The present study aims to discuss the normal and the pathological into the literature about aging... more The present study aims to discuss the normal and the pathological into the literature about aging, from the perspective of Canguilhem. To that end, an integrative review was performed by means of text searching in the Virtual Library of Health, from 2002 to 2012, whose works about the normal and the pathological, in the outlook of aging, were envisaged. The final sample has resulted in six texts related to Canguilhem's notions, that have emerged in the following categories: the normative perspective on the aging process; the normal and the pathological, and the anatomopathological medicine. It was evident, therefore, the growth of plastic surgery in relation to the changes of body image that society embodies as true, and that slows aging, conforming to Canguilhem's speech, wich reflects about the bodily changes, as well as the aging related therapies, in order to delay this process.
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently associated with exertional... more Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently associated with exertional oxygen desaturation, which may be evaluated using the 6-minute walking test (6MWT). However, it is a time-consuming test. The 1-minute sit-to-stand test (1STST) is a simpler test, already used to evaluate the functional status. The aim of this study was to compare the 1STST to the 6MWT in the evaluation of exertional desaturation. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 30 stable COPD patients who performed the 6MWT and 1STST on the same day. Six-minute walking distance (6MWD), number of 1STST repetitions (1STSTr), and cardiorespiratory parameters were recorded. Results: A significant correlation was found between the 6MWD and the number of 1STSTr (r = 0.54; p = 0.002). The minimum oxygen saturation (SpO2) in both tests showed a good agreement (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) 0.81) and correlated strongly (r = 0.84; p < 0.001). Regarding oxygen desaturation, the ...
Objectives Nocardiosis is a rare infection caused by Nocardia spp., a gram-positive bacteria non-... more Objectives Nocardiosis is a rare infection caused by Nocardia spp., a gram-positive bacteria non-commensal of the human flora. Nocardiosis usually presents with lung infection but may disseminate to other organs, most frequently the brain. The major risk factor is immunosuppression, but lung diseases also increase the risk of infection. Treatment with antibiotics is usually prolonged. In this study, we made a retrospective analysis of pulmonary nocardiosis cases and a review of the available literature. Methods We made a retrospective analysis of all pulmonary nocardiosis cases from 13 years (January 2005 to December 2017) in our institution, selecting patients from pulmonology and infectious diseases consultation. Results We found four patients diagnosed with pulmonary nocardiosis, three males (patients 1, 2 and 3) and one female (patient 4). Median age was 71 ± 15 years old. Different specimens were identified (N. cyriacigeorgica, Nocardia spp., N. nova, and N. wallacei/transvalen...
Monaldi archives for chest disease = Archivio Monaldi per le malattie del torace, 2021
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a mainstay of management of chronic respiratory failure in many... more Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a mainstay of management of chronic respiratory failure in many disorders which are known to cause abnormal airway secretion clearance. Currently, there is no guidance regarding either the secretion handling during NIV use or the role of NIV in secretion management in these patients. The aim of this document was to provide an overview of the various techniques available in the management of respiratory secretions and their use in conjunction with NIV. Literature search was performed using the keywords, "(secretion OR secretions) AND (noninvasive ventilation OR NIV)" on PubMed and EMBASE. The search yielded 1681 and 509 titles from PubMed and EMBASE, respectively. After screening, 19 articles were included in this review. Suggestions of the expert panel were formulated by mutual consensus after reviewing the relevant literature. The draft of the expert panel's suggestions was circulated among all authors via electronic mail for comments...
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently associated with exertional... more Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently associated with exertional oxygen desaturation, which may be evaluated using the 6-minute walking test (6MWT). However, it is a time-consuming test. The 1-minute sit-to-stand test (1STST) is a simpler test, already used to evaluate the functional status. The aim of this study was to compare the 1STST to the 6MWT in the evaluation of exertional desaturation. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 30 stable COPD patients who performed the 6MWT and 1STST on the same day. Six-minute walking distance (6MWD), number of 1STST repetitions (1STSTr), and cardiorespiratory parameters were recorded. Results: A significant correlation was found between the 6MWD and the number of 1STSTr (r = 0.54; p = 0.002). The minimum oxygen saturation (SpO2) in both tests showed a good agreement (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) 0.81) and correlated strongly (r = 0.84; p < 0.001). Regarding oxygen desaturation, the ...
