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  1. Article: Cefoperazone-induced Coagulopathy in Critically Ill Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Unit.

    Gudivada, Kiran Kumar / Krishna, Bhuvana / Sampath, Sriram

    Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine

    2023  Volume 27, Issue 3, Page(s) 183–189

    Abstract: ... Krishna B, Sampath S. Cefoperazone-induced Coagulopathy in Critically Ill Patients Admitted ...

    Abstract Background: N-methylthiotetrazole side chain (NMTT) of cefoperazone was attributed to inhibit the vitamin K epoxide enzyme. This mechanism is similar to warfarin; thus, vitamin K was suggested to antagonize the hematological effects of cefoperazone. The literature on critically ill patients receiving cefoperazone and its clinical significance on bleeding diathesis is sparse.
    Objectives: To assess the incidence of cefoperazone-induced coagulopathy (CIC), its clinical impact on bleeding episodes, and transfusion requirements. Predisposing factors and the role of prophylactic and therapeutic vitamin K were evaluated.
    Materials and methods: Prospective observational study of adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients (>18 years) receiving cefoperazone between December 2017 and December 2018. We excluded those on warfarin, those with preexisting elevated
    Results: Among 65 patients, 17 (26%) had probable CIC. Hypoalbuminemia and vancomycin co-administration were risk factors for CIC. Hemoglobin drops and blood transfusions were not different between INR non-elevated and elevated groups (11 vs 8 gm/dL;
    Conclusion: Results of this study revealed that CIC is not uncommon in ICUs. Based on the findings of the study, we suggest INR monitoring in patients receiving nephrotoxic agents and patients with hypoalbuminemia. We also recommend vitamin K administration in patients with elevated INR.
    How to cite this article: Gudivada KK, Krishna B, Sampath S. Cefoperazone-induced Coagulopathy in Critically Ill Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Unit. Indian J Crit Care Med 2023;27(3):183-189.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-17
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2121263-6
    ISSN 1998-359X ; 0972-5229
    ISSN (online) 1998-359X
    ISSN 0972-5229
    DOI 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24417
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  2. Article: New lung cancer diagnosis after emergency department presentation in a tertiary hospital: patient characteristics and outcomes.

    Niranjan, Navin / Sriram, Krishna Bajee

    Hospital practice (1995)

    2022  Volume 50, Issue 5, Page(s) 356–360

    Abstract: Objectives: Currently, there are limited data available about patients who are diagnosed with lung cancer following an emergency department (ED) visit. This study sought to define the demographics, symptoms profile, staging, and prognosis of this cohort ...

    Abstract Objectives: Currently, there are limited data available about patients who are diagnosed with lung cancer following an emergency department (ED) visit. This study sought to define the demographics, symptoms profile, staging, and prognosis of this cohort of patients.
    Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of patients diagnosed with a primary lung malignancy at a lung cancer multidisciplinary meeting between January 2018 and January 2020. Medical records were reviewed to collect data around demographics, presenting symptoms, investigations, admission, cancer stage, and mortality.
    Results: During the study period, 890 patients were diagnosed with a primary lung malignancy of which 209 (23.5%) presented to ED prompting diagnostic work-up. Of these 209 patients, 89% were hospitalized for a median duration of 6 days. Also, 104 (50%) were female and the average age of the cohort was 70 years. Dyspnea (38%) was the most common presenting symptom. Radiological staging and tissue biopsy were performed as an outpatient procedure in 46% and 41% of patients, respectively. A total of 188 patients had non-small cell lung cancer of whom 68% had ztage IV disease. A total of 53 (25%) patients died within 3 months of ED presentation. These patients were older with more advanced disease compared to patients who were alive at 3 months.
    Conclusion: Emergent diagnosed patients are a significant proportion of the lung cancer population, presenting with advanced stage disease and increased short-term mortality. Future research should be directed at interventions, such as lung cancer screening program and/or community education, to reduce the need for patients to present to the ED with disabling lung cancer symptoms.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Aged ; Male ; Tertiary Care Centers ; Retrospective Studies ; Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung ; Early Detection of Cancer ; Lung Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Emergency Service, Hospital
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2570453-9
    ISSN 2377-1003 ; 2154-8331 ; 8750-2836
    ISSN (online) 2377-1003
    ISSN 2154-8331 ; 8750-2836
    DOI 10.1080/21548331.2022.2121573
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  3. Article: Correlation of Common Carotid Artery Blood Flow Parameters With Transthoracic Echocardiographic Cardiac Output for Assessing Fluid Responsiveness After Passive Leg Raising (PLR) Test in Critically Ill Patients.

