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The Usefulness of Inflammatory Biomarkers to Predict Anastomotic Leakage after ...
Rama, Nuno; Lages, Marlene C. C.; G. Silva, Cândida; Motta Lima, Patrícia; Campos Gil, Inês; Guarino, Maria; Oliveira, P.; Dixe, Maria; A, RochaAim: Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a severe postoperative complication in colorectal surgery, but its preclinical diagnosis may improve outcomes and increase anastomotic salvage. This study aimed to assess the added value of serum biomarkers for early detection of colorectal AL. Method: We performed a comprehensive literature review, and a qualitative and quantitative analysis of papers retrieved from MEDLINE, Em...
Nursing Care in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC): Protocol of a Best Prac...
Catarino, Fernando; Lourenço, Cristina; Correia, Célia; Dória, João; Dixe, Maria; Santos, Cátia; Sousa, Joana; Mendonça, Susana; Cardoso, DanielaBackground: The use of a peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) is a common invasive practice in healthcare settings. It is estimated that about 70% of people with PIVCs will develop associated complications, such as infections. It is the consensus that best practices could reduce the appearance of such complications and reduce the length of stay in hospital. Methods: A project will be applied to implement the...
Cognitive stimulation is essential to maintain and/or improve the cognitive fun...
Ramos, Telma; Mónico, Lisete; Parreira, Pedro; Fonseca, César; Dixe, MariaIntroduction: Cognitive stimulation is essential to maintain and / or improve the cognitive function of the elderly. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the application of a Cognitive Sti- mulation Program on the maintenance or improvement of the cognitive function of the elderly at the levels of orientation, memory, calculation and language. It was also intended to evaluate complementary mea...