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Non-invasive mechanical ventilation after the successful weaning: a comparison with the venturi mask

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (6), 2016
Abstract Background and objectives: This study compared the rates of acute respiratory failure, reintubation, length of intensive care stay and mortality in patients in whom the non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) was applied instead of the routine venturi face mask (VM) application after a succe...

Use of miniplates as a method for orthodontic anchorage: a case report

ABSTRACT Introduction: Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) have been developed to be used as direct adjuncts in orthodontic treatment and have facilitated treatment of more complex orthodontic cases, including patients with dental impaction. Objectives: This clinical case reports the applicability of T...

Avaliação fonoaudiológica para decanulação traqueal em pacientes acometidos por traumatismo cranioencefálico

CoDAS; 28 (6), 2016
RESUMO Objetivo Descrever o efeito da conduta fonoaudiológica no processo de decanulação traqueal em indivíduos com traumatismo cranioencefálico (TCE). Método Estudo clínico transversal prospectivo controlado. Participaram deste estudo dois grupos de indivíduos com TCE confirmado por tomografia...

Swing mesh versus Modified Kugel mesh for primary inguinal hernia repair. A prospective randomized clinical trial

Acta cir. bras; 31 (12), 2016
ABSTRACT PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new mesh in the pre-peritoneal repair of inguinal hernia. METHODS We randomly divided 120 patients undergoing pre-peritoneal repair into 2 groups between March 2012 and December 2013. The patients were randomized to receive the Swing mesh (n=60;...

Análisis diferencial de instrumentos ultrasonicos vs instrumentos rotatorios en osteotomía, empleando modelos animales in vivo
Differential anlysis of ultrasonic vs. rotating instruments in osteotomy, using in vivo animal models

Evid. odontol. clín; 2 (2), 2016
Objetivos: El presente estudio se realizó con el objetivo de demostrar que la adaptación de los insertos de un equipo de piezocirugía a un equipo de ultrasonido convencional, es una alternativa viable para la ultiización en las cirugía que incluyan secciones óseas, porque se logra conservar los pri...

Segurança do paciente: embalagens, acondicionamento e tempo de guarda de materiais esterilizados na atenção básica

Ciênc. cuid. saúde; 15 (4), 2016
RESUMO As unidades básicas de saúde possuem grande demanda de procedimentos médicos, de enfermagem e odontológicos, dos quais dependem a segurança da assistência e do paciente. O objetivo deste estudo foi compreender como enfermeiros, técnicos, auxiliares em enfermagem e auxiliares de consultório...

Tomar leche no siempre es bueno.….. un accidente que a todos nos puede suceder
Drinking milk is not always good ... ... an accident that can happen to all of us

Rev. med. interna Guatem; 20 (3), 2016
En pacientes que se presentan con disfagia y/o odinofagia súbitas después de ingerir alimentos, debemos sospechar la ingestión de un cuerpo extraño. Los cuerpos extraños en esófago no siempre son visibles en una radiografía de cuello, por lo que debemos utilizar otros métodos diagnósticos como l...

Utility of Ultraportable Echocardiography in the Preoperative Evaluation of Noncardiac Surgery

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (5), 2016
Abstract Background: The ultraportable echocardiogram machine, with relevant portability and easiness in performing diagnoses, when in experienced hands, may contribute to the reliability of preoperative evaluation in noncardiac surgeries. Objectives: To assess cardiac function parameters in patients a...

Retrospective comparative study of rigid and flexible ureteroscopy for treatment of proximal ureteral stones

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT Background: We analyzed the outcome and complications of rigid (R-URS) and flexible (F-URS) ureteroscopic lithotripsy for treatment of proximal ureteric stone (PUS). Subjects and methods: Retrospective data of 135 patients (93 males and 42 females) submitted to R-URS and F-URS for treatment of...