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Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.) ; 73(6): 810-818, Nov.Dec. 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1520373

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Abstract Diversion of substances from the care of the intended patient is a significant problem in healthcare. Patients are harmed by the undertreatment of pain and suffering, transmission of disease, as well as the risk associated with impaired vigilance. Healthcare providers may be harmed by the physical and mental impact of their addictions. Healthcare systems are placed in jeopardy by the legal impact associated with illegal routes of drug release including sanction and financial liability and loss of public trust. Healthcare institutions have implemented many measures to reduce diversion from the perioperative area. These efforts include education, medical record surveillance, automated medication dispensing systems, urine drug testing, substance waste management systems, and drug diversion prevention teams. This narrative review evaluates strengths, weaknesses, and effectiveness of these systems and provides recommendations for leaders and care providers.


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Humans , Substance-Related Disorders/prevention & control , Anesthesiologists , Pain , Health Personnel , Prescription Drug Diversion/prevention & control
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Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.) ; 73(3): 276-282, May-June 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1439613

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Abstract Background: Mobile phones in hospital settings have been identified as an important source of cross-contamination because of the low frequency with which mobile phones are cleaned by health workers and cyclical contamination of the hands and face. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the mobile phones of the anesthesia team at a teaching hospital are potential reservoirs of nosocomial bacteria. In addition, differences in device sanitization and hand hygiene habits between attending and resident anesthesiologists were correlated with mobile phone colonization. Methods: A prevalence study was conducted over a 6-month period from 2017 to 2018 that involved the collection of samples from the mobile phones of the anesthesiology team and culturing for surveillance. A questionnaire was administered to assess the mobile phone sanitization and hand washing routines of the anesthesia team in specific situations. Results: Bacterial contamination was detected for 86 of the 128 mobile phones examined (67.2%). A greater presence of Micrococcus spp. on devices was correlated with a higher frequency of mobile phone use (p = 0.003) and a lower frequency of sanitization (p = 0.003). The presence of bacteria was increased on the mobile phones of professionals who did not perform handwashing after tracheal intubation (p = 0.003). Conclusion: Hand hygiene and device sanitization habits were more important than the use behavior, as a higher presence of bacteria correlated with poorer hygiene habits. Furthermore, handwashing is the best approach to prevent serious colonization of mobile devices and the possible transmission of pathogens to patients under the care of anesthesiologists.


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Humans , Cross Infection/microbiology , Cross Infection/prevention & control , Cell Phone , Bacteria , Anesthesiologists , Hospitals, Teaching
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Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.) ; 73(1): 108-111, Jan.-Feb. 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1420638

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Abstract Dural puncture is either diagnosed by unexpectedly profound response to medication test dose or development of a postpartum postural headache. Epidural blood patch is the gold standard for treatment of PDPH when conservative management fails. However, postpartum headaches can be resistant to multiple epidural blood patches. In such cases, preexisting intracranial processes should be considered and ruled out. We report here the unique case of a pregnant patient who developed a resistant headache in the postpartum period related to an incidental intracranial aneurysm. Subsequent treatment with endovascular embolization adequately relieved her symptoms. Early surgical consultation and a multidisciplinary team approach involving neurology and neuroimaging is required for successful management of patients such as the one described here.


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Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Post-Dural Puncture Headache/therapy , Spinal Puncture/adverse effects , Blood Patch, Epidural/methods , Postpartum Period , Anesthesiologists , Headache/etiology
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Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.) ; 73(4): 373-379, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1447626

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Abstract Introduction Transthoracic echocardiography is a safe and readily available tool for noninvasive monitoring of Cardiac Output (CO). The use of the suprasternal window situated at the sternal notch can be an alternative approach for estimating blood flow. The present study aimed to compare two methods of CO calculation. We compared the descending aorta Velocity-Time Integral (VTI) measurement from the suprasternal window view with the standard technique to determine CO that uses VTI measurements from the LVOT (Left Ventricular Outflow Tract) view. We also aimed to find out whether after basic training a non-echocardiographer operator can obtain reproducible measurements of VTI using this approach. Methods In the first part of the study, 26 patients without known cardiovascular diseases were evaluated and VTI data were acquired from the suprasternal window by a non-echocardiographer and an echocardiographer. Next, 17 patients were evaluated by an echocardiographer only and VTI and CO measurements were obtained from suprasternal and apical windows. Data were analyzed using the Bland and Altman method (BA), correlation and regression. Results We found a strong correlation between measurements obtained by a non-expert and an expert echocardiographer and detected that an inexperienced trainee can acquire VTI measurements from the suprasternal window view. Regarding agreement between CO measurements, data obtained showed a positive correlation and the Bland and Altman analysis presented a total variation of 38.9%. Conclusion Regarding accuracy, it is likely that TTE (Transthoracic Echocardiogram) measurements of CO from the suprasternal window view are comparable to other minimally invasive techniques currently available. Due to its user-friendliness and low cost, it can be a convenient technique for obtaining perioperative hemodynamic measurements, even by inexperienced operators.


