SURVEY AND ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES RENDERED IN KAUNAS’ COMMUNITY PHARMACIES

Volume 21, Number 2(74) (2011)

Loreta Kubilienė Abstract Summary The article analyses whether the community pharmacies in Kaunas city adhere to Good pharmacy praxis rules, whether they provide high quality pharmaceutical services. Factors, contributing to the quality of these services, are also analyzed. Objective. Assessment of pharmaceutical services in cases of dispensing of prescription only and over-the-counter medicines for treatment of acute or chronic diseases or minor…

INSIGHT OF TRENDS IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF ANESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE NURSES IN LITHUANIA

Volume 21, Number 2(74) (2011)

Simona Paulikienė Abstract Summary One of the trends of the reform for education of health care specialists is reform of vocational education and training of anesthesia and intensive care nurses. Education and training of anesthesia and intensive care specialist in different countries is carried out differently. Therefore, World Health Organization and European Federation of Critical…

THE INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES ON EXTRACTION OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OF PROPOLIS

Volume 21, Number 2(74) (2011)

Loreta Kubilienė Abstract Summary The main task of this research was to determine and select non-ethanol solvents for raw propolis material, to create technological procedure for extraction and to determine the active compounds in the extracts. Experiments were performed using pure raw propolis material. The analysis of qualitative and quantitative characteristics of propolis solutions was based on propolis samples collected from different…

ANAPHYLAXIS: EPIDEMIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, MANAGEMENT, PREVENTION

Volume 21, Number 2(74) (2011)

Dagmara Reingardienė Abstract Summary Anaphylaxis, a term first used by Richet and Portier in 1902, is a serious and potentially lethal systemic reaction affecting two or more organs or systems. It is a allergic reaction. Hypotension and shock are not necessarily present. The term „anaphylactoid“ is no longer recommended for use. Trigger factors include foods,…

CASE REPORT: INFERIOR ALVEOLAR NERVE INJURY DUE TO ROOT CANAL TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT POSSIBILITIES

Volume 21, Number 2(74) (2011)

Vaidas Varinauskas Abstract Summary This article reports a case of inferior alveolar nerve anaesthesia caused by overextension of root canal filling material, reviews the classification and diagnostics of inferior alveolar nerve injury and makes suggestions for its management.   Keyword(s): Inferior alveolar nerve injury, inferior alveolar nerve paresthesia, overextension of endodontic filling materials, endodontic medicaments toxicity. DOI: 10.5200/30 Full Text: PDF Back

NEUROGENIC SHOCK

Volume 21, Number 2(74) (2011)

Dagmara Reingardienė Abstract SummaryAcute injury to the spinal cord, especially at the cervical level, results in severe hypotension and persistent bradycardia that are common components of the phenomenon known as neurogenic shock. Neurogenic shock (distributive) from autonomic disturbance with interruption of sympathetic pathways with associated parasympathetic excitation. In addition to neurogenic shock, the acute phase…

FUNCTIONAL HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING

Volume 21, Number 2(74) (2011)

Dalia Bieliauskaitė Abstract Summary Hemodynamic monitoring is a central component of intensive care. The purpose of hemodynamic monitoring is to identify cardiovascular insufficiency and to ensure optimal treatment of the unstable critically ill patients. It serves a diagnostic, therapeutic and resuscitation target role. Hemodynamic monitoring for individual patient should be physiologically based and goal oriented.…

SURGICAL RESULTS AFTER TOTAL GASTRECTOMY FOR GASTRIC CANCER AT THE ONCOLOGY INSTITUTE OF VILNIUS UNIVERSITY

Volume 21, Number 2(74) (2011)

Narimantas Evaldas Samalavičius Abstract Summary The aim of the study was to evaluate results after total gastrectomy for gastric cancer, performed 2008.01.01-2009.06.30 at the Oncology Institte of Vilnius University. Methods. 107 patient histories were retrospectively analyzed, for whom total gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenomectomy for gastric cancer was performed  using Omega type of ezophagojejunostomy during the…

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WHITENING TOOTHPASTES IN REDUCING EXTRINSIC DENTAL STAIN

Volume 21, Number 2(74) (2011)

Daiva Aškinytė Abstract Summary The purpose of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of whitening toothpaste in reducing extrinsic stain with conventional fluoride paste. Total of 33 patients with visible extrinsic dental stains were surveyed. Participants were divided into 3 groups according to different toothpastes used. Lobene Stain Index was measured at baseline, after 2 and 4 weeks. It…

DENTIN HYPERSENSITIVITY AND THE EFFICACY OF AN IN-OFFICE DESENSITIZING PASTE AFTER A FULL MOUTH DISINFECTION PROCEDURE

Volume 21, Number 2(74) (2011)

Alina Pūrienė Abstract Summary The aim of the study: To determine the efficacy of an in-office desensitizing paste, containing 8% arginine and calcium carbonate (Sensitive Pro-Relief, Colgate-Palmolive Co) relative to that of a commercially-available pumice prophylaxis paste in reducing dentin hypersensitivity after a full mouth disinfection procedure. Method: The clinical study covered by the present…