    Patnaik, Rohit / Krishna, Bhuvana / Sampath, Sriram

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 6, Page(s) e40229

    Abstract: Introduction The passive leg raising (PLR) test is a simple, non-invasive method of knowing fluid responsiveness by acting as an internal-fluid challenge. The PLR test coupled with a non-invasive assessment of stroke volume would be the ideal method to ... ...

    Abstract Introduction The passive leg raising (PLR) test is a simple, non-invasive method of knowing fluid responsiveness by acting as an internal-fluid challenge. The PLR test coupled with a non-invasive assessment of stroke volume would be the ideal method to assess fluid responsiveness. This study aimed to determine the correlation between transthoracic echocardiographic cardiac output (TTE-CO) and common carotid artery blood flow (CCABF) parameters in determining fluid responsiveness with the PLR test. Methods  We performed a prospective observational study on 40 critically ill patients. Patients were evaluated with a 7-13 MHz linear transducer probe for CCABF parameters calculated using time-averaged mean velocity (TAmean) and with a 1-5 MHz cardiac probe equipped with tissue doppler imaging (TDI) for TTE-CO calculated using left ventricular outflow tract velocity time integral (LVOT VTI) with an apical five-chamber view. Two separate PLR tests (five minutes apart) were done within 48 hours of ICU admission. The first PLR test was to assess the effects on TTE-CO. The second PLR test was performed to assess the effects on CCABF parameters. Patients were designated as fluid responders (FR) if changes in TTE-CO (Δ TTE-CO) ≥ 10 %. Results  A positive PLR test was observed in 33% of patients. A strong correlation was present between absolute values of TTE-CO calculated using LVOT VTI and the absolute values of CCABF calculated using TAmean (r=0.60, p<0.05). However, a weak correlation was found between Δ TTE-CO and changes in CCABF (Δ CCABF) during the PLR test (r=0.05, p<0.74). A positive PLR test response could not be detected by Δ CCABF (area under the curve (AUC): 0.59 ± 0.09). Conclusions We found a moderate correlation between TTE-CO and CCABF at baseline. However, Δ TTE-CO had a very poor correlation with Δ CCABF, during the PLR test. Considering this, CCABF parameters may not be recommended as a means to detect fluid responsiveness with PLR tests in critically ill patients.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.40229
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  4. Article ; Online: Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Niranjan, Navin / Sriram, Krishna Bajee / Gopalan, Vinod

    Journal of gastrointestinal cancer

    2023  Volume 54, Issue 4, Page(s) 1151–1157

    Abstract: Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), characterised by recurrent episodes of upper airway collapse, intermittent hypoxia (IH) and sleep fragmentation (SF), has been associated with carcinogenesis in pre-clinical models. The relationship between OSA ...

    Abstract Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), characterised by recurrent episodes of upper airway collapse, intermittent hypoxia (IH) and sleep fragmentation (SF), has been associated with carcinogenesis in pre-clinical models. The relationship between OSA and colorectal cancer (CRC) in clinical studies is controversial.
    Aim: The objective of this meta-analysis was to assess the association between OSA and CRC.
    Methods: Two independent investigators searched studies indexed in CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Database and clinicaltrials.gov that were randomised controlled trials (RCT) or observational studies evaluating the relationship between OSA and CRC. Studies were included if they had available odds ratios (OR) and relative risks (RR) or if hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were available and a reference group composed of participants who did not have OSA. OR and 95% CI were calculated using a random-effect, generic inverse variance method.
    Results: We included four observational studies out of 85 records, comprising a combined cohort of 5,651,662 identified patients in the data analysis. Three studies used polysomnography to identify OSA. The pooled OR of CRC in patients with OSA was 1.49 (95% CI, 0.75 to 2.97). The statistical heterogeneity was high with I
    Conclusions: Our study is unable to conclusively point towards OSA being a risk factor in the development of CRC, despite the plausible biological mechanisms for this. Further well-designed prospective RCT assessing the risk of CRC in patients with OSA and the impact of OSA treatments on the incidence and prognosis of CRC are needed.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/complications ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/epidemiology ; Polysomnography ; Risk Factors ; Incidence ; Colorectal Neoplasms/etiology ; Colorectal Neoplasms/complications
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2452514-5
    ISSN 1941-6636 ; 1559-0739 ; 1941-6628 ; 1537-3649
    ISSN (online) 1941-6636 ; 1559-0739
    ISSN 1941-6628 ; 1537-3649
    DOI 10.1007/s12029-023-00919-2
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  5. Article ; Online: Assessment of ACE inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers in COVID-19 patients.