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Humans , Echocardiography/methods , Anesthesiologists , Cardiac Output/physiology , Heart , Hemodynamics
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Prensa méd. argent ; 108(6): 314-319, 20220000. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1397201

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La intubación orotraqueal (IOT) como otros procedimientos, no se lleva a cabo de igual manera acorde a las distintas especialidades médicas. Para analizar estas diferencias, se han comparado especialistas en terapia intensiva y de anestesiología en diferentes contextos: unidad cerrada y quirófano. Material y Método: Se realizó un estudio de tipo observacional, prospectivo y comparativo con 18 especialistas, 8 anestesiólogos y 10 intensivistas, analizando 20 prácticas de IOT en cada ámbito. Se excluyeron médicos sin especialidad, pacientes menores de 18 años, embarazadas, pacientes con traumatismo cervical y en parada cardiorrespiratoria. Resultados: No se demostraron diferencias en la dificultad en la instrumentación de la vía aérea entre los pacientes intubados por ambas especialidades. Existió mayor utilización de elementos para posicionar la cabeza a favor del grupo de anestesiología (p < 0.05). La pre oxigenación fue utilizada en igual proporción en ambos grupos y el uso de relajantes musculares fue mayor en anestesiologos (p < 0.05). El tiempo de apnea fue superior en los anestesiólogos 58 seg vs 12,8 seg. La técnica de secuencia de intubación rápida fue usada por el 100% de los anestesiólogos contra el 40% de los intensivistas. El éxito y la intubación en un intento fue igual entre los grupos. Las complicaciones: hipoxemia e hipotensión arterial fue mayor entre los intensivistas (p < 0.05). Conclusión La eficacia en la IOT fue igual entre ambos grupos con mayor seguridad en el grupo de anestesiólogos.


Orotracheal intubation (OTI) like other procedures isn´t performed in the same way in different medical specialities. In order to study these differences we have compared the procedure in intensive care units and in operating rooms performed by intensivists and anesthesiologists repectively.. Design: observational, prospective and compared study. Material: 18 specialists, 8 anesthesiologists and 10 intensivists, measuring 20 OTIs in each site. Non-specialist physicians, patients younger than 18 years old, pregnant women, cervical trauma and cardiac arrest patients were excluded. It was approved by the Bioetics Institution Committee. Results: Differences between specialities regarding airway instrumentation difficulty in intubated patients were not observed. More head positioning devices were required by anesthesiologists than by intensivists (p < 0.05). Preoxygenation was used in the same proportion in both groups, whereas neuromuscular blocking drug use was greater among anesthesiologists (p < 0.05). Apnea time was superior in anesthesiologists (58 seconds vs. 12.8 seconds). Rapid sequence intubation technique was used by 100% of anesthesiologists compared to 40% of intensivists. Successful OTI at first attempt was equal between groups. Hypoxemia and arterial hypotension complications were more frequent among intensivists (p < 0.05). Conclusion: OTI effectiveness was equal in both groups, with more safety among anesthesiologists.


