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Clinics ; 78: 100180, 2023. tab
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1439917

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Abstract Background: Elderly patients are more susceptible to Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) and are more likely to develop it in severe forms, (e.g., Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome [ARDS]). Prone positioning is a treatment strategy for severe ARDS; however, its response in the elderly population remains poorly understood. The main objective was to evaluate the predictive response and mortality of elderly patients exposed to prone positioning due to ARDS-COVID-19. Methods: This retrospective multicenter cohort study involved 223 patients aged ≥ 65 years, who received prone position sessions for severe ARDS due to COVID-19, using invasive mechanical ventilation. The PaO2/FiO2 ratio was used to assess the oxygenation response. The 20-point improvement in PaO2/FiO2 after the first prone session was considered for good response. Data were collected from electronic medical records, including demographic data, laboratory/image exams, complications, comorbidities, SAPS III and SOFA scores, use of anticoagulants and vasopressors, ventilator settings, and respiratory system mechanics. Mortality was defined as deaths that occurred until hospital discharge. Results: Most patients were male, with arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus as the most prevalent comorbidities. The non-responders group had higher SAPS III and SOFA scores, and a higher incidence of complications. There was no difference in mortality rate. A lower SAPS III score was a predictor of oxygenation response, and the male sex was a risk predictor of mortality. Conclusion: The present study suggests the oxygenation response to prone positioning in elderly patients with severe COVID-19-ARDS correlates with the SAPS III score. Furthermore, the male sex is a risk predictor of mortality.

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ROBRAC ; 25(72): 45-48, jan./mar.2016. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-836833

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Objetivo: Compreender os motivos da sensação de medo relatada pelo paciente em relação à consulta odontológica (CO). Materiais e Métodos: A amostra foi por conveniência e compreendeu 90 pacientes selecionados entre os meses de agosto e setembro de 2013. Aplicou-se um questionário contendo identificação e questões relacionadas ao sentimento de medo dos pacientes frente à CO. Foram aplicados os testes estatísticos de Qui-Quadrado (p<0,05) e Análise de Risco Estimado Relativo. O intervalo de confiança foi de 95% em ambos. Resultados: A idade média dos pacientes foi de 33,9. A maioria foi do gênero feminino (57,8%) e 63,3% relatou presença de dor antes da CO. As causas pretéritas de medo estiveram mais associadas ao tratamento endodôntico (32,2%). Entretanto, 65,6% dos pacientes não tiveram medo em qualquer momento, 21,1% apresentaram sensação do medo e 13,3% não se lembraram. A anestesia aparece como fator de medo para 62,2% dos pacientes, motor de alta rotação para 17,8%, isolamento absoluto 12,2% e 7,8% apontaram outros fatores (p>0,05). No caso da análise de risco, os resultados demonstram que idade inferior a 34 anos - 0,167 (0,065-0,426) - e ausência de dor durante o tratamento - 0,242 (0,065- 0,905) ­ são fatores que contribuem para diminuição do medo do dentista. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a presença de dor antes da CO e a anestesia representam fatores que mais causam medo nos pacientes. Em contrapartida, idade inferior a 34 anos e ausência de dor são fatores que contribuem para a diminuição do relato de medo entre os pacientes submetidos a tratamento odontológico.


Objective: to understand the reasons for the sense of fear reportedby the patient in relation to the dental appointment (DA). Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of convenience and included 90 patients selected between the months of August and September 2013. It was applied a questionnaire containing identification and issues related to the feeling of fear of patients front of the DA. Data were organized and applied statistical tests of chi-square (p <0.05) and Risk Analysis, having as dependent variable the presence of fear, with a 95% confidence interval in both. Results: The mean age of patients was 33.9 (+8.65). Most were female (57.8%) and 63.3% reported presence of pain before DA. Generating preterit causes of fear they were more associated with endodontic treatment (32.2%). However, 65.6% of patients had no fear at any time of care, 21.1% had feeling of fear and 13.3% did not remember. In contrast, anesthesia appears as fear factor to 62.2% of patients, high speed motor to 17.8%, absolute isolation 12.2% and 7.8% indicated other factors (p> 0.05). In the case of estimated risk analysis, having as the dependent variable fear of DA, the results demonstrate that the age of 34 years - 0.167 (0.065 to 0.426) - and no pain during treatment -0.242 (0.065 to 0.905) - are factors that contribute to decrease the fear of the dentist. Conclusion: From the results presented it was concluded that the presence of pain in the moments prior to DA and local anesthesia represent factors that cause fear in patients undergoing dental treatment.

