Análise epidemiológica das fraturas de mão em um hospital terciário / Epidemiological analysis of hand fractures in a tertiary hospital

Introdução: O trauma de mão constitui uma epidemia, ocorrendo por diversos fatores, como acidentes de trabalho e violência urbana. Isso gera um impacto significativo por ser uma unidade anatômica vulnerável e importante na realização de atividades cotidianas e para o trabalho. Desse modo, faz-se necessária uma avaliação epidemiológica mais aprofundada no que tange, sobretudo, às fraturas de mãos, entendendo sua elevada morbidade. Método: Estudo descritivo e retrospectivo, feito por análise de prontuários de pacientes conduzidos em um hospital terciário no período de janeiro de 2018 a dezembro de 2020. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 290 pacientes, sendo 85,7% do sexo masculino e 14,3% do sexo feminino. 138 indivíduos tinham entre 20 e 39 anos, representando um total de 47,6%. 51,6% eram do interior do estado do Ceará e 48,4% eram da capital. O principal mecanismo de trauma associado às fraturas foram os acidentes de trânsito (36,4%), seguidos por acidentes de trabalho (26,9%) e ferimentos por arma de fogo (14%). Em relação aos ossos fraturados, houve uma acentuada prevalência do acometimento das falangeanas, em todas as faixas etárias, representando 210 pacientes (72,4%). Conclusão: O presente estudo corrobora com os dados presentes na literatura. Desse modo, é evidenciada a repetição de prevalência de faixa etária, principais mecanismos de trauma envolvidos, bem como ossos acometidos nas fraturas de mão.

Introduction: Hand trauma is an epidemic occurring due to several factors, such as work accidents and urban violence. This significantly impacts it as it is a vulnerable and important anatomical unit for daily activities and work. Therefore, a more in-depth epidemiological assessment is necessary regarding hand fractures and understanding their high morbidity. Method: A descriptive and retrospective study was conducted by analyzing the medical records of patients treated in a tertiary hospital from January 2018 to December 2020. Results: 290 patients participated in the study, 85.7% male and 14.3 % female. One hundred thirty-eight individuals were between 20 and 39 years old, representing 47.6%. 51.6% were from the interior of the state of Ceará, and 48.4% were from the capital. The main trauma mechanism associated with fractures was traffic accidents (36.4%), followed by work accidents (26.9%) and firearm injuries (14%). Concerning fractured bones, there was a marked prevalence of phalangeal involvement in all age groups, representing 210 patients (72.4%). Conclusion: The present study corroborates the data present in the literature. In this way, the repetition of the prevalence of age group, main trauma mechanisms involved, as well as bones affected by hand fractures is evidenced.

Transfusion of packed red blood cells in adults with sickle cell anemia treated at an emergency hospital

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the prescription of packed red blood cells performed by emergency physicians for adults with sickle cell anemia. METHODS: Transfusions performed in adults with sickle cell anemia treated at an emergency service in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo Brazil, between January 2018 and January 2022 were evaluated. For data comparison, the chi-square2 test was used. The significance level adopted was 5%. RESULTS: A total of 114 transfusions were performed. The mean age was 41.8±16.4 years, and pretransfusion hemoglobin was 6.1±1.23 g/dL. Regarding the indication, the adequacy of transfusions performed in symptomatic individuals was significantly higher compared to asymptomatic individuals (100% vs. 3.9%, p<0.001). Symptomatic individuals received excessive volumes of packed red blood cells less frequently than asymptomatic individuals (17.5% vs. 56.9%, p<0.001). The filtered subtype, indicated for sickle cell anemia, was prescribed in only a quarter of the patients. However, non-indicated subtypes were frequently prescribed. CONCLUSION: This study found low adequacy in the indication and calculation of the transfusion volume of packed red blood cells in asymptomatic individuals. Few patients received filtered red blood cells, resulting in increased risks of transfusion reactions. On the contrary, non-indicated subtypes were prescribed in a quarter of transfusions, which resulted in higher costs and delay in receiving packed red blood cells.

Comparación Placas de Titanio vs. Placas Reabsorbibles en Fracturas de Orbita: Revisión de literatura / Comparison of Titanium Plates vs. Resorbable Plates in Orbital Fractures: Literature Review