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Humans , Male , Female , Operating Rooms , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Anesthesiologists , Intensive Care Units , Intubation, Intratracheal
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Rev. cuba. anestesiol. reanim ; 20(3): e743, 2021. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1351990

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Introducción: La anestesia epidural lumbar es la técnica predilecta para gran número de anestesiólogos. Permite variadas intervenciones quirúrgicas, es útil para el tratamiento del dolor agudo y crónico, a la vez provee al paciente de distintos beneficios. También resalta su versatilidad ya que puede combinarse con otros métodos anestésicos, así como extenderla para el alivio del dolor posoperatorio. Objetivo: Describir los adelantos científicos que propiciaron la aparición de la anestesia epidural lumbar y cuál ha sido la evolución de esta técnica anestésica a lo largo de un siglo. Desarrollo: El acceso por vía lumbar al espacio epidural con fines anestésicos fue publicado por el cirujano español Fidel Pagés en marzo de 1921, luego de una década en el olvido fue introducida por el cirujano italiano Archile Dogliotti en 1931. A partir de entonces, se le han incorporado diversos y valiosos adelantos. Conclusiones: La anestesia epidural lumbar fue descrita hace un siglo por el doctor Pagés. Han sido variados y numerosos los aportes que han recibido, algunos de los cuales han sido objeto de controversias; no obstante, se ha tornado una técnica universal que sigue captando la preferencia de muchos anestesiólogos(AU)


Introduction: Lumbar epidural anesthesia is the technique preferred by a great number of anesthesiologists. It allows performing several surgical interventions and is useful for the treatment of acute and chronic pain; at the same time, it provides the patient with different benefits. It ls also worth highlighting its versatility, since it can be combined with other anesthetic methods, as well as to be extended for postoperative pain relief. Objective: To describe the scientific advances that led to the appearance of lumbar epidural anesthesia and what has been the evolution of this anesthetic technique over a century. Development: the Spanish surgeon Fidel Pagés published lumbar access to the epidural space for anesthetic purposes in March 1921. After a decade in oblivion, the Italian surgeon Archile Dogliotti introduced it, in 1931. From then on, it has been incorporated several valuable advances. Conclusions: Dr. Pagés described lumbar epidural anesthesia a century ago. The contributions achieved have been varied and numerous, some of which have been the subject of controversy; however, it has become a universal technique that continues to capture the preference of many anesthesiologists(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Anesthesia, Epidural/history , Anesthesiologists/standards
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Rev. salud pública ; 23(6): e201, nov.-dic. 2021. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, UY-BNMED, BNUY | ID: biblio-1365948

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Objetivo Desarrollar un modelo dinámico para simular la oferta de médicos especialistas y estimar la brecha especto a la demanda/necesidad en anestesiología en el sistema de salud del Uruguay. Métodos Se desarrolló un modelo de simulación dinámico determinístico implementado en el programa libre R. Se analizaron las proyecciones en el período 2011-2050 y se estimó la brecha a partir de la situación de equilibrio o desequilibrio entre oferta y demanda/necesidad. Se evaluó la calidad del modelo comparando los valores simulados con los datos históricos, con indicadores de bondad de ajuste, como la raíz del error cuadrático medio relativo (rRMSE). Se realizó un análisis de sensibilidad con respecto a los cupos de ingreso a la especialidady la tasa de crecimiento de la necesidad de especialistas. Resultados Se proyectó la oferta y demanda de anestesistas para el período considerado. Se obtuvo un rRMSE menor a 0,1, lo que sugiere que el modelo propuesto reproduce adecuadamente la dinámica de la oferta real. Para el período proyectado la situación a mediano y largo plazo es de equilibrio. Conclusión El modelo simulado presenta buen ajuste, por lo que la proyección de la oferta de Recursos Humanos (RR. HH.) representa de forma precisa la disponibilidad futura de la fuerza de trabajo. Además, el modelo representa un insumo de interés para la gestión informada sobre la necesidad de recursos humanos y las políticas de salud, dado que permite evaluar las proyecciones bajo diferentes escenarios.


Objectives The aim of this study is to develop a dynamic model to simulate the supply of specialized physicians in Anesthesiology and estimate the gap with its demand, within Uruguay healthcare system. Methods A deterministic dynamic simulation model was developed and implemented using R software. Projections for the 2011-2050 period were analyzed, and the gap was estimated based on the equilibrium state of supply and demand. The quality of the model was evaluated comparing the simulated data with historical empirical data using goodness of fit indicators, such as the relative root mean square error (rRMSE). Results The demand and supply of anesthesiologists was projected for the period under analysis. A rRMSE<0,1 was obtained, which suggests the proposed model adequately reproduces the real offer dynamics. Based on the defined gap criteria, in the medium and long-term the situation is in equilibrium state. Conclusions The simulated model presents a good fit so that the human resources (HR) supply projection represents in a precise way the future availability of the work-force. Given that the model allows to evaluate the projection dynamics under different management scenarios, the model also represents an input of the utmost interest for management knowledgeable about human resource demands and healthcare policy.


