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Hospital file

Bachelor of pharmacy (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University)

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HOSPITAL TRAINING REPORT FILE

Submitted

In the partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of

BACHELOR OF PHARMACY

By

Name of Student

(Roll No :-21006605000)

Under the supervision of

Dr. Mayank Kulshreshtha Dr. Devender Pathak

(Professor) (Director & Dean)

Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, Mathura

To the

Dr. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

(Formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University)

LUCKNOW

2024

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CERTIFICATE

This is Certified that Name of Student , (Roll No -21006605000) has carried out
the hospital training as a part of the curriculum of Bachelor of Pharmacy (2023-
24). The report embodies results of training activities performed by the student
and the contents of report do not form the basis for the award of any other degree
to the candidate or to anybody else from this or any other University/Institution.

Dated:

Signature:

Dr. Mayank Kulshreshtha Dr. Devender Pathak

Professor Director & Dean

Rajiv Academy for Pharmacy, Mathura Rajiv Academy for

Pharmacy, Mathura

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DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this project work entitled “Hospital Training Report File”
embodies my original work. It has not submitted in part on fully for any other
diploma or degree of any university. My indebtedness to other works has been
duly acknowledged at relevant places.

Place: Rajiv academy for pharmacy, Mathura Student Name –


Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow (Roll No- 21006605000)
Date: …. /….. / 2024

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Today after completing such a major work, I look back, to find that it would not
have been possible without blessing, guidance and support of my family, teachers
and friends.

I express my sincere thanks to my project guide Dr. Mayank Kulshreshtha


(Professor), I sincerely acknowledge his for extending valuable guidance, support
for literature, critical reviews of project report and moral support provided at all
stage of project.

I am also thankful to entire faculty members like Dr. Himansu Chopra, R.K.
Chaudhary, Akash Garg, Shivendra Saxena for giving me their support during
my whole journey. The entire work is an outcome of the relentless and unfailing
endorsement of my parents who have been instrumental in pursuit.

I pay great tribute to my parents for being the constant source of love, concern,
strength, support and dedication in my life. It is always the blessings of parents
which makes us what we are today.

Name Of Student

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Table of contents

Front page

Certificate 2

Declaration 3

Acknowledgement 4

Table of contents 5

Hospital Introduction 6-9

Activities Performed During Training 10

1. First Aid 11
i. Artificial Respiration 12
ii. Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation 12-13
iii. Mouth to Nose Resuscitation 13-14
2. Different Routes of Injection 15-16
i. Sub cutaneous (S.C.) 16-18
ii. Intra muscular (I.M.) 18-20
iii. Intra venous (I.V.) 20-22
iv. Intra Dermal (I.D.) 22-23
3. Patient Observation Chart 24-26

4. Prescription 27-29

5. Simple Diagnostic Reports 30-32

6. Blood Pressure measurement 33-35

7. Temperature measurement 36-37

8. Vaccination and Immunization 38-41

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HOSPITAL INTRODUCTION

D.S HOSPITAL

Hospital name- D.S. Hospital

D.S. Hospital listed under Hospitals in Maholi Road, Mathura. D.S. Hospital in Maholi Road,
Mathura is one such reliable hospital that is committed to providing expert medical care. Having
established a firm presence as a trusted name in Hospitals, it is renowned for offering
specialised services and treatments like Ovarian Diseases, Myomectomy, Consultation, Spine
Surgery, etc.

Address and Overview- D.S. Hospital in Maholi Road, Mathura is one of the most renowned
Hospitals in the area. The practitioner holds qualification in the capacity of MBBS M, S. The
specialist has in-depth knowledge of related areas of specialization like Surgeon Doctors etc.
Countless locals in Maholi Road have placed immense trust in the practitioner over the years.
D.S. Hospital is situated at Plot No B-1/1 Industrial Area, Opposite Raman Lal Shorowala
School Near New Bus Stand, Maholi Road, Maholi Road-281001 near Opposite Raman Lal
Shorowala School Near New Bus Stand, which is easily accessible through various modes of
transport.

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FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN HOSPITAL

 There is a general ward consisting of 18 beds.


 There is surgical ward consisting of 20 beds.
 Round the clock water and electricity supply.
 A canteen for both in and out patient.
 24h security through CCTV and also manually.
 24×7 service available.

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FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS/WARDS OF HOSPITAL

 Medical Department
 General I.C.U.
 Semi I.C.U.
 Emergency Department (M.O.T.)
 Outpatient Department (O.P.D.)
 Surgery Department (General)
 Orthopaedic Department
 X-Ray Department with C.R. System
 Fully equipped pathology lab with modern equipments
 2 operation theatres (O.T.) with all facilities.

