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Mammography and Interventional Breast Procedures
Published in Raymond Taillefer, Iraj Khalkhali, Alan D. Waxman, Hans J. Biersack, Radionuclide Imaging of the Breast, 2021
Two types of stereotactic equipment are available—devices that add on to standard upright mammography units, and dedicated prone tables [158,171]. The add-on devices are relatively inexpensive, are small, and allow multipurpose use. Unfortunately, it is difficult for the patient to remain motionless while sitting or standing upright, and also the risk of vasovagal reaction is higher (7%) [175]. Dedicated prone stereotactic devices are expensive, take a large space, and are for single use. However, since the patient is lying prone and the breast is in a depen dent position, the patient's motion is minimal, patient is unable to see the needle during the procedure, vasovagal reaction is very rare, and the procedure is easier and more accurate [171].
Modern Rehabilitation Techniques for COVID-19
Published in Wenguang Xia, Xiaolin Huang, Rehabilitation from COVID-19, 2021
Prone position can increase arterial blood oxygen partial pressure, tidal volume, and dynamic lung compliance. Prone position is used to guide the treatment of patients with ARDS. But complications from lying prone for long periods of time, especially skin problems, are common. Therefore, close monitoring of the skin at the osseous processes is essential. To prevent or treat these complications, an intermittent prone position is recommended.
Birth and post-natal period
Published in Nadia Maria Filippini, Clelia Boscolo, Pregnancy, Delivery, Childbirth, 2020
Inside the house, behaviour was regulated by strict rules and prohibitions, which varied depending on contexts and periods, according to deep-rooted local traditions which, in patriarchal and patrilocal families, saw mothers-in-law in charge of ensuring they were abided by, so once again fulfilling the roles of custodians and guarantors. For the first eight to ten days, a new mother was often not allowed to get out of bed, and in some Italian regions, the sheets could not be changed either, because the whiteness of the fabric was believed to attract blood. Hence, in Italy, a new mother was described as “impagliolata” or “impagiolata”, a term linked to the word for straw (paglia), of which mattresses were made (in other words, bedridden).61 The traditional English term for maternity hospitals (lying-in hospital) also probably derives from the fact that women who have recently given birth, should normally lie in bed.
Treatment of thoracic spine pain and pseudovisceral symptoms with dry needling and manual therapy in a 78-year-old female: A case report
Published in Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 2022
The patient returned 2 days later and reported she had been able to sleep in bed the past two nights. She stated she had some initial discomfort when lying down but the discomfort would resolve and she could then sleep. She reported she had not taken any Tramadol or Tylenol for pain that day. She also reported her shortness of breath with walking was improving. Thoracic AROM was assessed. She was pain-free and functional in forward and backward bending as well as rotation to the left and right. Side bending to the left and right continued to provoke slight discomfort. Thoracic SNAGs were performed in the same manner as described previously. Two sets of six mobilization were performed into left and right side bending. Patient was then positioned in prone and received central PA mobilizations and rib mobilizations as per treatment three. Her thoracic paraspinals were no longer tender so dry needling to this area was not utilized. She remained tender to palpation in the left medial scapula area, therefore six needles were inserted at the medial scapula border in the manner as described in treatment three. The patient then performed bilateral scapula rows to facilitate thoracic extension, with cues to retract and depress her scapulae. Two sets of 15 were performed with resistance of yellow theraband. She then walked four hundred feet without rest. She reported less shortness of breath.
The Relationship between the Sexual Double Standard and Women’s Sexual Health and Comfort
Published in International Journal of Sexual Health, 2022
Michael J. Marks, Tara M. Busch, Ashley Wu
The current research also suggests that traditional gender-role beliefs such as the SDS have implications on women’s sexual health in terms of visiting the OBGYN slightly more frequently. This information could potentially be helpful in training OBGYN doctors, and nurses working in such clinics and medical settings to be sensitive and accepting of women discussing their sexual lives and behaviors. Additionally, it would be potentially beneficial to assess information gathering techniques utilized by OBGYN clinics and practitioners. Many screening questions regarding sexual history are frequently assessed orally. To reduce embarrassment or stigma women feel in association with their sexual history, clinics and providers could change the format of this to an independent survey or paperwork patients fill out on their own before meeting with the practitioner. This could also potentially reduce the number of patients who report lying to their OBGYN (The Swaddle, 2018).
From fear to fight: Patients experiences of early mobilization in intensive care. A qualitative interview study
Published in Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 2022
Annika Söderberg, Veronika Karlsson, Beth Maina Ahlberg, Anita Johansson, Annelie Thelandersson
EM was reported to result in increasing control of the body. To be able to move in bed, to exercise and thus regain some control in the lying position was a pleasant experience and could reduce fear. Furthermore, the other positions gave a sense of control, of being capable of managing again, often expressed using very strong words such as amazing, wonderful, victory, courage to challenge, success, and proud of myself. EM was said to prevent one from getting stuck in oneself and thinking that everything is too difficult. The ability to get out of bed was said to promote the inner power and hope for recovery and to come back to every-day life. To be able to stand again spurred their fighting spirit and encouraged them to continue to strive for independence. Some of the participants found it useful to set goals for their rehabilitation and some found it better to “take the day as it comes” in order to avoid disappointment. I am standing without holding on! … It was a joy … and it spurs you to fight on (16)