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Humans , 60351 , Anesthesiologists/statistics & numerical data , Health Workforce/statistics & numerical data , Uruguay , Evaluation Studies as Topic
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urol. colomb. (Bogotá. En línea) ; 30(4): 271-276, 15/12/2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1369049

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Objective Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is the largest pandemic in the last century and has created a health care crisis worldwide. Contingency plans have led to put on hold all urological elective surgeries. The aim of the present article is to report the adaptation of theMedically Necessary Time-Sensitive (MeNTS) scoring systemto triage patients who were awaiting urological elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods The present study was conducted as a part of a necessary transition of care delivery at a tertiary care institution in order to re-establish urological elective surgery. We triaged all urological elective surgeries with the MeNTS instrument and proposed a cutoff value of 45 points to avoid complications in the COVID-19 crisis while resuming elective procedures. Results A total of 91 patients awaiting elective urological surgery pending to be rescheduled were identified. Their median age was 60.5 years old (interquartile range [IQR]: 46­93). Twenty-five patients were American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class I, 51 (56%) were class II, and 12 (13%) were class III. The median MeNTS score was 42 points (IQR: 36­59). Twenty-nine patients had aMeNTS score>45 and were advised to postpone their surgery. Sixty-two had a score 45 and were gradually rescheduled. Conclusions The present study may have practical implications regarding the selection of urological elective surgeries in the challenging health care situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our real-life data showed us that 32% of our procedures must be postponed, and 68% could be carefully considered and gradually rescheduled for surgery.


Introducción El coronavirus del síndrome de dificultad respiratoria aguda 2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, SARS-CoV-2, en inglés) causa la llamada enfermedad por coronavirus 2019 (coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19, en inglés) que ha generado la pandemia más grande en el último siglo, y ha llevado a una crisis en el sistema de salud a nivel mundial. El objetivo de este artículo es reportar la utilización del sistema médicamente necesario, sensible al tiempo (medically necessary, time-sensitive, MeNTS, en inglés) para gradualmente reanudar la cirugía urológica programada durante la pandemia. Metodos Este estudio se llevó a cabo como parte de una transición necesaria en la atención en salud para restablecer la cirugía urológica programada. Clasificamos a todos los pacientes utilizando el instrumento MeNTS, y arbitrariamente propusimos un punto de corte de 45 puntos, dinámico de acuerdo con el momento y la situación de la pandemia. Resultados Un total de 91 pacientes en espera de cirugía urológica programada fueron identificados. La mediana de edad fue de 60.5 años (rango intercuartil [RIC]: 46 a 93 años). En total, 25 (27.4%) pacientes eran clase I en la clasificación de la Sociedad Americana de Anestesiólogos (American Society of Anesthesiologists, ASA), 51 (56%) eran ASA II, y 12 (13%), ASA III. La mediana del puntaje del MeNTS fue de 42 puntos (RIC: 36 a 59). En total, 29 pacientes tuvieron un puntaje de MeNTS mayor a 45 puntos, y se les recomendó posponer su cirugía electiva; 62 (68%) tuvieron un puntaje ≤ 45 puntos, y se reprogramaron gradualmente a partir del 1ro de mayo de 2020. Conclusiones Este estudio puede tener varias implicaciones practicas a la hora de seleccionar pacientes para reprogramar su cirugía urológica electiva durante situaciones desafiantes para los sistemas de salud, como la pandemia por COVID-19. Nuestros datos de la práctica clínica real muestran que el 32% de los procedimientos se deben posponer, y el 68% pueden considerarse cuidadosamente para ser reprogramados gradualmente.


