Where did you get that cap?

Article Abstract:

There has been much debate on nurses wearing caps, originally designed to protect nurses from disease and vermin. Caps are viewed as an important part of uniform and an indication of status to patients by some nurses. A survey of 50 male and female patients on four medical wards where nurses did not wear caps revealed that patients had no difficulty in identifying nurses, and 68% felt that it was unnecessary for caps to be worn by nurses. A further survey revealed that patients identified nurses by faces and names rather than uniforms.

Surveys, Hospital patients

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Preventing infection

Article Abstract:

Effective wound care management is applicable to skeletal pin entry and exit sites to prevent infection. Infection may result in osteomyelitis. Sterile dressings are necessary to control leakage. More research is necessary to establish the best cleaning solutions as some antiseptics may impede healing. Discharges and pus should be analysed and treated with antibiotics. Daily wound inspection for inflammation, pain or discharge is essential. Specialists in pin-site nursing could support and educate patients in self-care.

Management, Bones, Infection, Fracture fixation, Fracture repair

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Why wear surgical face masks?

Article Abstract:

The correct procedures to adopt when using a sterile surgical face mask are described and illustrated. Research into the efficacy of face masks and the major sources of infection in operating theatres is summarized.

Research, Physicians, Medical professions, Operating room personnel, Surgical technology

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