scholarly journals Application of Multifunctional Intelligent Suspension Treatment Beds in Nursing Care of Patients with Extensive Burns

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Fangyan Chen ◽  
Liwen Xu ◽  
Guozhong Lv ◽  
Yugang Zhu ◽  
Jiang Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Psychological Care ◽  
Electrolyte Disorder ◽  
Peace Of Mind ◽  
Bed Temperature ◽  
Plasma Electrolytes ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Extensive Burns

The nursing care of patients with extensive burns by using multifunctional intelligent suspension treatment beds was studied. 40 patients, including 30 males and 10 females, with extensive burns were nursed using multifunctional intelligent suspension treatment beds. First of all, the patients were given psychological care, which was patiently explained, so that they can overcome their fears and be treated with peace of mind. Second, the room temperature and bed temperature were closely monitored. Finally, special attention was paid to the adjustment of rehydration volume, regular detection of plasma electrolytes, prevention of electrolyte disorder, and dehydration. Besides, disinfection and isolation should be performed when using. The results showed that 4 cases (20%) were positive in group A and 8 cases (40%) were positive in group B on the 10th day after injury X 2 = 4.005 , and the incidence of wound infection in group A was significantly lower than that in group B. The use of suspension beds in patients with extensive burns makes them safe and comfortable, and the whole body wound scabs healed faster, as well as the infection was minimized. A suspended bed is especially suitable for the clinical treatment of patients with extensive burns. The advantages of suspended bed can be fully realized by summarizing clinical experience.

A New Formula for Population-Based Estimation of Whole Body Muscle Mass in Males

1997 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 598-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malcolm B. Doupe ◽  
Alan D. Martin ◽  
Mark S. Searle ◽  
Dean J. Kriellaars ◽  
Gordon G. Giesbrecht
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Predictive Ability ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Fat Free Mass ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Male Cadaver ◽  
Group A ◽  
New Equation ◽  
Group B ◽  
New Formula

A new equation to estimate muscle mass in males was developed using parameters common to the 1981 Canada Fitness Survey and the male cadaver data of Martin et al. (1990b). The cadavers (N = 12) were randomly divided into two groups. The equation was developed on cadaver Group A and then validated on Group B. Once the equation with the most suitable variables was validated on Group B, it was redeveloped on combined data from Groups A and B. The final equation is as follows: muscle mass (gm) = Ht (0.031MUThG2 + 0.064CCG2 + 0.089CAG2) −3.006; adjusted R2 = .96, SEE = 1,488 gm, F = 87.5, p = .0001. Variables (in cm) were Ht, height; MUThG, modified upper thigh girth; CCG, corrected calf girth; and CAG, corrected arm girth. The predictive ability of this equation was comparable to the original equation of Martin et al. (1990b) and can be a valuable tool for muscle mass estimation of male subjects in the 1981 Canada Fitness Survey. Key words: equation, estimation, body composition, body fat, fat free mass, lean body mass, Canada Fitness Survey

scholarly journals O significado do cuidar humanizado: vivências ensino-aprendizagem dos alunos do curso de licenciatura

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-244
Author(s):  
Henriqueta Ilda Verganista Martins Fernandes ◽  
Karla Maria Carneiro Rolim ◽  
Maria Céu Barbieri Figueiredo
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Process Of Care ◽  
Usual Model ◽  
First Semester ◽  
School Of Nursing ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Teaching Learning

