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FUNDAMENTO: A incidência de ductus arteriosus patente (PCA) pode chegar a 50% em pacientes prematuros. Quando hemodinamicamente significativo, pode ser responsável por tempo de ventilação mecânica prolongado, além de importante fator de risco para o aparecimento de enterocolite necrotizante, hemorragia intraventricular e displasia broncopulmonar nessa população. OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste estudo é descrever a experiência inicial do fechamento percutâneo de canal arterial em prematuros pesando menos de 2 kg. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de estudo prospectivo que compreendeu 14 pacientes consecutivos submetidos a fechamento percutâneo de canal arterial de março de 2020 a fevereiro de 2021 em 6 instituições no Brasil. RESULTADOS: A idade gestacional média ao nascimento foi de 28,45 ±3,14 semanas, a idade média no momento do procedimento foi de 38,85 ±17,35 dias e o peso médio de 1,41±0,41 kg. Dentre os prematuros, 79% necessitavam de ventilação mecânica e 79% tinham feito uso de, em média, 1,5 ciclos de anti-inflamatórios não esteroides. A maioria dos pacientes teve melhora dos parâmetros ventilatórios e o tempo médio de extubação foi de 12,6 ±7,24 dias. A taxa de sucesso foi de 100%. Não houve mortalidade relacionada ao procedimento. CONCLUSÃO: Este estudo concluiu que o fechamento percutâneo do canal arterial em prematuros é uma realidade no Brasil, com resultados satisfatórios e baixa taxa de complicações.
BACKGROUND: The presence of patent ductus arteriosus can be as high as 50% in preterm babies. Hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus is a common cause of delayed weaning of respiratory support and an important risk factor of necrotizing enterocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhage, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia in this population. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to describe an initial experience of percutaneous closure of the ductus arteriosus in preterm infants weighing less than 2 kg. METHODS: This was a prospective study, comprised of 14 consecutive patients submitted to percutaneous closure of ductus arteriosus between March 2020 and February 2021 in 6 institutions in Brazil. RESULTS: Mean gestational age was 28.45±3.14 weeks, mean age at the procedure was 38.85±17.35 days and mean weight was 1.41 ±0.41 kg; 79% of the patients were under mechanical ventilation, and 79% had been submitted, on average, to a 1.5 cycle of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Most patients were weaned off of mechanical ventilation in a mean of 12.6 ±7.24 days after the procedure. Success rate was 100%. No procedure-related mortality was observed. CONCLUSION: This study concluded that percutaneous closure of ductus arteriosus in premature babies below 2 kg has satisfactory results and a low complication rate in this study sample.
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Humans , Infant, Newborn , Ductus Arteriosus , Heart Defects, Congenital , Neonatology , Infant, Newborn , Infant, Premature , CatheterizationSubject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged , Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional/methods , Heart Defects, Congenital/diagnosis , Heart Septal Defects, Atrial/pathology , Heart Septal Defects, Atrial/diagnostic imaging , Catheterization/methods , Echocardiography/methods , Echocardiography, Transesophageal/methods , Heart Septal Defects, Atrial/complicationsABSTRACT
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous cannulation for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in children. Methods: In this retrospective observational study, 66 cases who underwent non-cardiac surgery ECMO in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of Shanghai Children's Hospital from May 2016 to April 2021 were collected. The demographics, model of ECMO support, type and size of arteriovenous cannulas, way of catheterization and complications were recorded and summarized. Patients were divided into percutaneous cannulation group and surgical cannulation group according to catheterization strategies. The demographics, duration of cannulation and ECMO support, ECMO weaning rate and hospital survival rate were compared among two groups. χ2 and nonparametric rank sum test were used for comparison. Results: Among the 66 patients who received ECMO, 38 were male and 28 were female, with age 44.5 (12.0, 83.5) months and weight 15.0 (10.0, 25.0) kg; 21 patients underwent percutaneous cannulation, with a success rate of 95% (20 cases). Point-of-care ultrasound was performed for all percutaneous cannulation cases. The duration of percutaneous cannulation was significantly shorter than that of surgical cannulation (26.0 (23.3, 30.3) vs. 57.0 (53.8, 64.0) min, Z=6.31, P<0.001). Successful percutaneous cannulation cases were aged 70.5 (23.8, 109.5) months, and their weight was 23.2 (13.6, 37.0) kg. Ten cases were initially given veno-venous (VV) ECMO support, and 10 cases were given veno-arterial (VA) ECMO support. ECMO arterial cannulas were sized from 8 F to 17 F, and venous cannulas sized from 10 F to 19 F. For VV-ECMO, the right internal jugular and femoral veins were used as vascular access, while VA-ECMO used right internal jugular vein-femoral artery or right femoral vein-left femoral artery approach. Only one patient suffered severe complication (superior vena cava perforation). There was no catheter-related bloodstream infection. Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided percutaneous cannulation for ECMO can be performed with a high rate of success and safety in children.
