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Introducción. Las cardiopatías congénitas (CC) en Chile corresponden a la segunda causa de muerte en menores de 1 año, requiriendo cirugías paliativas y/o correctivas el 65% de estas. En el post operatorio frecuentemente se utiliza ventilación mecánica invasiva (VM) y succión endotraqueal (SET) para remover secreciones. Sin embargo, la kinesiología respiratoria (KTR) ha mostrado mejoras significativas en la distensibilidad toracopulmonar (Cest) y resistencia de vía aérea (Rva) en otros grupos de usuarios pediátricos y adultos en VM. Objetivo. Comparar los cambios en la Cest y Rva en usuarios pediátricos en VM post cirugía de cardiopatía congénita (CCC) sometidos a KTR versus SET exclusiva. Métodos. Revisión sistemática de estudios publicados en bases de datos PUBMED, PeDro, Scielo y Google Scholar que comparan el uso de KTR ó SET sobre los cambios en mecánica ventilatoria en usuarios pediátricos en VM post cirugía de cardiopatía congénita, limitados a inglés, español y portugués, excluyendo a sujetos con traqueostomía o con oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea. Se utilizó guía PRISMA para la selección de artículos. Se revisaron 397 artículos y se seleccionó 1 artículo extra de los artículos sugeridos. Se eliminó 1 artículo por duplicidad. Por títulos y resúmenes se seleccionaron 2 artículos, los cuales al leer el texto completo fueron retirados debido a que la población no correspondía a cardiópatas. Resultados. El final de artículos seleccionados fue de 0 artículos, debido a lo cual se removió el operador Booleano "NOT", y se removió la población de cardiopatías. De este modo quedaron 2 artículos seleccionados para la revisión cualitativa final donde se compara KTR versus SET, y KTR en kinesiólogos especialistas y no especialistas, mostrando ambos aumento en la Cest y disminución de la Rva a favor de la KTR, hasta los 30 minutos post intervención. Conclusiones. No se encontraron artículos que demuestren cambios en Cest y Rva con el uso de KTR + SET versus SET exclusiva, en usuarios pediátricos ventilados posterior a CCC. Con la remoción de filtros seleccionamos 2 artículos que demuestran aumento de Cest y disminución de Rva en sujetos pediátricos en VM, uno comparando con SET, y por grupos de especialistas y no especialistas en respiratorio. Se sugieren estudios primarios para evaluar los efectos de esta intervención en esta población.
Introduction. Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are the second general cause for children death under 1 year. In Chile, approximately 65% CHD need surgery, could was palliative or corrective. In the postoperative period, invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) is frequently used as a life support method, but it is associated with complications. Tracheal suction (SET) is regularly used to remove secretions; however, respiratory chest physiotherapy (KTR) has shown significant improvements in thoraco-pulmonary compliance and airway resistance in other groups of pediatrics and adult's users in MV. Objetive. to compare changes in thoraco-pulmonary compliance and airway resistance in pediatric subjects under mechanical ventilation after congenital heart disease surgery comparing chest physiotherapy and exclusive tracheal suction. Methods. systematic review of studies published in PUBMED, PeDro, Scielo and Google Scholar databases who compares KTR or SET use on changes in ventilatory mechanics in pediatric users under MV after congenital heart disease surgery, limited to English, Spanish and Portuguese languages, excluding user with tracheostomy or extracorporeal membrane of oxygenation. It was use the PRISMA guide to articles selection. A search was carried out, with a total of 397 articles reviewed (English: PubMed = 3, PeDro = 8, Scholar = 383; Spanish: Scholar = 3, Scielo = 0; and Portuguese: Scielo = 0). One extra article was selected from the suggested articles, and 1 article was eliminated due to duplication. By titles and abstracts, 2 articles were selected, but the population did not correspond to heart disease. Results. the final selected articles were 0 articles. By this reason, it were removed: Boolean operator "NOT", and congenital heart disease population. Thus, 2 articles were selected for the final qualitative review where it was compares KTR versus SET, and KTR by specialist and non-specialist. Both articles shown improvement in compliance and resistance until 30 minutes post intervention. The CC population was in a 40 to 60% range in both studies. Conclusions. it was no found articles that demonstrate changes in compliance and resistance in the airway with the use of KTR + SET versus exclusive SET in pediatric users after CCC connected to MV. After filter remotion, we found 2 studies shown improves in increase compliance and reduce resistance in pediatric user in MV, ones comparing with SET, and the other one comparing between specialists in respiratory pediatric physiotherapy and not specialists. It suggests to made primary clinical studies about this intervention in CC population.
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ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the rib cage expansion and respiratory rate in newborns using an abdominal stabilization band. Methods: The study included 32 newborns of both genders, with gestational age between 35 and 41 weeks. The abdominal stabilization band was used for 15 minutes between the xiphoid process and the anterosuperior iliac crest, with an abdominal contention 0.5cm smaller than the abdominal circumference. The rib cage expansion was evaluated by a breathing transducer (Pneumotrace II™) three minutes before using the band, during the use (15 minutes), and ten minutes after removing the band. The Shapiro-Wilk test verified data normality, and the Wilcoxon test compared the variables considering rib cage expansion and respiratory rate. Significance was set to p<0.05. Results: There was an increase in respiratory rate when comparing before and ten minutes after removing (p=0.008) the abdominal stabilization band, as well as when comparing during its use and ten minutes after its removal (p=0.001). There was also an increase in rib cage expansion when comparing before and during the use of the abdominal stabilization band (p=0.005). Conclusions: The use of the abdominal stabilization band promoted an increase in the rib cage expansion and respiratory rate in the assessed newborns and may be a viable option to improve the respiratory kinematics of this population.
RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a expansibilidade torácica e a frequência respiratória em recém-nascidos que fizeram uso de uma faixa de estabilização abdominal. Métodos: O estudo incluiu 32 recém-nascidos de ambos os sexos, com idade gestacional entre 35 e 41 semanas. A faixa de estabilização abdominal foi mantida por 15 minutos entre o processo xifoide e a espinha ilíaca anterossuperior, com contenção abdominal 0,5 cm menor do que a circunferência abdominal. A expansibilidade torácica foi avaliada por um transdutor piezoelétrico (Pneumotrace II™) 3 minutos antes do uso da faixa, durante 15 minutos, e 10 minutos após sua retirada. A normalidade das variáveis foi testada pelo teste de Shapiro-Wilk e a análise comparativa da expansibilidade torácica e da frequência respiratória foi realizada por meio do teste t pareado, considerando-se p<0,05. Resultados: Houve aumento da frequência respiratória quando comparados os tempos antes do uso da faixa e 10 minutos após a retirada (p=0,008), bem como quando comparados os tempos durante o uso e 10 minutos após a retirada da faixa (p=0,001). Houve aumento da expansibilidade torácica quando comparados os tempos antes e durante o uso da faixa (p=0,005). Conclusões: O uso da faixa de estabilização abdominal conferiu aumento da expansibilidade torácica e da frequência respiratória nos recém-nascidos estudados, podendo ser uma opção viável para a melhora da cinemática respiratória dessa população.
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El control neurológico de la tos o la neurofisiología de la tos, implica una serie de eventos complejos en el sistema nervioso que coordinan y desencadenan este reflejo protector pulmonar. Esta intrincada red de señales nerviosas y coordinación muscular se origina en los receptores de la tos, pasa por el centro de la tos en el bulbo raquídeo y finalmente activa los músculos necesarios para la adecuada eliminación del agente irritante. Este mecanismo involucra, la detección del estímulo por receptores especializados, transducción de señales que viajan a lo largo de fibras nerviosas aferentes hacia el sistema nervioso central, centro integrador a nivel del bulbo raquídeo, en el centro de la tos es donde se procesa las señales de los receptores y se coordina la respuesta. La integración de las señales y la respuesta radica en este centro de la tos y en la corteza cerebral quien regula y modula la tos. El control neuronal cortical de la tos implica la participación consciente y voluntaria de la corteza cerebral en la percepción, regulación y adaptación de la tos. La coordinación muscular requiere que la señal viaje por vías nerviosas eferentes motoras hacia los músculos involucrados, la contracción muscular se integra en una secuencia específica que desencadena las fases de la tos, inspiración máxima, compresión y expulsiva.
The neurological control of cough, or the neurophysiology of cough, involves a series of complex events in the nervous system that coordinate and trigger this lung protective reflex. This intricate network of nerve signals and muscle coordination originates from the cough receptors, passes through the cough center in the medulla oblongata, and finally activates the muscles necessary for proper elimination of the irritant. This mechanism involves the detection of the stimulus by specialized receptors, transduction of signals that travel along afferent nerve fibers towards the central nervous system, integrating center at the level of the medulla oblongata, in the cough center is where the signals are processed. receptors and the response is coordinated. The integration of signals and response resides in this cough center and in the cerebral cortex, which regulates and modulates coughing. Cortical neural control of cough involves the conscious and voluntary participation of the cerebral cortex in the perception, regulation, and adaptation of cough. Muscle coordination requires that the signal travel through efferent motor nerve pathways to the muscles involved; muscle contraction is integrated into a specific sequence that triggers the cough, maximum inspiration, compression, and expulsive phases.
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ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the factors associated with mortality in mechanically ventilated patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19. Methods: This was a retrospective, multicenter cohort study that included 425 mechanically ventilated adult patients with COVID-19 admitted to 4 intensive care units. Clinical data comprising the SOFA score, laboratory data and mechanical characteristics of the respiratory system were collected in a standardized way immediately after the start of invasive mechanical ventilation. The risk factors for death were analyzed using Cox regression to estimate the risk ratios and their respective 95%CIs. Results: Body mass index (RR 1.17; 95%CI 1.11 - 1.20; p < 0.001), SOFA score (RR 1.39; 95%CI 1.31 - 1.49; p < 0.001) and driving pressure (RR 1.24; 95%CI 1.21 - 1.29; p < 0.001) were considered independent factors associated with mortality in mechanically ventilated patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19. Respiratory system compliance (RR 0.92; 95%CI 0.90 - 0.93; p < 0.001) was associated with lower mortality. The comparative analysis of the survival curves indicated that patients with respiratory system compliance (< 30mL/cmH2O), a higher SOFA score (> 5 points) and higher driving pressure (> 14cmH2O) were more significantly associated with the outcome of death at 28 days and 60 days. Conclusion: Patients with a body mass index > 32kg/m2, respiratory system compliance < 30mL/cmH2O, driving pressure > 14cmH2O and SOFA score > 5.8 immediately after the initiation of invasive ventilatory support had worse outcomes, and independent risk factors were associated with higher mortality in this population.
