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Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1535444

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Introducción: La evidencia obtenida en estudios previos señala que existe mayor ansiedad por el proceso de morir que, por la muerte misma, aunque falta mayor investigación. Objetivo: Analizar el miedo a la muerte y al proceso de morir propio y de otros en el servicio de Pediatría del Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio analítico transversal con la Escala de Miedo a la Muerte de Collett-Lester en 143 personas: 25,2 % pediatras generales y subespecialistas, 70,6 % profesionales de Enfermería y auxiliares, y 4,2 % terapeutas respiratorios. El análisis incluyó estadística descriptiva, pruebas de Chi2, U de Mann-Whitney, Fisher, T de Student, ANOVA y el Alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: los hallazgos del estudio sugieren que es menor el miedo a la propia muerte que el miedo a la muerte de otros, y no hay diferencia entre el miedo al proceso de morir propio y de otros. Es mayor el miedo a la muerte en enfermeras profesionales y menor en pediatras subespecialistas. Existe mayor miedo a la muerte en el servicio de UCI-UCE (media: 3,53 DS: 0,88) comparado con Urgencias (media: 2,66 DS: 0,59). Hay asociación entre el miedo a la muerte con: el sexo femenino (p = 0,000), tener una creencia religiosa (p = 0,048), y el cargo (p = 0,007). La escala tuvo muy alta fiabilidad (Alfa de Cronbach: 0,95). Discusión: es de aclarar que este estudio fue realizado durante el segundo año de la pandemia del COVID-19, cuando había menor temor, mayor conocimiento y vacunas, cuyos resultados se corresponden con otros estudios. Conclusión: en el presente estudio el mayor miedo a la muerte se asoció con ser mujer, tener creencia religiosa y laborar en UCI-UCE comparado con Urgencias.


Introduction: The evidence obtained from previous research suggests that there is more anxiety related to dying compared with death. Nevertheless, more research is needed. Objective: To analyze the fear of death and dying, oneself and others, in the pediatric service personnel at Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital in Medellín. Methodology: This was a transversal analytic study to apply the Collett-Lester Fear of Death Scale on 143 people: 25,2 % were general pediatricians and subspecialists, 70,6 % were professional nurses and medical assistants, and 4,2 % were respiratory therapists. The analysis included descriptive statistics, Chi2 test, Mann-Whitney U test, Fisher, StudentsT, ANOVA and Cronbach's Alpha. Results: Here we report the mean of one's fear of death is lower than the fear of others' death. There is no difference when comparing the fear of one's process of dying mean, rather than when it's others. Fear of death is higher in professional nurses and lower in pediatric subspecialists. The study shows higher fear of death in the ICU-IMC services (mean: 3,53 SD: 0,88) compared with the emergency room (mean:2,66 SD: 0,59). There is a statistical association between fear of death and being a woman (p=0,000), having a religious belief (p=0,048) and job position (p=0,007). The scale has a high internal consistency (Cronbach's Alpha: 0,95). Discussion: It is important to mention that this research was conducted during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the fear had decreased, and with more knowledge and the vaccines were ready, the results are coherent with other papers. Conclusion: In this study the higher fear of death was associated with being a woman, having a religious belief and working in ICU-IMC compared to the emergency room.

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Educ. med. super ; 37(1)mar. 2023. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1440018

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Introducción: El objetivo fundamental de la práctica estomatológica contemporánea es dar solución no solo a aquellas entidades que afectan el aparato estomatognático, sino prevenir y tratar aquellas urgencias médicas que puedan presentarse durante el ejercicio de la profesión. Este propósito solo resulta posible mediante la formación de un estomatólogo con una elevada preparación científico-técnica. Objetivo: Evaluar los contenidos relacionados con las urgencias médicas durante la atención estomatológica en los planes de estudio D y E de la carrera de estomatología. Métodos: Se realizó un análisis documental de los planes de estudio D y E. Durante el cual se revisaron el perfil profesional, los modos de actuación, y los programas de la disciplina integradora Estomatología Integral y de las asignaturas. Asimismo, se valoraron los contenidos relacionados con las urgencias médicas durante la atención estomatológica, el semestre en que se imparte la asignatura, los objetivos, los temas, y el sistema de conocimientos y habilidades. Resultados: Las asignaturas y disciplinas que incorporaron contenidos relacionados con las urgencias médicas durante la atención estomatológica fueron: Operatoria Clínica, Atención Integral a la Familia III, Farmacología y Preparación para la Defensa. El análisis documental realizado y las entrevistas ejecutadas mostraron la existencia de diversos criterios en relación con estos contenidos en las asignaturas abordadas. Conclusiones: Los contenidos relacionados con las urgencias médicas durante la atención estomatológica en los programas de las asignaturas y disciplinas evaluados resultaron limitados e insuficientes, y presentaron algunas deficiencias desde el punto de vista didáctico(AU)


Introduction: The fundamental objective of contemporary oral care practice is to provide solutions not only to those entities that affect the oral apparatus, but also to prevent and treat those medical emergencies that may appear during professional practice. This purpose can be achieved only through the training of an oral physician with a high scientific-technical preparation. Objective: To assess the contents related to medical emergencies during oral care in the D and E study plans of the dental medicine major. Methods: A documentary analysis of the D and E study plans was carried out; the process consisted in reviewing the professional profile, the modes of action and the syllabuses of the integrating discipline Comprehensive Dental Medicine, as well as of the subjects. Likewise, an assessment was carried out of the contents related to medical emergencies during oral care, the semester in which the subject is taught, the objectives, the topics, as well as the system of knowledge and skills. Results: The subjects and disciplines including contents related to medical emergencies during oral care were Clinical Surgery, Comprehensive Family Care III, Pharmacology and Preparation for Defense. The conducted documentary analysis and the performed interviews showed the existence of diverse criterions with respect to these contents in the addressed subjects. Conclusions: The contents related to medical emergencies during oral care in the assessed syllabuses of subjects and disciplines were concluded to be limited and insufficient, as well as presented some deficiencies from the didactic point of view(AU)


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Humans , Professional Practice , Dental Care , Evaluation of Medical School Curriculum , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies , Education, Medical
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Rev. habanera cienc. méd ; 20(6)dic. 2021.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1409430

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Introducción: Las urgencias médicas pueden ocurrir durante la práctica estomatológica. Objetivo: Abordar elementos actuales sobre la epidemiología, prevención, cuadro clínico y tratamiento de las urgencias médicas más frecuentes durante la atención estomatológica. Material y Métodos: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en septiembre de 2021. Se evaluaron revistas de impacto de Web of Science (19 revistas). Se consultaron bases de datos de MEDLINE, Google Académico, PubMed y SciELO con los descriptores: "medical emergency", "odontology treatment", "epidemiology". Se incluyeron artículos en idioma español e inglés, mayoritariamente de los últimos 5 años. Los que mejor cumplieron los criterios de revisión fueron 31 artículos y fueron incluidos como referencias en este artículo. Desarrollo: Las urgencias más frecuentes son las lipotimias y los síncopes vaso vágales. El diagnóstico basado en los antecedentes patológicos y hallazgos clínicos permite tomar conductas adecuadas. La terapéutica actual aboga por la protocolización de la atención y el uso justificado, sustentado por el conocimiento, de un botiquín de medicamentos de urgencia. Conclusiones: Las urgencias médicas pueden ocurrir durante la práctica estomatológica y poner en riesgo la vida de los pacientes. Su incidencia es variable, el riesgo para la vida no es frecuente y la sobrevida es elevada. Confeccionar una adecuada historia clínica y preparar al personal evitará complicaciones posteriores(AU)


Introduction: Medical emergencies can occur during dental practice. Objective: To address current issues in the epidemiology, prevention, clinical picture and treatment of the most frequent medical emergencies during dental treatment. Material and Methods: A literature review was conducted in September 2021. Web of science impact journals (19 journals) were evaluated. Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar, and SciELO databases were consulted using the following descriptors: "medical emergency", "odontology treatment", and "epidemiology". Articles in Spanish and English were included, preferably those published within the last 5 years. A total of 31 articles were obtained and included as references in this article. Development: Lipothymia and vasovagal syncope are the most frequent emergencies. The diagnosis based on pathological antecedents and clinical findings allows us to take appropriate behaviors. The current therapy advocates for the protocolization of care and justified use, supported by knowledge about a first-aid kit. Conclusions: Medical emergencies can occur during dental practice, putting patients´ lives at risk. The incidence is changeable and the survival rate is high. The development of an adequate clinical history and training of the staff will prevent further complications(AU)


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Humans , Periodicals as Topic , Pharmaceutical Preparations , Survival Rate , Emergencies , Insemination, Artificial, Heterologous , Occupational Groups
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Rev. Nac. (Itauguá) ; 13(2): 89-100, DICIEMBRE, 2021.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1348696

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RESUMEN La invaginación o intususcepción intestinal es rara en adultos, el 5 % la padecen y constituye el 1 % de las obstrucciones intestinales. Su presentación clínica es muy variada, puede presentarse como obstrucción intestinal aguda o con obstrucción parcial y recurrente, los estudios de imágenes juegan un papel crucial en el diagnóstico. El 90 % de los pacientes presentan una causa subyacente, por el cual la mayoría se acompaña de resección intestinal.


ABSTRACT Intussusception or intestinal intussusception is rare in adults, 5% suffer from it and constitutes 1% of intestinal obstructions. Its clinical presentation is very varied, it can present as acute intestinal obstruction or with partial and recurrent obstruction, imaging studies play a crucial role in the diagnosis. 90% of patients have an underlying cause, for which the majority is accompanied by intestinal resection.

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Rev. cuba. pediatr ; 93(3): e1318, 2021. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1347530

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Objetivo: Comparar la adecuación de las consultas a urgencias del paciente adolescente que está siendo atendido por el pediatra (12 a 14 años) y los que ya no lo están (15 a 18 años). Métodos: Estudio transversal con pacientes en edades entre 12 y 18 años que acudieron al Servicio de Urgencias del Hospital La Salud de Valencia durante el 2018. Los criterios de adecuación se basaron en el Protocolo de Adecuación de Urgencias Hospitalarias. Las variables de adecuación se describieron mediante frecuencias y como método de comparación se utilizó el test exacto de Fisher y la razón de momios. En todos los casos los contrastes de hipótesis fueron bilaterales, con un nivel de confianza de 95 por ciento y la hipótesis nula (Ho) se rechazó con valor p<0,05. Resultados: Del total de episodios, el 64,9 por ciento (n= 226) fueron adecuados al servicio de urgencias. Esta distribución fue similar dentro de cada uno de los grupos de edad y no se pudo establecer diferencia significativa entre ambos (p= 0,283). Se encontraron diferencias significativas en los criterios de intensidad diagnóstica y tiempo de atención por sexos. Conclusiones: Las cifras son indicativas del mal uso del servicio de urgencias por una parte del paciente adolescente, tanto si está siendo seguido por el pediatra como si no. Ello puede ser una señal del vacío asistencial en el que se encuentran estos pacientes(AU)


Objective: Compare the adequacy of emergency consultations of the adolescent patients being cared by the pediatricians (12 to 14 years) and those who are not (15 to 18 years). Method: Cross-sectional study with patients in the ages from 12 to 18 years who attended the Emergency Service of La Salud Hospital in Valencia during 2018. The adequacy criteria were based on the Adequacy Protocol of Hospital Emergencies. Adequacy variables were described by frequencies and Fisher's exact test and odds ratio were used as a comparison method. In all cases, the hypothesis contrasts were bilateral, with a confidence level of 95 percent and the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected with p<0.05 value. Results: Of the total episodes, 64.9 percent (n= 226) were suitable for emergency services. This distribution was similar within each of the age groups and no significant difference could be made between the two (p= 0.283). Significant differences were found in the criteria of diagnostic intensity and attention time by gender. Conclusions: The figures are indicative of misuse of the emergency service by a part of the adolescent patients, whether or not they are being followed up by the pediatrician. This may be a sign of the healthcare gap in which these patients are located(AU)


