Paralyzed neonatal larynx in adduction. Case series, systematic review and analysis.

OBJECTIVE: Bilateral vocal cord abductor paralysis (BVCAbP) is considered a rare cause of stridor in the newborn. The goal of this work is to present a case series and to review systematically the literature on bilateral vocal cord abductor paralysis in the newborn to better characterize the current knowledge on this entity. METHODS: We performed a systematic literature review with Medline (1950-2011). The authors screened all cases of BVCAbP reported and selected those affecting newborns. RESULTS: Out of the 129 articles screened, 16 were included. A total of 69 cases could be retrieved and analyzed. Associated co-morbidities were found in 54% of the patients, most notably malformative conditions (intracranial or other), or a positive perinatal history (trauma/asphyxia, prematurity). Tracheostomy placement was required in 59% of children, and of these 44% were successfully decannulated. In terms of functional outcome full recovery or improvement were seen in 61% of patients. Major underlying co-morbidities affected negatively the functional outcome (p=.004), but not the need for tracheostomy (p=.604) or the decannulation success rate (p=.063). CONCLUSION: BVCAbP in the newborn is a serious cause of airway obstruction. It can be seen either in a context of multisystem anomalies or as an isolated finding. Newborns with major co-morbidities affecting their normal development are more likely to have poor functional outcomes and to remain tracheostomy-dependant.

A formação do professor em face das violências das/nas escolas

O desvelamento das violências das/nas escolas levou ao desenvolvimento de numerosas pesquisas sobre a formação inicial e continuada de professores. Parte destas analisa a socialização profissional do magistério e encontra questões como as novas faces do "choque de realidade" dos docentes. Assim, efetuou-se uma investigação sobre as percepções dos licenciandos a respeito das violências e de seu próprio preparo. Os resultados, obtidos por meio de grupos focais realizados com licenciandos, confirmam a sensação de despreparo para a imersão, ainda que gradual, na prática. Entre as propostas dos participantes, destacam-se a construção de um gradiente teoria-prática mais adequado, o caráter mais aplicado das disciplinas e o desenvolvimento da capacidade de encontrar soluções, sem receituários.

Pan-dôra - omnium munus. Philosophes et apologistes face au mythe de Pandore

Recueil de soixante études dont certains concernent la pensée de L. Couloubaritsis dans les domaines qui ont été au centre de ces recherches : philosophie antique, médiévale et contemporain ; mythe et religion ; métaphysique, et plus spécialement l'hénologie et la complexité.

[Voyage en Italie : 1824-1830]. , Charpente de la grande salle du vieux palais ; charpente du nouveau theâtre de Prato : [élévations d'une ferme et sous-face d'un entrait pour chacune des deux charpentes] : [dessin] / h. L. [Henri Labrouste]

Référence bibliographique : Weigert, 147

[Voyage en Italie : 1824-1830]. , Pont d'Auguste à Rimini : [élévations partielles du pont (travée centrale et deux demi-travées) et de la face intérieure du parapet, coupe sur une arche, trois profils] : [dessin] / h. L. [Henri Labrouste]

Référence bibliographique : Weigert, 485

[Voyage en Italie : 1824-1830]. , [Un chapiteau] près la Basilique : [vues de face et de biais] : [dessin] / h. L. [Henri Labrouste]

Référence bibliographique : Weigert, 421

[Voyage en Italie : 1824-1830]. , [Préparatifs pour la fête des SS. Pierre et Paul ?] St Pierre de Rome, 28 juin : [face et deux profils d'une femme voilée, vue perspective d'une porte intérieure de la basilique ornée de guirlandes] : [dessin] / h. L. [Henri Labrouste]

Référence bibliographique : Weigert, 539

Rockfall monitoring by Terrestrial Laser Scanning ¿ case study of the basaltic rock face at Castellfollit de la Roca (Catalonia, Spain)

This case study deals with a rock face monitoring in urban areas using a Terrestrial Laser Scanner. The pilot study area is an almost vertical, fifty meter high cliff, on top of which the village of Castellfollit de la Roca is located. Rockfall activity is currently causing a retreat of the rock face, which may endanger the houses located at its edge. TLS datasets consist of high density 3-D point clouds acquired from five stations, nine times in a time span of 22 months (from March 2006 to January 2008). The change detection, i.e. rockfalls, was performed through a sequential comparison of datasets. Two types of mass movement were detected in the monitoring period: (a) detachment of single basaltic columns, with magnitudes below 1.5 m3 and (b) detachment of groups of columns, with magnitudes of 1.5 to 150 m3. Furthermore, the historical record revealed (c) the occurrence of slab failures with magnitudes higher than 150 m3. Displacements of a likely slab failure were measured, suggesting an apparent stationary stage. Even failures are clearly episodic, our results, together with the study of the historical record, enabled us to estimate a mean detachment of material from 46 to 91.5 m3 year¿1. The application of TLS considerably improved our understanding of rockfall phenomena in the study area.

[Voyage en Italie : 1824-1830]. , Musée des Études, [piedestal avec figure] : [élévation d'une face] : [dessin] / h. L. [Henri Labrouste]

Référence bibliographique : Weigert, 256