Fig seed oil improves intestinal damage caused by 5-FU-induced mucositis in rats.

Intestinal mucositis poses a significant concern associated with cancer therapy. This study aims to investigate the protective and/or healing effect of fig seed oil (FSO) on 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-induced intestinal mucositis by targeting inflammatory markers and histologic changes in rats. Albino Wistar adult rats were randomly divided into four groups, including three male and three female animals.

The healing effect of topical tea tree oil on pressure ulcers in a rat model.

The effects of topical tea tree oil (TTO) on the healing of pressure ulcers (PUs) in an animal model was evaluated. To induce PUs, ischaemia-reperfusion cycles were performed by the external application of magnetic plates, with an ischaemic period of eight hours and a reperfusion period of 16 hours. Male and female Wistar rats were divided into three equally sized groups (n=20): one group received topical glycerin twice daily, another group received topical 10% (volume/volume (v/v)) TTO in glycerin twice daily; and the remaining group was untreated.

Evaluation of Efficacy of Valsalva Maneuver During Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation on Pain.

Background: AIMS: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of the Valsalva maneuver during peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion on procedure-related pain.

Design: This work was a prospective randomized controlled study.

Settings: Study was conducted in the orthopedics clinic of a university hospital.

The effects of different positions on saturation and vital signs in patients.

Background: Patient positioning is an independent nursing intervention and may increase peripheral oxygenation for patients with lung disease. Few studies have been conducted on the effect of body positions on oxygenation in patients with lung disease.

Aims And Objectives: To investigate the effects of five different positions on peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO ) and vital signs in patients with lung disease.

Examination of nursing drug administration practices via central venous catheter: An observational study.

Aim: To determine the compliance with nursing drug administration procedure steps associated with access to the central venous catheter for bolus infusion in intensive care units.

Methods: This observational study was conducted with 30 nurses working in an intensive care unit of a university hospital. The drug administrations practiced by nurses via central venous catheter were monitored simultaneously at 12:00 a.