THE PULSEVOL.III ISSUE VIII AUGUST 2015

Safe - INABH

FOR HOSPITAL INFECTION CONTROL

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GET TO KNOW YOUR CONSULTANTS

Dr. Jyotika

1. What's your current position?

How long have you been in this

position? Can you give me a

brief overview of what it is you

do in your work? .

A. I am working as a consultant radiologist in

Department of Radiodiagnosis for almost one and a half

year. I am doing routine ultrasonograhies, reporting CTs,

X-rays and routine conventional studies. .

2. What would you say most motivates you to do

what you do? What are you most excited or passionate

about? .

A. Acknowledgement and appreciation goes a long way

when you work hard and know that you have done your

best. A simple 'thank you' or 'good job' motivates me to

work even harder. .

3. What are the goals you most want to accomplish

in your work? Not so much the goals that are in your

job description, but the goals you hold personally?

A. I want to expertise at interperating diagnostic

radiological studies to provide appropriate consultation to

clinical services and have an attitude for ethical practice.

4. How has been your experience at Amar Hospital?

A. Amar hospital is an established name in the region.

Though my association with the hospital has not been very

long, but it has been a pleasant journey so far and is

growing day by day. .

5. If you were not working as a doctor, what

profession you would have chosen? .

A. Frankly, I have never thought of that if not working

as doctor, may be I have been a college Lecturer. .

(Radiologist)

6. Can we go way back in time?, Where did you

grow up? Which College did you go to? What part of

College Life do you miss the most? .

A. I belong to Patiala. I did my schooling from DAV,

Patiala and later joined Mohindra College. Passed my

MBBS from GMC Faridkot. I did my post graduation from

Oswal Cancer Hospital, Ludhiana. I did my senior

residency from DMC & H Ludhiana. I miss golden years

of my hostel life, the joyful carefree moments with friends

make me nostalgic. .

7. Did you have any key mentors or people who

deeply influenced who you are, what you believe in and

what you're committed to in your work and life? Tell

us about them. .

A. My parents have been my key mentors who always

instilled in me that "Never say no Attitude". Professionally,

I am thankful from core of my heart to my teacher

Dr. Rekha Goyal- Ex Prof. Head Radiodiagnosis

DMC & H who always guided me maturally & made me

evolve as a professional. .

8. Did you have any life-changing experiences that

put you on the path that led you to be doing what

you're doing today? Tell us about them. .

A. No life changing experiences as such. I had my

share of success & failures which I have learnt to take in

equal stride. .

9. What do you do when you are not working?

A. I love spending quality time with my kids and

husband. Besides that I am fond of watching movies,

shopping & reading novels. .

10. Tell us something about your family

A. My husband Dr. Manish Sehgal is working as

consultant Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon at Amar hospital.

I have two stars in my life, my nine years old daughter

Manya and two years old son Hardik. Nothing more

wonderful & relaxing than being with them. .

11. Would you like to say something to our readers

(Amar Hospital Staff) .

A. Just don't give up trying to do what you really want

to do. Where there is Love and inspiration, I don't think

you can go wrong. Sincere thanks for all staff & employs

of Amar Hospital for making me a part of Amar family.

ABOUT YOUR KIDNEYS

Information to give you all the

knowledge you require about the

disease. .

Kidneys are bean-shaped organs

located towards the back of the

body, one on either side of the

spine, near the waistline. They areMadhu Sudhan(Diagnostic Manager)

about the size of a fist and are protected by otherorgans and last two ribs. A normal kidney does thefollowing in the body: .It .

Removes waste products and cleans the blood. .

Balances water and salt to control fluid in the body.

Produces hormones that control blood pressure. .

Produces the hormone Erthropoietin that helps make red blood cells. .

Activates Vitamin D to maintain healthy and strong bones. .

Controls the amount of calcium, potassium magnesium, and phosphorous in the blood. .

Types of Renal (Kidney) Failure. .Acute renal (kidney) failure: Abrups, rapid declinein kidney function which is usually reversible. Kidneyfunction may not be totally lost. Patients with acutekidney failure may need dialysis therapy until thekidneys start to work again. .

Chronic renal (kidney) failure: The decrease in thefunction of both kidneys with chronic kidney diseaseoccurs over a long period of time. The last stage ofchronic kidney disease is known as End- stage RenalDisease (ESRD). In ESRD, waste products that havebeen building up in the blood, have to be removed bydialysis. Kidneys in this stage will not recoverfunction and the patient will need regular dialysis ora kidney transplant. .Some of the symptoms of kidney failure are: .

Increased night- time urine production. .

Lack of interest in everyday activities. .

Altered tase sensation/ appetite. .

Tiredness and loss of energy. .

Generally feeling ill. .

Shortness of breath. .

Sickness and nausea. ,

Loss of libido/ sex drive. .

