Sentences with phrase «knee replacement infections»

3M and their Arizant Healthcare subsidiary are exposed to personal injury and product liability lawsuits over hip and knee replacement infections that may be caused by Bair Hugger warming blankets.

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«I think using our frailty index can kind of enlighten surgeons into recognizing that even if they are doing an elective case, such as total knee or hip replacement, sicker patients who have significant medical histories may have a high risk of wound infections and even mortality,» Dr. Adams said.

Injections received in the months prior to total knee (TKR) or total hip replacement (THR) surgery may increase the risk for infection and related complications, according to two studies — among the largest conducted on this topic — presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

Dr. Greenberg, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and of Microbiology, said biofilm - related infections are one of the most serious complications of knee and hip replacements, often requiring multiple surgeries.

Current treatment for an infection in a prosthetic knee involves removal of the biofilm - covered joint, placement of a temporary spacer, a six - week course of intravenous antibiotics, and then a second knee - replacement surgery that's more complex to perform than the original surgery.

«New medication guidelines for rheumatic disease patients having joint replacement: Guidelines aim to reduce risk of infection after knee or hip replacement.»

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Charge Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional patient care and medical team support across a variety of medical disciplines Responsible for 30 residents with broad medical needs and diseases including dementia, Parkinson's, congestive heart failure, COPD, acute renal failure, MRSA, and stroke Implement physician directed treatment plans alerting medical team of patient status changes as appropriate Maintain patient charts and confidential information in a secure and organized manner Supervise and educate CNA on infection control and patient care best practices Advocate for patient rights striving to understand patient needs and concerns Administer medications via peripheral line assessing IV site and flow rate Monitor urinary elimination including consistency, odor, volume, and color indwelling catheter patients Inspect wounds for type, drainage, odor, presence of undermining and / or tunneling, and pain Collect specimens from patients for a variety of laboratory tests Assess patients receiving oxygenation therapy for symptoms of impaired gas exchange Maintain alignment of the affected joints post total hip / knee replacement Encourages deep breathing and coughing exercises Assesses pain control and evaluates response to pain management Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity