Makale Arama

 

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We tried la search for the relationship between the location of myocardial infarction and the resulting complications in patients hokspitalized in the coronary care unit of the Teaching Hospital of Selçuk University with the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. Among fifty patients most of them suffered from anteriorly localized tnyocardial infarction which was followed by inferiorly localized myocardial infarction. The most cotnrnon complications were noticed iri anteriorly localized infarction whereas complications of inferiorly localized rnyocarclial infarction was of secondary frequency.

Aim: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the frequency of bacteria isolated from blood samples accumulated from different clinics and their sensitivity to antimicrobials during the last year. Material and Method: Blood cultures were examined using Becton Dickinson 9120(USA) automatic blood culture system, and classical methods were used to isolate the bacteria. To identify pathogenic bacteria, sceptor (Becton Dickinson-USA) device and panels were used. Brucella polyvalan antisera of Refik Saydam H›fz›s›hha Institution were used to identify different types of Brucella. Also, Sceptor (Becton Dickinson-USA) panels or Müller-Hinton Agar Disc Diffusion Method were used in the provision of the sensitivity of bacteria to antimicrobials. Result: Of 565 pathogens isolated during one-year’s time, 165 (29%), 116 (21%), 60(11%), 48(8%), 36(6%) and 107 (19%) were determined to be derived from Coagulasis Negative Staphylococcus (CNS), Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp, Escherichia coli, Brucela spp., Klebsiella spp. and other microorganisms, respectively. It was detected that antimicrobials for which pathogens are the most sensitive are vancomycin, chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin for gram negative bacteria, such as Staphylococcus and Streptococcus; the most effective antibiotics are imipenem, amikacin, cefoxitin, ciprofloxacin and cefuroxime for gram negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. However, tetracycline, streptomycin and ceftriaxone were detected to be the most effective against Brucella strains isolated from the blood samples. Conclusion: Investigated the blood cultures provided from the in-patients in our hospital, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus were determined to be isolated as the most prevalent ones; then, the second most isolated group was gram negative bacteria.

The aim of this study was to determine the experiences of emergency critical intensive care unit patients. This descriptive study was conducted at an emergency critical intensive unit in a Teaching and Research Hospital located in Konya. One hundred twenty one intensive care patients were included in the study. A questionnaire and “Intensive Care Experience Scale” were used as data collection tools. Of the patient,50.4%of them were female, 19% of them had elementary school graduates or lower degree education and 66.1% of them were married. Patients’score of intensive care experiences scale was 60.09±6.53. At the end of the study, it was determined that the patients inthe intensive care units lived negative experiences partly.

Aim: Diabetes, which has turned into a pandemic in the twenty-first century, concerns all branches of medicine. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of diabetes unawareness by checking HbA1c in patients hospitalized in clinics other than internal medicine and evaluate the factors associated with them.

Patients and Methods: The study included 630 patients hospitalized outside internal medicine services at or over the age of 18 whose anthropometric measurements could be made. The sociodemographic properties and comorbidities of the patients were recorded. Their anthropometric measurements, fasting blood glucose and HbA1c measurements were made. Those without a known diabetes diagnosis but with an HbA1c value of ≥6.5% were grouped as diabetes unaware. The differences among known diabetes, diabetes unaware and no diabetes  groups  were examined.

Results: The study was conducted between 01.03.2017 and 31.12.2017. The mean age of the patients was 58.04±18.56, while 54.6% (n=344) were male. The number of the patients with known diabetes was 190 (30.2%), 396 (62.9%) did not have diabetes, and unknown diabetes was detected in 44 (7%). Among the 234 patients with diabetes, 18.8% (n:44) had diabetes unawareness. The rate of those under the age of 45 in the diabetes unaware group (11.4%) was higher than that in the known diabetes group (3.7%) (p<0.01). Again, the rate of the male sex was also higher among the same individuals (68% vs 47.9%, p:0.15). The rate of overweight in the diabetes unaware group (56.8%) was higher than those in the known diabetes (37.9%) and no diabetes (39.1%) groups (respectively, p:0.36, p<0.01). There was no significant difference among the three groups in terms of educational levels. The rate of comorbidity presence was higher in the known diabetics (89.5%) than the diabetes unaware group (75%) (p:0.01). All patients with diabetes were evaluated by logistic regression analysis. The male sex, age<45 years, being overweight and absence of a comorbidity were associated with diabetes unawareness.

Conclusion: Undiagnosed diabetes was detected in 7% of the patients. Among all diabetic patients, 18.8% had diabetes unawareness. Conducting diabetes screening with HbA1c in inpatients and paying special attention to those under 45, males, overweight patients and those without comorbidities may help detect unknown diabetes.

This study was retrospectively registered at the Protocol Registration and Results System (Clinicaltrials.gov PRS)  with the registration number NCT04694326.

Aim: This study had been planned to detect the factors affecting the cost of care in intensive care units. Methods :Between 01 August 2002 and 01 August 2003 patient who stayed more than 48 hours in the intensive care units were followed. Results :The median value of cost was (3668 $). Cost was considered to be ‘increased’ if it was more than 3668 $. In multivariate analysis factors associated with risk of increased cost were hospital acquired infections (OR 4.2621 95% confidence interval 1.688-10.735 p = 0.002), being admitted for post opertive care(OR 2.746 95% confidence interval 1.086-6.947 p=0.033) increased length of stay (OR 3.807 95% confidence interval 1.510-9.597 p= 0.005). The invasive interventions ,severity of ilness scores (SAPS II and APACHE II) and age (>65) were not detected to be independent risk factors for increased cost. Conclusion : Infections, admission for post operative care and increased length of stay were found to be associated with increased cost inpatients followed in intensive care units.

This study was carried out in order to assess the inpatients’ satisfaction levels with physical condition, doctors, nursing, cleaning and food services in Afyon Kocatepe University Ahmet Necdet Sezer Research and Application Hospital. A total of 345 inpatients were participated in this study. A questionnaire was prepared to evaluate the satisfaction levels of inpatients. A face-to-face interview approach was used. The mean satisfaction levels of inpatients were 4.18±0.77 for physical conditions, 4.20±0.90 for doctors, 4.35±0.84 for nursing, 4.14±0.96 for cleaning, and 3.99±1.05 for food services. Statistically significant difference was found between educational status and their satisfaction levels (p

Hospital infections, hospitalization time. are acquired infections in (1, 7). The most common nosocomial infections are urinary system, surgical wound and respiratory system infections (1, 3, 6, 7). The causative microorganisms are mostly bacteria and generally aerobic gram-negative bacilli (1, 3, 5, 7). In its etiology; Factors related to the host, environmental factors and the resistance of the active agent to antibacterials play a role (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7., 8, 9, 10, 11, 12). The aim of the study is to detect microorganisms isolated from materials with suspicious hospital infection and their antibacterial susceptibility in Selçuk University Medical Faculty Hospital, urology, orthopedics and general surgery services. The causative agents found: 53.5% Pseudomonas, 13.9% E. coli, 9.3% Proteus, 9.3% St. aureus was 7.0% Klebsiella 7.0% Enterobacter. In the antibiotic sensitivity test results, resistance up to C92 was observed against some antibacterials.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the seriousness of the clinical condition of the patients in intensive care unit (ICU) and acute stress symptoms of family members.

Patients and Methods: After local ethic committe approval and written informed consent was obtained, we carried out a prospective, descriptive study at a universty hospital in patients’ relatives. Clinical characteristics (APACHE II score) of patients was recorded. First degree relatives  of 60 ICU patients provided demographic data and completed the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Form  (STAI) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) within 24 h of ICU admission and 21 days later.

Results: There were a moderate correlation between APACHE 2 and STAI scores on  day 1 (r =0.477)  and a strong correlation (r = 0.503) on day 21 (p<0.05). A moderate correlation (r = 0.503)  was found between APACHE 2 score and PSQI on day 21. STAI scores were not different between genders on day 1. There was an increase in both sexes in STAI scores on day 21), and the scores ere significantly more in females (p=0.003). While there was no statistically significant difference in PSQI scores on day 1, an increase was found in both sexes on day 21 (p <0.001). Female family members  had more sleep disturbances  (p=0.008). STAI scores were higher in both mothers and fathers on day 1 and 21 (p<0.001).

Conclusions: An increasing relationship was determined between patients' acute physiological condition and anxiety with sleep quality level of patients’ relatives as the time passed.

Aim: The literature revealed that group of COVID-19 patients who experience anosmia and ageusia
symptoms is younger, is predominantly female, and experiences a milder course of the disease. This
study aimed to evaluate the relationship of the presence of anosmia and ageusia symptoms with the
severity of pneumonia and laboratory test results in hospitaliz ed patients with COVID-19.
Patients and Methods: A retrospective evaluation was made of patients who were hospitalized by
the Department of Pulmonology between October 2020-March 2021 and underwent thorax computed
tomography (CT). Thorax CT findings of the patients were scored with a severity score for each lobe and
a total score was obtained. Pneumonia was classified according to the shape, distribution and appearance
of the lesions, and laboratory test results were obtained. These findings were compared according to the
presence of anosmia and ageusia symptoms.
Results: Evaluation was made of a total of 177 patients, comprising 89(50.2%) males and 88(49.8%)
females with a mean age of 53.0±14.5 years (range, 18-89 years). The number of patients who experienced
at least one of the symptoms of anosmia and ageusia (Group 1) was 67(37.9%) and the rest (Group 2)
did not experience any of these symptoms. The Group 1 patients who experienced these symptoms was
younger (p=0.009). No difference was determined between groups regarding the total pneumonia score
and involvement patterns (p> 0.05). The groups were similar in terms of laboratory results(p> 0.05) .
Conclusion: The prevalence of anosmia and ageusia in hospitalized patients is not a small number and
is more common in the younger population. No association was seen between the presence of these
symptoms and milder pneumonia severity and laboratory results. These symptoms do not have prognostic
value for the severity of the disease in hospitalized patients.