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Adult , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Catheterization , China , Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation , Retrospective Studies , Ultrasonography, Interventional , Vena Cava, SuperiorABSTRACT
The high incidence of cardiovascular diseases is a serious threat to human health, and endovascular surgery has become the standard treatment for most interventional cardiovascular diseases. The robotassisted endovascular surgery system further enhances surgeons' ability to perform minimally invasive endovascular procedures in interventional cardiology. This study presents a new robotic technique for coronary intervention from the perspective of clinical application. Aiming at clinical application scenarios, this scheme proposed an intuitive guide wire catheter mechanism design, which accurately and perfectly simulates the doctor's hand movements, realizes the positive and negative direction translation of the guide wire catheter, accurate torque control of the guide wire rotation and locking. The results of animal test showed that the R-OneTM has a high degree of dexterity, accuracy and stability,and meets the clinical needs.
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Animals , Cardiovascular Diseases , Catheterization , Equipment Design , Robotic Surgical Procedures , RoboticsABSTRACT
Objetivo Describir la experiencia con la administración de inyección de toxina botulínica en niños con vejiga hiperactiva neurogénica refractaria a manejo de primera línea. Materiales y Métodos Estudio observacional descriptivo (serie de casos) que incluyó a 14 niños con diagnóstico de vejiga hiperactiva neurogénica refractarios a tratamiento de primera línea sometidos a administración intravesical de toxina botulínica entre 2015 y 2021; se realizó el seguimiento teniendo en cuenta las variables clínicas, con evaluación de la respuesta y de los eventos adversos. Se reportaron frecuencias absolutas y porcentajes para las variables cualitativas; para las variables cuantitativas, se reportaron medidas de tendencia central y dispersión. Resultados Se incluyeron 6 niños y 8 niñas, con una media de edad 10,1 (desviación estándar [DE]: ± 4,4) años. Todos los pacientes fueron tratados previamente con anticolinérgico y cateterismos limpios intermitentes, con una media de uso de 2,8 (DE: ± 1.0) pañales al día; 11 (78,5%) pacientes tenían antecedente de infección urinaria, 13 (92,8%), estreñimiento, y 2 (15,3%), incontinencia fecal. En la ecografía, 7 (50,0%) pacientes presentaban engrosamiento de las paredes vesicales, y 6 (42,8%), hidronefrosis. Tras el procedimiento, 1 paciente presentó infección urinaria como complicación, 6 presentaron una respuesta completa, 7, respuesta parcial, y 1 paciente no obtuvo respuesta con la primera inyección, con un tiempo promedio efectivo de la terapia 8 (DE: ± 6,3) meses. Una segunda inyección fue necesaria en 6 (42.8%) pacientes, y, de estos, 3 (50%) requirieron una tercera inyección. Conclusión La inyección de toxina botulinica intravesical como terapia de segunda línea de manejo para vejiga hiperactiva neurogénica tiene buenos resultados, con bajas tasas de complicaciones.
Objective To describe the experience with the administration of botulinum toxin injection in children with neurogenic overactive bladder who were refractory to the first-line management. Materials and Methods A descriptive observational study (case series) which included 14 children with a diagnosis of neurogenic overactive bladder who were refractory to the first-line treatment and were aubmitted to the intravesical administration of botulinum toxin between 2015 and 2021. Follow-up was performed taking into account the clinical variables, wth an evaluation of the response and the adverse events. Absolute frequencies and percentages were reported for the qualitative variables; for the quantitative variables, measures of central tendency and dispersion were reported. Results We included 6 boys and 8 girls with a mean age of 10.1 (standard deviation [SD]: ± 4.4) years. All patients were previously treated with anticholinergics and clean intermittent catheterizations, with a mean use of 2.8 (SD: ± 1.0) diapers per day; 11 (78.5%) had a history of urinary tract infection, 13 (92.8%), constipation, and 2 (15.3%), fecal incontinence. On ultrasound, 7 (50.0%) patients presented bladder wall thickening, and 6 (42.8%), hydronephrosis. After the procedure, 1 patient presented urinary tract infection as a complication, 6 presented complete response, 7, partial response, and 1 patient did not obtain a response with the first injection, with an effective mean time of therapy of 8 (SD: ± 6.3) months. A second injection was required by 6 (42.8%) patients, and of these, 3 (50%) required a third injection. Conclusion Intravesical botulinum toxin injection as a second-line management therapy for neurogenic overactive bladder yileds good results, with low rates of complications.
