Relação entre a Complacência Pulmonar Estática e a Falha de Extubação em Pacientes Pós-Operatório de Cirurgia Cardíaca / Relationship between Static Lung Compliance and Extubation Failure in Postoperative Cardiac Surgery Patients

Resumo Fundamento: Pouco explorada na decisão de extubação no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca, a complacência pulmonar estática seriamente afetada no procedimento cirúrgico pode levar à insuficiência respiratória e à falha na extubação. Objetivo: Avaliar a complacência pulmonar estática no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca e relacionar sua possível redução aos casos de falha na extubação dos pacientes submetidos ao método fast-track de extubação. Métodos: Foram incluídos pacientes que realizaram cirurgia cardíaca com uso de circulação extracorpórea (CEC) em um hospital universitário estadual admitidos na UTI sob sedação e bloqueio residual. Tiveram sua complacência pulmonar estática avaliada no ventilador mecânico por meio do software que utiliza o least squares fitting (LSF) para a medição. No período de 48 horas após a extubação os pacientes foram observados respeito à necessidade de reintubação por insuficiência respiratória. O nível de significância adotado para os testes estatísticos foi de 5%, ou seja, p<0,05. Resultados: Obtiveram sucesso na extubação 77 pacientes (75,49%) e falharam 25 (24,51%). Os pacientes que falharam na extubação tiveram a complacência pulmonar estática mais baixa quando comparados aos que tiveram sucesso (p<0,001). Identificamos o ponto de corte para complacência por meio da análise da curva Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (ROC) sendo o ponto de corte o valor da complacência <41ml/cmH2O associado com maior probabilidade de falha na extubação (p<0,001). Na análise de regressão múltipla, verificou-se a influência da complacência pulmonar (dividida pelo ponto de corte da curva ROC) com risco de falha 9,1 vezes maior para pacientes com complacência <41ml/cmH2O (p< 0,003). Conclusões: A complacência pulmonar estática <41ml/cmH2O é um fator que compromete o sucesso da extubação no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca.

Abstract Background: Static lung compliance, which is seriously affected during surgery, can lead to respiratory failure and extubation failure, which is little explored in the decision to extubate after cardiac surgery. Objective: To evaluate static lung compliance in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery and relate its possible reduction to cases of extubation failure in patients submitted to the fast-track method of extubation. Methods: Patients undergoing cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) at a state university hospital admitted to the ICU under sedation and residual block were included. Their static lung compliance was assessed on the mechanical ventilator using software that uses least squares fitting (LSF) for measurement. Within 48 hours of extubation, the patients were observed for the need for reintubation due to respiratory failure. The level of significance adopted for the statistical tests was 5%, i.e., p<0.05. Results: 77 patients (75.49%) achieved successful extubation and 25 (24.51%) failed extubation. Patients who failed extubation had lower static lung compliance compared to those who succeeded (p<0.001). We identified the cut-off point for compliance through analysis of the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (ROC), with the cut-off point being compliance <41ml/cmH2O associated with a higher probability of extubation failure (p<0.001). In the multiple regression analysis, the influence of lung compliance (divided by the ROC curve cut-off point) was found to be 9.1 times greater for patients with compliance <41ml/cmH2O (p< 0.003). Conclusions: Static lung compliance <41ml/cmH2O is a factor that compromises the success of extubation in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery.

360-degree pedicled inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique without face-down posturing for large idiopathic macular holes: a retrospective case series / Técnica de flap invertido de membrana limitante interna 360 graus pediculado sem posicionamento de cabeça para buracos maculares idiopáticos grandes: série retrospectiva de casos

ABSTRACT Purpose: This study aimed to determine closure rates of large idiopathic macular holes treated with pars plana vitrectomy and 360-degree pedicled inverted internal limiting membrane flap without face-down posturing and define visual improvement, types of macular hole closure, and external retina integrity as secondary outcomes. Methods: This retrospective case series analyzed all patients who were treated by vitrectomy, 360-degree pedicled inverted internal limiting membrane flap, and gas tamponade, without face-down posturing postoperatively. Age, sex, time of visual acuity reduction, other ocular pathologies, and lens status were collected. The best-corrected visual acuity and optical coherence tomography results were recorded during pre- and postoperative follow-up examinations (15 days and 2 months after surgery). Results: This study enrolled 20 eyes of 19 patients, and the mean age was 66 years. Optical coherence tomography performed 2 months after surgery revealed hole closure in 19 (95%) eyes. The median best-corrected visual acuity improved from +1.08 preoperatively to +0.66 LogMAR 2 months postoperatively (p<0.001), with a median of 20 letters of visual improvement (0.4 LogMAR) on the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study chart. V (47.36%)- and U (52.63%)-types of closure were observed. Conclusion: The 360-degree pedicled inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique, without face-down posturing, provided a high closure rate (95%), external layer recovery, and V- and U-type foveal closure contours, in addition to visual improvement in most cases of large macular holes (even macular holes >650 μm). This technique may be a viable alternative to patients in whom traditional postoperative face-down positioning for large macular hole treatment is not possible.

RESUMO Objetivo: Determinar as taxas de fechamento de buracos maculares idiopáticos grandes tratados com vitrectomia posterior e técnica de flap invertido 360 graus pediculado de membrana limitante interna, sem posicionamento de cabeça pós-operatório e definir melhora visual, tipos de fechamento do buraco macular e integridade das camadas retinianas externas como objetivo secundário. Métodos: Este estudo foi uma série retrospectiva de casos. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos a vitrectomia com flap invertido 360 graus pediculado de membrana limitante interna e tamponamento com gás, sem posição de cabeça no pós-operatório. Idade, gênero, tempo de redução da acuidade visual, outras patologias oculares e status do cristalino foram compilados. Medida de melhor acuidade visual corrigida e tomografia de coerência óptica foram registradas durante as visitas de pré e pós-operatório (15 dias e 2 meses após cirurgia). Resultados: Vinte olhos de 19 pacientes foram incluídos neste estudo. A idade média foi de sessenta e seis anos. Um total de 19 olhos (95%) atingiu fechamento do buraco, observado através das imagens de tomografia de coerência óptica após 2 meses de cirurgia. Melhor acuidade visual corrigida média aumentou +1,08 pré-operatória para +0,66 LogMAR em 2 meses de cirurgia (p<0,001), com média de 20 letras de melhora visual (0,4 LogMAR) na tabela do Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study. Dois tipos de fechamento do buraco foram observados: V (47,36%) e U (52,63%). Conclusão: A técnica de flap invertido 360 graus pediculado de membrana limitante interna, sem posicionamento de cabeça no pós-operatório promoveu elevada taxa de fechamento (95%), reestabelecimento das camadas retinianas externas, fechamento com contorno foveal dos tipos V e U, além de melhora visual na maioria dos casos de BMI gran des (mesmo nos buracos maiores que 650 μm). Esta técnica pode representar uma alternativa para o tratamento de buracos maculares grandes em pacientes impossibilitados de cumprir o tradicional posicionamento de cabeça pós-operatório.

