Pankaj Kumar Singh
Microbiology Pathology Blood culture Clinical Biochemistry

Bio

Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh is a dedicated medical professional based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is affiliated with the Department of Emergency Medicine at Peerless Hospital and B. K. Roy Research Center, where he serves as an Assistant Consultant in DNB Emergency Medicine. Dr. Singh's research interests lie in Microbiology and Pathology, with a focus on emergency medicine and infection control. He has authored a notable paper titled "Comparison of the Contamination Rate and Risk Factor Profile of Blood Culture Done in Emergency Department and MHDU/MICUs," contributing valuable insights to the field. With 8 national papers and ongoing projects, Dr. Singh is actively advancing knowledge in his domain. He also serves as a peer reviewer for the Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine and mentors 6 scholars, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence and the next generation of medical researchers.

Educational Journey

B. K. Roy Research Center

DNB Emergency Medicine, Assistant Consultant • Microbiology and Pathology

Experience

B. K. Roy Research Center

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Editors Role

Reviewer

INDIAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE

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Grants and Awards

FELLOWSHIP

Fellow

2021 6800 USD

Research

Comparison of the Contamination Rate and Risk Factor Profile of Blood Culture Done in Emergency Department and MHDU/MICUs

Article June 4, 2021

Aims and objectives: To determine the risk factors of blood culture contamination done in ED and those done in the MHDU/MICU among patients admitted with medical illness. Material and Methods: This is a two months’ prospective observational study compari ng blood culture contamination rate and risk factors associated with contamination between ED and MICU/MHDU. A total of 998 patients were included in the study who underwent blood culture in ED and MICU/MHDU. 570 in ED and 428 in MICU/MHDU were included after meeting exclusion and inclusion criteria. Results: Blood culture growths were higher in ED (19%). Most common growth was CoNS (4%). The overall contamination rate in this study was (4.8%) The contamination rate was lower in ED (4.4%) when compared to MICU/MHDU (5.4%).