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Adolescent , Referral and Consultation , World Health Organization , Delivery of Health Care , Emergencies , Pediatricians , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Rev. cuba. estomatol ; 58(2): e3271, 2021. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1289404

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Introducción: Las urgencias médicas durante la atención estomatológica son eventos que pueden poner en peligro la salud de los pacientes. Objetivo: Caracterizar las urgencias médicas que se les han presentado a los estomatólogos durante su práctica profesional. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal, de enero a marzo de 2019. El universo estuvo constituido por los estomatólogos de 12 de las 20 clínicas estomatológicas de subordinación docente a la Facultad de Estomatología de La Habana "Raúl González Sánchez". Variables utilizadas fueron: presencia de urgencias, tipo de especialidades, frecuencia de las urgencias médicas, tipo de urgencia médica, procederes estomatológicos y cantidad de urgencias. Resultados: El 61,2 por ciento de los encuestados refirió que eran eventos poco frecuentes, el 50,8 por ciento presentó dos urgencias médicas. Las urgencias más frecuentes fueron las lipotimias (29,9 por ciento) y los síncopes vaso vágales (25,2 por ciento). Conclusiones: Las urgencias médicas son eventos que pueden producirse durante la atención estomatológica. El presente estudio aborda un área del conocimiento poco estudiada en Estomatología en Cuba. Los profesionales, durante los procederes estomatológicos, juegan un papel protagónico en la prevención de las urgencias médicas y en su tratamiento inicial. Los datos epidemiológicos y clínicos de estos eventos, aportados por esta investigación, pueden servir de referencia a otros estudios(AU)


Introduction: Medical emergencies occurring during dental care may pose a risk to the health of patients. Objective: Characterize medical emergencies experienced by dentists in their professional practice. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2019. The study universe was the dentists of 12 of the 20 university dental clinics attached to the Dental School of Havana. The variables analyzed were occurrence of emergencies, specialty, frequency of medical emergencies, type of medical emergency, dental procedures and number of emergencies. Results: 61.2 percent of the respondents stated that medical emergencies were not frequent, and 50.8 percent reported two medical emergencies. The most common emergencies were loss of consciousness (29.9 percent) and vasovagal syncope (25.2 percent). Conclusions: Medical emergencies may occur during dental care. The study addresses an area of dental practice not much dealt with in Cuba. During the performance of dental procedures, professionals play a leading role in the prevention of medical emergencies and their initial treatment. The epidemiological and clinical data about these events contributed by this research may serve as reference for other studies(AU)


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Humans , Professional Practice , Dental Care/methods , Syncope, Vasovagal/etiology , Emergencies , Schools, Dental , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Educ. med. super ; 35(1): 2579, ene.-mar. 2021. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1249723

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Introducción: Ningún estomatólogo se encuentra exento de que se le presente una urgencia médica durante su práctica profesional, por lo que muchos autores abogan por protocolizar su atención y superar al personal. Objetivo: Identificar el nivel de conocimientos de los estomatólogos sobre las urgencias médicas durante la atención estomatológica. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal desde diciembre de 2019 hasta enero de 2020, que se aplicó en 12 clínicas estomatológicas de La Habana. La muestra final la conformaron 166 estomatólogos. El instrumento de evaluación fue una encuesta de 22 preguntas cerradas sobre el diagnóstico y tratamiento de urgencia, validado previo a su aplicación. Los resultados se catalogaron en tres niveles: bueno, regular y malo. Se tuvieron en cuenta las variables: sexo, tiempo de graduado, existencia de un protocolo de atención en los servicios, necesidad de un protocolo, autopercepción sobre su grado de preparación, nivel de conocimiento sobre urgencias médicas y forma de obtención de la preparación. Resultados: Los más representados en el estudio fueron el sexo femenino, con un 68 %, y los estomatólogos entre 10 y 15 años de graduados. Predominó un nivel de conocimientos regular para un 50,6 por ciento y el 88,5 por ciento consideró importante contar con un protocolo de atención. Conclusiones: El nivel de conocimientos sobre urgencias médicas más frecuentes durante la práctica profesional de los encuestados se calificó de regular. La población de estudio no cuenta con un protocolo que sirva de guía para brindar la primera asistencia a estos pacientes. Es necesario incrementar la preparación de pre- y posgrado con relación a este problema de salud(AU)


Introduction: No dental surgeon is free from coping with medical emergencies during their professional practice, a reason why many authors support the fact of establishing a protocol for the care of such events and preparing the dental care personnel. Objective: To identify the dental surgeons' level of knowledge about medical emergencies during dental care. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out from December 2019 to January 2020. It was applied in twelve dental clinics in Havana. The final sample was made up of 166 dental surgeons. The assessment instrument was a survey with 22 closed questions about emergency diagnosis and treatment, validated prior to its application. The results were classified in three levels: good, fair and bad. The variables taken into account were gender, time of graduation, existence of a care protocol in the services, need for a protocol, self-perception of their degree of preparation, level of knowledge about medical emergencies, and way for obtaining the preparation. Results: The female sex was the most represented in the study, accounting for 68 percent, as well as dental surgeons with 10-15 years of graduate experience. A fair level of knowledge prevailed for 50.6percent, while 88.5 percent considered it important to have a care protocol. Conclusions: The level of knowledge about the most frequent medical emergencies during the professional practice of the respondents was classified as fair. The study population does not have a protocol serving as a guide to provide first care to these patients. It is necessary to increase undergraduate and graduate preparation with respect to this health concern(AU)


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Humans , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Oral Medicine/education , Emergencies , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 116(1): 89-99, Jan. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1152977