    Sriram, Krishna / Insel, Paul A

    American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology

    2021  Volume 319, Issue 1, Page(s) L37–L38

    MeSH term(s) Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors/therapeutic use ; COVID-19 ; Humans ; Renin-Angiotensin System ; SARS-CoV-2
    Chemical Substances Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1013184-x
    ISSN 1522-1504 ; 1040-0605
    ISSN (online) 1522-1504
    ISSN 1040-0605
    DOI 10.1152/ajplung.00262.2020
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  6. Article ; Online: A Review on Additive Manufacturing Processes

    Praneeth Jammula / Venkatesh Sriram / Sivarama Krishna Ledella

    E3S Web of Conferences, Vol 430, p

    2023  Volume 01282

    Abstract: Additive manufacturing, well known as 3D printing, is used to fabricate complex geometries and customized products. Freedom to design and waste minimization are key concerns of this technology. Additive manufacturing gains significant interest in many ... ...

    Abstract Additive manufacturing, well known as 3D printing, is used to fabricate complex geometries and customized products. Freedom to design and waste minimization are key concerns of this technology. Additive manufacturing gains significant interest in many fields which includes aerospace, automotive, navy, and biomedical industries. In this technology, a geometrical CAD model is sliced into a number of layers and then stacked of material in layer-by-layer manner. In this review paper we discussed the various 3D printing methods and materials that are available now and current limitations, future trends of this technology.
    Keywords Environmental sciences ; GE1-350
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher EDP Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
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  7. Article ; Online: Design, synthesis, anti-mycobacterial activity, molecular docking and ADME analysis of spiroquinoxaline-1,2,4-oxadiazoles via [3 + 2] cycloaddition reaction under ultrasound irradiation.

    Kanchrana, Madhu / Gamidi, Rama Krishna / Kumari, Jyothi / Sriram, Dharmarajan / Basavoju, Srinivas

    Molecular diversity

    2024  

    Abstract: The development of anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB) drugs has become a challenging task in medicinal chemistry. This is because Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), the pathogen that causes tuberculosis, has an increasing number of drug-resistant strains, and ... ...

    Abstract The development of anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB) drugs has become a challenging task in medicinal chemistry. This is because Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), the pathogen that causes tuberculosis, has an increasing number of drug-resistant strains, and existing medication therapies are not very effective. This resistance significantly demands new anti-TB drug profiles. Here, we present the design and synthesis of a number of hybrid compounds with previously known anti-mycobacterial moieties attached to quinoxaline, quinoline, tetrazole, and 1,2,4-oxadiazole scaffolds. A convenient ultrasound methodology was employed to attain spiroquinoxaline-1,2,4-oxadiazoles via [3 + 2] cycloaddition of quinoxaline Schiff bases and aryl nitrile oxides at room temperature. This approach avoids standard heating and column chromatography while producing high yields and shorter reaction times. The target compounds 3a-p were well-characterized, and their in vitro anti-mycobacterial activity (anti-TB) was evaluated. Among the screened compounds, 3i displayed promising activity against the Mycobacterium tuberculosis cell line H37Rv, with an MIC99 value of 0.78 µg/mL. However, three compounds (3f, 3h, and 3o) exhibited potent activity with MIC99 values of 6.25 µg/mL. To further understand the binding interactions, the synthesized compounds were docked against the tuberculosis protein 5OEQ using in silico molecular docking. Moreover, the most active compounds were additionally tested for their cytotoxicity against the RAW 264.7 cell line, and the cytotoxicity of compounds 3f, 3h, 3i, and 3o was 27.3, 28.9, 26.4, and 30.2 µg/mL, respectively. These results revealed that the compounds 3f, 3h, 3i, and 3o were less harmful to humans. Furthermore, the synthesized compounds were tested for ADME qualities, and the results suggest that this series is useful for producing innovative and potent anti-tubercular medicines in the future.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-23
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1376507-3
    ISSN 1573-501X ; 1381-1991
    ISSN (online) 1573-501X
    ISSN 1381-1991
    DOI 10.1007/s11030-023-10790-9
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  8. Article ; Online: Occupational therapy in adults with chronic respiratory conditions: A scoping review.