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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Botulinum Toxins , Cholinergic Antagonists , Urinary Bladder, Overactive , Urinary Tract Infections , Urinary Bladder , Administration, Intravesical , Catheterization , Aftercare , Constipation , Fecal Incontinence , Central Trend MeasuresABSTRACT
Abstract Objective To evaluate the differences between bladder emptying options (permanent catheterization and intermittent bladder emptying/spontaneous urination) regarding the effects on labor length, need of operative vaginal deliveries, and cesarean section rate. Data Sources The search was conducted in MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases. Selection of Studies The survey returned 964 studies. A total of 719 studies were evaluated by title and abstract, of which 4 were selected for inclusion. Data Collection All references were inserted in the Rayyan QCRI tool (Rayyan Systems Inc., Cambridge, MA, USA). The full text of the selected articles was obtained so we could later decide whether or not to include them in this systematic review. Data Synthesis No differences were found in the number of instrumented deliveries or in cesarean section rate between groups. Conclusions After evaluating the studies performed on the topic, we concluded that there is no clear advantage to either method, although continuous catheterization was associated with a greater occurrence of eutocic births. In the remaining outcomes, there were no differences between catheterization types.
Resumo Objetivo Avaliar as diferenças entre as opções de esvaziamento vesical (cateterismo permanente e esvaziamento vesical intermitente/micção espontânea) em relação aos efeitos na duração do trabalho de parto, necessidade de partos vaginais operatórios e taxa de cesárea. Fontes de Dados A pesquisa foi realizada nas bases de dados MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, e The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Seleção de Estudos A pesquisa retornou 964 estudos. Um total de 719 estudos foram avaliados por título e resumo, dos quais 4 foram selecionados para inclusão. Coleta de Dados Todas as referências foram inseridas na ferramenta Rayyan QCRI (Rayyan Systems Inc., Cambridge, MA, EUA). O texto completo dos artigos selecionados foi obtido para posterior decisão de incluí-los nesta revisão sistemática. Síntese dos Dados Não foram encontradas diferenças no número de partos instrumentados ou na taxa de cesariana entre os grupos. Conclusões Após avaliação dos estudos realizados sobre o tema, concluímos que não hávantagem clara de qualquer um dos métodos, embora o cateterismo contínuo tenha sido associado à maior ocorrência de partos eutócicos. Nos demais desfechos, não houve diferenças entre os tipos de cateterismo.
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Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Labor, Obstetric , Cesarean Section , Catheterization , Delivery, Obstetric , ParturitionABSTRACT
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 , MethodsABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Introduction: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has been considered a safe option of therapy in end-stage renal disease patients with urgent need of dialysis. Recently, it was proposed that Urgent-Start-PD (US-PD) be defined when PD starts within 72 hours after catheter placement and "early start" PD (ES-PD) when PD starts between 3 and 14 days after. We aimed to compare demographic and clinical characteristics between patients in US-PD and ES-PD as well as 30-day complications, 6-month hospitalization, and dropout rate. Methods: Adult patients starting PD within 14 days after catheter insertion (October/2016 - February/2019) were included and divided into US-PD group and ES-PD group based on the their PD initiation time. Clinical and demographic data, fill volume for the first PD session, 30-day complications, 6-month hospitalization, and dropout rate were assessed. Results: In our study, 72 patients were analyzed (US-PD=40, ES-PD=32) with mean age of 53.2±15.2 years old. No differences between US-PD and ES-PD regarding demographic characteristics, 30-day complications, 6-month hospitalization, and dropout events were found. The most frequent short-term complication in patients who started PD urgently was leakage. The most common cause of dropout was transfer to HD. Conclusion: Fifty five percent of our sample started PD less than 72 hours after catheter insertion. The lack of difference in the measured outcomes compared to patients that had therapy initiated after this period encourages the use of urgent PD when needed.