RESUMEN Introducción: Los tratamientos para fracturas de órbita se basan en la corrección del defecto de las lesiones orbitarias de tipo blow in y blow out (o de estallido), mediante diversas placas y mallas biocompatibles con el organismo, dándose una cicatrización de primera generación evitando un callo óseo y una fijación más rígida. Para el diagnóstico de este tipo de lesiones tenemos inflamación periorbitaria, enoftalmos, diplopía, equimosis, hemorragia subconjuntival. Existen diversos materiales reconstructivos siendo estos compuestos por distintas materias primas, como son los aloplásticos y autógenos; donde encontramos varios tipos como placas de titanio y las placas reabsorbibles siendo estas las más comunes y usadas actualmente, por su bajo estímulo a reabsorciones óseas y evitando efectos secundarios a largo plazo. Estas placas presentan diversos grados de ductilidad y resistencia. Se informó sobre varias complicaciones según el tipo de placas como es la cicatrización, las cirugías postquirúrgicas en caso de placas de titanio, etc. El objetivo de esta revisión es la evaluación de la eficacia las placas reabsorbibles versus placas de titanio en fracturas de órbita. Materiales y métodos: La investigación es de carácter documental, descriptivo y no experimental. En el cual se emplea una metodología de identificación e inclusión de artículos científicos tipo prisma. Resultados y conclusiones: Se verificaron las ventajas y desventajas tanto de las placas reabsorbibles como las de titanio siendo estas similares en la biocompatibilidad con el organismo humano, así como también varias diferencias como el soporte, fuerzas, resistencia de estas, concluyendo que es debatible el material ideal para tratar fracturas de órbita. Se seleccionaron artículos tomando en cuenta el título y objetivos; considerando estudios comparativos, revisiones sistemáticas, revisiones de literatura, los cuales comprendían criterios con respecto a fracturas de órbita y tratamientos quirúrgicos. La búsqueda arrojó 55 artículos en PubMed, 65 en Google, 4 en Scielo y 29 en Science direct, de los cuales se excluyeron libros, monografías, estudios experimentales, dando como resultado 21 artículos para el desarrollo de esta revisión bibliográfica. Y que fueron leídos y analizados en su totalidad, estudiando los objetivos, metodología y conclusión de cada uno de ellos para la posterior comparación.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Treatments for orbit fractures are based on the correction of the defect of blow in and blow out orbital injuries, by means of various plates and meshes biocompatible with the organism, giving a first-generation healing avoiding a bony callus and a more rigid fixation. For the diagnosis of this type of lesions we have periorbital inflammation, enophthalmos, diplopia, ecchymosis, subconjunctival hemorrhage. There are several reconstructive materials being these composed of different raw materials, such as alloplastic and autogenous, where we find several types such as titanium plates and resorbable plates being these the most common and currently used, for its low stimulus to bone resorption and avoiding long-term side effects. These plates have different degrees of ductility and resistance. Several complications have been reported depending on the type of plates, such as scarring, post-surgical surgeries in the case of titanium plates, etc. The objective of this review is to evaluate the efficacy of resorbable versus titanium plates in orbital fractures. Materials and methods: This research are a documentary, descriptive and non-experimental nature. A prism-type methodology of identification and inclusion of scientific articles was used. Results and conclusions: The advantages and disadvantages of both resorbable and titanium plates were verified, being these similar in biocompatibility with the human organism, as well as several differences such as support, forces, resistance of the same, concluding that it is debatable. The ideal material to treat orbital fractures. Articles were selected considering the title and objectives; considering comparative studies, systematic reviews, literature reviews, which included criteria regarding orbital fractures and surgical treatments. The search yielded 55 articles in PubMed, 65 in Google, 4 in Scielo and 29 in Science direct, from which books, monographs, experimental studies were excluded, resulting in 21 articles for the development of this bibliographic review. The 21 articles were read and analyzed in their entirety, studying the objectives, methodology and conclusion of each one of them for subsequent comparison.

Emergency gastroscopy reduces the risk of death in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding / 中国医师杂志

Objective:To explore the risk factors of hospital death in patients with acute Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, analyze the role of emergency endoscopy, and provide reference for grass-roots hospitals to carry out related work.Methods:A total of 370 patients with acute Upper gastrointestinal bleeding hospitalized in the Xinghua People′s Hospital from January to December 2022 were included, 278 of whom underwent emergency gastroscopy. The common causes and locations of acute Upper gastrointestinal bleeding were analyzed, and the influencing factors of death from acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding were analyzed by logistic regression.Results:Among 370 patients with acute Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, the majority were male [67.3%(249/370)], the median age was 70(57-78)years old, and the median hemoglobin level at admission was 72(57-96)g/L. Among them, 278 patients underwent gastroscopy, and 130 patients received blood transfusion treatment of 2(1.5-3.5)units of red blood cells transfusion. The median length of stay was 5(4-7)days. The age of the endoscopic group was younger than that of the non endoscopic group ( P<0.001), and the hemoglobin level was higher than that of the non endoscopic group ( P<0.001). The proportion of hemostatic drug use and blood transfusion was lower than that of the non endoscopic group ( P=0.027, P<0.001). In patients undergoing gastroscopy, the causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding included 144 cases (51.8%) of ulcer related bleeding, 61 cases (22.0%) of bleeding caused by acute mucosal lesions, 27 cases (9.7%) of bleeding caused by tumors, 12 cases (4.3%) of bleeding caused by cardiac tears, 5 cases (1.8%) of bleeding caused by vascular malformations, and 29 cases (10.4%) of bleeding caused by varices. The bleeding sites included: 170 cases (61.1%) had bleeding from the stomach, 53 cases (19.1%) from the esophagus, 54 cases (19.4%) from the duodenum, and 1 case (0.4%) from gastroduodenal compound ulcer bleeding. Among all patients, 19 died in the hospital, and among 92 patients who did not undergo emergency gastroscopy, 16 died, with a mortality rate of 17.4%; Among 278 patients who underwent emergency gastroscopy, 3 died, with a mortality rate of 1.08%. Logistic single factor regression analysis found that the elderly (>70 years old), low hemoglobin (<70 g/L), blood transfusion and emergency gastroscopy were the influencing factors of hospital death in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Multivariate regression analysis showed that emergency gastroscopy ( OR=0.043, 95% CI: 0.010-0.198, P<0.001) could reduce the hospital death of patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Conclusions:Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is common in elderly patients. On the basis of stable hemodynamics and early endoscopic examination, identifying the cause and combining traditional drugs for endoscopic hemostasis can improve the prognosis of patients and reduce the mortality of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Analysis of 73 emergency visits in a university hospital in Beijing / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To understand the current situation regarding emergency visits to a university hospital in Beijing, and to provide a basis for the standardized construction and formulation of emergency visit measures to university hospitals.@*Methods@#This study carried out a retrospective investigation and analysis of 73 emergency visits from September 2020 to December 2022 at a university hospital in Beijing.@*Results@#A total of 17 cases(23.3%) exhibited the most common of symptoms associated with convulsions during emergency visits to university hospital, while nine cases of abdominal pain(12.3%) and eight cases of dizziness( 11.0 %) were recorded. The proportion of males and females who presented to the emergency department was 60.3% and 39.7%, respectively. The top three diseases among emergency department outpatients included nervous system diseases(40 cases), gynecological diseases(seven cases), depression and alcoholism(six cases). The peak number of emergency visits occurred in April, May, September and November. The most frequent emergency visits presented from 13:00 to 18:00(32.9%), followed by 7:00 to 12:00(30.1%). Following emergency care, 12 cases improved, 54 cases were transferred to higher level hospitals for treatment, 2 depressive patients were taken home, 5 cases refused referral.@*Conclusion@#University hospitals should develop emergency plans for diseases related to emergency visits, provide targeted training for doctors and health education for teachers and students, and improve the emergency treatment capabilities.