Dependência de cuidados pré-operatórios e qualidade de recuperação pós-operatória de pacientes cirúrgicos / Dependencia de cuidados preoperatorios y calidad de recuperación posoperatoria de pacientes quirúrgicos / Preoperative care dependency and postoperative quality of recovery of the surgical patients

Resumo Objetivo O objetivo do estudo foi determinar a relação entre a dependência de cuidados pré-operatórios e a qualidade de recuperação no pós-operatório de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia. Métodos A amostra do estudo descritivo, transversal e correlacional foi composta por 215 pacientes. Um formulário de informações do paciente, a Care Dependency Scale e o questionário Quality of Recovery-40 item foram aplicados aos pacientes usando a técnica de entrevista face a face para a coleta de dados entre junho e dezembro de 2018. A ferramenta Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology foi utilizada neste estudo. Resultados Houve uma diferença estatisticamente significativa entre as pontuações médias da Care Dependency Scale e do Quality of Recovery-40 item Scale dos pacientes e seus domínios conforto físico, independência física e dor em termos de faixas etárias e sexo (p<0,05). Foi encontrada uma correlação positiva e moderada entre a dependência de cuidados dos pacientes e a independência física. Conclusão Quando o nível de dependência de cuidados diminuiu, os pacientes precisaram de menos assistência durante a recuperação no período pós-operatório, pois conseguiram realizar suas atividades diárias de forma independente.

Resumen Objetivo El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la relación entre la dependencia de cuidados preoperatorios y calidad de recuperación en el posoperatorio de pacientes sometidos a cirugía. Métodos La muestra del estudio descriptivo, transversal y correlacional estuvo compuesta por 215 pacientes. Se aplicó a los pacientes un formulario de información del paciente, la Care Dependency Scale y el cuestionario Quality of Recovery-40 item, mediante la técnica de entrevista cara a cara para la recopilación de datos, entre junio y diciembre de 2018. Se utilizó la herramienta Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology en este estudio. Resultados Hubo una diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre el puntaje promedio de la Care Dependency Scale y del Quality of Recovery-40 item Scale de los pacientes y los dominios bienestar físico, independencia física y dolor en términos de grupos de edad y sexo (p<0,05). Se observó una correlación positiva y moderada entre la dependencia de cuidados de los pacientes y la independencia física. Conclusión Cuando el nivel de dependencia de cuidados disminuyó, los pacientes necesitaron menos atención durante la recuperación en el período posoperatorio, ya que pudieron realizar sus actividades diarias de forma independiente.

Abstract Objective The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between preoperative care dependency and postoperative quality of recovery in patients undergoing surgery. Methods The sample of the descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational study consisted of 215 patients. A Patient Information Form, the Care Dependency Scale and the Recovery Quality-40 Scale were applied to the patients through face-to-face interview technique in order to collect the data between June and December 2018. This study adhered to Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology guidelines. Results There was a statistically significant difference between Care Dependency Scale and the Recovery Quality-40 Scale mean scores of the patients and their physical comfort, physical independence, and pain in terms of age groups and genders (p<.05). A positive and moderate correlation was found between the patients' care dependency and physical independence. Conclusion It was observed that when the care dependency level decreased, the patients needed less assistance throughout the postoperative recovery period, as they were able to carry out their daily activities independently.

Evaluation of early ocular discomfort after glaucoma surgery: trabeculectomy versus Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation

ABSTRACT Purpose: This study aims to compare the initial ocular discomfort symptoms resulting from trabeculectomy and Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation surgeries. Methods: A prospective comparative study was conducted. The evaluation of ocular discomfort employed a questionnaire designed to identify the frequency and severity of distinct symptoms: ocular pain, general discomfort, tearing, foreign body sensation, and burning. This questionnaire was administered prior to surgery as a baseline, and subsequently at 7, 30, and 90 days post-surgery. Simultaneously, the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) was applied at these same time intervals. Results: The study encompassed a total of 17 patients (9 undergoing trabeculectomy and 8 undergoing Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation). The Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation group exhibited higher tearing levels at baseline (p=0.038). However, no statistically significant differences in symptoms were observed between the two surgeries at 7 and 30 days post-surgery. At the 90-day mark following surgery, patients who had undergone trabeculectomy reported a significantly higher foreign body sensation (p=0.004). Although OSDI scores did not differ between groups at baseline, the trabeculectomy group showed significantly higher OSDI scores than the Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation group at 7, 30, and 90 days after surgery (p<0.05). Conclusion: Post-surgery, patients who had undergone trabeculectomy experienced increased foreign body sensation. Trabeculectomy appears to cause greater early postoperative ocular discomfort compared to the Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation group.

Post-operative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis: A meta-review on systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Introduction: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are common complications in surgical patients undergoing general anesthesia, and multiple strategies have been suggested to prevent them. Objective: To describe the available evidence on the effectiveness of pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies for preventing PONV in adults undergoing surgery under general anesthesia, as reported in previous meta-analyses and systematic reviews. Methodology: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses was conducted. Searches were performed in PubMed, EBSCO, EMBASE, Cochrane Database, Science Direct, and Scopus, without restrictions as to gender, clinical condition, or date of publication, including articles in Spanish, French, and English only. Two reviewers independently and in duplicate did the screening, data extraction, quality evaluation, and risk of bias assessment according to AMSTAR-2. The PRISMA and PRIOR statements were followed for reporting. PROSPERO registration number CRD42021251999. Results: Out of 80 candidate articles, three were viable for meta-analysis. 1.5 mg to 18 mg doses of Dexamethasone showed a significant reduction in the risk of PONV, with a RR of 0.48 (95 % CI 0.41-0.57; p<0.001), I2=63 % (p=0.07), and a NNTc of 5 and 7. Other effective strategies included the use of acoustic stimulation/acupuncture/acupressure, 5HT3 antagonists, NK1 antagonists, gabapentinoids, haloperidol, droperidol, metoclopramide, midazolam, mirtazapine, among others. The risk of publication bias was low. Conclusion: Different strategies are effective for PONV prophylaxis in surgeries under general anesthesia. Dexamethasone shows the best available evidence at the moment. The documented methodological quality suggests the need for better studies to establish the effectiveness of the strategies.

