Nelson Luiz Batista de Oliveira

Diagnóstico de lesões e qualidade de vida de motociclistas, vítimas de acidentes de trânsito

This study characterizes motorcyclists living at Maringa-Parana-Brazil, who were victims of traffic accidents and were attended in hospitals for trauma treatments. The injured have been characterized according to trauma severity, body regions affected and the body region with the most serious injury, besides identifying possible differences in the quality of life of the victims who developed traumatic brain injury. While the Injury Severity Score was used to evaluate trauma severity, the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey was applied to assess the victims quality of life. With respect to trauma severity, victims with mild injuries (73.14%) were predominant. Most victims (59.70%) were injured in the lower members of the body, followed by injuries in the upper ones (58.21%) and in the head (31.34%). Limbs were most affected when compared to other body regions. There was no difference in the quality of life of post-trauma victims with or without cranium-encephalic trauma.El estudio caracteriza motociclistas, victimas de accidentes de trafico, residentes en Maringa - Parana y atendidos en centros de referencia para tratamiento del trauma, segun gravedad del trauma, partes del cuerpo afectadas y region corporea de la lesion mas grave, ademas de identificar entre esas victimas, posibles diferencias en la calidad de vida de aquellos que presentaron trauma craneo-encefalico. El Injury Severity Score fue utilizado para el analisis de gravedad del trauma y el instrumento generico Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey, para evaluacion de la calidad de vida de las victimas. Con relacion a la gravedad de las lesiones, predominaron las victimas de trauma leve, 73,14%. La mayoria (59,70%) sufrio lesiones en los miembros inferiores, seguido por los miembros superiores (58,21%) y cabeza (31,34%). Los miembros se destacaron entre las demas regiones como los segmentos corporeos mas gravemente lesionados. En la comparacion de calidad de vida despues de trauma de las victimas, con y sin trauma craneoencefalico, no se evidenciaron diferencias.

Retorno à atividade produtiva de motociclistas vítimas de acidentes de trânsito

Objective: To characterize motorcyclists who have been victims of traffic accidents in Maringá, Paraná regarding their occupation, rehabilitation, or disability. Methods: A sample of 61 subjects participated in the study. Data were collected in February and March, 1999 though interviews and review of medical records. Results: Prior to the accident, the majority of subjects (45,9%) were employed. A great number of them (45.9%) were performing work-related activities in the moment of the accident. Among the remainder of victims, 29.5% were performing leisure activities. Nine to twelve months post accident, 20.4% of the victims had altered productive activities. Conclusion: There was a significant statistical association between productive activities and injury severity score, between productive activities and new injury severity score, and between productive activities and perception of health.

Uso de medicamentos por gestantes usuárias do Sistema Único de Saúde

OBJETIVO: Identificar o uso de medicamentos por gestantes usuarias do Sistema Unico de Saude do municipio de Bandeirantes - Parana. METODOS: Estudo analitico transversal. Populacao: 245 gestantes e amostra de 205. O instrumento para coleta de dados foi um questionario estruturado. Estudo realizado de julho de 2006 a novembro de 2007. RESULTADOS: 83,4% das gestantes entrevistadas declararam utilizar pelo menos um medicamento, destas 8,2% o fizeram sem prescricao medica e 80,5% receberam alerta sobre perigos de certos medicamentos. Os dados evidenciaram uma relacao estatisticamente significante entre o 3o trimestre e o maior uso de medicamentos. Sulfato ferroso (45,0%) e paracetamol (43,4%) foram os mais utilizados, porem medicamentos considerados de risco para o feto tambem foram empregados. CONCLUSAO: As gestantes estao sendo expostas a uma variedade de medicamentos, o que exige atencao criteriosa para evitar possiveis danos ao feto.OBJECTIVE: To identify the use of medicines by pregnant women who receive care at the Brazilian universal healthcare system, specifically in the municipal district of Bandeirantes, Parana. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study was used. A sample of 205 women participated in the study. Data were collected from July 2006 to November 2007 using a structured questionnaire. RESULTS: A great number of participants (83.4%) reported they had used at least one medicine during their pregnancy and 8.2% of them used over-the-counter medicines. The majority of the women (80.5%) received warnings about the use of medicines during pregnancy. There was significant statistical relationship between the last 3 months of pregnancy and the increase in medicines use. Although Ferrous sulfate (45.0%) and Paracetamol (43.4%) offer serious risks to the fetus, these two medicines were among those most used by the participants. CONCLUSION: Pregnant women have been exposed to a variety of medicines. There is a need to improve the quality of care to pregnant women in order to prevent potential risks to the fetus.

