One-stop intravitreal injection model: expert consensus on establishment and management / 中华眼底病杂志

Intravitreal drug injection is a treatment for common chronic fundus diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. The "14th Five-Year" National Eye Health Plan (2021-2025) recommends focusing on fundus diseases and improve the management mode of patients with chronic eye diseases. Therefore, it is imperative to explore how to further optimize the service process of intravitreal injection under the premise of guaranteeing patients' medical safety, to promote medical service efficiency and standardized management level and improve the medical experience of patients. Based on the quality control standard of vitreous cavity injection for retinopathy in China, Chinese fundus disease and related field experts developed the present expert consensus on the establishment of a one-stop intravitreal injection model and the management of its organization after a serious, comprehensive, and complete discussion, focusing on a standardized operation process, quality control, and safety management, providing more references for establishing a suitable intravitreal injection management model for ophthalmology and promoting the development of diagnostic and treatment models for fundus disease in China.

Some thoughts on hereditary dermatoses / 中华皮肤科杂志

Genodermatology is an important branch of dermatology. The Chinese dermatological community has made many achievements in the field of hereditary skin diseases, and a number of professional research institutions and teams have been internationally known. Under the social and technological background of the new era, the diagnosis and treatment patterns for hereditary dermatoses are expected to be developed according to national regulations and social needs. The author shares some thoughts on this field, in order to facilitate the research in, as well as diagnosis and treatment of hereditary skin diseases.

Evaluation of an anticoagulation management method based on mobile health technology and artificial intelligence / 中华健康管理学杂志

Objective:To evaluate an anticoagulation management method based on mobile health technology and artificial intelligence.Methods:The study was a single-center, prospective, randomized, controlled, non-inferiority clinical trial. From November 2017 to September 2018, 67 patients who received warfarin therapy after mechanical valve replacement were consecutively enrolled and randomized into two groups: 34 were randomized to intervention group and 33 to control group. The intervention group was managed via Anticlot Assistant and the control group was handled as routine care. Evaluations were performed at least 3 months after enrollment and ended on 30 September 2019. Non-inferiority was evaluated using one-sided tests with a non-inferiority margin set 11.0% for time in therapeutic range (TTR) and 10.0% for the percentage of international normalized ratio (INR) in the therapeutic range.Results:The mean TTR was (58.2±23.4)% in the intervention group and (54.8±23.6)% in the control (the difference: 3.4%; low limit of one-side 95% confidence interval for the difference: -6.4%; and P value for non-inferiority was 0.009). The percentage of INR in the therapeutic range was (55.4±21.9)% in the intervention group and (52.8±22.5)% in the control (the difference: 2.6%, low limit of one-side 95% confidence interval for the difference: -6.6%; and P value for non-inferiority was 0.012). Conclusion:The outcomes of patients managed via the anticoagulation management method base on mobile health technology and artificial intelligence are not inferior to those handled as routine care.

Preferencias y limitaciones de los hematólogos para afrontar la complejidad de los síndromes mielodisplásicos / Preferences and limitations of hematologists to address the complexity of myelodysplastic syndromes

La Argentina es un país caracterizado por una distribución heterogénea de su población, de sus recursos económicos y, consiguientemente, del acceso a los servicios de salud, lo cual podría afectar el diagnóstico y tratamiento de los pacientes con síndromes mielodisplásicos. Basados en la complejidad creciente para arribar al diagnóstico, estimar el riesgo e indicar un tratamiento adecuado, hemos conducido una encuesta de veintitrés preguntas para evaluar patrones de práctica clínica. El cuestionario se distribuyó entre los 850 hematólogos argentinos inscriptos al XXII Congreso Argentino de Hematología y 195 (22.9%) fueron contestados. El 40.0% refieren que < 75% de sus pacientes acceden al cariotipo, histología de la médula ósea y citometría de flujo. Este acceso disminuye significativamente por una baja cobertura sanitaria (OR 6.3), en población adulta (OR 3.8), al derivar el estudio citogenético (OR 3.2) y fuera del área metropolitana de Buenos Aires (OR 2.4). Los encuestados evitan terminologías oncológicas (77.0%) al introducir el diagnóstico y utilizan el sistema internacional de predicción o su revisión (74.2%) para estadificar riesgo. Sin embargo, éstos priorizan la edad al seleccionar tratamiento y los pediatras indican preferentemente el trasplante de precursores hematopoyéticos. La mayoría de los hematólogos ha prescripto los tratamientos recomendados, cuyas suspensiones se relacionaron con falta de respuesta (62.7%), con participación reducida en ensayos clínicos (8.9%). Por ende, refieren heterogeneidad en el acceso a las herramientas diagnósticas complementarias con diferencias al momento de indicar un tratamiento, dependiendo de la edad de sus pacientes, sin limitaciones aparentes en su prescripción.

