Electronic Counting of Used Swabs in the Operating Room – Trial Use of the "SC Smart Cart" Device in General Hospital Novo Mesto
Zoran Preveden,
Lovro Bobic,
Klemen Bedencic
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2022
Pages:
15-18
Received:
28 March 2022
Accepted:
14 April 2022
Published:
28 April 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijbecs.20220802.11
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Abstract: Leftover surgical materials in the body after surgery, including the surgical swab as the most commonly forgotten item, remain a considerable problem despite advances in surgical techniques. Alongside manual counting, in recent years electronic counting has also been introduced. This brings certain advantages. In this pilot study, electronic counting was experimentally introduced in the SB Novo mesto general hospital, Slovenia in cooperation with the company Smart-OR d.o.o. from Trbovlje, Slovenia. A "SC Smart cart", a special device for electronic counting, was used in 90 major procedures in various surgical specialities while traditional counting was simultaneously performed. We recorded the surgical team’s workflow, the net time needed to count swabs, and errors with and without the device. Although no errors were made with either counting method, time analysis showed faster work with the device with team members reporting reduced workloads. Counting with the device offered greater transparency in the operating room. The trial did not record any negative consequences of electronic counting. Electronic counting using the SC smart cart proved to be a safe and efficient alternative to the traditional manual counting of items with several other advantages – lower team workload, a faster workflow, greater patient safety, and more efficient organisation of the operating room.
Abstract: Leftover surgical materials in the body after surgery, including the surgical swab as the most commonly forgotten item, remain a considerable problem despite advances in surgical techniques. Alongside manual counting, in recent years electronic counting has also been introduced. This brings certain advantages. In this pilot study, electronic counti...
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Practice of COVID-19 Prevention Measures and Its Associated Factors Among Resident at Tepi Town, Southwest Ethiopia
Mesfin Esayas Lelisho,
Shegaw Adugna,
Yishak Titios,
Sali Suleman Hassen,
Seid Ali Tareke
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2022
Pages:
19-26
Received:
11 March 2022
Accepted:
16 April 2022
Published:
10 May 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijbecs.20220802.12
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Abstract: Background: Even though Coronavirus generates social, political, and economic difficulties, people's prevention practices were inadequate. A better understanding of the magnitude and determinants of practices of the COVID-19 preventive measures is required to create appropriate interventions. This study aimed to assess the practices and associated factors of the COVID-19 preventive measures among Tepi town residents. Methodology: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among residents of Tepi town from November 15th through November 25th, 2020. Residents who live in Tepi town at least for six months were included. To determine the prevalence and determinants of the practice of COVID-19 prevention measures, both descriptive and inferential analyses were used. Chi-square test of association and logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with practice of COVID-19 prevention measures among residents of Tepi town. We used SPSS version 25 for all statistical analyses. Results: Overall prevalence of practicing COVID-19 preventative measures amongst Tepi town residents was 38.0%. According to results of multivariable binary logistic regression, being male [AOR=2.103; 95%CI: 1.207-3.663], being over 45 years old [AOR=3.45, 95%CI: 1.808-6.610], being married [AOR=1.44; 95%CI: 1.030-2.050], having a diploma or higher level of education [AOR=2.66; 95%CI: 1.178-6.015], being alcoholic [AOR=0.393; 95%CI: .228- .677], being a smoker [AOR=0.242; 95%CI: 0.114-0.512], having favorable attitude [AOR= 4.952; 95%CI: 2.897-8.464], and having good knowledge about COVID-19 prevention measures [AOR=1.814, 95%CI: 1.853-5.158] were significantly associated with the practice of COVID-19 prevention measures. Conclusion: In this study, the prevalence of the practice of COVID-19 prevention measures was found to be low among residences of Tepi town. Being male, being over 45 years old, being married, having a diploma or higher level of education, being an alcoholic, being a smoker, having a favorable attitude, and having good knowledge about COVID-19 prevention measures were all significantly associated with the practice of COVID-19 prevention measures among Tepi town residents. Interventions should be implemented to encourage residents of Tepi town to practice preventive measures.
Abstract: Background: Even though Coronavirus generates social, political, and economic difficulties, people's prevention practices were inadequate. A better understanding of the magnitude and determinants of practices of the COVID-19 preventive measures is required to create appropriate interventions. This study aimed to assess the practices and associated ...
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