Introducción: Las náuseas y el vómito posoperatorios (NVPO) son comunes en pacientes quirúrgicos bajo anestesia general y se han planteado múltiples estrategias para prevenirlos. Objetivo: Describir la evidencia disponible sobre la efectividad de las estrategias farmacológicas y no farmacológicas para prevenir las NVPO en adultos sometidos a cirugía bajo anestesia general, según lo descrito en metaanálisis y revisiones sistemáticas previas. Metodología: Se realizó una metarrevisión de revisiones sistemáticas y metaanálisis. Se ejecutaron búsquedas en PubMed, EBSCO, Embase, Cochrane Database, ScienceDirect y Scopus, sin restricción por sexo, condición clínica ni fecha de publicación, solo de artículos en español, francés e inglés. Dos revisores llevaron a cabo tamizaje, extracción de datos, evaluación de calidad y riesgo de sesgo según AMSTAR-2, de manera independiente y en duplicado. Se siguieron las declaraciones PRISMA y PRIOR para el reporte, previo registro en Prospero CRD42021251999. Resultados: De 80 artículos candidatos, se seleccionaron tres viables para realización de metaanálisis. La dexametasona entre 1,5 mg y 18 mg mostró un RR=0,48 (IC95 % [0,41-0,57]; p<0,001), I2=63 % (p=0,07) y un NNTc 5 y 7. Otras estrategias efectivas incluyen el uso de acuestimulación/acupuntura/acupresión, antagonistas 5HT3, antagonistas NK1, gabapentinoides, haloperidol, droperidol, metoclopramida, midazolam, mirtazapina, entre otras. El riesgo de sesgo de las publicaciones fue bajo. Conclusión: Diferentes estrategias son efectivas para profilaxis NVPO en cirugías con anestesia general. Dexametasona presenta la mejor evidencia disponible al momento. La calidad metodológica documentada sugiere la necesidad de realizar mejores trabajos para determinar la efectividad de las estrategias.

Cuidados pós-operatórios em reconstrução com retalhos de ferida traumática em membro inferior: revisão de escopo / Postoperative care in reconstruction with flaps of a traumatic lower limb wound: scope review / Cuidados postoperatorios en reconstrucción con colgajos de herida traumática de miembro inferior: revisión del alcance

Objetivo: mapear os cuidados pós-operatórios em reconstrução com retalhos cirúrgicos de ferida traumática em membro inferior. Método: revisão de escopo desenvolvida de acordo com as recomendações do Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual em bases de dados referenciais, portais de informação e literatura cinzenta. Foram traçadas duas estratégias de busca para amplo alcance das publicações. Resultados: identificados dez cuidados pós-operatórios nas reconstruções com retalhos cirúrgicos em membro inferior relacionados a momentos específicos desta fase. Sendo categorizados em: 1) Cuidados no pós-operatório imediato, 2) Cuidados no pós-operatório mediato e 3) Transição do Cuidado. Conclusão: embora as reconstruções com retalhos cirúrgicos sejam um tratamento consolidado, a assistência pós-operatória ainda é incipiente quanto aos cuidados recomendados. Não há consenso sobre a implementação dos cuidados no manejo pós-operatório. O monitoramento dos retalhos cirúrgicos, clínico ou por dispositivos, foi o único cuidado contemplado em todas as publicações selecionadas, considerado essencial no pós-operatório independente da fase.

Objective: to map postoperative care in reconstruction with surgical flaps of a traumatic wound in the lower limb. Method: scope review developed according to the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual in reference databases, information portals and gray literature. Two search strategies were designed for the wide reach of publications. Results: ten postoperative care procedures were identified and related to specific moments in this phase. Being categorized into: 1) Care in the immediate postoperative period, 2) Care in the mediate postoperative period and 3) Transition of Care. Conclusion: although reconstructions with surgical flaps are a consolidated treatment, postoperative care is still incipient in terms of recommended care. There is no consensus on the implementation of care in postoperative management. The monitoring of surgical flaps, clinical or by devices, was the only care considered in all selected publications, considered essential in the postoperative period, regardless of the phase.

Objetivo: mapear los cuidados postoperatorios en la reconstrucción con colgajos quirúrgicos de una herida traumática en miembro inferior. Método: revisión del alcance desarrollada según las recomendaciones del Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual (Manual del Revisor del Instituto Joanna Briggs) en bases de datos referenciales, portales de información y literatura gris. Se diseñaron dos estrategias de búsqueda para el amplio alcance de las publicaciones. Resultados: se identificaron diez procedimientos de cuidados postoperatorios relacionados con momentos específicos de esta fase. Siendo categorizados en: 1) Atención en el postoperatorio inmediato, 2) Atención en el postoperatorio mediato y 3) Transición de la Atención. Conclusión: si bien las reconstrucciones con colgajos quirúrgicos son un tratamiento consolidado, los cuidados postoperatorios aún son incipientes. No existe consenso sobre la implementación de los cuidados en el manejo postoperatorio. El seguimiento de los colgajos quirúrgicos, clínico o por dispositivo, fue el único cuidado abordado en todas las publicaciones seleccionadas, considerado fundamental en el postoperatorio, independientemente de la etapa.