Argentina is a country characterized by a heterogeneous distribution of its population, its economic resources and, consequently, access to health services, which could affect the diagnosis and treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. Based on the increasing complexity to arrive at the diagnosis, estimate the risk and indicate an adequate treatment, we have conducted a survey of twenty-three questions to evaluate patterns of clinical practice. The questionnaire was distributed among 850 hematologists registered at the XXII Argentine Congress of Hematology, and 195 (22.9%) were answered; 40.0% report that < 75% of their patients access the karyotype, bone marrow histology and flow cytometry. This access decreases significantly due to low health coverage (OR 6.3), in the adult population (OR 3.8), when the cytogenetic study is derived (OR 3.2) and outside the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires (OR 2.4). The respondents avoid oncological terminologies (77.0%) when introducing the diagnosis and use the international prediction system or its review (74.2%) to stage risk. However, they prioritize age when selecting treatment and pediatricians preferentially recommend the transplantation of hematopoietic precursors. Most of the haematologists have prescribed the recommended treatments, whose suspensions were related to lack of response (62.7%), with reduced participation in clinical trials (8.9%). Therefore, they report heterogeneity in the access to complementary diagnostic tools with differences at the time of indicating a treatment, depending on the age of their patients without apparent limitations in their prescription.

Application effect of emergency medical service in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage / 中国基层医药

Objective To discuss the effect of emergency integrated green channel for patients with upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Methods From January 2014 to August 2016,182 patients with acute upper gastrointes-tinal hemorrhage were selected in the research. Eighty - four patients with acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage before the emergency integrated green channel established in Zhoushan Hospital were selected as control group,while 98 patients with acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage after the emergency integrated green channel established in Zhoushan Hospital were selected as research group. The control group received conventional emergency treatment, while the research group received emergency medical service. The average hemostasis time,mean volume of blood transfusion,average hospitalization period,average hospital cost,the operability,recurrence rate of bleeding and mortality rate were compared between the two groups. Results The average hemostasis time,average blood transfusion volume, average hospitalization time and average hospitalization expense in the study group were (4. 52 ± 1. 24)h,(352. 37 ± 17. 35)mL,(6. 02 ± 0. 89) d,(5346. 84 ± 338. 76) yuan,respectively,which in the control group were (9. 43 ± 2. 04)h,(512. 72 ± 15. 3)mL,(9. 24 ± 1. 16)d and (7012. 38 ± 422. 12)yuan,respectively,there were statistically significant differences between two groups(t = 19. 921,65. 542,21. 160,29. 517,all P < 0. 05). The operative rate, recurrence rate and mortality rate in the study group were 2. 04％ (2 / 98),3. 06％ (3 / 98) and 2. 04％ (2 / 98), respectively,which were significantly lower than those in the control group [8. 33％ (7 / 84),9. 52％ (8 / 84) and 5. 96％ (4 / 84)], the differences were statistically significant ( χ2 = 71. 202,67. 455,74. 195, all P < 0. 01). Conclusion Application of emergency medical service in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage not only can control bleeding effectively,decrease blood transfusion,hospitalization period and hospital cost,but also can reduce operability,recurrence rate of bleeding and mortality rate,which can serve as an emergency treatment plan applying to clinic.

Effects of quality supervision and continuous improvement on early management efficiency in patients with acute ischemic stroke / 中国脑血管病杂志

Objective To analyze the effects of quality supervision and continuous improvement system on optimizing in-hospital diagnosis and treatment process in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).Methods From September 2013 to May 2016,424 consecutive patients with AIS treated with intravenous thrombolysis and/or endovascular therapy in Changhai Hospital,the Second Military Medical University were enrolled retrospectively.They were analyzed according to the annual running process (the first year[from September 2013 to August 2014],the second year[from September 2014 to August 2015],and the third year[from September 2015 to May 2016]).The spend time and delay (DTN>60 min,DTP>90 min) rate of each treatment process in the first,second,and third year (time from door-to-imaging[DTI],door-to-needle[DTN],imaging-to-needle (ITN),door-to-groin puncture (DTP) and imaging-to-groin puncture (ITP) were compared.Taking the time periods (>median) of having significant differences of the spend time of the treatment processes as the dependent variables in the first,second,and third year,the influence of the years and treatment modalities on delay was observed.The difference of constituent ratio of the reasons for delay in intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular therapy (objective reasons/other reasons) in different years were analyzed.Results (1) DTIs were 23.0 (11.0,42.0) min,22.0 (10.1,39.0) min,and 13.0 (6.0,27.0) min,respectively,and DTNs were 50.0 (30.0,77.1) min,45.0 (30.0,70.2) min,and 36.0 (24.0,57.0) min,respectively in the first,second,and third year.The spending time was shortened year by year.There were significant differences among the different years (all P0.05).(2) The DTN delay rates were 33.3% (40/120),20.7% (29/140),and 8.1% (9/111),respectively in the first,second,and third year.There were significant differences among the 3 years (x2=22.111,P0.05).(4) During the three years,the delay of intravenous thrombolysis was mainly due to objective reasons.The constituent ratio of other reasons caused delay of intravenous thrombolysis was decreased year by year.There was no other reasons for delay in the third year).There was no significant difference in the constituent ratio of the delay reasons in endovascular treatment (x2=3.622,P=0.164).Conclusion Under the existing process and resource allocation,setting the DTN target time and implementing continuous quality improvement are conducive to the effective implementation of brain CT scan and continuous optimization of intravenous thrombolysis in the processes in AIS patients with the first diagnosis.