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S.NO Name of Doctor Qualification

1. Dr. Lalit Varshney M.B.B.S, M.S, FIAGES

2. Dr. Shefali S. Varshney M.B.B.S, M.D

3. Dr. Saurabh Bansal M.B.B.S, M.S (Ortho)

4. Dr . Megha Yadav M.B.B.S, D.G.O


(Obst & Gynae)
5. Dr. Arijit Singh Sikarwar M.B.B.S, M.D

6. Dr. Sambhav Yadav M.B.B.S, M.D (Paediatric)

7. Dr. Amit Varshney D.P.H, M.P.T (Ortho)

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ACTIVITIES PERFORMED DURING TRAINING

The activities performed during training were: -

1. First Aid
i. Artificial Respiration
ii. Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation
iii. Mouth to Nose Resuscitation
2. Different routes of Injection
i. Sub cutaneous (S.C.)
ii. Intra muscular (I.M.)
iii. Intra venous (I.V.)
iv. Intra dermal (I.D)

3. Patient Observation Chart

4. Prescription

5. Simple Diagnostic Reports

6. Blood Pressure measurement

7. Temperature measurement

8. Vaccination and Immunization

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FIRST AID

First aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care
provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and/or promote recovery. It
includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to professional medical help being
available, such as performing CPR while awaiting an ambulance, as well as the complete
treatment of minor conditions, such as applying a plaster to a cut. First aid is generally
performed by the layperson, with many people trained in providing basic levels of first aid,
and others willing to do so from acquired knowledge. Mental health first aid is an extension of
the concept of first aid to cover mental health.

There are many situations which may require first aid, and many countries have legislation,
regulation, or guidance which specifies a minimum level of first aid provision in certain
circumstances. This can include specific training or equipment to be available in the
workplace (such as an Automated External Defibrillator), the provision of specialist first aid
cover at public gatherings, or mandatory first aid training within schools. First aid, however,
does not necessarily require any particular equipment or prior knowledge, and can involve
improvisation with materials available at the time, often by untrained persons.

First aid can be performed on all mammals, although this article relates to the care of human
patients.

Fig 01: The universal First Aid sign

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i. Artificial Respiration
Without food a person can survive for 70 days, without water he can survive for 7 days but
without air a person cannot survive for more than 3 – 4 minutes. Therefore, whenever
breathing is stopped the patient should be immediately given artificial respiration also
known as pulmonary resuscitation to save his life.

ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION

Fig 02: Steps in artificial respiration

ii. Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation

There are several methods of artificial respiration but mouth to mouth method is considered
as effective and easiest method to be used. During this method air is blown from the mouth of
first aider into the mouth of the victim who suffers from respiratory failure.

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Fig 03: Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation technique

Technique of Mouth-to-Mouth Respiration

a) Place the patient horizontally on his back on a hard flat surface.


b) Loosen clothing’s around his neck and remove any artificial teeth.
c) Clear the airway with a handkerchief. During this process the mouth of the victim
should be turned to a side so as to prevent entry of the particles into the respiratory
tract.
d) Tilt the head backwards with one hand and support the neck with other hand. This will
lift the tongue to its normal position. Thus, the airway will be cleared and the patient
may start breathing on his own.
e) If the breathing does not start, pinch the patient’s nostrils together, take a deep breath,
then seal the patient’s mouth tightly with your own mouth and breath out the air
forcefully into his lungs. Now move up your head and inhale more fresh air from the
atmosphere, again seal patient’s mouth with your own mouth and breath out the air
forcefully into his lungs. Repeat this process rapidly a number of times so as to
saturate the patient’s blood with oxygen. Afterwards 12 breathings per minute should
be given to an adult patient. Continue this procedure till the patient starts breathing on
his own.

Pinching the nose during mouth-to-mouth respiration is very important because the nose and
mouth are connected with each other by an air passage. If the nose is kept open, air would go
out through the nose and will not enter the lungs where it is needed.

iii. Mouth to Nose Resuscitation


When mouth to mouth respiration is not possible then mouth to nose respiration is given. In
this case the mouth is closed by the first aider’s palm.

Mouth to mouth respiration is not possible when

 The face is damaged,


 The jaw is damaged,

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 Lips and mouth have been burned by a poison, or due to any other reason.

Fig 04: Mouth to Nose


Resuscitation technique

Technique of Mouth-to-Mouth Respiration

 Close the victim mouth completely. Use your hand i.e., not on the victim’s forehead to
lift his jaw and close his mouth. It is important that no air escape through the victim’s
mouth when you perform ventilation.
 Give two quick, full breath. Take a deep breath and seal your lips around the victim’s
nose and blow into his nose. (Be sure two quick are given with 3 seconds. Observe the
victim’s chest as you administer the two breath).
 Remove your mouth from the victim’s nose. Either open his mouth or separate his lips
so
 that he can exhale passively.
 Watch the victim’s chest. When you see it rise, stop blowing, raise your mouth, turn
your head to the side and listen for exhalation.

