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Fundamentos: As doenças cardiovasculares são a principal causa de morte no mundo. A busca por soluções seguras que garantam o atendimento prioritário aos pacientes com quadros graves, como é o caso da síndrome coronariana aguda, é fator determinante no prognóstico. Objetivo: Avaliar o atendimento a pacientes com síndrome coronariana aguda, submetidos ao sistema de triagem de Manchester aplicado por enfermeiros. Métodos: Estudo observacional retrospectivo com base em revisão de prontuários de pacientes admitidos por síndrome coronariana aguda entre outubro de 2010 e abril de 2012 em um hospital público de referência em cardiologia de Joinville, Brasil. Foram verificados: histórico de saúde, sintomas à admissão, diagnóstico médico, classificação pelo sistema de triagem Manchester, horários de atendimento e procedimentos, informações referentes à internação e ao desfecho do caso. Os dados foram transcritos para formulário computacional e submetidos a análise estatística. Resultados: Dos 191 pacientes selecionados, 65,0% eram homens e 47,0% com história prévia de doença arterial coronariana. O sistema de triagem de Manchester permitiu uma correta classificação em 80,1% dos pacientes. O fluxograma dor torácica com o discriminador dor precordial foi o mais utilizado. Os tempos médios de espera para a classificação, atendimento médico e primeiro eletrocardiograma foram 12,2, 28,6 e 24,9 minutos, respectivamente. Conclusão: O sistema de triagem de Manchester permitiu um alto índice de correta classificação pelo enfermeiro de pacientes com síndrome coronariana aguda.
Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. The search for safe solutions to ensure priority in the healthcare of patients with severe conditions, such as acute coronary syndrome, is a determining factor in the prognosis. Objective: To evaluate the healthcare of patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing the Manchester triage system appliedby nurses. Methods: Retrospective observational study based on the review of medical reports of patients admitted for acute coronary syndrome between October 2010 and April 2012 in a public hospital of cardiology in Joinville, Brazil. The following were assessed: healthhistory, symptoms on admission, medical diagnosis, classification by the Manchester triage system, opening hours and procedures, information on admission, and the outcome of the case. The data were entered into an e-form and submitted to statistical analysis. Results: Of the 191 patients selected, 65.0% were men and 47.0% had a history of coronary artery disease. The Manchester triage system allowed correctly classifying 80.1% of patients. The flowchart thorax pain with the discriminator chest pain was the mostused. The average waiting time for classification, medical care and first electrocardiogram were 12.2, 28.6 and 24.9 minutes, respectively. Conclusion: The Manchester triage system allowed a high rate of correct classification by the nurse of patients with acute coronary syndrome.
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Hospitals, Special/methods , Acute Coronary Syndrome/diagnosis , Triage/methods , Angina, Unstable/diagnosis , Emergencies , Electrocardiography/methods , Myocardial Infarction/diagnosis , Nursing Care , Observational Study , PrognosisABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To obtain data on the characteristics of low-vision patients seen at a tertiary eye care hospital in India. METHODS: Records of 410 patients were retrospectively reviewed at the Centre for Sight Enhancement, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India. Patient underwent a comprehensive clinical low-vision examination. Data obtained included age, gender, consanguinity, visual acuity, visual fields, ocular conditions causing low vision and types of low-vision devices and methods prescribed. RESULTS: Two hundred and ninety seven (72%) of 450 patients were male. One-fifth were in the 11-20 years age group (21%). Visual acuity in the better eye was < 6/18-6/60 in almost half these patients (49.3%). One hundred and twenty two patients (29.9%) referred with a visual acuity of > or = 6/18, either had difficulty in reading normal print or had restricted visual fields. The main causes for low vision were: retinitis pigmentosa (19%), diabetic retinopathy (13%), Macular diseases (17.7%), and degenerative myopia (9%). Visual rehabilitation was achieved using accurate correction of ametropia (174 patients), approach magnification (74 patients) and telescopes (45 patients) for recognising faces, watching television and board work. Spectacle magnifiers (187 patients), hand/stand magnifiers (9 patients), closed-circuit television (3 patients), overhead illumination lamp (143 patients) and reading stand (24 patients) were prescribed for reading tasks. Light control devices (146 patients) were used for glare control, and cane (128 patients) and flashlight (50 patients) for mobility. Patients were trained in activities to improve their daily living skills, (54 patients); counselled in environmental modification (144 patients) and ancillary care (63 patients) for educational and vocational needs. CONCLUSION: Data obtained from this study elucidates the characteristics of low-vision patients. This information is likely to help in the development of appropriate low vision services.