Le Mali médical
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Occupation-related burns are important issue for public health area because of its socioeconomic impact for enterprises, victims and society. We performed this study in order to define the epidemiological characteristics of these accidents. We used a retrospective study that concerned occupation-related burns notified as work accident at the national insurance fund (CNPS) for private sector in Côte d'Ivoire. 363 files were selected. ⋯ Total temporary disability duration less than or equal to 28 days concerned 252 workers (70.4 %) and after effects with permanent partial disability concerned 64 workers. Most of victims return at the same workstation without modification (98.9 %). Prevention measures should be implemented in high burn risk factories through a program focused on fire safety, electric safety and chemical safety.
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To evaluate the effect of lidocaîne use by IV during endotracheal intubation. ⋯ Lidocaïne, used alone in Iv or associated to fentanyl 3 mn before intubation prevents hypertension related to intubation and incision.
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The spinal tuberculosis or Pott's disease is the most common form of osteoarticular tuberculosis in countries with high prevalence of tuberculosis and HIV / AIDS, but the definitive diagnosis remains difficult. The aim of this work was to study the epidemiological, clinical, radiological and evolutionary aspects of Pott's disease in the absence of evidence bacteriologically and histologically. ⋯ Pott's disease is increasing gradually. The diagnosis is often very presumptive. Also, must you know the time to start TB treatment, for minimizing the post-treatment sequelae.