Study on the relationship between skin cleaning status and wound infection after emergency treatment of skin wounds / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To analyze the relationship between skin cleaning status and wound infection after emergency treatment of skin wounds, so as to provide guidance for clinical work and home care of patients.Methods:Using retrospective research methods, a total of 349 patients with skin wounds admitted to the Department of Emergency Medicine of Lishui People′s Hospital from January 2016 to February 2022 were selected for cross-sectional investigation. And the wound-infected patients were set as the wound-infected group and the non-wound-infected patients were set as the non-wound-infected group. The patients′ clinical data, skin cleaning status and wound infection status were collected to compare the differences in the basic data between the two groups and further analyze whether there was an association between skin cleaning and wound infection using binomial Logistic regression.Results:There were 134 cases of wound infection in 349 patients with skin trauma, accounting for 38.40%, including 66 cases of acute wound infection and 68 cases of chronic wound infection.The cleaning frequency of 1 time/week, 2 times/week and ≥ 3 times/week in open wound bath cleaning was 2.99%(4/134), 0.74% (1/134) and 0 in the wound-infected group, respectively, which was significantly different from 2.79%(6/215), 7.91% (17/215) and 1.86%(4/215) in the non-wound-infected group ( χ2 = 11.42, P<0.05). Multifactorial analysis revealed that trauma area ≥8 cm 2, total cortical damage, long duration of trauma, and antibiotic treatment were independent risk factors for wound infection after emergency management of skin trauma ( OR values were 1.05-2.02, all P<0.05), the protective factors for wound infection after emergency treatment of skin trauma were bath cleaning of open wound and its cleaning times 2 times/week ( OR = 0.54, 0.62, both P<0.05). Conclusions:The choice of warm water bath cleaning after emergency treatment of skin trauma does not increase the risk of wound infection. On the contrary, it helps to prevent wound infection, but it should be noted that local disinfection should be carried out in time after the completion of cleaning.

Pistas para rastreamento de eventos adversos em serviço de emergência: revisão integrativa

Objetivo: Identificar pistas para o rastreamento de eventos adversos em serviços de emergência. Material e Método: Revisão integrativa, realizada em fevereiro de 2020, por meio de uma busca sistemática de estudos de pesquisa nos portais BVS e Pubmed e nas bases de dados CINAHL, Embase, Scopus e Web of Science, sem limite temporal. Resultados: Entre 148 artigos localizados, nove compuseram a amostra; identificou-se 171 pistas que foram agrupadas em seis módulos (clínico, cirúrgico, trauma, procedimento, administração de medicamento e laboratorial). Os estudos destacam como pistas de eventos adversos em serviços de emergência assuntos relacionados à hospitalização ou transferência, tempo de permanência, investigação de intoxicação por fármacos, alteração de exames laboratoriais, agravamento clínico, uso de contenção mecânica, emprego de suporte ventilatório e vascular. Conclusões: Os resultados contribuem para a seleção de pistas relevantes para rastrear eventos adversos, são aplicáveis em pesquisas epidemiológicas e no uso sistematizado na prática assistencial de enfermagem e saúde. O estudo também pode ajudar a melhorar a gestão da qualidade em serviços de emergência e promover a segurança do paciente.

Objective: To identify clues to screen adverse events in the emergency services. Materials and Methods: Integrative review, conducted in February 2020, through a systematic search of research studies available in the BVS and Pubmed portals, as well as in the CINAHL, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science databases, with no time restriction regarding publication. Results: Of the 148 articles found, nine were selected for the sample; 171 clues were identified and then classified into six modules (clinical, surgical, trauma, procedure, drug administration, and laboratory). The following clues were identified: hospitalization or transfer, length of stay, use of research therapies for drug intoxication, falsification of laboratory test results, clinical deterioration, use of mechanical restraint, and use of ventilatory and vascular support. Conclusions: The results contribute to the selection of relevant clues to screen adverse events, their application in research studies, and to their systematic use in the health care practice. This study can also help to improve quality management in emergency services and promote patient safety.

Objetivo: Identificar pistas para rastrear eventos adversos en los servicios de emergencia. Material y Método: revisión integradora, realizada en febrero de 2020, por búsqueda sistemática de investigaciones disponibles en los portales BVS y Pubmed y en las bases de datos CINAHL, Embase, Scopus y Web of Science, sin límite de tiempo de publicación. Resultados: De los 148 artículos encontrados, nueve conformaron la muestra; se identificaron 171 pistas, que se agruparon en seis módulos (clínico, quirúrgico, traumas, procedimiento, administración de medicamentos y laboratorio). Se destacaron las siguientes pistas: hospitalización o transferencia, tiempo de permanencia, uso de terapias de investigación para la intoxicación por drogas, adulteración de resultados en pruebas de laboratorio, empeoramiento clínico, uso de contención mecánica, uso de soporte ventilatorio y vascular. Conclusiones: Los resultados contribuyen a la selección de pistas relevantes para rastrear eventos adversos, son aplicables a la investigación y a las prácticas sistemáticas de la atención de la salud. Este estudio colabora con la gestión de la calidad en los servicios de emergencia y la promoción de la seguridad del paciente.

Features of the triggering of the yellow code and factors associated with the occurrence of adverse events / Características de la activación del código amarillo y factores relacionados a la ocurrencia de eventos adversos / Características do acionamento do código amarelo e fatores associados à ocorrência de eventos adversos

