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Filter by:Post-operative wound issues in abdominal surgery have a significant impact on patient outcomes. This study is taking place to investigate if Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) dressings reduces Surgical Site Infections, post surgical complications and improves scar appearance compared to standard dressings.
The main objective of this clinical trial is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of REBUILD when used to support abdominal wall closure after laparotomy. The main question it aims to answer are whether the device when used to support suture in abdominal wall closure safely maintains apposition of the abdominis rectus muscles within a pre-defined distance. Participants will undergo standard of care laparotomy and the investigational device will be used to support the suture used to close the abdominal wall. Participants will have an MRI at 1-month after surgery to measure the distance between the abdominus rectus muscles.
Several studies have attempted to calculate the ideal epinephrine concentration for vasoconstriction, however there has been little consensus. These experiments were carried out on animals, and the degree of vasoconstriction was measured using a variety of methods. Animal studies aren't always reliable since animal capillary density differs from human capillary density. Furthermore, because the density of capillaries in the head and neck is 30 to 40% higher than in other parts of the body, previous studies may not adequately reflect the ideal epinephrine concentration for this highly vascular location. As a result of this study, clinicians will be able to determine the appropriate dose of epinephrine to control intraoperative bleeding. This study aims to determine the effect of different doses of epinephrine on volume of bleeding in surgical incisions in participants undergoing supraclavicular flap surgery.
Despite the good clinical results and advantages of using autogenous grafts, such as subepithelial connective grafts and free gingival grafts, the removal of grafts from the palate can result in greater postoperative morbidity. The objective of the present study will be to perform a clinical evaluation of the effect of ozonated oil on the healing of palatal wounds, after the removal of free gingival grafts, to be used in the post-extraction sockets, with the purpose of preserving the alveolar ridge. This is a prospective longitudinal clinical trial, being a patient-centered, double-blind, randomized by lottery, placebo- controlled study. The groups will be divided as follows: 1) EGL Group (control): after the removal of the EGL, the palatal wound will be treated with non-ozonized sunflower oil (placebo), applied once a day, for seven days. days; 2) EGL + Oz Group (test): after removal of the EGL, the palatal wound will be treated with ozonated sunflower oil with a peroxide index between 510 - 625 meq/kg (Oleozon®, São Paulo, Brazil), applied once a day, for seven days. The clinical evaluation and the healing process will be evaluated through the remaining scar area (RSA), Epithelialization (E) and Tissue Edema (TE). Assessments will be performed at baseline (after EGL removal) and at 3, 7, and 14 days. Measurement of levels of Malondialdehyde (MDA) and 4-Hydroxinonenal (4-HNE) for oxidative stress will be performed at days 3 and 7. Quality of life questionnaire (OHIP-14) and pain scale (VAS) will be applied. The data will initially be tested for normality by the Shapiro-Wilk test. If the data are parametric, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) can be applied, but if they are non-parametric, the Kruskal-Wallis test can be applied, followed by Dunns, for comparison between groups. The significance level will be set at 5%.
Cataract surgery by phacoemulsification is the most commonly performed procedure in Pakistan. Cataract surgery aims for visual rehabilitation and freedom from all kinds of eyewear. Pre-operative corneal astigmatism greater than 1.0 Diopter is reported in 42% preoperatively and 58%postoperatively after implanting a monofocal intraocular lens(IOL). Visual acuity tended to worsen postoperatively with increased astigmatism4. Different treatment modalities are used to reduce astigmatism, like toric IOL. Limbal relaxing incision, actuate keratotomy, intrastromal rings, Lasik and femtosecond laser. Most of these modalities are expensive, so they cannot be afforded by the patients as Pakistan is a low-income country with a per capita income of US$1,562 (160th worldwide)
Postpartum infection if a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality and surgical site infections are some of the common complications following cesarean section. This study aims to determine the effect of Steri3X on the incidence of cesarean section SSI at Regional One Hospital.
Background & Rationale: Pressure injuries are costly to treat and are prevalent in about 26% of patients across all healthcare settings in Canada. Wounds Canada has developed recommendations for prevention and management to tackle this problem that include pressure injury risk assessment, pressure relief surfaces, nutrition, wound monitoring, and wound care. Continuous bedside pressure mapping (CBPM) technology can assist with effective repositioning of patients to prevent pressure injuries. The ForeSite Intelligent Surface system (ForeSite IS) is a CBPM technology that uses machine learning and artificial intelligent software for more intuitive repositioning of patients. Various studies have shown the technology to be effective in reducing pressure injuries and providing adequate pressure redistribution for patients with a PI flap reconstruction. Furthermore, some studies have indicated the device's cost savings, but there are no known publications on cost-effectiveness. Despite the few studies evaluating CBPM technology, few have implemented it in nursing care. Particularly in Canada, there are no guidelines for incorporating CBPM technology into pressure injury prevention care plans or post-surgical recovery in any healthcare setting. Research Question and Objectives: In this study we will be piloting the ForeSite IS system in long-term care, acute care, plastic surgery and trauma patients to further identify the benefits of utilizing the device and evaluate its implementation. The primary objectives are: 1. To determine if the ForeSite IS system can be incorporated in improving quality of care for at risk patients by providing continuous skin exposure monitoring 2. To determine if the ForeSite IS system can provide evidence of skin breakdown to reduce the incidence and risk of PIs 3. To determine if the ForeSite IS system can assist with offloading of pressure to improve healing of post-surgical patients The secondary objectives are: 1. To determine if the device improves nursing workflow and productivity 2. To determine the cost-effectiveness of using the ForeSite IS system Methods: The ForeSite IS system will be piloted in long-term care and acute care for six months. The researchers will identify patients with nursing staff and get permission to approach them. Once permitted, they will explain the study and obtain written consent from patients who agree to participate. Nursing staff will be responsible for setting up and removing the device from the patient's bed. For the first 48 hours of monitoring with the device, no visual feedback (blinded period) will be provided to the nursing staff to collect interface pressure and patient repositioning data on current care practices. Nursing staff will then have another 48 hours to use the visual feedback from the device and acclimatize to the device (acclimatization period). Afterwards, nursing staff will use the visual feedback for the remainder of the patient's two to three weeks of monitoring (active period), depending on the clinical setting. Nurses will continue with routine skin assessments throughout the entire monitoring with additional skin assessments if prompted by the visual feedback during the active period. Interface pressure and patient repositioning in the first 48-hour blinded period will be compared to the monitoring period after the 48-hour acclimatization period. After implementation of the pilot, clinical outcomes will be compared to clinical outcomes of a six-month period prior to the pilot. Pre-implementation focus groups/interviews will be conducted with nursing staff to help each clinical setting develop a protocol for using the ForeSite IS system and develop strategies for implementation. Post-implementation focus groups/interviews will be conducted one to two months after implementation of the system to understand the system's barriers, facilitators, and sustainability aspects.
In this study, it was aimed to compare the embryonic route, the umbilicus, and the sub-umbilicus incision in terms of postoperative pain scoring. For this purpose, in laparoscopic hysterectomies performed for benign reasons, it is planned to measure the pain score at the 8th hour and 1st day postoperatively in the umbilicus and subumbilical incision. Visual analog scoring system will be used for pain scoring.
1. Infection control and health-care-associated infections and Safety of medical service providers 2. Evidence based management of common medical and surgical problems
Evaluate the effect of the PICO medical device, compared to the Opsite Post-Op Visible medical device, in reducing the formation of postsurgical hematoma in the surgical wound of patients at high risk of local complications, undergoing hip arthroplasty