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Integrated choice and latent variable (ICLV) framework was adapted to understand the impact
of the novel behavioural constructs, such as awareness of the disease and people’s perception
of the strictness of lockdown towards the mode choice in the post-pandemic scenario. Different trip types were characterized according to the nature of the trip, and their mode choice were assessed separately for the impact of the latent constructs. The results suggest that the awareness of the disease and the perception of strictness of the lockdown implemented play a major
role in affecting the change of the mode choice of people. Further, the perception of safety in public transport, characterized by the social distancing and sanitization measures, determine the willingness of people towards the choice of public transit systems. The study concludes with a focus on the policies, which could be implemented for a safe travel in the post lockdown stage.
Contact Info: aaditya.19cez0009@iitrpr.ac.in; tm.rahul@iitrpr.ac.in
Website link:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X21001359 https://www.iitrpr.ac.in/library/pb_may_21.php
Novel Coronavirus 2019 (2019-nCoV) Infection: Preparedness and
Management in Resource-limited Settings of PICU
The 2019-novel coronavirus predominantly affects the respiratory system with manifestations ranging from upper respiratory symptoms to full blown acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
The coronavirus disease mainly starts with a respiratory illness and about 5-16% requires intensive care management for ARDS and multi-organ dysfunction. Children account for about 1-2% of the total cases, and 6% of these fall under severe or critical category requiring Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) care. A study has been conducted by a team of researchers in this regard.
Use of high flow devices and non-invasive ventilation has been discouraged due to high chances of aerosol generation. Early intubation and mechanical ventilation are essential to prevent complications and worsening, especially in resource-limited settings, with very few centres having expertise to manage critical cases.
Hydrophobic viral filter in the ventilator circuit minimizes chances of transmission of the virus. Strategies to manage ARDS in COVID-19 include low tidal volume ventilation with liberal sedation-analgesia. At the same time, prevention of transmission of the virus to healthcare workers is extremely important in the intensive care setting dealing with severe cases and requiring procedures generating aerosol. PGIMER provide guidance on non-invasive respiratory support, intubation and management of ARDS in a child with COVID-19.
Contact Info: namitu.ravi@gmail.com
Website link:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32238612/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32238613/
Research paper on heat-stable vaccine for COVID-19
Many of the COVID-19 vaccines need cold temperatures during their transportation. Exposure to higher temperatures may lose the potency of these vaccines. Researchers from the Indian
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