Nursing work in assisted human reproduction: between technology and humanization / El trabajo del enfermero en reproducción humana asistida: entre la tecnología y la humanización / Trabalho do enfermeiro em reprodução humana assistida: entre tecnologia e humanização

ABSTRACT Objectives: To analyze the social representations of nurses who work with assisted human reproduction about the operation with reproductive biotechnologies. Methods: Qualitative approach, supported by the Theory of Social Representations, with sixteen participants. Individual, semi-structured interviews, analyzed through the Alceste software. Results: Pragmatic elements related to nurses' performance from a professional, institutional, and public policy perspective in reproductive biotechnologies emerged, demonstrating the practical dimension of these representations. The characteristics of the professional to act in this area were addressed, showing the lack of information and search for scientificity; precarious perception of the organizational structure of health services; and attributions of nursing care arising from the health care practice in assisted human reproduction. Final considerations: Social representation is anchored in the link between technology/medicalization and humanization/reception regarding reproductive biotechnologies. Working in assisted human reproduction involves a new and challenging nursing care, requiring specific and ethical knowledge.

RESUMEN Objetivos: Analizar las representaciones sociales del enfermero que trabaja con reproducción humana asistida acerca del trabajo con biotecnologías reproductivas. Métodos: Estudio de tipo cualitativo basándose en la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales, realizado con 16 participantes. Las entrevistas individuales, semiestructuradas, se analizaron por medio del software Alceste. Resultados: Se desvelaron los elementos pragmáticos relacionados al desempeño del enfermero desde la perspectiva profesional, institucional y de conformación de las políticas públicas en biotecnologías reproductivas, demostrando la dimensión práctica de esas representaciones. Se abordaron las características del profesional para actuar en este campo, demostrando carencia de información y búsqueda del valor científico; la percepción precaria de la estructura organizativa de los servicios de salud; y las funciones del cuidado del enfermero provenientes de la práctica asistencial en reproducción humana asistida. Consideraciones finales: La representación social se fundamenta en el enlace entre la tecnología/medicalización y la humanización/acogida con relación a las biotecnologías reproductivas. El trabajo en reproducción humana asistida implica un nuevo y desafiante cuidado de la enfermería y le exige un conocimiento específico y de la ética.

RESUMO Objetivos: Analisar as representações sociais do enfermeiro que trabalha com reprodução humana assistida acerca da atuação com biotecnologias reprodutivas. Métodos: Abordagem qualitativa sustentada pela Teoria das Representações Sociais com dezesseis participantes. Entrevista individual, semiestruturada, analisada pelo software Alceste. Resultados: Emergiram elementos pragmáticos relacionados à atuação do enfermeiro na perspectiva profissional, institucional e de conformação das políticas públicas em biotecnologias reprodutivas, demonstrando a dimensão prática dessas representações. Abordaram-se as características do profissional para atuar nesta área, demonstrando carência de informação e busca pela cientificidade; percepção precária da estrutura organizacional dos serviços de saúde; e atribuições do cuidado do enfermeiro que advêm da prática assistencial em reprodução humana assistida. Considerações finais: A representação social ancora-se no elo entre a tecnologia/medicalização e a humanização/acolhimento em relação às biotecnologias reprodutivas. O trabalho em reprodução humana assistida envolve um novo e desafiador cuidado de enfermagem e exige conhecimento específico e ético.

Uso de digitalizador e impressora doméstica em 3 dimensões em rinoplastia / Domestic three-dimensional scanner and printer in patients undergoing rhinoplasty

Os princípios para uma rinoplastia bem-sucedida incluem consulta e planejamento pré-operatório e uma análise clínica abrangente que defina as metas da cirurgia. Mais recentemente, a digitalização e a impressão doméstica em 3 dimensões tornaram-se disponíveis. O objetivo deste estudo é descrever um método de digitalização em 3 dimensões e de impressão doméstica da anatomia real do paciente para ser usada como ajuda intraoperatória. Nós apresentamos uma forma de uso desta tecnologia no transoperatório, auxiliando o cirurgião a comparar os resultados obtidos após suas manobras, verificar a sua adesão ao plano cirúrgico previamente estabelecido e melhorar a sua tomada de decisão durante a cirurgia. Em conclusão, a aplicação da impressão doméstica em 3 dimensões demonstra um efeito positivo sobre o tratamento de alterações estéticas do nariz.

