|
|
Biocompatible titanium alloys and theirs application
Hofírek, Michal ; Kohout, Jan (referee) ; Věchet, Stanislav (advisor)
This thesis presents use of titanium alloys in medical applications in form of literature research. In first part the basic properties of titanium as element are discussed as well as its behavior in alloys. Next part focuses on proper explanation of term biocompatibility and sums up specific requirements for alloys used in orthopaedic applications. These properties are shown on alloy Ti-6Al-4V ELI and other selected titanium based alloys which are currently being developed.
|
|
|
Biomechanical study of the upper extremity plates
Linhart, Lukáš ; Marcián, Petr (referee) ; Florian, Zdeněk (advisor)
This work deals with the possibilities and principles of fixation of fractures of the upper limb. It is divided into five chapters. The introductory chapter discusses the biomechanics and its inclusion in contemporary science. The next chapter describes a brief history of healing and fixation of fractures of the upper limb. The third chapter is devoted to the anatomy of the upper limb, knowledge of which is the effective fixation of fractures of the upper extremity necessary. Another chapter is devoted to the classification and description of the type of osteosynthesis internal fixation of the upper limb. Furthermore, this chapter discusses the principles and mechanisms of LCP fixation. The last fifth point is detailed study of specific humeral locking plate. To create a computational model was used SolidWorks software and ANSYS Workbench.
|
|
|
Machining technologies used in medicinal producing
Drábek, Tomáš ; Sedlák, Josef (referee) ; Kalivoda, Milan (advisor)
This bachelor‘s thesis is focused on the connection of machining technologies with medical production. The first part includes an overview of a few Czech companies that pursue production of joint replacements. There are also some examples of the joint replacements included in this part. Frequently used materials for implants and constructions of dental replacements are included in the following part. The next section contains a summary of machining technologies used in this area. Additionally, there are a few technological production processes of components of joint replacements which are mentioned in the first part. This part also outlines machining technologies used in constructions of dental replacement production. Also included is an evaluation of the possibilities of producing femoral components of a knee replacement, as well as points out the specificity of machining technologies used in stomatology. The ending section of the thesis contains an overview of machining machines, tools, and software used in these areas. Lastly, there is a final evaluation concluding the work as a whole.
|
|
|
Nurse's role in surgical site infection prevention in orthopedics
STRNADOVÁ, Iveta
My thesis is devoted to setting of boundaries for nurse's role in surgical site infection prevention in orthopedics. Surgical site infection is current subject in surgery. Description of historical evolution, characteristics and infection selection in theoretical part of thesis is based on actuality and numerous occurrences of infections. Risk factors leading to SSI were also described and we targeted them more specifically on presence in pre surgical, inter surgical and past surgical period. Description of the origin, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and consequences of SSI was also made for setting the point and completion of this problematics. Nurse's role in preventive measures is mentioned in special part in theoretical part of thesis. More specifically it is nurses role in pre surgical, inter surgical and post surgical period related to growth of SSI. Objective of research part was to chart nurse's role in SSI. Our intentions were specifically on activities in pre surgical and post surgical period. The empirical part of the diploma thesis took place through a qualitative research survey. The technique of the work was a semi structured interview with nurses working in wards dealing with patients with surgical site infections. Thirty two nurses from hospitals in Liberec and South Bohemian regions were taking part in interview. All of interviews were realized in February and March 2021. Results were all recorded on audio recorders and recordings were then rewritten and processed with paper pen technique. During the qualitative investigation, it was found that all nurses meet in their practice with patients suffering from, among other things, surgical site infections. With these patients, nurses perform preventive activities mainly in pre surgical and post surgical period. In their preventive activities, nurses are using available resources, habits of their department and knowledge that they have at place of surgical site infections. Meanwhile there is somewhat unity in ATB prophylaxis, in the area of preoperative preparation recommendations may vary, or are sometimes missing. This fact is then also reflected in clinical practice. Nurses are following rules of barrier nursing care and also they know and use modern trends in wound care. The nurses also demonstrated their knowledge in the field of monitoring the development of infections at the site of surgery in the postoperative period. The empirical investigation of the thesis tells us that nurses meet patients suffering from, among other things, with surgical site infections while providing nursing care. They know basic activities used to prevent it's spreading especially in preoperative and postoperative period which they apply in their clinical practice.
|
|
|
Nursing care management for orthopedic outpatient clients from the nurse's point of view.
