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North Bristol NHS Trust
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About: North Bristol NHS Trust is a healthcare organization based out in Bristol, United Kingdom. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Medicine. The organization has 2204 authors who have published 2811 publications receiving 61110 citations.
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TL;DR: Over 1 in 4 people were frail, and these individuals spent longer in hospital and were more likely to die, than the general surgical population aged over 65 years with general surgical conditions.
Abstract: Background: We assessed the prevalence of frailty in an older acute general surgical population and its correlation with length of hospital stay, readmission to hospital, and 30- and 90-day mortality.
Methods: In 3 acute surgical admission units, we assessed consecutive participants aged over 65 years with general surgical conditions. We measured the prevalence of frailty using a 7-point frailty score. We measured length of hospital stay, readmission to hospital, and mortality at both 30 and 90 days.
Results: We studied 325 participants with an average age of 77.3 years 8.2 (standard deviation), 185 (57%) women. There were 88 (28%) participants who were classified as being mildly, moderately, or severely frail. The frail group spent longer in hospital (7.6 days, 95% confidence interval [CI] 6.1 to 9.2 vs 11.1, 95% CI 7.2 to 15.0; P = .03). They also were more likely to die at both 30 and 90 days (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 4.0, 95% CI 1.1 to 15.2, P = .04; OR 3.0, 95% CI 1.3 to 7.4, P = .02). Readmission to hospital did not differ (OR 1.1, 95% CI .5 to 2.3).
Conclusions: Over 1 in 4 people were frail. These individuals spent longer in hospital and were more likely to die.
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TL;DR: There is a paucity of data reporting on patient experience in orthopaedic ERAS, however, ERAS does not compromise patient satisfaction or QoL after elective hip or knee surgery and the measurement of patient experience should be standardised with further research.
Abstract: IntroductionOrthopaedic enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) providers are encouraged to estimate the actual benefit of ERAS according to the patient’s opinion by using patient generated data alongside traditional measures such as length of stay. The aim of this paper was to systemically review the literature on the use of patient generated information in orthopaedic ERAS across the whole perioperative pathway. MethodsPublications were identified using Embase™, MEDLINE®, AMED, CINAHL® (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), the Cochrane Library and the British Nursing Index. Search terms related to experiences, acceptance, satisfaction or perception of ERAS and quality of life (QoL). FindingsOf the 596 abstracts found, 8 papers were identified that met the inclusion criteria. A total of 2,208 patients undergoing elective hip and knee arthroplasty were included. Patient satisfaction was reported in 6 papers. Scores were high in all patients and not adversely affected by length of stay...
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TL;DR: A retrospective, three‐centre, proof‐of‐concept study was performed to study the effectiveness of a new, immediate, muscle‐sparing breast reconstruction technique using the patented Braxon® ADM, which enables subcutaneous positioning of the breast implant without detaching the pectoralis major.
Abstract: Background
Implant-based breast reconstruction is becoming increasingly popular because of the widespread adoption of acellular dermal matrix (ADM), which allows surgeons to obtain good aesthetic results with fewer operations. To develop more conservative surgical techniques, a retrospective, three-centre, proof-of-concept study was performed to study the effectiveness of a new, immediate, muscle-sparing breast reconstruction technique using the patented Braxon® ADM, which enables subcutaneous positioning of the breast implant without detaching the pectoralis major.
Methods
Ethics committee of the study coordinating centre approved medical record review on 19 women who underwent muscle-sparing breast reconstruction between November 2012 and January 2014. The first 10 implants were performed using 0.9-mm-thick porcine ADM, with preservatives. In the subsequent 15 implants, the product was changed to 0.6-mm-thick porcine dry ADM, without preservatives.
Results
Nineteen patients (25 implants) received six bilateral and 13 unilateral muscle-sparing breast reconstructions. For the first type of ADM used (0.9-mm-thick with preservatives), the rate of implant loss was 12% (n = 3) because of seroma (8%, n = 2) and infection (4%, n = 1). Minor complications, such as seroma (8%, n = 2), occurred when using the 0.6-mm-thick Braxon® ADM and were treated by aspiration. Symmetrical and natural breasts with good shape, ptosis and softness to the touch were obtained. None of the patients reported experiencing pain.