Day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy: analysis of 59 consecutive patients / 国际外科学杂志

Objective To evaluate the feasibility and outcome of laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a overnight procedure in China.Methods The data of 59 consecutive patients who had undergone outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy between Januaiy 2013 and January 2015.All the patients were operated in the morning hours and discharged during 24 hours after operation.They were contacted by telephone 3 days subsequent to surgery and were seen in the outpatient unit 7 days after.Results Fifty-nine laparoscopic cholecystectomies were performed.No Conversion to open surgery case.The average operation time was 25 minutes,and restore semi-liquid diet 6 hours after the operation All the 59 patients were discharged during 24 hours after operations.None of the patients had an emergency readmission.None of the patients had complications 7 days after discharged.The average payment was 8 240 yuan.Conclusion These results suggest that laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be routinely performed as a overnight procedure.

New progress of multidisciplinary treatment for colon cancer / 国际外科学杂志

Colonic neoplasms is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and second most commonlv diagnosed cancer in women worldwide.The morbidity of Colonic neoplasms is increasing year by year.Despite the fact that surgery is still the main treatment for patients with colon cancer,surgery alone hasn't improved the treatment effectiveness.The current management of colon cancer has come to multidisciplinary team (MDT) modality.MDT modality could offer the optimal treatment option and the internal communication.Under the pattern of MDT which integrates the surgery,chemotherapy,radiotherapy,interventional therapy,targeted therapy and immune therapy,there has been a big progress in the diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer.Patients with metastatic colon cancer should undergo a discussion by a multidisciplinary team before the initial treatment.

Prognosis and diagnosis of fetal cardiac rhabdomyomas / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective To improve the awareness of fetal cardiac rhabdomyomas (CRs) and investigate a better model for prenatal diagnosis and treatment through analyzing imaging findings and prognosis.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 23 cases of CRs which were diagnosed by ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University from January 2008 to November 2015.General conditions,imaging features,prognosis and follow-up data of the 23 cases were described.Results The average gestational age of the 23 fetuses at diagnosis was (29.8±4.1) (22.4-35.7) weeks.Seventeen out of the 23 gravidas received prenatal multidisciplinary consultation.Among all 23 gravidas,three (13％) were lost to follow-up,12 (52％) decided to terminate the pregnancy,and the other eight (35％) continued to term pregnancy and their babies were followed up for three years.Of these eight cases,two cases received prenatal brain MRI and no tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) was detected,no CRs was identified during the follow-up,and their physical and mental developments were both normal.One case was diagnosed with suspected subependymal nodules by prenatal brain MRI in our hospital,but the MRI images was normal when scanned in the other hospital,and follow-up data revealed neither CRs nor abnormal physical and mental developments.Four cases did not received prenatal brain MRI,but the MRI images of neonatal brains indicated TSC,besides,follow-up data showed that seizures were observed,physical developments were all normal,but three of the four cases had mental retardation;CRs disappeared in only two of the four cases.One case had neither prenatal nor neonatal MRI,but follow-up data showed that CRs had disappeared and physical and mental developments were both normal.Conclusions Prenatal diagnosis of fetal tuberous sclerosis is crucial to the prognosis of CRs.Prenatal ultrasonography in combination with cranial MRI improves the accuracy of prenatal diagnosis of CRs complicated with TSC and assists in clinical decision-making and prognosis analysis.

Caracterización sobre la toma de decisiones éticas en las unidades de cuidado neonatal por parte de pediatras y neonatólogos / Characterization of making ethical decisions in neonatal care units by pediatricians and neonatologists / Caracterização em relação à deliberação ética nas unidades de cuidados neonatais por pediatras e neonatologistas

