ObjectiveTo investigate the optimal catheter extubation time by comparing the postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty with catheter extubation at different times. MethodsBetween May and August 2013, 60 patients needing total hip replacement were randomly divided into experimental group and control group with 30 in each. The patients' average age of the experimental group was 75.6 years (65-87 years) and of the control group was 76.9 years (66-85 years). Extubation was performed within 24 hours after surgery in the experimental group, while it was performed after 24 hours after surgery in the control group. All the patients underwent clean catheterization with a Foley catheter two hours before surgery. The catheter indwelling time, first time of self-urination, urination after extubation, and complications were recorded and compared between the two groups carefully. ResultsThe incidence of complications (urinary retention, urethral pain, cystospasm and urinary irritant symptoms) in the experimental group was significantly less than the control group (P<0.05). The first urination time had no significant difference (P>0.05) between the two groups. ConclusionThe extraction of indwelling catheter in the early postoperative period (within 24 hours) can reduce the incidence of complications and is better for the early postoperative rehabilitation.
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of early rehabilitation nursing on elbow joint function recovery after artificial radial head replacement. MethodsFrom June 2010 to June 2012, 42 patients with artificial radial head replacement were randomly divided into two groups:trial group and control group. The control group was treated by the doctor instructions following routine rehabilitation therapy and nursing. The trial group received the guidance of professional rehabilitation nursing and early rehabilitation training. ResultsThe patients' range of elbow joint activities, alleviation of the pain, the strength grade, and the rehabilitation effect in the trial group was obviously better than those in the control group (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between two groups in joint stability (P<0.05). ConclusionThe rehabilitation nursing should start early after the surgery for the artificial radial head replacement. It can prevent joint stiffness, joint conglutination and muscle disuse atrophy, reduce complications, and improve the quality of survival.