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Objective: To identify and analyze the perceptions of the nursing team regarding the importance and knowledge about oral hygiene (OH) provided to patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Design: Field research of descriptive exploratory nature with qualitative methodological approach. Method: The sample consisted of 18 nursing professionals (nurses and nursing technicians) who worked in the General Adult ICU of the University Hospital of the Federal University of Maranhão (HUUFMA), located in the city of São Luís, in the period of August and September 2018.

Objective: To observe the nursing practice regarding the management of antibiotic therapy. Methods: This is a prospective, longitudinal and observational direct and structured quantitative research of nursing care in patients using antibiotics in a large hospital. Data collection occurred through a structured checklist. The research was approved by the UniEVANGELICA Research Ethics Committee.

Owing to the high incidence of domestic animal bites and resultant bacterial infections, this study aimed to identify the main bacteria isolated from the oral microbiota of 50 domestic cats. This is the first study to identify the genus Pseudomonas as the most frequently isolated agent, corresponding to 45% of the samples, followed among the gram-negative bacteria by Acinetobacterlwoffi (8.33%), Achromobacter group F (6.66%), CDC group IIj (5%), Moraxella spp.(3.33%), CDC Group IIF(3.33%), Burkholderia mallei (3.33%), Flavobacterium spp. (1.66%), Kingella spp.

O aparelho da alta frequência possui propriedades bactericida, fungicida, cicatrizante e antimicrobiana. Os efeitos são resultados da ação do ozônio que é liberado pelo aparelho e são de extrema importância no processo cicatrical. Nesse contexto, esse estudo objetivou analisar os benefícios da alta frequência na estimulação de cicatrização. O estudo foi desenvolvido a partir do levantamento de artigos científicos realizado nas bases de dados Pub Med, Lilacs, MedLine e Scielo.

Introduction: Due to the modifications of the health-disease context of a population and to the complexity in the process of the health professional's work, it is evidenced the importance of the Local Planning and Programming in Health (PPLS), which appears with strategic-situational focus to act in a planned way about certain reality. In this context, the present study has the purpose of explaining the actions of a PPLS accomplished in the linked territory of ESF Recanto das Águas, whose theme was Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH).

The consumption of vegetables in Brazil Occurs largely due to Several factors such as low cost, ease of cultivation and acquisition of These products. Another relevant factor is the recommendation by doctors and nutritionists because of their great nutritional value, adding various vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber to their consumers' menu. However, the consumption of Lactuca Sativa L. occurs mainly in fresh form, which may be a vehicle for parasite contamination.

Objective: To evaluate the influence of different cleaning solutions on the bond strength of an adhesive system and a composite resin. Method: 80 bovine dental crowns were selected, divided into four groups (n = 10): SS = saline solution; CHX = 2% chlorhexidine; EDTA = EDTA; OW = ozonated water (4ppm). Each group was subdivided into 2 storage periods (24h and 30 days). Then, three composite bulk fill flow resin cylinders were made using a Tygon matrix with 1 mm internal. The photoactivation was performed by LED light apparatus for 40 seconds.

Objetivo: conhecer a representação do aleitamento materno para acadêmicos da área da saúde. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo qualitativo de cunho exploratório e descritivo. Realizado na cidade de Jequié, Estado da Bahia/Brasil, precisamente na Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia. O presente estudo contou com a participação de vinte e cinco estudantes, sendo cinco de cada curso (enfermagem, farmácia, fisioterapia, medicina e odontologia). Os dados empíricos foram coletados por meio da entrevista semiestruturada e analisados pela técnica de analise de conteúdo temática.

As Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis (IST) são problemas de Saúde Pública, devido à sua magnitude e dificuldade de acesso ao tratamento adequado, Este trabalho tem o intuito de analisar o conhecimento dos indivíduos frequentadores das praças nas ruas de Belém do Pará sobre IST’s.

Objective: This study aims is to evaluate the periodontal and dental condition and its associations with sociodemographic, behavioral and clinical characteristics in individuals with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Methodology: The research was approved by the ethics committee in research with the number of opinion 2.234.767 and CAAE 72679117.5.0000.5578. The sample consisted of 67 individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.