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Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Urologic Surgical Procedures , COVID-19 , Preceptorship , Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn , Coronavirus , Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome , Anesthesiologists , SARS-CoV-2
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Rev. colomb. anestesiol ; 49(4): e301, Oct.-Dec. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1341240

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Abstract Patients with implantable electric stimulation devices are challenging to the anesthesiologist since these cases demand a comprehensive knowledge about how the device operates, the indications for the implant and the implications that must be addressed during the perioperative period. This article is intended to provide the reader with clear and structured information so that the anesthesiologist will be able to safely deal with the situation of a patient with an implantable cardiac stimulation device, who has been programmed for emergent surgery. A search for the scientific evidence available was conducted in Pubmed / Medline, ScienceDirect, OVID, SciELO), for a non-systematic review. The incidence of the use of cardiac electric stimulation devices has been growing. Their operation is increasingly complex, and demands being constantly updated on the knowledge in the area.


Resumen El paciente portador de un dispositivo de estimulación eléctrica cardiaca implantable se convierte en un reto para el anestesiólogo debido a que implica un conocimiento integral que abarca su funcionamiento, las indicaciones que llevaron a su implante y las implicaciones que se deben abordar en el perioperatorio. Este artículo busca proporcionar al lector información clara y estructurada que le permita al anestesiólogo enfrentarse de forma segura al escenario de un paciente con un dispositivo de estimulación eléctrica cardiaca implantable programado para cirugía emergente. Se realizó una búsqueda de la evidencia científica disponible en bases de datos (Pubmed / Medline, ScienceDirect, OVID, SciELO), para una revisión no sistemática. La incidencia en el uso de dispositivos de estimulación eléctrica cardiaca viene en aumento. Su funcionamiento es cada vez más complejo lo cual implica una actualización permanente del conocimiento en esta área.


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Humans , Cardiac Pacing, Artificial , Perioperative Period , Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices , Radiography , Defibrillators, Implantable , Electric Stimulation/methods , Anesthesiologists
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Rev. colomb. anestesiol ; 49(4): e700, Oct.-Dec. 2021.
Article in English | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1341250

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According to Professor Alejandro Jadad in his article "Toward the 'next normal': An opportunity to unlearn and reflect about life, death, and our mental health during the pandemic," 1 Which of the following feelings is perhaps the most important source of unhappiness at the end of life?


Según el profesor Alejandro Jadad en su artículo "Hacia la 'próxima normalidad': una oportunidad para desaprender y reflexionar sobre la vida, la muerte y nuestra salud mental durante la pandemia" 1 ¿Cuál de los siguientes sentimientos es quizás la fuente más importante? de la infelicidad al final de la vida?


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Humans , Examination Questions , Scholarly Communication , Pandemics , Anesthesiologists , Anesthesiology
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Rev. cir. (Impr.) ; 73(5): 547-555, oct. 2021. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1388877

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Resumen Objetivo: Evaluar el agotamiento emocional o cansancio emocional, realización personal y despersonalización en el quehacer de los médicos del Servicio de Traumatología y Pabellón Central del Hospital Hernán Henríquez Aravena (HHHA) y Departamento de Cirugía de la Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. Materiales y Método: Corte transversal. 48 sujetos: 10 residentes de traumatología y 8 de anestesiología, 12 anestesiólogos y 18 traumatólogos académicos asistenciales. Se aplicó bajo consentimiento informado: Inventario de Maslash (MBI). Análisis: tendencia central, porcentaje, así como t de student y coeficientes de alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: La prevalencia global del síndrome de burnout es 97%, por dimensiones, cansancio emocional mostró una prevalencia del 100%; baja realización personal en el trabajo 100% y despersonalización 91,6%. Para traumatología: cansancio emocional mostró prevalencia 100%; baja realización personal en el trabajo 100%, y despersonalización 82%. Para anestesiología: cansancio emocional mostró prevalencia 75%; baja realización personal en el trabajo 30% y despersonalización 30%. Existen diferencias significativas en cansancio emocional siendo mayor en género femenino y en quienes duermen menos de 7 h. El coeficiente de alpha de Cronbach del MBI fue de 0,7. Conclusión: Tanto residentes como académicos asistenciales de traumatología y anestesiología mostraron un elevado cansancio emocional que coexiste con una baja realización personal en el trabajo y alta despersonalización. En Chile, las políticas de protección están principalmente enfocadas en la Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional con la gestión de los riesgos, pero no se observan políticas de protección al estrés y salud mental que involucren contención y apoyo a la labor terapéutica de los profesionales de la medicina.