RESUMO Objetivos: Avaliar os fatores associados à mortalidade em pacientes ventilados mecanicamente com síndrome o desconforto respiratório agudo por evolução da COVID-19. Métodos: Estudo de coorte retrospectiva, multicêntrica, que incluiu 425 pacientes adultos com COVID-19, ventilados mecanicamente, internados em 4 unidades de terapia intensiva. Foram coletados dados clínicos que compõem o escore SOFA, dados laboratoriais e características mecânicas do sistema respiratório, de forma padronizada, imediatamente após o início da ventilação mecânica invasiva. Os fatores de risco para óbito foram analisados por meio da regressão de Cox, para estimar as razões de risco, e seus respectivos IC95%. Resultados: Índice de massa corporal (RR de 1,17; IC95% 1,11 - 1,20; p < 0,001), escore SOFA (RR de 1,39; IC95% 1,31 - 1,49; p < 0,001) e driving pressure (RR de 1,24; IC95% 1,21 - 1,29; p < 0,001) foram considerados fatores independentes associados à mortalidade em pacientes ventilados mecanicamente com síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo por COVID-19. Já a complacência do sistema respiratório (RR de 0,92; IC95% 0,90 - 0,93; p < 0,001) foi associada à menor mortalidade. A análise comparativa das curvas de sobrevida demonstra que pacientes com complacência do sistema respiratório (< 30mL/cmH2O), maior SOFA escore (> 5 pontos) e maior driving pressure (> 14cmH2O) apresentaram maior associação ao desfecho morte em 28 dias e 60 dias. Conclusão: Pacientes com índice de massa corporal > 32kg/m2, complacência do sistema respiratório < 30mL/cmH2O, driving pressure > 14cmH2O e SOFA escore > 5,8, imediatamente após o início da assistência ventilatória invasiva, apresentam piores desfechos no segmento, sendo fatores de risco independentes associados à maior mortalidade nessa população.
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Objective:To compare the effects of pressure controlled ventilation (PCV) and volume controlled ventilation (VCV) on respiratory mechanics, hemodynamics and biochemical metabolism in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery.Methods:The clinical data of 78 patients underwent laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery from August 2019 to June 2020 in Inner Mongolia People′s Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 39 patients were treated with PCV (PCV group), and 39 were treated with VCV (VCV group). The respiratory mechanics, hemodynamics and biochemical metabolism indexes 10 min after anesthesia induction (T 1), 10 min after pneumoperitoneum + low head and foot height (T 2), 60 min after pneumoperitoneum + low head and foot height (T 3) and 120 min after pneumoperitoneum + low head and foot height (T 4) were recorded. The respiratory mechanical indexes included mean airway pressure (P mean), airway peak pressure (P peak), pressure of end tidal carbon dioxide (P ETCO 2) and dynamic lung compliance (C Ldyn); hemodynamic indexes included mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate; and biochemical metabolic indexes included base excess, serum natrium, serum potassium, negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration (pH) and blood glucose. Results:The P mean, P peak and P ETCO 2 T 1 to T 4 in PCV group were significantly lower than those in VCV group, P mean: (7.12 ± 1.37) cmH 2O (1 cmH 2O = 0.098 kPa) vs. (8.54 ± 1.84) cmH 2O, (9.80 ± 2.26) cmH 2O vs. (11.63 ± 2.87) cmH 2O, (9.51 ± 2.17) cmH 2O vs. (11.72 ± 2.90) cmH 2O, (7.04 ± 1.34) cmH 2O vs. (8.65 ± 1.88) cmH 2O; P peak: (13.41 ± 2.68) cmH 2O vs. (15.06 ± 3.05) cmH 2O, (20.92 ± 3.11) cmH 2O vs. (23.45 ± 4.02) cmH 2O, (21.14 ± 3.50) cmH 2O vs. (23.69 ± 4.26) cmH 2O, (15.03 ± 2.74) cmH 2O vs. (16.45 ± 3.21) cmH 2O; P ETCO 2: (30.59 ± 1.57) mmHg (1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa) vs. (32.04 ± 2.11) mmHg, (35.02 ± 4.15) mmHg vs. (39.88 ± 4.76) mmHg, (35.90 ± 4.22) mmHg vs. (40.11 ± 4.87) mmHg, (34.33 ± 4.17) mmHg vs. (37.65 ± 2.69) mmHg; the C Ldyn was significantly higher than that in VCV group: (40.68 ± 3.98) ml/cmH 2O vs. (35.47 ± 2.56) ml/cmH 2O, (30.25 ± 3.21) ml/cmH 2O vs. (22.40 ± 2.75) ml/cmH 2O, (29.78 ± 3.06) ml/cmH 2O vs. (22.60 ± 2.81) ml/cmH 2O, (40.32 ± 4.25) ml/cmH 2O vs. (33.61 ± 2.81) ml/cmH 2O, and there were statistical differences ( P<0.01 or <0.05). The MAP and heart rate T 1 to T 4 in PCV group were significantly lower than those in VCV group, and there was statistical difference ( P<0.01 or <0.05). The base excess, serum natrium, serum potassium and pH T 1 to T 4 in PCV group were significantly higher than those in VCV group, while the blood glucose was significantly lower than that in VCV group, and there was statistical difference ( P<0.01 or <0.05). Conclusions:Compared with VCV, PCV can promote the recovery of respiratory mechanics index, stabilize hemodynamics and improve biochemical metabolism index in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery.
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Objective To propose a new multi-joint series venipuncture system, explore the mechanics and kinematics-based related control problems involved in needle insertion and needle picking during the puncture process, and verify feasibility of this system. Methods A puncture manipulator was built, and needle displacement control algorithm was proposed by combing with the puncture mechanics model. The the forward kinematics was calculated by using DH method, so as to obtain the tip coordinates. Then the inverse kinematics was calculated by using the geometric method. The forward and inverse processes were closely connected. The position error of the end coordinates before and after needle picking was compared by using the method of kinematics positive solution-inverse solution-re-positive solution. Finally, experimental verification and simulation were conducted by combining with the physical object. Results Through simulation and experiments, accuracy of the theoretical model was verified. The needle insertion algorithm could be used to achieve success with only one needle insertion, which provided theoretical basis for the control of robot arm. The position error before and after needle picking could be controlled within 1 mm from the end trajectory. The end needle tip of robot arm was almost kept fixed during the needle picking process. Therefore, this needle picking scheme was feasible and could basically verify that the needle picking action of robot arm met the accuracy and safety requirements. Conclusions The venipuncture manipulator truly simulates the needle insertion and needle picking action during the puncture process, and can safely and accurately realize the needle insertion and needle picking action with needle tip as the fixed point, indicating that it has certain clinical value.