    McCowan, Amanda / Gustafsson, Louise / Bissett, Michelle / Sriram, Bajee Krishna

    Australian occupational therapy journal

    2023  Volume 70, Issue 3, Page(s) 392–415

    Abstract: Introduction: Chronic respiratory diseases have a clear impact on occupational performance and engagement. Although occupational therapists have long provided services to this population, evidence regarding the unique role and true impact of ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Chronic respiratory diseases have a clear impact on occupational performance and engagement. Although occupational therapists have long provided services to this population, evidence regarding the unique role and true impact of occupational therapy is emerging.
    Aims/objectives: The purpose of this scoping review was to explore the range, context, and outcomes of occupational therapy services for adults with chronic respiratory conditions.
    Methods: A scoping review guided by the methodological framework of Arksey and O'Malley was completed. To be included articles needed to be peer reviewed primary studies published in English between 2000 and September 2022 describing occupational therapy service delivery for people with chronic respiratory conditions.
    Results: Twenty-six articles met inclusion criteria including 12 cohort studies, seven randomised control trials, four qualitative, two case reports, and one service evaluation. Interventions were targeted at body functions and structures (n = 18), activities and participation (n = 17), and environmental factors (n = 14). Ten studies reported impacts of occupational therapy ranging from physiological responses through to quality of life.
    Conclusion: Occupational therapy service delivery is common for this population, often occurring as part of multidisciplinary programs, and is inclusive of a range of assessments and interventions. Further details in future primary research are needed to describe the mode and unique occupational nature of service delivery.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Adult ; Occupational Therapy ; Quality of Life ; Occupational Therapists
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-01
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 604554-6
    ISSN 1440-1630 ; 0045-0766
    ISSN (online) 1440-1630
    ISSN 0045-0766
    DOI 10.1111/1440-1630.12861
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  9. Article ; Online: Inhaled

    Sriram, Krishna / Insel, Michael B / Insel, Paul A

    Pharmacological reviews

    2021  Volume 73, Issue 4, Page(s) 488–526

    Abstract: Inhaled long- ... ...

    Abstract Inhaled long-acting
    MeSH term(s) Administration, Inhalation ; Adrenal Cortex Hormones ; Adrenergic beta-Agonists/pharmacology ; Endothelial Cells ; Humans
    Chemical Substances Adrenal Cortex Hormones ; Adrenergic beta-Agonists
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 209898-2
    ISSN 1521-0081 ; 0031-6997
    ISSN (online) 1521-0081
    ISSN 0031-6997
    DOI 10.1124/pharmrev.121.000356
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  10. Article: Feud, Flower, and Fatal Electrocardiograms.

    Veeraraghavan, Sriram / Kidambi, Bharath Raj / Reddy, Sai Krishna / Vijay, Soorampally / Munisingh, Abhilasha / Ponnangati, Vasundhara

    Cureus

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) e52531

    Abstract: Oleander is a prevalent tropical plant used in many parts of India for deliberate self-harm. The active ingredients act in a mechanism similar to cardiac glycosides; hence, the toxicological profile is similar to digoxin toxicity. Cardiac toxicity occurs ...

    Abstract Oleander is a prevalent tropical plant used in many parts of India for deliberate self-harm. The active ingredients act in a mechanism similar to cardiac glycosides; hence, the toxicological profile is similar to digoxin toxicity. Cardiac toxicity occurs in the form of a heart block with concomitant ventricular arrhythmia. Identifying the distinct electrocardiographic pattern for early diagnosis and initiating emergency management is imperative. Here, we present two such interesting cases of oleander intoxication, one with Nerium oleander and the other with Thevetia peruviana.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-18
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.52531
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