RESUMO Introdução: A diálise peritoneal (DP) tem sido considerada uma opção segura de terapia em pacientes com doença renal terminal com necessidade urgente de diálise. Recentemente, foi proposto que a DP de início urgente (US-PD) fosse definida quando a DP iniciar dentro de 72 horas após o implante do cateter, e a DP de "início precoce" (ES-PD) quando a DP iniciar entre 3 e 14 dias após o procedimento. Nosso objetivo foi comparar características demográficas e clínicas entre pacientes em US-PD e ES-PD, bem como complicações em 30 dias, internação por 6 meses e taxa de saída do tratamento. Métodos: Pacientes adultos iniciando DP em até 14 dias após a inserção do cateter (outubro/2016 - fevereiro/2019) foram incluídos e divididos no grupo US-PD ou ES-PD com base no tempo de início da DP. Dados clínicos e demográficos, volume de preenchimento na primeira sessão de DP, complicações em 30 dias, hospitalização por 6 meses e taxa de saída foram avaliados. Resultados: Em nosso estudo, 72 pacientes foram analisados (US-PD = 40, ES-PD = 32) com média de idade de 53,2 ± 15,2 anos. Não foram encontradas diferenças entre US-PD e ES-PD em relação às características demográficas, complicações em 30 dias, hospitalização por 6 meses e saída do tratamento. A complicação de curto prazo mais frequente nos pacientes que iniciaram a DP com urgência foi o extravasamento de líquido peritoneal. A causa mais comum de saída foi a transferência para HD. Conclusão: Mais da metade da nossa amostra iniciou a DP menos de 72 horas após a inserção do cateter. A falta de diferença nos desfechos mensurados em comparação com os pacientes que iniciaram o tratamento após esse período incentiva o uso de US-PD quando necessário.
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Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Peritoneal Dialysis , Kidney Failure, Chronic/therapy , Time Factors , Catheterization , Renal DialysisABSTRACT
Introducción: el síndrome coronario agudo (SCA) es una serie de signos y síntomas que se refieren a isquemia miocárdica repentina. Estas condiciones clínicas son Síndrome Coronario agudo sin Elevación del Segmento ST (SCASEST) y Síndrome Coronario Agudo con Elevación del Segmento ST (SCACEST). A nivel mundial hay hallazgos controversiales con respecto a la diferencia de presentación de SCA en hombres y mujeres. Objetivo: determinar las diferencias en presentación del síndrome coronario agudo según el género en República Dominicana. Métodos: en este estudio observacional retrospectivo unicéntrico, 3,548 pacientes con SCA llevados al laboratorio de cateterismo fueron observados durante el período de agosto de 2016 a septiembre de 2019. Resultados: la edad promedio de presentación fue mayor en las mujeres, con una media de 63 años (DE ± 12.2). El SCACEST fue más frecuente en hombres (69.35 %) y la Angina Inestable en mujeres (50.14 %, p <0.0001). Angiográficamente, la enfermedad coronaria multivascular fue más común en hombres y la angiografía coronaria normal en mujeres (41.30 % y 35.37 %, p < 0.0001). Conclusión: dentro de la población dominicana, la mujer tiende a ser mayor al momento de presentación de SCA, con menor tendencia a someterse a intervención coronaria terapéutica.
Introduction: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a series of signs and symptoms referring to sudden myocardial ischemia. These clinical conditions are: Non-ST-Acute Coronary Syndromes (NST-ACS) and ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). Globally there are controversial findings regarding the difference in SCA presentation in both men and women. Objective: Determine differences in presentation of acute coronary syndrome by gender in the Dominican Republic. Methods: In this retrospective single-centered observational study 3,548 patients with ACS taken to the catheterization laboratory underwent observation, during the time frame of August 2016 to September 2019. Results: The average age of presentation was higher in females, with a mean of 63 years old (SD ± 12.2). STEMI was greater in males (69.35%) and females presented more with UA (50.14%, p<0.0001). Angiography findings showed that multi-vascular coronary artery disease was more common in males and normal coronary angiography more frequent in females (41.30% and 35.37%, p<0.0001). Conclusion: Within the Dominican population, females tend to be older at the time of appearance of ACS with a lower tendency of undergoing coronary intervention.
