Biomedical subjects

C Brands

Publications and source records attributed to C Brands.

5 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1998

[Fixation of nasogastric tubes in agitated and uncooperative patients].

To prevent extubation, nasogastric tubes (NGT) were attached to a fine bore polyurethane tube, which loops loosely around the nasal septum. In a prospective study 180 cases were evaluated concerning the efficacy and possible complications related to this techniques. On average, a nasal septal loop (NSL) remained 20.1 +/- 1.3 days and a NGT 14 +/- 0.9 days. Complications were rare. In 45 of the cases NGT had to be replaced after self extubation and in 2.2% extubation presented more than twice. We think NSL is an easy and useful technique to secure NGT in non-cooperative and/or agitated patients for a relatively short term enteral nutrition or gastric decompression.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1996

Securing nasogastric tubes in non-cooperative patients.

To prevent extubation, nasogastric tubes (NGT) were attached to a fine bore polyurethane tube, which loops loosely around the nasal septum. In a prospective study, 124 cases were evaluated for the efficiency and possible complications. On average, a Nasal Septal Loop (NSL) remained 21,2 +/- 1,8 days and a NGT 13,8 +/- 1,1 days. Complications were rare. In 16,9% of the cases NGT had to be replaced after self extubation and in 2.4% extubation occurred more than twice. We think NSL is an easy and useful technique for securing NGT in non-cooperative and/or agitated patients for relatively short term enteral nutrition or gastric decompression.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1995

Diagnosis of amoebic infection of the liver: report of 36 cases.

The classical clinical picture of amoebic infection of the liver consists of fever, right upper quadrant pain and hepatomegaly. In recent years, the widespread availability of ultrasound and serology made an early diagnosis possible, which could result in less prominent clinical pictures. Thirty six cases of liver amoebiasis diagnosed in Antwerp between 1985 and 1992, were reviewed. Three patients acquired their infection in Belgium. For the other patients, the average delay between arrival in Belgium and the first symptoms was 5.64 months. The classical triad of clinical signs (fever, right upper quadrant pain and hepatomegaly), was observed in only 13.9% of the patients, whereas it was much more frequent in earlier studies (68-75%). The right lobe was the most frequently affected (94%). The colour of the liquid, obtained by puncture, was brown in 61% of patients in whom it was reported. Amoebic cysts were found in the stools of only one patient. Amoebic serology was initially negative in only one patient, but became positive on second testing. Chest X-rays were abnormal in 34% of the patients. All patients who develop unexplained fever during the year after a stay in tropical countries should undergo an abdominal ultrasound examination and serological testing for Entamoeba histolytica.

Adult↗

PubMed1993

Multiple cerebral infarctions in a young patient with secondary thrombocythemia due to iron deficiency anemia.

A 30-year-old woman developed multiple cerebral infarctions. In the absence of other risk factors, thrombocythemia secondary to iron deficiency anemia due to polymenorrhoea was considered to underlie the cerebral infarctions. Platelet count was normalized after iron therapy. The importance of vigorous treatment of iron deficiency anemia in preventing complications of secondary thrombocythemia is emphasized.

Adult↗

PubMed1991

[Anaphylaxis induced by exertion].

A 44-year-old man with a two-year history of episodes of exercise-related urticaria and facial angioedema was admitted to our department because of vascular collapse during an athletic activity. The diagnosis of exercise-induced anaphylaxis was established after excluding other causes of shock. This clinical syndrome was described recently; it consists of urticaria, local angioedema and/or cardiorespiratory failure following exercise. Factors possibly associated with or predisposing to attacks include personal and family histories of atopy, food ingestion and weather conditions. Not every effort evokes these reactions, indicating the presence of other, still unknown variables and therefore complicating the diagnosis because provocation tests often have false-negative results. With reference to this case, the clinical syndrome, its pathophysiology and its treatment are discussed.

Adult↗