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
Factors associated with pressure ulcer and dehydration in long-term care settings in Ontario, Canada
by Mary Crea-Arsenio, Andrea Baumann, Valentina Antonipillai, Noori Akhtar-Danesh
Pressure ulcers and dehydration are common conditions among residents of long-term care facilities that result in negative health effects. They have been associated with signs of neglect and increased 30-day mortality among LTC residents. However, they are both preventable and with proper care can be effectively managed and treated. We conducted a retrospective cohort study to examine factors associated with pressure ulcers and dehydration among long-term care residents in the province of Ontario, Canada. Results indicated that close to one-...
Source: PLoS One - January 31, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Mary Crea-Arsenio Source Type: research
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy After Intestinal Anastomosis: A Risk Factor Analysis for Dehiscence
This study aimed to describe the patients managed with NPWT therapy and identify the risk factors for anastomotic dehiscence when intestinal anastomosis was performed. (Source: Journal of Surgical Research)
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - January 28, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: David Guillermo G ómez Garnica, Carlos Eduardo Rey Chaves, Catalina Barco-Castillo, Jorge Andrés Gutierrez, Andrés Falla Tags: Acute Care Surgery Source Type: research
Prevalence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries in intensive care units of the Eastern Mediterranean region: a systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: This systematic review and meta-analysis of the pertinent peer-reviewed literature revealed a high prevalence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries of 16% in intensive care units of Eastern Mediterranean region. Therefore, it is necessary for health policymakers and managers in Eastern Mediterranean Region to take necessary measures to prevent the incidence of Pressure ulcers in hospitals, especially in ICUs.PMID:38263177 | PMC:PMC10804626 | DOI:10.1186/s13037-023-00384-7 (Source: Patient Safety in Surgery)
Source: Patient Safety in Surgery - January 23, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Parvaneh Isfahani Samira Alirezaei Somayeh Samani Fateme Bolagh Azadeh Heydari Mohammad Sarani Mahnaz Afshari Source Type: research
The impact of manual vacuum-assisted closure technique in wound healing: a case report
ConclusionAfter daily manual vacuum-assisted closure technique wound treatment for 21 days in diabetic ulcers, there was a noticeable decrease in the Bates–Jensen Wound Assessment Tool scores. Specifically, on day 5, the score was 38; on day 14, the score was 30; and on day 21, the score was 24. The use of the manual vacuum-assisted closure technique in wound treatment demonstra ted significant improvements in diabetic ulcers. (Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - January 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Ozonated Sunflower Oil (OSO) alleviates inflammatory responses in oxazolone-induced atopic dermatitis (AD)-like mice and LPS- treated RAW 264.7 cells
J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2024 Jan 12;34(4):1-10. doi: 10.4014/jmb.2310.10037. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOzone, a highly reactive oxidant molecule, is widely used as a complementary therapy for various skin diseases, including wound healing, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot, and infections. However, there is limited research on the effectiveness of ozone for atopic dermatitis (AD). Ozonated sunflower oil (OSO) is an active ingredient obtained from partially ozonated sunflower oil (SO). OSO markedly reduced the LPS-induced increase in IL-1β and nitric oxide (NO) levels in RAW 264.7 mouse macrophage cells. Oxazolone (OXZ) w...