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Catheterization , Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction , ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction , Women , Dominican Republic , MenABSTRACT
Deep vein catheterization is an important method to prevent and treat burn shock in severe burn patients, monitor hemodynamic changes and provide venous nutritional support. Although deep vein catheterization has been applied widely, there is no standard operation and management process. In order to guide the operation and management of deep vein catheterization in severe burn patients in a more scientific and standard manner, the consensus writing group organized domestic experts in burn field, most of whom are members of the 10th Committee of Chinese Burn Association to discuss and reach a consensus mainly in selection of deep vein catheter and the catheterization site, the method of catheterization operation, catheter maintenance, and prevention and treatment of catheter-related complications. This consensus aims to provide practical basis and guidance for the operation and management of deep vein catheterization in severe burn patients.
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Humans , Burns/therapy , Catheterization , Consensus , Monitoring, Physiologic , ShockABSTRACT
This article aims to study the factors affecting the flexibility of the tip of an epidural anesthesia catheter. The flexibility of the tip of the epidural anesthesia catheter was tested with a softness tester from four aspects:raw materials, tip structure, tip processing technology, and the outer diameter of the catheter. Highly flexible and malleable polymer material with a smooth tip, the tip softening process and the proper outer diameter can effectively improve the tip flexibility of the epidural anesthesia catheter.
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Anesthesia, Epidural , Catheterization , Catheters , Epidural SpaceABSTRACT
RESUMO Objetivo: construir e validar o conteúdo da cartilha "É hora de pegar a minha veia: o que eu faço?", juntamente com juízes especialistas na área da Pediatria, para o preparo de crianças com necessidade de cateterização intravenosa periférica. Método: trata-se de um estudo metodológico do tipo validação de conteúdo, desenvolvido conforme o checklist COSMIM, realizado no período de fevereiro de 2015 a fevereiro de 2017, em quatro etapas: diagnóstico situacional, levantamento bibliográfico, seleção e sumarização do conteúdo, elaboração da cartilha e sua validação. Participaram do estudo 11 juízas especialistas na área de Pediatria. Para o processo de validação utilizou-se a técnica Delphi. Consideraram-se como índice de validação de conteúdo desejável os valores iguais ou superiores a 0,80. Resultados: a cartilha obteve índices satisfatórios nas categorias conteúdo, linguagem, ilustração, layout, motivação, cultura e aplicabilidade, sendo validada na segunda rodada com índice de validação de conteúdo global de 0,93. Conclusão: o objetivo do estudo foi alcançado, sendo a cartilha construída e validada pelos juízes especialistas, portanto, pode ser um recurso tecnológico de promoção do cuidado para crianças com necessidade de cateterização intravenosa periférica, configurando-se em uma medida de segurança do paciente.
RESUMEN Objetivo: construir y validar el contenido del folleto "Es hora de tomarme la vena: ¿qué hago?", Junto a jueces expertos en el área de Pediatría, para la preparación de niños con necesidad de cateterismo intravenoso periférico. Método: se trata de un estudio metodológico del tipo de validación de contenido, desarrollado según la lista de verificación COSMIM, realizado de febrero de 2015 a febrero de 2017, en cuatro etapas: diagnóstico situacional, relevamiento bibliográfico, selección y resumen del contenido, elaboración del folleto y su validación. En el estudio participaron once jueces especializados en Pediatría. Para el proceso de validación se utilizó la técnica Delphi. Se consideraron como índice de validación de contenido los valores iguales o superiores a 0,80. Resultados: el folleto obtuvo índices satisfactorios en las categorías contenido, lenguaje, ilustración, maquetación, motivación, cultura y aplicabilidad, siendo validado en la segunda ronda con un índice de validación de contenido global de 0,93. Conclusión: se logró el objetivo del estudio, y el folleto fue construido y validado por los jueces expertos, por lo tanto, puede ser un recurso tecnológico para promover el cuidado de niños con necesidad de cateterismo intravenoso periférico, configurándose como una medida de seguridad del paciente.
