Avaliação da resistência de determinadas bactérias a antimicrobianos em uroculturas de laboratório de análises clínicas no Município de Videira, SC

Considera-se infecção do trato urinário (ITU) a presença de bactérias em qualquer parte do sistema urinário. Neste estudo teve-se como objetivo avaliar as uroculturas realizadas em uma instituição privada na cidade de Videira, SC. Foram realizadas semeaduras, incubação, identificação e antibiograma de 501 pacientes. Foi constatada positividade para 78 indivíduos (15,57%), sendo 61 mulheres (78,20%), sete homens (8,97%) e 10 crianças (12,82%). Os principais agentes etiológicos detectados foram Escherichia coli e Proteus sp., com os percentuais 94,61% e 5,39%, respectivamente. Com base nos antibiogramas realizados, observou-se maior prevalência de Escherichia coli com maior resistência a antibióticos como ampicilina, tetraciclina, cefalotina, ciprofloxacin, ácido nalidíxico, sulfazotrim e norfloxacin. Nas uroculturas analisadas, observou-se maior prevalência positiva em mulheres, pois possuem uretra curta e localizada na região perianal, propiciando o contágio por agentes patológicos. A resistência aos antibióticos anteriormente citados pode ser atribuída ao seu uso para o tratamento empírico de ITU.Palavras-chave: Infecção do trato urinário. Urocultura. Bactérias

PERCEPÇÃO DOS ACADÊMICOS DO CURSO DE FARMÁCIA DE UMA UNIVERSIDADE DO MEIO OESTE CATARINENSE SOBRE O REIKI

O Reiki, prática integrativa complementar, é usado para tratar dores crônicas, ansiedade e hipertensão, promovendo bem-estar físico, mental e espiritual. No Brasil, hospitais oferecem essa terapia, refletindo a integração de terapias alternativas, como Yoga e Auriculoterapia, ao Sistema Único de Saúde. Este estudo quantitativo exploratório investigou a percepção do Reiki em acadêmicos de Farmácia em Santa Catarina. Dos 87 participantes, majoritariamente mulheres de 16 a 27 anos, mais da metade teve contatocom terapias alternativas, destacando o Reiki. Cerca de 61% já utilizaram essas terapias, principalmente para ansiedade e dores físicas, considerando-as eficazes. Também expressaram interesse em cursos sobre o tema. Esses resultados indicam a relevância de incluir terapias alternativas nos currículos acadêmicos. Keywords: Práticas Integrativas e Complementares, Bem Estar,Equilíbrio

Efficacy of passive ultrasonic irrigation in removing root filling material during endodontic retreatment

Abstract Introduction The aim of endodontic retreatment is to remove the previous root filling materials completely to allow for the subsequent steps of cleaning, canal shaping and filling replacement. Objective To evaluate the efficacy of passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) in the removal of residual root filling material after removing the bulk of the root filling with nickel-titanium rotary instruments. Material and method Eighteen mesial isthmus-containing roots of human mandibular molars were prepared and filled. The root canal filling was removed with the ProTaper Retreatment system and K-files. The specimens were randomized into 2 groups (n = 9), both irrigated with 2.5% NaOCl and 17% EDTA. In the conventional group, an irrigation syringe was used. In the PUI group, the PUI technique was used. The roots were sectioned longitudinally and evaluated under stereomicroscopy. Student’s t test was used to compare groups and the general linear model was used to compare the apical, cervical, and middle root thirds within each group, in regard to the percentages of remaining residual filling material. Result There was no statistically significant intergroup difference, irrespective of which root third was evaluated (P > 0.05). In the PUI group, the apical third showed a significantly higher percentage of residual filling material, in comparison with the cervical (P = 0.038) and middle (P = 0.029) thirds. Conclusion The PUI technique was not more effective than the conventional irrigation technique in removing residual root filling material during endodontic retreatment in root canals with a complex anatomy

Efficacy of passive ultrasonic irrigation in removing root filling material during endodontic retreatment

Abstract Introduction The aim of endodontic retreatment is to remove the previous root filling materials completely to allow for the subsequent steps of cleaning, canal shaping and filling replacement. Objective To evaluate the efficacy of passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) in the removal of residual root filling material after removing the bulk of the root filling with nickel-titanium rotary instruments. Material and method Eighteen mesial isthmus-containing roots of human mandibular molars were prepared and filled. The root canal filling was removed with the ProTaper Retreatment system and K-files. The specimens were randomized into 2 groups (n = 9), both irrigated with 2.5% NaOCl and 17% EDTA. In the conventional group, an irrigation syringe was used. In the PUI group, the PUI technique was used. The roots were sectioned longitudinally and evaluated under stereomicroscopy. Student’s t test was used to compare groups and the general linear model was used to compare the apical, cervical, and middle root thirds within each group, in regard to the percentages of remaining residual filling material. Result There was no statistically significant intergroup difference, irrespective of which root third was evaluated (P > 0.05). In the PUI group, the apical third showed a significantly higher percentage of residual filling material, in comparison with the cervical (P = 0.038) and middle (P = 0.029) thirds. Conclusion The PUI technique was not more effective than the conventional irrigation technique in removing residual root filling material during endodontic retreatment in root canals with a complex anatomy