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Risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage according to the Robson classification in a low-risk maternity hospital

Abstract Objective To evaluate the risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) according to the Robson Classification in a low-risk maternity hospital. Methods We conducted retrospective cohort study by analyzing the medical records of pregnant women attended in a low-risk maternity hospital, during...

Prevalence of macrosomic newborn and maternal and neonatal complications in a high-risk maternity

Abstract Objective Evaluate the prevalence of macrosomic newborns (birth weight above 4000 grams) in a high-risk maternity from 2014 to 2019, as well as the maternal characteristics involved, risk factors, mode of delivery and associated outcomes, comparing newborns weighing 4000-4500 grams and those w...

Patient positioning in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery: strategies to prevent injuries and improve outcomes

Abstract Effective patient positioning is a critical factor influencing surgical outcomes, mainly in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) where precise positioning facilitates optimal access to the surgical field. This paper provides a comprehensive exploration of the significance of strategic p...

Maternal Education Level as a Risk Factor for Early Childhood Caries
Maternal Education Level as a Risk Factor for Early Childhood Caries

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with dental caries in Brazilian preschool children aged 2 to 5 years. Material and Methods: The following independent variables were evaluated: dental caries, dental trauma, and malocclusions. Data were analyzed using the Mann-...

Which Dental Procedures Lead to Greater Distress During Children's Dental Treatment? A Cohort Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess children's self-reported distress during dental procedures and investigate risk factors. Material and Methods: A total of 163 children (3-10 years old) were included from a clinical trial on diagnostic strategies for evaluating restorations in primary teeth. Treatment plan...

Ergonomía en endoscopia: visualización de una herramienta indispensable en endoscopia

Gastroenterol. latinoam; 35 (2), 2024
Endoscopic ergonomics, the study of the endoscopist’s interaction with their work environment, aims to adapt tools and actions to their physical and psychological characteristics. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are highly prevalent among endoscopists (39-89%), mainly due to repetitive movements. This...

Tips y fundamentos para el uso de la unidad electroquirúrgica en endoscopia

Gastroenterol. latinoam; 35 (2), 2024
Electrosurgical unit (ESU) is a critical piece of equipment in any endoscopy rooms because is used in the ma- jority of endoscopic therapeutic procedures. However, many endoscopists are not well-trained on their use and their physical bases are usually not properly studied or understood. A good understan...

Nível de estresse e fatores contribuintes percebidos por acadêmicos de enfermagem no ambiente formativo

Objetivo: identificar o nível de estresse e os fatores contribuintes percebidos por acadêmicos de enfermagem no ambiente formativo. Método: estudo descritivo-correlacional, realizado entre dezembro de 2022 a abril de 2023 com 126 estudantes de enfermagem de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior públic...

Breastfeeding and factors associated with the neuropsychomotor development of children living in social vulnerability

Abstract Objective: to determine the association between breastfeeding and associated factors with neuropsychomotor development of children living in social vulnerability. Methods: cross-sectional study within a socially vulnerable community. Households with children aged seven to 72 months, and their ...

Skin-to-skin contact and late-onset sepsis in newborns weighing up to 1.800g: a cohort study

Abstract Objectives: to evaluate the association between the time to initiate the first skin-to-skin contact (SSC) and the daily practice time with the rates of late-onset sepsis in newborns ≤1,800g. Methods: a multicentric cohort study was carried out at the neonatal units located in three Brazi...