Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
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To assess the transfusion practice in the intensive care unit (ICU) in a general hospital in Kuwait relative to indications, pretransfusion hemoglobin, red blood cell (RBC) use and outcome. ⋯ Intensivists in our center followed a restrictive transfusion practice, by adopting a low pretransfusion hemoglobin threshold. Decisions on RBC transfusions seemed in most cases to be based on a 'transfusion trigger' rather than a physiologic need.
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To determine the knowledge, perceived effectiveness and harmfulness of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities, general attitude and the need for education in the use of CAM therapies among medical and pharmacy students. ⋯ The students acknowledged the need to be well educated about CAM to better advise their patients in the future.
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To evaluate the acceptance rate and patterns of contraceptive use among postpartum women. ⋯ The acceptance rate of contraception in this study was high. However, the following issues need to be evaluated: compliance of women using progestin-only pills, awareness of long-acting reversible contraception as an alternative option in women considering sterilization, and interventions to promote the use of intrauterine devices and implants.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and clinical outcome of using an oblique AO (Association for the Study of Internal Fixation) metaphyseal locking compression plate (MLCP) in the treatment of adult extra-articular distal humeral diaphyseal fractures via a posterior approach. ⋯ Following surgical treatment of adult extra-articular distal humeral diaphyseal fractures, an oblique MLCP applied via a posterior approach achieved an adequate internal fixation and obtained an excellent functional outcome.
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The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of water pipe smoking and its associated sociodemographic factors among Iranian women of reproductive age in Tehran. ⋯ The findings of this study show that Iranian women with a university education and the younger age group (15-24 years) were at most risk of water pipe smoking. The findings of this study about associated factors may contribute to the development of efficient health promotion programmes for the prevention and cessation of water pipe smoking.