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Medicina (Ribeiräo Preto) ; 49(2): 152-159, mar.-abr.2016.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-789802

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Caso-controle. Objetivos do estudo: Comparar a capacidade funcional, parâmetros respiratórios e qualidade de vida entre sujeitos saudáveis e pacientes com apneia obstrutiva do sono. Metodologia: Em 19 pacientes com apneia obstrutiva do sono e 19 sujeitos saudáveis foram avaliadas a qualidade de vida (The Medical Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey), capacidade funcional (teste de caminhada de seis minutos), função pulmonar (espirometria) e força muscular respiratória(manovacuometria). Resultados: Os pacientes apresentaram declínio na qualidade de vida pelos domínios capacidade funcional, estado geral de saúde e saúde mental. A distância percorrida no teste de caminhada de seis minutos foi menor nos pacientes com apneia obstrutiva do sono. Os parâmetros respiratórios não diferiram entre os grupos. Conclusão: Pacientes com apneia obstrutiva do sono apresentam comprometimento da qualidade de vida e da capacidade funcional...


To compare the functional capacity, respiratory parameters and quality of life between healthy subjects and patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Methodology: 19 patients with obstructive sleep apnea and 19 healthy subjects were evaluated regarding their quality of life (The Medical Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey), their functional capacity (six-minute walk test), pulmonary function (spirometry) and their strength respiratory muscle(manovacuometer). Results: Patients showed a decline in the quality of life concerning functional capacity domains, general state of health and mental health. The distance walked in the six-minute walktest was shorter for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Respiratory parameters did not differ between groups. Conclusion: Patients with obstructive sleep apnea present impairment regarding their quality of life and functional capacity...


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive , Physical Fitness , Quality of Life
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 101(2): 154-159, ago. 2013. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-685387

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FUNDAMENTO: A hipertensão arterial pulmonar associada à esquistossomose (HPAE) é uma grande preocupação no mundo todo. No entanto, o papel de fatores contribuintes específicos do gênero em HPAE é desconhecido. OBJETIVO: Investigamos os valores da pressão arterial pulmonar sistólica (PAPS) e a presença de elevação grave na PAPS relacionado ao gênero, presença de menopausa e histórico de gravidez em pacientes com HPAE. MÉTODOS: Setenta e nove pacientes diagnosticados com HPAE de 2000 a 2009 foram avaliados e 66 foram incluídos no estudo. As informações referentes à idade, status da menopausa, gravidez, PAPS derivada da ecocardiografia, e pressão arterial pulmonar média invasiva (PAPm) foram coletadas de registros médicos. A relação entre os valores de PAPS e PAPm e a correlação para doença grave foram avaliados. Os modelos de regressão avaliaram a associação de gênero, status da menopausa e histórico de gravidez com valores de PAPS e a presença de PAPS severa. RESULTADOS: Houve correlação moderada entre PAPm e PAPS, com boa concordância para classificação de doença grave. Os valores de PAPS foram semelhantes para homens e mulheres. Uma tendência a valores maiores de PAPS foi encontrada para mulheres não menopausadas em comparação a homens. Valores superiores de PAPS foram encontrados para mulheres menopausadas em comparação a mulheres não menopausadas; os valores não foram significativos após o ajuste de idade. O histórico de gravidez não teve relação com a PAPS. Presença de menopausa e passado de gravidez não mostraram associação com valores de PAPS. CONCLUSÃO: Em pacientes com HPAE, nem o gênero, nem o status da menopausa nem o histórico de gravidez apresentou uma correlação independente com valores de HPAE avaliados pela ecocardiografia.


BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (SPAH) is a major concern worldwide. However, the role of gender-specific contributing factors in SPAH is unknown. OBJECTIVE: We investigated how systolic pulmonary artery pressure (SPAP) values and the presence of severe SPAP relate to gender, menopausal status, and pregnancy history in SPAH patients. METHODS: Seventy-nine patients diagnosed with SPAH from 2000 to 2009 were assessed and 66 were enrolled in the study. Information about age, menopausal status, pregnancy, echocardiography-derived SPAP, and invasive mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) was collected from medical records. The relation between values of SPAP and mPAP and their agreement for severe disease were assessed. Regression models assessed the association of gender, menopausal status, and pregnancy history with SPAP values and the presence of severe SPAP. RESULTS: Moderate correlation and good agreement for severe disease were found between mPAP and SPAP. Mean SPAP values were similar for men and women. A trend toward higher values of SPAP was found for non-menopausal women compared to men. Higher SPAP values were found for menopausal compared to non-menopausal women; the values were non-significant after adjustment for age. Pregnancy history had no association with SPAP. Menopause and positive pregnancy had no association with severe SPAP. CONCLUSION: In SPAH patients, neither gender, nor menopausal status, nor pregnancy history showed independent correlation with SPAP values assessed by echocardiography.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pregnancy , Arterial Pressure/physiology , Hypertension, Pulmonary/etiology , Menopause/physiology , Schistosomiasis/complications , Echocardiography, Doppler , Hypertension, Pulmonary/physiopathology , Pulmonary Artery/physiopathology , Reference Values , Reproductive History , Severity of Illness Index , Sex Factors , Schistosomiasis/physiopathology
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Rev. bras. hematol. hemoter ; 29(2): 160-167, abr.-jun. 2007. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-467876

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Os riscos envolvidos na transfusão de sangue e hemoderivados podem ser conseqüentes de procedimentos inadequados, erros ou omissões dos profissionais responsáveis pela transfusão. O presente estudo objetivou determinar o nível de conhecimento sobre o assunto e a adequação das práticas transfusionais dos profissionais de Enfermagem que atuam em um grande hospital universitário do interior de São Paulo. O estudo foi realizado durante um treinamento teórico em Hemoterapia, onde foi aplicado um instrumento de coleta de dados antes e após o treinamento, caracterizando estes profissionais e avaliando seus conhecimentos sobre o tema. Participaram enfermeiros, auxiliares e técnicos de enfermagem responsáveis pela administração de transfusões. Mais da metade se sente pouco ou mal informada sobre o assunto. Grande parte referiu que os pacientes não são orientados sobre sinais e sintomas de reações transfusionais, ainda referindo procedimentos incorretos para aquecimento do sangue. A avaliação de conhecimentos evidenciou lacunas importantes na capacitação destes profissionais.


The risks involved in blood and blood component transfusion can be caused by inadequate procedures and mistakes or omissions by professionals responsible for transfusion. The present study aims at evaluating the level of knowledge on this issue and about the adequacy of the transfusional practices of nurses at a large university hospital in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The study was conducted during an in-service training course on hemotherapy. A data collection instrument was applied before and after the training, when the professionals were asked about their knowledge of transfusion practices. Study participants were nurses and nursing assistants, all of whom were responsible for transfusion procedures. More than half the participants felt that they were given little information or were badly informed about transfusions. A large portion of the professionals mentioned that the signs and symptoms of transfusion reactions are not explained to patients. Many participants reported inadequate blood warming procedures. The evaluation of the knowledge showed significant defects in the education of these nursing professionals.


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Health Human Resource Training , Nurses, Male , Blood Transfusion , Knowledge , Education, Nursing, Continuing , Hemotherapy Service , Blood Safety , Transfusion Reaction , Licensed Practical Nurses , Nurse Practitioners , Nursing Assistants
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