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the characteristics of the activation of the yellow code in wards and identify the factors associated with adverse events after the Rapid Response Team. Methods: a cross-sectional study with retrospective analysis of medical records of adults admitted to medical or surgical clinic wards of the University Hospital of São Paulo. Results: among the 91 patients, the most frequent signs of triggers (n=107) were peripheral oxygen saturation of less than 90% (40.2%) and hypotension (30.8%). Regarding the associated factors the research identified each minute of attendance of the Rapid Response Team in the wards increased by 1.2% odds of adverse events (twenty-four unplanned admission in the ICU and one cardiac arrest) in the sample (p=0.014). Conclusions: decreased oxygen saturation and hypotension were the main reasons for the triggering, and the length of care was associated with the frequency of adverse events.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar características de la activación del código amarillo en unidades de internación e identificar factores relacionados a ocurrencia de eventos adversos después de la atención del Equipo de Respuesta Rápida. Métodos: estudio transversal con análisis retrospectivo de prontuarios de adultos internados en enfermerías de Clínica Médica o Quirúrgica de hospital universitario de São Paulo. Resultados: entre 91 pacientes, los signos más frecuentes de las activaciones (n=107) fueron saturación periférica de oxígeno inferior a 90% (40,2%) y hipotensión arterial (30,8%). Cuanto a factores relacionados, identificado que cada minuto de atención del Equipo de Respuesta Rápida en enfermerías aumentó en 1,2% la chance de ocurrencia de eventos adversos (24 admisiones no planeadas en Unidad de Cuidado Intensivo y un paro cardíaco) en la amuestra (p=0,014). Conclusiones: caída de saturación de oxígeno e hipotensión arterial fueron los principales motivos de activación, y tiempo de ateción fue relacionado a ocurrencia de eventos adversos.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar as características do acionamento do código amarelo em unidades de internação e identificar os fatores associados à ocorrência de eventos adversos após o atendimento do Time de Resposta Rápida. Métodos: estudo transversal com análise retrospectiva de prontuários de adultos internados em enfermarias de Clínica Médica ou Cirúrgica de hospital universitário de São Paulo. Resultados: entre os 91 pacientes, os sinais mais frequentes dos acionamentos (n=107) foram saturação periférica de oxigênio inferior a 90% (40,2%) e hipotensão arterial (30,8%). Quanto aos fatores associados, identificou-se que cada minuto de atendimento do Time de Resposta Rápida nas enfermarias aumentou em 1,2% a chance de ocorrência de eventos adversos (24 internações não planejadas em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva e uma parada cardiorrespiratória) na amostra (p=0,014). Conclusões: queda da saturação de oxigênio e hipotensão arterial foram os principais motivos de acionamento, e o tempo de atendimento foi associado à ocorrência de eventos adversos.

CRP is an important factor affecting the timing of surgical drainage of ureteral calculi with upper urinary tract infection / 现代泌尿外科杂志

【Objective】 To explore the timing of surgical drainage for ureteral calculi with upper urinary tract infection. 【Methods】 Clinical data of 117 cases of ureteral calculi with upper urinary tract infection treated in our hospital during Jan.2018 and Jan.2020 were retrospectively analyzed. According to different treatment methods, the patients were divided into surgical drainage group and non-surgical drainage group. The patients’ age, gender, side of calculi, peak body temperature, time of onset, white blood cell (WBC) count, C-reactive protein (CRP) and other clinical indicators were compared between the two groups. The cutoff value of surgical drainage was determined with receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve. 【Results】 The patients’ age, peak body temperature, WBC count and CRP level were the influencing factors of surgical drainage (P<0.05). Regression analysis showed that CRP (P<0.001), age (P=0.003) and WBC count (P=0.014) were independent risk factors for surgical drainage. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of CRP, age, and WBC count were 0.923, 0.601, and 0.796, respectively. The cutoff value of CRP was 29.87 mg/L (sensitivity 79.4%, specificity 90.0%). Logistic regression model showed CRP was a significant clinical predictor. 【Conclusion】 Ureteral calculi with upper urinary tract infection need to be diagnosed and treated in time. Positive anti-infection should be performed during emergency treatment, and surgical drainage could be selected according to the value of CRP.

Diagnosis and treatment strategy of penoscrotal avulsion injury based on AAST penoscrotal injury grade / 现代泌尿外科杂志

【Objective】 To explore the emergency treatment of penoscrotal avulsion injury based on the American Association for Surgery and Trauma (AAST) penoscrotal injury grade. 【Methods】 Data of 30 patients with penoscrotal avulsion injury treated in our hospital with in-situ suture, skin grafting or skin flap during Oct.2003 and Dec.2017 were reviewed. 【Results】 Among the 30 patients, 29 received emergency surgery, including in-situ suturein 15 grade Ⅰ-Ⅲ cases, skin graft in 8 grade Ⅳ-Ⅴ cases, and skin flap in 6 cases;1 case received delayed operation due to wound infection on admission. In the perioperative period,25 cases had more than 90% wound healing, 3 cases had 70% wound healing after wound dressing change, and 2 cases had complete necrosis. Second-stage skin graft yielded satisfactory penoscrotal appearance. 【Conclusion】 According to the specific conditions of patients, reasonable surgical methods can be selected. For grade Ⅰ-Ⅲ patients, in-situ suture can be used, while for grade Ⅳ-Ⅴ patients, wound condition, age, fertility and other factors should be taken into consideration so as to preserve the function of testis to the maximum extent.

Reducing care time after implementing protocols for acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review / Tempo de atendimento após implementação de protocolos para AVC isquêmico agudo: revisão sistemática

Abstract Background The treatment of acute ischemic stroke with cerebral reperfusion therapy requires rapid care and recognition of symptoms. Objective To analyze the effectiveness of implementing protocols for acute ischemic stroke in reducing care time. Methods Systematic review, which was performed with primary studies in Portuguese, English, and Spanish published between 2011 and 2020. Inclusion criteria: study population should comprise people with acute ischemic stroke and studies should present results on the effectiveness of using urgent care protocols in reducing care time. The bibliographic search was conducted in June 2020 in the LILACS, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, and SocINDEX databases. The articles were selected, and data were extracted by two independent reviewers; the synthesis of the results was performed narratively. The methodological quality of articles was evaluated through specific instruments proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Results A total of 11,226 publications were found, of which 35 were included in the study. Only one study reported improvement in the symptoms-onset-to-door time after protocol implementation. The effectiveness of the therapeutic approach protocols for ischemic stroke was identified in improving door-to-image, image-to-needle, door-to-needle and symptoms-onset-to-needle times. The main limitation found in the articles concerned the lack of clarity in relation to the study population. Conclusions Several advances have been identified in in-hospital care with protocol implementation; however, it is necessary to improve the recognition time of stroke symptoms among those who have the first contact with the person affected by the stroke and among the professionals involved with the prehospital care.

