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BACKGROUND: Liver biopsy is the main diagnostic tool for the study of the liver, and as such, its inherent complications have been minimised as much as possible over the years, through the modification of several factors regarding its procedure, including post-biopsy recovery time. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety in the reduction of post-liver biopsy recovery time. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A non-blinded, randomised clinical trial was conducted in the "Hermanos Ameijeiras" Hospital from November 2011 to October 2012, on 128 patients in order to assess safety when reducing post-biopsy recovery times. The patients were randomised into 2 groups. Group A was allowed a 6-hour recovery time, while Group B was allowed a 2-hour recovery time after liver biopsy. Complications were fully recorded. The Chi squared test of homogeneity and Student t test was used as appropriate, in the statistical analysis, a significance level of 0.05 was set. RESULTS: The main biopsy indication was elevated plasma transaminases. Pain in the puncture site was the most recurrent complication (67.2%), and the most serious complication was subcapsular liver haematoma in two cases (1.6%). There were no differences regarding the liver biopsy technique that could have caused complications in any group. CONCLUSIONS: There were no significant differences between 2 hours and 6 hours post-liver biopsy recovery time in terms of complications, so it is considered that after two hours the patient is incorporated more quickly into their activities, and the institution spends less material and human resources.
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Biopsy/adverse effects , Laparoscopy/adverse effects , Rest , Adolescent , Adult , Anesthesia, Local , Biopsy/methods , Biopsy, Needle/adverse effects , Biopsy, Needle/methods , Female , Hematoma/etiology , Hematoma/prevention & control , Humans , Laparoscopy/methods , Liver/pathology , Male , Middle Aged , Pain/etiology , Pain/prevention & control , Time Factors , Ultrasonography, Interventional , Young AdultABSTRACT
El servicio de Óptica y Optometría se incorporó a la Misión Barrio Adentro en el estado de Zulia en el mes de mayo de 2004, como iniciativa del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, con el objetivo de solucionar el problema de salud visual en aquellos pacientes que presentaban errores refractivos no corregidos que podían ser solucionados con el uso de lentes correctivos. Se le asignó como recurso humano a cada una de las 61 ópticas ubicadas en el estado 1 optometrista y 2 técnicos de Óptica, estos últimos en su mayoría, egresados de un curso intensivo de habilidades básicas en el manejo del taller de Óptica. Se realizó estudio descriptivo que deja memoria escrita del proceso llevado a cabo por la Misión Barrio Adentro en el Estado de Zulia, para la superación docente del personal de Óptica. Se obtuvo como resultado la formación de 89 técnicos básicos y 32 técnicos de nivel medio en optometría y óptica.
The optometric and optical service was included in Misión Barrio Adentro program implemented in Zulia state, Venezuela in May, 2004 at the initiative of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. The objective was to solve the visual health problems of those patients suffering uncorrected refractive errors that may be eliminated through use of corrective lenses. One optometrist and 2 optical technicians were then appointed to work in each of the 61 optical centers located in the state; most of the technicians graduated from an intensive course of basic skill development in the handling of optical workshops. A descriptive study was conducted to leave written memories of this process and to help to the upgrading of the optical staff. The result was the formation of 89 basic technicians and 32 middle-level technicians in optometry and optics.
