Evaluation of the physical structure of Basic Health Units

Objective: to evaluate the infrastructure of basic health units, as the adaptation to the standards recommended by theMinistry of Health.Methods: descriptive study with a quantitative approach, carried in 18 basic health units.For datacollection, we used a checklist built based on Ministerial Decree 2,226/09.Data analysis was performed using the St

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Case report: Accidental aconitine poisoning caused by the inappropriate use of a type of Chinese patent medicine

BackgroundCompound schizonepeta fumigation lotion is a type of Chinese patent medicine for external use.It has the effect of dispelling wind, eliminating dampness, reducing swelling, and relieving pain.Clinically, it is used for anal fumigation and treatment of external hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and other diseases.Aconitum species are widely used

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