Estudo descritivo e qualitativo desenvolvido com dois grupos (A e B) de estudantes do Curso de Licenciatura em Enfermagem (CLE). Grupo A – Universidade de Fortaleza-CE. Grupo B – Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto. Pretendemos compreender o significado do aprender a cuidar. A coleta de dados do grupo A (36 sujeitos) ocorreu entre 2002 e 2003 nas aulas teóricas e práticas do 4º semestre na disciplina Enfermagem – Processo de Cuidar da Criança e Adolescente. A coleta do grupo B (34 sujeitos) ocorreu em 2005, no 1.º semestre do 3.º ano no Módulo de Enfermagem Pediátrica, nas aulas teóricas e teórico-práticas. Ao grupo A aplicou-se um formulário com questões abertas e, ao B, a reflexão individual escrita, que contemplaram aspectos como a visão de humanização, a relação enfermeiro-criança-família, o significado do cuidado vivenciado e o papel do docente na humanização do cuidar em enfermagem. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos à análise de conteúdo. O processo analítico revelou que os alunos consideram a humanização como um estado de bem-estar e, ao serem sensibilizados para esse fato durante a formação acadêmica, torna visível o caráter humanístico dos cuidados de enfermagem e que o docente pode fazer do cuidado humano uma prática de vida. Existe necessidade de modificar o modelo habitual do processo de ensinar a cuidar, no qual o aluno coparticipe da edificação do conhecimento.Descritores: Enfermagem, Humanização, Ensino, Aprendizagem, Cuidar.The meaning of humanized care: teaching and learning experiences of students of license courseQualitative and descriptive study developed with two groups (A and B) of students from License Nursing Course (CLE). Group A – University of Fortaleza-CE. Group B – School of Nursing of Porto. We aim to understand the meaning of learning to care. Data collection in group A (36 subjects) occurred between 2002 and 2003 in the classroom and the fourth semester course in Nursing – Process of Care for Children and Adolescents. The collection of group B (34 subjects) occurred in 2005, in the first semester of the third year in Pediatric Nursing Module, in theoretical and theoretical-practical classes. The group A was applied to a form with open questions and, B, individual reflection writing, covering issues such as the vision of humanization, the relationship between nurse-child-family, the meaning of care and the experienced teacher's role in the humanization of nursing care. The data were submitted to content analysis. The analytical process revealed that students consider the humanization as a state of well-being and to be aware during the academic background to this fact makes visible the humanistic nature of nursing care and the teaching of human care can make a practice of life. There is need to modify the usual model of the process of teaching to care, in which the student participates in the co-construction of knowledge.Descriptors: Nursing, Humanization, Teaching, Learning, Caring.El significado de la atención humanizada: la enseñanza y las experiencias de aprendizaje de los estudiantes del curso de licenciatura Estudio descriptivo y cualitativo desarrollado con dos grupos (A y B) de los estudiantes de la Licenciatura en Enfermería (CLE). Grupo A – Universidad de Fortaleza-CE. Grupo B – Escuela de Enfermería de Porto. Nuestro objetivo es entender el significado de aprender a cuidar. La recolección de datos en el grupo A (36 sujetos) se produjo entre 2002 y 2003 en el aula y el curso de cuarto semestre en Enfermería – Proceso de Atención a la Infancia y la Adolescencia. La recogida del grupo B (34 sujetos) se produjo en 2005 en el primer semestre del tercer año en el módulo de enfermería pediátrica, en las clases teóricas y prácticas. A el grupo A se aplicó un formulario con preguntas abiertas y, B, escribir la reflexión individual, que abarca temas tales como la visión de la humanización, la relación entre enfermera-niño-familia, el significado del cuidado y el papel del profesor con experiencia en la humanización de cuidados de enfermería. Los datos fueron sometidos a análisis de contenido. El proceso de análisis reveló que los estudiantes consideran la humanización como un estado de bienestar y tener en cuenta, durante la formación académica a este hecho, hace visible el carácter humanista de los cuidados de enfermería y la enseñanza del cuidado humano puede hacer una práctica de la vida. No hay necesidad de modificar el modelo habitual del proceso de enseñanza a la atención, en la que el estudiante participa en la co-construcción del conocimiento.Descriptores: Enfermería, Humanización, Enseñanza, Aprendizaje, Cuidado.

Effect of Continuing Nursing on Self-Care Ability and Nursing Satisfaction of Patients with Rectal Cancer Undergoing Colostomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 2513-2521
Author(s):  
Wenlong Sheng ◽  
Jimei An
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Care Group ◽  
Nursing Satisfaction ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

To determine the effect of continuing nursing on self-care ability and nursing satisfaction of patients undergoing resection of rectal cancer (RC), a total of 130 patients undergoing resection of RC who were diagnosed and treated in our hospital from April 2018 to May 2019 were enrolled. Among them, 62 patients nursed under the routine nursing mode for advanced RC were assigned to Group A, and other 68 patients nursed under continuing nursing mode based on the routine nursing for patients undergoing resection of RC were assigned to Group B. The two groups were compared in mental health, emotional state, life quality, and self-care ability before and after nursing care during hospitalization and after 2 months of follow-up visit, and they were also compared in nursing satisfaction, status on discharge, and complications. After nursing care. Group B got notably lower scores of self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) ans self-rating depression scale (SDS) than Group A (both P<0.001), and showed much better compliance than Group A (P<0.001). The quality of life scale (QOL-C30) scores in physical health, mental health, material life, and social function of Group B were all notably higher than those of Group A (all P<0.001). Additionally, after nursing care. Group B got notably higher scores of self-care ability than Group A (all P<0.001), and showed notably higher nursing satisfaction than Group A (P<0.05). Group B experienced shorter hospitalization than Group A, but there was no significant difference between them during the periods of 10 d-15 d, 16 d-21 d and 22 d-3 Od (all P>0.05). Moreover, after nursing care, the incidence of complications in Group B was notably lower than that in Group A (P<0.05). Continuing nursing can provide better results of improving the emotion and life quality of patients undergoing resection of RC based on routine nursing, and it can reduce the occurrence of postoperative complications on such patients to a certain extent.