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Resumo Fundamento As doenças cerebrovasculares (DCBV) constituem a segunda causa de mortes no mundo. Objetivo Analisar a tendência da mortalidade por DCVB no Brasil (1996-2015) e associação com o índice de desenvolvimento humano (IDH) e o índice de vulnerabilidade social (IVS). Métodos Trata-se de estudo ecológico envolvendo as taxas de mortalidade padronizadas por DCBV. Os dados dos óbitos foram obtidos do Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade e os dados populacionais, do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística. Para as análises temporais, foi utilizado o modelo de regressão por pontos de inflexão, sendo calculado o percentual de variação anual (annual percent change [APC]) e médio do período (average annual percent change [AAPC]), com intervalo de confiança de 95% e significância de 5%. As tendências foram classificadas em crescente, decrescente ou estacionária. O modelo de regressão multivariada foi utilizado para testar a associação entre a mortalidade por DCBV, IDH e IVS. Resultados Foram registrados 1.850.811 óbitos por DCBV no período estudado. Observou-se redução da taxa de mortalidade nacional (APC: -2,4; p = 0,001). Vinte unidades federativas apresentaram tendências significativas, sendo 13 de redução, incluindo todos das regiões Centro-Oeste (n = 4), Sudeste (n = 4) e Sul (n = 3). O IDH teve associação positiva e o IVS, associação negativa com a mortalidade (p = 0,046 e p = 0,026, respectivamente). Conclusão O estudo mostrou comportamento epidemiológico desigual da mortalidade entre as regiões, sendo maior nos estados do Sudeste e Sul, porém com tendência significativa de redução, e menor nos estados do Norte e Nordeste, mas com tendência significativa de crescimento. O IDH e o IVS associaram-se com a mortalidade. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2021; 116(1):89-99)


Abstract Background Cerebrovascular diseases (CBVD) are the second major cause of death in the world. Objective To analyze the mortality trend of CBVD in Brazil (1996 to 2015) and its association with Human Development Index (HDI) and the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI). Methods This is an ecological study. We analyzed the mortality rate standardized by CBVD. Death data were obtained from the Mortality Information System (SIM) and populational data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The model of regression by inflection points (Joinpoint regression) was used to perform the temporal analysis, calculating the Annual Percent Change (APC) and Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC), with 95% of confidence interval and a significance of 5%. Trends were classified as increasing, decreasing or stationary. A multivariate regression model was used to analyze the association between mortality by CBVD, HDI and SVI. Results During this period, 1,850,811 deaths by CBVD were recorded. We observed a reduction in the national mortality rate (APC -2.4; p = 0.001). Twenty federation units showed a significant trend, of which 13 showed reduction, including all states in the Midwest (n=4), Southeast (n=4) and South (n=3). The HDI was positively associated and the SVI was negatively associated with mortality (p = 0.046 and p = 0.026, respectively). Conclusion An unequal epidemiological course of mortality was observed between the regions, being higher in the Southeast and South states, with a significative tendency of reduction, and lower in the North and Northeast states, but with a significative tendency of increase. HDI and SVI showed an association with mortality. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2021; 116(1):89-99)


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Humans , Cerebrovascular Disorders , Brazil/epidemiology , Mortality , Abstracting and Indexing , Geography
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Vive (El Alto) ; 3(9): 158-165, dic. 2020. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1252334

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INTRODUCCIÓN: desde la declaración de pandemia por la OMS el once de marzo de 2020, ha existido un descenso en los ingresos de pacientes quirúrgicos por la paralización de la cirugía electiva y la disminución de procedimientos quirúrgicos emergentes. OBJETIVO: analizar la incidencia y características de la patología quirúrgica emergente en un hospital de segundo nivel en Ecuador. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo, que incluyó a todos los pacientes sometidos a cirugía general emergente en el Hospital General Riobamba IESS, desde el once de marzo hasta el once de agosto de 2020. RESULTADOS: en el estudio se incluyeron 63 pacientes, con una media de edad de 48,54 años; el 50,8% fueron hombres. El diagnóstico más frecuente fue apendicitis aguda en 61,9% casos. Se realizaron 66 cirugías, 36,5% fueron apendicectomías convencionales. El abordaje abierto se llevó a cabo en 68,2% de los pacientes. El 12,7% de pacientes presentaron COVID-19 en el perioperatorio de los cuales 25% fallecieron. La mortalidad general fue del 7,9% y todos los pacientes fallecidos fueron hombres. Discusión: La evidencia acerca del manejo quirúrgico durante la pandemia COVID-19 aún es limitada. La patología quirúrgica emergente no se puede diferir, se deben tener en cuenta el incremento en la mortalidad de pacientes infectados y el riesgo de exposición del equipo quirúrgico. CONCLUSIÓN: durante la pandemia se produjo un descenso en las cirugías realizadas en nuestro centro, la apendicitis aguda continúa siendo la principal patología quirúrgica emergente. La mortalidad se asoció al sexo masculino y diagnóstico de COVID-19.


INTRODUCTION: since the declaration of a pandemic by the WHO on March 11, 2020, there has been a decrease in the admissions of surgical patients due to the paralyzation of elective surgery and the decrease in emerging surgical procedures. OBJECTIVE: to analyze the incidence and characteristics of emerging surgical pathology in a second level hospital in Ecuador. MATERIAL AND METHODS: retrospective and descriptive study, which included all the patients undergoing emergency general surgery at Hospital General Riobamba IESS, from March 11 to August 11, 2020. RESULTS: 63 patients were included in the study, with a mean age of 48.54 years; 50.8% were men. The most frequent diagnosis was acute appendicitis in 61.9% cases. 66 surgeries were performed, 36.5% were conventional appendicectomies. The open approach was carried out in 68.2% of the patients. 12.7% of patients presented COVID-19 in the perioperative period, of which 25% died. Overall mortality was 7.9% and all deceased patients were men. DISCUSSION: the evidence about surgical management during the COVID-19 pandemic is still limited. Emerging surgical pathology cannot be deferred, the increased mortality of infected patients and the risk of exposure of the surgical team must be taken into account. CONCLUSION: during the pandemic there was a decrease in the surgeries performed in our center, acute appendicitis continues to be the main emerging surgical pathology. Mortality was associated with male sex and diagnosis of COVID-19.