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Objective Aiming at the medial prosthetic loosening failure and lateral cartilage degeneration after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty ( UKA), the effects of prosthetic installation errors of joint line in UKA on knee contact mechanics and kinematics during different physiologic activities were studied using musculoskeletal multi-body dynamic method. Methods Taking the medial natural joint line as 0 mm error, six installation errors ofjoint line including ±2 mm, ±4 mm and ±6 mm were considered respectively, and seven musculoskeletal multi body dynamic models of medial UKA were established, to comparatively study the variations in knee contact mechanics and kinematics during walking and squatting. Results At 70% of walking gait cycle, compared with 0 mm error, the medial prosthetic contact force was increased by 127. 3% and the contact force of the lateral cartilage was decreased by 12. 0% under 2 mm elevation in joint line, the medial prosthetic contact force was close to 0 N, but the lateral cartilage contact forces were increased by 10. 1% under 4 mm reduction in joint line. The tibiofemoral total contact forces were increased by 19. 7% and decreased by 14. 2% under 2 mm elevation and 2 mm reduction in joint line, respectively. At the 100°knee flexion during squatting, compared with 0 mm error, the medial prosthetic contact force and the tibiofemoral total contact force increased by 31. 6% and 11. 1% under 2 mm elevation in joint line, and decreased by 24. 5% and 8. 5% under 2 mm reduction in joint line, respectively. The change in the lateral cartilage contact force was not marked. Moreover, at 70% of walking gait cycle, the varus angle decreased, the internal rotation and the anterior translation increased along with the elevation of joint line in UKA, while it was just the opposite along with the reduction of joint line in UKA. The trends of the varus valgus movement and anterior-posterior translation during squatting were consistent with those during swing phase of walking, but the trend of the internal-external rotation was opposite. Conclusions In order to reduce the risk of medial prosthetic loosening failure and lateral cartilage degeneration, it is recommended that the installation error of joint line in UKA should be controlled in the range of -2 mm to +2 mm. This study provides theoretical basis for UKA clinical failure caused by changes in joint line
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The mechanical microenvironment of cells plays a critical role in regulating the physiological function of cells. Cells in vivo are often subjected to a variety of mechanical forces from their mechanical micro-environment, such as shear, tension, and compression. At the same time, cells can adhere to the extracellular matrix (ECM) through adhesion molecules (such as integrin-ligand binding), and further sense the stiffness of the ECM. Cell mechanics mainly studies the properties and behavior of living cells under mechanical forces, and how they relate to cell functions. This review summarized the advances in cell mechanics in 2022, focusing on integrin-ligand interactions and the effects of matrix stiffness and mechanical forces on cell physiological behavior and morphogenesis.
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RESUMEN Todas las teorías sobre los mecanismos de generación de disnea tuvieron defensores y detractores e, interesantemente, con el desarrollo de sofisticadas técnicas neurofisio lógicas y de imágenes funcionales ha sido posible jerarquizar cada uno de ellos. Todas han sobrevivido al paso del tiempo y ninguna puede explicar por sí sola la disnea en todas las situaciones clínicas, lo cual habla de la naturaleza compleja y multifactorial del fenómeno. El concepto de inadecuación tensión y longitud halló en las últimas décadas un sustento con nuevas evidencias a su favor. En particular, con el hallazgo de las vías involucradas y con la aplicación de conocimientos neurofisiológicos, la teoría de la inadecuación tensión y longitud se vería refinada con la descarga corolaria o copia eferente. Esta descarga corolaria o copia eferente es un atributo básico del sistema nervioso, que se encuentra en el reino animal, desde los invertebrados a los primates y en la especie humana. Este artículo está dedicado a la historia de la copia eferente y su incorporación como hipótesis para explicar la disnea, la más aceptada en la actualidad.
ABSTRACT All the theories about the mechanisms of generation of dyspnea had defenders and detractors and, interestingly, with the development of sophisticated neurophysiological techniques and functional imaging, it has been possible to rank each one of them. All have survived the passage of time and none can singularly explain dyspnea in all clini cal situations, showing the complex and multifactorial nature of the phenomenon. The concept of length-tension inappropriateness has found support in recent decades with new evidence in its favor. Specially with the discovery of the pathways involved and with the application of neurophysiological knowledge, the length-tension inappropriate ness theory would be refined with the corollary discharge or efferent copy. This corol lary discharge or efferent copy is a basic attribute of the nervous system found in the animal kingdom, from invertebrates to primates and in the human species. This article is dedicated to the history of the efferent copy and its incorporation as a hypothesis to explain dyspnea, which is currently the most accepted one.
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Las enfermedades obstructivas de la vía aérea pediátrica son muy frecuentes debido a los fenómenos mecánicos que están involucrados. En los niños más pequeños, la marcada resistencia de las vías aéreas pequeñas, determinada por la falta de tejido elástico y una caja torácica aún no bien desarrollada; tanto su estructura como la musculatura, facilitarán que cuadros infecciosos, mecánicos (cuerpo extraño) y compresivos, determinen que los flujos de aire se vean limitados y con ello la ventilación alveolar. La respuesta fisiológica con aumento del trabajo respiratorio es limitada y por lo tanto la fatiga muscular determinará hipoventilación con las consecuencias de hipoxemia e hipercapnia.
Obstructive diseases of the pediatric airway are very frequent due to the mechanical phenomena that are involved. The marked resistance of the small airways, such as the lack of elastic tissue and a thoracic cage that is not yet well developed, both in its structure and in the musculature, will make it easier for infectious, mechanical (foreign body), compressive and other conditions to determine that the flows of air are limited and with it the alveolar ventilation. The physiological response with increased work of breathing is limited and therefore muscle fatigue will determine hypoventilation, with the consequences of hypoxemia and hypercapnia.