Regulations of Free Fatty Acids and Diabetic Parameters in Drug Naïve Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Treated with Canagliflozin Monotherapy

Drug Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eiji Kutoh ◽  
Alexandra N. Kuto ◽  
Askuka Wada ◽  
Rumi Kurihara ◽  
Rina Kojima
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Beta Cell Function ◽  
Cell Function ◽  
Metabolic Parameters ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Group A ◽  
Drug Naïve ◽  
Group B

AbstractThe objective of this study is to investigate the regulations of FFA with canagliflozin in relation to metabolic parameters. Drug naïve subjects with T2DM were administered 50–100 mg/day canagliflozin monotherapy (n=70) for 3 months. Significant correlations between the changes of (Δ) FFA and Δadipo-IR (R=0.496), but no correlations between ΔFFA and ΔHOMA-R were observed. The subjects were divided into three groups with similar numbers according to Δ FFA: group A: highest tertile: (ΔFFA=38.7%, n=23); group B: intermediate tertile: (ΔFFA=2%, n=23); group C: lowest tertile: (ΔFFA=−36%, n=24). Metabolic parameters were compared between group A and group C. At baseline, FFA was higher in group C than group A (p<0.002). Greater degrees of HbA1c reduction and increases of insulin were observed in group C than group A (both p<0.05). In group A, significant reductions of BMI (−2.6%) and HOMA-R (−30%) were seen. In group C, significant reductions of non-HDL-C (−6.2%), UA (−7.6%) or adipo-IR (−28.7%), and increases of HOMA-B (+85.6%) were observed. Taken together, 1) certain population treated with canagliflozin showed decreased FFA. 2) beta-cell function increased while atherogenic cholesterol, UA and adipo-IR decreased in those with reduced FFA. Better glycemic efficacies were seen in these populations. 3) body weight and whole body insulin resistance (HOMA-R) significantly decreased in those with elevated FFA. 4) FFA is linked to adipose insulin resistance (adipo-IR), while it does not appear to impact whole body insulin resistance (HOMA-R).

Effects of Ganoderma Lucidum and Krestin on Subset T-cell in Spleen of γ-irradiated Mice

1995 ◽  
Vol 23 (03n04) ◽  
pp. 289-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang-Chi Chen ◽  
Dou-Mong Hau ◽  
Chih-Chung Wang ◽  
I-Hsin Lin ◽  
Shiuh-Sheng Lee
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Ganoderma Lucidum ◽  
Radiation Treatment ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Γ Irradiation ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Group D ◽  
Better Than

Effects of Ganoderma lucidum (Gl) and Krestin (PSK) extracts on spleen, thymus and splenocytes in γ-irradiated mice were investigated in this study. ICR strain male mice were divided into five groups. Group A was the normal control. Group B, the experimental control, was treated with Gl. Group C, the radiation treatment control, was treated with whole body exposure to 4 Gy γ-irradiation (RT). Group D was treated with RT and Gl. Group E was treated with RT and PSK. The dosage of Gl was 400 mg/day/kg body weight and PSK was 500 mg/day/kg body weight. Our results indicated that the relative thymus weight in groups D and E were higher than group C on day 28 after γ-irradiation. Group D was the highest in all the experimental groups. CD4 and CD8 splenocytes in group D were higher than group C on days 7 and 28. Gl was better than PSK in repairing the damage of subset T-cells in the spleen of γ-irradiated mice.

scholarly journals The influence of whole body cryotherapy on plasma concentration of melatonin and serotonin in patients with osteoarthrosis of the lumbar spine

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-61
Author(s):  
MARTA MARTA BARŁOWSKA-TRYBULEC ◽  
JOANNA SZKLARCZYK ◽  
JOLANTA JAWOREK
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Functional Efficiency ◽  
Therapeutic Exercises ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Whole Body Cryotherapy ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Plasma Serotonin