DIFFERENT ROUTES OF INJECTION

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Parenteral Routes of Administration

(Par – beyond, enteral – intestinal)

Routes of drug administration other than oral route are known as Parenteral route. This refers
to administration by injection which takes the drug directly into the tissue fluid or blood
without having to cross the intestinal mucosa.

Advantages of parenteral route

 Action is faster and surer.

 Gastric irritation and vomiting are not provoked.

 It can be employed even in unconscious, uncooperative and vomiting patient.

 There are no chances of interference by food or digestive juices.

 Liver is bypassed.

Disadvantages of parenteral route

 The preparation has to be sterilized and is costlier.

 The technique is invasive and painful.

 Assistance of another person is mostly needed.

 There are chances of local tissue injury and in general it is riskier.

The important parenteral routes are:

 Subcutaneous (s.c.)

 Intramuscular (i.m.)

 Intravenous (i.v.)

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 Intradermal injection

Fig 05: Parenteral routes

i. Sub cutaneous injection

The drug is deposited in the loose subcutaneous tissue which is richly supplied by nerves
(irritant drug cannot be injected) but is less vascular (absorption is slower). Self-injection is
possible because deep penetration is not needed. This route should be avoided in shock
patients who are vasoconstricted – absorption will be delayed. Repository (depot)
preparations – oily solutions or aqueous suspensions can be injected for prolonged action.

Some special forms of this route are

a. Dermo jet: In this method needle is not used; a high velocity jet of drug solution is
projected from a micro fine orifice using a gun like implement. The solution passes
through the superficial layers and gets deposited in the subcutaneous tissue. It is
essentially painless and suited for mass inoculations.
b. Pellet implantation: The drug as solid pellet is introduced with a trocar and cannula.
This provides sustained release of the drug over week and months, e.g., DOCA,
testosterone.
c. Sialistic (non-biodegradable) and biodegradable implants: Crystalline drug is
packed in tubes made of suitable material and implanted under the skin. Slow and
uniform leaching of the drug occurs over months providing constant blood levels. The

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non-biodegradable implant has to be removed later on but not the biodegradable one.
This have been tried for hormones and the contraceptives (e.g., NORPLANT).

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Fig 06: - Subcutaneous Injection Angle

Procedure

Subcutaneous injections are inserted at 45-90o angles, depending on amount of subcutaneous

tissue present and length of needle- a shorter, 3/8" needle is usually inserted 90 degrees and a

5/8" needle is usually inserted at 45 degrees. Medication is administered slowly, about 10

seconds/mL.

 Wash the hands thoroughly and wear the gloves.

 Choose the appropriate site for sub-cutaneous injection and skin should be inspected to

make sure there is no bruising, burns, swelling, hardness, or irritation in the area.

 The skin must be cleansed with alcohol swab.

 The skin should be held in a pinch between thumb and index finger. Thrust or inject the

needle into the skin quickly, but without great force at angle of 90° to 45°. (The angle is

varied on the body fat 2inches skin size use angle 90° and 1inch skin size use angle

45°).

 Apply a gauge over the site of injection and needle is pulled out of the skin.

Subcutaneous injections are highly effective in administering vaccines and medications


such as

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 Morphine,

 Diacetylmorphine,

 Goserelin, and

 Insulin.

ii. Intra muscular injection

The drug is injected in one of the large skeletal muscles – deltoid, triceps, gluteus maximus,
rectus femoris, etc. Muscle is less richly supplied with sensory nerves (mild irritants can be
injected) and is more vascular (absorption is faster). It is less painful but self-injection is often
impracticable – deep penetration is needed. Depot preparations can be injected by this route.

Procedure

 Wash hands properly and wear clear apron and gloves.


 Withdraw the amount of drug required.
 Remove any air bubble from the syringe.
 Change the syringe needle to one of the correct sizes for the patient.
 Clean the skin surface with spirit/antiseptic solution.
 Insert the needle of syringe in the skin surface at 90º angle.
 Withdraw the piston of syringe (to ensure that the needle has not penetrated into blood
vessel), observing for a flashback of blood into the syringe. If this occurs, do not inject the
drug.
 If there is no blood flashback, slowly administer the drug and withdraw the needle
smoothly and quickly at 90º.

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 And rub that place with spirit cotton.

