A prospective randomized controlled study on the effects of compound analgesia in ultra-pulsed fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment of post-burn hypertrophic scars in children / 中华烧伤杂志

Objective: To investigate the effects of compound analgesia on ultra-pulsed fractional carbon dioxide laser (UFCL) treatment of post-burn hypertrophic s in children. Methods: A prospective randomized controlled study was conducted. From April 2018 to March 2020, 169 pediatric patients with post-burn hypertrophic s admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University were randomly divided into general anesthesia alone group (39 cases, 19 males and 20 females, aged 35 (21, 48) months), general anesthesia+lidocaine group (41 cases, 23 males and 18 females, aged 42 (22, 68) months), general anesthesia+ibuprofen suppository group (41 cases, 25 males and 16 females, aged 38 (26, 52) months), and three-drug combination group with general anesthesia + lidocaine+ibuprofen suppository (48 cases, 25 males and 23 females, aged 42 (25, 60) months), and the pediatric patients in each group were treated with corresponding analgesic regimens when UFCL was used to treat s, and the pediatric patients were given comprehensive care throughout the treatment process. The pain degree of pediatric patients scar was evaluated by facial expression,legs,activity,cry,and consolability (FLACC) of children's pain behavior scale at 0 (immediately), 1, 2, and 4 h after awakening from the first anesthesia, respectively. At 4 h after awakening from the first anesthesia of postoperative pain assessment, the self-made analgesia satisfaction questionnaire was used to evaluate the satisfaction for the analgesic effect of the pediatric patients or their families, and the satisfaction rate was calculated. Within 2 h after the first operation, the occurrences of adverse reactions of the pediatric patients, such as nausea and vomiting, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, etc, were observed and recorded. Before the first treatment and 1 month after the last treatment, the Vancouver scar scale (VSS) was used to evaluate the pediatric patients scar, and the difference value between the two was calculated. Data were statistically analyzed with least significant difference test, Kruskal-Wallis H test, chi-square test and Fisher's exact probability test. Results: At 0 h after awakening from the first anesthesia, the FLACC scores of pediatric patients in general anesthesia+lidocaine group, general anesthesia+ibuprofen suppository group and three-drug combination group were significantly lower than those in general anesthesia alone group (P<0.01). The FLACC scores of the pediatric patients in anesthesia+ibuprofen suppository group and three-drug combination group were significantly lower than that in general anesthesia+lidocaine group (P<0.01), and the FLACC score of the pediatric patients in three-drug combination group was significantly lower than that in general anesthesia+ibuprofen suppository group (P<0.01). At 1 and 2 h after awakening from the first anesthesia, the FLACC scores of pediatric patients in general anesthesia+ibuprofen suppository group and three-drug combination group were both significantly lower than those in general anesthesia alone group and general anesthesia+lidocaine group (P<0.01), and the FLACC score of the pediatric patients in three-drug combination group was significantly lower than that in general anesthesia+ibuprofen suppository group (P<0.01). At 4 h after awakening from the first anesthesia, the FLACC scores of the pediatric patients in general anesthesia+ibuprofen suppository group and three-drug combination group were significantly lower than those in general anesthesia alone group and general anesthesia+lidocaine group (P<0.01). At 4 h after awakening from the first anesthesia, the satisfactions rate with the analgesic effect in the four groups of pediatric patients or their families were 79.49% (31/39), 85.37% (35/41), 87.80% (36/41), and 97.92% (47/48), respectively. The satisfaction rate of the pediatric patients in three-drug combination group was significantly higher than those in general anesthesia alone group, general anesthesia+lidocaine group, general anesthesia+ibuprofen suppository group. Within 2 h after the first operation, there was no significant difference in the overall comparison of adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting, headache, dizziness, and drowsiness of pediatric patients among the 4 groups (P>0.05). The VSS scores of pediatric patients before the first treatment, 1 month after the last treatment, and and the difference value between the two in the 4 groups were not significantly different (P>0.05). Conclusions: Three-drug combination for analgesia has a good effect in the treatment of hypertrophic scars after burn in pediatric patients with UFCL. Pediatric patients or their families are highly satisfied with the effect, and the treatment effect and incidence of adverse reactions are similar to other analgesic regimens, so it is recommended to be promoted in clinical practice.