Background: ‪Osteoarthrosis (OA) is the most common disease affecting mankind. There are many physiotherapeutic methods of treating OA symptoms. One of them is whole body cryotherapy (WBCT). The aim of this study was to present the impact of WBCT combined with kinesiotherapy on functional efficiency and changes in plasma concentrations of serotonin and melatonin in patients with lumbar spine OA.. Material and methods: ‪60 patients underwent a series of WBCT combined with kinesiotherapy (group A). 60 patients underwent a series of kinesiotherapy alone (group B). Before and after the therapy patients were examined by Rolland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), and blood samples were collected for laboratory assessment. Results: ‪Following therapy, the functional efficiency (RMDQ) improved by 33% in both study groups (p < 0.0001). After the therapy, both in the group of patients undergoing WBCT combined with exercises (group A, p = 0.032) and the cryotherapy alone (group B, p < 0.0001), the plasma melatonin concentration significantly increased. The rise of plasma serotonin concentrations was higher in group B as compared to group A, but in both study groups the increase in plasma serotonin was statistically significant (p < 0.0001).. Conclusions: ‪WBCT combined with therapeutic exercises as well as kinesiotherapy used alone resulted in an increase in melatonin and serotonin plasma levels and an improvement in functional efficiency in patients with lumbar spine OA.

scholarly journals Comparison of two whole-body computer tomography protocols for polytrauma patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
N van Veelen ◽  
S Studer ◽  
B van de Wall ◽  
R Babst ◽  
B -C Link ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Dose ◽  
Upper Extremities ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Whole Body Ct ◽  
Additional Imaging ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Extremity Injuries

Abstract Objective The use of whole-body computed tomography (CT) is an established standard primary diagnostic method in the work up of polytrauma patients. The protocols used for such CTs however vary between trauma centers. In our Level 1 trauma Centre the protocol was changed from a three phase to a two phase protocol with different positioning of the patient. The primary aim of this study was to compare the estimated radiation dose and scan duration of the two protocols. The secondary aim was to evaluate whether the revision of the CT protocol led to a reduction of required additional imaging of the upper extremities. Methods For this retrospective, cross-sectional study two groups of consecutive trauma patients, which were treated in a level 1 trauma center in Switzerland and received a whole-body CT were analyzed. Group A consisted of patients, who presented between January and August 2016. These patients received a three-phased CT in which a repositioning of the arms from the side of the torso to above the head between phases two and three was needed. Group B consisted of those, who presented between January and July 2017. These patients received a CT according to a revised protocol, which was performed in two phases with the arms positioned ventral on a pillow to the torso throughout the entire CT. Scan duration, estimated radiation dose, number of upper extremity injuries, number of addition imaging (xray and CT) of the upper extremities within 24 hours of initial CT. Results A total of 182 patients were included in group A and 218 in group B. Baseline characteristics didn't differ, except for there being more males in group B (p 0.006). The estimated radiation dose was lower (15.0 mSv vs 22.9 mSv, p &lt; 0.001) and the scan duration shorter (4 vs 7 minutes, p &lt; 0.001) in group B. No difference could be shown in the number of upper extremity injuries detected. Further, the number of additional images of the upper extremities needed within 24 hours of the initial CT did not differ between the groups. Conclusion Both the estimated radiation dose and the scan duration of a whole-body CT scan in trauma patients can be reduced when a two phase protocol in which the arms are positioned on a pillow ventral to the torso is used instead of a three phase protocol with repositioning of the arms. The amount of additional imaging of the upper limb could not be reduced by having the arms visible on the scan.

scholarly journals Low-activity (2.0 GBq; 54 mCi) radioiodine post-surgical remnant ablation in thyroid cancer: comparison between hormone withdrawal and use of rhTSH in low-risk patients

2009 ◽  
Vol 160 (3) ◽  
pp. 431-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Chianelli ◽  
V Todino ◽  
F M Graziano ◽  
C Panunzi ◽  
D Pace ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ablation Rate ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Radioiodine Uptake ◽  
Ablation Therapy ◽  
Risk Patients ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Low Activity