Fig 07: Intramuscular injection sites

Fig 08: Intramuscular injection angle

Examples of medications that are sometimes administered intramuscularly are

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 Haloperidol
 Chlorpromazine
 Lorazepam
 Diazepam
 Morphine
 Prednisone
 Streptomycin
 Penicillin
 Ketamine
 Naloxone
 Vitamin B12
 Sex hormones, such as testosterone, oestradiol valerate, and medroxyprogesterone
acetate (as Depo Provera).
In addition, some vaccines are administered intramuscularly

 Gardasil
 Hepatitis A vaccine
 Rabies vaccine
 Influenza vaccines
iii. Intra venous injection

The drug is injected as a bolus or infused slowly over hours in one of the superficial veins.
Intravenous simply means "within vein". The drug directly reaches into the blood stream and
effects are produced immediately. These can be minimized by diluting the drug or injecting it
into a running i.v. line. Only aqueous solutions (not suspensions) can be injected i.v. and
there are no depot preparations for this route. The dose of the drug required is smallest
(bioavailability is 100%) and even large volumes can be infused. One big advantage with this
route is – in case response is accurately measurable (e.g., BP) and the drug short acting (e.g.,
noradrenaline), titration of the dose with the response is possible.

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Fig 09: I.V. injection sites

Procedure

 Wash your hands properly and wear the gloves.


 Uncover the arm of patient completely.
 Have the patient relax and support his arm below the vein to be used.
 Apply tourniquet and look for a suitable vein.
 Wait for the vein to swell and then, disinfect the place, stabilize the vein by pulling the
skin taut in the longitudinal direction of the vein.
 Now, Insert the needle at an angle of around 35º.
 Puncture the skin and move the needle slightly into the vein (3-5mm).
 If blood appears hold the syringe steady, you are in the vein but if it not, try again.
 Loosen tourniquet and inject the drug very slowly. Check for pain, swelling,
hematoma. If not, Withdraw the needle swiftly and press sterile cotton wool onto the
opening or secure with adhesive tape.

Fig 10: Intra venous therapy

Substances that may be infused intravenously include -

 Volume expanders,
 Blood-based products,

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 Blood substitutes,
 Medications and nutrition.

iv. Intra dermal injection

Intradermal injection is the injection of a substance into the dermis, just below the epidermis.
This route has the longest absorption time as compared to subcutaneous injections and
intramuscular injections. As a result, it is used for sensitivity tests, like Tuberculin and allergy
tests, and for local anaesthesia. Additionally, the body's reaction to substances is more easily
visible since it is closer to the surface.

Injection sites

Common injection sites include the inner surface of the forearm and the upper back, under the
scapula.

Fig 11: Intradermal injection

Procedure

The angle of administration is 5 to 15 degrees, almost against the skin. With bevel (opening)
side up, insert about 1/8" with entire bevel inside and inject while watching for small wheal or
blister to appear.

 The injection site is rubbed vigorously with a cotton swab, and disinfectant is applied to
cleanse the area and increase the blood supply.
 With the bevel of the needle facing upwards, the needle is inserted into the skin, parallel
with the forearm.
 The syringe should then be pushed in steadily and slowly, releasing the solution into the
layers of the skin. This will cause the layers of the skin to rise slightly.
 BCG vaccine and Small pox vaccine is administered by intra dermal route.

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PATIENT OBSERVATION CHART

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An observation and response chart are a document that allows the recording of patient
observations, and specifies the actions to be taken in response to deterioration from the norm.
The purpose of these charts is to support accurate and timely recognition of clinical
deterioration, and prompt action when deterioration is observed. The way in which
observation charts are designed and used can contribute to both the poor recording of
observations and failure to interpret them correctly.

Fig 12: Patient Observation Chart

Medical history of patient: It includes as-

 Surgical history

The surgical history is a chronicle of surgery performed for the patient. It may have dates of
operations, operative reports, and/or the detailed narrative of what the surgeon did.

 Obstetric history

The obstetric history lists prior pregnancies and their outcomes. It also includes any
complications of these pregnancies.

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 Medications and medical allergies

The medical record may contain a summary of the patient's current and previous medications as
well as any medical allergies.

 Family history

The family history lists the health status of immediate family members as well as their causes

of death (if known). It may also list diseases common in the family or found only in one sex or

the other. It may also include a pedigree chart. It is a valuable asset in predicting some

outcomes for the patient.

 Social history

The social history is a chronicle of human interactions. It tells of the relationships of the patient,

his/her careers and trainings, and religious training. It is helpful for the physician to know what

sorts of community support the patient might expect during a major illness. It may explain the

behaviour of the patient in relation to illness or loss. It may also give clues as to the cause of an

illness (e.g., occupational exposure to asbestos).

 Habits

Various habits which impact health, such as tobacco use, alcohol intake, exercise, and diet are
chronicled, often as part of the social history. This section may also include more intimate
details such as sexual habits and sexual orientation.

