What precautions are necessary when caring for a patient with hepatitis B?
What precautions are necessary when caring for a patient with hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B carriers should practice good hygiene so that close contacts are not directly exposed to their blood or other body fluids. Carriers should not share razors, toothbrushes or any other object that may become contaminated with blood.
Does hepatitis need contact precautions?
Hepatitis C is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). While people with HCV need to take precautions to prevent transmission to others, they do not need to self-isolate. HCV spreads through contact with blood that contains the virus.
What is the Watson-Jones approach?
Watson-Jones Approach. The original Watson-Jones anterolateral approach to the hip, as popularized by Sir Reginald Watson-Jones in the 1930s, was described through the interval between the tensor fascia lata and the gluteus medius (1).
What is the Watson Jones approach to hip abduction?
Watson-Jones Approach. The anterior one-third of the gluteus medius insertion is released off of the tip of the greater trochanter by means of a short transverse incision. It is important to note that the muscle fibers of the anterior one-third of the gluteus medius run antero-obliquely, serving a hip flexor function in addition to hip abduction.
Is a minimally invasive Watson-Jones approach better than traditional transgluteal technique?
The patient is requesting a minimally invasive Watson-Jones approach, as he has heard post-operative mobility is significantly improved compared with a traditional transgluteal technique. What should the patient be told to expect regarding early post-operative gait kinematics when comparing these surgical approaches?
What is the Watson Jones approach to osteotomy?
Watson-Jones Approach. A Chevron-type osteotomy of the trochanter allows for more stable fixation than a straight or oblique osteotomy and increases surface area for healing of the osteotomy site. In addition, release of the inferior hip capsule will also mobilize the femur further to allow for more extensile acetabular exposure.