Early or Delay? The Most Suitable Rehabilitation Protocol for "No Man's Land" Injury: Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis - 20 Years Trends / Precoce ou tardio? O protocolo de reabilitação mais adequado para lesão na região 'terra de ninguém': Metanálise com análise sequencial de ensaios - Tendências de 20 anos

Abstract Objective The aim of this study is to analyze various rehabilitation protocol and determine which methods will yield a better outcome. Methods The database reports were searched within 1990 until 2020, using PubMed, Cochrane library database, Ovid, Medline, and the other several published trials. A statistical analysis was made from Review Manager and Trial Sequential Analysis (TSA). Result The mean of re-rupture rate is 3.3% (n= 8) in the combination protocol until 8% (n= 48) in CAM protocol. Meta-analyses found no significant difference between Kleinert vs CAM in re-rupture rate. Also no significant difference in Duran vs CAM in rerupture rate. In Trial Sequential Analysis (TSA), the z-curve does not cross both of the trial sequential boundaries, a further trial with larger sample will be required. The TSA of flexion contracture CAM vs Kleinert was indicated that CAM protocol may be superior than Kleinert to reduce the incidence of flexion contracture. For the range of mean flexion contracture 6.6% (n= 18) in CAM to 23.6% (n= 76) in Kleinert protocol. Conclusion Current meta-analysis proposed that the combination technique will result less re-rupture incidence and better functional outcome in flexor zone II injuries than other techniques. The CAM method also results less flexion contracture than others. However, a further meta-analyses with larger sample trials will be required to confirm this review's conclusion.

Resumo Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo é analisar vários protocolos de reabilitação e determinar quais métodos produzem um melhor resultado. Métodos Os relatórios dos bancos de dados foram pesquisados entre 1990 e 2020, usando PubMed, banco de dados da biblioteca Cochrane, Ovid, Medline e vários outros ensaios publicados. Uma análise estatística foi feita a partir do Review Manager e Trial Sequential Analysis (TSA). Resultado A taxa média de re-ruptura é de 3,3% (n = 8) no protocolo combinado, e até 8% (n = 48) no protocolo de Movimento Ativo Controlado (MAC). As metanálises não encontraram diferença significativa entre Kleinert vs MAC na taxa de re-ruptura. Também não há diferença significativa entre Duran e MAC na taxa de re-ruptura. Na Trial Sequential Analysis (TSA), a curva z não cruza ambos os limites sequenciais de ensaio, será necessário um ensaio adicional com amostra maior. A TSA de contratura em flexão MAC vs Kleinert indicou que o protocolo MAC pode ser superior ao Kleinert para reduzir a incidência de contratura em flexão. Para a faixa de contratura média em flexão de 6,6% (n = 18) no MAC a 23,6% (n = 76) no protocolo Kleinert. Conclusão A metanálise atual propôs que a técnica combinada resultará em menor incidência de re-ruptura e melhor resultado funcional em lesões da zona flexora II do que outras técnicas. O método MAC também resulta em menos contratura em flexão do que outros. No entanto, serão necessárias mais metanálises com estudos com amostras maiores para confirmar a conclusão desta revisão.

Assessment of pain and quality of life in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a cohort study

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate postoperative pain and quality of life in patients undergoing median sternotomy. METHODS: A cohort study was carried out on a sample of 30 patients who underwent elective cardiac surgery by longitudinal median sternotomy. Patients were interviewed at Intensive Care Unit discharge and hospital discharge, when the Visual Numeric Scale and the Brief Pain Inventory were applied, and 2 weeks after hospital discharge, when the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref questionnaire was administered. The normality of the results was analyzed by the Shapiro-Wilk test, and Wilcoxon Rank Sum and McNemar tests were utilized for the analysis of numerical and categorical variables. For correlation between numerical variables, Spearman's linear correlation test was applied. To compare numerical variables, Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests were applied. Differences between groups were considered significant when the p-value was <0.05. RESULTS: Between Intensive Care Unit and hospital discharge, there was a reduction in median pain intensity assessed by the Visual Numeric Scale from 5.0 to 2.0 (p<0.001), as well as in eight Brief Pain Inventory parameters: worst pain intensity in the last 24 h (p=0.001), analgesic relief (p=0.035), and pain felt right now (p=0.009); and in interference in daily activities (p<0.001), mood (p=0.017), ability to walk (p<0.001), relationship with other people (p=0.005), and sleep (p=0.006). Higher pain intensity at Intensive Care Unit discharge was associated with worse performance in the psychological domain of quality of life at out-of-hospital follow-up. CONCLUSION: Proper management of post-sternotomy pain in the Intensive Care Unit may imply better quality of life at out-of-hospital follow-up.

Relationship between Degree of Dependency and Hospitalization Time of Surgical Patients / Relación entre grado de dependencia y el tiempo de hospitalización de pacientes quirúrgicos / Relação entre grau de dependência e tempo de internação de pacientes cirúrgicos atendidos em hospital regional

Objective. This work sought to establish the relationship between the degree of dependency with hospitalization time of patients intervened surgically in a regional hospital of Peru. Methods. The study was analytical, cross-sectional with retrospective data collection, studying 380 patients treated in the surgical service at Regional hospital Docente in the municipality of Cajamarca (Peru). The patients' demographic and clinical information was obtained from the daily care records in the hospital's surgery service. The univariate description was conducted through absolute and relative frequencies and confidence intervals for proportions at 95%; for the association between the degree of dependency and hospitalization time Log Rank (Mantel-Cox) ­ Chi-square was applied, as well as the Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, with statistical significance of p<0.05. Results. The study had 53.4% male patients, with mean age of 35.3 years, referrals from operating room (64.7%), surgery specialty (66.6%) and the most-frequent surgical intervention was appendectomy (49.7%). Mean hospitalization time was 10 days; 88.1% of the patients had grade-II dependency. The degree of patient dependency had a significant impact on the days of post-surgery hospitalization with direct relationship between both variables (p=0.038). Conclusion. Hospitalization time is determined by the degree of dependency of patients subjected to a surgical intervention; thereby, it is fundamental to anticipate all the necessary resources for proper care management.