Resumo Antecedentes O tratamento do acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) isquêmico com terapia de reperfusão requer rápido atendimento e reconhecimento dos sintomas. Objetivo Analisar a efetividade da implementação de protocolos para AVC isquêmico agudo na redução do tempo de atendimento. Métodos Revisão sistemática realizada com estudos primários em português, inglês e espanhol publicados entre 2011 e 2020. Critérios de inclusão: a população do estudo foi constituída por pessoas com AVC isquêmico agudo e estudos que apresentassem resultados sobre a efetividade da implantação de protocolos no tempo de atendimento. A pesquisa bibliográfica foi realizada em junho de 2020 nas bases de dados LILACS, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier e SocINDEX. A seleção dos artigos e a extração dos dados foram feitas por dois revisores independentes; a síntese dos resultados foi feita de forma narrativa. A qualidade metodológica dos artigos foi avaliada por meio de instrumentos do Joanna Briggs Institute. Resultados Foram encontradas 11.226 publicações, das quais 35 foram incluídas no estudo. Apenas um estudo relatou melhora no tempo início dos sintomas-porta após a implementação do protocolo, no entanto, foi efetiva na melhora dos tempos porta-imagem, imagem-agulha, porta-agulha e início dos sintomas-agulha. A principal limitação encontrada nos artigos diz respeito à falta de clareza quanto à população de estudo. Conclusões Vários avanços foram identificados no atendimento intra-hospitalar com implantação de protocolo; porém, é necessário melhorar o tempo de reconhecimento dos sintomas do AVC entre aqueles que têm o primeiro contato com a pessoa acometida e entre os profissionais envolvidos com o atendimento pré-hospitalar.

Diretrizes brasileiras de angioedema hereditário 2022 ­ Parte 2: terapêutica / 2022 Brazilian guidelines for hereditary angioedema ­ Part 2: therapy

O tratamento do angioedema hereditário tem início com a educação dos pacientes e familiares sobre a doença, pois é fundamental o conhecimento da imprevisibilidade das crises, assim como os seus fatores desencadeantes. O tratamento medicamentoso se divide em terapia das crises e profilaxia das manifestações clínicas. As crises devem ser tratadas o mais precocemente possível com o uso do antagonista do receptor de bradicinina, o icatibanto ou o concentrado de C1-inibidor. É necessário estabeler um plano de ação em caso de crises para todos os pacientes. A profilaxia de longo prazo dos sintomas deve ser realizada preferencialmente com medicamentos de primeira linha, como concentrado do C1-inibidor ou o anticorpo monoclonal anti-calicreína, lanadelumabe. Como segunda linha de tratamento temos os andrógenos atenuados. Na profilaxia de curto prazo, antes de procedimentos que podem desencadear crises, o uso do concentrado de C1-inibidor é preconizado. Existem algumas restrições para uso desses tratamentos em crianças e gestantes que devem ser consideradas. Novos medicamentos baseados nos avanços do conhecimento da fisiopatologia do angioedema hereditário estão em desenvolvimento, devendo melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. O uso de ferramentas padronizadas para monitorização da qualidade de vida, do controle e da atividade da doença são fundamentais no acompanhamento destes pacientes. A criação de associações de pacientes e familiares de pacientes com angioedema hereditário tem desempenhado um papel muito importante no cuidado destes pacientes no nosso país.

The treatment of hereditary angioedema begins with the education of patients and their families about the disease, as it is essential to know the unpredictability of attacks as well as their triggering factors. Drug treatment is divided into attack therapy and prophylaxis of clinical manifestations. Attacks should be treated as early as possible with the bradykinin receptor antagonist icatibant or C1-inhibitor concentrate. An action plan needs to be established for all patients with attacks. Long-term prophylaxis of symptoms should preferably be performed with first-line drugs such as C1-inhibitor concentrate or the anti-kallikrein monoclonal antibody lanadelumab. Attenuated androgens are the second line of treatment. In short-term prophylaxis, before procedures that can trigger attacks, the use of C1-inhibitor concentrate is recommended. There are some restrictions for the use of these treatments in children and pregnant women that should be considered. New drugs based on advances in knowledge of the pathophysiology of hereditary angioedema are under development and are expected to improve patient quality of life. The use of standardized tools for monitoring quality of life and controlling disease activity is essential in the follow-up of these patients. The creation of associations of patients and families of patients with hereditary angioedema has played a very important role in the care of these patients in Brazil.

Superioridad del APACHE-II para el pronóstico de mortalidad después de cirugía abdominal urgente: estudio multicéntrico

RESUMEN Introducción: El pronóstico de mortalidad del paciente, después de una cirugía abdominal, requiere de sistemas de ayuda que sean a la vez eficaces y reproducibles. Objetivo: Comparar la eficacia de tres procedimientos en la predicción de la mortalidad de pacientes laparotomizados de urgencia. Métodos: Estudio multicéntrico observacional de cohorte prospectiva con 200 pacientes en el posoperatorio de cirugía abdominal mayor urgente atendidos en los hospitales "Miguel Enríquez", "Carlos J. Finlay" y "Hermanos Ameijeiras" entre noviembre de 2016 y noviembre 2018. Se aplicaron media, desviación estándar, mediana y rango intercuartílico para la comparación entre vivos y fallecidos y se calculó la probabilidad de morir según el modelo que incluye ambos procedimientos. Se evaluó la capacidad de discriminación mediante la construcción de tres curvas de características operacionales del receptor, sus áreas bajo las curvas e intervalos de confianza. Resultados: La mortalidad total fue de 38 % y predominó significativamente en los pacientes de mayor edad, con mayor número de complicaciones, los reoperados y aquellos con hallazgos sépticos durante la reoperación. El poder predictivo fue mayor para el APACHE II en comparación a los otros dos procedimientos (área bajo la curva 0,912, IC 95 %: 0,840-0,933, p< 0,001). Conclusiones: El APACHE II es un modelo eficaz y confiable para la predicción de la mortalidad de pacientes en el posoperatorio de cirugía mayor de urgencia, que lo hacen muy recomendable para este propósito.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The mortality prognosis of patients after abdominal surgery demands effective and reproducible aid systems. Objective: To compare the efficacy of three procedures in predicting mortality in emergency laparotomy patients. Methods: Prospective cohort observational multicenter study with 200 patients in the postoperative period of urgent major abdominal surgery assisted at the "Miguel Enríquez", "Carlos J Finlay", "Hermanos Ameijeiras" hospitals between November 2016 and November 2018. Mean, standard deviation median and interquartile range measures were applied for the comparison between living and deceased and the probability of dying was calculated according to the model that includes both procedures. Discrimination capacity was evaluated by constructing three curves of receiver operational characteristics, areas under the curves and confidence intervals were determined. Results: Total mortality was 38% and significantly prevailed in older patients, with a greater number of complications, reoperated patients, and those with septic findings during reoperation. Predictive power was higher for APACHE II compared to the other two procedures (area under the curve 0.912, CI 95%: 0.840-0.933, p< 0.001). Conclusions: APACHE II is an effective and reliable model for predicting mortality in patients in the postoperative period of major emergency surgery, which makes it highly recommended for this purpose.