Conclusions
The preliminary results are encouraging from aesthetic and clinical viewpoints. Further studies are planned to evaluate long-term results.
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TL;DR: The temporary use of external fixation is safe and effective, but use for definitive treatment is associated with a high rate of infection and aseptic pin loosening.
Abstract: Summary Objectives: To determine the incidence of complications of external fixation in pelvic ring injuries, comparing fixator use for temporary and definitive treatment. Design: Retrospective case-note review. Setting: A regional centre for pelvic trauma in the UK. Patients: 100 consecutive patients. Intervention: All patients were treated with pelvic external fixation for a pelvic ring injury. Results: In 52 patients, external fixation was intended for use as the definitive treatment of the pelvic ring injury and was maintained for a mean duration of 60 days (17–113). In 48 patients, it was used temporarily for a mean duration of 8 days (1–20) before internal fixation of the pelvic ring. The complication rate for definitive and temporary fixators was 62 and 21%, respectively. Pin-site infection occurred in 50% of definitive fixators and 13% of temporary fixators but rarely led to more serious complications. In five patients, the definitive management was changed as a result of a complication of the external fixator. The commonest cause for revision of either fixator was aseptic pin loosening. Revision for loose pins in eight patients was associated with the use of two pins in each iliac crest rather than three. Conclusions: The temporary use of external fixation is safe and effective, but use for definitive treatment is associated with a high rate of infection and aseptic pin loosening.
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University of Birmingham1, University College London2, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust3, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust4, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6, Newcastle University7, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust8, University of Nottingham9, North Bristol NHS Trust10, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust11, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust12, University of Oxford13, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust14, University of Manchester15, Barts Health NHS Trust16, Cardiff University17, University of Leicester18
TL;DR: Adult patients with PID and symptomatic SID display greater morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 than the general population, and this increased risk must be reflected in public health guidelines to adequately protect vulnerable patients from exposure to the virus.
Abstract: Background
As of November 2020, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has resulted in 55 million infections worldwide and more than 1.3 million deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Outcomes following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection in individuals with primary immunodeficiency (PID) or symptomatic secondary immunodeficiency (SID) remain uncertain.
Objectives
We sought to document the outcomes of individuals with PID or symptomatic SID following COVID-19 in the United Kingdom.
Methods
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Kingdom Primary Immunodeficiency Network established a registry of cases to collate the nationwide outcomes of COVID-19 in individuals with PID or symptomatic SID and determine risk factors associated with morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 in these patient groups.
Results
A total of 100 patients had been enrolled by July 1, 2020, 60 with PID, 7 with other inborn errors of immunity including autoinflammatory diseases and C1 inhibitor deficiency, and 33 with symptomatic SID. In individuals with PID, 53.3% (32 of 60) were hospitalized, the infection-fatality ratio was 20.0% (12 of 60), the case-fatality ratio was 31.6% (12 of 38), and the inpatient mortality was 37.5% (12 of 32). Individuals with SID had worse outcomes than those with PID; 75.8% (25 of 33) were hospitalized, the infection-fatality ratio was 33.3% (11 of 33), the case-fatality ratio was 39.2% (11 of 28), and inpatient mortality was 44.0% (11 of 25).
Conclusions
In comparison to the general population, adult patients with PID and symptomatic SID display greater morbidity and mortality from COVID-19. This increased risk must be reflected in public health guidelines to adequately protect vulnerable patients from exposure to the virus.
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Debbie A Lawlor | 147 | 1114 | 101123 |
Stephen T. Holgate | 142 | 870 | 82345 |
Paul Jackson | 141 | 1372 | 93464 |
E. Thomson | 103 | 992 | 51777 |
Paul Abrams | 91 | 505 | 51539 |
Susan M. Ring | 91 | 268 | 45339 |
Richard Baker | 83 | 514 | 22970 |
Seth Love | 74 | 344 | 30535 |
Kenneth R Fox | 70 | 269 | 19099 |
Evan L. Flatow | 70 | 245 | 15692 |
Paul Roderick | 67 | 392 | 20741 |
Robert J. Hinchliffe | 66 | 298 | 14818 |
Tim Cook | 61 | 340 | 14170 |
Jasmeet Soar | 57 | 252 | 20311 |
Salomone Di Saverio | 55 | 338 | 9123 |