• 기본간호학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.63-70
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• 2011

Purpose: This study was done to examine the effects of aroma inhalation therapy on pain post tonsillectomy. Method: A non-equivalent control group pre- and post-test design was used. The research instruments used in this study were a pain perception measurement and vital signs (systolic & diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate levels). Twenty-five patients in the experimental group went through aroma inhalation therapy for ten minutes after the tonsillectomy. The aroma inhalation therapy used was a blended oil, a mixture of Lavender and Loman chamomile in the ratio of 2:1. The 25 patients in the control group did not receive the therapy. Before and after the experiment, both groups were tested for pain (pain perception and vital signs). Collected data were processed with the SPSS WIN. Ver. 14.0 program and analyzed using frequencies, percentages, ${\chi}^2$-test, Fisher's exact test, t-test and ANCOVA. Results: Pain perception of patients was not significantly reduced. However systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate were significantly reduced. Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that aroma inhalation is a partially effective nursing intervention to reduce the post-operative tonsillectomy pain.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.168-171
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• 2019

The treatment outcome remains poor of severe facial injuries because of the high risk of compromised airway or massive bleeding. We experienced two successful treatment cases of severe facial injury by the chainsaw. A 52-year-male had his face injured by the chainsaw during his work. He was transferred to the Level I trauma center using the Doctor-Helicopter. During his flight, bleeding control was tried and the information was given to the trauma surgeons before his arrival. His consciousness was alert and the vital signs were stable. The crushing wound, mandible open fracture, deep laceration of tongue, lip, neck and arterial bleeding were noted around his mandible. Nasotracheal intubation was performed under the bronchoscope-guided. Emergency operation (open reduction & internal fixation, primary repair with neurorrhaphy) was performed. At 30 hospital days, he was discharged with facial palsy on left mandibular area. A 30-year-male had his face injured by the chainsaw. He was transferred to our Level I trauma center from the local hospital. The deep-mutiple lacerations on right upper eyelid and forehead with the bony exposure were noted. The vital signs were stable and emergency operation was performed. He was discharged at 20 hospital days. Bone loss or tissue loss were not devastating than we expected even though the injury was occurred by the chainsaw. Aggressive treatment including airway manipulation or bleeding control and maximal opportunity of therapy are absolutely needed.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.147-150
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• 2024

This case report describes the management of a 51-year-old female patient who arrived at the emergency room with a stab wound to the upper right chest. Immediate medical interventions were undertaken, including blood transfusions and endotracheal intubation. To prevent tension and control bleeding, gauze packing was applied directly through the large open wound. Further surgical exploration identified a laceration in the lung, necessitating a right upper lobe resection. Postoperatively, the patient's vital signs stabilized, and she was subsequently discharged without complications. This case highlights the decision-making process in selecting between an emergency department thoracotomy and an operating room thoracotomy for patients with penetrating chest trauma. It also illustrates the role of gauze packing in managing tension and hemorrhage. In summary, gauze packing can be an effective interim measure for stabilizing patients with traumatic injuries, unstable vital signs, and large open chest wounds, particularly when a chest tube is already in place, to prevent tension and facilitate bleeding control prior to surgical intervention.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제83권5호
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• pp.1128-1133
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• 2022

부갑상선암 수술 중 발생하는 총경동맥 파열은 매우 드물고 생명을 위협하는 질환이다. 저자들은 재발한 부갑상선암을 가진 59세 남자 환자에서 파열된 총경동맥을 응급 피복형 스텐트 삽입을 통해 성공적으로 치료한 증례를 보고한다. 수술 도중 환자의 우측 총경동맥은 갑자기 파열되었고 수술적 대처에도 활력징후가 급속하게 악화되었으나 스텐트 삽입 후 호전되었고 합병증 없이 퇴원하였다.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.169-175
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• 2006

