Folia medica Cracoviensia
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Folia medica Cracoviensia · Nov 2020
Surgical care in Poland after COVID-19 outbreak: a national survey.
B a c k g r o u n d: During COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary to collect and analyze data concerning management of hospitals and wards to work out solutions for potential future crisis. The objective of the study was to investigate how surgical wards in Poland are managing during rapid development of the COVID-19 pandemic. M e t h o d s: An anonymous, online survey was designed and distributed to surgeons and surgery residents working in surgical departments during pandemic. ⋯ Overall, 62.23% of responders presume being infected with SARS-CoV-2. C o n c l u s i o n s: SARS-CoV-2 pandemic had a significantly negative impact on surgical wards. Despite the preparations, the number of responders who presume being infected with SARS-CoV-2 during present crisis is high.
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Folia medica Cracoviensia · Jan 2019
Cardiovascular response to different types of acute stress stimulations.
Stress is an ubiquitous phenomenon in the modern world and one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. e aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of various acute stress stimuli on autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity, assessed on the basis of heart rate (HRV) and blood pressure (BPV) variability analysis. ⋯ the Cold Pressor Test has a greater stimulatory effect on the sympathetic autonomic system in comparison to the unexpected acoustic startle stress. Regardless of whether the stimulation originates from the central nervous system (acoustic startle) or the peripheral nervous system (CPT), the final response is demonstrated by an increase in the low frequency components of blood pressure variability and a decrease in the low and high frequency components of heart rate variability.
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Folia medica Cracoviensia · Jan 2019
Case ReportsBilateral duplication of the abducens nerve - case study.
The abducens nerve is characterized by a long intracranial course and complex topographical relationships. Anatomical knowledge may help to understand both the etiology and clinical symptoms of abducens nerve palsy. Typically, the single trunk of the abducens nerve travels on both sides. ⋯ Within the cavernous sinus the nerve divided once again into two filaments, which reunited into one trunk a er crossing the horizontal segment of the intracavernous part of internal carotid artery. The orbital segments of the abducens nerve showed a typical course on both sides. Duplication of the abducens nerve is anatomical variation which should be taken into account during diagnostic and surgical procedures performed within the petroclival region and cavernous sinus.
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Folia medica Cracoviensia · Jan 2019
The modified Peyton approach in the teaching of cardiac auscultation.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the usefulness of the modified Peyton's four-step approach in the teaching of cardiac auscultation and to determine students' perception of Peyton's four-step approach. ⋯ The modified Peyton's four-step approach in the teaching of cardiac auscultation under laboratory conditions was perceived by students to be a comprehensible method that facilitates understanding and memorization. This approach allows for improved organization of classes. From the student's perspective this method allows one to master the technique of cardiac auscultation in the classroom, through the increased demand of the participants' attention, activity and involvement.
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Folia medica Cracoviensia · Jan 2014
ReviewThe determinants of spread of Ebola virus disease - an evidence from the past outbreak experiences.
The paper summarizes available evidence regarding the determinants of spread of Ebola virus disease, including health care and community related risk factors. It was observed that the level of uncertainty for the estimations is relatively high which may hinder to make some predictions for the future evolution of EVD outbreak. The natural history of EVD has shown that the disease may pose a problem to developed countries and may present a thread to individuals. Although observed modes of transmission mainly include direct contact and contaminated staff, high case fatality ratio and frequent contacts among individuals in developed countries are among determinants which may lead to the development of the EVD outbreak.