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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Faculty of Medicine Khon Kaen University has collaborated with many parties on 6 innovative devices for increasing safety and medical care.

 

Long Range Stethoscope

 

The stethoscope is a commonly used medical instrument for checking hearth beat and lung function.  Stethoscope use requires the doctor to be close to the patient which could endanger both patient and the doctor during this crisis. Associate Professor Sarawuth ChaiMool, fom the Department of Electrical Engineering, the Faculty of Engineering and Dr. Auttipat Arunsawat, from the Faculty of Medicine and Mr. Chinchoti Vetsawanitchakul, second year engineering student invented a long-range stethoscope using wireless technology. This reduces the need for close contact between the patient and the doctor thus reducing the chance of disease transmission.

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PAPR Suit (Powered Air Purifying Respirator)

 

 

The Powered Air Purifying Respirator (Suit PAPR) draws fresh air through a Virus Filter and is 99.99% effective in filtering bacteria and viruses. It also has a noise cancellation system to prevent noise while in use.

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Battery (PAPR)

 

The Lithium-Ion Battery Institute, Khon Kaen University has now produced more than one thousand batteries (PAPR medical devices). For delivery to The Ministry of Public Health and hospitals all over the country. Scheduled for November to December 2021. It will also reduce the cost of purchasing commercial equipment.

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Ozone Generator, Brand Prozone, Model Modified PZ7-2HO

 

The Ozone Generator, Brand Prozone, Model Modified PZ7 – 2 HO is a bacteria and viruses.

The Ozone Generator converts oxygen to ozone that can penetrate deep surfaces and disinfect well-enclosed space. It has been used to disinfect masks, materials, and PPE suits for medical personnel. It is now being further developed for use in hotel, office, and household setting.  The Innovation and Enterprise (KKU-innoprise) Group, the Faculty of Architecture and Northeast Science Park are working with students on this design and development project.

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TOT-KKU SWAP Test Box (Positive Pressure)

 

TOT-KKU SWAP Test Box (Positive Pressure) is a device for increased safety for health workers and patients during COVID-19 testing. Converted from an old public phone booth donated by the National Telecom Public Company Limited, a UVC lamp and fan have been installed for air sterilization and ventilation system. Wheels for easy movement. The door has been modified with a magnetic open-close  system and there is a tray to hold medical equipment.

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Service Robot (TEMI)

 

 

The KKU Library has also contributed to stopping COVID-19 transmission by donating Librarian robots to Srinagarind Hospital for servicing patients. The robots can be controlled via mobile phone or tablet with a real-time streaming option to allow doctors to examine high risk patients from a safe distant. A basket can be attached to the robot to allow medicines to be delivered to patients. This invention is another excellent solution for minimizing contact between patient and doctor to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

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“Time Line Map” showing COVID-19 patients linkages to assist medical management

 

KKU Smart City Project works with the government and private sector, via using KKU Science Park to build technologies and innovations that will contribute to community.

The Time Line Map will support the government to manage to COVID-19 patients in the area and those returning to Khon Kaen.

 

 

Written by Miss Taksaporn Vongsa-Nga

 

 

Three more Associate Professors from our Faculty of Medicine, have been promoted to full professor status, in the latest announcement from the Office of the Prime Minister on June 15, 2021. They are:

1. Professor Songsak Kiatchoosakun, Department of Medicine
2. Professor Jintana Sattayasai, Department of Pharmacology
3. Professor Tipaya Ekalaksananan, Department of Medical Microbiology

The Faculty of Medicine warmly congratulates them on this great acknowledgment of their outstanding career achievements.

 

Written by Yada Lertkhajornsak

Edited by John Smith

 

The government’s nationwide Covid-19 vaccination rollout started on June 7, 2021 beginning with the first two priority registered groups; the elderly, and persons with any of seven underlying disease risks.

June 7, 2021 – Khon Kaen Province officially opened the Srinagarind Hospital Covid-19 Vaccination Center at Khon Kaen Hall, 5th Floor, Central Plaza Shopping Center, Khon Kaen.

 

 

Dr. Somsak Jungtrakoon, Khon Kaen Governor; Dr. Somchaichot Piyawatwela, M.D., Khon Kaen Provincial Public Health Office; Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University; Associate Professor Apichat Jirawutthipong, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; and, Professor Songsak Kiatchusakul, M.D., Director of Srinagarind Hospital visited and oversaw the vaccination service.

 

 

Srinagarind Hospital, KKU-MD are following the national vaccination plan, with the first two priority registered groups: the elderly, and those with any of the following underlying diseases;

1. Severe Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs)
2. Coronary artery disease (CAD)
3. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) (5th stage)
4. Stroke
5. Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
6. Diabetes
7. Obesity (weight > 100 kg or BMI > 35 kg/m²).

The COVID-19 vaccines available in Thailand include:

• SinoVac vaccine, an inactivated vaccine recommended for the 18-59-year sage group.
• AstraZeneca vaccine, a viral vector vaccine recommended for those over 60 years.

The Srinagarind Hospital Covid-19 Vaccination Center initially plans to administer 1,500 shots per day and eventually up to 4,000 people daily.

