A Review of Posttraumatic Bowel Injuries in Ibadan

Background. Bowel injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality following trauma. Evaluating patients who sustained abdominal trauma with bowel injury may pose a significant diagnostic challenge to the surgeon. Prompt recognition and timely intervention is necessary to improve outcome. Aim. This study was undertaken to evaluate treatment and outcome of patients with bowel trauma. Methods. A 5-year retrospective study of all patients presenting with abdominal trauma requiring surgical intervention seen in the UCH Ibadan, Nigeria was undertaken. Results. There were 71 patients (59 males and 12 females). The majority of cases (70%) occurred between the 3rd and 5th decades of life. Some 37 patients (52%) sustained blunt abdominal injury, while 34 patients (48%) sustained penetrating abdominal injury. There were 27 patients with bowel injuries (38%). Isolated bowel injuries occurred in 19 patients (27%). The most common surgical operation performed was simple closure. There were 3 deaths in patients with bowel injuries. Conclusion. Most cases of bowel injury can be managed by simple closure, a technique that is not so technically demanding for surgeons in less-developed countries. This study has also incidentally identified a “rule of six” for patients with bowel injuries and abdominal trauma

Guía práctica para la producción de microorganismos benéficos (MOB’S)

Los MOB’s son un consorcio de microorganismos de ocurrencia natural que pueden ser aplicados como inóculos para aumentar la cantidad y diversidad microbiana en la rizósfera de las plantas y los suelos, la degradación de materia orgánica, la resistencia a patógenos, etc. Estos están constituidos por: levadura, bacterias ácido lácticas, fotosintéticas, actinomicetos, entre otros. En este documento se verán las características, funcionamiento, elaboración y procedimiento, aplicaciones y consideraciones

Motorcycle Related Injuries among Rural Dwellers in Irrua, Nigeria: Characteristics and Correlates

Background. The escalating use of motorcycle for commercial transportation of commuters and goods has resulted in an increase in morbidity and mortality from road traffic injuries. Objectives. To study the characteristics of motorcycle injuries seen in Irrua, Nigeria. Materials and Methods. This is a one-year prospective study of all patients seen from January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. A structured proforma was filled for all consecutive crash victims involving a motorcycle. Results. Motorcycle injuries accounted for 11.6% of attendance in surgical emergency room (142 out of 1,214); 76.8% were males. Amongst victims 47.1% were riders, 42.9%, passengers, and 7.8% pedestrians. Extremity injury accounted for 42.2% while head injury occurred in 21.8%. There were 9 deaths (6.3%). In this study no victim used crash helmet. Conclusion. Banning of motorcycle for commercial use and the introduction of tricycles into rural/suburban comminutes may be an important preventive strategy

Manual de producción de enmiendas orgánicas para restablecer la fertilidad del suelo

La gran cantidad de residuos generados como parte del proceso productivo agrícola, hacen necesario un mejor manejo de estos, a fin de incorporar nutrientes al suelo, lo cual representa una gran oportunidad. Es en este contexto se desarrolla el “Manual de producción de enmiendas orgánicas para restablecer la fertilidad del suelo”, el cual presenta información científica y práctica relevante para la producción de enmiendas de fácil fabricación, ofreciendo alternativas eficientes y de bajo costo que pueden ser aplicables por los pequeños agricultores

Una aproximación teórica de la literacidad mediática hacia la competencia mediática en el currículo peruano

Due to digital revolution, mass media has a great presence in people's lives. Hence, there is a prevailing media culture of incessant and changing information. This generates the need to develop a media literacy to be taught as part of a media competence in Peruvian classrooms. This would be presented with greater complexity and precision within the Peruvian National Curriculum of Basic Education in order to accomplish the ideal of the knowledge society. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to carry out a theoretical review and an analysis of media literacy and its realization as a media competence in the curriculum. Because of this, it is concluded that some aspects of media competence are present in different curricular areas (Art and Culture, Communication, Social Sciences and Personal Development Citizenship and Civics) in addition to the transversal competence 28. However, these aspects are not exclusively or systematically presented as proposed by Ferrés through six dimensions. For this reason, it is proposed to include this competence within the area of communication, considering the characteristics and needs of the Peruvian educational system for the elaboration of its respective capacities and performances.Debido a la revolución digital, los medios de comunicación tienen una gran presencia en la vida de las personas. De ahí que se vive una imperante cultura mediática en donde la información es incesante y cambiante. Esto genera la necesidad de desarrollar una literacidad mediática que se enseñe como parte de una competencia mediática en las aulas peruanas. Esta se presentaría con mayor complejidad y precisión dentro del Currículo Nacional de Educación Básica del Perú en vista de cumplir con el ideal de la sociedad del conocimiento. Por ello, el presente trabajo tuvo como propósito realizar una revisión teórica y un análisis de la literacidad mediática y su concreción como competencia mediática en el currículo. A partir de ello, se concluye que algunos aspectos de la competencia mediática están presentes en diversas áreas curriculares (Arte y cultura, Comunicación, Ciencias sociales y Desarrollo Personal Ciudadanía y Cívica) además de la competencia transversal 28. Sin embargo, estos aspectos no se plantean exclusiva ni sistemáticamente como lo propone Ferrés a través de seis dimensiones. Es por ello que se propone que se incluya dicha competencia dentro del área de comunicación considerando las características y necesidades del sistema educativo peruano para la elaboración de sus respectivas capacidades y desempeños

