Factors of life

Article Abstract:

A study into the effects of prophylactic treatment on 27 boys with haemophilia has been carried out by Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, England. The boys were given injections three times per week in order to keep their clotting factor above 2%. Results indicate that these regular injections of factor V111 or 1X greatly improve the quality of life by reducing joint damage, pain and the number of bleeds they have. The conventional treatment is to inject only once a bleed has begun, but this causes long-term damage to joints. Several case studies are included.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Usage, Hemophilia, Blood coagulation factors, Hemophiliacs

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Pressure for evidence

Article Abstract:

UK health providers need to be equiped with an evidence-based set of guidelines for choosing pressure prevention equipment. Preventing pressure sores costs the UK health service up to 200 million pounds sterling per year, making its an important part of prevention care. There is no regulation of testing procedures for assessing the type and need of different pressure and seating relief equipment.

Equipment and supplies, Prevention, Hospitals, Bedsores, Decubitus ulcer

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