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<journal-id>1816-8949</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Anales de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas (Asunción)]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[An. Fac. Cienc. Méd. (Asunción)]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>1816-8949</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name><![CDATA[EFACIM. Editorial de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas - Universidad Nacional de Asunción]]></publisher-name>
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<article-id>S1816-89492019000300101</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.18004/anales/2019.052.03.101-110</article-id>
<title-group>
<article-title xml:lang="es"><![CDATA[Kinesioterapia en varón con tétano generalizado]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Kinesitherapy in men with generalized tetanus]]></article-title>
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<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Cáceres]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Susana Beatriz]]></given-names>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Martínez]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[María Luz]]></given-names>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Noelia]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Morales, Lelis]]></given-names>
</name>
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<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,Universidad Nacional de Asunción Facultad de Ciencias Médicas Carrera de Kinesiología y Fisioterapia]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Asunción ]]></addr-line>
<country>Paraguay</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af2">
<institution><![CDATA[,Universidad Nacional de Asunción Facultad de Ciencias Médicas Cátedra de Kinesiología y Fisioterapia]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Asunción ]]></addr-line>
<country>Paraguay</country>
</aff>
<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>12</month>
<year>2019</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>12</month>
<year>2019</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>52</volume>
<numero>3</numero>
<fpage>101</fpage>
<lpage>110</lpage>
<copyright-statement/>
<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.iics.una.py/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S1816-89492019000300101&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.iics.una.py/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S1816-89492019000300101&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://scielo.iics.una.py/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S1816-89492019000300101&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="es"><p><![CDATA[RESUMEN  Introducción:  El Tétanos es una enfermedad causada por la bacteria Clostridium tetani, siendo el tétanos generalizado la forma más común de la infección, caracterizándose por espasmos generalizados de la musculatura, que involucra a los músculos del tronco más que a los de las extremidades y, manifiesta síntomas de hiperactividad autonómica.  Descripción del caso:  Se presenta el caso de un varón de 48 años internado en el Hospital de Clínicas, traqueostomizado, con diagnóstico de tétanos generalizado. En el día 30 de su enfermedad recibió kinesioterapia respiratoria y motora, con 15 sesiones realizadas. La kinesioterapia aplicada al paciente consistió en facilitar la eliminación de secreciones bronquiales, mejorar la expansión pulmonar, reeducar la deglución, mejorar la fuerza muscular y amplitud articular, inhibir la secuelas de la hipertonía muscular.  Resultados:  Se logró mejorar la mecánica respiratoria, el retiro de la cánula de traqueostomía y sonda nasogástrica, mejoró la fuerza muscular y amplitud articular, pudiendo el paciente realizar la sedestación sin apoyo y la bipedestación con asistencia.  Discusión:  Con el tratamiento relajante, traqueostomía y respiración asistida aparecen nuevos problemas, aspectos que fueron abordados kinésicamente en el presente caso clínico, observándose un menor tiempo de hospitalización y mayor independencia física en comparación con otros casos publicados. Conclusión: Para la aplicación de kinesioterapia en pacientes con tétanos generalizado, es necesario conocer la enfermedad, su evolución y manejo clínico. El trabajo interdisciplinario, es muy importante, específicamente en lo que respecta a la medicación y control del dolor, para que el avance de las técnicas kinésicas alcance su objetivo.]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[ABSTRACT  Introduction:  Tetanus is a disease caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, with tetanus being the most common form of infection, characterized by generalized spasms of the musculature, which involves the muscles of the trunk rather than those of the limbs and, manifests symptoms of autonomic hyperactivity.  Case description:  The case of a 48-year-old male admitted to the Tracheostomized Clinic Hospital with a generalized tetanus diagnosis is presented. On the 30th day of his illness he received respiratory and motor kinesiotherapy, with 15 sessions performed. The kinesitherapy applied to the patient consisted of facilitating the elimination of bronchial secretions, improving lung expansion, re-educating swallowing, improving muscle strength and joint amplitude, inhibiting the sequelae of muscular hypertonia.  Results:  It was possible to improve the respiratory mechanics, the removal of the tracheostomy cannula and nasogastric tube, improved muscle strength and joint amplitude, being able to perform unsupported sitting and standing with assistance.  Discussion:  With the relaxing treatment, tracheostomy and assisted breathing, new problems appear, aspects that were addressed kinésicamente in the present clinical case, observing a shorter hospitalization time and greater physical independence compared to other published cases. Conclusion: For the application of kinesitherapy in patients with generalized tetanus, it is necessary to know the disease, its evolution and clinical management. Interdisciplinary work is very important, specifically with regard to medication and pain control, so that the advancement of kinesic techniques reaches its goal.]]></p></abstract>
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