Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Feb 2017
Qualitative and quantitative ultrasound assessment of gastric content.
Pulmonary aspiration of the gastric contents is one of the most feared complications in anesthesia. Its prevention depends on preoperative fasting as well as identification of risky patients. A reliable diagnostic tool to assess gastric volume is currently lacking. The aim of this study performed on volunteers was to evaluate the feasibility of ultrasonography to identify qualitative and quantitative gastric content. ⋯ Bedside sonography can determine the nature of gastric content. It is also possible to estimate the difference between an empty gastric antrum and one that has some food in it. Such information may be useful to estimate the risk of aspiration, particularly in situations when prandial status is unknown or uncertain.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Feb 2017
ReviewSystematic review of the synergist muscle ablation model for compensatory hypertrophy.
The aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of the experimental synergists muscle ablation model to promote muscle hypertrophy, determine the period of greatest hypertrophy and its influence on muscle fiber types and determine differences in bilateral and unilateral removal to reduce the number of animals used in this model. ⋯ This model differs from other overload models (exercise and training) regarding the characteristics involved in the hypertrophy process (acute) and result in a chronic muscle adaptation with selective regulation and modification of fast-twitch fibers in skeletal muscle. This is an efficient and rapid model for compensatory hypertrophy.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Feb 2017
Influence of morbid obesity on physical capacity, knee-related symptoms and overall quality of life: A cross-sectional study.
To evaluate the impact of morbid obesity on physical capacity, joint-related symptoms, and on the overall quality of life. ⋯ Obesity led to significant loss of physical capacity, gait impairment, knee-related symptoms, and a negative impact on the overall quality of life.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Feb 2017
Characteristics of training and motivation of physicians working in emergency medicine.
Emergency medicine is an area in which correct decisions often need to be made fast, thus requiring a well-prepared medical team. There is little information regarding the profile of physicians working at emergency departments in Brazil. ⋯ The physicians interviewed had taken few emergency immersion courses. A low motivational level was registered in physicians who work in the emergency departments of medium and large hospitals in Salvador.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Feb 2017
Overweight and obesity in preschoolers: Prevalence and relation to food consumption.
To determine overweight and obesity prevalence in preschool children from public education, and to determine their relation to food consumption. ⋯ There was low prevalence of overweight and absence of obesity among the population assessed. The risk of overweight was greater among girls. Data from the study showed deviations in food consumption.