ObjectiveTo analyze standards of alginate-based medical devices at home and abroad, and to emphasize key issues of quality control that should be concerned about.MethodsBased on investigation of alginate application in medical devices and alginate-related medical standards, alginate-related technical indicators and quality control points were comprehensively analyzed.ResultsWith the rapid development of alginate-based medical materials and medical devices, the relevant standards at home and abroad have been elaborated on the basic technical indicators and detection methods. In addition to Chinese Pharmacopoeia, China has issued one alginate standard for tissue engineering and three alginate related product standards.ConclusionConsidering the special physical and chemical properties of alginate, researchers also need to focus on the sterilization method, expiry date, molecular weight, and ratio of α-L-guluronic acid to β-D-mannuronic acid of alginate, and impurity content.
ObjectiveTo investigate whether continuous quality improvement (CQI) measures can reduce the episodes of peritonitis.
MethodsWe analyzed the data of 114 cases of peritoneal dialysis related peritonitis from January to December 2011 before applying CQI measures and 72 cases from January and December 2012 after applying CQI measures in West China Hospital. Then we studied the episodes, cause and pathogenic bacteria species of peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients. We implemented the process of reducing the episodes of peritonitis by applying PDCA four-step design: plan-do-check-act.
ResultsThe episodes of peritonitis were reduced from per 60.8 patient-months (0.197/patient-years) to per 66.6 patient-months (0.180/patient-years) after applying CQI measures. The positive rate of pathogenic bacteria culture was both 50.0% before and after applying CQI measures, in which 66.7% were gram-positive cocci. The curing rate of peritonitis was increased from 57 case/times (76.3%) to 87 case/times (79.2%). Switching to hemodialysis rate was reduced from 17 cases/times (14.9%) to 10 cases/times (13.9%). Death cases was reduced from 9 cases/times (7.9%) to 5 cases/times (6.9%).
ConclusionThese results show that the incidence of peritoneal dialysis related peritonitis decreases and the curing rate increases through CQI measures.
Objective To summarize the best evidence for prevention and management of joint dislocation after total hip arthroplasty (THA) and provide evidence-based support for reducing the occurrence of joint dislocation after THA. Methods The databases and websites related to prevention and management of joint dislocation after THA were searched, mainly including clinical decisions, guidelines, expert consensuses, evidence summaries, systematic reviews. The search period was from January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2025. Results Finally, 12 articles were included, including 2 guidelines, 4 systematic reviews, 4 clinical decisions, and 2 evidence summaries. The 5 dimensions of evaluation, preventive measures, early dislocation identification, daily activity recommendations, and health education were summarized and organized into 25 pieces of evidence. Conclusions The overall quality of the evidence related to the prevention and management of joint dislocation after THA summarized in this study is good. Medical staff should selectively apply the evidence based on clinical situations to develop safe, scientific, and personalized anti-dislocation plans for patients, in order to reduce the occurrence of joint dislocation and improve patient prognosis.