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The Importance of Design in the Development of a Portable and Modular Iot-Based...
Seabra, D; Santos, P; Paiva, JS; Alves, JL; Ramos, A; Cardoso, MJ; Guimarães, JTThe integration of human factors engineering methods within the medical device design and development process has been highlighted by international standards organizations. Such methods are contributing to the development of safer medical devices, more suitable to users' needs. Errors during device operation might hamper effective patient diagnosis and treatment, or eventually lead to injury or death. Thus, the...
A Standardized Classification for Subdural Hematomas- I
Alves, JL; Santiago, JG; Costa, G; Mota-Pinto, ASubdural hematomas are a frequent and highly heterogeneous traumatic disorder, with significant clinical and socioeconomic consequences. In clinical and medicolegal practice, subdural hematomas are classified according to its apparent age, which significantly influences its intrinsic pathogenic behavior, forensic implications, clinical management, and outcome. Although practical, this empirical classification i...
Complex sacral fracture
Alves, JL; Duarte, N; Rocha, A; Frade, MJWe reported a case of a patient with suspected cauda equina syndrome secondary to sacral fracture, after sustaining a fall. The difficulty in early diagnosis of complex sacral fractures and the lack of clearly defined guidelines for treatment are highlighted. Thorough clinical examination is mandatory, in order to make an adequate initial assessment and follow symptoms progression and response to treatment. The...