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OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of intensive phototherapy in reducing the need for exchange transfusion and the duration of phototherapy.
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There is a noticeable increase in the number of bariatric admissions to healthcare facilities. This trend presents a challenge to healthcare providers and facilities striving to provide dignified care that is effective and safe both for the patient and the provider.
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Pressure ulcers are also called bedsores, or pressure sores. They can form when your skin and soft tissue press against a harder surface, such as a chair or bed, for a prolonged time.
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Abstract OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of intensive phototherapy in reducing the need for exchange transfusion and the duration of phototherapy.
METHODS: The prospective study with historical controls was conducted at Cairo University Paediatric Hospital, from February to July 2012, and comprised 360 newborns with indirect hyperbilirubinaemia. The 183 subjects were treated with Bilisphere 360 (Bilisphere group) compared with 177 who had been treated with conventional phototherapy (control group). Both groups were subjected to complete clinical evaluation and laboratory investigations.
RESULTS: Bilisphere 360 decreased the need for exchange transfusion in 19 (10.4%) neonates of the Bilisphere group versus 130 (73.4%) of the control group (p<0.001); decreased the level of serum bilirubin as exchange transfusion (6.7 mg/dl [24.9%] in the subjects vs. 6.9 mg/dl [22.7%] in the controls); shortened the duration of phototherapy (2.7 days in the subjects, vs. 4.2 days in the controls; p<0.001).
CONCLUSION: The use of Bilisphere 360 in the treatment of indirect pathological hyperbilirubinaemia is as effective as exchange transfusion in lowering Total Serum Bilirubin when its level is within 2-3 mg/dl (34-51umol/l) of the exchange level. Bilisphere 360 is effective in reducing needs for exchange transfusion and duration of phototherapy.
There is a noticeable increase in the number of bariatric admissions to healthcare facilities. This trend presents a challenge to healthcare providers and facilities striving to provide dignified care that is effective and safe both for the patient and the provider. Many bariatric patients, due to their size and difficulty with mobility, require assistance with numerous activities of daily living. The more mobility-dependent the patient is, the greater the risk for injury for those providing the care. The additional myriad of bariatric patients' co-morbidities makes these patients especially vulnerable for health complications during their hospital stay. The authors of this article provide definitions related to bariatrics and describe specific health concerns of bariatric patients. They also discuss the risks of injury for providers caring for bariatric patients, explain the components of a bariatric safe patient handling program, and conclude with a discussion of current issues related to the care of bariatric patients.
Citation: Muir, M., Archer-Heese, G., (January 31, 2009) "Essentials of a Bariatric Patient Handling Program" OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in NursingVol. 14, No. 1, Manuscript 5. DOI: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol14No1Man05
The magnitude of the obesity problem world wide has been described by the World Health Organization as being one of the world’s most significant health problems. Healthcare providers cannot help but notice the increase in obese and morbidly obese patients admitted to our healthcare facilities. The magnitude of the obesity problem world wide has been described by the World Health Organization [WHO] (2000; 2009), as being one of the world’s most significant health problems. They estimate that worldwide there are more than a billion adults considered to be overweight, with 300 million of those meeting the criteria of obese (WHO, 2009). As nurses we desire to offer quality and respectful patient care to bariatric patients; yet the methods, equipment, and environment in which many of us we were prepared to care for these patients no longer serve us well. New approaches to caring for bariatric patients are needed. To meet these challenges all healthcare professionals must work collaboratively and accept standardized, evidence-based approaches in the care they provide. In this article the authors will provide definitions related to bariatrics and describe specific health concerns of bariatric patients. They will also discuss the risks of injury for providers caring for bariatric patients, explain the components of a bariatric safe patient handling program, and conclude with a discussion of current issues related to the care of bariatric patients.
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Pressure ulcers are also called bedsores, or pressure sores. They can form when your skin and soft tissue press against a harder surface, such as a chair or bed, for a prolonged time. This pressure reduces blood supply to that area. Lack of blood supply can cause the skin tissue in this area to become damaged or die. When this happens, a pressure ulcer may form. You have a risk of developing a pressure ulcer if you:
You will need to take steps to prevent these problems. Fortunately many new products have been introduced in the market to assist in the prevention of Pressure Sores. Some of our products include:
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