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Humans , Child , Lung Diseases, Obstructive/physiopathology , Asthma/physiopathology , Bronchiolitis/physiopathology , Respiratory Mechanics , Foreign Bodies/physiopathology , HypoventilationABSTRACT
Resumo Introdução Após o advento dos termoplásticos de baixa temperatura, sua prevalência na confecção de órteses para membros superiores é identificada por vários autores. A compreensão de suas propriedades, por parte do terapeuta ocupacional e de outros profissionais que atuam na área, é importante no processo de seleção do termoplástico, que segue uma lógica para combinar as características do material à função desejável para cada órtese. Objetivos Sistematizar as características dos termoplásticos de baixa temperatura e, a partir disso, elaborar um instrumento para realizar testes práticos empíricos com os materiais a fim de estabelecer critérios para o seu manuseio e avaliação. Método Pesquisa de caráter exploratório, constituindo a criação de procedimentos de teste e, consequentemente, a elaboração de um instrumento de avaliação de abordagem qualitativa e que valoriza a experiência prática do profissional, que manipula o material e avalia cada requisito. Resultados O instrumento criado contempla 14 caraterísticas do material, acompanhadas de uma definição, um procedimento com recomendações para o teste prático e um campo destinado ao preenchimento das alternativas de resposta. Conclusão O instrumento considera características importantes a serem verificadas durante a avaliação dos materiais e poderá direcionar o olhar e os registros do profissional, auxiliando o nas decisões clínicas. Isso será importante para melhorar a qualidade das órteses e de outros dispositivos de Tecnologia Assistiva confeccionados com esse grupo de materiais. Além disso, a sistematização da avaliação prática dos materiais termoplásticos poderá auxiliar no desenvolvimento de estudos da área da saúde e de pesquisas envolvendo materiais para órteses.
Abstract Introduction After the advent of low-temperature thermoplastics, their prevalence in the manufacture of orthoses for upper limbs has been identified by several authors. The understanding of their properties by occupational therapists and other professionals working in this field is important in the process of selecting the thermoplastic, which follows a logic to match the material's characteristics to the desired function for each orthosis. Objectives Systematize the characteristics of low-temperature thermoplastics and, from that, develop an instrument for carrying out practical empirical tests with the materials, to establish criteria for their handling and evaluation. Method Exploratory study consisting of the creation of testing procedures and, consequently, the development of a qualitative assessment instrument that values the practical experience of the professional who handles the material and evaluates each requirement. Results The created instrument includes 14 material characteristics, accompanied by a definition, a procedure with recommendations for the practical testing, and a field for filling in response alternatives. Conclusions The instrument considers important characteristics to be verified during the evaluation of materials and can direct the professional's observations and records, aiding in clinical decision-making. This will be important to improve the quality of orthoses and other assistive technology devices made with these thermoplastics. In addition, the systematization of the practical evaluation of thermoplastic materials can assist in the development of health studies and research involving materials for orthoses.
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Aim: Bimaxillary protrusion is a common condition observed irrespective of race and ethnicity and is a chief concern for patients who seek orthodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate changes in soft tissue structures and incisor positions in class I bimaxillary protrusion subjects undergoing orthodontic therapy when friction and frictionless mechanics were used. Methods: Two groups with a total of 40 patients aged 1830 years diagnosed with class I bimaxillary protrusion treated by extracting first premolars were considered for this study. Patients treated with friction mechanics were included in Group 1 and those treated with frictionless mechanics in Group 2. The digital lateral cephalograms were calibrated and analyzed using Nemoceph software. Selected landmarks were marked on pre- and post-treatment cephalograms and assessed for intra- and inter-group soft tissue and incisor position changes. Student's t-test was used to analyze the collected data using SPSS 20 software. Result: Intragroup comparison revealed significant changes in both groups. Inter-group comparison of the selected parameters between groups 1 and 2 showed differences but without any statistical significance, except for the inter-incisal angle. Conclusion: Pre- and post-treatment comparison analysis revealed significant soft tissue changes in both groups. However, the comparison between friction and frictionless mechanics showed no statistically significant changes
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Orthodontics , Tooth Extraction , Friction , MalocclusionABSTRACT
Objectifs : Identifier les facteurs de mauvais pronostic des pneumopathies acquises sous ventilation mécanique(PAVM) afin d'améliorer leur prise en charge.Patients et methode : Etude prospective, descriptive et analytique portant sur les patients admis en réanimation du CHU d'Angré du 1er novembre 2019 au 31 juillet 2021 et ayant présenté une PAVM.Resultats : Nous avons colligé 43 patients sur 625 admissions soit 6,88%. L'âge moyen était de 49,06 ans. Le sex ratio était de 0,38. Le principal motif d'admission était le coma avec 88,37%. L'HTA et le diabète étaient les principaux antécédents .Les PAVM précoces représentaient 53,49%. Le Klebsiella pneumoniae était le principal germe. Les patients intubés à l'admission représentaient 79,07%. La durée moyenne de ventilation était de 26,95 jours et la durée moyenne d'hospitalisation était de 30,8140 jours. Une antibiothérapie probabiliste a été réalisée chez 75,76% des patients. La mortalité était de 76,74%. Les facteurs de mortalité étaient une durée de ventilation mécanique supérieure à 15 jours et l'âge supérieur à 50 ans.Conclusion :La mortalité secondaire au PAVM demeure élevée. L'identification des deux facteurs pronostiques devrait améliorer la prise en charge ultérieure de tous nouveaux cas
Objectives: To identify the factors of poor prognosis of ventilator-associated lung disease (VAP) in order to improve their management. Patients and method: Prospective, descriptive and analytical study of patients admitted to intensive care at the Angré University Hospital from November 1, 2019 to July 31, 2021 and having presented VAP.Results: We collected 43 patients out of 625 admissions, i.e. 6.88%. The average age was 49.06 years. The sex ratio was 0.38. The main reason for admission was coma with 88.37%. Hypertension and diabetes were the main antecedents. Early VAP accounted for 53.49%. Klebsiella pneumoniae was the main germ. Patients intubated on admission accounted for 79.07%. The average duration of ventilation was 26.95 days and the average duration of hospitalization was 30.8140 days. Probabilistic antibiotic therapy was performed in 75.76% of patients. Mortality was 76.74%. The mortality factors were duration of mechanical ventilation greater than 15 days and age greater than 50 years.Conclusion:Secondary mortality from VAP remains high. The identification of the two prognostic factors should improve the subsequent management of all new cases.