The principles for a successful rhinoplasty include preoperative consultation and planning, as well as a comprehensive clinical analysis and defining rhinoplasty goals. Three-dimensional domestic scanning and printing have recently become available. We sought to objectively describe this method as an intraoperative aid in patients' anatomy. This method can be used trans-operatively to help surgeons compare the results of his or her technique, check adherence to the surgical plan, and improve his or her surgical decision-making. We found that the application of 3-dimensional printing had a positive effect on the treatment of patients with aesthetic nose disorders.

Método manométrico alternativo de calibración de transductores de presión para la monitorización hemodinámica invasiva / Alternative manometric method of calibration of pressure transducers for invasive hemodynamic monitoring

Introducción: La calibración de los transductores tiene gran importancia para la medición precisa de las presiones, durante la monitorización hemodinámica invasiva de los pacientes que requieren observación estrecha en las unidades de atención al grave y en el quirófano. Objetivo: Desarrollar y validar un método de calibración para transductores de presión, sencillo, eficaz y de bajo costo. Métodos: Se desarrolló un método manométrico alternativo, basado en la ley de Pascal, para la calibración de los transductores de presión durante la monitorización hemodinámica invasiva que se realiza en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos de Cirugía Cardiovascular del Hospital Clínico-Quirúrgico Hermanos Ameijeiras. Este método fue validado mediante la comparación con el estándar recomendado en un total de 215 pacientes que requirieron monitorización hemodinámica invasiva entre los meses de enero y junio del 2015. Resultados: Con el método manométrico alternativo creado se obtiene el mismo resultado que con el método hidráulico recomendado por la literatura. Conclusiones: El método alternativo creado es preciso, eficaz y costo-efectivo(AU)

Introduction: Transducer calibration is very important for the accurate measurement of pressures during invasive hemodynamic monitoring of patients requiring close observation in the primary care units and in the operating room. Objective: To develop and validate a method of calibration of pressure transducers, which is simple, efficient and low-cost. Methods: An alternative manometric method, based on Pascal's law, was developed for the calibration of pressure transducers during invasive hemodynamic monitoring performed at the intensive care unit of the cardiovascular surgery department at Hermanos Ameijeiras Clinical-Surgical Hospital. This method was validated by its comparison with the recommended standard in a total of 215 patients who required invasive hemodynamic monitoring between January and June 2015. Results: With the alternative manometric method created, the same result was obtained as with the hydraulic method recommended by the literature. Conclusions: The alternative method created is accurate, efficient and cost-effective(AU)

An in-house real-time polymerase chain reaction: standardisation and comparison with the Cobas Amplicor HBV monitor and Cobas AmpliPrep/Cobas TaqMan HBV tests for the quantification of hepatitis B virus DNA

This study aimed to standardise an in-house real-time polymerase chain reaction (rtPCR) to allow quantification of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in serum or plasma samples, and to compare this method with two commercial assays, the Cobas Amplicor HBV monitor and the Cobas AmpliPrep/Cobas TaqMan HBV test. Samples from 397 patients from the state of São Paulo were analysed by all three methods. Fifty-two samples were from patients who were human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus positive, but HBV negative. Genotypes were characterised, and the viral load was measure in each sample. The in-house rtPCR showed an excellent success rate compared with commercial tests; inter-assay and intra-assay coefficients correlated with commercial tests (r = 0.96 and r = 0.913, p < 0.001) and the in-house test showed no genotype-dependent differences in detection and quantification rates. The in-house assay tested in this study could be used for screening and quantifying HBV DNA in order to monitor patients during therapy.