Introducción: Ha aumentado la sobrevida de los neonatos críticamente enfermos, lo que ha llevado a los profesionales encargados del cuidado de estos bebés a enfrentar frecuentemente decisiones éticas. En el presente trabajo se plantea el objetivo de caracterizar las situaciones éticas que enfrentan, el criterio que utilizan y la forma en que se toman las decisiones en los dilemas éticos por parte de los pediatras y neonatólogos. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de corte transversal. Se invitaron a participar 87 neonatólogos y/o pediatras que quisieran contestar de forma voluntaria la encuesta para la caracterización y trabajaran en unidades neonatales de Chía y Bogotá entre el 1 de octubre de 2014 y 31 de enero de 2015, de los cuales aceptaron participar 45 profesionales (51.7%). Se realizó un análisis exploratorio de los datos, utilizando estadística descriptiva. Resultados: De los profesionales que contestaron la encuesta, el 100.0% se ha enfrentado a problemas éticos, el 60.0% han recibido algún tipo de capacitación en bioética, 33.0% se apoya en comités de ética, 98.0% tienen algún límite de viabilidad para iniciar reanimar y el 93.0% ha limitado el esfuerzo terapéutico; el 98.0% incluye a los padres en las decisiones y registra la decisión en la historia clínica. Conclusiones: Son frecuentes los conflictos éticos en la unidad neonatal. La mayoría cuenta con capacitación y comité de ética para la toma de decisiones. Entre los especialistas hay opiniones heterogéneas sobre ciertos problemas éticos en las unidades neonatales.

The survival of critically ill neonates has increased, which has led to professional caregivers of these babies to face ethical decisions about it. This paper outlines the aim of characterizing ethical situations that caregivers face, the criterion they use and how decisions on ethical dilemmas are taken by Pediatricians and Neonatologists. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was performed. 87 neonatologists and/or Pediatricians, who work in neonatal care units in Chia and Bogota between October 1 of 2014 and January 31 of 2015, were invited to participate and answer a characterization survey voluntarily, but only 45 professionals (51.7%) agreed to take part in it. An exploratory data analysis was performed by using descriptive statistics. Results: Professionals who answered the survey, 100.0% of them has faced ethical problems, 60.0% of them has received some training in bioethics, 33.0% relies on ethics committee, 98.0% has a viability limit to start reanimating and 93.0% has limited the therapeutic effort; 98.0% includes parents in decisions and registers the decision in the medical record. Conclusions: Ethical conflicts in the neonatal care unit are frequent. Most professionals have training and an ethics committee for decision-making. Among the specialists there are heterogeneous views on certain ethical problems in neonatal care units.

Introdução: O aumento da sobrevivência de recém-nascidos criticamente doentes, o que levou a cuidadores profissionais para esses bebês muitas vezes enfrentam decisões éticas. Objetivo: Neste trabalho é caracterizar as situações éticas e os critérios utilizados por pediatras e neonatologistas no jeito como tomam as decisões, frente aos dilemas éticos surgidos. Métodos: O estudo realizado foi de tipo transversal. De 87 neonatologistas e / ou pediatras convidados a participar no estudo realizado entre 01 de outubro de 2014 e 31 de janeiro de 2015, 45 profissionais (51,7%), que trabalham nas unidades neonatais de Chia e Bogotá (Colȏmbia), aceitaram livremente responder as perguntas. Os dados foram estudados por meio de estatística descritiva. Resultados: As respostas da pesquisa mostraram que 100,0% dos professionais tem enfrentado problemas éticos, 60,0% receberam alguma preparação em bioética, 33,0% se apoia na comissão de ética, 98,0% têm um limite de viabilidade para começar a reanimação e 93,0% tem limitado o esforço terapêutico; 98,0% inclui os pais nas decisões e o registra no prontuário. Conclusões: Os conflitos éticos são frequentes na unidade neonatal. A maioria tem formação e conta com a comissão de ética para tomar as decisões. Entre os especialistas há pontos de vista heterogêneos sobre certos problemas éticos nas unidades neonatais.

Estudo indireto sobre as práticas de prescrição de médicos de Curitiba, Paraná / Indirect study about the prescription practices of physicians from Curitiba, Paraná

Os medicamentos são um recurso terapêutico que vem ganhando cada vez mais importância no tratamento dos pacientes, o que tem feito várias instituições nacionais e internacionais implementarem esforços no sentido do estímulo a boas práticas de prescrição. Entretanto, várias influências têm levado médicos a adotarem práticas irracionais de prescrição, elevando custos cada vez mais e oferecendo riscos para a saúde dos doentes. Este estudo teve por objetivos descrever as práticas de prescrição de uma amostra de médicos de Curitiba, Paraná, a partir de respostas dadas a um questionário autoaplicado, bem como investigar se médicos atuando na Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) prescrevem de forma diferente dos que atuam em Unidades Básicas de Saúde (UBS) e em outros serviços e explorar o uso de um questionário autoaplicado para esse fim. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, com uma amostra de conveniência. Foram entrevistados 17 indivíduos em unidades da ESF, 22 em UBS, 5 em Hospital Universitário e 5 em Centro Clínico por meio de um questionário sobre dados demográficos e com 20 questões em uma escala Likert de 5 pontos que explorava ideias a respeito da prescrição de fármacos. O escore resultante foi comparado aos dados demográficos e foi constatado que médicos sem especialidade, médicos de família e comunidade, médicos da ESF, que atuam em apenas um local de trabalho, que se encontram nas faixas etárias entre 25 e 34 anos e entre 40 e 59 anos de idade e que se formaram entre os anos de 1985 a 1994 e entre 2005 e 2012 obtiveram escores maiores.

