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Effects of hydrogen peroxide mouthwash on preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients admitted to the intensive care unit

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (5), 2016
Abstract Aims The aim of the study was to determine the effect of hydrogen peroxide (HP) mouthwash on the incidence of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Methods This was a randomized clinical trial conducted on 68 patients. The intervention gro...

Higher positive identification of malignant CSF cells using the cytocentrifuge than the Suta chamber

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (10), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To define how to best handle cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimens to obtain the highest positivity rate for the diagnosis of malignancy, comparing two different methods of cell concentration, sedimentation and cytocentrifugation. Methods A retrospective analysis of 411 CSF reports. ...

The relevance of trunk evaluation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: the segmental assessment of trunk control

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (10), 2016
ABSTRACT The aim was to describe trunk control in ambulant and non-ambulant patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of a sample of 50 DMD patients, (M age = 16.7 years) who underwent the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo). A seven-level scale of...

A simple scoring system for predicting early major complications in spine surgery: the cumulative effect of age and size of surgery

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (10), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the cumulative effect of risk factors associated with early major complications in postoperative spine surgery. Methods Retrospective analysis of 583 surgically-treated patients. Early “major” complications were defined as those that may lead to permanent det...

The maintenance of modified electroconvulsive therapy combined with risperidone is better than risperidone alone in preventing relapse of schizophrenia and improving cognitive function

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (10), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the effect of maintenance modified electroconvulsive therapy (MECT) on schizophrenic patients. Methods From June 2012 to June 2014, 62 patients with schizophrenia, who had recovered from a successful course of acute MECT, were recruited. Thirty-one patients received mai...

Assessment of an intervention aimed at early discontinuation of intravenous antimicrobial therapy in a Brazilian University hospital

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (5), 2016
Abstract Many interventions demonstrate success in adapting the duration of intravenous antibiotic therapy, but few studies have been conducted in developing countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention in the induction of early discontinuation of intravenous anti...

Antimicrobial susceptibility of Brazilian Clostridium difficile strains determined by agar dilution and disk diffusion

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (5), 2016
Abstract Clostridium difficile is a leading cause of diarrhea in hospitalized patients worldwide. While metronidazole and vancomycin are the most prescribed antibiotics for the treatment of this infection, teicoplanin, tigecycline and nitazoxanide are alternatives drugs. Knowledge on the antibiotic susce...

Atrial Strain and Strain Rate: A Novel Method for the Evaluation of Atrial Stunning

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (4), 2016
Abstract Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia seen in adults. Atrial stunning is defined as the temporary mechanical dysfunction of the atrial appendage developing after AF has returned to sinus rhythm (SR). Objectives: We aimed to evaluate atrial contractile functions by ...

Paramedian forehead flap combined with hinge flap for nasal tip reconstruction

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (5,supl.1), 2016
Abstract The paramedian forehead flap is a great option for restoration of complex nasal defects. For full-thickness defects, it may be used alone or in combination with other methods. We present a patient with a basal cell carcinoma on the distal nose treated by Mohs micrographic surgery, and a resultin...