La administración de ondansetrón no mejora la evolución de los niños con gastroenteritis aguda sin deshidratación / Administration of ondansetron does not improve the course of children with acute gastroenteritis without dehydration

Sobre la base de una viñeta clínica de un niño con gastroenteritis aguda sin deshidratación, el autor de este artículo realiza una búsqueda bibliográfica para revisar la evidencia que avala el uso de ondansetrón para tratar sus vómitos, práctica bastante común en instituciones con acceso a este fármaco en sus centrales de emergencia. Luego de dicha búsqueda, el autor concluye que en niños con gastroenteritis aguda sin deshidratación, la administración de ondansetrón no reduce la necesidad de hidratación intravenosa ni la frecuencia ni la severidad de los vómitos. (AU)

Based on a clinical vignette of a child with acute gastroenteritis without dehydration, the author of this article performs a literature search to review the evidence supporting the use of ondansetron to treat his vomiting, a fairly common practice in institutions with access to this drug in their emergency rooms. After this search, the author concludes that in children with acute gastroenteritis without dehydration, the administration of ondansetron does not reduce the need for intravenous hydration or the frequency or severity of vomiting. (AU)

Risk factors associated with antineoplastic chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting / Fatores de risco associados a náuseas e vômitos induzidos por quimioterapia antineoplásica

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To estimate the incidence and to evaluate risk factors for antineoplastic nausea and vomiting with high and moderate emetogenic chemotherapy in adult patients in the first treatment cycle. METHODS: Prospective cohort study with follow-up of 269 adults during the first cycle of antineoplastic chemotherapy. The incidence of nausea and vomiting was evaluated in the acute phase (0-24 hours), in the late phase (24 hours-5th day) and in the total phase (0-5th day). RESULTS: In total, 152 patients underwent high emetogenic chemotherapy and 117 moderate emetogenic chemotherapy. The relative frequency of nausea was higher when compared with vomiting in the acute phase (p < 0.001) and in the late phase (p < 0.001). The risk factors identified were: age group ≤ 49 years (odds ratio = 0.47; 95%CI 0.23-0.95) and 50-64 years (odds ratio = 0.45; 95%CI 0.23-0.87), tobacco use (odds ratio = 0.35; 95%CI 0.14-0.88), and high emetogenic chemotherapy (odds ratio 0.55; 95%CI 0.31-0.95). CONCLUSION: The incidence of nausea was higher than that of vomiting, and adverse effects were more frequent in the late phase. The results suggest the risk factors for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting are tobacco, age (young adults), and high emetogenic chemotherapy.

RESUMO OBJETIVO: Estimar a incidência e avaliar os fatores de risco para náuseas e vômitos induzidos por antineoplásicos com alto e moderado potencial emético em pacientes adultos, no primeiro ciclo de tratamento. MÉTODOS: Estudo de coorte prospectiva, com 269 adultos acompanhados durante o primeiro ciclo de quimioterapia antineoplásica. A incidência de náuseas e vômitos foi avaliada na fase aguda (0-24 horas), na fase tardia (24 horas-5° dia) e na fase total (0-5° dia). RESULTADOS: 152 pacientes foram submetidos a quimioterápico com alto potencial emético e 117 a moderado potencial emético. A frequência relativa de náuseas foi maior quando comparada à de vômitos na fase aguda (p < 0,001) e na fase tardia (p < 0,001). Os fatores de risco identificados foram: faixa etária ≤ 49 anos (odds ratio = 0,47; IC95% 0,23-0,95) e 50-64 anos (odds ratio = 0,45; IC95% 0,23-0,87), uso de tabaco (odds ratio = 0,35; IC95% 0,14-0,88) e alto potencial emético dos quimioterápicos (odds ratio 0,55; IC95% 0,31-0,95). CONCLUSÃO: A incidência de náuseas foi maior do que a de vômitos, e na fase tardia os efeitos adversos foram mais frequentes. Os resultados sugerem que os fatores de risco para náuseas e vômitos induzidos por quimioterapia são o tabaco, a idade (adultos jovens) e o alto potencial emético do quimioterápico.

Benefits of ginger in the control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting / Beneficios del jengibre en el control de náusea y vómito inducidos por la quimioterapia / Benefícios do gengibre no controle da náusea e vômito induzidos pela quimioterapia

ABSTRACT Objectives: To identify and discuss scientific evidence of the effects of ginger use on the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Methods: This is an integrative reviewperformed by Ganong's reference. Results: We included 24 studies, highlighting three thematic categories, namely 1) antiemetic action of ginger - nausea (13 articles; of these, nine significant) and emesis (10 studies; of these, six significant); 2) action in the control of nausea (11 articles; of these, six significant) and vomiting (8 articles; of these, three significant) in the acute phase; 3) action in the control of nausea (6 articles; of these, three significant) and vomiting (6 articles; of these, three significant) in the delayed phase. There were divergences of the methods used. Final considerations: This complementary therapy has low cost and easy access, but no statistical confirmation of its effectiveness in the management of nausea and vomiting in cancer patients was found.

