Evaluation of respiratory conditions in early phase of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness of respiratory physiotherapy based on clinical evidence and analyze the improvement in respiratory parameters.

Methods: A prospective study was carried out in the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit of the Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Two different previously established respiratory physiotherapy protocols were applied from days D-1 to D+7 that aimed to improve airway clearance, pulmonary re-expansion and the strengthening of respiratory muscles.

Glasgow outcome scale at hospital discharge as a prognostic index in patients with severe traumatic brain injury.

Objective: Evaluate the Glasgow outcome scale (GOS) at discharge (GOS-HD) as a prognostic indicator in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Method: Retrospective data were collected of 45 patients, with Glasgow coma scale <8, age 25±10 years, 36 men, from medical records. Later, at home visit, two measures were scored: GOS-HD (according to information from family members) and GOS LATE (12 months after TBI).

[Influence of the respiratory physiotherapy on intracranial pressure in severe head trauma patients].

Objective: To evaluate influence of the respiratory physiotherapy on intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients with severe head trauma.

Method: Thirty five patients with severe head trauma were included in the study. The patients were divided into three groups: ICP 0-10, 11-20 and 21-30 mmHg.