Patients During the COVID-19 Period at Bintuhan Health Center, Kaur Regency, Bengkulu Province, in 2024

2024-07-31T20:19:31-06:00

Tuberculosis is a direct infectious disease caused by TB germs (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), most TB germs attack the lungs, but can also affect other body organs (Manaf, et al, 2019). Tuberculosis, is a dangerous infectious disease caused by germs, TB with varying effects. Every tuberculosis sufferer can transmit the disease to other people who are around them and/or who are in close contact with the sufferer (Jaorana, et al, 2019). This research method is analytical with a Cross Sectional research design where in this research design, the independent variables (Education Level, Job Level, Knowledge, Socio-Cultural, Information Sources and Environment) and the dependent variable (Pulmonary TB Patients) are measured at the same time using an approach. , observation or data collection at one time (Point Time Approach) meaning, each subject is only observed once and measurements are made on the subject's character status or variables at the time of examination. The population in this study is all pulmonary TB patients in Kaur Regency, Bengkulu Province in 2024 157 people with pulmonary TB and the sample is part of the number and characteristics of the population of 64 people. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate date analysis using Chi-square analysis techniques. This research began from April to May 2024. Results: The majority of respondents who experienced pulmonary TE during the Covid-19 period were 36 respondents (56.3%) with lower secondary education as many as 38 respondents (59.4%) who did not work as many as 33 respondents (51.6%) Those who have correct knowledge are 47 respondents (73.4%) and those who do not have low social culture are 36 respondents (56.3%) and those who do not have accurate sources of information are 37 respondents (57.8%) and those who are in a good environment are 35 respondents ( 54.7%) and 34 respondents (53.1%) had comorbidities. There was a relationship between education, employment, knowledge, social culture, information sources, environment, comorbidities and the incidence of pulmonary TB patients during the Covid-19 period in Kaur Regency, Bengkulu Province. 2024. And education is the most dominant factor in the incidence of stress in pulmonary TB patients during the Covid-19 period in Kaus Regency, Bengkulu Province in 2024. Conclusion: It is hoped that the health services in Kaur Regency can improve health education in the form of counseling, especially TB, not only for TB sufferers but also the community in the working area, especially health workers, especially those in Kaur Regency, maintain the quality of service in providing services to the community, especially TB sufferers, in order to improve coordination with Health Services and TB cadres in monitoring TB sufferers and can increase supervision regarding the availability of good OAT. for pulmonary TE or extra pulmonary TB, and can improve the quality of phlegm examination implementation. Ban increases collaboration with other health service facilities.

The Role of Ultrasound in Detecting Fetal Findings in Pregnant Women

2024-10-22T06:45:04-06:00

Ultrasound screening is widely recommended for detecting congenital defects, multiple pregnancies, fetal development issues, placental abnormalities, and gestational age discrepancies, all of which can improve perinatal outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the significance of ultrasound techniques in assessing fetal outcomes in pregnant women. A total of 93 women aged 20 to 42 were examined across hospitals in Iraq between February 2023 and March 2024. Each participant underwent ultrasound screening at 15-22 weeks and 30-35 weeks of gestation, and fetal outcomes were assessed in terms of mortality, morbidity, heart rate, and adverse conditions. The most common age group (31-40 years) included 48 cases, and 20.43% were smokers. Adverse outcomes included 5 infant deaths, 12 cases of moderate morbidity, 4 of severe morbidity, 4 chromosomal abnormalities, 3 cases of oligohydramnios, and 2 of polyhydramnios. Ultrasound, being a safe and non-invasive procedure, offers significant benefits in pregnancy by enabling the early assessment of fetal outcomes, thus improving maternal and infant health.