Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Functional Outcomes in Jordanian Children Under Intravenous Infusion therapy of Pamidronate (Aredia)

This is a case of a 54-year-old woman managed as a case of osteogenesis imperfecta type 1 who sustained a left subtrochanteric fracture and eventual ankylosis of both hips after surgery and immobilisation. These injuries rendered her bedridden, maximally assisted in transitions and transfers, and unable to be positioned past 30° of backrest elevation. The patient underwent a bilateral Girdlestone procedure and had tailored progressive postoperative rehabilitation in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The patient also continued to receive bisphosphonates during her preoperative and postoperative period, to improve bone stock and aid in relieving pain. Through the efforts of a team of physiatrists, geneticists and orthopaedic surgeons, the patient was able to achieve pain-free sitting, independent transitions and short-distance ambulation, which have allowed her to care for herself more effectively and return to her work and activities of daily living.

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Dr Thomas Latta: the father of intravenous infusion therapy

Journal of Infection Prevention ◽

10.1177/1757177409342141 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 10 (1_suppl) ◽

pp. S3-S6 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Neil MacGillivray

Keyword(s):

Twentieth Century ◽

Intravenous Infusion ◽

Medical Profession ◽

Saline Infusion ◽

Infusion Therapy ◽

Cholera Epidemic ◽

New Therapy ◽

Intravenous Saline

The paper reviews the work of Dr Thomas Latta who during the cholera epidemic of 1831—32 pioneered the use of intravenous saline infusion in the treatment of cholera. The reaction of the medical profession to this new therapy is described and the reasons for the profession’s failure to acknowledge the importance of this advance is analysed. The reasons why the name of Thomas Latta and his contribution did not survive his death in 1833 are discussed and the contributions of twentieth century scholars in remembering his work are highlighted.

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HUBUNGAN PENGGUNAAN BETADINE SALEP TERHADAP KEJADIAN FLEBITIS PADA TEMPAT PEMASANGAN INFUS INTRAVENA DI RUMAH SAKIT TENTARA TINGKAT IV 01.07.01 PEMATANGSIANTAR TAHUN 2021

JURNAL KEPERAWATAN DAN FISIOTERAPI (JKF) ◽

10.35451/jkf.v4i1.770 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Kuat Sitepu ◽

Anita Srigandaria Purba ◽

Arfah May Sara ◽

Widya .

Keyword(s):

Intravenous Infusion ◽

Infusion Therapy ◽

Control Group ◽

Infusion Site ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Army Hospital ◽

Normality Test ◽

Control And Prevention ◽

Equivalent Control ◽

Standard Set

Background : The incidence of ebitis is one indicator of the quality of hospital services with the standard set by The Infusion Nursing of Practice, which is 5%. The incidence of phlebitis is an indicator of minimum hospital service quality with a standard incidence of â‰¤1.5%. Purpose : Knowing the effect of using betadine ointment on the incidence of phlebitis at the intravenous infusion site at the Army Hospital TK IV. 01.07.01 Pematangsiantar. Methods : This type of research the researcher used was a quasi experiment with the equivalent control group design. The research instrument used was an observation sheet with a sample of 30 patients who had an intravenous infusion attached. Results: There was a significant effect of using betadine ointment on the incidence of phlebitis on intravenous infusion therapy. Statistical analysis using normality test, homogeneity and hypothesis testing. Conclusions and suggestions : The use of betadine ointment against the incidence of phlebitis at the intravenous infusion site has a significant relationship. Therefore the hospital management must continue to make efforts to improve services to patients. As a suggestion, room nurses should increase their knowledge through training on infection control and prevention, nosocomial infection prevention training in hospitals.

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