Biobased Interpenetrating Polymer Network Membranes for Sustainable Molecular Sieving.

There is an urgent need for sustainable alternatives to fossil-based polymer materials. Through nanodomain engineering, we developed, without using toxic cross-linking agents, interpenetrating biopolymer network membranes from natural compounds that have opposing polarity in water. Agarose and natural rubber latex were consecutively self-assembled and self-cross-linked to form patchlike nanodomains. Both nano-Fourier transform infrared (nano-FTIR) spectroscopy and computational methods revealed the biopolymers' molecular-level entanglement. The membranes exhibited excellent solvent resistance and offered tunable molecular sieving. We demonstrated control over separation performance in the range of 227-623 g mol-1 via two methodologies: adjusting the molecular composition of the membranes and activating them in water. A carcinogenic impurity at a concentration of 5 ppm, which corresponds to the threshold of toxicological concern, was successfully purged at a negligible 0.56% pharmaceutical loss. The biodegradable nature of the membranes enables an environmentally friendly end-of-life phase; therefore, the membranes have a sustainable lifecycle from cradle to grave.

Congenital epulis of the newborn: a case report.

The objective of this case report is to describe a congenital epulis of the newborn. A 10-day-old female neonate was brought to a dental clinic for examination of an intraoral lesion that was present at birth. No systemic changes were noted during the extraoral examination. During the intraoral examination, a nodular exophytic lesion was found in the maxillary left alveolar ridge. The appearance suggested a congenital epulis. The nodular, pedunculated lesion had a diameter of 13 mm, firm consistency, smooth surface, and color varying from pink to red. Newborns with such lesions usually have difficulty breastfeeding and may experience respiratory difficulties. The patient underwent an excisional biopsy under local infiltrative anesthesia with 2% lidocaine. Histopathologic examination of the lesion confirmed the diagnosis of congenital epulis. There were no postoperative complications. At the follow-up examination 8 days after the biopsy, her weight and length had already increased, and the oral mucosa had a normal appearance. At 8 months of age, she demonstrated continued gains in weight and length. Dentists must familiarize themselves with abnormalities that may affect the oral cavity of neonates as well as the differential diagnoses and treatment options.

Hepatoportoenterostomy surgery technique.

Biliary atresia (BA) is a pathology that causes jaundice in children because of an obstruction of the obliterated biliary tract. Despite being considered a rare disease, the incidence can reach 1/2400 live births in the Pacific region. The etiology is unknown. If untreated, it will lead to cirrhosis and death. Early operation (within 60 days after birth) is the most important prognostic factor. The objective of this article is to present the technical description step by step of a hepatoportoenterostomy operation in a female 61 days of age with BA.

Baixa autoestima situacional em gestantes: uma análise de acurácia / Situational low self-esteem in pregnant women: an analysis of accuracy / Baja autoestima situacional en gestantes: un análisis de acurácia

Para investigar a acurácia de características definidoras do diagnóstico Baixa autoestima situacional, realizou-se um estudo transversal, com 52 gestantes atendidas num centro de atendimento familiar. Utilizou-se a taxonomia da NANDA-I e a escala de Rosenberg. O diagnóstico esteve presente em 32,7% das gestantes e todas as características apresentaram associação estatística com o diagnóstico, exceto "Relata verbalmente desafio situacional ao seu próprio valor". As características com maior sensibilidade foram "Comportamento indeciso" e "Expressões de desamparo" (82,35%). Já as características "Expressões de sentimento de inutilidade" e "Relata verbalmente desafio situacional atual ao seu próprio valor" apresentaram maior especificidade (94,29%). Tais resultados podem contribuir com a prática de enfermagem, pois a identificação de características acuradas é fundamental para uma inferência segura.

To investigate the accuracy of defining characteristics of Situational low self-esteem we developed a cross-sectional study, with 52 pregnant women assisted in a family centre. The NANDA-I taxonomy was used as well as the Rosenberg´s scale. The diagnosis was present in 32.7% of the sample and all characteristics presented statistical significance, except "Reports verbally situational challenge to its own value". The characteristics "Indecisive behavior" and "Helplessness expressions" had 82.35% of sensitivity. On the other hand, the characteristics "Expression of feelings of worthlessness" and "Reports verbally situational challenge to its own value" were the more specific, with 94.29% of specificity. These results can contribute with the nursing practice because the identification of accurate characteristics is essential to a secure inference.

Para investigar la acurácia de características definidoras del diagnostico Baja autoestima situacional, desarrollamos un estudio transversal, con 52 gestantes atendidas en un centro familiar. La taxonomía NANDA-I y la escala de Rosenberg fueron utilizadas. El diagnostico estaba presente en 32.7% de las mujeres y todas las características fueron estadísticamente significativas, a menos que "Informa verbalmente desafío situacional a su valor propio". Las características "Comportamiento incierto" y "Expresiones de abandono" tuvieron 82.35% de sensibilidad. Las características "Expresiones de sentimientos de inutilidad" y "Informa verbalmente desafío situacional a su valor propio" fueron las más específicas, con 94.29% de especificidad. Estos resultados pueden contribuir con la práctica de enfermería porque la identificación de características acuradas es esencial para una inferencia diagnostica segura.

