Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2011
[Evaluation of competencies for tracheal intubation among medical students].
Chilean medical schools curricula are focused on the acquisition of competencies. Tracheal intubation is considered a terminal competence. ⋯ The methodology currently used to teach tracheal intubation is not assuring the acquisition of the competencies to the students in this curriculum stage. More effective teaching methods are required, and the use of simulated scenarios can be a useful tool.
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2011
[High voltage electrical burns as a risk factor for mortality among burn patients].
Electrical burns are associated with complications and may aggravate burned patients. ⋯ High voltage electric burns are an independent risk factor for death among burn patients.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jan 2011
[Transcranial sonography for the diagnosis of Parkinson disease].
The detection of hyperechogenicity of the substantia nigra using trans cranial sonography can be predictive of the diagnosis of Parkinson Disease. ⋯ Transcranial sonography has a good sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of Parkinson disease.