Objetivo. Establecer la relación entre el grado de dependencia con el tiempo de hospitalización de pacientes intervenidos quirúrgicamente en un hospital regional de Perú. Métodos. El estudio fue analítico, transversal con toma retrospectiva de la información. Se estudiaron 380 pacientes atendidos en el servicio de cirugía del Hospital Regional Docente de Cajamarca (Perú). La información demográfica y clínica de los pacientes se obtuvo del registro de atenciones diarias del servicio de cirugía del hospital. La descripción univariada se hizo a través de frecuencias absolutas y relativas e intervalos de confianza para proporciones al 95% y para la asociación entre el grado de dependencia y el tiempo de hospitalización se aplicó Log Rank (Mantel-Cox) ­ Chi-cuadrado y el análisis de supervivencia de Kaplan-Meier, con una significancia estadística de p<0.05. Resultados. El 53.4% de pacientes fueron varones, con edad promedio de 35.3 años, referidos de sala de operaciones (64.7%), especialidad de cirugía (66.6%) y la intervención quirúrgica más frecuente fue la apendicectomía (49.7%). El tiempo medio de hospitalización fue de 10 días, el 88.1% de pacientes tuvieron dependencia de grado II. El grado de dependencia de los pacientes repercutió significativamente en los días de hospitalización pos-cirugía con una relación directa entre ambas variables (p=0.038). Conclusión. El tiempo de hospitalización está determinado por el grado de dependencia que presentan los pacientes que son sometidos a una intervención quirúrgica, por ello es fundamental la previsión de todos los recursos necesarios para la gestión adecuada del cuidado.

Objetivo. Estabelecer a relação entre o grau de dependência e o tempo de internação de pacientes operados em um hospital regional do Peru. Métodos. O estudo foi transversal analítico com obtenção retrospectiva de informações. Foram estudados 380 pacientes atendidos no serviço de cirurgia do Hospital Universitário Regional do município de Cajamarca (Peru). As informações demográficas e clínicas dos pacientes foram obtidas da ficha de atendimento diário do serviço de cirurgia do hospital. Resultados. 53.4% dos doentes eram do sexo masculino, com idade média de 35.3 anos, provenientes do bloco operatório (64.7%), especialidade cirúrgica (66.6%) e a intervenção cirúrgica mais frequente foi a apendicectomia (49.7%). O tempo médio de internação foi de 10 dias, 88.1% dos pacientes apresentavam dependência grau II. De acordo com o teste de Log Rank (Mantel-Cox) o grau de dependência dos pacientes teve impacto significativo nos dias de internação após a cirurgia com relação direta entre ambas as variáveis (p=0.038). Conclusão. O tempo de internação é determinado pelo grau de dependência apresentado pelos pacientes que se submetem à cirurgia, portanto, é essencial fornecer todos os recursos necessários para o gerenciamento adequado de seus cuidados.

Medidas para optimizar cuidados post rinoplastia. Revisión sistemática de la literatura / Measures to optimize rhinoplasty post operative care, systematic review of the literature

Introducción: El cuidado postoperatorio de la rinoplastia ha evolucionado, paralelamente, al desarrollo de la técnica quirúrgica. Existen varias recomendaciones, sin embargo, hay una gran variabilidad interprofesional de las indicaciones post quirúrgicas. Objetivo: Realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura científica sobre los cuidados post operatorios de la rinoplastia. Material y Método: Para la realización de este estudio se llevaron a cabo búsquedas en PubMed y en Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews con los perfiles: ([rhinoplasty] AND [post operative care]) y ([rhinoplasty] AND [post surgical care]). Se seleccionaron los artículos publicados en los últimos 10 años, desde 2013 hasta 2023, ambos inclusive. Resultados: Los documentos analizados recogen la evidencia de los diferentes métodos de cuidados post quirúrgicos en rinoplastia. Estos confirman la utilización de corticoides en el período postoperatorio, así como el reposo en 90° y exponen la variabilidad interprofesional que existe en el protocolo postquirúrgico de esta cirugía. Conclusión: El uso de corticoides y el reposo en 90° disminuyen las complicaciones postquirúrgicas de la rinoplastia. Debe existir una clara información sobre lo que el paciente debe esperar post cirugía. El uso de opioides debe ser restringido y la analgesia debe ser multimodal. Es preciso realizar estudios futuros con mayor nivel de evidencia y tener protocolos uniformes para la práctica clínica.

Introduction: The postoperative care of rhinoplasty has evolved along with the development of the surgical technique. There are several recommendations, however there is enormous interprofessional variability of post-surgical indications. Aim: To carry out a systematic review of the scientific literature on rhinoplasty postoperative care. Material and Method: To carry out this study, searches were carried out in PubMed and in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews with the profiles: ([rhinoplasty] AND [post operative care]) and ([rhinoplasty] AND [post surgical care]). Articles published in the last 10 years were selected, from 2013 to 2023, both inclusive. Results: The documents analyzed collect the evidence of the different methods of post-surgical care in rhinoplasty, they confirm the use of corticosteroids in the postoperative period as well as rest at 90° and expose the interprofessional variability that exists in the post-surgical protocol of this surgery. Conclusion: The use of corticosteroids and rest at 90° reduce the post-surgical complications of rhinoplasty. There must be clear information about what the patient should expect post surgery. The use of opioids must be restricted and analgesia must be multimodal. It is necessary to carry out future studies with a higher level of evidence and have uniform protocols for clinical practice.

Efficacy of modified prescription of Bushen Huoxue Decoction combined with Zhengguling Capsule after surgical treatment of osteoporotic fractures / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the clinical application value of modified prescription of Bushen Huoxue Decoction combined with Zhengguling Capsule after surgical treatment of osteoporotic fracture. Methods:Eighty patients undergoing surgical treatment of osteoporotic fractures in Jiamusi Orthopedic Hospital from January 2019 to January 2021 were included in this study. They were randomly divided into a control group ( n = 40, receiving routine western medicine treatment) and a study group ( n = 40, receiving adjuvant treatment with modified prescription of Bushen Huoxue Decoction combined with Zhengguling Capsule based on routine western medicine treatment). All patients were treated for 6 consecutive months. The Fugl-Meyer Assessment scale score of motor function, traditional Chinese medicine symptom score, modified Barthel Index (MBI) score, bone mineral density T value at different treatment time points, clinical efficacy, and incidence of adverse reactions were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. Results:At 1, 2, 3 and 6 months of treatment, the T value of bone mineral density in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group (all P < 0.001). At the end of treatment, the modified Barthel Index and the Fugl-Meyer Assessment scale score in the study group were (78.05 ± 4.26) points and (88.53 ± 2.35) points, which were significantly greater than (70.02 ± 6.58) points and (82.75 ± 2.44) points in the control group ( t = 6.49, 13.92, both P < 0.05). At the end of treatment, the symptom score in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group ( P < 0.001). Total response rate in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group [97.5% (39/40) vs. 80.0% (32/40), χ2 = 6.14, P < 0.05]. There was no significant difference in incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups ( P > 0.05). Conclusion:Modified prescription of Bushen Huoxue Decoction combined with Zhengguling Capsule can effectively improve motor ability and increase bone mineral density T value in patients after surgical treatment for osteoporotic fracture.