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Humans , Male , Female , Respiration, Artificial , Ventilators, Mechanical , Mortality , Critical Care , Diabetes Mellitus , Klebsiella pneumoniae , Pneumonia , Prognosis , Coma , Pneumonia, Ventilator-AssociatedABSTRACT
Background: The association of combustive emission has been inter-related with haematologic parameters and a likelihoodto pro-inflammatory state. This research is aimed at assessing the impact of vehicular emission on erythrocyte level and red cell indices of occupationally exposed subjects.Methods:The level of haemoglobin concentration, haematocrit, red blood cells, mean cell volume, mean cell haemoglobin, mean cell haemoglobin concentration, and red cell distribution width were determined in four hundred subjects with the aid of Mythic 22 haematology autoanalyser.Results:The comparison of the haemoglobin and haematocrit shows that the value of mean ± standard error value of generator exposed and mechanics respectively were significantly higher than the other groups (p< 0.03). On the otherhand, the red blood cell count for generator exposed and mechanics ranked higherthan the other groups (p< 0.03). The mean cell volume (MCV) of generator exposed and mechanics were 86.57±0.08 fl and 84.49±1.04 fl respectively while control and drivers had values of 93.24±1.13 fl and 93.22±1.13 fl respectively (p< 0.03). The mechanics recorded a mean cell haemoglobin (MCH) of 26.92±0.40 pg which was significantly lower (p< 0.04) than the control (30.37±0.47 pg), generator exposed (39.68±6.38 pg) and drivers (30.42±0.47 pg). Conclusion:The differences amongst the groups and none of the groups were within the medically acceptable ranges which is a pointer to the fact that there might be an underlying inflammatory condition which might be due to occupational exposure
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SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has become a major threat to human healthcare and world economy. Due to the rapid spreading and deadly nature of infection, we are in a situation to develop quick therapeutics to combat SARS-CoV-2. In this study, we have adopted a multi-level scoring approach to identify multi-targeting potency of bioactive compounds in selected medicinal plants and compared its efficacy with two reference drugs, Nafamostat and Acalabrutinib which are under clinical trials to treat SARS-CoV-2. In particular, we employ molecular docking and implicit solvent free energy calculations (as implemented in the Molecular Mechanics -Generalized Born Surface Area approach) and QM fragmentation approach for validating the potency of bioactive compounds from the selected medicinal plants against four di?erent viral targets and one human receptor (Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 -ACE-2) which facilitates the SARS-CoV-2entry into the cell. The protein targets considered for the study are viral 3CL main protease (3CLpro), papain-like protease (PLpro), RNA dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp), and viral spike protein-human hACE-2 complex (Spike:hACE2)including human protein target (hACE-2). Herein, thereliable multi-level scoring approach was used to validate the mechanism behind the multi-targeting potency of selected phytochemicals from medicinal plants. The present study evidenced that the phytochemicals Chebulagic acid, Stigmosterol, Repandusinic acid and Geranin exhibited efficient inhibitory activity against PLpro while Chebulagic acid was highly active against 3CLpro. Chebulagic acid andGeranin also showed excellent target specific activity against RdRp.Luteolin, Quercetin, Chrysoeriol and Repandusinic acid inhibited the interaction of viral spike protein with human ACE-2 receptor. Moreover Piperlonguminine and Piperine displayed significant inhibitory activity against human ACE-2 receptor. Therefore, the identified compounds namely Chebulagic acid, Geranin and Repandusinic acid can serve as potent multi-targeting phytomedicine for treating COVID-19
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Abstract The longevity of prosthetic rehabilitation is determined by the stability of the implant and abutment interfaces. True morse taper connections on dental restorations have been effective, however activation force still empirical. This work compared the activation strength and internal contact of Morse taper system according to the removal force. Eighty sets, composed of implants and prosthetic abutments, were evaluated with different internal contact areas; 15.12mm2 (G3.3) and 21.25mm2 (G4.3). The specimens were activated at 0° and 30°, with loads of 10, 20, 40 and 60N. The specimens were submitted to tensile test and the data to ANOVA and Tukey's tests (α=0.05). Representative specimens were examined under SEM. Removal force of G3.3 (2.15±1.33MPa) did not differed to G4.3 (1.99±1.03MPa). The activation at 0º (2.95±0.98MPa) statistically differed to 30º (1.19±0.54MPa). The 60N load was statistically superior for G3.3 and there was no statistical difference between 20N to 60N in G4.3. The values of 10N at 30o and 20N at the long axis of the morse taper implant, independent of the frictional contact area showed the best settlement.