Atención de urgencias maxilofaciales durante la pandemia por la COVID-19, Granma 2021

RESUMEN Introducción: En la pandemia por la COVID-19 se implementaron nuevas medidas en todos los sectores, uno de estos fue en la especialidad de Cirugía Maxilofacial, donde no se dejaron de prestar atención a pacientes con urgencias. Objetivo: Caracterizar las urgencias maxilofaciales atendidas en el Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Docente "Celia Sánchez Manduley" en Manzanillo, durante la situación epidemiológica causada por la COVID-19. Método: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo de corte transversal en 358 pacientes, entre septiembre de 2020 hasta abril de 2021. Se estudiaron las variables: grupos de edades, sexo, mes de atención, motivo de urgencia maxilofacial, conducta terapéutica y pacientes con sintomatología relacionados con la COVID-19. Resultados: El grupo de edad más afectado fue el de 60 y más (22,6 %), con predominio del sexo masculino (54,2 %). Se atendió la mayoría de los pacientes en los meses de noviembre y diciembre (20,3 %), las urgencias maxilofaciales que predominaron fueron los traumatismos maxilofaciales (31,8 %), seguido por las celulitis faciales (23,7 %). En cuanto a la conducta terapéutica, en el tratamiento conservador tuvo mayor porcentaje el medicamentoso (88,3 %), mientras que en el tratamiento quirúrgico predominó la sutura de heridas (18,2 %). El síntoma de mayor incidencia fue la fiebre (3,4 %). El 61,5 % de los cirujanos maxilofaciales se contagió con COVID-19. Conclusiones: Las urgencias maxilofaciales son más frecuentes en el sexo masculino, predominan los traumatismos maxilofaciales y las celulitis faciales. El servicio de Cirugía Maxilofacial es vulnerable a la infección por el coronavirus.

ABSTRACT Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, new safety measures were implemented in all sectors. However, the Maxillofacial Surgery specialty kept on, where emergency patients were not left unattended. Objective: To characterize the maxillofacial emergencies attended at the Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Docente "Celia Sánchez Manduley" in Manzanillo, during the COVID-19 related epidemiological situation. Method: An observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was applied on 358 patients in the period between September 2020 and April 2021. The variables studied were as follow: age groups, sex, month when patients were attended, maxillofacial emergency´s motive, therapeutic behavior and patients with COVID-19 related symptoms. Results: The most affected age group was ≥ 60 (22.6%), with predominance in male sex (54.2%). Most patients were attended in November and December (20.3%), the predominated maxillofacial emergencies were those associated to maxillofacial trauma (31.8%), followed by facial cellulitis (23.7%). In terms of treatment, the highest percentage of conservative treatment was associated with the medicamentation (88.3 %), while wound suturing practice predominated in surgical treatment (18.2 %). The symptom with the highest incidence was fever (3.4 %). The 61.5 % of the maxillofacial surgeons were infected with COVID-19. Conclusions: Maxillofacial emergencies are more frequent in males; maxillofacial trauma and facial cellulitis predominate. The maxillofacial surgery service is vulnerable to the coronavirus infection.

RESUMO Introdução: Na pandemia do COVID-19, novas medidas foram implementadas em todos os setores, uma delas foi na especialidade de Cirurgia Buco Maxilo Facial, onde o atendimento aos pacientes de urgência não foi interrompido. Objetivo: Caracterizar as emergências bucomaxilofaciais atendidas no Hospital de Clínicas Cirúrgicas "Celia Sánchez Manduley" de Manzanillo, durante a situação epidemiológica causada pelo COVID-19. Método: Estudo observacional, descritivo, transversal, realizado em 358 pacientes, entre setembro de 2020 e abril de 2021. Foram estudadas as variáveis: faixa etária, sexo, mês de atendimento, motivo da emergência bucomaxilofacial, conduta terapêutica e pacientes com sintomas relacionados ao COVID-19. Resultados: A faixa etária mais acometida foi de 60 anos e mais (22,6%), com predomínio do sexo masculino (54,2%). A maioria dos pacientes foi atendida nos meses de novembro e dezembro (20,3%), as emergências bucomaxilofaciais que prevaleceram foram traumatismos bucomaxilofaciais (31,8%), seguidas de celulite facial (23,7%). Em relação à conduta terapêutica, no tratamento conservador o tratamento medicamentoso teve maior percentual (88,3%), enquanto no tratamento cirúrgico prevaleceu a sutura das feridas (18,2%). O sintoma com maior incidência foi a febre (3,4%). 61,5% dos cirurgiões maxilofaciais foram infectados com COVID-19. Conclusões: As emergências maxilofaciais são mais frequentes no sexo masculino, predominam traumas maxilofaciais e celulite facial. O serviço de Cirurgia Bucomaxilofacial está vulnerável à infecção por coronavírus.

