Comparative study on the effects of suspension and pillow elevation on limb swelling after elbow surgery
10.3969/j.issn.1671-8283.2013.11.015
- VernacularTitle:悬吊抬高与枕抬高方法对消除肘关节骨折患者术后患肢肿胀的效果观察
- Author:
Lingyun MO
;
Guiling PENG
;
Yejun ZHA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
elbow facture;
limb swelling;
suspension elevation;
pillow elevation
- From:
Modern Clinical Nursing
2013;(11):49-50
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To compare the clinic effects of suspension and pillow elevation on limb swelling after elbow surgery. Methods One hundred patients receiving operations on elbow fracture were randomly divided into experiment group(suspension elevation)and the control group(pillow elevation)to eliminate limb swelling,50 cases in each group.The forearm circumference(10 cm below elbow)were measured 1-5d after operation,the circumferences on the first day and the fifth day recorded for comparing effects of the limb swelling elimination.Results The circumferences on the 1st day and 5th day of the suspension elevation group and the pillow elevation group were(2?53±0?76)cm,and(4?19±2?36)cm,respectively.The differences in circumference between the two groups were statistically significant(P<0?05).Conclusion The suspension elevation is more effective in promoting venous circulation and eliminating swelling,so it is conducive for the elbow fracture patients in early functional exercise?