Resumo A longevidade da reabilitação protética é determinada pela estabilidade das interfaces implante e pilar. Conexões de cone Morse em restaurações dentárias têm se mostrado eficazes, porém a força de ativação ainda é empírica. Este trabalho comparou a força de ativação e contato interno do sistema cone Morse de acordo com a força de remoção. Oitenta conjuntos, compostos por implantes e pilares protéticos, foram avaliados com diferentes áreas de contato interno; 15,12mm2 (G3.3) e 21,25mm2 (G4.3). Os corpos-de-prova foram ativados a 0° e 30°, com cargas de 10, 20, 40 e 60N. Os corpos de prova foram submetidos ao ensaio de tração e os dados aos testes ANOVA e Tukey (α=0,05). Espécimes representativos foram examinados em MEV. A força de deslocamento do G3.3 (2,15±1,33MPa) não diferiu do G4.3 (1,99±1,03MPa). A ativação a 0º (2,95±0,98MPa) diferiu estatisticamente para 30º (1,19±0,54MPa). A carga de 60N foi estatisticamente superior para G3.3 e não houve diferença estatística entre 20N a 60N no G4.3. Os valores de 10N em 30o e 20N no longo eixo do implante cone morse, independente da área de contato friccional apresentaram o melhor assentamento.
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RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar a mecânica pulmonar e os desfechos entre a síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo associada à COVID-19 e a síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo não associada à COVID-19. Métodos: Combinamos dados de dois ensaios randomizados sobre a síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo, um incluindo apenas pacientes com COVID-19 e o outro incluindo apenas pacientes sem COVID-19, para determinar se a síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo associada à COVID-19 está associada à maior mortalidade aos 28 dias do que a síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo não associada à COVID-19 e também examinar as diferenças na mecânica pulmonar entre esses dois tipos de síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo. Resultados: Foram incluídos na análise principal 299 pacientes com síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo associada à COVID-19 e 1.010 pacientes com síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo não associada à COVID-19. Os resultados mostraram que os pacientes sem COVID-19 utilizaram pressão positiva expiratória final mais alta (12,5cmH2O; DP 3,2 versus 11,7cmH2O; DP 2,8; p < 0,001), foram ventilados com volumes correntes mais baixos (5,8mL/kg; DP 1,0 versus 6,5mL/kg; DP 1,2; p < 0,001) e apresentaram menor complacência respiratória estática ajustada para o peso ideal (0,5mL/cmH2O/kg; DP 0,3 versus 0,6mL/cmH2O/kg; DP 0,3; p = 0,01). Não houve diferença entre os grupos quanto à mortalidade aos 28 dias (52,3% versus 58,9%; p = 0,52) ou à duração da ventilação mecânica nos primeiros 28 dias entre os sobreviventes (13 [IQ 5 - 22] dias versus 12 [IQ 6 - 26] dias; p = 0,46). Conclusão: Esta análise mostrou que os pacientes com síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo não associada à COVID-19 têm mecânica pulmonar diferente, mas desfechos semelhantes aos dos pacientes com síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo associada à COVID-19. Após pareamento por escore de propensão, não houve diferença na mecânica pulmonar e nem nos desfechos entre os grupos.
ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the lung mechanics and outcomes between COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome and non-COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome. Methods: We combined data from two randomized trials in acute respiratory distress syndrome, one including only COVID-19 patients and the other including only patients without COVID-19, to determine whether COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome is associated with higher 28-day mortality than non-COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome and to examine the differences in lung mechanics between these two types of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Results: A total of 299 patients with COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome and 1,010 patients with non-COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome were included in the main analysis. The results showed that non-COVID-19 patients used higher positive end-expiratory pressure (12.5cmH2O; SD 3.2 versus 11.7cmH2O SD 2.8; p < 0.001), were ventilated with lower tidal volumes (5.8mL/kg; SD 1.0 versus 6.5mL/kg; SD 1.2; p < 0.001) and had lower static respiratory compliance adjusted for ideal body weight (0.5mL/cmH2O/kg; SD 0.3 versus 0.6mL/cmH2O/kg; SD 0.3; p = 0.01). There was no difference between groups in 28-day mortality (52.3% versus 58.9%; p = 0.52) or mechanical ventilation duration in the first 28 days among survivors (13 [IQR 5 - 22] versus 12 [IQR 6 - 26], p = 0.46). Conclusion: This analysis showed that patients with non-COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome have different lung mechanics but similar outcomes to COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome patients. After propensity score matching, there was no difference in lung mechanics or outcomes between groups.
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RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a influência da mechanical power e de seus componentes na ventilação mecânica em SARS-CoV-2; identificar os valores dos componentes da ventilação mecânica e verificar suas correlações entre si e com a mechanical power e efeitos sobre o resultado das fórmulas de Gattinoni-S e Giosa. Métodos: Estudo observacional, longitudinal, analítico e quantitativo dos parâmetros do respirador e da mechanical power no SARS-CoV-2. Resultados: A mechanical power média foi de 26,9J/minuto (Gattinoni-S) e 30,3J/minuto (Giosa). A driving pressure foi de 14,4cmH2O, a pressão de platô de 26,5cmH2O, a pressão expiratória positiva final 12,1cmH2O, a elastância de 40,6cmH2O/L, o volume corrente foi de 0,36L e a frequência respiratória de 32/minuto. A correlação entre as fórmulas de Gattinoni e de Giosa foi de 0,98, com viés de -3,4J/minuto e diferença na correlação da pressão de resistência de 0,39 (Gattinoni-S) e 0,24 (Giosa). Entre os componentes, destacaram-se as correlações da elastância com a driving pressure (0,88), pressão expiratória positiva final (-0,54) e volume corrente (-0,44). Conclusão: Na análise da ventilação mecânica da SARS-CoV-2, constatou-se que as correlações de seus componentes com a mechanical power influenciaram em seus valores momentâneos elevados, e que as correlações de seus componentes entre si influenciaram em seu comportamento ao longo do tempo. Por possuírem efeitos específicos sobre as fórmulas de Gatinnoni-S e Giosa, os componentes da ventilação mecânica tiveram influência em seus cálculos e causaram divergências nos valores da mechanical power.
ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the influence of mechanical power and its components on mechanical ventilation for patients infected with SARS-CoV-2; identify the values of the mechanical ventilation components and verify their correlations with each other and with the mechanical power and effects on the result of the Gattinoni-S and Giosa formulas. Methods: This was an observational, longitudinal, analytical and quantitative study of respirator and mechanical power parameters in patients with SARS-CoV-2. Results: The mean mechanical power was 26.9J/minute (Gattinoni-S) and 30.3 J/minute (Giosa). The driving pressure was 14.4cmH2O, the plateau pressure was 26.5cmH2O, the positive end-expiratory pressure was 12.1cmH2O, the elastance was 40.6cmH2O/L, the tidal volume was 0.36L, and the respiratory rate was 32 breaths/minute. The correlation between the Gattinoni and Giosa formulas was 0.98, with a bias of -3.4J/minute and a difference in the correlation of the resistance pressure of 0.39 (Gattinoni) and 0.24 (Giosa). Among the components, the correlations between elastance and driving pressure (0.88), positive end-expiratory pressure (-0.54) and tidal volume (-0.44) stood out. Conclusion: In the analysis of mechanical ventilation for patients with SARS-CoV-2, it was found that the correlations of its components with mechanical power influenced its high momentary values and and that the correlations of its components with each other influenced their behavior throughout the study period. Because they have specific effects on the Gatinnoni-S and Giosa formulas, the mechanical ventilation components influenced their calculations and caused divergence in the mechanical power values.
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Objetivo: avaliar o comportamento de parâmetros do sistema respiratório durante internação para antibioticoterapia intravenosa (AIV) como tratamento da exacerbação pulmonar aguda (EPA) em escolares com fibrose cística (FC). Métodos: estudo do tipo analítico observacional, before-after, realizado no Hospital Infantil Joana de Gusmão, Florianópolis Santa Catarina. Foram incluídas crianças com diagnóstico de FC, entre seis e 15 anos, em internação para tratamento da exacerbação pulmonar aguda, no início (T1), durante (T2) e ao final (T3) da internação foi conduzida avaliação de escores específicos de EPA, dados antropométricos e realizada avaliação dos parâmetros do sistema respiratório pelo sistema de oscilometria de impulso (IOS) e espirometria. Foram obtidos, em prontuário, dados de colonização bacteriana, genótipo, gravidade da doença (Escore de Schwachman-Doershuk-ESD) e espirometria mais recente em estabilidade clínica. Aplicou-se o teste Shapiro-Wilk para análise da distribuição dos dados e os testes ANOVA de medidas repetidas, teste de Friedman, teste T pareado e Wilcoxon, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: participaram 16 crianças/adolescentes (68.8% meninas, 12.88±1.67anos). Houve aumento dos parâmetros da espirometria e dados antropométricos (p<0.005) no T3, bem como redução dos escores de EPA e do X5 (p<0.005) no T3. Conclusão: os dados apresentados nesse trabalho mostram melhora dos escores de EPA, dados antropométricos, parâmetros da espirometria e do parâmetro de recolhimento elástico do IOS (X5).RESUMODescritores: Fibrose cística, Exacerbação dos sintomas, Testes de função pulmonar, Mecânica respiratória (AU)
Objective: Evaluate the respiratory system parameters of children with cystic fibrosis (CF) during hospitalization for acute pulmonary exacerbation (APE) treatment. Methods: observational study before-after that occurred at the CF reference center. There were included children with cystic fibrosis (CF) between six to 15 years old hospitalized due to APE. The registration of the APE clinical scores, anthropometric data, and respiratory system (IOS and spirometry) evaluation occurred at the beginning (T1), during (T2), and at the end (T3) of the hospitalization. There were registered pathogens, genetic mutation, disease severity (Schwachman-Doershuk Score), and the most recent spirometry when they were clinically stable. The Shapiro-Wilk test was applied to analyze data distribution, and the repeated measure ANOVA, Friedman test, Tpaired test, and Wilcoxon test were performed to compare data, with a significance level set at 5%. Results: sixteen children/adolescents participated in the study (68.8% girls, 12.88±1.67 years old). The spirometric parameters, X5 parameter, and anthropometric data increased (p<0.005) and the APE scores decreased (p<0.005) at T3. Conclusion: APE scores, anthropometric data, spirometric parameters, and IOS elastic recoil parameter (X5) improved at the end of hospitalization (AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Respiratory Function Tests , Respiratory Mechanics , Cystic Fibrosis/drug therapy , Symptom Flare UpABSTRACT
El síndrome antisintetasa es una miopatía inflamatoria idiopática (MII) de origen autoinmune, poco frecuente, que se caracteriza por la presencia de autoanticuerpos antisintetasa ARNt (generalmente anti-Jo1), asociado frecuentemente a miositis, enfermedad pulmonar intersticial, poliartritis, manos de mecánico y fenómeno de Raynaud. Se reporta el caso de una mujer de 45 años de edad que presenta este síndrome con características fenotípicas de dermatomiositis y responde de forma favorable luego de la administración del tratamiento con glucocorticoides asociado a metotrexato.
Anti-synthetase syndrome is a rare autoimmune inflammatory myopathy characterized by autoantibodies against tRNA synthetases (most commonly anti-Jo1) with clinical features that include myositis, interstitial lung disease, polyarthritis, mechanic's hands and Raynaud's phenomenon. We report a 45-year-old woman who presented with dermatomyositis phenotypical features and a significant improvement with corticosteroids and metotrexate treatment.