Medicines are therapeutic options which are gaining more and more importance in the treatment of patients, leading several national and international institutions to efforts in order to stimulate good prescribing practices. However, many influences have led physicians around the world to adopt irrational prescribing practices, leading to increasingly high costs and risks to patients' health. This study aimed to describe the prescribing practices of a sample of doctors from Curitiba, Paraná, from responses to a self-applied questionnaire as well as to investigate if doctors working in the Family Health Strategy may prescribe differently of those working in Basic Health Units and in other services and to explore the use of a self-applied questionnaire for this purpose. This is a cross-sectional study with a convenience sample. 17 individuals were interviewed in Family Health Units, 22 in Basic Health Units, 5 in the University Hospital and 5 in the Clinical Center through a questionnaire on demographic data and 20 questions in a 5-point Likert scale that explored ideas concerning drug prescription. The resulting score from these questions was compared to demographic data and it was found that doctors with no medical specialty, family and community physicians, those working in Family Health Units, those working in just one workplace, who are in the age groups between 25 and 34 years and between 40 and 59 years of age and who graduated between the years 1985 to 1994 and between 2005 and 2012 had higher scores.

One-step or two-step screening for thyroid diseases during early pregnancy: which is better? / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective To investigate the appropriate screening method for thyroid diseases during early pregnancy.Methods We collected information of 4 044 pregnant women who attended to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Peking University First Hospital from September 1,2013 to September 30,2014 for antenatal care and underwent one step screening for thyroid diseases in first trimester,which meant blood test for thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH),free thyroxine(FT4) and thyroid peroxidase antibody(TPOAb) at the same time.Simulation analysis was performed on these 4 044 women with twostep screening (TSH first and then FT4 and TPOAb if TSH was abnormal).The incidence,missed diagnosis rate,costs of screening,and outcomes of the missed diagnosed cases of women with thyroid diseases were compared between one-step and two-step screening based on the cutoff value determined by American Thyroid Association (ATA) or our hospital (0.23-4.08 mU/L).The positivel rate of TPOAb was compared among the three groups classified according to TSH value (≥ 0.1-＜ 2.5 mU/L,≥ 2.5-＜ 4.08 mU/L and ≥ 4.08 mU/L).T-test,Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test were applied for statistical analysis.Results When the cutoff value of TSH was set at ≥ 0.1-＜ 2.5 mU/L (ATA recommendation),7.9％ (320/4 044) of the women required medical treatment.It was significantly higher than 3.2％ (129/4 044),which was obtained when the normal reference value of TSH was set based on data from our hospital.The positive rates of TPOAb were 7.2％(214/2 976),13.9％(103/777) and 28.6％(55/192) for TSH ≥ 0.1-＜ 2.5,≥ 2.5-＜ 4.08 mU/L and ≥ 4.08 mU/L group,respectively.When we set the OR value for TOPAb as one in the TSH ≥ 0.1-＜ 2.5 mU/L group,the OR(95％C1)s of the other two groups were 1.972(1.537-2.532) and 5.181(3.679-7.297).If two-step screening protocol and ATA recommendations were applied,0.7％ (27/4 044) of women who needed treatment would be missed.However,312 480 yuan (RMB) would be saved compared with one-step screening (77.27 yuan per person).When the hospitalized reference value was applied,1.1％(45/4 044) of women would not be treated and 384 720 yuan would be saved (95.13 yuan per person) compared to one-step screening.For those missed diagnosed cases,no more adverse pregnant outcomes (all P＞0.05),including fetal distress,gestational diabetes mellitus,preterm birth,fetal growth restriction,oligohydroamnios,polyhydroanmios,fetal death,gestational hypertension with pre-eclampsia,placental abruptio and neonatal asphyxia were reported although no standard treatment had been provided,no matter ATA recommendation or unique reference in our hospital was adopted.Conclusions We recommend the two-step method for thyroid function screening during early pregnancy.For the purpose of cost-saving,reduction of missed diagnosis rate and avoidance of overtreatment,the management protocol should be individualized for those women with TSH value between 2.5 mU/L and the normal reference value of our hospital during pregnancy.

Antibiotic Prescribing Behaviour In The Community: A Service Evaluation

Background: A service evaluation was conducted to identify any areas for improvement in antibiotic prescribing in the community, and to generate baseline data on antibiotic prescribing. Objectives of study: To test whether the specified characteristics of community doctors and patients were significantly associated with increased prescribing frequency; to identify the most frequently prescribed antibiotics; and to identify the most frequently recorded positive signs in patients who had been prescribed antibiotics. Methods: The study included all patients who were prescribed antibiotics at Bandar Seri Begawan Health Centre during public holidays. Study period was 12 months on characteristics of doctors and patients, and 1 month on types of antibiotics and recorded signs. Data was analyzed using Real Statistics software platforming on Microsoft Excel. Results: Antibiotic prescribing was more frequent in expatriate doctors , general clinic , and older patients. The most frequently prescribed oral and topical antibiotics were amoxycillin (54%), and chloramphenicol (32%). The most frequently recorded positive signs in patients with oral and topical antibiotics were tonsillopharyngeal inflammation, and eye or conjunctival inflammation, respectively. Conclusion: The study recommends auditing of antibiotic prescribing in tonsillitis and eye or conjunctival inflammation, and improvement in other identified areas.