La recuperación empieza antes de la Cirugía

Un paciente que se somete a una cirugía mayor se enfrenta a un factor estresante importante. Dependiendo de la mag nitud de la cirugía, la respuesta al estrés quirúrgico puede alterar los procesos metabólicos y la homeostasis. A pesar de cualquier complicación quirúrgica, se ha demostrado que las cirugías mayores reducen la capacidad fisiológica y funcional del individuo. Al mismo tiempo, la inactividad y el reposo en cama pueden inducir una rápida atrofia muscular. Estas consecuencias se asocian a perores resultados quirúrgicos. La pre-habilitación quirúrgica es un enfoque innovador en el campo de la medicina que busca mejorar los resultados de los pacientes sometidos a cirugía mediante la optimización de su estado físico y mental antes de la intervención quirúrgica. A diferencia de la rehabilitación, que se lleva a cabo después de la cirugía para ayudar en la recuperación, la pre-habilitación se realiza antes de la operación con el objetivo de preparar al paciente de manera integral. El objetivo principal de la pre-habilitación quirúrgica es minimizar los efectos negativos de la cirugía, acelerar la recuperación y mejorar la calidad de vida después de la intervención. Para lograr esto, se implementan diferentes intervenciones multidisciplinarias que abordan aspectos físicos, emocionales y nutricionales del paciente. En este artículo, exploramos el concepto de prehabilitación como una herramienta eficaz para mejorar los resultados de las intervenciones quirúrgicas. Discutimos diferentes estrategias y enfoques que pueden implementarse como parte de la prehabilitación quirúrgica, con el objetivo de minimizar complicaciones, acelerar la recuperación y mejorar la calidad de vida postoperatoria. Además, examinamos la evidencia actual disponible y resaltamos la necesidad de futuras investigaciones para validar y ampliar el conocimiento sobre esta prometedora área en la medicina perioperatoria.

Patients undergoing major surgery face an important stress factor. Depending on the significance of the surgery, response to surgical stress may alter metabolic processes and surgical stress response. Despite any surgical complication, there is evidence that major surgeries reduce the physiological and functional capacity of individuals. Simultaneously, inactivity and bed rest may result in rapid muscle atrophy. These consequences are often associated to worsened surgical outcome. Prehabilitation in patients undergoing surgery constitutes an innovative approach in the field of medicine that seeks to improve surgical outcome of patients by optimizing their physical and mental conditions before surgery. Unlike rehabilitation that takes place after surgery to contribute to recovery, prehabilitation is done before surgery and aims to the comprehensive preparation of patients. The main objective of surgical prehabilitation is to minimize the negative effects of surgery, accelerate recovery and improve the quality of life after surgery. To that end, different multidisciplinary interventions are applied to address physical, emotional and nutritional aspects of patients. The study explores the concept of rehabilitation as an effective tool to improve patient's outcome after surgery. Different strategies and approaches that may be implemented as part of surgical rehabilitation are discussed, with the purpose of minimizing complications, accelerating recovery and improving postoperative quality of life. Besides, the study analyzes current evidence available and emphasize on the need to conduct further research to validate and amplify knowledge on this promising area o perioperative medicine.

Um paciente submetido a uma cirurgia de grande porte enfrenta um grande estressor. Dependendo da magnitude da cirurgia, a resposta ao estresse cirúrgico pode alterar os processos metabólicos e a homeostase. Independentemente das possíveis complicações cirúrgicas, as cirurgias de grande porte demonstraram reduzir a capacidade fisiológica e funcional do indivíduo. Ao mesmo tempo, a inatividade e o repouso no leito podem induzir uma rápida atrofia muscular. Essas consequências estão associadas a piores resultados cirúrgicos. A pré-habilitação cirúrgica é uma abordagem inovadora na área da medicina que busca melhorar os resultados dos pacientes submetidos à cirurgia, otimizando seu estado físico e mental antes da cirurgia. Ao contrário da reabilitação, que é realizada após a cirurgia para auxiliar na recuperação, a pré-habilitação é realizada antes da operação com o objetivo de preparar o paciente de forma integral. O principal objetivo da pré-habilitação cirúrgica é minimizar os efeitos negativos da cirurgia, acelerar a recuperação e melhorar a qualidade de vida após a cirurgia. Para conseguir isso, são implementadas diferentes intervenções multidisciplinares que abordam aspectos físicos, emocionais e nutricionais do paciente. Neste artigo, exploramos o conceito de pré-habilitação como uma ferramenta eficaz para melhorar os resultados das intervenções cirúrgicas. Discutimos diferentes estratégias e abordagens que podem ser implementadas como parte da pré-habilitação cirúrgica, com o objetivo de minimizar complicações, acelerar a recuperação e melhorar a qualidade de vida pós-operatória. Além disso, revisamos as evidências atualmente disponíveis e destacamos a necessidade de pesquisas futuras para validar e expandir o conhecimento sobre essa promissora área da medicina perioperatória.

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Comparative Exercise between Patients from the BYPASS Registry and Patients from a University Hospital

ABSTRACT Introduction: The coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) data provided by the Brazilian Registry of Cardiovascular Surgeries in Adults (BYPASS) Registry is a Brazilian reality. Objective: To carry out a comparative exercise between the BYPASS Registry published data and data from patients operated on in a randomly chosen period (2013-2015) at Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMRP-USP). Methods: This is a retrospective study reviewing 173 electronic medical records of CABG patients from the HCFMRP-USP. These data were compared with the BYPASS Registry published data. Chi-square test was used to verify the changes within the prevalence of adequate/inadequate biochemical tests before and after surgery. The sample was divided into groups consistent with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time (CPB ≤ 120 minutes and CPB > 120 minutes). For the complications, prevalence by the chi-square test was adopted. Significant P-values are < 0.05. Results: The comparative operative data of the BYPASS Registry and the HCFMRP-USP patients were quite similar, except for the isolate use of only arterial grafts, which was more frequent on HCFMRP-USP patients (30.8% vs. 15.9%), and the use of radial artery, also more frequent on HCFMRP-USP patients (48.8% vs. 1.1%) Conclusion: The comparative study suggested that the BYPASS Registry should be a reference for CABG quality control.