VOPÁLKOVÁ, Milena
In view of the fact that clients with locomotor system difficulties (who often have impaired mobility, are in pain and have difficulties finding their way in a new environment and situation) come to the orthopaedic outpatient department, we consider it worthwhile to look at the comprehensive nursing care of these clients. The task of the healthcare personnel at this moment is to provide support, assurance and safety to the client and his family, and to allow him to gain sufficient information, skills and habits to restore and maintain his health. A total of three goals were laid out in this thesis. Our first goal was to map out the features specific to the management of nursing care for clients of the orthopaedic outpatient department from the nurse's aspect. The other two designated goals concerned elucidation of the means for detecting and dealing with nursing care problems and needs of clients of the orthopaedic outpatient department. Qualitative and quantitative research methods were used in order to meet the goals of this thesis. In the qualitative research investigation there was a semi-structured interview with five informants who work in selected orthopaedic outpatient departments of the South Bohemian Region as paramedical staff. The interviews with the informants were recorded on a recording device, and this was followed by transposition and data analysis using coding. The results were summarised in structured categories and sub-categories. Two orthopaedic outpatient departments were intentionally selected. One site was a private orthopaedic outpatient department, and the other was an outpatient department that was part of a medical facility. We used a quantitative research investigation to gain feedback for the provided nursing care in the orthopaedic outpatient departments. Using surveys with respondents who attended the selected orthopaedic outpatient departments. We were interested in their perspective and satisfaction with the provided nursing care and instruction. A total of 160 respondents, exactly one half from each orthopaedic outpatient department, were asked to fill in a questionnaire. Based on the results of the qualitative investigation it is clear that the greatest burden faced by nurses of the orthopaedic outpatient departments is the lack of time to provide comprehensive nursing care. It was discovered that nurses spend most time on specific professional tasks, assisting doctors, satisfying the most immediate needs of clients and, in particular, administration. However, they spend the least time on prevention and instruction. It was discovered that nurses most often note a lack of self-care, movement and activity in clients of the orthopaedic outpatient departments, along with pain, fear and lack of information. The quantitative investigation showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the selected outpatient departments in the resolution of current needs and approach of nurses. In the matter of time for answering questions, instruction and subsequent satisfaction of respondents of the selected orthopaedic outpatient departments, we can say that there exist statistically significant differences between the private orthopaedic outpatient department and outpatient department that is part of the healthcare facility. A summary of the findings from the research survey allows us to state that it is unavoidable to focus more on the comprehensive nature of the provided nursing care, including instruction, in nursing care management for clients of orthopaedic outpatient departments. The output of this work is a draft concept for functional orthopaedic instruction nurses which will be submitted to nurses of the orthopaedic outpatient departments as a suggestion for expansion of instruction centres for patients.
|
|
|
Nursing care for paediatric patient after orthopaedical surgeries
WEISSOVÁ, Eva
Abstract Current situation Current range of orthopaedics is not only surgery of musculoskeletal system, but it also deals with diagnostics of congenital defects, injuries, illnesses, metabolism disorders and their after-effects on musculoskeletal system. A paediatric nurse plays a key role in taking care of a paediatric patient after an orthopaedical surgery. She helps children to overcome an unpleasant situation and tries to minimize physical and psychological complications. Cooperation with child's family is essential. Child's pain, suffering and fear can be moderated by proper nursing care. Aim of the work We determined three aims in this diploma thesis. The first aim was to map children awareness before orthopaedical surgeries and during hospitalization. The second aim was to analyse satisfaction of parents during hospitalization. The third aim was to assess the importance of psychological pre-surgery preparation of children and hospitalization of parents in overall perception of child's hospitalization. Methodology A quantitative research by means of a paper and electronical survey was used for the empirical part. The research group was made up of 104 respondents, it means 52 parents and 52 children. Those were parents and children from two selected hospitals and from general public. The surveys were processed statistically afterwards. A descriptive analysis of all the questions was used and four determined hypotheses were tested. Results It was found out that most of the children felt sufficiently informed before and during the hospitalization. It could be claimed that better awareness of a nurse means better feeling of child's sufficient awareness. Furthermore, we found out from the results that most of the parents were sufficiently informed by the nurse and that their overall satisfaction depends on children awareness provided by the nurse. Based on results, nurse education in the area of children care and manipulation with children during hospitalization is very important and leads to satisfaction of both children and parents. Based on other results, a child's hospitalization with a parent is very important because 97% of children said that they were calmer because of the presence of a parent. We can claim this about parents as well, because the presence of a parent is perceived by parents themselves as a very important factor improving the perception of a stay at a hospital. Hospitalization of a parent with a child depends on the age of the child, in which case a child at the age of 5 and less was always hospitalized with a parent. Moreover, it was found that compared to the presence of a parent, parents claim the psychological preparation (talking in form of play or with the help of a therapist) has slightly more important point. That was confirmed by the children as well. We can obviously see from the response that they stand the hospitalization better if they are prepared for the surgery. Conclusion The research has shown that most of the children felt informed enough during the hospitalization and before the surgery. I find the psychological preparation of children for a surgery very important. That was also confirmed both by the children and parents, who consider the psychological preparation to be one of the most important factors. The hospitalization of a parent with a child depends on the age of the children. We trust that this work could serve as a study material for paediatric nurses working at corresponding postoperative departments, besides other things as a study material for students of medical subjects. This diploma thesis can describe given illness or the care of a child after an orthopaedic surgery to both parents and children.