Variation in Practice Patterns of Korean Radiation Oncologists for Spine Metastasis between 2009 and 2014 / Journal of the Korean Cancer Association, 대한암학회지

PURPOSE: The Korean Society of Radiation Oncologists (KOSRO) conducted the Patterns of Care Study (PCS) of radiotherapy (RT) for spine metastases in 2009. The current study was conducted to investigate current practice patterns and compare them with the results of the PCS. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The survey questionnaire was composed of 10 questions regarding general information and seven questions for each of two clinical scenarios. RESULTS: Fifty-four members of the KOSRO answered at least one question on the web-based questionnaire. The yearly number of patients treated who underwent palliative spine RT was greater than 200 in 14 (25.9%), 51 to 100 in 13 (24.1%), and 31 to 50 in 11 respondents (20.4%). Scenario 1 described a patient presenting with cord compressive spine metastasis in multiple bones and liver metastasis from non-small cell lung cancer. Thirty gray (Gy) in 10 fractions was chosen by 35 respondents (64.8%). Scenario 2 described a case of a single spine metastasis without progression after targeted therapy. Thirty Gy in 10 fractions was chosen by 19 respondents (35.2%), and a single fraction or less than four fractions of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) were selected by 18 respondents (33.3%). When compared with the 2009 PCS, practice patterns of Korean radiation oncologists had not changed significantly over 5 years, except that SABR emerged as a new treatment modality in the selected population. CONCLUSION: The 2014 PCS demonstrated that multiple fraction RT is still preferred in a considerable proportion of Korean radiation oncologists.

Effect of the changes of hospital diagnosis and treatment mode on the treatment time in patients with acute ischemic stroke / 中国脑血管病杂志

Objective To analyze the effect of the changes of hospital diagnosis and treatment mode on the treatment time in patients with acute ischemic stroke before and after the establishment of Cerebrovascular Disease Center. Methods A total of 103 consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke admitted to the Department of Neurology,Changhai Hospital,the Second Military Medical University between June 2008 and December 2012 were enrolled retrospectively. Thirty-one of them were excluded because of incomplete medical records. Finally,72 patients were enrolled as a control group and received series diagnosis and treatment mode. A total of 210 consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke admitted to the Cerebrovascular Disease Center,Changhai Hospital,the Second Military Medical University from September 2013 to February 2015 were enrolled retrospectively. Thirteen patients were excluded (4 patients with recurrent transient ischemic attack were treated with recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator,9 without complete data were treated with intravenous thrombolysis),197 were enrolled as an observation group finally,and they were received series diagnosis and treatment mode. The patients of both groups were visited within 4. 5 h after onset and received rt-PA treatment. The time-consuming changes of each time period from onset-to-door,door-to-imaging,imaging-to-needle,door-to-needle,and onset-to-needle time between the control group and the observation group were compared and analyzed. Results Compared with the control group,the door-to-imaging,imaging-to-needle,door-to-needle and onset-to-needle time were significantly shorter in the observation group. There were significant difference between the 2 groups (24 ± 12 min vs. 60 ± 20 min,27 ± 12 min vs. 62 ± 31 min,51 ± 17 min vs. 122 ± 52 min,and 153 ± 69 min vs. 230 ± 81 min,all P 0. 05). Conclusion The establishment of cerebral vascular disease center and the improvement of the processes have shortened the treatment time in patients with acute ischemic stroke within time window. The time from onset-to-door is still longer,and the propaganda and education of stroke should be strengthened.

Colonografia por tomografia computadorizada na visão do médico encaminhador: qual o seu valor segundo a visão de especialistas? / CT colonography: the value of this method in the view of specialists

Objetivo: Mapear a visão dos cirurgiões sobre o papel da colonografia por tomografia computadorizada (CTC). Materiais e Métodos: Envio de questionário eletrônico aos membros do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões. O questionário constou de 16 questões de múltipla escolha que abordaram dados demográficos e conhecimentos gerais sobre a CTC. Resultados: Foram obtidas 144 respostas; 90,3% dos especialistas eram homens, 60% com menos de 30 anos de formado, 77,1% eram gastrocirurgiões, 22,9% eram cirurgiões gerais, 53,5% encontravam-se na vida acadêmica e 59,7% exerciam sua atividade profissional em cidades com mais de 500.000 habitantes. Em relação ao conhecimento da CTC, 84,7% conheciam o método, 70,8% sabiam como é realizado, 56,9% relataram conhecer o preparo intestinal utilizado, 31,3% utilizavam o método e 53,5% conheciam algum serviço de CTC na cidade em que atuam. Cerca de metade dos profissionais não conhecia a precisa indicação do método. Profissionais que atuam em cidades com mais de 500.000 habitantes conhecem e utilizam mais o método (p < 0,005). Houve uma tendência de os profissionais com carreira acadêmica utilizarem mais o método. Conclusão: A CTC, embora ainda pouco utilizada em nosso meio, é bastante conhecida, principalmente em grandes centros urbanos e no ambiente acadêmico. .