Can Posterior Pericardial Incision Truly Improve Postoperative Complications After Cardiac Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

ABSTRACT Introduction: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and pericardial effusion are important factors affecting prognosis after cardiac surgery. Recently, it has been reported that posterior pericardiotomy (PP) can effectively prevent the occurrence of POAF and pericardial effusion. To validate these conclusions and guide clinical practice, we conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis. Methods: We searched multiple databases for manuscripts published before July 2022 on the use of PP to prevent POAF and pericardial effusion and included only randomized controlled trials. The main outcome was atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting, and secondary outcomes were included. Results: This meta-analysis included 14 randomized controlled trials with a total of 2275 patients. Meta-analysis showed that the incidence of POAF after cardiac surgery in the PP group was significantly lower than that in the control group (risk ratio=0.48; 95% confidence interval=0.33~0.69; P<0.00001). PP effectively reduced postoperative pericardial effusion (risk ratio=0.34, 95% confidence interval=0.21-0.55; P<0.00001). Conclusion: PP has shown good results in preventing POAF, pericardial effusion, and other complications, which indicates that PP is a safe and effective surgical method, but attention still needs to be paid to the potential risk of coagulation dysfunction caused by PP.

Calidad de los registros de enfermería en el posoperatorio / Quality of Postoperative Nursing Records

Introducción: Los registros de enfermería se utilizan para comunicar la información del paciente entre las enfermeras y el equipo multidisciplinario durante todo el período perioperatorio. Sin embargo, hay estudios que muestran que las prácticas de documentación de las enfermeras se caracterizan por la subjetividad, la aleatoriedad y la mala calidad. Objetivo: Analizar la evidencia en la literatura científica sobre la calidad de los registros de enfermería en el posoperatorio. Métodos: Revisión integradora de literatura basada en las directrices del PRISMA en las bases de datos LILACS, PubMed, BDENF, Web of Science, Scopus y Embase. Los artículos fueron seleccionados con los siguientes descriptores: "calidad de la atención de salud", "atención posoperatoria", "registros de enfermería". Para la estrategia de búsqueda se utilizaron los operadores booleanos AND y OR, con búsqueda conjunta e individual. Los criterios de inclusión fueron abordar la calidad de los registros de enfermería en el título o resumen, ser un artículo de investigación y estar publicado en su totalidad. Se excluyó la literatura gris y los estudios que no respondieron a la pregunta de investigación. El procesamiento y análisis de los datos se llevó a cabo con la ayuda del software Rayyan QCRI® y Microsoft Excel®, donde se organizaron artículos con información metodológica y temática. Conclusión: Las prácticas de registros de enfermería son incipientes. Fue clara la necesidad de un mayor apoyo de la gerencia de las instituciones de salud en la implementación del registro de enfermería concomitante al proceso de enfermería y educación continua(AU)

Introduction: Nursing records are used to communicate patient information between nurses and the multidisciplinary team throughout the perioperative period. However, studies show that nurses' documentation practices are characterized by subjectivity, randomness, and poor quality. Objective: To analyze the evidence in the scientific literature on the quality of postoperative nursing records. Methods: Integrative literature review based on PRISMA guidelines in LILACS, PubMed, BDENF, Web of Science, Scopus and Embase databases. Articles were selected with the following descriptors: "quality of health care", "postoperative care", "nursing records". For the search strategy, the Boolean operators AND and OR were used, with joint and individual search. Inclusion criteria were to address the quality of nursing records in the title or abstract, to be a research article, and to be published in full. Gray literature and studies that did not answer the research question were excluded. Data processing and analysis was carried out using Rayyan QCRI® and Microsoft Excel® software, where articles were organized with methodological and thematic information. Conclusion: Nursing records practices are incipient. It was clear the need for greater support from the management of health institutions in the implementation of the nursing registry concomitant to the nursing process and continuing education(AU)

Effect of the alveolar recruitment manoeuvre on pulmonary complications in the immediate postoperative period of cardiac surgery: preliminary results of a randomised controlled trial / Efeito da manobra de recrutamento alveolar em complicações pulmonares no pós-operatório imediato de cirurgia cardíaca: resultados preliminares de ensaio clínico randomizado

Introducion: given the great variability in ventilation protocols, postoperative management, characteristics of the alveolar recruitment maneuver (ARM) (frequency, duration and intensity) and tolerability in patients undergoing cardiac surgery (CS), this study investigates whether ARM is beneficial in this area. situation in order to standardize its use. Objective: we investigated the effectiveness of ARM against pulmonary complications (PCs) immediately after CS. Methods: this randomised clinical trial included 134 patients aged >18 years who underwent coronary artery bypass graft or valve replacement surgery at our institution between February and September 2019. Participants were allocated to receive standard physiotherapy (control group [CG], n=67) or standard physiotherapy plus ARM (intervention group [IG], n=67). Results: there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of PCs between the CG and IG groups (p=0.85). ARM did not improve gas exchange or lower total mechanical ventilation time, reintubation requirement, or intensive care unit and hospital stay. Conclusions: prophylactic ARM does not decrease the insufficiency of PCs in the postoperative period of CS, it did not improve gas exchange, nor did it reduce the time of MV. MRA was associated with an increased risk of hemodynamic instability. Patients must be screened before performing ARM.

Introdução: dada a grande variabilidade nos protocolos de ventilação, manejo pós-operatório, características da manobra de recrutamento alveolar (MRA) (frequência, duração e intensidade) e tolerabilidade em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia cardíaca (CC), este estudo investiga se a MRA é benéfica nesta área, a fim de padronizar seu uso. Objetivo: investigou-se a eficácia da MRA contra complicações pulmonares (CPs) imediatamente após a CC. Metodologia: este ensaio clínico randomizado incluiu 134 pacientes com idade > 18 anos submetidos à cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio ou cirurgia de substituição valvar em nossa instituição entre fevereiro e setembro de 2019. Os participantes foram alocados para receber fisioterapia padrão (grupo controle [GC], n=67) ou fisioterapia padrão com adição da MRA (grupo intervenção [GI], n=67). Resultados: não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa na incidência de CPs entre os grupos GC e GI (p=0,85). A MRA não melhorou as trocas gasosas ou reduziu o tempo total de ventilação mecânica, necessidade de reintubação na unidade de terapia intensiva e internação hospitalar. Conclusão: a MRA profilática não diminui a incidência de CPs no pós-operatório de CC, não melhora as trocas gasosas, nem reduziu o tempo de VM. A MRA foi associada a um risco aumentado de instabilidade hemodinâmica. Os pacientes devem ser avaliados antes de realizar MRA.