목 적: 상부위장관 내시경은 위장관계 질환을 검사하는 데 매우 유용한 검사이나, 소아에서는 검사에 따른 불안과 불편감으로 시행에 어려움이 많다. 최근에 midazolam 등의 진정제 투여로 이런 것들을 상당부분 개선하고 있다. 저자들은 midazolam 투여시 소아의 활력징후 변화를 측정하여 약제투여의 안전성과 진정 효과를 확인하고자 하였다. 방 법: 2003년 8월부터 2005년 7월까지 연세대학교 의과대학 소아과에 내원하여 상부위장관 내시경 검사를 받은 244명의 소아를 대상으로 midazolam 투여군과 비투여군에서 검사 전과 검사 도중의 산소포화도, 심박동수, 의식상태의 변화 등을 측정하여 그 결과를 조사 분석하였다. 결 과: midazolam 투여군과 비투여군 사이에 생명 활력 징후는 임상적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다. 내시경검사 시 투여된 midazolam의 용량과 의식상태 및 산소포화도 변화사이에 유의한 상관관계는 없었다. 산소포화도는 비투여 및 투여군 양 군에서 검사 전보다 검사 도중에 유의하게 감소하였으나(p<0.01), 양 군 모두에서 산소포화도는 95% 이상으로 유지되어 임상적 의미는 없었다. 심박동수는 비투여 및 투여군 모두에서 검사 전보다 검사 도중이 유의하게 증가되었으나(p<0.01), 양 군 간의 심박동수 증가는 통계학적으로 유의한 차이는 없었다. 투여 용량의 증량에도 진정효과가 더 잘 유도되지 못했으며 대부분의 환아가(76.1%) alert한 의식상태를 유지하여 진정효과가 충분하지 못하였다. 결 론: 본 연구에서 저용량 midazolam을 투여하였을 때 생명활력징후의 안전성은 확인하였으나, 충분한 진정효과 및 기억 상실 효과를 얻기에는 다소 미흡하였다.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.116-120
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• 2011

Purpose: Scalp avulsion is a life-threatening injury that may cause trauma to the forehead, eyebrows, and periauricular tissue. It is difficult to treat scalp avulsion as it may lead to severe bleeding. Therefore, emergency scalp replantation surgery is necessary, and we must consider the function, aesthetics, and psychology of the patients. A case of scalp avulsion leading to massive bleeding was encountered by these authors, which led to a failure to achieve the proper operation conditions in an adequate time period. Methods: A 49-year-old female was hospitalized due to having had her head caught in a rotatory machine, causing complete scalp avulsion which included the dorsum of the nose, both eyebrows, and ears. Emergent microsurgical replantation was performed, where a superficial temporal artery and a vein were anastomosed, but the patient's vital signs were too unstable for further operation due to excessive blood loss. Three days after the microanastomosis, venous congestion developed at the replanted scalp, and a medicinal leech was used. Leech therapy resolved the venous congestion. A demarcation then developed between the vitalized scalp tissue and the necrotized area. Debridement was performed 2 times on the necrotized scalp area. Finally, split-thickness skin graft with a dermal acellular matrix ($Matriderm^{(R)}$) was performed on the defective areas, which included the left temporal area, the occipital area, and both eyebrows. Results: The forehead, vertex, right temporal area, and half of the occipital area were successfully replanted, and the hair at the replanted scalp was preserved. As stated above, two-thirds of the scalp survived; the patient could cover the skin graft area with her hair, and could wear a wig. Conclusion: Complete scalp avulsion needs emergent replantation with microsurgical revascularization, but it often leads to serious vital conditions. We report a case with acceptable results, although the microanastomosed vessel was minimal due to the patient's unstable vital signs.

• 한국HCI학회논문지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.11-21
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• 2014

본 논문은 시각 정보로 인해 유발되는 어지럼증(Visually Induced Motion Sickness, VIMS)에 따른 뇌전도(EEG)와 활력 징후(vital sign)의 신체적 반응 및 유발 요인에 대한 분석에 대한 연구이며, 피험자 상태 기반의 동영상 모션 보정을 위한 선행 연구로 수행되었다. 이를 위해 어지럼증을 유발하는 동영상을 제작하여 총 11명의 피험자들에 대한 설문조사와 실험을 수행하였다. 동영상 제작을 위해 모션 벡터 추출 기법인 옵티컬 플로우(optical flow) 측정법을 이용하여 VIMS 유발 동영상으로부터 전역 모션을 추출하고 이를 모션이 없는 동영상에 적용하여 인위적인 모션을 갖는 동영상을 제작하였다. 실험 동영상은 콘텐츠 종류에 따라 영화, 텍스트 두 종류로 분류되며, 적용된 모션 강도에 따라 콘텐츠 별 세 편씩 총 여섯 편의 실험 동영상을 제작하였다. 피험자가 시청하는 동안 간이 뇌전도 측정기를 이용하여 실시간으로 뇌전도를 측정하였고, 이와 동시에 전자혈압계를 이용해 최고/최저 혈압과 맥박을 주기적으로 측정하였다. 측정된 뇌전도 신호는 채널 별 신호 간 상관도(correlation) 연산을 통해 얻어진 Distance Map(DM)을 활용하여 분석하였으며, 측정된 신체 반응 지수와 모션 강도 및 설문조사 결과와 관계에 대한 정량적 분석 및 분류를 수행하였다. 결과 분석을 통해 동영상의 모션 강도와 동영상 시청 전후의 신체 반응의 변화 정도에 따라 모션과 피험자가 느끼는 어지럼에 대한 상관관계를 분석하여 피험자를 특정한 그룹으로 분류할 수 있었다.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.950-959
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• 2008

