Articles: function.
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The present study aims to validate the methods of quantifying blood loss in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and to investigate the correlation between blood loss and joint pain and joint function recovery. A total of 38 patients with unilateral rotator cuff injuries who underwent shoulder arthroscopy were analyzed in this study. Related information, including age, gender, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), disease entity, comorbidity, joint release, and operating time, were collected into a spreadsheet. ⋯ The multivariate linear regression analysis showed that joint release was a potential risk factor for predicting blood loss 1 or 3 days postoperatively. The actual blood loss from shoulder arthroscopy may be underestimated. The joint release was regarded as the leading risk factor for blood loss.
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To explore the clinical efficacy of atorvastatin administration after surgery in patients with chronic subdural hematoma. We conducted a retrospective study to analyze the clinical data of patients with chronic subdural hematoma. Patients receiving atorvastatin treatment after surgery were divided into the study group while others were divided into the control group. ⋯ The remaining volume of hematoma in the study group was less than that in the control group (P = .045). The activities of daily living score in the study group were higher than those in the control group (97.83 ± 4.48 vs 94.78 ± 5.73, P = .034) at 3 months after discharge. Atorvastatin administration after surgery barely reduce the recurrence rate of chronic subdural hematoma, however, reduced the remaining volume of hematoma and improved neurological function.
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There are approximately 140 000 people in Germany with spinal cord injury, with approximately 2400 new patients each year. Cervical spinal cord injuries cause, to varying degrees, weakness and impairment of everyday activities of the limbs (tetraparesis, tetraplegia). ⋯ Modern techniques of hand surgery can help suitably selected tetraparetic and tetraplegic patients regain the use of their upper limbs. Competent interdisciplinary counseling about these surgical options should be offered as early as possible to all affected persons as an integral part of their treatment plan.
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This study was conducted to explore the influencing factors of gastrointestinal function recovery after cesarean section (CS), which could provide a reference for the enhanced recovery after surgery in obstetrics. This is a cross-sectional survey on Chinese mothers receiving CS. The participants's socio-demographic characteristics, perioperative diet, medical condition and gastrointestinal function after surgery were collected by a self-designed questionnaire. ⋯ The parity, type of CS, 2-hours bleeding after surgery, time of first meal after surgery, whether taking peppermint water after surgery were the independent influencing factors for gastrointestinal function recovery after CS. We should pay more attention to the mothers with scarred uterus, manage the labor process strictly, and reduce 2-hours bleeding after surgery. The mothers with CS should also be encouraged to eat early and take peppermint water to promote intestinal peristalsis actively.
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Meta Analysis
Nursing measures in the fast-track surgery on negative emotions in breast cancer patients: A meta-analysis.
To critically evaluate the effects of different nursing measures based on the concept of fast-track surgery (FTS) on the negative emotions of patients with breast cancer. ⋯ Based on the concept of FTS, the nursing measures such as reducing preoperative fasting time, posture management, preventive analgesia, and early functional exercise can effectively reduce the anxiety and depression of patients during the perioperative period.