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Ayurveda is a valuable legacy bequeathed to us by ancient Indian sage-physicians. The present paper discusses the epistemology of this ancient science and the misconceptions surrounding it. Diligent research, both theoretical and experimental, in the twentieth century could have ensured the graduation of this proto-science into a full-fledged science. Instead, epistemological misconceptions and intellectual sloth have thwarted its refinement and progress. The paper appeals for an epistemological break that would facilitate an evidence-based appraisal of Ayurveda's theories and practices. Such an appraisal would help realise Ayurveda's full potential in serving India's healthcare needs, especially at the level of primary care.
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Resumen El llamado Castelo Mourisco constituye un modelo exacto de la función elevada que corresponde a la arquitectura. Más interesante todavía cuando se trata de la sede de un instituto de ciencias biomédicas de prestigio mundial, cuyo cuidado diseño evidencia el compromiso humanista de Oswaldo Cruz, su impulsor. Solo gracias a la impecable alianza entre promotor y proyectista pueden lograrse realizaciones arquitectónicas como ésta, donde se traspasan los límites constructivos hasta simbolizar la fusión de ciencia, historia y arte. El análisis de los variados recursos estilísticos utilizados en el edificio justifica su elección y vigencia, pues desde hace un siglo no solo ocupa el corazón del campus de Manguinhos, sino que también actualiza el espíritu de la institución que alberga.
Abstract The so-called Castelo Mourisco provides an accurate model of the elevated function of architecture. It is all the more interesting because it is the headquarters of an internationally-renowned institute of biomedical sciences, and its meticulous design reveals the humanist ideals of Oswaldo Cruz, its founder. Only through a faultless alliance between founder and designer can architectural creations like this one arise; it transcends the limits of construction to symbolize the fusion of science, history and art. Analysis of the various stylistic resources used in the building justifies their selection and continued relevance, since for a century it has not only occupied the heart of the Manguinhos campus, but also continued to express the modern spirit of the institution it harbors.
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Dibujo , Edificios , Arquitectura y Construcción de Instituciones de Salud , Diseño Interior y Mobiliario , Brasil , Academias e InstitutosRESUMEN
RESUMEN En el texto se presenta una estrategia metodológica dirigida al perfeccionamiento del servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación del Hospital Universitario Ginecobstétrico Provincial Ana Betancourt de Mora, que constituye un resultado de un proyecto de investigación que gestiona el Centro para el Desarrollo de las Ciencias Sociales y Humanísticas en Salud, en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, de Camagüey, Cuba. Se establecieron los fundamentos metodológicos de la investigación; se caracterizó el campo de acción y se realizó el diagnóstico atendiendo a la profesionalidad, la seguridad en anestesia y en el quirófano. Se constataron las evidencias del desempeño laboral y el clima organizacional del servicio investigado, así como el grado de satisfacción del personal involucrado y de los pacientes. Se destacó como aspecto significativo la necesidad de la implementación de la estrategia metodológica en la práctica.
ABSTRACT In the text appears a methodological strategy directed to the improvement of the service of Anesthesiology and Revival of the Gynecological-obstetric University Hospital Provincial Ana Betancourt de Mora, which constitutes a result of a research project of institutional character that manages the Center for the Development of Social and Humanistic Sciences in Health, in the University of Medical Sciences of Camagüey, Cuba; during the period 2018-2020. The methodological essentials of the investigation were established; the action field was characterized and the diagnosis was realized attending on the professionalism, the safety in anesthesia and in the operating theater. There were stated the evidences of the labor performance and the organizational climate of the investigated service, as well as the grade of satisfaction of the involved personnel and of the patients. It was emphasized as significant aspect the need for the implementation of the methodological strategy in practice.
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El propósito del estudio fue establecer la asociación entre la tinción del líquido amniótico por meconio y la resultante neonatal en embarazos de bajo riesgo. Se realizó un estudio prospectivo de cohortes complementado por revisión retrospectiva en el Hospital Central Dr. Urquinaona, Maracaibo, Venezuela. Se evaluaron las variables de atención hospitalaria neonatal, puntaje de Apgar y tasa de hospitalización luego de 30 días del nacimiento. Se incluyeron 389 casos de líquido amniótico con meconio espeso (grupo A), 276 casos de líquido amniótico con meconio claro (grupo B) y 103 casos con líquido amniótico con meconio terminal. El grupo de control estaba compuesto por 621 neonatos con líquido amniótico claro (grupo D). Los neonatos de los tres grupos de estudio presentaron puntajes de Apgar al minuto y a los 5 minutos significativamente menores comparado con el grupo D (p < 0,001). La atención pediátrica en la sala de parto fue en forma significativamente más frecuente en el grupo A (p < 0,001). La tasa de consulta pediátrica luego del parto fue del 18,2 % en los neonatos del grupo A comparado con 9,3 % en los neonatos del grupo D (p < 0.001). Se concluye que la presencia y tipo de líquido amniótico teñido de meconio puede predecir el aumento proporcional del uso de recursos hospitalarios, expresados en forma de asistencia pediátrica y medidas de resucitación empleada.
The purpose of the study was to establish the association between amniotic fluid staining by meconium and neonatal outcome in low risk pregnancies. A prospective cohort study was carried out, complemented by a retrospective review at Hospital Central Dr. Urquinaona, Maracaibo, Venezuela. Neonatal hospital care, Apgar score and hospitalization rate after 30 days of birth were evaluated. We included 389 cases of amniotic fluid with thick meconium (group A), 276 cases of amniotic fluid with clear meconium (group B) and 103 cases with amniotic fluid with terminal meconium. The control group consisted of 621 neonates with clear amniotic fluid (group D). The neonates of the three study groups presented Apgar scores at minute and 5 minutes significantly lower compared to group D (p <0.001). Pediatric care in the delivery room was significantly more frequent in group A (p <0.001). The pediatric consultation rate after delivery was 18,2 % in the neonates of group A compared with 9,3 % in the neonates of group D (p <0.001). It is concluded that the presence and type of amniotic fluid stained with meconium can predict the proportional increase in the use of hospital resources, expressed in the form of pediatric care and resuscitation measures used.
