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BBC News
7 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Inflatable pillow trialled to help reposition critically-ill patients
An innovative inflatable pillow is being trialled to help move and reposition patients in intensive care faster and in a safer pillow is placed under a critically-ill patient, who may be sedated or ventilated, and is slowly inflated in sections to lift their chest and hip, helping ward staff safely reposition device, which is being trialled at Royal United Hospitals (RUH) in Bath, was co-developed by its clinicians and a team of researchers from the University of Bath."Moving critically-ill patients is a significant challenge on intensive care wards worldwide," said Dr Alexander Lunt, senior lecturer in mechanical engineering at the University of Bath. Clinical trials using the Inflatable Prone Repositioning Device - known as 'BathMat' - began in late trials are backed by a 14-month funding award from the National Institute for Health and Care Research. Further trials will involve 30 patients from four NHS intensive care units, including Southmead Hospital in North Bristol, Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester and Derriford Hospital in assistance provided by the BathMat has the added benefit of reducing the number of staff needed to move a patient from five to key outcomes experts will measure will include reductions in staff time required to reposition patients and reduction of pressure injuries, like Jerome Condry, chief investigator and research fellow at Royal United Hospitals Bath, said that other ICU teams were showing enthusiasm for the device."Teams recognise the potential our device has to making repositioning proned (face-down) patients easier and safer for everyone involved," he said."We've already had other trusts reach out asking how they can access the device."
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Wiltshire man goes home the same day after major robotic cancer surgery
A cancer patient returned home the same day after undergoing major surgery. Eddie Harvey, 67, underwent a successful robotic radical prostatectomy at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath NHS Foundation Trust. He returned to his Corsham home on the same day, only the second RUH patient to have this type of surgery and make it home in the same day. The Da Vinci surgical robot was used to perform the operation. Read more: Wiltshire man to be sentenced for Devizes attempted murder The robot was funded by RUH's charity, RUHX. It allows surgeons to perform complex procedures with precision and minimal access. Mr Harvey said: "I was referred to the RUH by my GP after a check-up, and an MRI scan at the hospital showed there was suspicion of cancer in my prostate. "I then had prostate biopsies which confirmed it. "Within a couple of weeks I was having the surgery. "Everything moved really quickly, I was so impressed. "I arrived at hospital at 7am on the morning of the operation and was back home later that night. "I was a bit surprised but delighted that I could be back home in my own bed that same day. "There was no pressure on me to go home that day, but I felt good and had complete trust in the surgeon who I knew wouldn't have let me leave if he didn't think I was ready to. "I know that being discharged on the same day for this kind of surgery isn't going to be possible for everyone, but for those who are eligible it's fantastic." The surgery was led by consultant urological and robotic surgeon Ayman Ali. He said: "This really is a fantastic achievement for the RUH and will hopefully be the start of many similar operations where patients can now return home the same day. "This is now possible due to the use of the robot, which provides better precision and accuracy which also enhances recovery times too. Read more: Bid to save beloved £750k Chippenham farm falls short "While same day discharge will not be suitable for all patients, we know that being at home can aid patient recovery and lead to better outcomes for the people we care for. "I would like to say a huge thank you to our dedicated surgical and anaesthetic team, nursing staff in our Day Surgery Unit, and urology specialist nurses who have made this milestone possible. "This accomplishment is a testament to our shared commitment to innovation and delivering exceptional patient-centred care." The surgical robot is now used in a range of surgeries at the RUH, including gynaecology oncology and colorectal operations.
BBC News
15-04-2025
- BBC News
Headlines: Mischief of mice and nightclub security
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Our pick of local website stories A Bristol nightclub is increasing its security measures in a bid to stop needle spiking. Daisy's in Clifton now requires two forms of ID upon entry and has hired private paramedics to patrol the dancefloor in case of an emergency.A series of colourful murals painted by a local artist and teacher have been unveiled in a forgotten Salisbury alleyway. After more than a year of work, the Pepys' Walk Mural has transformed the dingy space.A mischief of mice turned a Swindon celebrity's Ferrari into a "£200k mouse house." Matt Fiddes, Michael Jackson's former bodyguard, found the rodents had chewed through the wiring after seeking refuge during the cold owner of Pontins holiday park has been charged with corporate manslaughter after an air conditioning duct fell on guests at the Brean resort. Among them was grandmother Wendy Jones, 68, who died after six months in hospital. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media A Taunton man currently experiencing homelessness has been inundated with job offers, after his makeshift sign appealing for work attracted attention online. A surgical robot at Royal United Hospitals Bath has enhanced prostate cancer surgeries by providing better precision and accuracy. This enhances recovery times and allows for same-day discharge for eligible people have been arrested after an activist group targeted an insurance company in Bristol by spraying the offices with red paint. Palestine Action claims Allianz provide mandatory insurance for Elbit Systems, Israel's biggest arms Wetland Centre is nearing the finish line for its Estuary Shoreline transformation project, turning the old Flamingo 'snake-way' into an all-weather event space with wetland wildflower meadows.