Desobstrução ineficaz das vias aéreas em crianças asmáticas: um estudo descritivo / Ineffective airway clearance in children with asthma: a descriptive study / Limpieza ineficaz de las vías aéreas en niños asmáticos: un estudio descriptivo

Estudo transversal, realizado com 147 crianças internadas com diagnóstico médico de asma, em um hospital infantil público de Fortaleza-CE. Foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de analisar a acurácia das características definidoras do diagnóstico de enfermagem "desobstrução ineficaz das vias aéreas" em crianças asmáticas. Utilizou-se um roteiro de exame físico para a coleta de dados. As características definidoras mais frequentes foram ruídos respiratórios adventícios (82,3%), dispneia (55,8%), e mudança na frequência respiratória (50,3%). O diagnóstico de enfermagem: "desobstrução ineficaz das vias aéreas" esteve presente em 55,8% da amostra. A característica definidora de maior sensibilidade foi "ruídos adventícios respiratórios". A característica específica para este diagnóstico foi "olhos arregalados". Com relação aos valores preditivos, os ruídos adventícios respiratórios mostraram elevado valor preditivo negativo. Conclui-se que estudos que contribuem para definir o perfil de características definidoras mais comuns para uma população particular devem ser estimulados, pois servem de guia para a prática de enfermagem.

This cross-sectional study was performed with 147 children with a medical diagnosis of asthma admitted to a public children's hospital in Fortaleza, Cerará (CE). The objective of the study was to analyze the accuracy of the defining characteristics of the nursing diagnosis "ineffective airway clearance" in children with asthma. A physical examination checklist was used for data collection. The most frequent defining characteristics were adventitious respiratory sounds (82.3%), dyspnea (55.8%), and changes in respiratory rate (50.3%). The nursing diagnosis "ineffective airway clearance" was present in 55.8% of the sample. The defining characteristic with the greatest sensitivity was "adventitious respiratory sounds". The specific characteristic for this diagnosis was "wide eyed". Regarding the predictive values, adventitious respiratory sounds showed a high negative predictive value. In conclusion, studies that contribute to defining the most common defining characteristics for a particular population should be encouraged, as they serve as a guide for the practice of nursing.

Estudio transversal realizado con 147 niños asmáticos ingresados en un hospital público de Fortaleza-CE, Brasil. Ha sido desarrollado con el objetivo de analizar la efectividad de las características definitorias del diagnóstico de enfermería "limpieza ineficaz de las vías aéreas" en niños asmáticos. Se utilizó un guión de examen físico para recopilar los datos. Las características definitorias más frecuentes fueron ruidos respiratorios agregados (82,3%), disnea (55,8%) y cambio en la frecuencia respiratoria (50,3%). El diagnóstico de enfermería: "limpieza ineficaz de las vías aéreas" estuvo presente en el 55,8% de la muestra. La característica definitoria para este diagnóstico fueron los "ruidos respiratorios agregados". La característica específica ha sido "ojos muy abiertos". Con relación a los valores predictivos, los ruidos respiratorios agregados presentaron un alto valor predictivo negativo. Se llegó a la conclusión de que los estudios que contribuyen a configurar el perfil de las características definitorias más comunes a una población particular deben ser fomentados, pues sirven de guía para la práctica de enfermería.

[Situational low self-esteem in pregnant women: an analysis of accuracy]. / Baixa autoestima situacional em gestantes: uma análise de acurácia.

To investigate the accuracy of defining characteristics of Situational low self-esteem we developed a cross-sectional study, with 52 pregnant women assisted in a family centre. The NANDA-I taxonomy was used as well as the Rosenberg's scale. The diagnosis was present in 32.7% of the sample and all characteristics presented statistical significance, except "Reports verbally situational challenge to its own value". The characteristics "Indecisive behavior" and "Helplessness expressions" had 82.35% of sensitivity. On the other hand, the characteristics "Expression of feelings of worthlessness" and "Reports verbally situational challenge to its own value" were the more specific, with 94.29% of specificity. These results can contribute with the nursing practice because the identification of accurate characteristics is essential to a secure inference.

Indicadores clínicos de padrão respiratório ineficaz em crianças com asma / Clinical indicators of ineffective breathing pattern in children with asthma

Um estudo transversal, realizado com 147 crianças internadas com diagnóstico médico de asma, em um Hospital infantil públicode Fortaleza–CE, foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de analisar a acurácia das características defi nidoras do diagnóstico de Enfermagem “Padrão respiratório inefi caz – PRI” em crianças asmáticas. As características defi nidoras mais freqüentes foram a dispnéia (56,4%) e a freqüência respiratória/min aumentada (50,3%). Diagnóstico de enfermagem PRI esteve presente 36,1% da amostra. A característica definidora de maior sensibilidade foi a dispnéia. Características de maior especificidade para este diagnóstico foram: batimento de asa de nariz, assumir posição de três pontos e diâmetro ântero-posterioraumentado. Concluiu-se que estudos que contribuem para defi nir o perfil de características defi nidoras mais comuns para uma população particular devem ser estimulados, pois servem de guia para a prática de enfermagem.