Design and application of auxiliary recovering device after retinal detachment operation
10.7687/j.issn1003-8868.2017.05.045
- VernacularTitle:一种视网膜脱离手术后辅助恢复架的设计与应用
- Author:
Lilan LI
;
Lianhong NI
;
Xiaoxin WU
- Keywords:
retina;
vitrectomy;
prone position;
auxiliary device;
comfort
- From:
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal
2017;38(5):45-47
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To develop an auxiliary recovering device for prone position nursing after the retina vitrectomy in order to improve comfort and treatment compliance.Methods The device was made of stainless steel,and consisted of a base,pulleys,supporting rods and a placing case.Totally 40 patients receiving retinal detachment operation were divided into an experimental group and a control group.The patients in the experimental group applied the auxiliary device and the ones in the control group underwent conventional nursing,and then a 2-week observation was executed on the prone time,overall satisfaction and adverse response after the operation.Results The device behaved well in prone time,patient comfort and satisfaction,and the experimental group gained advantages over the control group in prone time,relieving muscle pains,arthralgia,poor breath,anxiety and insomnia.Chi-square test proved the experimental group had the patient satisfaction significantly enhanced when compared with the control group (P＜0.05).Conclusion The device can be used for auxiliary nursing after retinal detachment operation with simple structure,easy operation and high comfort,and thus is worthy promoting practically.
