Results: 35

Subjective visual vertical after treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Abstract Introduction: Otolith function can be studied by testing the subjective visual vertical, because the tilt of the vertical line beyond the normal range is a sign of vestibular dysfunction. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a disorder of one or more labyrinthine semicircular canals caused b...

Checklist da prona segura: construção e implementação de uma ferramenta para realização da manobra de prona

RESUMO Objetivo: Construir e implementar um instrumento (checklist) para melhoria do cuidado na manobra prona. Métodos: Estudo aplicativo, qualitativo e descritivo. O instrumento foi desenvolvido a partir de ampla revisão da literatura, para construção de um protocolo de atendimento assistencial,...

Comparação de valores de pressão arterial invasiva média do paciente crítico em diferentes decúbitos

Introdução: A interpretação acurada dos valores de pressão arterial invasiva (PAI) na unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) auxilia o diagnóstico, orienta intervenções, prevê e previne complicações no paciente crítico. Algumas variáveis são determinantes para obter valores fidedignos da PAI, c...

Minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy guided by ultrasonography to treat upper urinary tract calculi complicated with severe spinal deformity

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To report our experience of minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy(MPCNL) in managing upper urinary tract calculi complicated with severe spinal deformity. Materials and Methods: Between August 2001 to December 2012, 16 upper urinary calculi in 13 patients with severe spina...

Patient state index and cerebral blood flow changes during shoulder arthroscopy in beach chair position

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (5), 2016
Abstract Background and objectives: The aim of the study were to demonstrate the possible hemodynamic changes and cerebral blood flow alterations in patients who were positioned from supine to beach chair position; and to detect if the position change causes any cortical activity alteration as measured ...

Complete supine PCNL: ultrasound vs. fluoroscopic guided: a randomized clinical trial

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Introduction and Hypothesis: To compare complications and outcomes of complete supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (csPCNL) with ultrasound guided and fluoroscopically guided procedure. Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial study from January 2009 to September 2010, 26 of 51...

Cases requiring increased number of repositioning maneuvers in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a clinical syndrome that is proposed to be caused by dislocated utricular debris into semicircular canals. Although the majority of patients are treated by one or two repositioning maneuvers, some of the patients need repeated maneuv...

Síndrome de distrés respiratorio agudo
Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Medicina (B.Aires); 76 (4), 2016
El síndrome de distrés respiratorio agudo (SDRA) es una insuficiencia respiratoria aguda secundaria a edema pulmonar inflamatorio, con aumento de permeabilidad capilar, inundación alveolar e hipoxemia profunda subsiguiente. El trastorno subyacente es la presencia de shunt intrapulmonar, característic...

Effects of cervical mobilization and exercise on pain, movement and function in subjects with temporomandibular disorders: a single group pre-post test

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the effect of a rehabilitation program based on cervical mobilization and exercise on clinical signs and mandibular function in subjects with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Material and Methods: Single-group pre-post test, with baseline comparison. Subjects Twelve...

Good practices for prone positioning at the bedside: Construction of a care protocol

SUMMARY Last year, interest in prone positioning to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) resurfaced with the demonstration of a reduction in mortality by a large randomized clinical trial. Reports in the literature suggest that the incidence of adverse events is significantly reduced with a t...