Citation: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 2018, 100(7), 563-565 [Epub 2018 Jun 18]
Author: Makki D, Abdalla S, El Gamal TA, Harvey D, Jackson G, Platt S
Abstract: Introduction Surgical debridement of orthopaedic infections allows biopsy for microbiology and facilitates successful treatment. It is recommended that biopsy instruments are changed when taking multiple samples. This study compared assessed cross-contamination between biopsy sites when using same instruments to take tissue samples from multiple sites. Materials and methods During the surgical debridement, we defined five sampling sites and marked them with diathermy. Two sampling techniques were performed on same patient to minimise any potential bias arising from the type of host and the severity of infection. First, fresh instruments were used for each biopsy site. Titleond, the instruments used in the first sampling site were reused to take samples from the remaining sites. By comparing the microbiology results of the samples taken by each technique for each site we determined cross-contamination with microorganisms. Results Fifteen patients with foot and ankle infections (mean age 56 years) were included. Ten patients were diabetic and five had neuropathies. Cross-contamination between sampling sites occurred in eight cases when the same instruments were used to take biopsies (P = 0.002, Fisher's exact test). One or more microorganisms were involved in cross-contamination and the latter always occurred between two consecutive sites rather than sites that were further apart. Conclusion It is important to use fresh instruments for each biopsy site when taking multiple samples in musculoskeletal infection as cross-contamination might occur otherwise and affect microbiological studies.
KEYWORDS: Multiple samples; Orthopaedic infections; Sampling instruments; Tissue sampling
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Tuesday 19 June 2018
Monday 18 June 2018
WUTH publication: Lessons from cadaveric dissection in AWR
Citation: Hernia: the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery. 2018 Jun 15 [Epub ahead of print]
Author: Walsh C, Battersby C, Suggett N, Slade D
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Author: Walsh C, Battersby C, Suggett N, Slade D
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Thursday 14 June 2018
Stroke
Relevant
articles from MA Healthcare journals to support your staff’s education and
practice
June 2018
Both the diagnosis
and care of stroke victims is a key issue for health professionals in the UK;
today there are over 1.2 million stroke survivors that are discharged from hospitals who need care. It
is a condition that is currently one of the largest causes of disability, and
one third of survivors require help with daily activities from others, such as
professional carers, family and friends.
We have provided a list of relevant articles from MA Healthcare
journals dealing with stroke, thereby providing your NHS staff with research,
information and tips that will support both their work and their patients.
(Access to links via OpenAthens
authentication currently only work on the desktop version of our MAG Online Library)
British Journal of
Cardiac Nursing:
·
Room for improvement in stroke prevention
and treatment http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/bjca.2017.12.4.162
·
Initial assessment and management of stroke
British Journal of
Hospital Medicine:
British Journal of
Neuroscience Nursing:
·
Antithrombotic treatment for ischaemic stroke http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/bjnn.2017.13.Sup5.S26
·
Thrombectomy in acute ischaemic stroke
and the implications for nursing practice http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/bjnn.2016.12.Sup5.S28
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A 2-week stroke review identifies unmet needs in
patients discharged home from a hyperacute stroke unit
·
Managing atrial fibrillation to prevent stroke
International Journal
of Therapy and Rehabilitation:
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Hyper acute stroke unit patient suitability for
early supported discharge: Coordination and data analysis project http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/ijtr.2016.23.Sup11.S536
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A qualitative study exploring patients',
with mild to moderate stroke, and their carers' perceptions of healthy
lifestyles http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/ijtr.2017.24.9.375
·
Factors associated with outcomes of inpatient
stroke rehabilitation
·
Immediate effects of arm slings on posture,
balance and gait in sub-acute stroke patients: A case control study
Nursing and
Residential Care:
·
Stroke and dysphagia: fluids, diet and
medication http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/nrec.2017.19.1.12
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Ibuprofen linked to heart attack and stroke http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/nrec.2015.17.9.487
Nurse Prescribing:
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Antithrombotic treatment for ischaemic stroke http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/npre.2017.15.7.345
·
What acute care nurses should know about stroke
medications http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/npre.2016.14.2.68
British Journal of
Nursing:
·
Adherence to medication and self-management in
stroke patients http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/bjon.2014.23.3.158
·
Preventing muscular contractures through routine
stroke patient care http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/bjon.2014.23.14.781
British Journal of
Community Nursing:
·
Recognising and managing atrial fibrillation in
the community http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/bjcn.2014.19.9.422
·
Living with companion animals after stroke:
experiences of older people in community and primary care nursing
British Journal of
Healthcare Assistants:
·
Stroke and stroke rehabilitation, 3: nursing
skills http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/bjha.2016.10.1.20
·
Stroke and stroke rehabilitation, 4:
occupational therapy http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/bjha.2016.10.2.67
Journal of Paramedic
Practice:
·
World Stroke Day highlights continuing need for
rapid assessment and transport of stroke patients by paramedics
·
Stroke assessment and management in pre-hospital
settings http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/jpar.2017.9.8.354
Independent Nurse:
British Journal of
Healthcare Management:
·
E-health for stroke survivors and their
carers http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/bjhc.2017.23.10.462
·
Vision problems following stroke: Developing a
best practice statement http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.12968/bjhc.2015.21.7.326
Wednesday 13 June 2018
Pain Management
Relevant
articles from MA Healthcare journals to support your staff’s education and
practice
June 2018
Health
Professionals across the NHS are actively involved in helping thousands of
patients each year with effective pain management. This is a crucial element of
care provision – via accurate diagnoses and early interventions, professionals
can reduce the severity of pain and the risk of chronic conditions, as well as
greatly improve the quality of life and overall mental and physical health of
the patient.