INTRODUÇÃO: desde a declaração de uma pandemia pela OMS em 11 de março de 2020, houve uma diminuição nas admissões de pacientes cirúrgicos devido à paralisação das cirurgias eletivas e diminuição dos procedimentos cirúrgicos emergentes. OBJETIVO: analisar a incidência e as características da patologia cirúrgica emergente em um hospital de segundo nível no Equador. Material E Métodos: estudo retrospectivo, descritivo, que incluiu todos os pacientes submetidos à cirurgia geral de urgência no Hospital Geral de Riobamba IESS, no período de 11 de março a 11 de agosto de 2020. RESULTADOS: o estudo incluiu 63 pacientes, com média de idade de 48,54 anos; 50,8% eram homens. O diagnóstico mais frequente foi apendicite aguda em 61,9% dos casos. Foram realizadas 66 cirurgias, 36,5% foram apendicectomias convencionais. A abordagem aberta foi realizada em 68,2% dos pacientes. 12,7% dos pacientes apresentaram COVID-19 no período perioperatório, dos quais 25% morreram. A mortalidade geral foi de 7,9% e todos os pacientes falecidos eran homens. DISCUSSÃO: as evidências sobre o manejo cirúrgico durante a pandemia de COVID-19 ainda são limitadas. A patologia cirúrgica emergente não pode ser adiada, o aumento da mortalidade dos pacientes infectados e o risco de exposição da equipe cirúrgica devem ser levados em consideração. CONCLUSÃO: durante a pandemia houve diminuição das cirurgias realizadas em nosso centro, a apendicite aguda continua sendo a principal patologia cirúrgica emergente. A mortalidade foi associada ao sexo masculino e ao diagnóstico de COVID-19.


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Pathology, Surgical , General Surgery , Patients , Surgical Procedures, Operative , Mortality , COVID-19
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Medisan ; 24(6) tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1143268

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Introducción: Las intoxicaciones por accidentes constituyen causas crecientes de morbilidad, hospitalización, invalidez e incluso mortalidad. Objetivo: Describir aspectos clínicos y epidemiológicos en niños y adolescentes con intoxicaciones agudas. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y prospectivo en niños y adolescentes ingresados por intoxicación exógena en los servicios de Atención Continuada a pacientes en estado grave y de Misceláneas del Hospital Infantil Docente Sur Dr. Antonio María Béguez César de Santiago de Cuba, de enero del 2016 a igual mes del 2018. Resultados: Las intoxicaciones presentaron una elevada incidencia en el grupo etario de 15-18 años (61,7 %) y en el sexo femenino (85,1 %); la mayoría se produjo de modo voluntario (85,1 %), principalmente en el hogar (84,1 %) y con predominio de los medicamentos como agente causal (86,9 %). La evolución clínica resultó ser satisfactoria en 68,2 % de los pacientes; en el resto no fue así debido a la aparición de complicaciones, sobre todo de gastritis medicamentosa (30,8 %). Conclusiones: Las intoxicaciones en la infancia y la adolescencia son una causa importante de morbilidad luego de las infecciones respiratorias, y constituyen un motivo usual de urgencia médica en los hospitales pediátricos.


Introduction: Poisonings due to accidents are increasing causes of morbidity, hospitalization, disability and even mortality. Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological aspects in children with acute intoxications. Method: An observational, descriptive and prospective study was carried out in children and adolescent patients admitted with the diagnosis of exogenous intoxication in the services of Continuous Care to severely ill and Miscellaneous patients from Dr. Antonio María Béguez César Southern Pediatric Teaching Hospital, in Santiago de Cuba from January, 2016 to January, 2018. Results: Poisoning had a high incidence in the 15 - 18 years group (61,7 %) and in the female sex (85,1 %); most of them took place voluntarily (85,1 %), mainly at home (84,1 %) and with predominance of drugs as causal agent (86,9 %). Clinical course was satisfactory in 68,2 % of the patients; it was not the same in the rest due to the emergence of complications, above all due to drug gastritis (30,8 %) Conclusions: Poisoning in childhood and adolescence is an important cause of morbidity, after the respiratory infections, and constitute an usual reason of medical emergencies in pediatric hospitals.


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Poisoning/prevention & control , Poisoning/epidemiology , Hospitals, Pediatric , Child , Adolescent , Emergency Medical Services
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Educ. med. super ; 34(4): e2325, oct.-dic. 2020. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1154080

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Introducción: Las urgencias médicas durante la atención estomatológica son eventos que pueden afectar la salud de los pacientes. Objetivo: Caracterizar las urgencias médicas durante la práctica profesional de los docentes de la carrera de estomatología. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal en abril de 2019. El universo estuvo constituido por los estomatólogos-docentes, que dieron su consentimiento para responder el cuestionario, de 12 de las 20 clínicas estomatológicas de subordinación docente a la Facultad de Estomatología de La Habana, y de los hospitales Dr. Luis Días Soto y Carlos J Finlay, también de la capital cubana. Las variables utilizadas fueron: categoría docente, ocurrencia de urgencias, especialidades, frecuencia de las urgencias médicas, tipo de urgencia médica y procederes en que son más frecuentes. Resultados: El 31,6 por ciento de los docentes refirió haber tenido, al menos, una urgencia; las más frecuentes fueron las lipotimias 29,6 por ciento y los síncopes vaso vágales 25,6 por ciento. El 64,6 por ciento se produjo durante las exodoncias. Conclusiones: Las urgencias médicas se caracterizan por ser eventos poco frecuentes y en su mayoría reportadas por especialistas en Estomatología General Integral. Las más frecuentes fueron la lipotimia y el síncope vaso vagal. El proceder durante el cual con mayor frecuencia se produjeron las urgencias resultó la exodoncia(AU)


