Hand Bags Research Articles

The posture of school children and its problem

The posture of school children was studied to find the method to correct their poor postures. The development of the back muscles which are related to the posture maintenance and the equilibrium was also examined.Moire-topography method was used for measurement. Subjects were 537 boys and girls at 2nd to 6th grade of elementary school and the their full-length bach figures were photogrphed.The following results were obtained.1. Those who had an abnormal posture were 239 pupils, 44.5% of the whole. Those who had a normal one were 298, 55.5%.2. As for the reform training, the following exercise proved to be effective. The child whose right side waist is higher than the left should turn the face rightward, wherever practicable, carry the bag in the right hand, and stand on an inclined plane as the right side on the inclined side. The child whose left waist is higher than the right should do the reverse movements.3. Most of the child who had good posture could stand on one leg with eyes closed for longer time, and balanced themselves on the forward side of their legs when they stood correct. Their good poise had no relation to the development of the back muscles.

Assessing PTFE bags for the treatment of hand burns.

A report of a trial comparing the effectiveness of polythene and polytetrafluoroethylene hand bags in the treatment of burns.

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia and the management of persistent foetal circulation.

Twenty-two cases of diaphragmatic hernia, presenting from 1978 to 1982, were reviewed. Sixteen patients presented before 24 hours of life, of whom nine survived (56%). Six were late presenters who all did well. Seven babies had ten documented episodes of persistent foetal circulation (PFC) occurring as early as three hours postoperatively, although three babies had episodes in their second week. Hyperventilation, with hand bagging, was successful in treating five out of six episodes of PFC (83%), without complication. Tolazoline caused improvement in two out of four episodes of PFC but was associated with significant complications. We recommend early and sometimes persistent use of hyperventilation by hand bagging as a means of managing PFC in diaphragmatic hernia.

NECROTIZING TRACHEO-BRONCHITIS: A NEW COMPLICATION OF NEONATAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION

In 1982-83 7 neonates in 2 hospitals have developed sloughing of tracheal mucosa while on assisted ventilation. Gestation ranged from 26-40 wks; weight from 0.9-3 kg. Primary diagnosis was RDS in 4, persistent fetal circulation in 2 and aspiration in 1. 5 died at 1-4 days of age. At autopsy a thick basophilic membrane of necrotic epithelium and submucosa involved the distal part of the trachea and bronchi totally obstructing the airway in 2 patients. Repeated bronchoscopy in the survivors removed the obstructive plugs. Clinically all cases showed upper airway obstruction with poor chest movement, air trapping and severe CO2 retention. Pressure limited conventional ventilators were used initially followed by a trial of high frequency oscillation in 3. Peak pressures >35 cmH20 were used in 6. Hand bagging using dry 100% O2 was given for periods of 10-90 min. to all.

Positive Pressure Hand Ventilation: Potential Errors in Estimating Inflation Pressures

Despite increasing electronic sophistication in the design of mechanical ventilators, there has been persistent dependence on hand bagging in acute neonatal respiratory failure. Hand ventilation continues to be clinically useful in preparation for the application of the mechanical ventilator and to support airway suctioning.1 High inflation peak pressures can lead to the development of pulmonary air leaks; therefore, the use of a pressure manometer with neonatal hand bag ventilation equipment is widely recommended.2,3 Although no manufacturer currently markets a pressure manometer designed exclusively for use with neonatal hand ventilation equipment, many neonatal intensive care centers currently use diaphragm-type manometers for this purpose.

The use of hand bags compared with a conventional dressing in the treatment of superficial burns of the hand

A prospective trial was carried out comparing the use of four different forms of hand bags and also a conventional boxing glove dressing in the treatment of superficial burns of the hand. The methods were a plain polythene bag, a polythene bag plus Flamazine, a Silastic glove and an Opsite sandwich dressing. The various groups were assessed for comfort, speed of healing, mobility of the hand, bacteriology and antibiotics and nursing acceptability. The hand bags appeared to have an advantage in ease of application and in allowing the patient independence. It is suggested that an antiseptic cream should be added to the bags when used.

With Black Bag in Hand

With Black Bag in Hand

With Black Bag in Hand

With Black Bag in Hand

AMBULANCE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PREMATURE INFANTS

A most important epoch in the life of the premature infant is that period between birth and the institution of some proper method for the prevention of thermal shock. It is the experience of all institutions receiving such infants that many of them are lost through carelessness in protecting them during the first hours after birth. The electrically heated bag here illustrated is constructed to meet conditions encountered in the home and during transportation of infants from distant points by train or automobile. It is designed as a part of the obstetric department equipment for general and special hospitals or other institutions likely to be called on for the temporary care of premature infants. The hand bag is of leather and steel construction, 24 inches long, 14 inches wide and 17 inches deep. An even temperature is maintained by electric heat with thermostatic control. A composite

HEATED BED FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PREMATURE INFANTS

This electrically heated bag is constructed to meet conditions encountered in the home and in transporting premature infants from distant points by train or automobile. It is designed as a part of the obstetric department equipment for general and special hospitals or other institutions likely to be called on for the temporary care of premature infants. The hand bag is of leather and steel construction, 19½ inches long, 9½ inches wide and 15 inches deep. It is divided into two compartments, the lower containing electric heating units, and the upper the crib. It is ventilated through the top by means of an adjustable slide. Observation of the infant is made possible through a glass window in the front of the bag, and a thermometer is fastened on the inside at the window in such a position that it may be easily read from without. The bag is electrically lighted, the