ABSTRACT Objective: to build and validate the contents of the booklet "It is time to get my vein: what do I do?", Together with expert judges in the field of Pediatrics, for the preparation of children in need of peripheral intravenous catheterization. Method: this is a methodological study of the content validation type, developed according to the COSMIM checklist, carried out from February 2015 to February 2017, in four stages: situational diagnosis, bibliographic survey, selection and summarization of the content, preparation of the booklet and its validation. Eleven judges specialized in Pediatrics participated in the study. For the validation process, the Delphi technique was used. Values equal to or greater than 0.80 were considered as a content validation index. Results: the booklet obtained satisfactory indexes in the categories content, language, illustration, layout, motivation, culture, and applicability, being validated in the second round with a global content validation index of 0.93. Conclusion: the objective of the study was achieved, with the booklet being constructed and validated by the expert judges, therefore, it can be a technological resource for the promotion of care for children in need of peripheral intravenous catheterization, configuring itself as a patient safety measure.
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Humans , Child , Catheterization , Health Education , Patient Education Handout , Pamphlets , Teaching Materials , Child Health , Education, Nursing , Evaluation Studies as TopicABSTRACT
Resumen: Identificar la causa de un síndrome de Cushing dependiente de adrenocorticotropina (ACTH) es esencial para realizar un tratamiento correcto. La hipersecreción de ACTH es debida en su mayoría a un tumor hipofisario (enfermedad de Cushing) o, en un 10%-20%, a tumores con producción ectópica de esta hormona. Los test no invasivos tienen baja sensibilidad y especificidad para diferenciar estas dos etiologías. El patrón oro lo constituye el cateterismo bilateral de los senos petrosos inferiores (CSP). Mediante el CSP se demuestra la hipersecreción de ACTH a nivel hipofisario al documentar un gradiente de ACTH central a periférico en el drenaje del tumor. Se recomienda realizarlo en todo síndrome de Cushing ACTH dependiente, aunque suele reservarse para pacientes con diagnóstico de hipercortisolismo y hallazgos negativos o equívocos en la resonancia nuclear magnética (RNM) de la región selar. Presentamos el primer caso en Uruguay en que se utilizó el CSP como método diagnóstico, una mujer de 55 años que presentó un hipercortisolismo ACTH-dependiente con una imagen adenohipofisaria <6 mm. El gradiente petroso-periférico confirmó el diagnóstico de enfermedad de Cushing y no hubo complicaciones durante el procedimiento. Posteriormente se realizó la resección del adenoma mediante cirugía transesfenoidal, con buena evolución y confirmación inmunohistoquímica del tumor.
Summary: Identifying the cause of adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)-dependent Cushing's syndrome is key to define the appropriate treatment. Hypersecretion of the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is mainly caused by a pituitary tumor (Cushing's syndrome) or, in 10% to 20% of cases, by tumors with ectopic production of this hormone. Differentiation between these two etiologies may not be easy due to the low sensitivity and specificity of non- invasive tests. Bilateral sampling of the lower petrosal sinus is the gold standard to differentiate between a pituitary and an ectopic origin, showing the pituitary ACHT hypersecretion and recording the central-to-peripheral ACTH gradient in the tumor's drainage. Despite it being highly recommended for all cases of ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome, it is reserved for patients with a diagnosis of hypercortisolism and negative or misleading findings in the MRI of the sellar region. The study presents the first case of petrosal sinus sampling for diagnostic purposes in Uruguay, in a 55-year-old woman with ACHT-dependent hypercortisolism showing an adenohypophysis image < 6 mm. The petrosal-peripheral gradient confirmed the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and no complications arose during the procedure. Afterwards a transsphenoidal surgery was performed for resection of the adenoma. Evolution was good and immunochemistry confirmed the tumor's etiology.
Resumo: Identificar a causa da síndrome de Cushing dependente de adrenocorticotropina (ACTH) é essencial para o tratamento adequado. A hipersecreção de ACTH se deve principalmente a um tumor hipofisário (doença de Cushing) ou, em 10%-20%, a tumores com produção ectópica desse hormônio. Os testes não invasivos apresentam baixa sensibilidade e especificidade para diferenciar essas duas etiologias. O padrão ouro é o cateterismo bilateral dos seios petrosos inferiores (CEP). O CSP demonstra hipersecreção de ACTH no nível da hipófise, documentando um gradiente de ACTH central a periférico na drenagem do tumor. É recomendado nos casos de síndrome de Cushing dependente de ACTH, embora seja geralmente reservado para pacientes com diagnóstico de hipercortisolismo e achados negativos ou duvidosos na ressonância magnética (RNM) da região selar. Apresentamos o primeiro caso no Uruguai em que o CSP foi usado como método diagnóstico, uma mulher de 55 anos que apresentava hipercortisolismo ACTH dependente com imagem da hipófise anterior <6 mm. O gradiente petroso-periférico confirmou o diagnóstico de doença de Cushing e não houve complicações durante o procedimento. A seguir, o adenoma foi ressecado por cirurgia transesfenoidal, com boa evolução e confirmação imunohistoquímica do tumor.
