Research Critique, Part 2 Grand Canyon University Introduction to Nursing Research NRS 433V 2012 Research Critique, Part 2 This research critique is an article called Comparison of suture types in the closure of scalp wounds written by Joseph Bonham and published in Emergency Nurse. In the emergency room two different types of sutures permanent and non permanent sutures are used as well as glue for lacerations. Scalp wounds are difficult as pressure to wound as well as the hair of the scalp. The research discusses the end result of the research the amount of scaring left after the wound has healed. Protection of Human Participants The benefits of the participation of this study for participants is to see if there can be a more …show more content…
Data Management and Analysis With the beginning of each shift the author would check how many participants were involved in the study. The tracking sheets were double checked against the patient’s records to make sure a follow-up appointment was made. A “C” was labeled for the controlled group or non-absorbable sutures and “E” or experimental group used to identify the absorbable suture participants. When the participant came for a follow-up an assessment sheet was filled out describing the color, surface, contour, distortions, and texture of the scar. Two assessors rated the scar for each participant. It was not stated if each participant was assessed separately for each assessor. The data collected was then entered into a Microsoft excel spreadsheet with all of the paperwork filed in needed later. No statistical software was used for accuracy of the analysis. Findings/Interpretation of Findings The author states that one hundred and ten participants presented into the emergency department with scalp lacerations. No data was collected for how many patients did not participate. Most of the participants were men with more men not returning for the follow-up appointment than women. It was found that with both assessors mean scores were seven point nine for the
A full assessment of the wound should be carried out prior to selection of dressings. Any allergies should also be noted. The wound should be traced, photographed and measured providing data for comparison throughout the treatment. Consent should be gained prior to photographing the wound and the patient should not be identifiable from the photograph (Benbow 2004). All information should be documented in patients’ records, using the wound assessment tool. The pressure sore was identified as grade two
1. In the paternalistic model of doctor-patient relationship, power resident exclusively with Doctors; in the engineering model, it resides entirely with Patients.
When Oprah gave away Pontiac G6 sedans to her TV audience, was the value of the cars taxable? On Labor Day weekend in 2006, World Furniture Mall in Plano, Illinois, gave away $275,000 of furniture because the Chicago Bears shut out the Green Bay Packers in the team’s football season opener at Lambeau Field in Green Bay (26-0). Was the free furniture in the form of a discount or rebate taxable, or should the furniture company have handed the customers a Form 1099-MISC?
Client outcome: have surgical area that show evidence of healing no redness, draining, or immobility _______________________________________________________
Mr. Pape is seen in segregation today to follow-up a scalp laceration. He was evaluated and treated at the Fairview Lakes Emergency Department on 06/24/2017, staples were placed at that time with recommendation to remove staples in approximately two weeks time. He was educated at the ED regarding home care and when to seek medical advice. We did review those instructions today. He denies any new concerns or problems.
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Aim: This paper considers the effectiveness of different methods of closure materials after surgery looking primarily at complications such as infection rates and dehiscence of wounds. Secondary outcomes measured include cosmetic scar evaluation, patient satisfaction, and cost, ease of use and speed of application.
I have significantly developed my skill in wound care assessment and dressing, in developing this skill I now recognize the importance of documenting each dressing. Morison (2001) supports this in saying that by detailing pressure ulcer assessment it provides a basis for deciding the effectiveness of the current treatment.
The process of wound assessment requires accurate and appropriate interventions while dealing with the patients. There are some major components which the operator must consider to effectively access an infection, and they require a range of skills and knowledge. These factors are the knowledge of relevant anatomy and physiology, the understanding of the various factors that accelerate wound growth, and the ability to listen and understand the patient’s needs. In wound accessing, the doctor should have an idea concerning the number and location of wounds, the required treatments depending on the type of infection, the type of wound in accordance to various grading given, and the procedures to follow to achieve the treatment
"Beneath the bandages are two cotton pads, one for each eye ... Both pads are filthy and soaked with moisture. Bilaterally upper eyelids are sutured to lower eyelids. The sutures are grossly oversized for the purpose intended. Many of these sutures have torn through lid tissue resulting in multiple lacerations of the lids. There is an open space between upper and lower lids of both eyes of about one quarter inch, and sutures are contacting corneal tissue resulting in excessive tearing
Pressure injury, due to its high prevalence & probability, is nowadays seen as a patient safety issue internationally. As patient 's safety is paramount, a great importance is accorded to the issue. Even the performance of hospitals is benchmarked against the skin care quality, an attribute of quality care. This comparative essay outlines the evidence-based best practice recommendations to abate the risk of pressure injuries to patients in care. These recommendations, in essence, relate to the five research journal articles published recently.
Choosing of this dissertation among ED staff especially AMO so that they will be able to perform the procedure correctly, safely and practice according to current research based recommendations, to ensure effectiveness and patient safely. Cases of wound infection from T&S procedure can be reduced and increase patients trust in the provided services. Staff will be able to implement the procedures properly and safe in accordance with the recommendation, based on studies of wound infection from the patients.
The background and significance of this study are properly presented in the introduction. The research question is presented at the end of the
The skin and subcutaneous tissues are scratched (scarificated) during wet cupping. So many mechanical equipmentshave been used always trying to minimize pain to the patient. Some cutters produce many scratches at a time. They are sterilizable and have several changeable blades of different sizes; the cutting depth is also adjustable. The repeated use of the scarificator causes small scars when used on the same point. (26)
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