 Immunization history

The history of vaccination is included. Any blood tests proving immunity will also be included
in this section.
 Growth chart and developmental history

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For children and teenagers, charts documenting growth as it compares to other children of the
same age is included, so that health-care providers can follow the child's growth over time.
Many diseases and social stresses can affect growth, and longitudinal charting can thus provide
a clue to underlying illness. Additionally, a child's Behavior (such as timing of talking,
walking, etc.) as it compares to other children of the same age is documented within the
medical record for much the same reasons as growth.

PRESCRIPTION

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Fig 13: Prescription Symbol

Prescription is a written order from a registered medical practitioner, or other properly licensed

practitioners, such as dentist, veterinarian etc. to a pharmacist to compound and dispense a

specific medication for the patient. The order is accompanied by directions for the pharmacist

to prepare a specific type and quantity of preparation for the patient, the prescription also

includes the direction for the patient regarding the mode of administration of drugs, which is

dispensed for him. Thus, prescription is a media through which treatment is provided for a

patient by the combined skill and services of both the physician and the pharmacist.

The prescription is generally written in the English language but Latin words or abbreviations

are frequently used in order to save time. So, it becomes necessary for a pharmacist, t become

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familiar with the common Latin terms and abbreviations used by the prescriber while writing

the prescription.

Parts of a prescription

Prescription is generally written on a typical format which are usually kept as pads. A typical

prescription consists of following parts –

 Date;
 Name, age, sex and address of the patient;
 Superscription;
 Inscription;
 Subscription;
 Signature;
 Renewal instructions;
 Signature, address and registration number of the prescriber.
I Date – It helps a pharmacist to find out the date of prescribing and date of presentation
for filling the prescription. The prescription which prescribes narcotic or other habit-
forming drugs, must bear the date, so as to avoid the misuse of prescription if it is
presented by the patient, a number of times for dispensing.
II Name, age, sex and address of the patient – It must be written in the prescription
because it serves to identify the prescription. In case, if any of this information is
missing in the prescription, the same may be included by the pharmacist after proper
enquiry from the patient. Age and sex of the patient, especially in case of children, help
the pharmacist to check the prescribe dose of medication.
III Superscription – It is represented by a symbol Rx which is written before writing the
prescription. Rx is an abbreviation of the Latin word recipe, meaning ‘you take’ (Take
thou). In olden days, the symbol was considered to be originated from the sign of
Jupiter, God of healing. This symbol was employed by the ancient in requesting God for
the quick recovery of the patient.
IV Inscription – this is the main part of the prescription order, contains the name and the
quantities of the prescribed ingredients. The names of the ingredients are generally
written in the English language but common abbreviation used can be written in both
English and Latin languages.

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Extreme care should be taken by the pharmacist in interpreting the abbreviations; otherwise, it
can lead to serious errors.

The medicament may be prescribed as an official preparation, a proprietary product, a non-


proprietary product (generic), not official or a specific or individual formula. In case of special
or individual formula, the quantity of each ingredient will be stated together with a description
of the type of the preparation, e.g., cream, mixture, lotion etc.

The name of each ingredient is written on the separate line along with its quantity. In complex
prescriptions containing several ingredients the inscription is divided into following parts:

i Base: The active medicaments which are intended to produce the therapeutic effects.

ii Adjuvant: It is included either to enhance the action of medicament or to improve the


palatability of the preparation
iii Vehicle: It is included in the prescription either to dissolve the solid ingredients or to
increase the volume of the preparation.
Now a days, the majority of the drugs are prescribed which are already in a suitable
formulation. The pharmacist is required to dispense the readymade form of drugs. So,
compounding of prescription is almost eliminated.

V Subscription: This comprises direction to the pharmacist for preparing the prescription
and number of doses to be dispensed. These days, the prescribers are omitting the
specific instructions to the pharmacist because the majority of the prescriptions are not
compounded and dispensed.
VI Signature: This consists of the direction to be given to the patients regarding the
administration of the drug. It is usually written as ‘Sig’ on the prescription. The
instructions given in the prescription are required to be transferred to the label of the
container in which the medicament is to be dispensed, so that the patient can follow it.

The instructions may include:

a) The quantity to be taken or amount to be used.

b) The frequency and timing of administration or application.


c) The route of administration.

d) The special instructions such as dilution direction.

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VII Renewal instructions: The prescriber indicate on every prescription order, whether it
may be renewed or if so, how many times. It is very important particularly in the
prescription containing the narcotic and other habit-forming drugs to prevent its misuse.
VIII Signature, address and registration number of the prescriber: The prescription
must bear the signature of the prescriber along with its registration number and address.