Injury diagnosis quality of life among motorcyclists, victims of traffic accidents

This study characterizes motorcyclists living at Maringa-Parana-Brazil, who were victims of traffic accidents and were attended in hospitals for trauma treatments. The injured have been characterized according to trauma severity, body regions affected and the body region with the most serious injury, besides identifying possible differences in the quality of life of the victims who developed traumatic brain injury. While the Injury Severity Score was used to evaluate trauma severity, the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey was applied to assess the victims quality of life. With respect to trauma severity, victims with mild injuries (73.14%) were predominant. Most victims (59.70%) were injured in the lower members of the body, followed by injuries in the upper ones (58.21%) and in the head (31.34%). Limbs were most affected when compared to other body regions. There was no difference in the quality of life of post-trauma victims with or without cranium-encephalic trauma.El estudio caracteriza motociclistas, victimas de accidentes de trafico, residentes en Maringa - Parana y atendidos en centros de referencia para tratamiento del trauma, segun gravedad del trauma, partes del cuerpo afectadas y region corporea de la lesion mas grave, ademas de identificar entre esas victimas, posibles diferencias en la calidad de vida de aquellos que presentaron trauma craneo-encefalico. El Injury Severity Score fue utilizado para el analisis de gravedad del trauma y el instrumento generico Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey, para evaluacion de la calidad de vida de las victimas. Con relacion a la gravedad de las lesiones, predominaron las victimas de trauma leve, 73,14%. La mayoria (59,70%) sufrio lesiones en los miembros inferiores, seguido por los miembros superiores (58,21%) y cabeza (31,34%). Los miembros se destacaron entre las demas regiones como los segmentos corporeos mas gravemente lesionados. En la comparacion de calidad de vida despues de trauma de las victimas, con y sin trauma craneoencefalico, no se evidenciaron diferencias.

Motocyclists victims of traffic accidents return to normal productive activities

Objective: To characterize motorcyclists who have been victims of traffic accidents in Maringá, Paraná regarding their occupation, rehabilitation, or disability. Methods: A sample of 61 subjects participated in the study. Data were collected in February and March, 1999 though interviews and review of medical records. Results: Prior to the accident, the majority of subjects (45,9%) were employed. A great number of them (45.9%) were performing work-related activities in the moment of the accident. Among the remainder of victims, 29.5% were performing leisure activities. Nine to twelve months post accident, 20.4% of the victims had altered productive activities. Conclusion: There was a significant statistical association between productive activities and injury severity score, between productive activities and new injury severity score, and between productive activities and perception of health.

The use of medicines by pregnant women who receive care in the Brazilian Universal Healthcare System

OBJETIVO: Identificar o uso de medicamentos por gestantes usuarias do Sistema Unico de Saude do municipio de Bandeirantes - Parana. METODOS: Estudo analitico transversal. Populacao: 245 gestantes e amostra de 205. O instrumento para coleta de dados foi um questionario estruturado. Estudo realizado de julho de 2006 a novembro de 2007. RESULTADOS: 83,4% das gestantes entrevistadas declararam utilizar pelo menos um medicamento, destas 8,2% o fizeram sem prescricao medica e 80,5% receberam alerta sobre perigos de certos medicamentos. Os dados evidenciaram uma relacao estatisticamente significante entre o 3o trimestre e o maior uso de medicamentos. Sulfato ferroso (45,0%) e paracetamol (43,4%) foram os mais utilizados, porem medicamentos considerados de risco para o feto tambem foram empregados. CONCLUSAO: As gestantes estao sendo expostas a uma variedade de medicamentos, o que exige atencao criteriosa para evitar possiveis danos ao feto.OBJECTIVE: To identify the use of medicines by pregnant women who receive care at the Brazilian universal healthcare system, specifically in the municipal district of Bandeirantes, Parana. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study was used. A sample of 205 women participated in the study. Data were collected from July 2006 to November 2007 using a structured questionnaire. RESULTS: A great number of participants (83.4%) reported they had used at least one medicine during their pregnancy and 8.2% of them used over-the-counter medicines. The majority of the women (80.5%) received warnings about the use of medicines during pregnancy. There was significant statistical relationship between the last 3 months of pregnancy and the increase in medicines use. Although Ferrous sulfate (45.0%) and Paracetamol (43.4%) offer serious risks to the fetus, these two medicines were among those most used by the participants. CONCLUSION: Pregnant women have been exposed to a variety of medicines. There is a need to improve the quality of care to pregnant women in order to prevent potential risks to the fetus.