Introduction: Medical emergencies during dental care are events that can affect the health of patients. Objective: To characterize medical emergencies during the professional practice of teachers of the dental surgery major. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out in April 2019. The universe consisted of dental surgeons-teachers who gave their consent to answer the questionnaire, from 12 of the 20 dental clinics of teaching subordination to the School of Dental Education of Havana, as well as Dr. Luis Díaz Soto and Carlos J Finlay Hospitals, also from the Cuban capital. The variables used were teaching category, occurrence of emergencies, specialties, frequency of medical emergencies, type of medical emergency, and procedures in which they are most frequent. Results: 31.6 percent of the teachers reported having had at least one emergency; the most frequent were lipotymias (29.6 percent) and vasovagal syncope (25.6 percent). 64.6 percent occurred during extractions. Conclusions: Medical emergencies are characterized by being rare events and mostly reported by specialists in Family Dental Care. The most frequent were lipothymia and vasovagal syncope. The procedure during which emergencies occurred most frequently was extraction(AU)


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Humans , Partnership Practice, Dental , Professional Practice , Emergencies/epidemiology , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies , Oral Medicine/education , Faculty/education
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 118(4): 234-239, agosto 2020. tab, ilus
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1118171

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Introducción. El abordaje de las emergencias pediátricas requiere recursos especializados y son frecuentes los errores relacionados con la medicación.Objetivos. Describir el contenido de los carros de emergencia (CE) en un hospital pediátrico y compararlo luego de una intervención educativa.Métodos. Se incluyeron CE de 9 salas de internación. Se elaboró una lista de cotejo con 30 drogas. Se relevaron los CE determinando presencia o ausencia de drogas y si las cantidades eran suficientes. Luego se realizó una intervención educativa y relevamientos 30 y 90 días posintervención.Resultados. La medición basal arrojó una proporción global de drogas adecuadas del 43,9 % (intervalo de confianza ­IC­ del 95 %: 38,4-49,4) con una variación entre CE del 29 % al 54,8 % y del 15 % al 85 % en los grupos de drogas. A los 30 días, la proporción correcta alcanzó el 70,3 % (IC 95 %: 65,2-75,4), con amplia variación entre los diferentes CE y grupos de drogas (del 51,6 % al 93,5 % y del 50 % al 95 %, respectivamente). A los 90 días, los porcentajes fueron similares. La comparación entre la primera y segunda medición mostró mejoría en todos los CE (rango: del 3,2 % al 45,1 %), odds ratio 3,73 (IC 95 %: 2,5-5,6), p < 0,001. Los resultados fueron similares entre la segunda y tercera medición.Conclusiones. En la medición inicial, se evidenció bajo nivel de adecuación de drogas de los CE. Luego de la intervención, mejoró significativamente y se mantuvo durante el período evaluado.


Introduction. The approach to pediatric emergencies requires specialized resources, and medication errors are common.Objectives. To describe the contents of emergency trolleys (ETs) in a children's hospital and compare them after an educational intervention.Methods. The ETs from 9 hospitalization wards were included. A checklist of 30 drugs was developed. ETs were assessed by determining whether drugs were present or absent and their amount. An educational intervention was conducted and assessments were repeated 30 and 90 days after the intervention.Results. The baseline measurement indicated an overall ratio of adequate drugs of 43.9 % (95 % confidence interval [CI]: 38.4-49.4) with a variation among ETs from 29 % to 54.8 %, and from 15 % to 85 % among drug groups. At 30 days, the adequate ratio reached 70.3 % (95 % CI: 65.2-75.4), with a wide variation among the different ETs and drug groups (from 51.6 % to 93.5 % and from 50 % to 95 %, respectively). At 90 days, the percentages were similar. The comparison between the first and second measurementshowed an improvement in all ETs (range: 3.2 %-45.1 %), odds ratio: 3.73 (95 % CI: 2.5-5.6), p < 0.001. Results were similar between the second and third measurement.Conclusions. The baseline measurement showed a low level of adequate ET drugs. After the intervention, this improved significantly and was maintained during the studied period


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Humans , Pharmaceutical Preparations , Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/instrumentation , Emergency Medical Services/standards , Quality Assurance, Health Care , Emergencies , Emergency Medical Services/organization & administration , Equipment and Supplies , Checklist , Non-Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
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Rev. Asoc. Odontol. Argent ; 108(1): 1-5, ene.-abr. 2020.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1096146

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En medicina, los pacientes de riesgo son aquellos que, al momento de la consulta, presentan antecedentes y/o pa- decimientos que implican una mayor probabilidad de sufrir complicaciones, como personas inmunodeprimidas o con en- fermedades crónicas, ya sean cardíacas, pulmonares, renales, hepáticas, sanguíneas o metabólicas (por ejemplo, diabetes). Estos pacientes se encuentran en riesgo en el caso de prác- ticas que puedan exacerbar o provocar reacciones adversas a raíz de su padecimiento. En la actualidad, el grupo poblacional vulnerable ha au- mentado a partir de nuevos tratamientos médicos que han per- mitido mejorar padecimientos sistémicos severos y prolongar la esperanza de vida. Ante pacientes "de riesgo" o "en riesgo", el odontólogo debe estar alerta y actualizado, a fin de evitar provocar alteraciones sistémicas y de reaccionar pronta y eficazmente, en caso de ser necesario, ante las urgencias médicas que se presenten (AU)


In medicine, risk patients are those who at the consulta- tion have a history and/or conditions that could cause a great- er possibility of a complication; such as immunosuppressed, chronic heart, pulmonary, kidney, liver, blood or metabolic diseases (for example, diabetes).These patients are at risk during procedures that could in- crease or cause inadequate reactions due to their conditions. Currently, the vulnerable population group has increased since newest medical treatments have emerged; allowing se- vere systemic ailments to improve and prolong life expectancy. With risk or at-risk patients, the dentist must be alert and up-to-date to avoid systemic alterations and react promptly and efficiently if necessary in any medical emergency that might take place (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Risk Factors , Dental Care for Chronically Ill , Emergencies , Clinical Protocols , Chronic Disease , Immunocompromised Host , Heart Diseases
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Aquichan ; 19(4): e1944, July-Dec. 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS, BDENF, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1098041