Sequential treatment and prognostic factors of traumatic root fracture in permanent anterior teeth / 口腔疾病防治

@#Root fracture is a kind of dental trauma involving dentin, cementum, pulp tissue, periodontal membrane ligament and even the surrounding alveolar bone. It occurs frequently between the ages of 10-20, mostly in the area of the maxillary anterior teeth with high aesthetic requirements. The treatment goal for root fracture in permanent teeth is to maintain the physiological and functional integrity of the tooth as much as possible and to reduce the incidence of complications. Clinicians usually classify the affected teeth according to the position of the root fracture, including the apical, mid-root, cervical-mid-root and cervical segments, since it determines the treatment plan and the prognosis of the affected teeth. CBCT examination can avoid misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis of root fracture to the greatest extent. The sequential treatment plan of root fracture after permanent anterior tooth trauma includes initial emergency treatment, pulp vitality monitoring and complication management during follow-up. Emergency treatment mainly includes local anesthesia and repositioning, if displaced, the coronal segment of the tooth as soon as possible. Then, after checking its position radiographically, adjustment occlusion and flexible splinting for 4 weeks (4 months for cervical root fracture). The process of root fracture repair includes many tissues and is affected by many clinical factors. Timely and standardized treatment and close follow-up according to the Dental Trauma Guideline guarantee a good prognosis of root fracture. The closer the root fracture line is to the apex, the higher the survival rate is. In addition to the location of the root fracture line, the prognosis is affected by many other clinical factors, such as the displacement of the coronal fragment of the root fracture, the pathological state of the dental pulp, patient age, developmental stage of the root, timely and good replacement of the root fracture, splinting method, and the presence of other dental trauma complications. Pulp vitality should be monitored regularly, and root canal therapy of the coronal segment should be carried out only when infection of the pulp is established. This article reviews the classification, diagnosis, emergency treatment, sequential follow-up treatment, and prognostic assessment of root fracture trauma to provide suggestions for clinicians to manage root fracture trauma in permanent teeth.

Emergency surgery for obstructing colon cancer: morbidity and risk factors of early postoperative mortality - a cohort study of 118 cases / Cirurgia de emergência para obstrução do câncer do cólon: morbidade e fatores de risco de mortalidade pós-operatória precoce - estudo de coorte de 118 casos

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Occlusion is the most common complication of colon cancer. Surgical treatment is associated with the highest morbidity and mortality rate (10-27%) and has the worst prognosis. It is necessary for immediate management, avoiding colic perforation and peritonitis. The increase in mortality in emergency colon cancer surgery is multifactorial. AIMS: The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors for early postoperative mortality that highlights the therapeutic strategy in the management of obstructive colon cancer. METHODS: A retrospective study was performed on patients admitted from 2008 to 2020 at the Department of General Surgery due to obstructive colon cancer and operated on as an emergency (within 24 h of admission). RESULTS: In all, 118 patients with colon cancer were operated, and the early postoperative mortality was 10.2%. The univariate analysis highlighted that the American Society of Anesthesiology score III or IV, perforation tumor, one postoperative complication, and two simultaneous postoperative complications were considered significant risk factors for early postoperative mortality after emergent surgery. Multivariate analysis showed that only tumor perforation and the occurrence of two postoperative complications were significant risk factors. CONCLUSION: This study showed that postoperative complication is the leading cause of early postoperative mortality after emergency surgery for obstructive colon cancer. Optimizing the postoperative management of these higher risk patients is still necessary and may reduce the mortality rate.

RESUMO RACIONAL: A oclusão é a complicação mais comum do câncer de cólon. A cirurgia está associada à elevada morbimortalidade (10-27%) e pior prognóstico. É necessário indicação imediata, evitando perfuração cólica e peritonite. O aumento da mortalidade na cirurgia de emergência do câncer de cólon é multifatorial. OBJETIVOS: Identificar os fatores de risco de mortalidade pós-operatória precoce que levaram a destacar a estratégia terapêutica no manejo do câncer de cólon obstrutivo. MÉTODOS: Estudo retrospectivo em pacientes admitidos no Departamento de Cirurgia Geral, entre 2008 e 2020, por câncer de cólon obstrutivo e operados de emergência (dentro de 24 horas da admissão). RESULTADOS: Foram operados 118 pacientes e a mortalidade pós-operatória precoce foi de 10,2%. A análise univariada destacou que escore American Society of Anesthesiology III ou IV, tumor perfurado, uma complicação pós-operatória e duas complicações pós-operatórias simultâneas foram considerados fatores de risco significativos de mortalidade pós-operatória precoce após cirurgia de emergência no câncer de cólon obstrutivo. Na análise multivariada, apenas a perfuração tumoral e a ocorrência de duas complicações médicas pós-operatórias foram fatores de risco significativos. CONCLUSÃO: Este estudo mostrou que a complicação pós-operatória é a principal causa de mortalidade pós-operatória precoce após cirurgia de emergência de câncer de cólon obstrutivo. Otimizar o manejo pós-operatório desses pacientes de alto risco ainda é necessário e pode reduzir a taxa de mortalidade.

Physiotherapeutic approach and profile of patients treated in the emergency room surgical unit of a tertiary care hospital in the Federal District / Abordagem fisioterapêutica e perfil dos pacientes assistidos na unidade cirúrgica do pronto-socorro de um hospital terciário do Distrito Federal

Abstract Introduction The emergency room (ER) is the main entry door for the care of critically ill patients. The inclusion of physiotherapists in these sectors is being consolidated in Brazil. Objective To characterize the physiotherapeutic approach and the clinical-functional profile of patients in the ER surgical unit of a tertiary hospital. Methods This was a retrospective cross-sectional study conducted from August to December of 2020. Clinical and functional data, and the main physiotherapeutic procedures performed, were collected. Analyses were conducted by means of the Friedman and Pearson Correlation tests, using SPSS software v.23. Results The sample included 98 patients, 68% male, mean age of 52 ± 19 years. The most common (64%) physiotherapeutic diagnosis was central nervous system (CNS) deficiency with mechanical ventilation (MV) dependence. The mean time of MV use was 4 ± 5 days. Association (p < 0.05) between MV time and admission in the emergency department (r = 0.972) and between MV time and age (r = 0.330) was identified. The most used physiotherapeutic actions were: suction (69%), lung re-expansion therapy (51%), and bed kinesiotherapy (37%). Conclusion Adult men with CNS-related disabilities were the principal patient profile. The physiotherapeutic action in the surgical emergency unit was diverse, with application of motor and respiratory techniques, and the predominant activity was the management and maintenance of MV.

