The negative pressure wound therapy for prevention of sternal wound infection: Can we reduce infection rate after the use of bilateral internal thoracic arteries? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is traditionally used to treat postoperative wound infections. However, its use in closed wound sternotomy post cardiac surgery in high-risk patients has become increasin... (Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - February 12, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hind Elhassan, Ridha Amjad, Unna Palaniappan, Mahmoud Loubani and David Rose Tags: Review Source Type: research
Safety and efficacy of combined dilation/stenting of venous abnormalities, including complete obstructions, during lead extractions in patients with congenital heart disease
ConclusionLead extraction along with dilation and stenting of venous anomalies, though long in duration, proved effective with minimal complications. This combined procedure can safely and effectively resolve complete obstructions secondary to transvenous leads. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - February 9, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: William P. Knapp,
Edward T. O'Leary,
Brian Quinn,
Diego Porras,
Douglas Y. Mah Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Enhanced Free Flap Monitoring through Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices
J Reconstr Microsurg DOI: 10.1055/a-2238-7706 Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Full text (Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery)
Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - February 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Grant, Michael P. Lamaris, Gregory A. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Goal-Directed, Evidence-Based Care Reduces the Incidence of Perioperative Stress Injury
CONCLUSION: This study highlights the efficacy of goal-oriented, evidence-based nursing in reducing perioperative stress injuries, advocating its adoption for improved care and patient outcomes. However, the single-center design limits generalizability, necessitating further validation. Ultimately, this approach signifies a step forward in nursing practice, promising better patient recovery and satisfaction.PMID:38330577 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - February 8, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xiaoqiu Yang Xuhui Huang Source Type: research
Goal-Directed, Evidence-Based Care Reduces the Incidence of Perioperative Stress Injury
CONCLUSION: This study highlights the efficacy of goal-oriented, evidence-based nursing in reducing perioperative stress injuries, advocating its adoption for improved care and patient outcomes. However, the single-center design limits generalizability, necessitating further validation. Ultimately, this approach signifies a step forward in nursing practice, promising better patient recovery and satisfaction.PMID:38330577 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - February 8, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xiaoqiu Yang Xuhui Huang Source Type: research
Goal-Directed, Evidence-Based Care Reduces the Incidence of Perioperative Stress Injury
CONCLUSION: This study highlights the efficacy of goal-oriented, evidence-based nursing in reducing perioperative stress injuries, advocating its adoption for improved care and patient outcomes. However, the single-center design limits generalizability, necessitating further validation. Ultimately, this approach signifies a step forward in nursing practice, promising better patient recovery and satisfaction.PMID:38330577 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - February 8, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xiaoqiu Yang Xuhui Huang Source Type: research
Goal-Directed, Evidence-Based Care Reduces the Incidence of Perioperative Stress Injury
CONCLUSION: This study highlights the efficacy of goal-oriented, evidence-based nursing in reducing perioperative stress injuries, advocating its adoption for improved care and patient outcomes. However, the single-center design limits generalizability, necessitating further validation. Ultimately, this approach signifies a step forward in nursing practice, promising better patient recovery and satisfaction.PMID:38330577 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - February 8, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xiaoqiu Yang Xuhui Huang Source Type: research
Goal-Directed, Evidence-Based Care Reduces the Incidence of Perioperative Stress Injury
CONCLUSION: This study highlights the efficacy of goal-oriented, evidence-based nursing in reducing perioperative stress injuries, advocating its adoption for improved care and patient outcomes. However, the single-center design limits generalizability, necessitating further validation. Ultimately, this approach signifies a step forward in nursing practice, promising better patient recovery and satisfaction.PMID:38330577 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - February 8, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xiaoqiu Yang Xuhui Huang Source Type: research
Goal-Directed, Evidence-Based Care Reduces the Incidence of Perioperative Stress Injury
CONCLUSION: This study highlights the efficacy of goal-oriented, evidence-based nursing in reducing perioperative stress injuries, advocating its adoption for improved care and patient outcomes. However, the single-center design limits generalizability, necessitating further validation. Ultimately, this approach signifies a step forward in nursing practice, promising better patient recovery and satisfaction.PMID:38330577 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - February 8, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xiaoqiu Yang Xuhui Huang Source Type: research
Polyurethane foam dressing with non-adherent membrane improves negative pressure wound therapy in pigs
Journal of Wound Care,Volume 33, Issue Sup2a, Page xx-xxvii, February 2024. (Source: Journal of Wound Care)
Source: Journal of Wound Care - February 7, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Jun Zuo Yi Zhu Feng Yang Yong Yang JunTao Yang Ze Lin Huang Biao Cheng Source Type: research
Evaluation of a new low-cost negative pressure wound therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers
Journal of Wound Care,Volume 33, Issue Sup2a, Page xli-xlvii, February 2024. (Source: Journal of Wound Care)
Source: Journal of Wound Care - February 7, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Haojie Sun Shanwen Si Xuekui Liu Houfa Geng Jun Liang Source Type: research
Early Mobilization in Neurocritical Care
AbstractPurpose of ReviewBed rest was a treatment recommended for critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) that aimed to minimize energy expenditure, permit wound healing and minimize somatic stressors. However, evidence demonstrates that bed rest leads to disuse atrophy, which may be compounded by premorbid sarcopenia and ICU-acquired weakness (ICUAW). ICUAW partly results from muscle breakdown and systemic inflammation and may exacerbate critical illness. Coupled with analgosedation, ICUAW may prolong mechanical ventilation (Kho et al. in BMJ Open Respir Res. 2019;6(1)2019; Maffei et al. in Arch ...
Source: Current Treatment Options in Neurology - February 6, 2024 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Benchmarking institutional geriatric hip fracture management: a prelude to a care quality improvement initiative
ConclusionThis study emphasizes the importance of early admission and fast provision of surgical fixation to reduce mortality and morbidity. Benchmarking institutional practices allows for defining the evidence-practice gaps and barriers to best practice implementation. This is an essential step to begin care quality improvement for geriatric patients with proximal femur fragility fractures. (Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology)
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - February 2, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Improved Pressure Ulcer Nursing Combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine in Radical Gastrectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSION: In patients undergoing radical gastrectomy, improved pressure ulcer nursing combined with TCM treatment can reduce complications and improve quality of life.PMID:38294756 (Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine)
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - January 31, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ping Zhang Lifen You Shan Gao Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Infrainguinal Bypass in the Vascular Quality Initiative
To analyze surgical site infections (SSI) after infrainguinal bypass for standard dressings versus closed incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPWT) in the Society for Vascular Surgery ’s (SVS) Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI). (Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - January 31, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Maxwell T. Tulimieri, Peter W. Callas, Mario D ’Oria, Daniel J. Bertges Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research
