scholarly journals PENCEGAHAN DAN TATALAKSANA DEKUBITUS PADA GERIATRI

Biomedika ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Iin Novita Nurhidayati Mahmuda

Decubitus ulcer or pressure sore is a serious morbidity in elderly patients. The incidence of pressure sores in geriatric patients is 11%. Population at 70-75 of their aged had a two-fold risk higher for suffering decubitus ulcers compared with 55-69 years of aged people. The highest incidence is in group of 80-84 years old peole. Studies has found 95% of cases are preventable. Prevention efforts have already proven to be more effective and cost effective than treatment. Prevention efforts include mobilization, skin care, fulfillment of fluids and adequate nutrition, the use of tools / aids for body movement, environmental regulation of health care and education. Treatment of decubitus ulcers by administering topical material, systemic drugs or surgery should be done as early as possible. Keyword: decubitus ulcer, geriatric patients, prevention, treatment 

1992 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Guggisberg ◽  
Kistnensamy Terumalai ◽  
Jean-Marie Carron ◽  
Charles-Henri Rapin

Although the consequences of prolonged lying on a hard surface are as old as the human race, publications on this subject are scarce. This is due to the fact that a decubitus ulcer never occurs in isolation but is nearly always a complication of some other condition. The term “decubitus” was already used by Hildnaus in 1590 and is derived from the Latin word decumbere which means “lying down” (1). The most important fact to keep in mind is that pressure sores can be prevented. This is the reason why this article not only discusses the management of pressure sores but also the importance of preventive measures. The basis of effective treatment is early detection and an adequate knowledge of the fundamental pathological process. Only adequate preventive measures, careful examination of the lesions, and a thorough knowledge of the products used can avoid unnecessary suffering by patients.


2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Donatas Samsanavičius ◽  
Kęstutis Maslauskas ◽  
Rytis Rimdeika