RESUMEN Objetivos: Identificar y discutir evidencias científicas de los efectos del uso del jengibre en el manejo de la náusea y vomito inducidos por la quimioterapia. Métodos: Se trata de revisión integranterealizada por el referencial Ganong. Resultados: Han sido incluidos 24 estudios, destacándose 3 categorías temáticas: 1) acción antiemética del jengibre - ha sido evaluada la náusea (13 artículos [9 significativos]) y emesis (10 estudios [6 significativos]); 2) acción en el control de la náusea (11 artículos [6 significativos]) y vomito (8 artículos [3 significativos]) en la fase aguda; 3) acción en el control de la náusea (6 artículos [3 significativos]) y vomito (6 artículos [3 significativos]) en la fase tardía. Hubo divergencias de los métodos utilizados. Consideraciones finales: Esa terapia complementar ha sido de bajo costo y fácil acceso, pero no ha sido encontrada confirmación estadística de su efectividad en el manejo de la náusea y vomito en pacientes oncológicos.

RESUMO Objetivos: Identificar e discutir evidências científicas dos efeitos do uso do gengibre no manejo da náusea e vômito induzidos pela quimioterapia. Métodos: Trata-se de revisão integrativabaseada no referencial de Ganong. Resultados: Foram incluídos 24 estudos, destacando-se 3 categorias temáticas, a saber, 1) ação antiemética do gengibre - foi avaliada a náusea (13 artigos; destes, 9 significativos) e êmese (10 estudos; destes, 6 significativos); 2) ação no controle da náusea (11 artigos; destes, 6 significativos) e vômito (8 artigos; destes, 3 significativos) na fase aguda; 3) ação no controle da náusea (6 artigos; destes, 3 significativos) e vômito (6 artigos; destes, 3 significativos) na fase tardia. Houve divergências dos métodos utilizados. Considerações finais: Essa terapia complementar é de baixo custo e fácil acesso, mas não foi encontrada confirmação estatística de sua efetividade no manejo da náusea e vômito em pacientes oncológicos.

What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about the use of cannabinoids in clinical practice?

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The therapeutic effects of cannabinoid compounds have been the center of many investigations. This study provides a synthesis on all Cochrane systematic reviews (SRs) that assessed the use of cannabinoids as a therapeutic approach. DESIGN AND SETTING: Review of SRs, conducted in the Discipline of Evidence-Based Medicine, Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM), Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP). METHODS: A broad search was conducted in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews to retrieve any Cochrane SRs that assessed the efficacy and safety of cannabinoids as a therapeutic approach. The results and key characteristics of all reviews included were summarized and discussed. RESULTS: Eight SRs were included. They assessed the use of cannabinoids for the following types of conditions: neurological (two SRs), psychiatric (two SRs), rheumatological (one SR), infectious (one SR) and oncological (two SRs). There was moderate-quality evidence showing that the use of cannabinoids reduced nausea and vomiting among adults, compared with placebo. Additionally, there was moderate-quality evidence showing that there was no difference between cannabinoids and prochlorperazine regarding the number of participants who reported vomiting, in this same population. CONCLUSIONS: This review identified eight Cochrane systematic reviews that provided evidence of unknown to moderate quality regarding the use of cannabinoids as a therapeutic intervention. Further studies are still imperative for solid conclusions to be reached regarding practical recommendations.

Bromopride, metoclopramide, or ondansetron for the treatment of vomiting in the pediatric emergency department: a randomized controlled trial / Bromoprida, metoclopramida ou ondansetrona no tratamento de vômito no departamento de emergência pediátrica: ensaio controlado randomizado