SIMPLE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT READING

This report may include as follows

 HAEMOGBLOBIN TEST: - Haemoglobin is the iron containing oxygen transport

metalloprotein in the red blood cells of all vertebrates.

This test is often used to check for anaemia, usually along with haematocrit or as part of

complete blood count.

 TOTAL LEUKOCYTE COUNT (TLC): - White blood cells are also known as

leukocytes. These are cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting body
against both infectious disease and foreign invaders. WBC are of 2 types as-
a. Agranulocyte (Further of two type lymphocyte and monocyte).
b. Granulocytes (Further of three types eosinophil, basophil, and neutrophil).
 Eosinophils are increase in response to allergies, parasitic infection and disease of
central nervous system, spleen and collagen.
 Basophils are chiefly responsible for allergic and antigen response by releasing the
chemical histamine.
 Neutrophils re increase when the bacterial and fungal infection occurs in the body.
 Monocytes are responsible for phagocytosis.

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TLC test count the number of white blood cells in the body. Any deviation from the normal
range implies to disease process. Decrease in white blood cells count is called leukopenia.
And high WBC count is known as leucocytosis.

 DLC (Different leukocyte count) This blood test measures the percentage of each type
of WBC in your blood.
 PCV (packed cell volume) The PCV test is used to measure the number of cells in the
blood. MCV (Mean corpuscular volume) MCV test is a measure of the average
volume of RBCS. MCH (Mean cell haemoglobin) it is the average of haemoglobin per
RBCs in a sample of blood.
MCHC (Mean cell haemoglobin concentration) It is the measure of the concentration
of haemoglobin in a given volume of packed RBCS.
 TOTAL RBCS COUNT Total RBCS count test measure that how many RBCs you have.
 TOTAL PLATE LETS COUNT TEST It is a diagnostic test that determine the
number of platelets in the blood. Platelets are the cells which are present in blood and
responsible for the blood clotting. Platelets are also known as thrombocyte.
 S. GLUCOSE(Random) TEST This is the type of blood test used to determine the
amount of glucose in the blood. In this amount of glucose is measured in the serum.
 S. UREA TEST This test involves measurement of urea in the serum. When the
amount of urea is increase it indicates misfunctioning of kidney.
 S.CREATININE TEST In this test the amount of creatinine is determined in the
serum. If the creatinine level is deviated from the normal level, it indicates impaired
kidney function.
 S.G.O.T(Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase)TEST Serum glutamic
oxaloacetic transaminase is an enzyme. In this test its amount is measured. This
enzyme is present in the liver and heart cells. This enzyme releases into the blood when
the liver or heart is damaged.
 S.G.P.(Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) TEST This test measures an enzyme
called Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase. This enzyme made in liver, these releases
when liver is damage.
 S.BILRUBIN TEST(TOTAL) This test is used to detect bilirubin increased level in
the blood. It may be used to help determine the cause of jaundice, liver disease, and
haemolytic. And also, for blockage of the bile ducts.

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 S.SODIUM (Na+) TEST This test is performed to measure the amount of sodium in
the serum. Decrease or increase amount of sodium show dis functioning of adrenal
gland and other reason.
 S.POTASSIUM(K+) TEST This test is performed to measure the amount of
potassium in the serum. Decrease or increase amount of sodium show dis functioning
of adrenal gland and other reason.
 S.CALCIUM (Ca2+) TEST This test is used to measure the amount of calcium in
serum. If the calcium is high then its leads to various misfunctioning of body like
hyperthyroidism, osteomalacia, etc. And if the amount is low due to kidney failure,
pancreatitis etc.

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Table 01: Different diagnostic test values

TEST NAME STANDARD VALUE


Hemoglobin(Hb) Male 15±2gm%, Female 13.5±2gm%
Total leucocyte count 4000-11,000/cumm
Different leucocyte count:-
Polymorphs 45-75%
Lymphocyte 20-40%
Eosinophils 1-6%
Monocytes 02-10%
Basophils 00-01%
PCV Male 45±5%, female 40±5%
MCV 76-96Ft/dl
MCH 27-32Pg/dl
Total RBCs count Male 5±0.5mill/cumm, female 4.5±0.5mill/cumm
Platelets count 1.5-4.5 lakh/cumm
S.Glucose(R) 60-150mg/dl
S,Urea 10-40 mg/dl
S.Creatinine 0.6-1.4 mg/dl
S .G.O.T. 08-40IU/L
S. G.P.T. 08-40IU/L
S. BILIRUBIN(Total) 02-1.2mg/dl
S.SODIUM(Na+) 136-150meq/L
S. POTASSIUM(K+) 3.5-5.0 meq/L

BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

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Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels. When
used without further specification, "blood pressure" usually refers to the arterial pressure in the
systemic circulation. Blood pressure is usually expressed in terms of the systolic (maximum
during one heart beat) pressure over diastolic (minimum in between two heart beats) pressure
and is measured in milli-meters of mercury (mmHg).

It is one of the vital signs, along with respiratory rate, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and body
temperature. Normal resting systolic (diastolic) blood pressure in an adult is approximately 120
mmHg (80 mmHg), abbreviated "120/80 mmHg".

Blood pressure is determined, moment by moment, by the balance between heart output
versus total peripheral resistance and varies depending on situation, emotional state,
activity, and relative health/disease states. It is regulated by the brain via both the nervous
and endocrine systems.

Blood pressure that is low due to a disease state is called hypotension, and pressure that is
consistently high is hypertension. Both have many causes which can range from mild to severe.
Both may be of sudden onset or of long duration. Long term hypertension is a risk factor for
many diseases, including heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. Long term hypertension is more
common than long term hypotension in Western countries. Long term hypertension often goes
undetected because of infrequent monitoring and the absence of symptoms.

Table 02: Classification of blood pressure for adults

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Table 03: Classification of blood pressure for children

Stage Approximate Systolic Diastolic


age

Infants 1 to 12 months 75–100 50–70

Toddlers and 1 to 5 years 80–110 50–80


preschoolers

School age 6 to 12 years 85–120 50–80

Adolescents 13 to 18 years 95–140 60–90

Measurement of blood pressure

Arterial pressure is most commonly measured via a sphygmomanometer, which uses the height of
a column of mercury to reflect the circulating pressure. Blood pressure values are generally
reported in millimetres of mercury (mmHg).

For each heartbeat, blood pressure varies between systolic and diastolic pressures. Systolic
pressure is peak pressure in the arteries, which occurs near the end of the cardiac cycle when the
ventricles are contracting. Diastolic pressure is minimum pressure in the arteries, which occurs
near the beginning of the cardiac cycle when the ventricles are filled with blood. An example of
normal measured values for a resting, healthy adult human is 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg
diastolic (written as 120/80 mmHg, and spoken as "one-twenty over eighty").

Systolic and diastolic arterial blood pressures are not static but undergo natural variations from
one heartbeat to another and throughout the day (in a circadian rhythm). They also change in
response to stress, nutritional factors, drugs, disease, exercise, and momentarily from standing up.
Sometimes the variations are large.

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Fig 14: Mercury manometer

Procedure

 Firstly, Wrap the cuff around the upper arm with the cuff’s lower edge one inch above the
antecubital fossa.
 Lightly press the stethoscope’s bell over the branchial artery just below the cuff’s edge.
 Rapidly inflate the cuff to 180mmHg or maximum upto 250mmhg.Now, release the air
from the cuff at a moderate rate (3mm/sec) and try to listen first knocking sound with
stethoscope and simultaneously observe the sphygmomanometer.
 The first knocking sound (Korotkoff) is the subject’s systolic pressure. When this knocking
sound get disappears that is the diastolic pressure (such as 120/80mmHg).
 Record the observed blood pressure and note the difference or filed it into patient

observation chart.

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TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

Normal human body temperature, also known as normothermia or euthermia, is a narrow


temperature range indicating optimal health and thermoregulation. Individual body temperature
depends upon the age, exertion, infection, sex, time of day, and reproductive status of the
subject, the place in the body at which the measurement is made, the time of day, the subject’s
state of consciousness (waking or sleeping), activity level, and emotional state.

The body temperature of a healthy person varies during the day by about 0.5 °C (0.9 °F) with
lower temperatures in the morning and higher temperatures in the late afternoon and evening, as
the body’s needs and activities change. Other circumstances also affect the body’s temperature.
The core body temperature of an individual tends to have the lowest value in the second half of
the sleep cycle; the lowest point, called the nadir, is one of the primary markers for circadian
rhythms. The body temperature also changes when a person is hungry, tired, sick, or cold.

Taking a person’s temperature is an initial part of a full clinical examination. There are various
types of medical thermometers, as well as sites used for measurement, including:

 In the anus (rectal temperature)


 In the mouth (oral temperature)
 Under the arm (axillary temperature)
 In the ear (tympanic temperature)
 In the vagina (vaginal temperature)
 In the bladder
 On the skin of the forehead over the temporal artery

Thermometer:
A thermometer is a device that measures temperature or a temperature gradient. A
thermometer has two important elements:
1. A temperature sensor (e.g. the bulb of a mercury-in-glass thermometer) in which some
physical change occurs with temperature.
2. Some means of converting this physical change into a numerical value (e.g., the visible
scale that is marked on a mercury-in-glass thermometer).