Donatas Samsanavičius, Kęstutis Maslauskas, Rytis RimdeikaVilniaus universiteto Anesteziologijos ir intensyviosios terapijos klinika,Kauno medicinos universiteto klinikų Plastinės chirurgijos ir nudegimų skyrius,Eivenių g. 2, LT-50009 KaunasEl paštas: [email protected] Įvadas / tikslas Pragulos – tai odos ir gilesniųjų audinių nekrozė, kuri susidaro sutrikus mitybai spaudžiamosiose kūno paviršiaus vietose. Literatūros duomenimis, daugiau nei du trečdaliai pragulų susidaro vyresniems nei 70 metų ligoniams. Tarp neurologinių ligonių pragulos pasireiškia 5–8%, pragulos kaip mirties priežastis – 7–8% paraplegijos ištiktų ligonių. Pagrindinės pragulų priežastys: kraujotakos sutrikimas, sumažėjęs judrumas, sumažėjęs jutimas, drėgmė, bloga mityba, amžius, spaudimas, edema, trintis. Norėdami įvertinti dažniausias pragulų priežastis, vieno ar kito gydymo metodo pranašumus, efektyvumą ir veiksmingumą, nusprendėme atlikti retrospektyvųjį pragulų gydymo tyrimą. Tikimės, kad straipsnis padės išsamiau susipažinti su šia patologija, kurią gydo bendrosios praktikos gydytojai, chirurgai ir reabilitologai, slaugytojai, padės įvertinti gydymo metodus ir jų veiksmingumą. Ligoniai ir metodai Atlikta retrospektyvioji duomenų analizė 108 sergančiųjų pragulomis, kurie nuo 1996 m. sausio iki 2005 m. gruodžio gydėsi Kauno medicinos universiteto klinikų Chirurgijos klinikos Plastinės chirurgijos ir nudegimų skyriuje. Rezultatai KMUK Chirurgijos klinikos Plastinės chirurgijos ir nudegimų skyriuje nuo 1996 m. sausio iki 2005 m. gruodžio nuo pragulų operuoti 108 ligoniai. 73 ligoniams, operuotiems gydymo stacionare metu, pragulos sugijo visiškai, t. y. pragulos žaizda po operacijos sugijo pirminiu būdu, neliko odos defekto. Operuotiems 35 ligoniams pragulos iki galo nesugijo ir išvykstant iš stacionaro liko odos defektas. Pacientų amžiaus vidurkis buvo 41 ± 12,95 m. (M = 31), jiems pragulos buvo atsivėrusios vidutiniškai 8,6 ± 9,2 mėn. (M = 3). Guldant į KMUK ligoninę pragulų dydis buvo 41,18 ± 56,65 cm2 (M = 10). Pragulos dydis statistiškai reikšmingai priklauso nuo paraplegijos trukmės (p < 0,05). Vieno gulėjimo KMUK metu operuota 1,14 ± 0,47 karto (M = 1). Operacijų metodika įvairi. Dažniausiai buvo atliekama miokutaninė pragulos plastika – 77 atvejais, iš jų 13 atvejų atlikta V–Y plastika kryžmens srityje, 11 atvejų – V–Y plastika Harmstringo metodu. Išvados Jauname amžiuje atsiradusias pragulas dažniausiai sukelia trauminiai stuburo pažeidimai, lemiantys paraplegiją. Paraplegiškiems ligoniams pirmoji pragula atsiveria po 75,14 ± 63,74 mėnesių nuo paraplegijos pradžios. Pragulos dažniausiai atsiranda ties sėdynkaulio sėdimuoju gumburu. Sėkmingiausiai pragulos gydomos miokutaninės plastikos būdu. Reikšminiai žodžiai: pragulos, miokutaninė pragulos plastika, fasciokutaninė pragulos plastika Surgical pressure ulcer treatment at the Kaunas Medical University Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns in 1996–2005 Donatas Samsanavičius, Kęstutis Maslauskas, Rytis RimdeikaKaunas Medical University Hospital, Division of Plastic Surgery and Burns,Eivenių str. 2, LT-50009 Kaunas, LithuaniaE-mail: [email protected] Background / objective Pressure sore is a skin and deeper tissue necrosis which is due to nutrition (microcirculation) disorder in prolonged pressure body areas. Two thirds of pressure ulcers occur in patients older than 70 years. Among patients who are neurologically impaired, pressure sores occur with an annual incidence of 5–8%. Moreover, decubitus ulcers are listed to be the direct cause of death in 7–8% of all paraplegics. The main causes are circulatory problems, decreased movement, decreased sensation, moisture, poor nutritional status, advanced age, pressure, edema and friction. To evaluate most common decubitus ulcer causes, the quality of one or another method of treatment, we decided to perform a retrospective study of pressure ulcers. We hope that this article will help to be more aware of this pathological condition that general practitioners, surgeons, rehabilitation specialists and care takers are treating and confronting, as well as to evaluate the management methods and their efficiency. Patients and methods A retrospective data analysis involving 108 pressure sore patients who had been treated during January 1996 – December 2005 period at the Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns of Kaunas Medical University Hospital was performed. Results There were 108 pressure sore patients operated on at the Kaunas Medical University Hospital Plastic Surgery and Burns Department during January 1996 – December 2005. In 73 cases operated on in the stationary phase, decubitus ulcer healed up completely: the wound healed up by primary intention; no skin defect was left. In 35 cases, pressure sores did not heal up completely and a skin defect after discharging from the hospital was left. The average age of patients was 41 ± 12.95 years (M = 31). The pressure ulcers were on average 8.6 ± 9.2 months (M = 3). In the stationary phase, pressure sore size was 41.18 ± 56.65 cm2 (M = 10). The size of decubitus ulcer was statistically reliable according to paraplegic duration (p < 0.05). During one hospitalization, operation was performed 1.14 ± 0.47 times (M = 1). The methods of surgery varied. Myocutaneous pressure ulcer plastics have been performed in 77 cases: in 13 cases V–Y plastics in sacrum area, and in 11 cases – V–Y plastics by Harmstring. Conclusions Decubitus ulcers appearing in young age are due to a traumatic vertebral injury, which causes paraplegia. First pressure sore appear 75.14 ± 63.74 months after paraplegia initiation. The most common location of pressure ulcers is ischial tuberosities. Most efficacious operation is myocutaneous pressure ulcer plastics. Key words: decubitus ulcer, myocutaneous pressure sore plastics, fasciocutaneous decubitus ulcer plastics


2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 99-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Khadanga ◽  
D. Dugar ◽  
T. Karuna ◽  
R. Khetri ◽  
H. Tim ◽  
...  

Background: The medicinal properties of honey have been recognized since antiquity. Although used as an adjuvant method for accelerating wound healing from ancient times, honey has been sporadically used in the treatment of wounds. Many researchers have shown that honey exerts antibacterial activity against various organisms, including both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. This study was done to compare the effectiveness of honey and Povidone iodine in wound healing in Decubitus ulcers. Material & Methods: We conducted a prospective hospital based study of 40 patients with bed sore. Patients were selected considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria.  20 patients (Group A) had honey dressing and another 20 patients (Group B) had Povidone iodine dressing. We compared the wound healing status and bacteriological profile between day 1 and day 10 in both the groups. Result: The pain score decrement was significant in honey dressing group but the reduction in size of the wound was not significant. The bacteriological profile was more or less similar in both the groups.  Conclusion: The antibacterial properties of honey, the cost effectiveness, easy availability, reduction in size of wound and more so the significant reduction in pain reveal that honey can be a safe, satisfying, cost effective topical dressing material for decubitus ulcers in general medical and surgical words. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i4.11616 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.6(4) 2015 99-101    


