Prevalence of safer needle devices and factors associated with their adoption: results of a national hospital survey

2002 ◽  
Vol 117 (4) ◽  
pp. 340-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond C Sinclair ◽  
Andrew Maxfield ◽  
Ellen L Marks ◽  
Douglas R Thompson ◽  
Robyn R.M Gershon
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2491
Author(s):  
Javier de Miguel-Diez ◽  
Marta Lopez-Herranz ◽  
Rodrigo Jiménez-García ◽  
Valentín Hernández-Barrera ◽  
Isabel Jimenez-Trujillo ◽  
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(1) Background: It is not well known whether there is an association between COPD and hemorrhagic stroke (HS). We aim to analyze the incidence, clinical characteristics, procedures, and outcomes of HS in patients with and without COPD and to assess sex differences. Secondly, to identify factors associated with in-hospital mortality (IHM). (2) Methods: Patients aged ≥40 years hospitalized with HS included in the Spanish National Hospital Discharge Database (2016–2018) were analyzed. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to compare patients according to sex and COPD status. (3) Results: We included 55,615 patients (44.29% women). Among men with COPD the HS adjusted incidence was higher (IRR 1.31; 95% CI 1.24–1.57) than among non-COPD men. COPD men had higher adjusted incidence of HS than COPD women (IRR 1.87; 95% CI 1.85–1.89). After matching, COPD men had a higher IHM (29.96% vs. 27.46%; p = 0.032) than non-COPD men. Decompressive craniectomy was more frequently conducted among COPD men than COPD women (6.74% vs. 4.54%; p = 0.014). IHM increased with age and atrial fibrillation, while decompressive craniectomy reduced IHM. (4) Conclusions: COPD men had higher incidence and IHM of HS than men without COPD. COPD men had higher incidence of HS than COPD women. Decompressive craniectomy was more frequently conducted in COPD men than COPD women and this procedure was associated to better survival.


Author(s):  
Ibrahima Sory Balde ◽  
Abdourahamane Diallo ◽  
Mamadou H. Diallo ◽  
Ibrahima Sylla ◽  
Fatoumata B. Diallo ◽  
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Background: The objective of this study was to highlight obstetrical complications that occurred among adolescent girls who delivered at the ward and to identify factors associated with the occurrence of such complications.Methods: This was a prospective study of descriptive and analytical type extending over a period of one year from September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2017 carried out at the maternity ward of Ignace Deen National Hospital at Conakry Teaching Hospital (CHU). It covered a continuous series of 1034 deliveries among adolescent girls.Results: The frequency of childbirth among adolescent girls was 16.7%. The main complications identified were dystocia, severe preeclampsia, eclampsia, retroplacental hematoma, placenta previa, uterine rupture, severe anemia, postpartum hemorrhage and puerperal endometritis. These complications occurred among adolescent girls aged 18 to 19, christian, skin and pelvic bones secondary school or university students. Factors associated with such complications were the marital status (p=0.010), the gestational age (p=0.012), the number of prenatal consultations (p=0.001), the place of prenatal consultation (p=0.001), the reason for admission (p=0.000) and the mode of admission (p=0.000).Conclusions: Childbirth among adolescent girls is frequent in this context; complications are numerous but they are preventable in the vast majority of cases.