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Fig 15: A mercury thermometer

Procedure
 Firstly, wash the thermometer with antiseptic solution / spirit.
 Now place the thermometer below the tongue or other suitable place (such as under arm)
and leave for 1min. to gain the accurate temperature of patient.
 Remove out the thermometer and observe the level of mercury in thermometer.
 Note the temperature and differentiate from standard value and filed into patient
observation chart.

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VACCINATION AND IMMUNIZATION

Vaccination is the administration of antigenic material (a vaccine) to stimulate an individual's


immune system to develop adaptive immunity to a pathogen.

The effectiveness of vaccination has been widely studied and verified; for example, the influenza
vaccine, the HPV vaccine, and the chicken pox vaccine.

Vaccination is the most effective method of preventing infectious diseases.

A vaccine administration may be oral, by injection (intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous),


by puncture, transdermal or intranasal.

Some of the vaccines are

 Tetanus vaccine
 BCG vaccine
 Hepatitis B vaccine
 Pentavalent vaccine
 Polio vaccine
 DPT vaccine
 Measles vaccine

i Tetanus vaccine
Tetanus vaccine, also known as tetanus toxoid (TT), is a vaccine used to prevent tetanus.[1]
During childhood five doses are recommended, followed by additional doses every ten years.
After three doses almost everyone is immune.
The vaccine is very safe including during pregnancy and in those with HIV/AIDS.

Fig 16: Tetanus vaccine

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Schedule
The first vaccine is administered at infancy. The baby is injected with the DTaP vaccine which is 3
inactive toxins in one injection. DTaP protects against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. This
vaccine is safer than the previously used DTP.

Another option for infants is DT which is a vaccine that is a combination of diphtheria and tetanus
vaccines. This is given as an alternative to infants who have conflicts with the DTaP vaccine.

TD and TDaP are to be administered to older children, adolescents, and adults so it can therefore be
injected into the deltoid muscle. These are boosters and are therefore to be administered at least
every ten years. And it is safe to have shorter intervals between a single dose of Tdap and a dose of
the Td booster.

ii. BCG vaccine

Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine is a vaccine primarily used against tuberculosis.

It is also often used as part of the treatment of bladder cancer.

Serious side effects are rare. Often there is redness, swelling, and mild pain at the site of injection.
A small ulcer may also form with some scarring after healing. . It is not safe for use during
pregnancy. The vaccine was originally developed from Mycobacterium bovis which is commonly
found in cows.

BCG vaccination is recommended to be given intradermally.

Some BCG vaccines are freeze dried and become fine powder. Such a glass ampoule has to be
opened slowly to prevent the airflow from blowing out the powder. Then the powder has to be
diluted with saline water before injecting.

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Fig 17: BCG vaccine

Schedule
In countries where tuberculosis is common one dose is recommended in healthy babies as close to
the time of birth as possible.[1] Babies with HIV/AIDS should not be vaccinated.[2] In areas where
tuberculosis is not common, only babies at high risk are typically immunized while suspected cases
of tuberculosis are individually tested for and treated.

Method of Administration
Except in neonates, a tuberculin skin test should always be done before administering BCG. A
reactive tuberculin skin test is a contraindication to BCG. Someone with a positive tuberculin
reaction is not given BCG, because the risk of severe local inflammation and scarring is high, not
because of the common misconception that tuberculin reactors "are already immune" and therefore
do not need

BCG is given as a single intradermal injection at the insertion of the deltoid. If BCG is accidentally
given subcutaneously, then a local abscess may form (a "BCG-Oma") that can sometimes ulcerate,
and may require treatment with antibiotics immediately, otherwise without treatment it could spread
the infection causing severe damage to vital organs.

iii. Hepatitis B vaccine

Hepatitis B vaccine is a vaccine that prevents hepatitis B.[1] The first dose is recommended within
24 hours of birth with either two or three more doses given after that.

Serious side effects from the hepatitis B vaccine are very uncommon. Pain may occur at the site of
injection. It is safe for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Babies born to mothers infected with HBV are vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine and injected
with hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG).

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Fig 18: Hepatitis B vaccine

iv Polio vaccine
Polio vaccines are vaccines used to prevent poliomyelitis (polio).[1] One type uses inactivated
poliovirus and is given by injection (IPV), while the other type uses weakened poliovirus and is
given by mouth (OPV). The World Health Organization recommends all children be vaccinated
against polio.

The inactivated polio vaccines are very safe. Mild redness or pain may occur at the site of injection.
Oral polio vaccines result in vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis in about three per million
doses.

Fig 19: Polio vaccine


Schedule
The World Health Organization recommends three or four doses starting at two months of age.

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