Source: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology - January 22, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Su-Young Kim Jung Ok Lee Sue Lee Jihye Heo Kyung-Hyun Cho Ashutosh Bahuguna Kwang-Ho Yoo Beom Joon Kim Source Type: research
Do individuals from an SCI-specialized rehabilitation facility have fewer secondary health conditions than those from a non-SCI-specialized rehabilitation facility? Analysis of the InSCI database from a middle-income country
CONCLUSION: Attending an SSRF was significantly associated with having fewer SHCs, specifically, bladder dysfunctions, sexual dysfunctions, and pressure ulcers. These results suggest the importance of having SSRF in middle-income countries for delivering effective care to people with SCI and standardized education to health care providers.PMID:38251980 | DOI:10.1080/10790268.2023.2289690 (Source: Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine)
Source: Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine - January 22, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sintip Pattanakuhar Pratchayapon Kammuang-Lue Napasakorn Komaratat Chayaporn Chotiyarnwong Apichana Kovindha Armin Gemperli Source Type: research
Pressure Injuries and Chronic Wounds
Pressure injuries (also referred to as bedsores, decubitus ulcers, pressure sores, or pressure ulcers) were designated a geriatric syndrome in the late twentieth century, as they satisfy the criteria of being highly prevalent, multifactorial, and associated with substantial morbidity and poor outcomes.1,2 In the ensuing decades the topic of pressure injuries lagged as research and knowledge of other geriatric syndromes, such as delirium, dementia, and falls, moved forward.3 In the face of increased prevalence of chronic diseases, other wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, arterial and venous ulcers, and postsurgical and m...
Source: Clinics in Geriatric Medicine - January 16, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jeffrey M. Levine Tags: Preface Source Type: research
Comparison of aloe vera gel dressing with conventional dressing on pressure ulcer pain reduction: a clinical trial
This study aimed to determine the effect of Aloe Vera gel versus saline on pain relief of pressure ulcers. (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - January 16, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Azam Malek Hosseini, Mohammad Rostam Khani, Sina Abdi, Siavash Abdi and Nader Sharifi Tags: Research Note Source Type: research
Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 524: A Custom-Tailored Multichannel Pressure Monitoring System Designed for Experimental Surgical Model of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Norbert Nemeth
In experimental medicine, a wide variety of sensory measurements are used. One of these is real-time precision pressure measurement. For comparative studies of the complex pathophysiology and surgical management of abdominal compartment syndrome, a multichannel pressure measurement system is essential. An important aspect is that this multichannel pressure measurement system should be able to monitor the pressure conditions in different tissue layers, and compartments, under different settings. We created a 12-channel positive–negative sensor system for simultaneous detection of pressure c...
Source: Sensors - January 15, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Zoltan Attila Godo Katalin Peto Klaudia Balog Adam Deak Erzsebet Vanyolos Laszlo Adam Fazekas Zsolt Szentkereszty Norbert Nemeth Tags: Article Source Type: research
Differences in bacterial flora detected during negative pressure wound treatment of different origin of infected wounds in stick and sponge cultures
Orv Hetil. 2024 Jan 14;165(2):59-68. doi: 10.1556/650.2024.32947. Print 2024 Jan 14.ABSTRACTBevezetés: A sebekben jelen lévő kórokozók különböző sebességgel növekednek, kölcsönhatásba léphetnek egymással, hogy elősegítsék a szaporodásukat, és biofilmképző tulajdonságaik révén kolóniákat képeznek, gátolva az antibiotikumok hatékonyságát és a sebgyógyulást. A negatív nyomású sebkezelés csökkenti a seb baktériumterhelését. Célkitűzés: Tanulmányunk célja volt, hogy felmérjük a pálcika- és szivacsmintás tenyésztések közötti esetleges eltéréseket a fertőzött sebek neg...
Source: Orvosi Hetilap - January 14, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Erzs ébet Szabóné Révész Val éria Montskó Áron Altorjay Gabriella Jakab L ászló Hangody Source Type: research
Back to Basics: Pediatric Casting Techniques, Pearls, and Pitfalls
Iowa Orthop J. 2023 Dec;43(2):79-89.ABSTRACTCast application is a critical portion of pediatric orthopaedic surgery training and is being performed by a growing number of non-orthopaedic clinicians including primary care physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs). Given the tremendous remodeling potential of pediatric fractures, correct cast placement often serves as the definitive treatment in this age population as long as alignment is maintained. Proper cast application technique is typically taught through direct supervision from more senior clinicians, with little literature and few resources available for prov...
Source: Iowa orthopaedic journal - January 12, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bridget K Ellsworth Joshua T Bram Heather S Haeberle Christopher J DeFrancesco David M Scher Source Type: research