Uso de medicamentos por gestantes del Sistema Único de Salud

OBJETIVO: Identificar o uso de medicamentos por gestantes usuarias do Sistema Unico de Saude do municipio de Bandeirantes - Parana. METODOS: Estudo analitico transversal. Populacao: 245 gestantes e amostra de 205. O instrumento para coleta de dados foi um questionario estruturado. Estudo realizado de julho de 2006 a novembro de 2007. RESULTADOS: 83,4% das gestantes entrevistadas declararam utilizar pelo menos um medicamento, destas 8,2% o fizeram sem prescricao medica e 80,5% receberam alerta sobre perigos de certos medicamentos. Os dados evidenciaram uma relacao estatisticamente significante entre o 3o trimestre e o maior uso de medicamentos. Sulfato ferroso (45,0%) e paracetamol (43,4%) foram os mais utilizados, porem medicamentos considerados de risco para o feto tambem foram empregados. CONCLUSAO: As gestantes estao sendo expostas a uma variedade de medicamentos, o que exige atencao criteriosa para evitar possiveis danos ao feto.OBJECTIVE: To identify the use of medicines by pregnant women who receive care at the Brazilian universal healthcare system, specifically in the municipal district of Bandeirantes, Parana. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study was used. A sample of 205 women participated in the study. Data were collected from July 2006 to November 2007 using a structured questionnaire. RESULTS: A great number of participants (83.4%) reported they had used at least one medicine during their pregnancy and 8.2% of them used over-the-counter medicines. The majority of the women (80.5%) received warnings about the use of medicines during pregnancy. There was significant statistical relationship between the last 3 months of pregnancy and the increase in medicines use. Although Ferrous sulfate (45.0%) and Paracetamol (43.4%) offer serious risks to the fetus, these two medicines were among those most used by the participants. CONCLUSION: Pregnant women have been exposed to a variety of medicines. There is a need to improve the quality of care to pregnant women in order to prevent potential risks to the fetus.

Retorno a la actividad productiva de los motociclistas víctimas de acidentes de tránsito

Objective: To characterize motorcyclists who have been victims of traffic accidents in Maringá, Paraná regarding their occupation, rehabilitation, or disability. Methods: A sample of 61 subjects participated in the study. Data were collected in February and March, 1999 though interviews and review of medical records. Results: Prior to the accident, the majority of subjects (45,9%) were employed. A great number of them (45.9%) were performing work-related activities in the moment of the accident. Among the remainder of victims, 29.5% were performing leisure activities. Nine to twelve months post accident, 20.4% of the victims had altered productive activities. Conclusion: There was a significant statistical association between productive activities and injury severity score, between productive activities and new injury severity score, and between productive activities and perception of health.

Diagnóstico de lesiones y calidad de vida de los motociclistas víctimas de accidentes de tráfico

This study characterizes motorcyclists living at Maringa-Parana-Brazil, who were victims of traffic accidents and were attended in hospitals for trauma treatments. The injured have been characterized according to trauma severity, body regions affected and the body region with the most serious injury, besides identifying possible differences in the quality of life of the victims who developed traumatic brain injury. While the Injury Severity Score was used to evaluate trauma severity, the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey was applied to assess the victims quality of life. With respect to trauma severity, victims with mild injuries (73.14%) were predominant. Most victims (59.70%) were injured in the lower members of the body, followed by injuries in the upper ones (58.21%) and in the head (31.34%). Limbs were most affected when compared to other body regions. There was no difference in the quality of life of post-trauma victims with or without cranium-encephalic trauma.El estudio caracteriza motociclistas, victimas de accidentes de trafico, residentes en Maringa - Parana y atendidos en centros de referencia para tratamiento del trauma, segun gravedad del trauma, partes del cuerpo afectadas y region corporea de la lesion mas grave, ademas de identificar entre esas victimas, posibles diferencias en la calidad de vida de aquellos que presentaron trauma craneo-encefalico. El Injury Severity Score fue utilizado para el analisis de gravedad del trauma y el instrumento generico Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey, para evaluacion de la calidad de vida de las victimas. Con relacion a la gravedad de las lesiones, predominaron las victimas de trauma leve, 73,14%. La mayoria (59,70%) sufrio lesiones en los miembros inferiores, seguido por los miembros superiores (58,21%) y cabeza (31,34%). Los miembros se destacaron entre las demas regiones como los segmentos corporeos mas gravemente lesionados. En la comparacion de calidad de vida despues de trauma de las victimas, con y sin trauma craneoencefalico, no se evidenciaron diferencias.