Aim: To assess levels of burnout, including emotional exhaustion, personal accomplishment and depersonalization, in the daily work of academic doctors in the Orthopedic Surgery Service and Central Surgery Service of the Hospital Hernán Henríquez Aravena (HHHA) and Surgery Department in the Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. Materials and Method: Cross-sectional study. 48 subjects participated: 10 residents in orthopedic surgery, 8 residents in anesthesiology, 12 academic anesthesiologists and 18 academic orthopedic surgeons. Instruments applied under informed consent: Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Analysis: Measures of central tendency and percentage, independent sample t-tests. Cronbach's alpha coefficients of the MBI. Results: The overall prevalence of burnout syndrome is 97%, whereas by dimensions, emotional exhaustion showed a prevalence of 100%, low personal accomplishment at work 100% and depersonalization 91.6%. For orthopedic surgery by dimensions: emotional exhaustion showed a prevalence of 100%, low personal accomplishment at work 100% and depersonalization 82%. For anesthesiology: emotional exhaustion showed a prevalence of 75%, low personal accomplishment at work 30% and depersonalization 30%. Only gender and hours of sleep showed significant differences in emotional exhaustion, with higher scores for women and those who slept less than 7 hours. 0.7 Cronbach's alpha of the MBI. Conclusión: There is excessive emotional fatigue, low job felt accomplishment and depersonalization in orthopedic surgery residents and academic. In anesthesiology, emotional high exhaustion coexists with low personal accomplishment values and depersonalization high. In Chile, protection policies are mainly focused on Occupational Safety and Health with risk management, but there are no stress protection and mental health policies involving containment and support for the therapeutic work of medical professionals.


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Humans , Burnout, Professional/epidemiology , Surgeons/psychology , Anesthesiologists/psychology , Occupational Stress/epidemiology , Physicians/psychology , Quality of Life , Burnout, Professional/etiology , Chile , Occupational Stress/etiology
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Rev. colomb. anestesiol ; 49(3): e100, July-Sept. 2021.
Article in English | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1280175

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While pondering about a way to convey a message of hope, kindness and solidarity to my anesthesiology colleagues and to all the healthcare professionals and workers in Colombia and around the world, who are in the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, I realized - once again- the severe impact it has had on our mental health and our lives. In the history of our generation and probably since 1918, mankind had not experienced the deleterious effect of a pandemic of such magnitude on our lives. A disrupting event of such magnitude invites us to reflect daily. So, I remembered that we, Colombian anesthesiologists, have a fantastic leader who sets an example for many of us, and who is renowned worldwide. A global leader in innovation and the creation of the future: Professor Alejandro Jadad. He used to speak often about pandemics, but pandemics of health and joy.


Mientras reflexionaba sobre una manera de transmitir un mensaje de esperanza, amabilidad y solidaridad a mis colegas de anestesiología y a todos los profesionales y trabajadores de la salud en Colombia y en todo el mundo, que se encuentran en la primera línea de la pandemia de COVID-19, me di cuenta: una vez de nuevo, el impacto severo que ha tenido en nuestra salud mental y nuestras vidas. En la historia de nuestra generación y probablemente desde 1918, la humanidad no había experimentado el efecto deletéreo de una pandemia de tal magnitud en nuestras vidas. Un acontecimiento perturbador de tal magnitud nos invita a reflexionar a diario. Entonces, recordé que nosotros, los anestesiólogos colombianos, tenemos un líder fantástico que es un ejemplo para muchos de nosotros y que es reconocido mundialmente. Líder mundial en innovación y creación de futuro: el profesor Alejandro Jadad. Solía ​​hablar a menudo de pandemias, pero de pandemias de salud y alegría.