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ABSTRACT Objective: This work sought to assess the effectiveness of the treatment applied in patients with acute pain in the emergency service by triage nursing. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional, observational descriptive study of quantitative approach, with measures of central tendency in 348 patients, conducted in 2016. An ad hoc questionnaire was used, elaborated by the emergency service, which assesses the intensity of pain through a numerical scale and a pain intervention protocol that includes physical and pharmacological measures. Results: After applying the first treatment, 80.17 % of the patients experienced improvement; 7.18 % required a second treatment and, of these, 87.5 % improved and 12.5 % suffered no modifications. The nursing staff treated the patients according to the protocol, with AINES and Metamizole, primarily. The rest were remitted to medical evaluation and another 40 patients rejected treatment. Conclusions: A high percentage of patients exist who improve their perception of pain after the first treatment administered by the triage nursing personnel. The results suggest revising and updating the protocol in the first treatment.


RESUMEN Objetivo: valorar la efectividad del tratamiento aplicado en pacientes con dolor agudo en el servicio de urgencias por la enfermería de triaje. Materiales y métodos: estudio descriptivo observacional, de corte transversal y de abordaje cuantitativo, con medidas de tendencia central en 348 pacientes, realizado en 2016. Se utilizó un cuestionario ad hoc, elaborado por el servicio de urgencias, que valora la intensidad del dolor mediante escala numérica y un protocolo de intervención ante el dolor que incluye medidas físicas y farmacológicas. Resultados: tras la aplicación del primer tratamiento, el 80,17 % de los pacientes experimentó mejoría; el 7,18 % requirió un segundo tratamiento y, de este, el 87,5 % mejoró y el 12,5 % no sufrió modificaciones. El personal de enfermería trató a los pacientes según el protocolo, con AINES y Metamizol, mayoritariamente. El resto fue dirigido a valoración médica y otros 40 pacientes rechazaron el tratamiento. Conclusiones: existe un alto porcentaje de pacientes que mejoran su percepción de dolor tras el primer tratamiento administrado por el personal de enfermería de triaje. Los resultados sugieren revisar y actualizar el protocolo en el primer tratamiento.


RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a efetividade do tratamento aplicado em pacientes com dor aguda no serviço de pronto-socorro pela enfermagem de triagem. Materiais e métodos: estudo descritivo observacional, de corte transversal e de abordagem quantitativa, com medidas de tendência central em 348 pacientes, realizado em 2016. Foi utilizado um questionário ad hoc, elaborado pelo serviço de pronto-socorro, que avalia a intensidade da dor mediante escala numérica, e um protocolo de intervenção ante a dor que incluiu medidas físicas e farmacológicas. Resultados: após a aplicação do primeiro tratamento, 80,17 % dos pacientes experimentaram melhora; 7,18 % necessitaram segundo tratamento e, destes, 87,5 % melhoraram e 12,5 % não sofreram alterações. A equipe de Enfermagem tratou os pacientes segundo o protocolo, com AINEs e Metamizol, predominantemente. Os demais foram dirigidos à avaliação médica, e outros 40 pacientes recusaram o tratamento. Conclusões: existe alta porcentagem de pacientes que melhoram sua percepção da dor após o primeiro tratamento receitado pela equipe de enfermagem de triagem. Os resultados sugerem revisar e atualizar o protocolo no primeiro tratamento.


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Humans , Triage , Nursing , Acute Pain , Guidelines as Topic , Emergencies
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Educ. med. super ; 33(3): e1523, jul.-set. 2019. tab, fig
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1089923

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Introducción: El manejo oportuno de las emergencias médicas resulta fundamental si se tiene en cuenta que constituyen eventos cuyas consecuencias inmediatas representan un riesgo para la vida. Objetivo: Evaluar los conocimientos sobre emergencias médicas en estudiantes de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional de Ucayali, Perú. Métodos: Estudio analítico transversal. Se evaluaron 243 estudiantes del primero al sexto años de la Facultad de Medicina Humana de la Universidad Nacional de Ucayali. Se utilizó un instrumento previamente validado que contaba con 10 reactivos, que calificaron el nivel de respuesta inmediata ante una emergencia médica. Resultados: El 54,2 por ciento (n = 129) fue de sexo femenino y el 61,8 por ciento (n = 84) cursaba ciencias básicas. Asimismo, el 35,5 por ciento (n = 84) de los encuestados aprobaron el test. Los factores asociados a la aprobación del test se asociaron con estar cursando el segundo (RPa:4.88; IC 95 por ciento: 1,80-13,27), tercero (RPa: 3,14; IC 95 por ciento: 1,08-9,17), cuarto (RPa: 5,16; IC 95 por ciento: 1,85-14,37), quinto (RPa: 4,86; IC 95 por ciento: 1,77-13,37) y sexto (RPa: 4,49; IC 95 por ciento: 1,61-12,54) años de Medicina; y haber desaprobado algún curso (RPa: 1,39; IC 95 por ciento: 1,02-1,94) y realizado anteriormente algún curso de reanimación cardiopulmonar (RPa: 1,42; IC 95 por ciento:1,02-1,98). Conclusiones: Menos de la mitad de los encuestados tenía conocimientos adecuados sobre la atención inmediata de emergencias médicas. Las variables asociadas a un mejor nivel de conocimientos fueron el estar cursando algún año de estudio diferente al primero y el haber llevado algún curso de reanimación cardiopulmonar(AU)


