Prediction Of Development Of Adverse Haemodynamic Changes And Influence Of Patient’s Position For Cardiac Output During Minor Anorectal Surgery

Volume 26, Number 2 (2016)

Jurgita Borodičienė, Jūratė Gudaitytė, Andrius Macas Abstract The aim of the study was to determine limit of baseline cardiac output assessed by impedance cardiography, which allows predicting development of adverse haemodynamic reactions influenced by patient’s position changes during anorectal surgery under spinal anaesthesia with low dose hyperbaric bupivacaine for ASA 3 patients with cardiovascular diseases.Methods:…

The Relationship Between Coping Strategies And Aggression Among Persons With Limb Amputations

Volume 26, Number 2 (2016)

Birutė Ramoškienė Abstract The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between coping strategies and aggression among persons with limb amputations. The subjects of the study was 55 persons, undergone lower limb amputation, who were hospitalised at AB „Ortopedijos technika“ Physical medicine department, their average age was 58,29 ± 1,543, 29 of them…

Problems In The Treatment Of Critically Ill Patients With Vancomycin

Volume 26, Number 2 (2016)

Andrius Klimašauskas, Aistė Grinkutė, Aistė Visockytė, Gintautas Kėkštas, Jūratė Šipylaitė Abstract Objective. To evaluate how often the therapeutic concentration of vancomycin are achieved for critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICU). Materials and methods. There was a retrospective study carried out in Vilnius University Hospital Santariskiu clinics. We evaluate the all vancomycin concentration measurements,…

Patterns Of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Usage: Assessment Of Public Knowledge, Behaviour And Attitude

Volume 26, Number 2 (2016)

Marija Obeleniūtė, Aida Adomaitienė, Justina Daveckaitė, Eglė Pavydė, Audrius Sveikata Abstract To date, no previous studies were carried out in order to assess Lithuanian public awareness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This study aimed to assess public knowledge, behaviour and attitude of NSAIDs usage. A prospective crosssectional study was processed, using validated anonymous questionnaire, consisting…

Antibiotics For The Treatment Of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: Assessment Of Public Knowledge And Self-Medication

Volume 26, Number 2 (2016)

Karolina Dubickaitė, Ieva Merkytė, Eglė Pavydė, Audrius Sveikata Abstract Irrational use of antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections and self-medication are serious public health problems. Previous studies performed in Lithuania in order to evaluate public knowledge of antibiotics are rare. The aim of this study was to assess antibiotic usage patterns, public knowledge, behaviour and…

The Evaluation Of Patient’s Knowledge And Understanding About Anesthesia

Volume 26, Number 2 (2016)

Emilija Padervinskytė, Brigita Alenskaitė, Aurika Karbonskienė Abstract In a patient-oriented health care patients are supposed to take part in decisions about their treatment. Knowledge about what information people want or need to make these choices in perioperative care is still scarse. Objective: to estimate patient‘s knowledge of the role of anesthesiologist and identify information patient…

Prevalence Of Oral Breathing And Other Deleterious Oral Habits Among Preschool-Age Children

Volume 26, Number 2 (2016)

Marija Borisovaitė, Kristina Lopatienė Abstract Purpose: To record the prevalence of oral breathing and other deleterious oral habits among preschool-age children. Methods: Parents of 334 preschool-age children were anonymously examined by giving the questionnaire to fill out. They were explained the purpose of the survey, a consent to use the information was received. Results: 334…