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D. Mcdougall - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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A versatile hand splint
2016Co-Authors: A. S. Jain, D. McdougallAbstract:Splintage plays a major part in the management and rehabilitation of the hand following injury, infection and operation. It is essential to have a simple, comfortable, and firm but flexible splint. This should be available "off the shelf', but be acceptable to the patient and to the treating clinician. This paper will describe a splint which not only has these qualities, bet is cheap and is re-usable after washing. The splint is made of high density Plastazote and is available in two sizes for each hand. It is moulded into the shape of the functional position of the hand and can easily be trimmed with Bandage Scissors to give a precise fitting. The splint has been evaluated following surgery on fifty hands. Its fabrication, use and simplicity are discussed
A. S. Jain - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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A versatile hand splint
2016Co-Authors: A. S. Jain, D. McdougallAbstract:Splintage plays a major part in the management and rehabilitation of the hand following injury, infection and operation. It is essential to have a simple, comfortable, and firm but flexible splint. This should be available "off the shelf', but be acceptable to the patient and to the treating clinician. This paper will describe a splint which not only has these qualities, bet is cheap and is re-usable after washing. The splint is made of high density Plastazote and is available in two sizes for each hand. It is moulded into the shape of the functional position of the hand and can easily be trimmed with Bandage Scissors to give a precise fitting. The splint has been evaluated following surgery on fifty hands. Its fabrication, use and simplicity are discussed
A Hearnden - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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An adjunct to safe cement removal in revision shoulder arthroplasty
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2014Co-Authors: Joideep Phadnis, A HearndenAbstract:TECHNIQUE An appropriately sized splint is selected for the injured digit. It should be tight enough to limit flexion at the PIPJ but still sufficiently loose to not constrict the digit. The splint is cut at the distal end using a large pair of plaster or Bandage Scissors. Care is taken to trim any sharp edges. The splint is then passed over the DIPJ on to the PIPJ and secured with tape to ensure the splint does not slip (Fig 1).
Joideep Phadnis - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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An adjunct to safe cement removal in revision shoulder arthroplasty
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2014Co-Authors: Joideep Phadnis, A HearndenAbstract:TECHNIQUE An appropriately sized splint is selected for the injured digit. It should be tight enough to limit flexion at the PIPJ but still sufficiently loose to not constrict the digit. The splint is cut at the distal end using a large pair of plaster or Bandage Scissors. Care is taken to trim any sharp edges. The splint is then passed over the DIPJ on to the PIPJ and secured with tape to ensure the splint does not slip (Fig 1).
Sheldon Middleton - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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BSAVA Pocketbook for Vets
2013Co-Authors: Sheldon MiddletonAbstract:The small animal general practitioner is frequently required to recall and act upon knowledge spanning the veterinary discipline, from dermatology and haematology to neurology and exotics, all within a morning’s consults. The goliath texts of the practice library are often less accessible during a full afternoon of appointments or a busy solo night shift, and therefore this is precisely the setting in which the BSAVA’s latest initiative aims to provide support. The BSAVA Pocketbook for Vets condenses key points of information from a number of the BSAVA’s existing resources, including the BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice, the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary and various BSAVA Manuals, into a single book. Considerable thought has been given to the book’s application in practice, with a durable finish and size which makes it as easily pocketed as a thermometer or pair of Bandage Scissors. The inside front and back covers contain useful contact numbers and emergency drug doses for quick reference and even a ruler; a handy tool in the scaling and description of radiographs. The range of topics covered is broad and targets the most common presentations, drugs and protocols; from the Modified Glasgow Coma Scale to biological data of hamsters. There are inevitable omissions as it would be impossible to include information pertinent to every practitioner whilst keeping the book lightweight. Therefore ample space is designated for notes throughout, allowing the user to add topics which are relevant to their experience and working environment. This personalization significantly adds to the book’s versatility and practical application. The book is organised alphabetically, which at first feels quite haphazard, with an algorithm for CPCR nestled between doses of Carbimazole and Carprofen, but in practice where the priority is speed of accessing a particular nugget of information, this system is ideal. There is a brief index of drug trade/generic names to aid midnight trawls through pharmacy shelves, but the alphabetical arrangement otherwise negates the need for a bulky index. Clever use of tables, algorithms and diagrams allows information to be presented in a compact and clear manner, whilst comprehensive referencing of sources facilitates further reading where necessary. As is acknowledged in the preface, the pocketbook does not attempt to replace the practice library, but to complement it. The most obvious group to benefit from this book would be new graduates and I believe it would greatly aid their transition into practice. By enabling them to efficiently double-check or jog the memory on key facts in an unfamiliar environment, more attention can be focussed on clinical decision-making skills. It would also be a useful point of quick reference for any clinician involved in first-opinion small animal work, regardless of level of experience. This tiny book has been thoughtfully composed from a practitioner’s perspective and its strengths shine through in abundance from the working clinician’s pocket. The BSAVA Pocketbook for Vets is another useful resource in the BSAVA’s arsenal in supporting its members working on the front line of small animal veterinary medicine.
