scholarly journals Model and Standard Operating Procedures Supporting Signal Variation Flow Graph Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Panas ◽  
J Cuadra ◽  
K Mohan ◽  
R Morales
Keyword(s):  
Standard Operating Procedures ◽  
Graph Analysis ◽  
Flow Graph ◽  
Signal Variation ◽  
Standard Operating

scholarly journals Management of oxygen saturation monitoring in preterm newborns in the NICU: the Italian picture

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Serafina Perrone ◽  
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Maurizio Giordano ◽  
Giuseppe De Bernardo ◽  
Paola Lugani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Saturation ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Standard Operating Procedures ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Survey Form ◽  
Standard Operating ◽  
Oxygen Monitoring

Abstract Background Although many studies emphasize the importance of using oxygen saturation (SpO2) targets in the NICUs, there is a wide variability in used saturation ranges among centers. Primary aim was to draw a representative picture on how the management of oxygen monitoring is performed in the Italian NICUs. Second aim was to identify healthcare-professionals related factors associated with oxygen targeting in the preterm population. Methods Cross-sectional study with data collection via an electronic survey form. A questionnaire containing pre-piloted and open questions on monitoring and management of the SpO2 was administered to neonatologists across the network of the Italian Society of Neonatology. The questions focused on: the infrastructure, specific training, healthcare professionals and patients-related factors. The results of the survey were anonymously collected, summarized and analyzed. Results Out of 378 questionnaires, 93 were correctly filled. Thirty-six different SpO2 ranges were observed. Centers using written standard operating procedures on oxygen management and SpO2 monitoring maintained a correct average range of SpO2 90–95%, avoided hyperoxia and reconsidered saturation targets in relation to comorbidities. 39.8% of responders disabled alarms during neonatal care. One center used biomarkers for complete monitoring of neonatal oxygenation status. Conclusions There is considerable variation in SpO2 targets for preterm infants in the Italian NICUs. Standard operating procedures and specific training for health care personnel are the main factors playing a role for the correct maintenance of the recommended oxygen targets in preterms.

Improving Water Quality Can Reduce Pyrogenic Reactions Associated With Reuse of Cardiac Catheters

2003 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
pp. 955-960 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemary E. Duffy ◽  
Braulio Couto ◽  
Jussara M. Pessoa ◽  
Carlos Starling ◽  
Silma Pinheiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Cardiac Catheterization ◽  
Linear Trend ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Standard Operating Procedures ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cardiac Catheters ◽  
Standard Operating ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Belo Horizonte

AbstractObjective:To report the results of our preintervention investigation and subsequent 19-month three-phase intervention study designed to reduce pyrogenic reactions among patients undergoing cardiac catheterization using reprocessed catheters.Design:A case-control study for the preintervention period and a prospective cohort study for the intervention period.Setting:A 400-bed hospital in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.Participants:Any patient undergoing cardiac catheterization in the hospital.Interventions:Three intervention phases were implemented to improve the quality of the water supplied to the cardiac catheter reprocessing laboratory. Standard operating procedures for reprocessing cardiac catheters were established and reprocessing staff were trained and educated.Results:The rate of pyrogenic reactions decreased significantly during the intervention phases, from 12.8% (159 of 1,239) in phase 1 to 5.3% (38 of 712) in phase 2 to 0.5% (4 of 769) in phase 3 (chi-square test for linear trend, 97.5;P< .001).Conclusion:Improving water quality and using standard operating procedures for reprocessing catheters can prevent pyrogenic reactions in hospitalized patients.

scholarly journals The Art of Writing and Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Laboratories in Low-Resource Settings: Review of Guidelines and Best Practices

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. e0005053 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Barbé ◽  
Kristien Verdonck ◽  
Deby Mukendi ◽  
Veerle Lejon ◽  
Jean-Roger Lilo Kalo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Standard Operating Procedures ◽  
Low Resource Settings ◽  
Low Resource ◽  
Standard Operating

scholarly journals Getting Special Care Dentistry Ready for a Foreseeable Future. Reinstated Services and Mitigation Measures to Curb COVID-19 Disruption

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Arkadiusz Dziedzic
Keyword(s):  
Dental Care ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Special Care ◽  
Standard Operating Procedures ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Foreseeable Future ◽  
Standard Operating

In March 2020, dental care providers, including special care dentistry (SCD) services, had to face an extraordinary change of their standard operating procedures (SOP), with deferred domiciliary dental care, withholding conscious dental sedation services and disrupted routine care [...]

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