A5045468120- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Connexins and lens biology
- Parvovirus B19 Infection Studies
- Microscopic Colitis
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Selenium in Biological Systems
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
Hospital Braga
2012-2024
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
2021
Escola Universitária Vasco da Gama
2014
The aim of the present study was to determine prevalence and risk factors concerning Dirofilaria immitis infection in dogs from Figueira da Foz, located central region Portugal. In period between November 2009 January 2011, 304 blood samples were obtained over 1 year age, with no previous history heartworm prevention or diagnosis. Every sample analyzed using varied laboratory techniques (direct microscopic evaluation a fresh sample, modified Knott technique, ELISA antigen detection test -...
Canine parvovirus (CPV) has been evolving, generating new genetic and antigenic variants throughout the world. This study was conducted to determine types of CPV circulating in dogs Figueira da Foz, Portugal. Thirty fecal samples, collected between 2006 2007 from with clinical signs infection, were tested for by a rapid, in-clinic, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)/immunomigration test, conventional real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), minor-groove binding TaqMan PCR. Of 29...
Purpose: Home mechanical ventilation (HMV) use in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is becoming increasingly widespread. The aim of this study was to provide an accurate description the current practices and clinical characteristics COPD patients on HMV Portugal. Methods: designed as a cross-sectional, multicenter real-life established for at least 30 days. Data related characteristics, adaptation ventilatory settings were collected. Results: included 569 from 15 centers. majority...
Background: Organizing pneumonia (OP) is classified as an acute/subacute according to the American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society statement (2013 update). Although its clinical presentation, radiologic and histologic features are well established, data on relevance of potential causes, corticosteroid doses length, or management relapses based heterogeneous series patients. Objectives: The aims this study were describe diagnosis treatment OP, explore discuss strategies for...
Introdução: O modelo tradicional de referenciamento ao radiologista para a realização ultrassonografia ou ecografia tem se modificado nos últimos 25 anos. Com diminuição do tamanho e custo dos aparelhos ultrassom (hoje já existem mais 10 unidades “handheld” no mercado), cada vez médicos diferentes especialidades estão utilizando beira leito, como extensão exame físico. Objetivo: Destacar importância uso da leito na avaliação objetiva ampliada pacientes renais. Materiais Métodos: Revisão...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) management relies on a multidisciplinary approach, as recommended by european guidelines. Our neuromuscular clinic offers wide spectrum of medical expertise and therapists. We conducted retrospective study our clinical practice regarding ALS patients. analyzed 47 patients (36M/11F, 40- 81yrs) in respect to good points, stated guidelines, namely: Diagnosis, onset-to-diagnosis interval respiratory/sleep-related symptoms at presentation. Multidisciplinary...
O presente trabalho objetivo de modo geral analisar os impactos da privação do brincar na vida e educação das crianças a partir opinião profissionais forma específica busca identificar principais elementos cognitivos desenvolvidos através ação brincar, verificar importância brincadeira no processo aprendizagem refletir sobre o espaço planejamento dos professores. A pesquisa é natureza qualitativa, tipo exploratória, qual instrumento coleta dados utilizado foi entrevisto semiestruturada...
PHARC syndrome (polyneuropathy, hearing loss, ataxia, retinitis pigmentosa, and cataracts) is a rare autosomal recessive disease, caused by genetic mutation of the ABHD12 gene. This still not well known can be misdiagnosed, especially in early stages, as it easily confused with other neurodegenerative diseases. We present first description anesthetic management 2 siblings who underwent unilateral cochlear implantation.
Ozone therapy, known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, has been explored in veterinary medicine as a less invasive alternative treating horses. Studies show that this therapy can speed up the wound healing process, reduce pain swelling, stimulate animals' immune system. also shown potential treatment of orthopedic dermatological conditions horses, providing symptom relief improving quality life these animals. This be applied different ways, such ozonized...
Laryngectomized patients become obligate stoma-breathers, able to breathe with or without a tube, which may be either of silicone plastic (rigid tube), particularly when ventilatory support is required. Silicone tubes are more comfortable, but only rigid suitable for mechanic ventilation. We present the case 57-year-old male who underwent total laryngectomy tracheoesophageal prosthesis placement in September 2022 as treatment laryngeal carcinoma. On December 31, 2022, patient developed...
Early career members of Assembly 2 (Respiratory Intensive Care) attended the 2023 European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy. The conference covered acute and chronic respiratory failure. Sessions interest to our assembly those interested critical care are summarised this article include latest updates intensive care, particular distress syndrome mechanical ventilation.
<b>Introduction:</b> Pulmonary involvement of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a rare entity and should be distinguished from the infectious complications adverse effects medication, namely mesalazine. <b>Case Report:</b> 23-year-old non-smoking woman. Diagnosis Ulcerative Colitis since 2013, medicated with mesalazine (2g / day). No respiratory symptoms until 2017, when started progressive dyspnea left thoracalgia, nonspecific characteristics, without other symptoms. Physical examination...
Background: Though an extremely rare complication of arterial cannulation, the incidence radial pseudoaneurysm may increase with growing use extended artery access for coronary angiography.Case report: A 57 year-old female presented to emergency department painful swelling volar surface her right wrist 5 days after a non-emergent transradial angiography.An physician used point-of-care ultrasound diagnose pseudoaneurysm.The high-frequency linear transducer allowed visualization wall defect...
<b>Introduction:</b> Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD)is the 3rd leading cause of death in world and patients need multiple hospitalizations because acute exacerbations(AECOPD). Non invasive ventilation(NIV)reduces in-hospital mortality for intubation. <b>Objective:</b> To identify predictive factors 3-month readmission hospitalized with AECOPD respiratory failure requiring NIV. <b>Methods:</b> Retrospective analysis under NIV between2015-2019.Descriptive data was performed...
The early diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prioritary. Respiratory Health Screening Questionnaire (RHSQ), validated for COPD screening, seems a simple tool in general practice. An awareness campaign on World Day invited those over 40 years old, with no known respiratory diseases, to answer questionnaire and perform spirometry. We aimed determine the prevalence risk factors, symptoms, comorbidities COPD; investigate RHSQ validity screen COPD. sample included 193...