Associations Between Use Of Oxytocin For Inducing And Stimulating Labor Andemotional And Behavioral Problems Of Children Up To 1,5 Years Old

Volume 26, Number 2 (2016)

Jurgita Smiltė Jasiulionė, Roma Jusienė, Eglė Markūnienė Abstract There is a lack of empirical studies which analyze a potential impact of the use of synthetic oxytocin during labor on children’s early psychosocial development. The aim of this study is to examine associations between use of oxytocin for inducing and stimulating labor and emotional and behavioral…

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…

Echocardiographic Characteristic Of Left Ventricular Geometry Of 12-17 Years Athletes

Volume 25, Number 4 (2015)

Aldona Bartkevičienė Abstract Aim. To compare the type of left ventricular geometry associated with training among 12-17 years athletes currently competing in cycling, rowing and basketball playing and to determine the factors influencing left ventricular geometry. Methods. A total 167 male athletes 12-17 year-old, involved in basketball (n = 62), academic rowing (n =51) and…

Regional Inequalities of Children Disability Incidence in Lithuania

Volume 25, Number 1(98) (2015)

Juozas Raistenskis, Zdislav Skvarciany, Romualdas Gurevičius Abstract Declining birth rates, increasing number of diseasesand injuries among children, socio-economicalchange in the situation of the country, as well as othersocial, health – and economics-related factorsare the main reasons for greater interest of scientistsin research on the social and health disparities inthe counties (municipalities and districts). This paperanalyzes…

Comparison Of Sedative Effects Of Midazolam Tablets And Liquid Form On Children’s Behaviour

Volume 24, Number 2(93) (2014)

Lina Kalibatienė, Andrius Macas, Darius Trepenaitis, Ričardas Kubilius Abstract The most common problem in children anaesthesiology is preoperative anxiety resulting in poor co-operation with medical staff in the operating room and postoperative behaviour disorders. Midazolam has become the most frequently used premedication in children, but not all forms of the administration are equally acceptable by…

Road Safety in Schoolchildren in Klaipeda District

Volume 23, Number 3(88) (2013)

Birutė Strukčinskienė, Sigitas Griškonis, Juozas Raistenskis, Vaiva Strukčinskaitė, Neringa Tarvydienė Abstract The survey on road safety behaviour in schoolchildren was accomplished in Klaipeda district, Lithuania. In the survey, 1009 schoolchildren aged 11, 13, and 15 years participated. Chi-square test was used and the significance level p <0.05 was considered statistically significant. The survey revealed that…

Functional Relationships of the Respiratory System for Children Depending on Gender

Volume 23, Number 2(87) (2013)

Rimantė Pereckienė, Audronė Astrauskienė, Brigita Zachovajevienė, Pavelas Zachovajevas Abstract Research aim was to identify functional relationships of the respiratory system for different gender childrens. There took part in research the children, which parents where informed about execution procedure and the parents accepted using of research results. Persons for research were detected according following criterions: age…

Klaipeda Schools Students’ Attitude Towards Drug Usage Problem

Volume 23, Number 1(86) (2013)

Dalia Jurgaitienė Abstract The aim – to examine students‘ views of Klaipeda in drug addiction and drug-detection tests. Completed an anonymous questionnaire of general education and vocational training schools survey. Total of 544 questionnaires were used for analysis: 276 questionnaires from general education and 268- from vocational education schools. Of them – 48.7 percent were…

The Impact of Regular Long Term Physical Load on Cardiovascular Functional Parameters in Children and Adolescent Athletes

Volume 23, Number 1(86) (2013)

Aldona Bartkevičienė, Dalia Bakšienė, Alfonsas Vainoras, Pranas Šerpytis, Geriuldas Žiliukas Abstract Introduction. Regular physical load determines increase in functional capability of cardiovascular system. On the other hand, the cardiovascular system often appears as a conditional factor, which restricts organism adaptive abilities and limits general organism adaptation to the load. During physical load, not only cardiovascular…

Nutrition in Preschool Children in Klaipeda City

Volume 23, Number 1(86) (2013)

Diana Šopagienė, Birutė Strukčinskienė, Dalija Stasiuvienė, Dalia Jurgaitienė, Ineta Pačiauskaitė, Greta Neverdauskaitė Abstract The survey on nutrition in preschool children was accomplished in Klaipeda city. In the survey participated 382 children aged 3-6 years; their parents were interviewed. Chi-square test was used and the significance level p ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study revealed…

Use of Virtual Reality During Occupational Therapy Asessions

Volume 22, Number 6(85) (2012)

Monika Jadzevičiūtė, Rasa Barčytė, Romualdas Sinkevičius, Eimantas Žeimys, Mantas Galbuogis Abstract Virtual reality – a new promising type of rehabilitation, which is based on scientific research and are widely used in foreign countries rehabilitation centers. During Occupational Therapy sessions not only normal activities can be used, but also activities carried out in cyberspace. In 2012…

Wandering Spleen

Volume 22, Number 6(85) (2012)

Kęstutis Trainavičius, Egidijus Jatkauskas, Aidas Ivanauskas, Antanas Meška Abstract Congenital malformations of the spleen are rare. Because of the risk of pedicle torsion and splenic ischemia, severe consequences may occur if not diagnosed and treated in time. Once the diagnosis of wandering spleen is made, splenopexy is the treatment of choice. We report 3 cases…