ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Operating room teams at three U.S. hospitals are participating in a controlled clinical trial to evaluate the use of a surgical robot in total hip arthroplasty. The robot, called the ROBODOC Surgical Assistant System, precisely prepares the femoral canal for the placement of a “press fit” cementless prosthesis. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that the robot, as an investigational device, be tested in a controlled clinical trial to demonstrate safety and efficacy. The clinical trial will include 300 patients who must meet specific criteria before enrollment and randomization. This article describes the need for new surgical technology, ROBODOC's development history hardware and software components of the system, the patient population and surgical protocol for the clinical trial, special nursing care requirements, and considerations for patient rehabilitation.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

With the demands of insurance companies and the need for cost containment, more and more surgeons are performing the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL) procedure on an outpatient basis. The shorter hospital stay has increased the demands of nurses to provide appropriate nursing care, while also meeting the educational needs of patients receiving an ACL reconstruction as an outpatient. This article reviews the preoperative, intraoperative, and the postoperative phases of the care for patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on an outpatient basis. It also emphasizes the role of the nurse in assessing, implementing, and coordinating care for patients having an ACL reconstruction.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Organizational restructuring and expanded settings of health care delivery provide opportunities for the orthopaedic staff nurse to review basic communication tools that are useful with clients and families, managers, and other health care providers. It is critical for the staff nurse to build a repertoire of skills that support leadership and encourage enlightened followers. This two-part article addresses assertiveness, conflict management, and negotiation skills that are basic to providing professional care with confidence and competence in a changing health care environment. Part I deals with assertiveness, while Part II (March/April issue) will deal with conflict management and negotiation skills.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This article reviews in detail cervical anatomy and pathophysiology. It then details appropriate workup including x-rays and other diagnostic studies. It concludes with a brief description on nonoperative and operative management.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Chronic orthopaedic conditions or orthopaedic conditions associated with other chronic conditions affect an estimated 150,000 children in the United States. The ultimate cost in human and financial resources depends upon the success of habilitation efforts throughout childhood. This article identifies major areas of concern to the continuing care of the child and family who must cope with chronic problems and proposes nursing approaches to resolve them.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This study was designed to identify factors contributing to postoperative urinary retention in patients undergoing hip and knee replacements and reconstructive surgeries. The clinical literature links postoperative urinary retention to various factors including a history of postoperative urinary problems, advanced age, the total amount of fluid replacement over a 24-hour postoperative period, type of anesthesia, pain management medications, and the route and length of medication administration.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID