A Study to Determine the Effect of a Structured Educational Intervention on Primary School Teachers’ Knowledge Regarding First-Aid Management of Sports-Related Injuries among School-Age Children in Selected Schools of Parli V.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Background: School-aged children are frequently exposed to minor injuries during classroom activities, play, sports, and other school-related activities. Prompt and appropriate first aid can prevent complications and support early recovery. Since teachers are usually the first adults available to assist an injured child at school, adequate knowledge and practical skills in first aid are essential. Providing teachers with appropriate training can therefore improve their ability to manage common minor injuries effectively until professional medical care is available.

Aim: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme in improving the knowledge and practice of primary school teachers regarding first aid management of selected minor injuries among children.

Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental study using a one-group pre-test and post-test design was conducted among primary school teachers in Parli, Beed district. Sixty primary school teachers were selected through a non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire with a maximum possible score of 42 and a self-reported practice checklist with a maximum possible score of 23. Pre-test and post-test assessments were conducted to determine changes in participants’ knowledge and practice following the teaching programme.

Results: In the pre-test, 35% of teachers had inadequate knowledge, 58.3% had moderate knowledge, and 6.7% had adequate knowledge. After the planned teaching program, inadequate knowledge reduced to 0%, while 51.7% had moderate and 48.3% had adequate knowledge. The mean knowledge score increased from 10.0 ± 3.6 in the pre-test to 15.8 ± 3.0 in the post-test. The paired t-test showed a statistically significant improvement (t = 16.2, df = 59, p < 0.05).

Conclusion: The study findings indicate that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving both knowledge and reported practice related to the first aid management of selected minor injuries among primary school teachers. The strong relationship between knowledge and practice further emphasizes the importance of equipping teachers with appropriate first aid education. Regular training programmes for school teachers may enhance their preparedness to respond appropriately to minor injuries and thereby contribute to the safety and well-being of school children.

Transforming Perioperative Safety: A Clinical Review of Multi-Organ Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and Technical Stewardship in Anesthesia Care

T. Y Kavana Priya — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Background: Conventional perioperative monitoring relies primarily on static hemodynamics and external anatomical landmarks, which frequently fail to detect acute cardiopulmonary collapse or anatomical challenges in real time. Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as an essential bedside diagnostic and procedural adjunct across the perioperative continuum.

Objectives: To synthesize contemporary clinical evidence regarding multi-organ perioperative sonography, detail clinical decision algorithms, and define the operational role of anesthesia technologists in equipment stewardship.

Methods: A comprehensive, systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library for peer-reviewed studies published between 2020 and 2026 that focused on perioperative multi-organ POCUS applications.

Results: Bedside gastric sonography objectively stratifies aspiration risk by identifying elevated residual volumes (> 1.5 mL/kg). Airway sonography improves the prediction of difficult direct laryngoscopy and facilitates rapid cricothyroid membrane localization. During acute instability, Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) and Lung Ultrasound (LUS) categorize shock etiologies and quantify atelectasis. Real-time dynamic guidance serves as the standard of care for vascular access and regional blocks.

Conclusion: Multi-organ POCUS transforms perioperative diagnostic precision and procedural safety. Maximizing clinical utility requires structured training programs and rigorous technical stewardship by anesthesia technologists in transducer selection, optimization, and disinfection

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A Study to Determine the Effect of a Structured Educational Intervention on Primary School Teachers’ Knowledge Regarding First-Aid Management of Sports-Related Injuries among School-Age Children in Selected Schools of Parli V.

Transforming Perioperative Safety: A Clinical Review of Multi-Organ Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and Technical Stewardship in Anesthesia Care