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FOCUZ 24 - CME on Care of a bedridden patients

Feb 16, 2024

As part of the Silver Jubilee Celebration, Department of Practice of Medicine organised a CME programme under the series, FOCUZ 24 on the topic "Care of a bedridden patients" aimed to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in managing patients who were confined to bed due to illness, injury or disability. 

Dr Anne Mary John, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kasturba medical College, Mangalore, was the resource person. 

Session began with a formal inaugural programme. Dr M K Kamath, HOD, Dept of Practice of Medicine, welcomed the gathering and introduced the resource person, Rev Fr Roshan Crasta, Administrator, presented a memento to the resource person and expressed his sentiments and good wishes, Dr Nandini JD, Assistant Professor from the department proposed the vote of thanks.

 The key highlights of the session were

• Understanding the unique challenges faced by bedridden patients, including pressure ulcers, muscle atrophy, respiratory complications and psychological distress.
• Preventive measures that are needed to mitigate risks associated with immobility and importance of repositioning maintenance Skin Hygiene and implementing proper nutrition and hydration protocols.
• She also touched upon, ensuring patient comfort and preserving their dignity were the central theme is throughout the presentation.
• The post graduate scholars who attended the program learned techniques for providing gentle and respectful care, promoting autonomy whenever possible and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and caregivers.
• She emphasized on multidisciplinary collaboration in caring for bedridden patients, she encouraged healthcare professionals to work closely with physiotherapist, nutritionist, social workers and other specialist to address the complex needs of the bedridden patients.
• She also engaged the group through menti.com 

Session concluded at 4:15 pm