Publications by authors named "G Villarroel"
[Effect of the forward head syndrome in the development of temporomandibular disorders].
Rev Cient Odontol (Lima)
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Poor habits like bad posture, weak abdominal control, and mouth breathing can result in a forward head position, affecting overall health, particularly in the jaw area.
- There’s a significant link between forward head syndrome and temporomandibular disorders (TMD), with muscle issues being the primary concern, especially in the sternocleidomastoid and upper trapezius areas.
- While some wear-and-tear changes in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) have been noted, there is not enough evidence yet to confirm that forward head syndrome directly causes these issues.
Article Synopsis
- Tracheostomy can provide crucial benefits for pediatric ICU patients, but it carries risks, particularly accidental decannulation (AD), which can be life-threatening.
- A case-control study was conducted involving 140 tracheostomized children, identifying 41 cases of AD and 82 controls during their hospitalization from 2013-2018.
- Key factors linked to an increased risk of AD included the child's ability to sit up and reach the midline, using a smaller tracheostomy tube (≤ 4.0 mm diameter), and having less nursing supervision in the hospital.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Congenital nasal obstruction can be a significant cause of respiratory distress in the newborn, given that they are considered to be obligate nasal breathers. Several different causes have been described, which can be broadly classified as anatomical/malformative, non-tumoral masses and cysts, benign and malignant neoplasia, inflammatory/infectious, traumatic/iatrogenic, and miscellaneous. The purpose of this review is to provide updated and useful clinical information for teams involved in neonatal care, especially in a hospital setting.
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