Starting October 1, 2021, foreigners arriving in Thailand who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will not be required to quarantine if they are entering the 5 provinces: Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga, Chiang Mai and Pattaya, Chonburi.  Starting January 1, 2022, foreigners arriving in Thailand will not need to quarantine as long as they are fully vaccinated.

 

 

 

Written by: Kanokphorn

Edited by: John Smith

 

 

 

 

 

We are excited to invite you to join the Joint-Institute Forum 4/2021 via ZOOM on the topic “Helminth vaccines: from pre-clinical concepts to human efficacy trials” by Professor Alex Loukas, Distinguished Professor Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine, Centre for Molecular Therapeutics James Cook University, Cairns, Australia.

Date: 22 June 2021

Time: 09.30 AM (Bangkok Time)

Online by ZOOM

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 915 1022 8967

Passcode: 694952

Or qr code

 

Register today

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The Queen Sirikit Heart Center, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University was registered as an Autopsy Medicine Laboratory according to international standards ISO 15189: 2012 (Medical Laboratory) and ISO 15190: 2003 (Safety of Medical Laboratory) by the Bureau of Laboratory Standards, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Health on May 3, 2021.

International standards ISO 15189: 2012 and ISO 15190: 2003 are laboratory safety standards, to ensure customer confidence and satisfaction in the services received. The standards focus on quality management to deliver quality laboratory results that are accurate, fast, timely, and beneficial for patient care.  The   laboratory will now become a reference laboratory for other agencies in the country as well.

International treatment standard JCI

The Queen Sirikit Heart Center, Northeastern Region focus is on providing medical services to both national and international service standards. The service is also expanding to meet the needs of foreign patients.   The quality of patient care has now been certified as of international standard by the Joint Commission International (JCI) in the United States from 2017 – 2023.

 

 

 

Written by Adisorn Tadsakorn

Edited by John Smith

 

Srinagarind Hospital pharmacies provide a wide  range of medications to hospital outpatients.  In some cases, these medications are only available from hospitals.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital pharmacies can courier your hospital medications to your home free of charge. This will help you to avoid travel to the  hospital.

You can also continue to collect your medications from your usual hospital pharmacy in person.

Are there any exclusions?

Most, but not all, medications can be sent by post or courier. Some chemotherapeutic agents or psychotropic drugs cannot be delivered.

Options for getting your medication delivered:

1. Contact the hospital pharmacy via Line ID: @925lcmck, or,
2. Click the link https://lin.ee/MEu0QWX, or,
3. Scan the QR code below.

 

Available on workdays (Monday to Friday except public holidays), 08:30am – 15:00.

 

 

Written by Adisorn Tadsakorn

 

 

A Clinic for Transgender Health called Trans Wellness Clinic is now open every Thursday, for children and adults at the Special Medical Care Center (SMC), Srinagarind Hospital.    A specially trained expert team  provides and coordinates comprehensive gender-inclusive services including;     

• Primary care
• Hormone Therapy and Consultation
• Gynecology
• Mental health
• Gender-confirmation surgery

 

To Make an Appointment

 

1. visit SMC,

1st floor, Princess Mother Memorial Building (Sor War),

Srinagarind Hospital,

Faculty of Medciine

Khon Kaen University, OR

2. Telephone: 043 366 444, OR
3. Use Line ID: @SMCKKU.

 

 

Written by Adisorn Tadsakorn

 

 

The Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University in collaboration   with Mahidol University, Chiang Mai University, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand and Kumamoto University, Japan invites graduate students to join the online conference:  ‘The 3rd Anniversary Symposium for Double Degree Program’,  July 1 – 2, 2021.

 

Speakers will be:

Professor Tomohiro Sawa, Kumamoto University

Professor Chatchai Tayapiwatana, Chiang Mai University

Professor Gregory Riggins, Johns Hopkins University

Professor Nipon Chattipakorn, Chiang Mai University

Associate Professor Siwanon Jirawattanotai, Mahidol University; and,

Associate Professor Kiatichai Faksri, Khon Kaen University

 

We are also pleased to invite you to join the ‘3–minute Research Competition: 3MR’.  

Qualification

• Graduate students or graduated BEFORE July 1, 2020
• DDP Networking are welcome

Theme

1. Communicable Diseases
2. Non-communicable Diseases

Awards

Winner 3,000 THB

First Runner Up 2,000 THB

Second Runner Up 1,000 THB

 

Join us via Line ads: @ddp2021

Register Now Click

For more details  visit https://www.facebook.com/ddp2021

 

 

 

 

The International Affairs Division, Khon Kaen University has organized an orientation event to welcome international student for the 1st semester academic year 2021.  Due to COVID19 restrictions the conference will be an online zoom meeting from 3 – 4pm, June 4, 2021. It is intended to provide information about KKU services and to start building connections between students and staff.

 

Written by Miss Taksaporn Vongsa-Nga

 

We are excited to invite you to join the Joint-Institute Forum 2/2021 via Zoom on the topic “A One Health Approach to Neglected Tropical Diseases” by Professor Darren Gray, Australian National University, Australia.

Date: May 28, 2021

Time: 10.00-11.00 AM (Bangkok time).

Zoom Meeting ID: 964 9287 3956

Passcode: 024678