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Humanos , Femenino , Embarazo , Atención Posnatal , Recién Nacido , Embarazo , Síndrome de Aspiración de Meconio , Estudio Comparativo , Parto , Líquido AmnióticoRESUMEN
Kampo had been the mainstream of medicine in Japan until the Meiji Restoration discarded it in 1875. In 1910, Dr. Keijuro Wada published a book titled “<i>Ikai-no-Tettsui</i>," which proposed to rightly recognize Kampo in harmony with the modern Western medicine. This book inspired Dr. Kyushin Yumoto to engage in the Kampo revival movement. And Dr. Keisetsu Ohtsuka inherited Yumoto's spirit. From the historical point of view, this book has played a great role in reviving Kampo. Just now, it has been one century since “<i>Ikai-no Tettsui</i>" was published. This paper is intended to reveal the historical background of the book, and review the movements in the field of Kampo over the past one hundred years.
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@#Objective To observe the effect of kindred-like nursing on coma after severe craniocerebral trauma. Methods 48 cases of sereve craniocerebral trauma were divided into two groups: the control group (n=24) who accepted routine nursing, and the observation group (n=24) who accepted the kindred-like nursing in addition. Results More patients revived in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05) 14 and 28 d after admission. Conclusion Kindred-like nursing can facilitate the reviving from coma after severe craniocerebral trauma.
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JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Geralmente a equipe de enfermagem que atua em UTI, por permanecer sempre junto ao paciente, é quem identifica uma parada cardiorrespiratória e inicia as manobras de reanimação. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o conhecimento teórico que a equipe de enfermagem de uma UTI tem acerca de parada e reanimação cardiorrespiratória, como subsidio para um programa de treinamento em serviço. MÉTODO: Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva com abordagem quantitativa, desenvolvida em uma UTI geral de adulto, de um Hospital do Estado de Santa Catarina. A população foi constituída de enfermeiros, técnicos e auxiliares de Enfermagem. Para a coleta de dados, foi utilizado um questionário estruturado com perguntas subjetivas sobre o tema. Os resultados foram analisados à luz da literatura médica e de enfermagem sobre parada e reanimação cardiorrespiratória. RESULTADOS: Responderam ao questionário 26 profissionais, destes 54 por cento tinham mais de 2 anos de atuação em UTI. Os sinais de PCR foram identificados corretamente somente por 15,4 por cento dos profissionais. As principais causas foram mencionadas corretamente por 53,8 por cento dos participantes do estudo. A maioria 65,4 por cento conhece o nome das medicações mais utilizadas em reanimação. CONCLUSÕES: O tempo de atuação dos profissionais de enfermagem em UTI e a sua categoria profissional influenciaram positivamente sobre o conhecimento de parada e reanimação cardiorrespiratória. O fato de a maioria dos participantes, 84,6 por cento, não saber identificar corretamente uma parada cardiorrespiratória, assim como 34,6 por cento desconhecem as medicações nela utilizadas, podem comprometer o início, organização e rapidez das manobras. O estudo, apesar de limitado, apresenta alguns subsídios para a abordagem teórica de um programa de treinamento em serviço para a equipe de enfermagem da UTI onde ele foi realizado ou onde houver semelhança.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In general, as ICU nursing staff is always close from the patients, their members most commonly identify the cardiac arrest and begin the cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The objective of this study was to evaluate the critical care nursing staff theoretical knowledge about cardiac arrest and CPR, as a basis for an in-service training. METHODS: Descriptive research with quantitative approach developed in an ICU, of general hospital at state of Santa Catarina - Brazil. The population was composed of nurses, nursing technicians and nursing assistants. The data were collected with a structured questionnaire with questions about the theme. The results were analyzed based on medical and nursing bibliographies about cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. RESULTS: Twenty-six professionals answered the questionnaire, fifty four percent worked for more than two years in the ICU. The cardiac arrest signals were identified correctly by only 15.4 percent of the professionals. The main causes of cardiac arrest were mentioned correctly by 53.8 percent of participants. Answered correctly the most used medications in a CPR 65.4 percent of the participants. CONCLUSIONS: The work time of the nursing professionals in ICU and their professional category had influenced positively the knowledge about CPR and cardiac arrest. The fact that the majority of the participants (84.6 percent) do not identify correctly cardiac arrest and 34.6 percent do not recognize the medications used, may compromise the beginning, organization and quickness of the maneuvers. The study may present some basis for the theoretical approach of an in-service training program for the ICU nursing staff of the hospital where the study was held.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Adulto , Enfermería , Paro Cardíaco , Reanimación Cardiopulmonar/enfermería , Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos , Encuestas y CuestionariosRESUMEN
Objective To observe and compare the effects of four kinds of anesthetic methods on the revival time,the rate of re-dormant after revival,the total Ketamine's doses and the respiratory status after extubation,and to improve the safety of anesthesia.Method 80 cases of children with palatorrphy were randomly divided into 4 groups: group A(n=20) given Midazolam and Ketamine,group B(n=20) given Fentanyl and Ketamine,group C(n=20) given Isoflurane and Ketamine,and group D(n=20) given Sevoflurane and Ketamine.Results(1) The revival time in group D and group C shortened(D and C