1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-203
Author(s):  
Kendra Carlson

The Supreme Court of California held, in Delaney v. Baker, 82 Cal. Rptr. 2d 610 (1999), that the heightened remedies available under the Elder Abuse Act (Act), Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code, §§ 15657,15657.2 (West 1998), apply to health care providers who engage in reckless neglect of an elder adult. The court interpreted two sections of the Act: (1) section 15657, which provides for enhanced remedies for reckless neglect; and (2) section 15657.2, which limits recovery for actions based on “professional negligence.” The court held that reckless neglect is distinct from professional negligence and therefore the restrictions on remedies against health care providers for professional negligence are inapplicable.Kay Delaney sued Meadowood, a skilled nursing facility (SNF), after a resident, her mother, died. Evidence at trial indicated that Rose Wallien, the decedent, was left lying in her own urine and feces for extended periods of time and had stage I11 and IV pressure sores on her ankles, feet, and buttocks at the time of her death.


2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela A. Smith

In this article, I will review the available recent literature about the aging population with autism, a patient group that researchers know little about and a group that is experiencing a growing need for support from communication disorders professionals. Speech-language pathologists working with geriatric patients should become familiar with this issue, as the numbers of older patients with autism spectrum disorders is likely to increase. Our profession and our health care system must prepare to meet the challenge these patients and residents will present as they age.


2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-29
Author(s):  
Lisa Y. Milliken ◽  
Dawn Ralph ◽  
Sally Jones-McNamara

Clinicians work with older residents who have not only multiple physical limitations, but cognitive loss, communication deficits, dysphagia, and multiple medical diagnoses. They must work within procedural, regulatory, and reimbursement systems that challenge them to provide optimal resident care. In this article, the authors will discuss some specific challenges brought forth by clinicians in response to a clinical scenario and will provide information and feedback from several health-care consultants.


2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Constance Hilory Tomberlin

There are a multitude of reasons that a teletinnitus program can be beneficial, not only to the patients, but also within the hospital and audiology department. The ability to use technology for the purpose of tinnitus management allows for improved appointment access for all patients, especially those who live at a distance, has been shown to be more cost effective when the patients travel is otherwise monetarily compensated, and allows for multiple patient's to be seen in the same time slots, allowing for greater access to the clinic for the patients wishing to be seen in-house. There is also the patient's excitement in being part of a new technology-based program. The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) saw the potential benefits of incorporating a teletinnitus program and began implementation in 2013. There were a few hurdles to work through during the beginning organizational process and the initial execution of the program. Since the establishment of the Teletinnitus program, the GCVHCS has seen an enhancement in patient care, reduction in travel compensation, improvement in clinic utilization, clinic availability, the genuine excitement of the use of a new healthcare media amongst staff and patients, and overall patient satisfaction.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 01-03
Author(s):  
Ravi Chittoria

Pressure ulcer or pressure sore is one of the complications seen in bedridden patients. Management of these ulcers is often challenging. But there is no well-established method that accelerates the wound healing rate. Various adjunctive methods are used for wound bed preparation before definitive reconstruction plan is made. Here we describe our experience in the role of insulin therapy as an adjunct in the management of pressure sores.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiyoaki Sugiura ◽  
Yuki Seo ◽  
Takayuki Takahashi ◽  
Hideyuki Tokura ◽  
Yasuhiro Ito ◽  
...  

Abstract Background TAS-102 plus bevacizumab is an anticipated combination regimen for patients who have metastatic colorectal cancer. However, evidence supporting its use for this indication is limited. We compared the cost-effectiveness of TAS-102 plus bevacizumab combination therapy with TAS-102 monotherapy for patients with chemorefractory metastatic colorectal cancer. Method Markov decision modeling using treatment costs, disease-free survival, and overall survival was performed to examine the cost-effectiveness of TAS-102 plus bevacizumab combination therapy and TAS-102 monotherapy. The Japanese health care payer’s perspective was adopted. The outcomes were modeled on the basis of published literature. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) between the two treatment regimens was the primary outcome. Sensitivity analysis was performed and the effect of uncertainty on the model parameters were investigated. Results TAS-102 plus bevacizumab had an ICER of $21,534 per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) gained compared with TAS-102 monotherapy. Sensitivity analysis demonstrated that TAS-102 monotherapy was more cost-effective than TAS-102 and bevacizumab combination therapy at a willingness-to-pay of under $50,000 per QALY gained. Conclusions TAS-102 and bevacizumab combination therapy is a cost-effective option for patients who have metastatic colorectal cancer in the Japanese health care system.


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