Evaluation of hearing protection used by police officers in the shooting range

AbstractIntroductionImpact noise is characterized by acoustic energy peaks that last less than a second, at intervals of more than 1s.ObjectiveTo quantify the levels of impact noise to which police officers are exposed during activities at the shooting range and to evaluate the attenuation of the hearing protector.MethodsMeasurements were performed in the shooting range of a military police department. An SV 102 audiodosimeter (Svantek) was used to measure sound pressure levels. Two microphones were used simultaneously: one external and one insertion type; the firearm used was a 0.40 Taurus® rimless pistol.ResultsThe values obtained with the external microphone were 146dBC (peak), and a maximum sound level of 129.4dBC (fast). The results obtained with the insertion microphone were 138.7dBC (peak), and a maximum sound level of 121.6dBC (fast).ConclusionThe findings showed high levels of sound pressure in the shooting range, which exceeded the maximum recommended noise (120dBC), even when measured through the insertion microphone. Therefore, alternatives to improve the performance of hearing protection should be considered

O cuidado aos usuários de um centro de atenção psicossocial álcool e drogas: uma visão do sujeito coletivo

Psychoactive substance consumption constitutes a complex problem experienced in contemporary societies. Thus, this research aimed to analyze users' perception about the care offered at the Psychosocial Care Center for Alcohol and Drugs. The methodology used was the Collective Subject Discourse. Ten users accompanied by the service were interviewed, located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The users acknowledge the care offered as humanized and they consider that the treatment strategy influences their consumption and the reduction of the harm drugs abuse causes.El consumo de sustancias psicoactivas representa una problemática compleja vivida en las sociedades contemporáneas. Así, la finalidad de esta investigación fue analizar la percepción de los usuarios sobre la atención ofrecida en el Centro de Atención Psicosocial de Alcohol y Drogas. La metodología empleada fue el Discurso del Sujeto Colectivo. Fueron entrevistados diez usuarios acompañados por el servicio, ubicado en Salvador-BA, Brasil. Entre los usuarios, hay un reconocimiento sobre el cuidado que se ofrece como humanizado y se considera que la estrategia de tratamiento adoptado tiene un impacto en el consumo y la reducción de los daños causados por el consumo abusivo de drogas.O consumo de substâncias psicoativas constitui-se em complexa problemática experenciada nas sociedades contemporâneas. Assim, esta pesquisa teve por objetivo analisar a percepção de usuários acerca do cuidado ofertado no Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas. Utilizou-se como metodologia o discurso do sujeito coletivo. Foram entrevistados dez usuários que são acompanhados pelo serviço, localizado na cidade de Salvador, BA. Há reconhecimento, pelos usuários, acerca do cuidado ofertado como humanizado, consideram que a estratégia de tratamento adotada tem impacto no consumo e na redução de agravos causados pelo uso abusivo de drogas

Study on project management in Portugal within the scope of the Portuguese Project Management Observatory

The Portuguese Project Management Observatory (PPMO), an initiative of the Portuguese Association of Project Management (APOGEP), is being developed by the University of Minho in partnership with other 17 Higher Education institutions. The main objectives of this research were to understand the tools and techniques most and least used by organizations, the use of agile methodologies, the maturity of each Project Management area, and success dimensions. The method selected for this study was a survey applied through an online questionnaire directed to Portuguese organizations. The results show that the most used Tools and Techniques are Kick-off Meeting, Progress Meetings, Project Work Description, Gantt Chart, and Activity List; and the least used are Monte Carlo Analysis, Decision Tree, Project Management Software for Simulation, Conferences for Bidding, and Parametric Estimation. Statistically significant differences were found between the use of various Tools and Techniques and factors such as gender, age, current position, education level, and activity sector. Agile methodologies are used in a large part of the respondents' organizations, however, no correlation was identified between the use of agile methodologies and the accomplishment of scope, time and cost of projects. The process identified as having the highest maturity is Definition of Activities in the Project Schedule Management area, followed by Project Execution in the Project Integration Management area, and the Schedule Development in the Project Schedule Management area. Customer Satisfaction is the KPI most used.- (undefined