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Health Workforce , Optometry/education , Technical Cooperation , Epidemiology, DescriptiveABSTRACT
El servicio de Óptica y Optometría se incorporó a la Misión Barrio Adentro en el estado de Zulia en el mes de mayo de 2004, como iniciativa del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, con el objetivo de solucionar el problema de salud visual en aquellos pacientes que presentaban errores refractivos no corregidos que podían ser solucionados con el uso de lentes correctivos. Se le asignó como recurso humano a cada una de las 61 ópticas ubicadas en el estado 1 optometrista y 2 técnicos de Óptica, estos últimos en su mayoría, egresados de un curso intensivo de habilidades básicas en el manejo del taller de Óptica. Se realizó estudio descriptivo que deja memoria escrita del proceso llevado a cabo por la Misión Barrio Adentro en el Estado de Zulia, para la superación docente del personal de Óptica. Se obtuvo como resultado la formación de 89 técnicos básicos y 32 técnicos de nivel medio en Optometría y Óptica(AU)
The optometric and optical service was included in Misión Barrio Adentro program implemented in Zulia state, Venezuela in May, 2004 at the initiative of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. The objective was to solve the visual health problems of those patients suffering uncorrected refractive errors that may be eliminated through use of corrective lenses. One optometrist and 2 optical technicians were then appointed to work in each of the 61 optical centers located in the state; most of the technicians graduated from an intensive course of basic skill development in the handling of optical workshops. A descriptive study was conducted to leave written memories of this process and to help to the upgrading of the optical staff. The result was the formation of 89 basic technicians and 32 middle-level technicians in optometry and optics(AU)
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Optometry/education , Technical Cooperation , Epidemiology, DescriptiveABSTRACT
La Misión Milagro desató una revolución verdadera en la formación y desempeño de la especialidad de Oftalmología concebida Para todos y con carácter gratuito. Para garantizar el cumplimiento del Compromiso de Sandino de operar con el esfuerzo de ambas naciones, Cuba y Venezuela, a 6 000 000 de pacientes de las Islas del Caribe y Latinoamérica, a atender en 10 años, se diseñó un plan de formación de la especialidad de acuerdo a lo que exigía el momento histórico de formar 1000 especialistas en Oftalmología, teniendo en cuenta la rica experiencia acumulada en la especialidad. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo con el objetivo de exponer las ideas del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz sobre la Misión Milagro y su influencia en los cambios en la formación de recursos humanos especializados en Oftalmología, que deja memoria escrita del nuevo modelo de formación de estos especialistas, desarrollado por la Facultad Cubana de Oftalmología que comenzó sus actividades docentes el 28 de noviembre de 2005 y que garantizó la disponibilidad de 929 especialistas de Oftalmología General con elevada preparación científico investigativa, ética y moral, para dar respuesta a las necesidades de la Misión Milagro...
Mission Milagro (the Miracle mission) unleashed a real revolution in the formation and the performance of ophthalmology conceived for all the people and at no cost. For the purpose of assuring the fulfillment of Sandino commitment of operating 6 000 000 patients from the Caribbean Islands and Latin America in 10 years, based on the efforts of Cuba and Venezuela, a formation program was designed to meet the demands of the historical times and to prepare 1000 ophthalmologists according to the rich accumulated experiences in this field. A descriptive study was made to present the ideas of the Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz about the Miracle Mission and their influence in the changes of the formation of human resources specialized in ophthalmology. This is a written memoir of the new formative model of ophthalmology specialists developed by the Cuban School of Ophthalmology, which began its teaching activities on November 28th, 2005 and assured the availability of 929 general ophthalmologists with high scientific, research, ethical and moral preparation to respond to the needs of the Miracle Mission...
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Humans , Eye Health Services , Informatics , Medical Missions , Staff DevelopmentABSTRACT
La Misión Milagro desató una revolución verdadera en la formación y desempeño de la especialidad de Oftalmología concebida Para todos y con carácter gratuito. Para garantizar el cumplimiento del Compromiso de Sandino de operar con el esfuerzo de ambas naciones, Cuba y Venezuela, a 6 000 000 de pacientes de las Islas del Caribe y Latinoamérica, a atender en 10 años, se diseñó un plan de formación de la especialidad de acuerdo a lo que exigía el momento histórico de formar 1000 especialistas en Oftalmología, teniendo en cuenta la rica experiencia acumulada en la especialidad. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo con el objetivo de exponer las ideas del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz sobre la Misión Milagro y su influencia en los cambios en la formación de recursos humanos especializados en Oftalmología, que deja memoria escrita del nuevo modelo de formación de estos especialistas, desarrollado por la Facultad Cubana de Oftalmología que comenzó sus actividades docentes el 28 de noviembre de 2005 y que garantizó la disponibilidad de 929 especialistas de Oftalmología General con elevada preparación científico investigativa, ética y moral, para dar respuesta a las necesidades de la Misión Milagro(AU)
Mission Milagro (the Miracle mission) unleashed a real revolution in the formation and the performance of ophthalmology conceived for all the people and at no cost. For the purpose of assuring the fulfillment of Sandino commitment of operating 6 000 000 patients from the Caribbean Islands and Latin America in 10 years, based on the efforts of Cuba and Venezuela, a formation program was designed to meet the demands of the historical times and to prepare 1000 ophthalmologists according to the rich accumulated experiences in this field. A descriptive study was made to present the ideas of the Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz about the Miracle Mission and their influence in the changes of the formation of human resources specialized in ophthalmology. This is a written memoir of the new formative model of ophthalmology specialists developed by the Cuban School of Ophthalmology, which began its teaching activities on November 28th, 2005 and assured the availability of 929 general ophthalmologists with high scientific, research, ethical and moral preparation to respond to the needs of the Miracle Mission(AU)
