Purpose: To compare the polypropylene mesh (Marlex®) to Vicryl®, Parietex composite® and Ultrapro® meshes to assess the occurrence of adhesions in the intraperitoneal implantation. Methods: Sixty Wistar rats were allocated into three groups: PP+V, in which all the animals received a polypropylene and a Vicryl® mesh; PP+PC, with the implantation of polypropylene and Parietex composite® meshes and PP+UP, in which there was implantation of polypropylene and Ultrapro®. Macroscopic analysis was performed 28 days later to assess the percentage of mesh area affected by adhesion. Results: in the PP+ V group, the Vicryl® mesh showed lower adhesion formation (p=0.013). In the PP+PC, there were no differences between polypropylene and Parietex composite® (p=0.765). In the PP+UP group, Ultrapro® and polypropylene meshes were equivalent (p=0.198). Conclusion: All the four meshes led to adhesions, with the Vicryl® mesh showing the least potential for its formation.

Purpose: To evaluate the impact of submersion of the microsurgical anastomosis suture area using saline (0.9% NaCl) in an experimental laboratory during the training of medical students and resident physicians. Methods: Wistar rats (n = 10) were selected to have the two femoral arteries sectioned and anastomosed end-to-end under optical magnification. They were randomly divided, so that on one side suturing was performed under submersion with saline, and the contralateral side was kept dry during the procedure. The surgical times, as well as the patency within 30 min and 72 h of the procedure, were evaluated. Results: Six male Wistar rats survived the surgical anesthetic procedure, with the average initial weight of 243.3 g and the average artery diameter of 0.86 mm, with average time of 15.67 min for the submerged technique and 20.50 min for the dry technique (p = 0.03). The failure rates were 17 and 50% for the submerged group and the dry one, respectively (p = 0.62). Conclusion: Submerged microvascular suture does not compromise the patency of the vessel or increase the time of anastomosis. Therefore, it is a strategy that can be applied by the surgeon according to his/her technical preferences.

O projeto “Fisiologia na educação de jovens para cidadania” visou ampliar a formação cidadã de jovens e consiste no planejamento, aplicação e avaliação de aulas (teórico- práticas), abrangendo 10 temas, estimulando o autocuidado e o conhecimento do corpo humano. As aulas foram ministradas em duas instituições parceiras situadas em Curitiba: Centro Sócio Educativo Padre Giocondo e Projeto Abrindo Caminhos. O projeto contribuiu para (i) ampliar a formação dos acadêmicos de enfermagem e medicina da UFPR; (ii) fornecer materiais didáticos e treinamento aos educadores das instituições parceiras; (iii) coletar e analisar dados sobre as condições gerais de saúde, habitação e saneamento dos jovens e seus vizinhos, obtidos através de um questionário. Os temas de aulas (p. ex., O corpo humano, Ritmos biológicos) foram abordados de maneira expositiva dialogada e através de várias atividades práticas durante as quais observa-se grande participação dos jovens. Neste artigo são apresentadas estas atividades, bem como sua ordem de preferência segundo os adolescentes. Finalmente, são discutidos os dados relevantes obtidos a partir do questionário, e sua relação com as ações deste projeto. Palavras-chave: Educação, Atividades práticas, Corpo humano, Adolescentes, Cidadania.   Interactive pedagogical instruments for the teaching of physiology and health basic concepts for teenagers Abstract: The Project “Physiology in Young Education for Citizenship” aimed at expanding civic educationto young people and encompassing the planning, implementation and evaluation of theoretical and practical classes on 10 main themes by promoting self-care and human body knowledge. The classes were held in two partner institutions located in Curitiba, Paraná State: Centro Sócio Educativo Padre Giocondo and Projeto Abrindo Caminhos. The project contributed towards  expanding  the training of  scholars in the Nursing and Medicine courses at UFPR University. Furthermore, the initiative provided educational materials and training for educators from partner institutions, and collected and analyzed data obtained through a survey on the overall health, housing and sanitation conditions of young people and their neighbors. The themes approached in the classes (e.g., “The human body”, and “Biological Rhythms”) were presented by dialogued lectures and several practical activities during which there was a great deal of participation of young people. In the present article such activities are described, as well as their rank of preference among the adolescents. Finally, the data from the survey instrument used to assess health, housing and sanitation conditions are presented, and their relation with the Project activities are discussed. Key words: Education, Practical Learning Activities, Human Body, Adolescents, Citizenship. Herramientas educacionales interactivas para la enseñanza de la Fisiologia y nociones básicas de la salud  para los jóvenes Resumen: El Proyecto "Fisiología en la educación de jóvenes para la ciudadanía" fue dirigido a incrementar la educación cívica de los jóvenes y consiste en la planificación, ejecución y evaluación de clases (prácticas y teóricas), que abarcaran 10 temas, estimulando el auto cuidado y el conocimiento del cuerpo humano. Las clases fueron dictadas en dos instituciones asociadas ubicadas en la ciudad de Curitiba: Centro Sócio Educativo Padre Giocondo y Projeto Abrindo Caminhos. El proyecto contribuyó para: (i) ampliar la formación de los estudiantes de Enfermería y Medicina de la Universidade Federal do Paraná; (ii) proporcionar materiales educativos y de formación para los educadores de las instituciones asociadas; (iii) recoger y analizar datos sobre la salud en general, la vivienda y el saneamiento de los jóvenes y sus vecinos, obtenidos a través de un cuestionario. Los temas de las clases (p. Ej., “El cuerpo humano”, “Los ritmos biológicos”) se discutieron a través de exposiciones dialogadas y a través de diversas actividades prácticas, en que se observa una gran participación de los jóvenes. En este artículo se presenta este tipo de actividades, así como su grado de preferencia entre los adolescentes. Finalmente, se presentan los datos del instrumento de la encuesta sobre las condiciones de salud, vivienda y saneamiento, y se discuten su relación con las actividades del proyecto. Palabras-clave: Educación, Actividades de Aprendizaje Práctico, Cuerpo Humano, Adolescentes, Ciudadanía.

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