Purpose: The present study was conducted in order to examine claustrophobia, noise sensitivity and vital signs according to anxiety sensitivity level in patients who have Magnet Resonance Imaging(MRI). Methods: With 100 outpatients, we measured anxiety sensitivity, claustrophobia, noise sensitivity and vital sign before and after MRI. Measuring tools were ASI, CLQ-M, and NSI. Data were collected from February to March, 2008. Results: The ASI score was higher in women than in men(p < .05), and no statistically significant difference was observed according to age, region of scanning, experience in MRI, and the use of contrast agent. Both men and women patients showed the same ASI score and decrease in CLQ M and NSI between before and after MRI. In women, ASI, CLQ M and NSI were in positive correlation with one another(p < .001), and in men, there was no correlation between ASI and CLQ M, and positive correlation was observed with NSI(p < .05). In comparison according to ASI level, blood pressure and pulse rate were not different in men and women. CLQ M was not different in men, but was different in women(p < .001). NSI was different in both men and women(men p < .05; women p < .001). Conclusion: MRI may cause claustrophobia in patients with high anxiety sensitivity, and noise appears to aggravate anxiety. In particular, claustrophobia was more serious in women than in men. Therefore, it is necessary to develop nursing interventions to reduce anxiety sensitivity particularly for female patients, and to make plans to educate and lower noise before MRI in order to reduce claustrophobia.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.399-403
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• 1998

To clarify the anesthetic effect of acupoint injection(aquapupuncture) using general anasthetics in dogs, 18 mongrel dogs were divided into control and two experimental groups(Tian-ping+Bai-hui : Tian-ping group and San-yang-luo+Gong-sun group : San -yang- lux group). Control group was intramuscularly injected with ketamine hydrochloride, 22 mg/ kg of body weight into the thigh and experimental groups were injected into each acupoint with half volume of dosage, respectively. Clinical findings(recumbency time, induction time of anesthesia, time of head lift and standing time) and changes of vital sign(temperature, heart rate and respiration rate) were investigates at pre-anesthesia, during anesthesia and poststanding, respectively. In recumbency time San-yang-luo groupui<0.05) and Tian-ping group (p<0.05) were faster than that of control, respectively and Tian-ping group was the fastest. In induction time of anesthesia San-yang-luo group was similar to that of control, however, Tian-ping group was faster than that of control(p

• 한국IT서비스학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.113-125
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• 2008

To test if the developed ubiquitous health care devices working well and vital information could be collected and monitored systematically through internet and to test if the devices and services could be used further. Kyungwon University, KT Co., Gil Medical Center, LIG Nex1 Co., and Sujeong Health Center conducted an ubiquitous health care demonstration project in Sujeong-Gu, Sungnam, Korea from Mar. 5 to May 16. We developed and applied several medical devices to monitor health of the elderly in their houses through internet. The devices were sphygmomanometer, glucometer, body fat scale, Health Pad, and activity sensor. We distributed the devices to 20 recipients of home care and 7 diabetes patients. After received the devices and were explained how to use them, they used the devices in their houses. The vital signs of the residents were monitored through internet. A nurse monitored and consulted their vital signs in the monitoring center in Kyungwon University during the demonstration period. The consultant called them and consulted on their blood pressure, blood sugar level, and body fat after a few seconds they used the devices as well as provision of recommended contents such as diets and activities through Health Pad. To investigate cognition and satisfaction of the participants for the devices, we surveyed the participants at the end of the demonstration period. For the change in blood pressure, blood sugar level, and activities, we conducted statistical test. After the demonstration period. cognition and satisfaction for the devices and change in blood pressure, blood sugar level, and activities were evaluated. Most of the participants were acknowledged how to use the device and satisfied with the use of the devices. The internet monitoring and services are considered to be promising because most of the participants were satisfied especially because somebody was monitoring their health status. However some weaknesses such as short battery life of the activity sensor, lack of connection of consultations with hospitals, and low understanding on usage of some of the devices need to be complemented.