A five-year review of burn injuries in Irrua

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The management of burns remains a challenge in developing countries. Few data exist to document the extent of the problem. This study provides data from a suburban setting by documenting the epidemiology of burn injury and ascertaining outcome of management. This will help in planning strategies for prevention of burns and reducing severity of complications.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A total of 72 patients admitted for burns between January 1st, 2002 and December 31st, 2006 at the Irrua specialist teaching hospital were studied retrospectively. Sources of information were the case notes and operation registers. Data extracted included demographics as well as treatment methods and outcome</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The results revealed male to female ratio of 2.1:1. Over 50% of the injuries occurred at home. There was a seasonal variation with over 40% of injuries occurring between November and January. The commonest etiologic agent was flame burn from kerosene explosion. There were 7 deaths in the series.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Burns are preventable. We recommend adequate supply of unadulterated petroleum products and establishment of burn centers.</p

Impact of granivorous birds on the yield of rainfed rice Or(yza sativa L.) in Ubangi Province, DR Congo

A study on the impact of granivorous birds on rice yield was carried out at the Bokonzi High School of Agricultural Studies, located in the Sud-Ubangi province in Democratic Republic of Congo.The aim of the study was to evaluate the yield deficit of rice in husk, due to the birds in study area. The results showed that the rate of deficit due to the birds is 4.67% for fields kept on surveillanceand 28.35% without surveillance (about 16.1% of yield/ha). According of the current price of dry paddy in this area, the yield deficit of rice in value is respectively 28.35 USD and 167 USD with an average of 97.83USD of deficit/ha. This loss of yield constitutesan important economic and social deficit for the rice culture practitioners

Effect of nourishment and inorganic fertilization on growth of snakehead fish, «Parachanna insignis (Channidae)» in non-drained pond

The influence of combination of feed based on rice bran and inorganic fertilizer (NPK-17-17-17) was tested in a three months studt on growth performances of snakehead fish in non-drained pond. Daily growth obtained with this mixed feed of rice bran combined with inorganic fertilization profited well to snakehead fish with growth of 1.463 g/day against 0.765 g/day for the control. This type of feed could be proposed to increase the production of fish farming in the trial area

Impact des oiseaux granivores sur le rendement de la culture du riz pluvial (Oryza sativa L.) dans la province du Sud-Ubangi, RD Congo

A study on the impact of granivorous birds on rice yield was carried out at the Bokonzi High School of Agricultural Studies, located in the Sud-Ubangi province in Democratic Republic of Congo. The aim of the study was to evaluate the yield deficit of rice in the field, due to the birds in the study area. The results showed that the yield deficit due to the birds was 4.67 % for fields kept on surveillance and 28.3 % without surveillance (about 16.1 % of yield/ha). According of the current price of dry paddy in this area, the yield deficit of rice in value is respectively 28.3 USD and 167 USD with an average of 97.8 USD of deficit/ha. This loss of yield constitutes an important economic and social deficit for the farmers. KEYWORDS: Oryza sativa, Granivorous birds, Surveillance, Yield, Democratic Republic of the Congo.Une étude de l’impact des oiseaux granivores sur le rendement du riz pluvial (Oryza sativa) en culture pure a été conduite à l’Institut Supérieur d’Études Agronomiques (ISEA) de Bokonzi, dans la province du Sud-Ubangi, en République Démocratique du Congo. L’objectif principal de cette étude était d’évaluer les déficits des rendements de la culture pluviale du riz, causés par les oiseaux granivores dans la zone d’étude. Les résultats des analyses statistiques démontrent que le taux de déperdition dû à l’action des oiseaux est de 4,67 % dans les champs surveillés et de 28,3 % dans les champs non surveillés, soit une perte moyenne à l’hectare de 16,1 % de rendement. Ceci traduit une perte respective équivalant à 28,3 USD et 167 USD, soit en moyenne 97,8 USD/ha. Ces pertes constituent un déficit socio-économique important pour les riziculteurs. MOTS-CLEFS: Oryza sativa, Oiseaux granivores, Surveillance, Rendement, République démocratique du Congo