|
|
|
Information for patients about the treatment mode after hip surgery - Total joint replacement
Ondráčková, Eva ; Nikodemová, Hana (advisor) ; Tomová, Šárka (referee)
My bachelor thesis called "Patients' knowledge of therapeutic mode after surgery of hip joint - total endoprosthesis" deals with a problem of education of patients in case of mode after surgery on Orthopaedic department in St. Zdislava hospital in Mostiště. A theoretic part is focused on summary of findings about hip joint, causes of surgery, types of endoprosthesis, preoperative and postoperative cares, rehabilitation and potential complications after surgery of hip joint. In a practical part, there is introduced a method of research on Orthopaedic department, whose aim is to get into degree of patients' knowing, form of education and simple keeping of preventive measures. In a conclusion of my thesis the results of research and assessment of research acquisiton into practice are summarized.
|
|
|
Pharmacotherapy at the ortopedic department from nurse´s perspektive
TOMÁNKOVÁ NOVÁKOVÁ, Monika
Attention should be paid to pharmacotherapy in the orthopedic department mainly because patients at this department make up a risky group, they are older and often tend to use more types of drugs at the same time. Nursing at the orthopedic department is both mentally and physically demanding. Nurses administer medication to patients throughout the whole day, that is why lack of certain medication may occur in this department, the same way they would with all routine procedures. Be it conscious or unconscious. The thesis sets its objective to map out the issue of pharmacotherapy in the orthopedic department. Further, to map out factors that may influence the origin of complications when administering medication to patients in the orthopedic deartment, and suggest improvements in the process of pharmacotherapy in the orthopedic department. A qualitative research via participant observation and semi-structured interviews carried out with the nurses and patients of the orthopedic department, was used. The results of this survey prove that nurses do have basic theoretical knowledge in the area of pharmacotherapy. At the same time certain shortcomings were discovered, i.e. this theoretical knowledge is not being applied in practice. Most surprising were the results in the area of patient identification before administering medication, this step not always being abode by the nurses as a part of medical error prevention. Quite on the contrary, it can be said, based on the results, that nurses do have excellent knowledge and skills in pain reduction. This is proven by both participant observation and the happiness of patients themselves. Partial results have been presented at a seminar in the orthopedic department, and they have been passed on to the management of this department. The resulting shortcomings have been used as aid material. The diploma thesis was written so as to serve as material of information to beginner or existing nurses at the orthopedic department as well.
|
|
|
Differences in the care of patients after a complete knee and hip replacement from the standpoint of the nurse.
LUŇÁČKOVÁ, Jana
Complete knee and hip replacement are one of the most common surgical procedures in an orthopedic practice. The care of these patients places very high demands on the attending nurse and follows strict guidelines. The occurrence rate of indications for the knee/hip replacement has risen recently. The reason behind it is higher stress on the bearing joints due to alarming rise in obesity, arthritic changes in the joints etc. Surgical procedure can restore mobility and independence of the patient. Part of the successful postoperative care is a close cooperation with the physiotherapy specialist. Orthopedic nurses carry full responsibility for the patient's care and therefore should be informed on its specifics. The bachelor thesis is divided into two sections, theoretical and empirical. The theoretical section focuses on the anatomy of the knee and hip joint, history of the replacement procedure and its indications and contraindications. It also discusses the specifics of the care of the patient. The empirical section covers research. The objective of the thesis is to discover different aspects of nursing care of the patient after total hip replacement and knee replacement and to investigate whether nursing staff possesses the knowledge of these aspects. Three basic questions were formulated: 1. What are the differences in care between the total knee replacement and total hip replacement patients? 2. In what areas of patient care, according to the nurses' point of view, do these differences exist? 3. What areas of patient care after total knee/hip replacement do nurses find the most difficult? A qualitative research method has been used to accomplish results for this thesis. Data collection has been carried out through semi-structured interviews and assisted observations. The research has taken place at a single location, an orthopedic department of a hospital. The research was completely anonymous, interviews and observations took place from April 8th 2016 through May 31st 2016. A semi-structured interviews were used for the data collection. Nurses were given 14 basic questions (see Appendix) that were followed by additional sub-questions during the interviews. Then the interview results were sorted into groups by their category for better comprehension. An assisted observation was another technique used. The acquired data have been input into a prepared table (see Appendix). The interviews and observations were carried out with the same subjects/nurses. The data collected showed that the care of the total knee replacement patient does not fundamentally differ from that of a total hip replacement patient. The only differences found were those in positioning of the patient, utilization of compensation aids, rehabilitation care and, according to the nurses, also in prevention of possible complications. The most common problems occur in connection with the manipulation of the patient. Nurses seem to lack a clear guidance as to by who and how the patient should be informed prior to the replacement procedure. This bachelor thesis has been compiled in such a way as to outline basic overview of the patient care differences and to be used as an information source for the experienced as well as the inexperienced nursing staff. Practical aspect of this thesis is a proposal for a seminar (see Appendix) on the issue of patient care differences after a total knee/hip replacement.
|
|
| |
guest ::