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Humans , Health Personnel , Delivery of Health Care , Pandemics , Anesthesiology , Occupational Groups , Societies , Health , Mental Health , Richter Scale , Anesthesiologists , History
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Rev. colomb. anestesiol ; 49(3): e202, July-Sept. 2021. graf
Article in English | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1280178

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Abstract Introduction: In-line positioning of an ultrasound image provides higher success rates and less time to completion for radial arterial cannulation. But preferable size and distance of ultrasound display has not been previously discussed. Objective: To assess the ideal visual distance and display size when using a smart phone or tablet as the ultrasound image display. Methods: Four smart phones or tablets were used as ultrasound displays in six different configurations in a simulated radial artery puncture. In a questionnaire, 116 anaesthesiologists working in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, were asked which of the six configurations was preferable for radial artery cannulation. Results: Sixty anaesthesiologists answered the questionnaire. About half (53%) preferred the smaller display (4- or 5.5-inch) fixed at a distance of 30 to 40 cm, and most of the rest (44%) preferred the larger display (7.9- or 9.7-inch) placed posterior to the probe with a visual distance of 45 to 60 cm. Conclusions: Among the anaesthesiologists, the preferable size and visual distance for ultrasound-guided radial artery cannulation varied using a smart phone or tablet for in-line display.


Resumen Introducción: El posicionamiento en línea con una imagen ecográfica permite mayores tasas de éxito y reduce el tiempo para realizar la canalización de la arteria radial. Sin embargo, no se ha hablado sobre cuál es el tamaño y la distancia preferibles para la imagen en pantalla. Objetivo: Evaluar la distancia visual y el tamaño de la imagen en pantalla cuando se utiliza un teléfono inteligente o una tableta para visualizar la imagen ecográfica. Métodos: Se utilizaron cuatro teléfonos inteligentes o tabletas como pantalla para visualizar las imágenes ecográficas en seis configuraciones distintas, en una simulación de la canalización de la arteria radial. Mediante un cuestionario se preguntó a 116 anestesiólogos que trabajan para la Prefectura de Ibaraki, Japón, cuál de las seis configuraciones era preferible para la canalización de la arteria radial. Resultados: Sesenta anestesiólogos respondieron el cuestionario. Aproximadamente la mitad (53%) prefirieron la imagen más pequeña (4 o 5,5 pulgadas), fija a una distancia de 30 a 40 cm, y la mayoría de los otros (44%) prefirieron la imagen más grande (7,9- o 9,7 pulgadas), colocada en la parte posterior al transductor, con una distancia visual de 45 a 60 cm. Conclusiones: Entre los anestesiólogos, el tamaño preferido y la distancia visual para la canalización de la arteria radial guiada por ecografía, varió utilizando un teléfono inteligente o una tableta para su visualización en línea.


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Humans , Catheterization , Ultrasonography , Radial Artery , Anesthesiologists , Punctures , Prospecting Probe , Smartphone , Methods
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Rev. colomb. anestesiol ; 49(1): e301, Jan.-Mar. 2021. graf
Article in English | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1149795

ABSTRACT

Abstract Complications in airway management remain a common cause of anesthesia-associated mortality. When a patient is considered with anticipated difficult airway, the management depends on several variables, however, at present, the standard of management continues to be the patient awake approach. In scenarios of acute upper airway obstruction, the only way to guarantee adequate ventilation is to obtain a translaryngeal or transtracheal access, for which, it is necessary to use local anesthesia and grade I / II sedation, avoiding loss of spontaneous ventilation. For this purpose, we propose ultrasound-guided superior laryngeal nerve block, in order to standardize an ultrasound landmark that is reproduceable, with a high success rate, which allows limiting complications related to regional anatomic techniques and thus facilitating the securing of the airway in these patients.


Resumen Las complicaciones en el manejo de la vía aérea siguen siendo una causa frecuente de mortalidad relacionada con anestesia. Cuando un paciente se considera con vía aérea difícil anticipada, el manejo depende de diversas variables, sin embargo, en la actualidad, el estándar de manejo sigue siendo el abordaje con paciente despierto. En escenarios de obstrucción aguda de la vía aérea superior, la única forma de garantizar una adecuada ventilación es obtener un acceso translaríngeo o transtraqueal, para lo cual, es necesario el uso de anestesia local y de sedación grado I/II evitando la pérdida de ventilación espontánea. Con este propósito, planteamos el bloqueo del nervio laríngeo superior guiado por ultrasonografía, con el fin de estandarizar una referencia ecográfica reproducible, con alto índice de éxito, la cual permita limitar complicaciones relacionadas con las técnicas regionales anatómicas y así facilitar el aseguramiento de la vía aérea en estos pacientes.


Subject(s)
Humans , Ultrasonography , Anesthesia, Local , Laryngeal Nerves , Nerve Block , Airway Obstruction , Anesthesiologists , Intubation
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