Arch Iran Med
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Multicenter Study
Surveillance of Antibiotic Consumption Point Prevalence Survey 2014: Antimicrobial Prescribing in Pediatrics Wards of 16 Iranian Hospitals.
Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in pediatrics. Due to lack of uniformity in pediatric antimicrobial prescribing and the emergence of antibiotic resistance, appropriate drug utilization studies have been found to be crucial to evaluate whether these drugs are properly used. ⋯ According to results of this study, antibiotics' prescribing in pediatrics wards of Iranian hospitals is empirical. Therefore, for quality improvement of antimicrobial use in children continuous audit process and antibiotic prescriptions require further investigation.
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Nosocomial infections are public health issues that are associated with high mortality in intensive care units. This study aimed to determine nosocomial infection-associated mortality in Tunisian intensive care units and identify its risk factors. ⋯ Our rate was relatively high. We need to improve the care of trauma patients and intensify the fight against nosocomial infections especially bacteremia.
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This study aimed to detect the presence of the parasite Demodex folliculorum (DF) in various obese groups according to BMI Levels. ⋯ The DF positivity was significantly higher in obese patients in accordance with the physiopathologic nature of the disease.
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Comparative Study
Predictive Value of Glasgow Coma Score and Full Outline of Unresponsiveness Score on the Outcome of Multiple Trauma Patients.
The Full Outline of Unresponsiveness (FOUR) score was developed to compensate for the limitations of Glasgow coma score (GCS) in recent years. This study aimed to assess the predictive value of GCS and FOUR score on the outcome of multiple trauma patients admitted to the emergency department. ⋯ Findings of this study indicate that the predictive value of FOUR score and GCS on the outcome of multiple trauma patients admitted to the emergency department is similar.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The Use of Peritoneal Suction Drainage to Reduce Shoulder Pain Caused by Gynecological Laparoscopy.
To compare the outcomes of patients undergoing uncomplicated laparoscopic gynecologic procedures with and without drainage, and investigate the effects of drainage on postoperative shoulder pain, hospital stay and analgesic medications. ⋯ Our findings suggest that drainage may be useful to prevent postoperative shoulder pain among patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgeries and decrease the need for pain medication. Further studies are recommended to assess the feasibility and cost effectiveness of using this method for reducing the postoperative shoulder pain.