BACKGROUND Noise exposure in neonatal units has long been suspected of being a cause of hearing loss associated with such units. The noise intensity to which the neonate is exposed varies with the type of ventilatory support used. Also, the post-nasal space is an enclosed cavity that is close to the inner ear and an area of turbulent and hence potentially noisy airflow. AIM To determine noise...

In the Czech Republic, community responsibility for care of bereaved after pregnancy loss, and specifically perinatal is a recent phenomenon. Using sociological, qualitative, explorative framework, paper analyses practices contexts establishing as emerging bottom-up initiatives. The research, funded by Science Foundation 2016– 2019, traces significant change in status quo loss associated bereav...

Introduction: Insome cases, assist devices are required to ensure an adequate cardiac output after cardiac surgery. Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is the most commonly used cardiac assist device, which provides first-line support for patients with heart failure. The aim of this study was to determine factors affecting the mortality rate of patients receiving IABP. Materials & Methods:  In thi...

Purpose. Support group attendance has been found to be beneficial to cancer survivors’ psychological wellbeing. This research explores the patient-reported efficacy of ‘Living Life after Cancer Treatment’ programme for cancer survivors who have completed treatment. Method. Two focus groups were conducted including programme participants who were either two weeks or six months post-completion of...

The effects on 24-h survival and neurologic function were compared following continued postresuscitation circulatory support with epinephrine or dopamine. Cardiopulmonary arrest was induced by ventricular fibrillation. After 10 min, resuscitation efforts were initiated including i.v. infusion of either epinephrine (6 micrograms/kg per min, 11 dogs) or dopamine (10 micrograms/kg per min, 14 dogs...

Good governance requires efficiency and effectiveness in public sector management, a sound legal framework, enhanced coordination, credibility, transparency of the actions that support financial stability. Connecting these actions, there are significant interlinkages between government spending management economic development. The research conducted within this paper is set to assess overall re...