Evaluation of a recombinant rhoptry protein 2 enzyme-linked immunoassay for the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis acquired during pregnancy

The aim of this study was to evaluate an enzyme-linked immunoassay with recombinant rhoptry protein 2 (ELISA-rROP2) for its ability to detectToxoplasma gondii ROP2-specific IgG in samples from pregnant women. The study included 236 samples that were divided into groups according to serological screening profiles for toxoplasmosis: unexposed (n = 65), probable acute infection (n = 48), possible acute infection (n = 58) and exposed to the parasite (n = 65). When an indirect immunofluorescence assay forT. gondii-specific IgG was considered as a reference test, the ELISA-rROP2 had a sensitivity of 61.8%, specificity of 62.8%, predictive positive value of 76.6% and predictive negative value of 45.4% (p = 0.0002). The ELISA-rROP2 reacted with 62.5% of the samples from pregnant women with probable acute infection and 40% of the samples from pregnant women with previous exposure (p = 0.0180). Seropositivity was observed in 50/57 (87.7%) pregnant women with possible infection. The results underscored that T. gondii rROP2 is recognised by specific IgG antibodies in both the acute and chronic phases of toxoplasmosis acquired during pregnancy. However, the sensitivity of the ELISA-rROP2 was higher in the pregnant women with probable and possible acute infections and IgM reactivity.

Formulación y elaboración de pastelillos tipo brownies con más fibra y menos calorías que los convencionales

Se prepararon distintas formulaciones para pastelillos de chocolate (brownies) sustituyendo 15, 20 y 25% de la harina de trigo con inulina. Se evaluaron las características del batido de cada una de las formulaciones y se sometieron al proceso de horneado a 175 oC por 45 min. Después del horneado, los brownies se dejaron enfriar por 1 h y posteriormente se empacaron en charolas de poliestireno cristal y se les evaluó textura a los 1, 3, 7 y 15 días de almacenamiento a temperatura ambiente (25 oC) y 65% de humedad relativa. En base a las evaluaciones del batido y a las propiedades texturales de los brownies durante el almacenamiento, se seleccionó la formulación con 20% inulina como la mejor. Se analizó composición proximal y cuantificó fibra dietética total, soluble e insoluble, tanto al brownie control y al de 20% de inulina, como a un brownie comercial. El brownie con 20% de inulina presentó menor firmeza, gomosidad y masticabilidad que el control, mayor contenido de proteína y menor contenido de grasa (6,3 vs 26,3%) y aporte calórico (331,4 vs 467,9 kcal/100 g) con respecto al brownie comercial. El brownie con 20% de inulina mostró el doble de fibra dietética total y 22 veces más fibra soluble que el brownie control. La aceptabilidad del brownie con 20% inulina fue similar a la del brownie control. La incorporación de inulina en la elaboración de brownies permitió reducir el aporte calórico y aumentar el contenido de fibra soluble, sin afectar adversamente la textura de los pastelillos.

Formulation and elaboration of lowenergy and high fiber-containing brownies. Different formulations for chocolate pastries making (brownies) were prepared by substituting 15, 20, and 25% of the wheat flour by inulin. The batter characteristics of each formulation were evaluated and the batters were baked at 175 oC for 15 min. After baking, the brownies were allowed to cool, put into crystal polystyrene trays, and their texture after 1, 3, 7, and 15 days of storage at room temperature (25 oC) and 65% of relative humidity, was evaluated. Based on the evaluations of batter characteristics and brownies textural properties during storage, the formulation containing 20% of inulin was the best. Proximate analysis was determined, and total, soluble and insoluble dietary fiber were quantified for brownies control and 20% inulin ones, as well as commercial brownies. The brownies containing 20% inulin showed lower firmness, gumminess, and masticability than the control and higher protein and lower fat content (6,3 vs 26,3%) and caloric value (331,4 vs 467.9 kcal/100 g) in comparison to the commercial brownies. The brownie with 20% inulin had twice the total dietary fiber and 22 times more soluble fiber than the brownie control. The acceptability of the brownie with 20% inulin was similar to that of the control. The incorporation of inulin in the production of brownies allowed to reduce the caloric value and to increase the soluble fiber content without adverse effects in texture of the pastries.