Your browser doesn't support javascript.
loading
Show: 20 | 50 | 100
Results 1 - 3 de 3
Filter
1.
NOVA publ. cient ; 14(26): 95-102, July-Dec. 2016. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-955171

ABSTRACT

Objetivo. Evaluar la capacidad de inmovilización microbiana de algunos polímeros sintéticos, y establecer su desempeño durante la partida y operación de un reactor biológico híbrido (RBH), aplicado al tratamiento de aguas residuales domésticas. Métodos. Para la evaluación fueron seleccionados cinco polímeros: tereftalato de polietileno (PET), polibutadieno (BD), espuma de poliuretano (EPU), poliestireno expandido (EPS) y polietileno (P). Los materiales con mayor capacidad de inmovilización (expresado como la cantidad de unidades formadoras de colonias contenidas en un gramo de material, UFCg-1), fueron incorporados a un RBH, con volumen operacional de 10,4L, alimentado con agua residual sintética. La eficiencia del sistema fue establecida en términos de remoción de la materia orgánica contenida en el afluente durante 13 días de operación continua. Resultados. Los polímeros que presentaron mayor capacidad de inmovilización fueron: BD (2,2x10(7) UFCg-1) y EPU (4,6x10(7) UFCg-1). El RBH, sometido a una carga orgánica volumétrica de 2,7 Kg DQO m-3d-1, presentó estabilidad operativa en todos los tratamientos evaluados, alcanzando una remoción de materia orgánica de 78% y 94%, al emplear BD y EPU como soportes de inmovilización, respectivamente.


Objective. Evaluate the ability of microbial immobilization of several synthetic polymers, and establish its performance during the start-up and operation of a hybrid biological reactor (HBR), applied to domestic wastewater treatment. Methods. For evaluation we selected five polymers: polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutadiene (BD), polyurethane foam (PUF), expanded polystyrene (EPS) and polyethylene (PE). Materials with higher immobilization capacity (expressed as the number of colony forming units contained in one gram of material, CFUg-1) were added to a HBR, with operational volume of 10,4L, fed with synthetic wastewater. The efficiency of the system was established in terms of removal of organic matter contained in the effluent for 13 days of continuous operation. Results. Polymers showing the high immobilization capacity were: BD (2,2x10(7) CFUg-1) and PUF (4,6x10(7) CFUg-1). The HBR, subjected to organic loading rate of 2.7 kg COD m-3d-1, showed operational stability for the treatments evaluated, reaching a removal of organic matter of 78% and 94%, by using BD and PUF as immobilization supports, respectively.


Subject(s)
Humans , Water Microbiology , Water Quality , Water Treatment Plants , Wastewater
2.
Biomédica (Bogotá) ; 28(1): 139-147, mar. 2008. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-503143

ABSTRACT

Introduction. Diagnosis of acute appendicitis is difficult in nearly 30 percent of patients with pain inlow right quadrant. Diagnostic imaging may provide a means of a more accurate diagnosis. Objective. The cost-effectiveness of diagnostic image tests was calculated for comparison with routine physical examination in patients with abdominal pain suspected to be appendicitis. Materials and methods. A cost-effectiveness protocol was designed, using a decision analysis model. The standard case was a patient with abdominal pain in right lower quadrant and suspicion of appendicitis. Three independent diagnostic alternatives were selected— ultrasonography, abdominal tomography and physical exam in hospital with the subject under observation less than six hours. Operative characteristics, study design and costs of interventions and outcomes were assessed. The main outcome consisted of a confirmed diagnosis of appendicitis. The point of view taken was that of health maintenance organizations. Direct and indirect medical costs were measured. Time horizon used was three months. A one way sensitivity analysis was made. Results. For a prepaid system, the most cost-effective strategy was abdominal tomography, with a cost-effectiveness ratio of US$965/diagnosed patient. For public system, the most cost-effective strategy was abdominal tomography, with a cost-effectiveness ratio of US$492/ diagnosed patient. Conclusions. Imaging diagnostic methods, in cases of abdominal pain suspected to be appendicitis, are more cost-effective than physical exam to make accurate diagnostic decisions. Tomography offers the best cost-effectiveness in prepaid system and in public health system.


Subject(s)
Appendicitis/diagnosis , Cost-Benefit Analysis , Physical Examination , Tomography , Ultrasonography , Decision Support Techniques
3.
Arch. argent. pediatr ; 102(3): 208-210, jun. 2004.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-472144

ABSTRACT

La meningitis por Listeria monocytogenes es una enfermedad infrecuente en la población pediátrica y más aún en pacientes inmunocompetentes. Presentamos un niño de cuatro años, previamente sano, que se internó con diagnóstico de síndrome meníngeo con líquido cefalorraquídeo patológico. Inicialmente se trató con cefotaxima y dexametasona, pero al persistir la fiebre, a las 48 horas se agregó vancomicina y aciclovir al tratamiento anterior. A las 72 horas se recibió el informe del líquido cefalorraquídeo(LCR) que mostró bacilos grampositivos, el cultivo informó Listeria monocytogenes, por lo cual se inició tratamiento con ampicilina y se suspendieron los antibióticos indicados previamente. Como complicaciones presentó estado epiléptico por hiponatremia con osmolaridad plasmática normal, a los 20 días evolucionó a una hidrocefalia aguda que requirió colocación de un sistema dederivación ventriculo peritoneal. Ponemos énfasis en la importancia de la tinción de Gram del LCR para orientar el tratamiento empírico inicial y en la observación del equilibrio hidroelectrolítico para disminuir la morbimortalidad en esta enfermedad grave


Subject(s)
Child, Preschool , Listeria monocytogenes , Meningitis/complications , Meningitis/diagnosis , Meningitis/therapy
SELECTION OF CITATIONS
SEARCH DETAIL