Objective: To map the view of surgeons on the role played by computed tomography colonography (CTC). Materials and Methods: An electronic questionnaire was sent to members of the Brazilian College of Surgeons. The questionnaire consisted of 16 multiple-choice questions about demographics and general knowledge about CTC. Results: The authors obtained 144 responses; 90.3% of the specialists were men, 60% with less than 30 years from graduation, 77.1% were gastrointestinal surgeons, 22.9% were general surgeons, 53.5% were involved in academic activity, and 59.7% had their professional activity in cities with more than 500,000 inhabitants. As regards the knowledge about CTC, 84.7% of the respondents knew the method, 70.8% knew how it is performed, 56.9% reported knowing the bowel preparation used for the procedure, 31.3% used the method, and 53.5% knew some CTC service in their city. About half of the respondents did not know the precise indication of the method. The method is most frequently known and used by professionals working in cities with more than 500,000 inhabitants (p < 0.005). There was a tendency of a more frequent use of the method by the professionals pursuing an academic career. Conclusion: Despite its infrequent use in Brazil, CTC is a well known method, particularly in large urban centers and in the academic environment. .

A equipe da UTI está satisfeita com o prontuário eletrônico do paciente? Um estudo transversal / Is the ICU staff satisfied with the computerized physician order entry? A cross-sectional survey study

Objetivo: Avaliar a satisfação da equipe da unidade de terapia intensiva com o prontuário eletrônico do paciente e comparar a relevância do conceito de registro eletrônico de ordens médicas entre os profissionais de saúde da unidade de terapia intensiva. Métodos: Estudo transversal de levantamento para avaliar a satisfação da equipe da unidade de terapia intensiva com o prontuário eletrônico do paciente em uma unidade de terapia intensiva clínica e cirúrgica para pacientes adultos com 30 leitos, utilizando um questionário de autopreenchimento. As questões utilizadas para graduar os níveis de satisfação foram respondidas segundo uma escala numérica, que variava de 1 (baixo grau de satisfação) a 10 pontos (elevado grau de satisfação). Resultados: As pessoas que responderam ao questionário (n=250) eram, em sua maioria, do gênero feminino (66%) com idades entre 30 e 35 anos (69%). O grau geral de satisfação com o prontuário eletrônico do paciente foi de 5,74±2,14 pontos. O grau de satisfação foi mais baixo entre os médicos (n=42) do que entre enfermeiros, técnicos de enfermagem, terapeutas respiratórios, farmacêuticos clínicos e nutricionistas (4,62±1,79 em comparação com 5,97±2,14; p<0,001); o grau de satisfação decresceu com a idade (p<0,001). Os médicos tiveram níveis mais baixos de satisfação com relação ao potencial do sistema de registro eletrônico de ordens médicas de melhorar a segurança do paciente (5,45±2,20 em comparação com 8,09±2,21; p<0,001) e facilidade de uso do sistema de registro eletrônico de ordens médicas (3,83±1,88 em comparação com 6,44±2,31; p<0,001). As características com ...

Objective: To evaluate the satisfaction of the intensive care unit staff with a computerized physician order entry and to compare the concept of the computerized physician order entry relevance among intensive care unit healthcare workers. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional survey to assess the satisfaction of the intensive care unit staff with the computerized physician order entry in a 30-bed medical/surgical adult intensive care unit using a self-administered questionnaire. The questions used for grading satisfaction levels were answered according to a numerical scale that ranged from 1 point (low satisfaction) to 10 points (high satisfaction). Results: The majority of the respondents (n=250) were female (66%) between the ages of 30 and 35 years of age (69%). The overall satisfaction with the computerized physician order entry scored 5.74±2.14 points. The satisfaction was lower among physicians (n=42) than among nurses, nurse technicians, respiratory therapists, clinical pharmacists and diet specialists (4.62±1.79 versus 5.97±2.14, p<0.001); satisfaction decreased with age (p<0.001). Physicians scored lower concerning the potential of the computerized physician order entry for improving patient safety (5.45±2.20 versus 8.09±2.21, p<0.001) and the ease of using the computerized physician order entry (3.83±1.88 versus 6.44±2.31, p<0.001). The characteristics independently associated with satisfaction were the system's user-friendliness, accuracy, capacity to provide clear information, and fast response time. Conclusion: Six months after its implementation, healthcare workers were satisfied, albeit not entirely, with the computerized physician order entry. The overall users' satisfaction with computerized physician order entry was lower among physicians compared to other healthcare professionals. The factors associated with satisfaction included the belief that digitalization ...