Introduction: Timely management of medical emergencies is crucial, since the immediate consequences of those events may pose a threat to life. Objective: Evaluate the knowledge about medical emergencies among medical students from the National University of Ucayali, Peru. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted. The study sample was 243 first-to-sixth-year students from the School of Human Medicine of the National University of Ucayali. A previously validated tool was used which included ten variables ranking the level of immediate response to a medical emergency. Results: 54.2 percent (n = 129) of the sample were female and 61.8 percent (n = 84) studied basic sciences. 35.5 percent (n = 84) of the respondents passed the test. The factors associated to passing the test were the following: being in second year (RPa: 4.88; CI 95 percent: 1.80-13.27), third year (RPa: 3.14; CI 95 percent: 1.08-9.17), fourth year (RPa: 5.16; CI 95 percent: 1.85-14.37), fifth year (RPa: 4.86; CI 95 percent: 1.77-13.37) or sixth year (RPa: 4.49; CI 95 percent: 1.61-12.54) of medical school, having failed a course (RPa: 1.39; CI 95 percent: 1.02-1.94) or having attended a cardiopulmonary resuscitation course (RPa: 1.42; CI 95 percent: 1.02-1.98). Conclusions: Less than half of the respondents had appropriate knowledge about immediate management of medical emergencies. The variables associated to a better level of knowledge were being attending a school year other than the first and having attended a cardiopulmonary resuscitation course(AU)


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Humans , Schools, Medical , Students, Medical , Cross-Sectional Studies , Emergencies
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Rev. ADM ; 76(4): 229-233, jul.-ago 2019. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1023911

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La medición de los signos vitales es de gran importancia en el consultorio dental, de esta forma podemos obtener una visión objetiva y anticipada del estado funcional del paciente. Según la información obtenida, se tomarán decisiones terapéuticas. El odontólogo debe saber que el seguimiento clínico y el uso de la técnica adecuada para sus mediciones representan un aspecto muy relevante para prevenir emergencias en el consultorio dental. El odontólogo debe medir los signos vitales antes, durante y después del procedimiento dental y, del mismo modo, debe estar involucrado en la situación individual de cada paciente y proporcionar medidas higiénicodietéticas para mejorar su calidad de vida. La evaluación continua de los signos vitales durante el procedimiento quirúrgico dental, en el que se usan anestésicos locales, es particularmente relevante en este caso, ya que puede ayudarnos a prevenir complicaciones como arritmias cardiacas, crisis hipertensivas o angina de pecho. El objetivo de este artículo es promover en toda la profesión odontológica, el monitoreo de los signos vitales, su técnica de medición correcta y su correlación con otros datos de un historial completo médico y dental (AU)


The measurement of vital signs is of great importance in the dental office, this way we can obtain an objective and anticipated vision of the functional state of the patient. According to the information obtained, therapeutic decisions will be made. The dentist must know that monitoring and using the appropriate technique for its measurements, represents a very relevant aspect for the emergency in the dental office. The dentist must measure the vital signs before, during and after the dental procedure, likewise, they must be involved in the individual situation of each patient and provide hygienic-dietetic measures to improve their quality of life. The continuous assessment of vital signs during the dental surgical procedure, in which local anesthetics are used, is particularly relevant in this case since it can help us prevent complications such as cardiac arrhythmias, hypertensive crisis or angor pectoris. The objective of this article is to promote throughout the dental profession, the monitoring of vital signs, their correct measurement technique and their correlation with other data from a complete medical and dental history (AU)


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Humans , Emergencies , Vital Signs , Arrhythmias, Cardiac , Pulse , Vasoconstrictor Agents , Comprehensive Dental Care , Oral Surgical Procedures , Arterial Pressure , Hypertension , Angina Pectoris
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Article | IMSEAR | ID: sea-188739

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A medical emergency among dental patients can be encountered anytime. It is the responsibility of a dentist to handle the emergency in order to effectively manage it. The assessment of preparedness of medical emergencies would help to bring about required changes in the curriculum in dental institutions. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the knowledge of common medical emergencies among undergraduate and postgraduate students. Methods: A questionnaire based study with a sample size of 200 was conducted among 100 postgraduate and 100 undergraduate students at Kothiwal Dental College and Research Centre to evaluate their knowledge regarding medical emergencies. The questionnaire consisted of thirteen questions. Chi-square test was applied for comparing various parameters between dental postgraduates and undergraduates regarding preparedness for medical emergencies. A P-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The results of this study showed that filling health history proforma, recording vital signs, attending workshops on emergency management, performing Basic Life Support, and administering an intramuscular and intravenous injection has statistically significant results among postgraduate and undergraduate students. Conclusion: The results of this study reflect an alarming situation of the capability of dental students to deal with medical emergencies at dental offices.

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Annals of Dentistry ; : 45-52, 2019.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-751277

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@#In a rapidly aging society, many patients will have multiple medical co-morbidities and on polypharmacy. Dental patients rarely have medical emergencies during their treatment and it is because of this rarity, that theodd emergency that presents can overwhelm the dentist’s ability to cope despite their theoretical knowledge. The authors discuss how to adapt the clinic facilities for managing an emergency and provide an overview of management of common emergencies that dentists may encounter.

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Archives of Orofacial Sciences ; : 99-111, 2019.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-821314

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@#The aim of this study was to obtain data of medical emergencies at the non-hospital based private dental practices in Petaling district of Selangor, Malaysia. Ninety out of 281 identified main practitioners of non-hospital based private dental practices had agreed to participate. A standardised questionnaire forms consisting of four parts including demographic data, emergency equipment and drugs available, occurrence of medical emergencies and training of dental practitioners. All data retrieved were analysed using the Statistical Programme for Social Science (SPSS) version 22.0 (SPSS Inc., 1999). Some of the clinics (28.9%) had reported experiencing medical emergencies events. The most common emergency event noted was syncope (42.2%), followed by hypoglycaemia (27.7%). Majority of the events occurred in the dental surgery room (84.3%), after completion of treatment (31.3%) and were associated with dental extraction procedures (61.4%). Only nine of the clinics (3.3%) were equipped with emergency trolley and none were prepared with a defibrillator or automated external defibrillator (AED). It was also found that 32.3% of all clinics do not have any emergency drugs. All of the practitioners received basic life support training before graduation and 52.2% received supplementary training after graduation. In conclusion, emergency medical events do occur, but majority of dental practices involved in this study were not well equipped to manage these emergencies. It is important to have a standardised national guideline to ensure a safe and well-prepared dental setting during any adverse medical events.

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