Abstract Objective: To compare the effectiveness of a single intramuscular dose of bromopride, metoclopramide, or ondansetron for treating vomiting. Methods: Randomized controlled trial including children 1-12 years of age presenting with acute vomiting at the pediatric emergency department. Outcomes: Number of children that stopped vomiting at one, six, and 24 h following treatment; episodes of diarrhea; acceptance of oral liquids; intravenous rehydration; return to hospital and side effects. Results: There were 175 children who completed the study. Within the first hour after treatment, all drugs were equally effective, with ondansetron preventing vomiting in 100%, bromopride in 96.6%, and metoclopramide in 94.8% of children (p = 0.288). Within six hours, ondansetron was successful in preventing vomiting in 98.3% of children, compared to bromopride and metoclopramide, which were successful in 91.5% and 84.4% of patients, respectively (p = 0.023). Within 24 h, ondansetron was superior to both other agents, as it remained efficacious in reducing vomiting in 96.6% of children, as opposed to 67.8% and 67.2% with bromopride and metoclopramide, respectively (p = 0.001). The ondansetron group showed better acceptance of oral liquids (p = 0.05) when compared to the bromopride and metoclopramide. The ondansetron group did not show any side effects in 75.9% of cases, compared to 54.2% and 53.5% in the bromopride and metoclopramide groups, respectively. Somnolence was the most common side effect. Conclusions: A single dose of ondansetron is superior to bromopride and metoclopramide in preventing vomiting six hours and 24 h following treatment. Oral fluid intake after receiving medication was statistically better with Ondansetronwhile also having less side effects compared to the other two agents.

Resumo Objetivo: Para comparar a eficacia de uma unica dose intramuscular de bromoprida, metoclopramida ou ondansetrona no tratamento de vomito. Métodos: Ensaio controlado randomizado incluindo crianc¸as de 1 a 12 anos de idade que apresentam vomito agudo no departamento de emergencia pediatrica. Desfechos: Numero de crianças que pararam de vomitar 1, 6 e 24 horas apos o tratamento; episodios de diarreia; aceitac¸ao de liquidos orais; reidratac¸ao intravenosa, retorno ao hospital e efeitos colaterais. Resultados: 175 crianças concluiram o estudo. Na primeira hora apos o tratamento, todos os medicamentos foram igualmente eficazes, sendo que a ondansetrona preveniu vomito em 100%, a bromoprida em 96,6% e metoclopramida em 94,8% das crianças (p = 0,288). Em 6 horas, a ondansetrona mostrou sucesso na prevençao do vomito em 98,3% das crianças, em comparac¸ao a bromoprida e a metoclopramida, que mostraram sucesso em 91,5% e 84,4% dos pacientes, respectivamente (p = 0,023). Em 24 horas, a ondansetrona foi superior aos dois outros agentes, pois ela continuou eficaz na reduçao do vomito em 96,6% das crianças, diferente de 67,8% e 67,2% com bromoprida e metoclopramida, respectivamente (p = 0,001). O grupo de ondansetrona mostrou melhor aceitaçao de liquidos orais (p = 0,05) em comparaçao a bromoprida e metoclopramida. O grupo de ondansetrona nao mostrou efeitos colaterais em 75,9% dos casos, em comparaçao a 54,2% e 53,5% dos grupos de bromoprida e metoclopramida. O efeito colateral mais comum foi sonolencia. Conclusões: Uma unica dose de ondansetrona e superior a bromoprida e metoclopramida no tratamento de vomito 6 horas e 24 horas apos o tratamento. A ingestao de fluidos orais apos receber medicaçao foi estatisticamente melhor com ondansetrona, ao mesmo tempo em que tambem apresentando menos efeitos colaterais em comparaçao aos outros dois agentes.

Orthodontic approach to treat complex hypodontia using miniscrews in a growing patient

This article reports orthodontic treatment of a case of hypodontia of five premolars in an 11-year-old female patient with a positive tooth size-arch length discrepancy in both dental arches. The patient had a straight profile with balanced facial growth. Setup manufacture revealed the possibility of achieving ideal occlusion by mesializing permanent molars up to 15 mm, in addition to keeping a primary molar in the dental arch. With the aid of absolute anchorage, the proposed mechanics was performed and the occlusion predicted in the setup was achieved, while profile and facial growth pattern were maintained. The use of miniscrews for extensive orthodontic movements was successful. Furthermore, one primary molar was extensively mesialized. The indication of gingivoplasty to correct gingival smile proved effective. This is considered a useful technique for orthodontists.