Itching all over the body. .What happens when someone notice the symptomsand requires medical help? .When the patient reports symptoms suggestive of akidney disease, the doctor may refer the patient to aspecialist or conduct investigation or conductinvestigation which may include: blood count urineexamination, renal function tests (BUN Blood UreaNitrogen & Creatinine), chest X-ray, ECG andSonography of kidneys, Depending on the testresults, the patient may be counselled about renalreplacement therapy would be dialysis andtransplantation. .Dialysis as an option .Dialysis is a method of removing toxic substances(impurities or wastes) from the blood when thekidneys are unable to do so. Dialysis is mostfrequently used for patients who have kidney failure,but may also be used to quickly remove certain drugsor poisons. This technique can be life saving inpeople with acute or chronic kidney failure. .Two types of dialysis .Peritoneal Dialysis: The peritoneal membrance actsas a filter. Dialysis fluid flows into the peritonealcavity through a small tube inserted into the abdomen.Excess water and waste products from the blood aredrawn across the membrance into the dialysis fluid.The procedure of installing fluid, letting it stay in theabdomen for a period of time and then draining it outis called "exchange". The fluid is then drained out.This needs to be carried out at periodic intervalsduring the day. .Haemodialysis: Blood passes through a dialyser("artificial kidney") which is attached to a machine.The machine assists in the production of a solution(dialysate). Waste products in the blood are filteredacross the synthetic semi-permeable membrance(the dialyser) and the clean blood is returned to thebody. Each dialysis session lasts around four hours. After a preparatory period on dialysis or may beeven earlier, the doctor may suggest a kidneytransplant as a permanent solution. .Pre-emptive transplant .The patient may be recommended transplantationeven before the need for dialysis exists. This is calledas 'pre-emptive transplant'. .

BIRTHDAYS IN JULYA POUND OF BUTTER

* Thanks to all the participants who have given their valued time and opinion. Anybody who wishes to contribute in this

monthly newsletter please do not hesitate to submit your material with HR.

KUDOS – SHINING STAR/EMPLOYEE

OF THE MONTH (JULY 2015)

ndManjeet Kaur (Nursing) 02 Augustrd

Ramandeep Kaur (Nursing) 03 AugustrdJaspreet Singh (Diagnostics) 03 August

thJaspreet Kaur (Nursing) 05 August

thGurpreet Kaur (Diagnostics) 05 AugustthNazia Parveen (Billing) 05 August

thDr. Rita Bhambri (Consultant) 05 August

thMadhvi (Nursing) 06 Augustth

Bahadur Singh (Nursing) 07 AugustthChaman Lal (Pharmacy) 07 August

thSumit Sharma (Customer Care) 07 Augustth

Ashkaran Singh (Customer Care) 07 AugustthAmandeep Kaur (Nursing) 09 August

thRupinderjeet Kaur (Nursing) 09 August

thManpreet Kaur (Nursing) 11 AugustthAmandeep Singh Virk (Billing) 11 August

thTarun Anand (IT) 11 August

thSarbjeet (Nursing) 12 Augustth

Jaspreet Kaur (Nursing) 13 AugustthHarpreet Kaur (Nursing) 13 August

thMandeep Singh (Pharmacy) 13 Augustth

Shivram (Diagnostics) 13 AugustthDamanpreet (Customer Care) 13 August

thSamreet Kaur (Nursing) 15 August

thDinesh Chander (Diagnostics) 15 AugustthInderpal Singh (Store) 15 August

thMandeep Kaur (Nursing) 16 August

thVinod (OT) 16 Augustth

Kiranjit Kaur (Nursing) 17 AugustthHarpreet Kaur (Nursing) 18 August

thVikramjeet Kaur (Nursing) 20 Augustnd

Gurpinder Kaur (Nursing) 22 AugustthJatinder Kumar (Diagnostics) 24 August

thDr. Jaskaran Singh Sra (DMS) 27 August

thHeena Kapila (HR) 28 AugustthManvir Singh (Pharmacy) 29 August

thBalinder Singh (Pharmacy) 30 August

There was a farmer who sold a pound of butter to the

baker. One day the baker decided to weigh the butter to

see if he was getting a pound and he found that he was not.

This angered him and he took the farmer to court. The

judge asked the farmer if he was using any measure. The

farmer replied, amour Honor, I am primitive. I don't have

a proper measure, but I do have a scale. " The judge asked,

"Then how do you weigh the butter?" The farmer replied

"Your Honor, long before the baker started buying butter

from me, I have been buying a pound loaf of bread from

him. Every day when the baker brings the bread, I put it

on the scale and give him the same weight in butter.

If anyone is to be blamed, it is the baker." .

What is the moral of the story? We get back in life what

we give to others. Whenever you take an action, ask

yourself this question: Am I giving fair value for the

wages or money I hope to make? Honesty and dishonesty

become a habit. Some people practice dishonesty and can

lie with a straight face. Others lie so much that they don't

even know what the truth is anymore. But who are they

deceiving? Themselves .

Raj Kumar has been part of Amar Team

since July 2014. He has been chosen

Shining Star of the Month for July 2015.

He is the best Team Player and always

ready to help everyone. He is well

oriented about the hospital policies and

always carries "Never say NO attitude". He is reliable and

ensures smooth running of the department with him

dedication and hard work. He achieved the target which

was given to him. He does his job with smile on his face.

Keep up the Good Work! .

Raj KumarAttendent

EAT LOTS OF FRUITS TO STAY HEALTHY

Ms. Rachna Kaura (Dietician)

Fruits are rich antioxidants. They are very helpful to us in keeping good health. Keep a covered

container of washed bite sized fruit in the fridge. Visit the fruit container rather than the biscuit

barrel/sweets when you need a nibble. .

Eating fruits at nights are the big cure. When you are tired to even think of about what's for

dinner & you have prepared nothing in advance. .

The plan is to load your refrigerator with pre-washed & frozen vegetables & fruits. These convenient

foods can be cooked Quickly in the microwave & having a variety on hand. .

Frozen berries don't even need to be defrosted just let them thaw while you eat dinner or mix them with other room

temperature fruits.