Energetic spent in the newborn and infant with sepsis

INTRODUÇÃO: as necessidades nutricionais e particularmente o metabolismo energético de crianças são temas controversos na literatura. OBJETIVO: caracterizar o gasto energético em repouso em recém-nascidos e lactentes com sepse. MÉTODO: foram consultadas as bases de dados do Medline, SciELO, BVS Pepsic e Lilacs. Utilizou-se como estratégia de busca no MEDLINE newborn and energy spent or sepsis em todos os campos. RESULTADOS: recém-nascidos e lactentes em casos de sepse grave apresentam imaturidade dos sistemas enzimáticos, limitando a produção de alguns aminoácidos como a cisteína (deficiência da enzima cistationase em pré-termo), taurina, glutamina e nucleotídeos como colina e inositol. Este fato torna estes nutrientes condicionalmente essenciais para estas população. CONCLUSÃO: vários conceitos estabelecidos para adultos são transpostos para a faixa pediátrica, o que é inadequado, podendo ocasionar graves conseqüências à saúde dos recém-nascidos e lactentes.INTRODUCTION: the nutritional needs and particularly, the energetic metabolism in childhood is a controversy in the literature. OBJECTIVE: to characterize the energetic spent at rest in infants with sepsis. METHOD: the database of Medline, SciELO and Lilacs was consulted. We used as search strategy the words: newborn and energy spent or sepsis in all fields. RESULTS: In the case of sepsis , the child presents immaturity of the enzymatic system, which limits the production of some aminoacids, such as cystein (cistationase enzyme deficit in preterm), taurine, gutamine and nucleotides as coline e inositol. This fact turns those nutrients conditionally essential for children. CONCLUSION: many concepts for adults are used in childohood, which is not correct and may cause several consequences to the health of infants

Traditional alimentary products: purchase habits and honey consumption

Este estudo tem como objectivos conhecer o perfil do consumidor do mel e descrever os seus hábitos de consumo e compra. Foi elaborado um estudo quantitativo que teve como base a construção de um questionário, que foi aplicado a 172 indivíduos do Distrito de Bragança. Através da análise descritiva dos dados faz-se a caracterização da amostra e descrevem-se os hábitos de consumo e compra do mel. Participaram neste estudo 172 indivíduos, dos quais 41,9% são do sexo masculino e 58,1% são do sexo feminino. Verificou-se que a esmagadora maioria é consumidor de mel (94,8%), prefere o mel da região porque está mais disponível, é mais saboroso e tem qualidade (70,9%). A principal forma de utilização do mel é combinado com outros alimentos (60,5%), o local preferido para a sua compra é junto do produtor (51,7%) e o factor que mais pesa na decisão de compra é o paladar (52,3%). To determine the honey consumer’s profile and to describe your purchase and consume habits are the objectives of this study. A cross-sectional survey was carried out in a probabilistic sample including 172 individuals of the Braganza region population. After, data descriptive analyses is done characterization of the sample and are described purchase and consume habits of the inquiry. In this study participated 172 individuals, of which 41,9% are male and 58,1% are female. It was verified that the smashing majority is honey consumer (94,8%), they prefer the national honey because it is more available, it is tastier, it is quality and it is trustworthy (70,9%). The main form honey use is mixed with other foods (60,5%), the favorite place for the honey purchase is near the producer (51,7%) and the factor that more it weighs in the purchase decision this product is the palate (52,3%)

Hodler: influences et postérité: MAH présente trois facettes de l'art du peintre suisse

Tiré du site internet du blog des Musées d'art et d'histoire (http://blog.mahgeneve.ch): "Depuis le début de cette année de commémoration, la vie et l'oeuvre de Ferdinand Hodler font l'objet de différentes expositions et publications. L'heure est venue de dévoiler au public des aspects plus secrets de sa production. À partir du 28 septembre, une présentation de certains de ses carnets ainsi qu'une exposition-dossier, centrée sur l'étude scientifique et la conservation de ses œuvres, prennent place dans le parcours beaux-arts du Musée d'art et d'histoire. "

Evaluation of physiological parameters before and after respiratory physiotherapy in newborns with acute viral bronchiolitis

Background: Acute viral bronchiolitis is a respiratory disease with high morbidity that affects newborn in the first two years of life. Its treatment with physiotherapy has been highlighted as an important tool, however, there is no consensus regarding its effects on patients improvement. We aimed to evaluate the physiological parameters before and after the procedure respiratory therapy in newborn with acute viral bronchiolitis. Method: This was a cross sectional observational study in 30 newborns with acute viral bronchiolitis and indicated for physiotherapy care in a hospitalized Urgency and Emergency Unit. It was collected the clinical data of newborn through evaluation form, and we measured heart rate (HR), oxygen saturation (SpO2) and respiratory rate (RR). We measured the variables before physiotherapy treatment, 3, 6 and 9 minutes after the physiotherapy treatment. Results: There has been no change in HR, however, we observed a decrease in RR at 6 and 9 min compared to 3 min and increase in SpO2 at 3, 6 and 9 min compared to before physiotherapy. Conclusion: Respiratory physiotherapy may be an effective therapy for the treatment of newborn with Acute Viral Bronchitis