A5043408012- Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Educational Outcomes and Influences
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Stress and Burnout Research
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
- Medical research and treatments
- Psychological Treatments and Disorders
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Neuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations
- E-Learning and Knowledge Management
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Water Resource Management and Quality
University of Hradec Králové
2019-2025
Universidad de Antioquia
2014-2025
Hospital Universitari Joan XXIII de Tarragona
2025
Duke University
2023
Case Western Reserve University
2023
Colciencias
2023
Texas Tech University
2023
Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona
2022
Universidad de Zaragoza
2019
Universidad de San Buenaventura, Bogota
2016-2017
Rationale: Respiratory failure after extubation and reintubation is associated with increased morbidity mortality.Objectives: To assess the efficacy of noninvasive ventilation in averting respiratory patients at risk.Methods: A prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted 162 mechanically ventilated who tolerated a spontaneous breathing recovery from acute episode but had risk for extubation. Patients were randomly allocated to receive 24 h (n = 79), or conventional management...
The aspiration of subglottic secretions colonized by bacteria pooled around the tracheal tube cuff due to inadvertent deflation (<20 cm H2O) plays a relevant role in pathogenesis ventilator-associated pneumonia. We assessed efficacy an automatic, validated device for continuous regulation pressure preventing pneumonia.Prospective randomized controlled trial.Respiratory intensive care unit and general medical unit.One hundred forty-two mechanically ventilated patients (age, 64 +/- 17 yrs;...
Most current information on hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is extrapolated from patients with ventilator-associated (VAP). No studies have evaluated HAP in the intensive care unit (ICU) nonventilated patients.To compare acquired ICU by mechanically ventilated versus patients.We prospectively collected 315 episodes of ICU-acquired pneumonia. We compared clinical and microbiologic characteristics VAP (n = 164; 52%) nonventilator (NV-ICUAP; n 151; 48%). Among NV-ICUAP patients, 79 (52%)...
Armed conflict in Colombia has resulted the displacement of an estimated 4.5 million people, or about 10% Colombian population.Hundreds thousands Colombians are exposed to violence and forced annually.The present study used survey methods assess levels posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety symptoms a convenience sample 109 internally displaced adults residing Medellı ´n, Colombia.A qualitative approach including open-ended focus groups with subsample 44 respondents was...
Sexual abuse is known to have an impact on both child and adult mental health, but the neuropsychological basis of this effect still largely unknown. This study compared test results from a group 76 children, 13 them sexual victims with symptoms post-traumatic stress disorder, 26 who showed no 37 controls. The groups were matched by age, sex, socioeconomic status, educational level. Child was associated reduced ability inhibit automatic responses measured Stroop regardless disorder status....
The 2005 guidelines of the American Thoracic Society-Infectious Diseases Society America Guidelines for Hospital managing hospital-acquired pneumonia classified patients according to time onset and risk factors potentially drug-resistant microorganisms select empirical antimicrobial treatment. We assessed microbial prediction validated adequacy these antibiotic strategy. prospectively observed 276 with intensive care unit-acquired pneumonia. into group 1 (early without microorganisms; 38...
Non-invasive oxygenation strategies have a prominent role in the treatment of acute hypoxemic respiratory failure during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While efficacy these therapies has been studied hospitalized patients with COVID-19, clinical outcomes associated oxygen masks, high-flow therapy by nasal cannula and non-invasive mechanical ventilation critically ill intensive care unit (ICU) remain unclear.
Background/Objectives: Sleep and cognitive alterations are common symptoms associated with child Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) depression (DEP). This study aims to investigate the relationship between sleep disturbances in PTSD DEP. Methods: Using a quantitative, cross-sectional exploratory design, we examined 130 students (106 girls 24 boys) aged 11 16 years (mean age = 12.9, SD 1.35) from 6th 8th grade. Twenty-eight participants met criteria for PTSD, 15 DEP, 43 both PTSD+/DEP+, 44...
Home dialysis has been associated with better patient survival compared to in-center hemodialysis. Finland over 40 years of experience home dialysis. Despite sustained efforts, the prevalence decreased in last decade. We aimed explore barriers expanding treatments from healthcare providers' and patients' perspectives. This is qualitative research, based on an electronic semi-structured survey directed nephrologists, nephrology nurses, associations. The development contemplated main shown a...
Objective: Inflammatory markers have been assessed for the diagnosis and follow-up of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), but their potential role in predicting risk VAP is unknown. We prospectively evolution cytokines mechanically ventilated patients predictive diagnostic VAP. Design: Prospective observational study. Setting: Medical intensive care unit. Patients: Mechanically patients. Exclusion criteria were active infection at admission subsequent extrapulmonary infection....
Background/Objective: Several diagnostic criteria of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are remarkably similar to symptoms reported by individuals with depression, particularly as they manifest cognitive processing deficits in children. Because this overlap profile and the high rate comorbidity PTSD depression (48% 69%), pinpointing similarities/differences processes related each these disorders is essential accurate diagnosis. This study aims examine performance profiles 23 children who...
The aim of this study was to compare the cognitive functioning profile between a sample children and adolescences with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) derived from arm conflict in Colombia control group. This compared neuropsychological test results group 50 children, 25 them victims an associated armed situation PTSD same geographical zone, without record going through such situation. groups were matched by age, sex, socioeconomic status education level. A battery tests that assessed...
In the last decade, socio-political violence in Colombia (South America) has created an environment of extreme/chronic stress. this study, brain imaging technology (fMRI) and behavioral task performance were used to measure potential deficits executive functioning for emotional processing Colombian children. Participants (22 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD 22 neurotypical, NT) asked perform a word with implicit salience, which required them report color ink positive, negative or neutral...
The aim of this study was to validate a second group images the International Affective Pictures System (IAPS) in Colombian population, order increase bank that can be used research fields emotion, attention and memory, among others.240 pictures belonging sets 15, 16, 17 18 IAPS were validated sample 1222 participants from five cities country (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla Bucaramanga).To assess emotional response valence, arousal dominance dimensions, Self-Assessment Manikin (SAM)...
Post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a neuropsychological condition caused by exposure to chronic stressors and extreme trauma. In past decades, Colombia (South America) has experienced high levels of armed conflict, which created an environment stress, resulting in increased incidence PTSD children. Limited research exists on the effects emotional memory functioning these Colombian youth living chronically stressful environments. present study, 23 affected 26 controls were asked recall...
Learning disabilities constitute one of the main causes school failure; their early manifestation may be evidenced in gnostic-praxis skills that support reading and writing processes. Objective: To describe performance gnosis – praxis children (aged from 9 to 12 years old), associated existence or not and/or difficulties. Participants: 53 a public Sabaneta Colombia, divided into two groups, consisting 16 with difficulties and, other, by 37 without these Results: inter-group comparison showed...