We have provided a list of relevant articles from MA Healthcare
journals dealing with this area, thereby providing your NHS staff with
research, information and tips that will support both their work and the care
of their patients
(Access to links via OpenAthens
authentication currently only work on the desktop version of our MAG Online
British Journal of Cardiac
Nursing
·
Ablation of atrial fibrillation: pain relief by
visualisation
Published Online: April 07, 2015
British Journal of Community
Nursing
·
Wound management should not be a pain
Published Online: September 01, 2017
British Journal of Healthcare
Assistants
·
BPS1: Minimising pain at wound
dressing-related procedures
Published Online: September 27, 2013
British Journal of Healthcare
Management
·
A silent epidemic: effective pain management
in the community
Published Online: June 24, 2014
·
The clinical nurse specialist's role in
chronic pain management services
Published Online: December 15, 2014
British Journal of Hospital
Medicine
·
Postoperative pain management
Published Online: October 12, 2015
·
Analgesic prescribing in palliative care
Published Online: December 09, 2014
·
Managing Pain
Published Online: January 17, 2014
·
Diagnosis and management of acute
non-degenerative neck pain
Published Online: August 16, 2013
·
Continuous peripheral nerve blocks for
postoperative pain
Published Online: October 10, 2016
British Journal of Mental Health
Nursing
· Getting
to grips with chronic pain: Key publications
Published Online: December 06, 2016
British Journal of Midwifery
·
An exploration of the benefits and drawbacks
of intrapartum pain management strategies
Published Online: September 09, 2014
·
Non-pharmacological
pain management strategies for labour: Maintaining a physiological outlook
Published Online: February 02, 2017
·
Pain in
labour and the intrapartum use of intramuscular opioids—how effective are they?
Published Online: July 07, 2017
·
Supporting
an ethnic minority woman's choice for pain relief in labour: A reflection
Published Online: May 02, 2016
·
Lower back
pain in labour
Published Online: March 24, 2014
·
Non-pharmacological pain management
strategies for labour: Maintaining a physiological outlook
Published Online: February 02, 2017
British Journal of
Neuroscience Nursing
·
Neuropathic
pain: an overview
Published Online: June 24, 2014
British Journal of
Nursing
·
Pain management in cancer nursing
Published Online: May 23, 2014
·
Acute pain
services following surgery for colorectal cancer
Published Online: March 04, 2014
·
Managing
pain medications in long-term care: nurses' views
Published Online: May 15, 2015
·
Management of pain following craniotomy
Published Online: July 23, 2015
Dental Nursing
·
Pain part 1: introduction to pain
Published Online: July 06, 2017
Journal of
Aesthetic Nursing
·
Is there a
strong evidence base for pain relief prior to medical aesthetic procedures?
Published Online: September 29, 2013
·
Pain-management strategies for cosmetic
injectable treatments: an overview
Published Online: September 02, 2015
Journal of Paramedic Practice
·
Pain:
highlighting the law and ethics of pain relief in end-of-life patients
Published Online: July 06, 2015
·
Appropriate pain assessment tools for use in
patients with dementia in the out-of-hospital environment
Published Online: November 16, 2016
·
Continuing Professional Development: Pain
management in children in the pre-hospital environment
Published Online: March 07, 2018
·
Continuing Professional Development: Pain
management for paramedic practice
Published Online: January 29, 2015
·
A brief history of analgesia in paramedic
practice
Published Online: July 31, 2014
Journal of Wound
Care
·
The effect
of Ringer's solution within a dressing to elicit pain relief
Published Online: April 11, 2016
Independent Nurse
·
Relieving
musculoskeletal pain
Published Online: March 10, 2015
·
Managing
chronic pain in children
Published Online: October 21, 2015
International Journal of
Palliative Nursing
·
Achieving effective control in cancer pain:
a review of current guidelines
Published Online: January 20, 2014
·
How do nurses in specialist palliative care
assess and manage breakthrough cancer pain? A
Published Online: January 20, 2014
·
Treating
cancer pain: the palliative nursing dilemma
Published Online: January 25, 2016
·
Neuropathic pain in people with cancer (part
2): pharmacological and non-pharmacological management
Published Online: August 27, 2015
International
Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation
·
Relaxation and chronic pain: A critical
review
Published Online: June 09, 2016
·
The impact of spinal cord stimulation for
upper extremity complex regional pain syndrome on level of function
Published Online: May 22, 2014
Nurse Prescribing
·
Pain and side effects in older people
Published Online: January 11, 2016
·
Pain,
inflammation and wound healing
Published Online: March 15, 2018
·
Palliative
care: Medicines for actively dying patients without pain
Published Online: July 09, 2016
·
Pain and
side effects in older people
Published Online: January 11, 2016
Nursing and Residential Care
·
Observational pain assessment in advanced
dementia
Published Online: June 14, 2014
·
The role of palliative care in pain relief
and affirming life
Published Online: March 05, 2014
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