Este artigo apresenta o tratamento ortodôntico de um caso com hipodontia de cinco pré-molares, em uma paciente, de 11 anos de idade, com discrepância positiva de modelo em ambas as arcadas. A paciente apresentava perfil reto, com crescimento facial equilibrado. Por meio da confecção de set-up, verificou-se a possibilidade de se estabelecer uma oclusão ideal por meio da mesialização, de até 15mm, dos molares permanentes e manutenção de um molar decíduo no arco. Com o auxílio de ancoragem absoluta, foi realizada a mecânica proposta, alcançando-se a oclusão prevista em set-up, além da manutenção do perfil e do padrão de crescimento facial. A utilização de mini-implantes para grandes movimentos ortodônticos foi favorável, incluindo a extensa mesialização de um molar decíduo. A indicação da gengivoplastia para correção do sorriso gengival se mostrou acertada, sendo essa uma técnica de grande auxílio à Ortodontia.

Incidence and management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in women with breast cancer / Incidencia y gestión de náuseas y vómitos en tratamiento quimioterapico en mujeres con cáncer de mama / Ocorrência e manejo de náusea e vômito no tratamento quimioterápico em mulheres com câncer de mama

The objective of this study was to analyze the incidence of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in women with breast cancer and identify strategies used by them to control these signs and symptoms. Data for this cross-sectional study were collected through interviews during the last cycle of chemotherapy, between August 2011 and March 2012, in a university hospital in the State of São Paulo. The sample consisted of 22 women between the ages of 31 and 70, of whom 77.3% reported nausea and 50% vomiting during treatment. Regarding symptom management, 82% of the women reported having received some information centered on the use of prescribed medication. However, 27.3% did not know what medication they had taken. We concluded that there is a lack of systematic care and institutional protocol to guide professionals in providing standardized information to women so they can better control nausea and vomiting.

Este estudio objetivó analizar la incidencia de náuseas y vómitos en mujeres con cáncer de mama durante la quimioterapia, identificar el manejo utilizado para controlar estos signos y síntomas. Estudio transversal, cuyos datos fueron recolectados por medio de entrevistas en el último ciclo de quimioterapia entre agosto 2011 y marzo 2012 en un hospital universitario en el Estado de São Paulo. La muestra consistió de 22 mujeres, con edades entre 31 y 70 años, que el 77,3% reportó náuseas y el 50% vómitos durante el tratamiento. Cuanto al manejo, el 82% afirmó que habían recibido algún tipo de información centrada en el uso de la medicación prescrita, sin embargo, el 27,3% no supo responder cuál medicación fue utilizada. Se concluye que falta de sistematización de la atención y protocolo institucional para orientar profesionales para ofrecer información estandarizada, posibilitando el seguimiento de las mujeres para tener un mejor control de náuseas y vómitos.

Objetivou-se analisar a ocorrência de náusea e vômito em mulheres com câncer de mama durante a quimioterapia, e identificar o manejo utilizado para o controle desses sinais e sintomas. Pesquisa transversal, cujos dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista, no último ciclo de quimioterapia, entre agosto de 2011 e março de 2012 em um hospital universitário no interior do Estado de São Paulo. A amostra foi composta por 22 mulheres, com idade entre 31 e 70 anos, e 77,3% relataram náusea e 50% vômito, durante o tratamento. Quanto ao manejo, 82% delas afirmaram ter recebido algum tipo de informação que ficou centrada no uso da medicamento prescrito, entretanto, 27,3% não souberam responder qual medicamento usaram. Concluiu-se que há falta de sistematização da assistência e protocolo institucional que norteiem os profissionais a fornecer informações padronizadas, possibilitando o seguimento das mulheres, a fim de terem controle mais adequado da náusea e vômito.

Carbamazepine for prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a pilot study / Carbamazepina para prevenção de náusea e vômito induzidos por quimioterapia: um estudo piloto

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Nausea and vomiting are major inconveniences for patients undergoing chemotherapy. Despite standard preventive treatment, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) still occurs in approximately 50% of these patients. In an attempt to optimize this treatment, we evaluated the possible effects of carbamazepine for prevention of CINV. DESIGN AND LOCATION: Prospective nonrandomized open-label phase II study carried out at a Brazilian public oncology service. METHODS: Patients allocated for their first cycle of highly emetogenic chemotherapy were continuously recruited. In addition to standard antiemetic protocol that was made available, they received carbamazepine orally, with staggered doses, from the third day before until the fifth day after chemotherapy. Considering the sparseness of evidence about the efficacy of anticonvulsants for CINV prevention, we used Simon's two-stage design, in which 43 patients should be included unless overall complete prevention was not achieved in 9 out of the first 15 entries. The Functional Living Index-Emesis questionnaire was used to measure the impact on quality of life. RESULTS: None of the ten patients (0%) presented overall complete prevention. In three cases, carbamazepine therapy was withdrawn because of somnolence and vomiting before chemotherapy. Seven were able to take the medication for the entire period and none were responsive, so the study was closed. There was no impact on the patients' quality of life. CONCLUSION: Carbamazepine was not effective for prevention of CINV and also had a deleterious side-effect profile in this population. .

CONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: Náusea e vômito são inconvenientes importantes para pacientes submetidos a quimioterapia. A despeito do tratamento preventivo padrão, náuseas e vômitos induzidos por quimioterapia (NVIQ) ocorrem em aproximadamente 50% dos pacientes. Na tentativa de otimizar este tratamento, avaliamos os possíveis efeitos da carbamazepina na prevenção de náuseas e vômitos induzidos por quimioterapia. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL: Estudo fase II, prospectivo, não randomizado, aberto, realizado em um serviço público brasileiro de oncologia. MÉTODOS: Recrutaram-se continuamente pacientes alocados para o primeiro ciclo de quimioterapia altamente emetogênica. Além do protocolo anti-emético padrão disponibilizado, os pacientes receberam carbamazepina, por via oral, em doses escalonadas, a partir do terceiro dia anterior até o quinto dia após a quimioterapia. Dada a escassa evidência de eficácia dos anticonvulsivantes na prevenção de NVIQ, adotamos o desenho de Simon em duas fases, que deveria incluir 43 pacientes a não ser que prevenção completa global não fosse alcançada em 9 dos primeiros 15 participantes. O questionário "Functional Living Index-Emesis" foi usado para avaliar o impacto na qualidade da vida. RESULTADOS: Nenhum dos 10 pacientes (0%) apresentou prevenção completa global. Três tiveram a carbamazepina suspensa por sonolência e vômito antes da quimioterapia. Sete foram capazes de tomar a medicação por todo o período proposto e nenhum obteve resposta, sendo então interrompido o estudo. Não houve impacto na qualidade da vida. CONCLUSÃO: Carbamazepina não foi efetiva para prevenção de NVIQ e apresentou perfil deletério de efeitos adversos nesta população. .

Toxicity Profile of Temozolomide in the Treatment of 300 Malignant Glioma Patients in Korea

This study evaluated the toxicity profiles of temozolomide in the treatment of malignant glioma as either concurrent or adjuvant chemotherapy. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 300 malignant glioma patients treated with temozolomide in two medical institutions in Korea between 2004 and 2010. Two hundred nine patients experienced a total of 618 toxicities during temozolomide therapy. A total of 84.8% of the 618 toxicities were Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grade 1 or 2, while 15.2% were grade 3 or 4. Among the hematologic toxicities, thrombocytopenia (13.7%), anemia (11.0%), and AST/ALT increases (7.0%) were common. Among the non-hematologic toxicities, nausea (44.3%), vomiting (37.0%), and anorexia (14.3%) were the three most common toxicities. There was no mortality due to temozolomide. Although temozolomide showed many types of toxicities, the majority of the toxicities were tolerable and of lower grade. Gastrointestinal troubles are the most common toxicities in Korean patients treated with temozolomide.

A Phase 3, randomized, double-blind study of single-dose fosaprepitant for prevention of cisplatin-induced nausea and vomiting: Results of an Indian population subanalysis.

Context: Currently, there is limited data on the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in Indian patients. Aims: This post hoc study assessed the efficacy and safety of fosaprepitant compared with aprepitant for prevention of CINV in the Indian population. A subgroup analysis was performed from data collected in a phase 3 study of intravenous (IV) fosaprepitant or oral aprepitant, plus the 5-HT 3 antagonist ondansetron and the corticosteroid dexamethasone, in cisplatin-naοve patients with solid malignancies. Materials and Methods: Patients scheduled to receive cisplatin (≥70 mg/m 2 ) were administered a single IV dose of fosaprepitant dimeglumine (150 mg) on day 1 or a 3-day dosing regimen of oral aprepitant (day 1:125 mg, days 2 and 3:80 mg) with standard doses of ondansetron and dexamethasone. Patients recorded nausea and/or vomiting episodes and their use of rescue medication and were monitored for adverse events (AEs) and tolerability. Statistical Analysis Used: Differences in response rates between fosaprepitant and aprepitant were calculated using the Miettinen and Nurminen method. Results: In the Indian subpopulation (n = 372), efficacy was similar for patients in both the fosaprepitant or aprepitant groups; complete response in the overall, acute, and delayed phases and no vomiting in all phases were approximately 4 percentage points higher in the fosaprepitant group compared with the aprepitant group. Fosaprepitant was generally well-tolerated; common AEs were similar to oral aprepitant. Conclusions: IV fosaprepitant is as safe and effective as oral aprepitant in the Indian subpopulation and offers an alternative to the oral formulation.