Model Determination of Delayed Causes of Analgesics Prescription in the Emergency Ward in Arak, Iran

BACKGROUND: According to the reports of the World Health Organization 20% of world population suffer from pain and 33% of them suffer to some extent that they cannot live independently. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study which was conducted in the emergency department (ED) of Valiasr Hospital of Arak, Iran, in order to determine the causes of delay in prescription of analgesics and to construct a model for prediction of circumstances that aggravate oligoanalgesia. Data were collected during a period of 7 days. RESULTS: Totally, 952 patients participated in this study. In order to reduce their pain intensity, 392 patients (42%) were treated. Physicians and nurses recorded the intensity of pain for 66.3% and 41.37% of patients, respectively. The mean (SD) of pain intensity according to visual analogue scale (VAS) was 8.7 (1.5) which reached to 4.4 (2.3) thirty minutes after analgesics prescription. Median and mean (SD) of delay time in injection of analgesics after the physician's order were 60.0 and 45.6 (63.35) minutes, respectively. The linear regression model suggested that when the attending physician was male or intern and patient was from rural areas the delay was longer. CONCLUSIONS: We propose further studies about analgesics administration based on medical guidelines in the shortest possible time and also to train physicians and nurses about pain assessment methods and analgesic prescription.

Prenatal multidisciplinary consultation for diagnosis and treatment of fetal deformity / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective To summarize the experience of multidisciplinary consultation for prenatal fetal deformity, and to explore the mode suitable for China. Methods The Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University and Children's Hospital of Fudan University established a joint multidisciplinary consultation center, including obstetrics, pediatrics, pediatric surgery, ultrasound and other departments. A total of 3 378 pregnant women visited the consultation center from July 31, 2003 to August 1, 2013. After consultation, treatment was divided into three classes:pregnancy termination, pregnancy continuation and perinatal treatment. Follow-up was made through correspondence and telephone communication. Retrospective analysis on reasons for consultation, fetal structural abnormalities of the classification system, chronological order of abnormalities, gestational weeks of diagnosis, maternal-related factors, treatment and prognosis was performed. Results (1) Reasons for consultation:Among 3 378 women undertaking prenatal multidisciplinary consultation, 3 243 (96.00%) were due to fetal factors, and 135 (4.00%) were due to maternal factors. (2) Classification of fetal structural abnormalities:Among the 3 243 cases undertaking consultation with fetal factors, fetal abnormality was found in 80.85%(2 622/3 243). The most common were neurological abnormalities(23.19%, 608/2 622), followed by urinary tract malformation (20.25%, 531/2 622) and cardiovascular malformation (15.48%, 406/2 622). These were followed by digestive system malformation, limb deformities and space-occupying lesions. There were 156 cases of multiple malformations. (3) Average gestational weeks for diagnosis of fetal deformity:The 2 622 cases of fetal deformity were diagnosed at a mean (26.7± 2.1) of gestational weeks (21.1–30.4 weeks). Urinary tract malformations were detected at (24.0±0.7) weeks, whereas digestive system malformations were detected at (28.3±2.6) weeks. (4) Induced labor:Induced labor cases accounted for 35.66% (935/2 622), among which, 92 cases were fetal intrauterine death and 843 cases were active choice. The several highest induced labor rates resulted from multiple malformations (75.64%, 118/156), abdominal wall defects (62.22%, 28/45), diaphragmatic hernia (61.54%, 24/39), cleft lip and palate (55.32%, 26/47) and cardiovascular malformations (49.51%, 201/406). For nervous system (27.80%, 169/608), urinary tract (25.80%, 137/531) and digestive system malformations (26.94%, 66/245), induced labor rates were <30%. For abdominal lesions (14.04%, 25/178) and sacrococcygeal teratoma (13.64%, 3/22), induced labor rates were<15%. (5) Continuation of pregnancy in 1 687 cases:Cesarean section was conducted in 1 046(61.94%). Neonatal death occurred in 117(6.94%).(6) Perinatal treatment:Twenty-one cases were treated during pregnancy, including thirteen cases with fetal ascites and hydrothorax treated by drainage, five cases with fetal anemia treated by intrauterine transfusion and three cases with fetal tachycardia treated by digoxin. Ten cases were treated by ex-utero intrapartum treatment. After birth, 297 newborns immediately underwent neonatal surgery. Among these, 259 cases underwent radical surgery, eleven palliative surgery, and sixteen elective surgery after follow-up. Conclusions Prenatal multidisciplinary consultation can make comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment of fetal prognosis and improve the diagnosis and treatment of structural malformations.