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Efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine in maintaining hemodynamic stability in pediatric cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 98 (1), 2022
Abstract Objectives: Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is a highly selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, which is the main sedative in the intensive care unit. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness and adverse events of DEX in maintaining hemodynamic stability in pediatric cardiac surgery. Sourc...

Comparison of vena cava distensibility index and pulse pressure variation for the evaluation of intravascular volume in critically ill children

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 98 (1), 2022
Abstract Objective: In this study, the authors aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the vena cava distensibility index and pulse pressure variation as dynamic parameters for estimating intravascular volume in critically ill children. Methods: Patients aged 1 month to 18 years, who were hospitalized i...

Adaptation to university studies affects on functional state of freshmen

Acta sci., Health sci; 44 (), 2022
According to different researches, 30% of university graduates have a low level of health, and studying at university is one of the factors of its deterioration, besides the first year is considered critical. The purpose of research is to study the dynamics of physical development, physical fitness and f...

Orthostatic changes in blood pressure and survival in elderly cardiopaths

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the association between orthostatic changes in blood pressure and mortality in elderly cardiopath patients. METHODS: A cohort of 455 elderly cardiopath patients, monitored at a referral outpatient cardiology clinic in Pernambuco, Brazil, fro...

Oxygen use in Atacama large millimeter and submillimeter (ALMA) arrays in Chajnantor valley at 5050 m

The Chilean workforce has over 200,000 people that are intermittently exposed to altitudes over 4000 m. In 2012, the Ministry of Health provided a technical guide for high altitude workers that included a series of actions to mitigate the effects of hypoxia. Previous studies have shown the positive effec...

La práctica de yoga dirigida por trabajadores de salud en centros ayurvédicos podría mejorar los valores de presión arterial en pacientes con hipertensión arterial leve
Yoga practice led by health care workers in Ayurvedic centers could improve blood pressure values in patients with mild arterial hypertension

El tratamiento inicial con un comprimido que combina cuatro fármacos en dosis bajas podría lograr un mejor control de la hipertensión arterial que la monoterapia con irbesartán a dosis estándar
Initial treatment with a low-dose four-drug combination tablet could achieve better control of high blood pressure than standard-dose irbesartan monotherapy

La reducción farmacológica de la presión arterial es efectiva para prevenir eventos cardiovasculares y muertes en todos los grupos de edad
Pharmacological blood pressure reduction is effective in preventing cardiovascular events and deaths in all age groups

Atendimento de saúde à pessoas hipertensas e diabéticas: percepção de enfermeiros

Ciênc. cuid. saúde; 21 (), 2022
RESUMO Objetivo: conhecer a percepção de enfermeiros em relação à atenção às pessoas com hipertensão e/ou diabetes na Atenção Primária a Saúde (APS). Método: trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa, descritiva e exploratória, desenvolvida com 14 enfermeiros vinculados a municípios de uma regi...