The present study aims to discuss the normal and the pathological into the literature about aging... more The present study aims to discuss the normal and the pathological into the literature about aging, from the perspective of Canguilhem. To that end, an integrative review was performed by means of text searching in the Virtual Library of Health, from 2002 to 2012, whose works about the normal and the pathological, in the outlook of aging, were envisaged. The final sample has resulted in six texts related to Canguilhem's notions, that have emerged in the following categories: the normative perspective on the aging process; the normal and the pathological, and the anatomopathological medicine. It was evident, therefore, the growth of plastic surgery in relation to the changes of body image that society embodies as true, and that slows aging, conforming to Canguilhem's speech, wich reflects about the bodily changes, as well as the aging related therapies, in order to delay this process.
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently associated with exertional... more Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently associated with exertional oxygen desaturation, which may be evaluated using the 6-minute walking test (6MWT). However, it is a time-consuming test. The 1-minute sit-to-stand test (1STST) is a simpler test, already used to evaluate the functional status. The aim of this study was to compare the 1STST to the 6MWT in the evaluation of exertional desaturation. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 30 stable COPD patients who performed the 6MWT and 1STST on the same day. Six-minute walking distance (6MWD), number of 1STST repetitions (1STSTr), and cardiorespiratory parameters were recorded. Results: A significant correlation was found between the 6MWD and the number of 1STSTr (r = 0.54; p = 0.002). The minimum oxygen saturation (SpO2) in both tests showed a good agreement (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) 0.81) and correlated strongly (r = 0.84; p < 0.001). Regarding oxygen desaturation, the ...
Objectives Nocardiosis is a rare infection caused by Nocardia spp., a gram-positive bacteria non-... more Objectives Nocardiosis is a rare infection caused by Nocardia spp., a gram-positive bacteria non-commensal of the human flora. Nocardiosis usually presents with lung infection but may disseminate to other organs, most frequently the brain. The major risk factor is immunosuppression, but lung diseases also increase the risk of infection. Treatment with antibiotics is usually prolonged. In this study, we made a retrospective analysis of pulmonary nocardiosis cases and a review of the available literature. Methods We made a retrospective analysis of all pulmonary nocardiosis cases from 13 years (January 2005 to December 2017) in our institution, selecting patients from pulmonology and infectious diseases consultation. Results We found four patients diagnosed with pulmonary nocardiosis, three males (patients 1, 2 and 3) and one female (patient 4). Median age was 71 ± 15 years old. Different specimens were identified (N. cyriacigeorgica, Nocardia spp., N. nova, and N. wallacei/transvalen...
Monaldi archives for chest disease = Archivio Monaldi per le malattie del torace, 2021
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a mainstay of management of chronic respiratory failure in many... more Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a mainstay of management of chronic respiratory failure in many disorders which are known to cause abnormal airway secretion clearance. Currently, there is no guidance regarding either the secretion handling during NIV use or the role of NIV in secretion management in these patients. The aim of this document was to provide an overview of the various techniques available in the management of respiratory secretions and their use in conjunction with NIV. Literature search was performed using the keywords, "(secretion OR secretions) AND (noninvasive ventilation OR NIV)" on PubMed and EMBASE. The search yielded 1681 and 509 titles from PubMed and EMBASE, respectively. After screening, 19 articles were included in this review. Suggestions of the expert panel were formulated by mutual consensus after reviewing the relevant literature. The draft of the expert panel's suggestions was circulated among all authors via electronic mail for comments...
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently associated with exertional... more Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently associated with exertional oxygen desaturation, which may be evaluated using the 6-minute walking test (6MWT). However, it is a time-consuming test. The 1-minute sit-to-stand test (1STST) is a simpler test, already used to evaluate the functional status. The aim of this study was to compare the 1STST to the 6MWT in the evaluation of exertional desaturation. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 30 stable COPD patients who performed the 6MWT and 1STST on the same day. Six-minute walking distance (6MWD), number of 1STST repetitions (1STSTr), and cardiorespiratory parameters were recorded. Results: A significant correlation was found between the 6MWD and the number of 1STSTr (r = 0.54; p = 0.002). The minimum oxygen saturation (SpO2) in both tests showed a good agreement (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) 0.81) and correlated strongly (r = 0.84; p < 0.001). Regarding oxygen desaturation, the ...
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