Combination Effects of Capsicum Plaster at the Korean Hand Acupuncture Points K-D2 with Prophylactic Antiemetic on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting after Gynecologic Laparoscopy

PURPOSE: This study was done to evaluate the combination effects of capsicum plaster at the Korean hand acupuncture points K-D2 with prophylactic antiemetic on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV). METHODS: An experimental research design (a randomized, a double-blinded, and a placebo-control procedure) was used. The participants were female patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopy; the control group (n=34) received intravenous prophylactic ramosetron 0.3mg, while the experimental group (n=34) had Korean Hand Therapy additionally. In the experimental group, capsicum plaster was applied at K-D2 of both 2nd and 4th fingers by means of Korean Hand Therapy for a period of 30 minutes before the induction of anesthesia and removed 8 hours after the laparoscopy. RESULTS: The occurrence of nausea, nausea intensity and need for rescue with antiemetic in the experimental group was significantly less than in the control group 2 hours after surgery. CONCLUSION: Results of the study show capsicum plaster at K-D2 is an effective method for reducing PONV in spite of the low occurrence of PONV because of the prophylactic antiemetic medication.

Antieméticos na redução dos vômitos por gastroenterite aguda em criançase adolescentes / Antiemetics for reducing vomiting in acute gastroenteritis in children and adolescents

Introdução: O vômito é uma manifestação comum da gastroenterite aguda em crianças e adolescentes. Quando não tratado, pode ser um obstáculo para a terapia de reidratação oral, que é a pedra angular no controle da gastroenterite aguda. Ainda são necessárias evidências relativas à segurança e à eficácia do uso de antieméticos para vômitos em gastroenterite aguda em crianças.Objetivos: Avaliar a eficácia e a segurança de antieméticos para o vômito induzido por gastroenterite em crianças e adolescentes.Métodos: Busca por estudos: Os autores buscaram no CochraneUpper Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Diseases Group Trials Register, que contém referências identificadas a partir de amplas pesquisas de banco de dados eletrônicos, e realizaram também busca manual em revistas relevantes e livros de resumos de conferências. A busca foi refeita e está atualizada até 20 de julho de 2010. Critérios de seleção dos estudos: Foram incluídos apenas ensaios clínicos randomizados (ECR) e quasi-randomizados comparando o uso de máscaras cirúrgicas descartáveis com a não utilização de máscara.Coleta e análise dos dados: Dois revisores extraíram os dadosindependentemente.Principais resultados: Foram incluídos 7 estudos envolvendo 1.020 participantes. O tempo médio para a cessação do vômito foi de 0,34 dias a menos com supositório de dimenidrinato em comparação com placebo (P = 0,036) (n = 1 estudo). Dados de 3 estudos comparando ondansetrona oral com placebo mostraram: (a) redução imediata da taxa de internação hospitalar (risco relativo [RR] = 0,40; número necessário para tratar [NNT] = 17; intervalo de confiança [IC] 95% = 10 a 100), mas nenhuma diferença entre as taxas de hospitalização em 72 horas após a alta do Departamento de Emergência (DE); (b) redução das taxas de reidratação intravenosa, tanto durante a estadia no DE (RR = 0,41; NNT = 5; IC95% = 4 a 8) quanto no seguimento de 72 horas após a alta da estadia no DE (do pior ao melhor cenário para o ondansetrona: RR = 0,57; NNT = 6; IC 95% = 4 a 13) e (c) um aumento na proporção de pacientes com a cessação do vômito (RR = 1,34; NNT = 5; IC 95% = 3 a 7). Não houve diferença significativa nas taxas de retorno ao médico ou de eventos adversos, embora diarreia tenha sido relatada como um efeito colateral em quatro dos cinco estudos com ondansetrona. Em um estudo da proporção de pacientes com a cessaçãodo vômito em 24 horas foi de 58% com ondansetrona intravenosa, 17% com placebo e 33% com metoclopramida (valor de P = 0,039).Conclusão: A ondansetrona oral aumentou a proporção de pacientes que pararam de vomitar e reduziu o número dos que necessitaram de hidratação intravenosa e internação imediata. A ondansetrona e a metoclopramida intravenosas reduziram o número de episódios de vômitos e de internação hospitalar, e o supositório de dimenidrinato reduziu aduração de vômitos.

