The Trend of Prevalence of Multimorbidity and Needs of Out-Patient Health Care Services in Rural and Urban Areas in Klaipeda Region

Volume 23, Number 1(86) (2013)

Arnoldas Jurgutis, Laura Kubiliutė, Arvydas Martinkėnas, Jelena Filipova, Alfridas Bumblys Abstract The aim of the study: to evaluate multimorbidity dynamics, and needs of out-patient health care services in rural and urban areas in Klaipeda region during years 2009-2011. An observational retrospective study was performed using non-personalized population data from the Klaipeda Territorial Sickness Fund database.…

Evaluation of the Effecacy of Team Work in Operating Theatre Room from the Viewpoint of Team Members

Volume 23, Number 1(86) (2013)

Natalja Istomina, Lina Šakienė, Rokas Bagdonas, Ingrida Bakaitė Abstract Work in the operating theatre is carried on under the team principle where division of labour, competence, instant reaction, tolerance, work knowledge and skills as well as associating with team members are of greatest significance. Fluctuation of operating theatre team members results in difficulty in concentration,…

Possibilities of Improving the Care Quality in a City Hospital

Volume 23, Number 1(86) (2013)

Geriuldas Žiliukas, Danguolė Drungilienė, Rima Užkurėlytė, Ligija Švedienė Abstract As the quality of health care is getting better, patients’ demands for medics and health care organizations are getting higher. The permanent growth of costs and limited resources force to look for new possibilities of problem solving. Insufficient capacity of the leaders of a health care…

The Effect of Inpatient Rehabilitation on the Course of Disease in Patients After Stroke

Volume 23, Number 1(86) (2013)

Daiva Sudmantienė, Geriuldas Žiliukas, Danguolė Drungilienė, Henrikas Kazlauskas Abstract A stroke can cause prolonged disability and affects the quality of life. Actively and on time started a complex rehabilitation improves the progress of the disease, helps to recover lost functions, avoid complications, provides an opportunity for patients to maximum adjust to their activities of daily…

Neuronal Apoptosis in Neonates and Infants and Perioperative Period: is There a Relationship?

Volume 23, Number 1(86) (2013)

Ilona Šuškevičienė, Milda Nekrašienė, Danguolė Česlava Rugytė, Alina Vilkė, Tomas Bukauskas, Diana Bilskienė, Andrius Macas Abstract In these latter decades neurotoxicity of general anesthetics has been demonstrated in neonatal animal models. These data raised a concern about the safety of neonatal and pediatric anesthesia. However, prospective epidemiological studies in humans are still ongoing. Biological markers,…

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

Volume 23, Number 1(86) (2013)

Alina Vilkė, Justina Mikšaitė, Andrius Macas Abstract Orthostatic intolerance defines a group of symptoms characterized by cerebral hypoperfusion and/or sympathetic activation that appear on standing upright and remit in the supine position. Patients may complain of headache, nausea, abdominal pain, lightheadedness, diminished concentration, syncope, anxiety, weakness, fatigue, exercise intolerance, palpitations, dyspnea, and chest pain. POTS…

Predictors of Prolonged Respiratory Support after Emergency Surgery

Volume 23, Number 1(86) (2013)

Aurika Karbonskienė, Darius Kuzminskis, Artūras Plioraitis, Jurgita Kuzminskienė Abstract The aim of the research: to find out predictors of the prolonged mechanical ventilation after emergency surgery. Methodology: retrospective review of case – histories of all adult patients in whom emergency surgery was performed in a single non – cardiac surgery unit of tertiary care hospital…

Prognostic Impact of Coronary Endothelial Dysfunction on Long-Term Adverse Outcome in Patients with Chest Pain and Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease

Volume 23, Number 1(86) (2013)

Dalia Jarašūnienė, Ernesta Susekaitė, Nerijus Klimas Abstract Coronary endothelial dysfunction is known to be related with adverse cardiovascular outcome. We obtained a long-term follow-up of patients without significant coronary atherosclerosis, complaining of chest pain, in whom intracoronary acetylcholine testing was performed in order to assess endothelial function. The study included 41 patient (35 with endothelial…

Research on the Peculiarities of Students’ Nutrition

Volume 23, Number 1(86) (2013)

Laimutė Samsonienė, Vilija Zimnicka Abstract Abbreviations: LUHS – Lithuanian University of Health Sciences; VU – Vilnius University. Nutrition is the one of the most important factors, determining the human health and life quality. As the young body matures, there are changes in physiological and biochemical processes, i.e. the basic metabolic and energy consumption processes, this…