Objective(a) To compare the efficacy of low-activity (2 GBq; 54 mCi) 131I ablation using l-thyroxine withdrawal or rhTSH stimulation, and (b) to assess the influence of thyroid remnants volume on the ablation rate.DesignPatients underwent neck ultrasound, 131I neck scintigraphy and radioiodine uptake. Post-therapy whole body scan (WBS) was acquired after 4–6 days. Ablation was assessed after 6–12 months by WBS, Tg and TgAb following l-thyroxine withdrawal.MethodsGroup A: preparation by L-T4 withdrawal (37 days); 21 patients received 131I (2.02±0.22 GBq; 54.6±5.9 mCi) and on the day of treatment, TSH, Tg, TgAb were measured; Group B: stimulation by rhTSH; 21 patients received 131I (1.97±0.18 GBq; 53.2±4.9 mCi) 24 h after the second injection of rhTSH (0.9 mg) and TSH, Tg and TgAb were measured after 2 days.ResultsAt follow-up, 90.0% of patients from group A and 85.0% of patients from group B had Tg levels <1 ng/ml; no uptake was observed in 95.2% and in 90.5% of patients from group A or B respectively, with no statistical differences for both ablation criteria. Before 131I treatment, small thyroid remnants (<1 ml) were detected by US in <25% of all patients.ConclusionsThe use of rhTSH for the preparation of low-risk patients to ablation therapy with low activities of 131I (2 GBq; 54 mCi) is safe and effective and avoids hypothyroidism. The presence of thyroid remnants smaller than 1 ml at US evaluation had no effect on the ablation rate.

scholarly journals A Comparison of 1850 (50 mCi) and 3700 MBq (100 mCi) 131-Iodine Administered Doses for Recombinant Thyrotropin-Stimulated Postoperative Thyroid Remnant Ablation in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

2007 ◽  
Vol 92 (9) ◽  
pp. 3542-3546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania Pilli ◽  
Ernesto Brianzoni ◽  
Francesca Capoccetti ◽  
Maria Grazia Castagna ◽  
Sara Fattori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Differentiated Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Whole Body Scan ◽  
Body Scan ◽  
Successful Ablation ◽  
Thyroid Ablation ◽  
Group A ◽  
Node Metastases ◽  
Group B

Abstract Objective: Recently, a multicenter study in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) patients showed that 3700 MBq 131-iodine (131I) after recombinant human TSH (rhTSH) had a successful thyroid ablation rate similar to that obtained after thyroid hormone withdrawal. We investigated whether 1850 MBq 131I had a similar successful rate to 3700 MBq in patients prepared with rhTSH. Design: A total of 72 patients with DTC were randomly assigned to receive 1850 (group A, n = 36) or 3700 MBq (group B, n = 36) 131I after rhTSH. One injection of 0.9 mg rhTSH was administered for 2 consecutive days; 131I therapy was delivered 24 h after the last injection, followed by a posttherapy whole-body scan. Successful ablation was assessed 6–8 months later. Results: Successful ablation (no visible uptake in the diagnostic whole-body scan after rhTSH stimulation) was achieved in 88.9% of group A and B patients. Basal and rhTSH-stimulated serum thyroglobulin was undetectable (&lt;1 ng/ml) in 78.9% of group A and 66.6% of group B patients (P = 0.46). Similar rates of ablation were obtained in both groups also in patients with node metastases. Conclusion: Therapeutic 131I activities of 1850 MBq are equally effective as 3700 MBq for thyroid ablation in DTC patients prepared with rhTSH, even in the presence of node metastases.

scholarly journals Infertility: A product of smoke emanating from Transfluthrin coated insecticide paper (TCIP)

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 239784732110254
Author(s):  
David Anuoluwapo Oyeniran ◽  
Abdulfatai Olakunle Ojewale ◽  
Peter Imoni Jewo ◽  
Ebenezer Adeola Ashamu ◽  
Olajumoke Oluwaseun Adeniyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Semen Analysis ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Flying Insects ◽  
Group A ◽  
Environmental Air ◽  
Group B ◽  
Whole Body Inhalation ◽  
Fast Acting

Transfluthrin is a fast-acting insecticide used in household and hygiene products, mainly against flying insects, such as mosquito and flies, and in agriculture material pests. Its uses in these areas have not been without health risk to humans and the ecosystem. Therefore, the current study was designed to investigate the effect of smoke emanating from Transfluthrin Coated Insecticide Paper (TCIP) on adult Wistar rats’ testicular functions. The rats were grouped into three. Group A was exposed to normal environmental air. Group B and C rats were exposed via whole-body inhalation to smoke emanating from 6 g and 12 g of TCIP every day for 8 weeks. The entire groups contained eight rats each. At the end of the exposure, body and organs weight, semen analysis, biochemical assay and histological examination were evaluated and determined. The results show that the exposure significantly altered the testicular cytoarchitecture, sperm quality, hormonal profile and oxidative parameters with an increase in exposure to TCIP. This study revealed that exposure to transfluthrin is detrimental to the reproductive functions of male rats.

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