Náuseas, vómitos, diarrea, estreñimiento e hiporexia en la alimentación del niño con cáncer / Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and decreased appetite in feeding the child with cancer

Entre las manifestaciones digestivas que se presentan en el tratamiento del niño con cáncer, bien sea por la quimioterapia, la radioterapia, los medicamentos subyacentes a estas terapias o a la misma enfermedad per sé, se encuentran las náuseas, los vómitos, la diarrea, el estreñimiento y la disminución del apetito. Todos ellos, junto con la pérdida de la actividad física y los cambios en los hábitos alimentarios, pueden conllevar a malnutrición. Es necesario así entonces realizar algunas sugerencias preventivas nutricionales y de puericultura, para evitar la morbilidad secundaria a ello.

Among the digestive symptoms that occur in the treatment of children with cancer, either gy chemotherapy, radiotherapy, drug therapy or underlying these the same disease per se, include nausea, vomiting, diarrea, constipation and the decline and loss of appetite. They, along with the loss of physycal activit and changes in eating habits, can lead to malnutrition. Need and then make some suggestions preventive nutrition and childcare, to avoid the morbidity secondary to it.

Tratamiento adyuvante en cáncer de colon: nuestra experiencia / Adjuvant treatment for colon cancer: our experience

El cáncer de colon es uno de los tumores más frecuentes en nuestro país. Posterior a cirugía, la quimioterapia adyuvante ha mostrado beneficios para los pacientes de alto riesgo y ganglios positivos, por lo que es considerada estándar. De este estudio, es evaluar la experiencia de nuestra institución en lo que a esta modalidad de tratamiento se refiere durante cinco años. De manera preliminar, se evaluaron un total de 118 pacientes. La distribución por género fue igual. Los tumores de colon izquierdo ocuparon el mayor porcentaje (45,76%), la histología más frecuente fue adenocarcinoma. En cuanto al TNM, el T más frecuente fue el T3 (53.1%) y el N el NO (46,9%). El 63,2% de pacientes recibió quimioterapia adyuvante, siendo los esquemas más utilizados, Folfox 4 62,5% seguido de Xelos 18,1% y Capecitabina 13,9. El 66,7% presentó eventos adversos. siendo las más frecuentes diarreas, nauseas, vómitos, y neuropatía periférica, todos G1/2 en la mayoría de los casos. No hubo muerte asociada al tratamiento. El 100% de los pacientes tuvieron seguimiento y para el año 2009 el 55,93% se encontraban vivos. La sobrevida global fue mayor en el grupo que recibió adyuvancia sin llegar a significancia estadística (P=0,098) ya que hasta la fecha no se ha alcanzado la mediana de sobrevida global. La sobrevida libre de enfermedad, fue mayor en el grupo que recibió quimioterapia, alcanzado significancia estadística (P=0,045).

Colon cancer is one of the most common tumors in our country. Following surgery, adjuvant chemotherapy has shown benefit for patients at high risk and node-positive, so it is considered standard modality. The aim of this study is to evaluate the experience of our institution as far as this treatment modality, referred for five years. Preliminary we evaluated total of 118 patients, the gender distribution was equal. Left colon tumors, occupied the highest percentage (45.76%) and the most common histology was adenocarcinoma. With regard to TNM, T3 was the most frequent (53.1%) and N0 also (46.9%). Of the sample assessed, 63.2% received adjuvant che motherapy, being the most widely used schemes, Folfox 4 62.5 %, Xelox18.1% and Capecitabine 13.9%. 66.7% of patients had adverse events, being the most frequent diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and peripheral neuropathy, all G1/2 in most cases. There were no treatment-related deaths. 100% of patients had follow-up, for the year 2009, 55.93% of them were alive. The OS was greater in the group that received adjuvant treatment with regard to that it did not receive it, without statistics significant (P=0.098) since up to the date there has not been reached the median of global survival. Similar results were obtained with regard to the DFS, being this major in the group that received chemotherapy, versus the group that did not receive it, reached significant statistics (P=0.045).

Cyclic vomiting syndrome responding to amitryptiline.

A 7 year girl presented with history of recurrent vomiting and altered sensonium. Laboratory investigators were within normal limits. A diagnosis of cyclic vomiting syndrome was made and treated with amitryptiline with good results.