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Cushing Syndrome/diagnosis , Cushing Syndrome/etiology , Catheterization , Petrosal Sinus SamplingABSTRACT
La estrechez uretral constituye una patología con morbilidad importante en el sexo masculino. Se evidencia en la actualidad un cambio en la frecuencia de las etiologías, con la disminución de causas inflamatorias y una transición hacia la iatrogenia como la más común. Mediante la búsqueda del estado del arte en cuanto a los procedimientos diagnósticos y terapéuticos conocidos como factores asociados a la estrechez uretral iatrogénica, se realizó una revisión narrativa de la literatura con el fin de describir y generar estrategias para su prevención. De los procedimientos terapéuticos que originan la estrechez uretral como complicación, el sondaje vesical es la mayor causa (hasta 34,3%), seguido de la prostatectomía radical (29,9%). Una buena técnica de sondaje vesical orientada desde el adecuado entrenamiento del personal disminuye de forma considerable su incidencia. Por otra parte, la adecuada selección de tratamientos y aspectos técnicos en pacientes que requieren el manejo de patologías obstructivas del tracto urinario como la hiperplasia prostática y litiasis u oncológicas como el cáncer de próstata, son unas de las recomendaciones para la prevención de ese trastorno. El entendimiento de los factores de riesgo y la adherencia a las estr
Urethral stricture is a pathology with significant morbidity in men. There is current evidence of a change in the prevalence of etiologies, with a decrease in inflammatory causes and a transition towards iatrogenesis as the most frequent. Through the search for the state of art in terms of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures known as associated factors to iatrogenic urethral stricture, a narrative review has been performed, in order to describe and recommend strategies for its prevention. Of the therapeutic procedures that cause urethral stricture as a complication, bladder catheterization is the main (up to 34.3%), followed by radical prostatectomy (29.9%). A good bladder catheterization technique guided by adequate training of personnel considerably reduces its incidence. On the other hand, the proper selection of treatments and technical aspects in patients who require the management of obstructive pathologies of the urinary tract such as prostatic hyperplasia and lithiasis or oncological diseases such as prostate cancer, are some of the recommendations for the prevention of this disorder. Understanding risk factors and adherence to the prevention strategies described seek to reduce the incidence of iatrogenic urethral stricture
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Humans , Male , Prostatectomy , Urethral Stricture , Urologists , Iatrogenic Disease , Prostatic Neoplasms , Urinary Tract , Catheterization , Risk FactorsABSTRACT
Abstract Objective: To investigate the safety and cost-effectiveness of preoperative cannulation and conventional approach techniques. Methods: Sixty-one patients who underwent redo open cardiac procedures between September 2015 and November 2018 were divided into two groups - Group A (n: 30), patients who underwent conventional cannulation after sternotomy, and Group B (n: 31), those who underwent cannulation before sternotomy. Patients were evaluated retrospectively for general complication rates and total hospital costs. Results: Mortality occurred in four patients from Group A and in one patient from Group B. Four patients required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in Group A, whereas two required ECMO in Group B. Duration of total operation, cardiopulmonary bypass, and cross-clamp times were longer in the conventional surgery group than in the pre-sternotomy cannulation group (420.29±188.84 vs. 314.77±187.38, P=0.036; 171.87±85.59 vs. 141.7±82.47, P=0.089; and 102.94±70.67 vs. 60.97±52.81, P=0.009; respectively). Total blood and blood product usage were higher in Group A than in Group B. Postoperative intensive care unit stay was 62.77±145.3 hours vs. 25.13±73.11 hours, ventilation time was 5.16±5.09 hours vs. 3.03±2.78 hours, duration of ward stay was 5.23±2.52 days vs. 5.57±2.16 days, and duration of hospital stay was 9.58±5.85 days vs. 9.8±5.31 days in conventional sternotomy and pre-sternotomy cannulation groups, respectively. Total hospital costs were calculated 35863.52±20803.99 Turkish Liras (TL) in Group A and 25744.74±16472.03 TL in Group B (P=0,042). Conclusion: Venous and arterial cannulations before sternotomy decreased myocardial injury and complication rates, blood and blood product usage, hospital stay, and, consequently, hospital costs in our modest cohort.