A mobilização precoce está associada à melhor funcionalidade no pós-operatório de cirurgias abdominais? / Is early mobilization associated with better functionality after abdominal surgery? / ¿Se asocia la movilización temprana con una mejor funcionalidad después de las cirugías abdominales?

Introdução: Pacientes submetidos a grandes cirurgias abdominais apresentam riscos de complicações pós-operatórias. A mobilização precoce vem sendo implementada e cada vez mais aplicada, no intuito de prevenir esses eventos. Objetivo: Demonstrar se a mobilização precoce está associada à melhor funcionalidade no pós-operatório de cirurgias abdominais. Métodos: Revisão integrativa de literatura realizada por meio de uma busca bibliográfica junto aos bancos de dados: BVS, Scielo, PedRO e Pubmed por meio dos descritores: mobilização precoce, deambulação precoce, cuidados pós-operatórios, período pós-operatório, estado funcional, exercício físico, reabilitação, funcionalidade e cirurgia abdominal, nos idiomas inglês, português e espanhol. Resultados: A amostra final foi constituída por 08 artigos científicos, que foram estruturados em forma de quadro para apresentação de suas principais características, dos métodos e os principais resultados. Conclusão: A mobilização precoce está associada ao retorno rápido à funcionalidade da linha de base pré- operatória, as atividades de vida diária, independência funcional, além do tempo de internação mais curto e menor duração dos desagradáveis sintomas pós-operatórios.

Introduction: Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery are at risk of postoperative complications. Early mobilization has been implemented and increasingly applied in order to prevent these events. Objective: to demonstrate whether early mobilization is associated with better functionality in the postoperative period of abdominal surgeries. Methods: an integrative literature review carried out through a literature search in the following databases: BVS, Scielo, PedRO and Pubmed using the descriptors: early mobilization, early ambulation, postoperative care, postoperative period, functional status, physical exercise, rehabilitation, functionality and abdominal surgery, in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Results: The final sample consisted of 08 scientific articles, which were structured in the form of a table to present their main characteristics, methods and main results. Conclusion: Early mobilization interferes with the rapid return to preoperative baseline functionality, activities of daily living, functional independence, in addition to a shorter hospital stay and shorter duration of unpleasant postoperative symptoms.

Introducción: Los pacientes sometidos a cirugías abdominales mayores corren el riesgo de sufrir complicaciones postoperatorias. La movilización temprana se ha implementado y aplicado cada vez más para prevenir estos eventos. Objetivo: Demostrar si la movilización temprana se asocia con una mejor funcionalidad después de la cirugía abdominal. Métodos: Revisión bibliográfica integrativa realizada a través de una búsqueda bibliográfica en las siguientes bases de datos: BVS, Scielo, PedRO y Pubmed utilizando los descriptores: early mobilisation, early ambulation, postoperative care, postoperative period, functional status, physical exercise, rehabilitation, functionality and abdominal surgery, en inglés, portugués y español. Resultados: La muestra final consistió en 08 artículos científicos, que se estructuraron en forma de tabla para presentar sus principales características, los métodos y los principales resultados. Conclusión: La movilización temprana se asocia con un rápido retorno a la funcionalidad de base preoperatoria, a las actividades de la vida diaria, a la independencia funcional, así como a una estancia hospitalaria más corta y a una menor duración de los síntomas postoperatorios desagradables.

Propuesta de un plan de alta de enfermería para el paciente adulto posoperado de cirugía mayor / Proposal for a nursing discharge plan for the postoperative adult patient with major surgery

Introducción: el cuidado de los pacientes posoperados requiere de un tratamiento humanizado e integral, que puede ser posible si se les proporciona asistencia de enfermería con calidad y calidez. Cumplir con este requerimiento permitiría identificar las respuestas humanas y fisiopatológicas, así como potenciales complicaciones. Para garantizar el cuidado en el hogar es necesaria la elaboración de un plan de egreso de enfermería. Objetivo: validar un plan de alta de enfermería para pacientes adultos posoperados de cirugía mayor en México. Metodología: se realizó un estudio mixto enfocado en la obtención de la validez teórica de un plan de alta para pacientes adultos posoperados de cirugía mayor a través de la técnica Delphi, o juicio de expertos, en dos fases. La primera parte del estudio se enfocó en la búsqueda de fuentes sobre el tema en distintas bases de datos y en la elaboración de un listado de respuestas humanas y fisiopatológicas, así como de los cuidados necesarios para el paciente posoperado. La segunda fase se basó en determinar la consistencia interna y una aproximación a la validez del constructo. Resultados: el planteamiento de este plan de alta de enfermería es específico para el paciente adulto posoperado de cirugía mayor; de modo que considera los cuidados más importantes. La propuesta ha obtenido un promedio de aprobación por expertos superior a 4.5 en una escala de 1 a 5 y un alfa de Cronbach de 0.850. Conclusión: el plan de alta propuesto se considera válido y confiable para ser aplicado en pacientes adultos posoperados de cirugía mayor.

Introduction: The care of postoperative patients requires a humanized and comprehensive treatment and nursing care must be provided with quality and warmth, with the purpose of identifying human and pathophysiological responses as well as potential complications. To guarantee this transition of care from the hospital to the home, it is necessary to prepare a nursing discharge plan. Objective: To validate a nursing discharge plan for postoperative adult patients of major surgery in Mexico. Methodology: A mixed study was carried out, focused on obtaining the theoretical validity of a discharge plan for postoperative adult patients of major surgery through the Delphi technique or expert judgment in two phases, in the first a search for information regarding the subject in data-bases; A list of human and pathophysiological responses was drawn up, as well as the necessary care for the postoperative patient. The second phase was based on determining internal consistency and an approach to construct validity. Results: The proposal of this nursing discharge plan is specific for the postoperative adult patient of major surgery, it considers the most important care, obtaining expert approval averages higher than 4.5 on a scale of 1 to 5 and a Cronbach's Alpha of 0.850. Conclusion: The proposed discharge plan is considered valid and reliable to be applied in postoperative adult patients of major surgery.