2019 ◽  
pp. 143-149

Factores de riesgo asociados al parto pre término en el hospital nacional Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen de enero a junio del 2010. Risk factors associated with preterm delivery in the Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen National Hospital from January to June 2010 Lizbeth Estefanía Díaz Polo Universidad de San Martin de Porres. Lima 12 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33017/RevECIPeru2011.0036/ RESUMEN El parto pre término ocurre entre las 22 y antes de las 37 semanas. Su etiología es multifactorial y es causa principal de morbilidad y mortalidad perinatal. El objetivo fue determinar los factores de riesgo asociados al parto pre término en gestantes del Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen de Enero a Junio del 2010. Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, caso - control y descriptivo. Las historias clínicas de pacientes casos y controles, fueron revisadas y registradas en fichas y se procesaron con el SPSS versión 15. Los resultados fueron 81 pacientes con diagnóstico de parto pre término, con significancia estadística en las siguientes variables: ausencia de atención prenatal (OR 3.07, P>0.05), pre eclampsia (OR 20.86, P>0.001), ruptura prematura de membranas (OR 4.03, P>0.005), embarazo múltiple (OR 5.64, P>0.01), corioamnionitis (OR 2.02, P>0.1), lugar de nacimiento: sierra (OR 3.88, P>0.05) y nivel socioeconómico D-E (OR12.73, P>0.05). Se evidencio que gestantes más pobres y con menor nivel educativo presentan mayor incidencia de parto pre término [1] [2] [3]. Que el 21% de los partos pre término, estuvo asociado a la ruptura prematura de membranas (OR 4.03) dato que se encuentra dentro del rango de incidencia, ya que Aagaard-Tillery [4] (2005) señala una incidencia de la ruptura prematura de membrana pre término entre 30 y 40% y Fabián (2008) observó 11.67% de ruptura prematura de membranas [5]. Las gestantes con pre eclampsia tuvieron un riesgo 20 veces más de presentar parto pre término. El 34.6% con parto pre término presentó pre eclampsia, de ellas el 42.8% fue pre eclampsia severa, 25% leve y 32.14% síndrome de HELLP; dato similar al observado por Salviz en su estudio en el Hospital Cayetano Heredia, donde encontró un 30 % de parto pre término en pacientes con pre eclampsia; si bien es conocido que la pre eclampsia afecta del 3 al 5% de las gestaciones, no existen estudios sobre la incidencia de la pre eclampsia en el parto pre término [6]. Se concluye que el principal factor de riesgo asociado al parto pre término fue la pre eclampsia. Haber nacido en la sierra, pertenecer a nivel socioeconómico D-E, ausencia de atención prenatal, ruptura prematura de membranas, coriomanionitis y embarazo múltiple fueron también significativos. Descriptores: factores de riesgo, parto pre término, parto a término, pre eclampsia. ABSTRACT Preterm birth occurs between 22 and before 37 weeks. Its etiology is multifactorial and is a major cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. The objective was to determine the risk factors associated with preterm delivery in pregnant women Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen National Hospital from January to June 2010. We performed a retrospective case - control and descriptive. The case histories of patients and controls were reviewed and recorded in chips and processed with SPSS version 15. The results were 81 patients diagnosed with preterm birth, with statistical significance in the following variables: absence of prenatal care (OR 3.07, P> 0.05), pre-eclampsia (OR 20.86, P <0.001), premature rupture of membranes (OR 4.03, P> 0,005), multiple pregnancy (OR 5.64, P> 0.01), chorioamnionitis (OR 2.02, P> 0.1), place of birth: saw (OR 3.88, P> 0.05) and socioeconomic status (OR12.73, P> 0.05). It was evident that more poor pregnant women with less education have a higher incidence of preterm delivery [1] [2] [3]. That 21% of preterm births was associated with premature rupture of membranes (OR 4.03) data that is within the range of incidence, as Aagaard-Tillery [4] (2005) noted an incidence of premature rupture preterm membrane between 30 and 40% and Fabian (2008) observed 11.67% of premature rupture of membranes [5]. Pregnant women with preeclampsia had a 20 times higher risk of preterm birth present. 34.6% presented with preterm birth pre-eclampsia, of which 42.8% was severe preeclampsia, 25% and 32.14% mild HELLP syndrome; data Salviz similar to that observed in their study in the Cayetano Heredia Hospital, where he found a 30 % of preterm birth in patients with preeclampsia, although it is known that pre-eclampsia affects 3 to 5% of pregnancies, no studies on the incidence of preeclampsia in preterm labor [6]. We conclude that the main risk factor associated with preterm delivery was preeclampsia. Being born in the mountains, belong to socioeconomic status, lack of prenatal care, premature rupture of membranes, coriomanionitis and multiple pregnancy were also significant. Keywords: risk factors, preterm delivery, term delivery, pre-eclampsia.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jisuvei Clayton Salano ◽  
Osoti Alfred ◽  
Maina Anne Njeri

Abstract Background: Estimates of group B streptococcus (GBS) disease burden, antimicrobial susceptibility, and serotypes in pregnant women are limited for many resource-limited countries including Kenya. These data are required to inform recommendations for prophylaxis and treatment of infections due to GBS. Methods: We evaluated the prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, serotypes, and risk factors associated with rectovaginal GBS colonization among pregnant women receiving antenatal care at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) between August and November 2017. Consenting pregnant women between 12 and 40 weeks of gestation were enrolled. Interview-administered questionnaires were used to assess risk factors associated with GBS colonization. An anorectal swab and a lower vaginal swab were collected and cultured on Granada agar for GBS isolation. Positive colonies were tested for antimicrobial susceptibility to penicillin G, ampicillin, vancomycin, and clindamycin using the disk diffusion method. Serotyping was performed by latex agglutination. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with GBS colonization. Results: A total of 292 women were enrolled. Median age was 30 years (Interquatile range {IQR} 26-35) with a median gestational age of 35 weeks (IQR 30-37). Overall GBS was identified in 60/292 (20.5%) of participants. Among the positive isolates, resistance was detected for penicillin G in 42/60 (72.4%) isolates, ampicillin in 32/60 (55.2%) isolates, clindamycin in 14/60 (30.4%) isolates, and vancomycin in 14 (24.1%) isolates. All ten GBS serotypes were isolated, and 37/53 (69.8%) of GBS positive participants were colonized by more than one serotype. None of the risk factors was associated with GBS colonization.Conclusion: The prevalence of GBS colonization was high among mothers attending antenatal clinic at KNH. In addition, a high proportion of GBS isolates were resistant to commonly prescribed intrapartum antibiotics. Hence, other measures like GBS vaccination is a potentially useful approaches to GBS prevention and control in this population. Screening of pregnant mothers for GBS colonization should be introduced and antimicrobial susceptibility test performed on GBS positive samples to guide antibiotic prophylaxis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
Carlos Contreras Camarena ◽  
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Mori Ramirez H. ◽  
Reategui Guzman L. ◽  
Leon Gamarra H. ◽  
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