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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adult , Catheterization , Cardiac Surgical Procedures/adverse effects , Preoperative Care , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Cost-Benefit Analysis , Sternotomy/adverse effectsABSTRACT
Patients with Essential Thrombocythemia pose a variety of anesthetic challenges including a heightened risk of perioperative thrombosis. This condition is also associated with perioperative hemorrhage, risk for developing heparin induced thrombocytopenia type 2 during cardiac surgery and digital gangrene from radial artery catheterization.
Los pacientes con trombocitemia esencial plantean una variedad de desafíos anestésicos, incluido un mayor riesgo de trombosis perioperatoria. Esta condición también se asocia con hemorragia perioperatoria, riesgo de desarrollar trombocitopenia tipo 2 inducida por heparina durante la cirugía cardíaca y gangrena digital por cateterismo de la arteria radial.
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Humans , Thrombocytopenia , Thrombosis , Catheterization , Thrombocythemia, Essential , Thoracic Surgery , Radial Artery , Hemorrhage , AnestheticsABSTRACT
Abstract Introduction The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has increased exponentially in recent years and has shown to be effective in treating adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to HiNi-related pneumonia. However, evidence remains controversial. This study describes a case series of ECMO in ARDS secondary to viral pneumonia. Methods A search was conducted in the ECMO database of Fundación Cardiovascular de Colombia for the 20132017 period. A case series report was written of patients diagnosed with ARDS secondary to confirmed or suspected viral pneumonia. Results Nineteen patients with ECMO support and ARDS due to viral pneumonia were included in the study. The survival rate upon discharge was 11 patients (58%) and weaning from ECMO support was successful in 13 patients (68%). Hemorrhagic complications were the most frequent: gastrointestinal bleeding, 10 patients (53%); intracranial bleeding, 2 (10%); alveolar hemorrhage, 2 (10%);' hemothorax requiring thoracostomy with chest tube drainage, 2 (10%); cannulation site bleeding, 9 patients (47%); and surgical site bleeding in 3 patients (25%) who required tracheostomy. Other complications were: pneumothorax, 1 patient (5%); sepsis, 6 patients (32%); and growth of microorganisms in bronchial lavage, 6 patients (32%). Conclusions This study supports the use of veno-venous ECMO to achieve a higher survival rate than expected in patients with severe ARDS and refractory hypoxemia secondary to viral pneumonia. Early initiation of the therapy should improve overall results.
Resumen Introducción El uso de la oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea (ECMO) ha tenido un incremento exponencial en los últimos años y ha demostrado ser efectivo en el manejo del síndrome de dificultad respiratoria del adulto (SDRA) secundario a neumonía por H1N1, si bien la evidencia sigue siendo controvertida. En este estudio describimos una serie de casos de ECMO por SDRA secundario a neumonía viral. Métodos Se realizó una búsqueda en la base de datos de ECMO de la Fundación Cardiovascular desde el año 20132017. Reportamos una serie de casos donde se incluyeron pacientes diagnosticados con SDRA secundario a neumonía viral sospechosa o confirmada. Resultados Se incluyeron en el estudio 19 pacientes con soporte de ECMO y SDRA por neumonía viral. La sobrevida al alta fue 11 pacientes (58%) y el destete del ECMO fue exitoso en 13 pacientes (68%). Las complicaciones hemorrágicas presentadas fueron: sangrado digestivo, 10 pacientes (53%), sangrado cerebral, 2 (10%), hemorragia alveolar, 2 (10%), hemotórax con requerimiento de toracostomía a drenaje cerrado, 2 (10%), sangrado activo por sitio de canulación, 9 pacientes (53%), y 3 pacientes traqueostomizados (25%) que sangraron por el sitio quirúrgico. Otras complicaciones presentadas fueron: neumotórax, 1 paciente (5%), septicemia, 6 (32%) y crecimiento de microorganismos en lavados bronquiales 6 (32%). Conclusion El presente estudio permite indicar que el uso de la ECMO VV viabiliza una sobrevida mayor a la esperada en pacientes con SDRA severo e hipoxemia refractaria secundario a neumonía viral. Su inicio tempranamente debe mejorar los resultados globales.