Role of Serial Phlebotomy in the Management of Blunt Solid Organ Injury in Adults.

Background: The management of blunt spleen and liver trauma has become increasingly nonoperative. There is no consensus on timing or duration of serial hemoglobin and hematocrit monitoring in this patient population.

Objective: This study examined the clinical utility of serial hemoglobin and hematocrit monitoring.

An exploration of mammographers' attitudes towards the use of social media for providing breast screening information to clients.

Introduction: Increasingly patients and clients of health services are using social media to locate information about medical procedures and outcomes. There is increasing pressure for health professionals to engage in on-line spaces to provide clear and accurate information to their patient community. Research suggests there are some anxieties on the part of practitioners to do this.

Management of fistulae in the abdominal region.

Objective: We evaluated a new fistula and wound management system; ostomy and wound care nurses were queried about willingness to use the product in future patients, product wear time and pouch leakage, perifistular skin condition, access for wound care, pouching time, patient mobility and comfort, odor management, pouch flexibility, adhesiveness, and erosion. A health economic assessment was also done.

Method: Twenty-two patients (5 males and 17 females) with an abdominal fistula participated in the study.