Resumo Introdução O pronto-socorro (PS) tornou-se a principal porta para o início da assistência a pacientes graves. A inserção do fisioterapeuta nesses setores está em processo de consolidação no Brasil. Objetivo Carac-terizar a abordagem fisioterapêutica e o perfil clínico-funcional dos pacientes na unidade cirúrgica PS de um hospital terciário. Métodos Trata-se de um estudo transversal retrospectivo realizado no período de agosto a dezembro de 2020. Coletaram-se dados clínicos, funcionais e as principais condutas fisioterapêuticas utilizadas. As análises foram conduzidas por meio dos testes de Friedman e Correlação de Pearson, utilizando o software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences v.23. Resultados Ao todo, a amostra foi de 98 pacientes, dos quais 68% eram homens, com idade média de 52 ± 19 anos. O principal (64%) diagnóstico fisioterapêutico foi deficiência do sistema nervoso central (SNC) com dependência de ventilação mecânica (VM). O tempo médio de uso de VM foi de 4 ± 5 dias. Houve associação (p < 0,05) entre tempo de VM e internação no PS (r = 0,972) e entre tempo de VM e idade (r = 0,330). As condutas fisioterapêuticas mais utilizadas foram a aspiração (69%), terapia de reexpansão pulmonar (51%) e cinesioterapia no leito (37%). Conclusão Os homens em faixa etária adulta e com deficiências relacionadas ao SNC constituíram o principal perfil dos usuários. A atuação fisioterapêutica na unidade de emergência cirúrgica foi ampla, com emprego de técnicas motoras e respiratórias, das quais a atuação predominante ocorreu no manejo e condução da VM.

Acute Compartment Syndrome exists and can lead to irreversible outcomes if not treated in time / A Síndrome Compartimental Aguda existe e pode conduzir a desfechos irreversíveis se não tratada a tempo

ABSTRACT ACS is a potentially lethal condition caused by any event that produces an increase in IAP, inducing systemic collapse, tissue hypoperfusion and organ dysfunction. Thus, ACS is not exclusively a problem of the traumatic and surgical patient population.Iatrogenic ACS predisposes patients to multiple organ failure if no urgent action is taken.

RESUMO A SCA é uma condição potencialmente letal causada por qualquer evento que produza aumento da PIA induzindo colapso sistêmico, hipoperfusão tecidual e disfunção orgânica. Assim, a SCA não é um problema exclusivamente da população de pacientes traumáticos e cirúrgicos. A SCA iatrogénica predispõe os pacientes à falência de múltiplos órgãos se nenhuma ação urgente for tomada.

Summary of best evidence for emergency target blood pressure management of acute aortic dissection / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To evaluate and summary the relevant evidence of emergency target blood pressure management in acute aortic dissection, so as to provide guidance for the evidence-based practice of emergency target blood pressure management.Methods:According to the "6S" evidence pyramid model, the evidence about emergency target blood pressure management of acute aortic dissection in various databases and professional association websites at home and abroad was retrieved, including clinical decision, guidelines, expert consensus, systematic evaluation, randomized controlled trial, cohort study, case series, etc. Two researchers used corresponding literature quality evaluation tools to evaluate the quality of the included literature, extracted and summarized the evidence of the literature above grade B.Results:A total of 22 articles were included in this study, including 6 clinical decisions, 5 guidelines, 7 expert consensus, 1 systematic evaluation, 1 randomized controlled trial, 1 cohort study and 1 case series, forming 37 best evidences, including 9 topics such as target value setting, management strategies, disease observation, medical history collection, monitoring methods, vasoactive drugs, non vasoactive drugs, auxiliary examination, health education.Conclusions:The summarized best evidence provides a reference for emergency medical staff to manage the emergency target blood pressure of acute aortic dissection. It is recommended that emergency medical staff follow the summarized best evidence to formulate an individualized target blood pressure management scheme for patients.

Manejo de la hiperglicemia en un hospital de primer nivel de atención / Management of hyperglycemia in a first level care hospital

Resumen Objetivo: Describir el tratamiento en un hospital de primer nivel de pacientes que consultaron el servicio de urgencias por hiperglucemia, el manejo previo y su probable relación con nuevas hiperglucemias. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional de corte transversal con seguimiento de un año en pacientes mayores de 18 años con hiperglucemia que consultaron en el servicio de urgencias entre septiembre-2016 y agosto-2017. Se revisaron las historias clínicas y se establecieron variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, y farmacológicas. Se empleó estadística descriptiva, X 2 y modelos de regresión logística binaria (P<0.05). Resultados: Se presentaron 86 pacientes con hiperglucemia (edad media de 52.1±14.93 años). Se encontró que en el 58,1% de casos había un diagnóstico previo de diabetes mellitus; 87,2% fueron tratados con insulina cristalina y el 47,0% de los pacientes consultaron nuevamente por una crisis de hiperglucemia en los seis meses posteriores al egreso. Conclusión: Existe alta proporción de pacientes con hiperglucemias no cetónicas, no hiperosmolares que desconocían presentar diabetes mellitus. Además, casi la mitad de los pacientes consultan nuevamente por crisis de hiperglucemia en los siguientes seis meses después del alta.

Abstract Objective: Describe the treatment in a first-level hospital of patients who consulted the emergency department for hyperglycemia, the previous management and its probable relationship with new hyperglycemia. Materials and methods: Observational cross-sectional study with a one-year follow-up in patients over 18 years of age with hyperglycemia who consulted in the emergency department between September-2016 and August-2017. The medical records were reviewed and sociodemographic, clinical, and pharmacological variables were established. Descriptive statistics, X2 and binary logistic regression models (P <0.05) were used. Results: There were 86 patients with hyperglycemia (mean age 52.1 ± 14.93 years). It was found that in 58.1% of cases there was a previous diagnosis of diabetes mellitus; 87.2% were treated with crystalline insulin and 47.0% of the patients consulted again for a hyperglycemic crisis in the six months after discharge. Conclusion: There is a high proportion of patients with non-ketonic, non-hyperosmolar hyperglycemia who were unaware of having diabetes mellitus. In addition, almost half of the patients consult again for a hyperglycemic attack in the following six months after discharge.