Perfil epidemiológico de óbitos decorrentes da Covid-19 em um município do sudoeste do Paraná / Epidemiological profile of death resulting from Covid-19 in a municipality in southwest of Paraná / Perfil epidemiológico de las muertes por Covid-19 en un municipio del suroeste de Paraná

Introdução: No final do ano de 2019 surgiu na China uma doença infectocontagiosa de característica respiratória e alto grau de disseminação até então desconhecida. No Brasil o primeiro caso de Covid-19 foi confirmado no final de fevereiro de 2020 e a primeira morte em meados de março. Segundo dados da plataforma Coronavírus Brasil, em 17 de março de 2021, houve registro de 11.603.535 casos confirmados e 282.127 óbitos. Objetivo: Descrever o perfil de pessoas que morreram tendo como causa básica do óbito a Covid-19, em um município do Sudoeste do Paraná, entre os anos de 2020 e 2021. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, descritivo, documental de caráter quantitativo que foi realizado na prefeitura municipal de Francisco Beltrão. Resultados: Houve prevalência de óbitos em pacientes do sexo masculino, idosos, com presença de alguma comorbidade associada, sendo hipertensão a mais citada (50,8%). Os sintomas mais prevalentes foram tosse (74,4%), dispneia (56,3%) e saturação < 95% (48,3%), necessitando ainda de hospitalização em algum período da doença (94,1%), sendo os leitos de Sistema Único de Saúde os mais procurados (74,4%). Quanto à taxa de ocupação 49,6% dos casos necessitou apenas de leitos de enfermaria e 42% unidades de terapia intensiva. Discussão: Diversas pesquisas apontam que o sexo masculino é o mais acometido por condições graves de saúde, devido à demora na busca de assistência médica. No que se refere à idade, neste estudo, a prevalência de óbitos se deu entre 71 e 75 anos (15,1%) o que justifica que o envelhecimento é um fator de risco elevado para complicações da doença. Durante a análise dos dados, notou- se que grande parte dos pacientes que tiveram como desfecho o óbito, possuíam algum fator associado, dentre os mais citados, verificou-se a Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (50,8%) Diabetes Mellitus (24,8%), doenças cardiovasculares (23,9%) e obesidade (14,7%). No que diz respeito à hospitalização, nesse estudo notou-se que 74,4% da amostra foram hospitalizadas em leitos de SUS, 18,5% em hospitais particulares e 7,1% não possuíam essa informação. Conclusão: É possível observar a importância do estudo epidemiológico para identificar o perfil da população em risco, podendo auxiliar no planejamento do atendimento, rastreamento e controle da doença, além de conhecer a evolução da patologia, a fim de buscar ações adequadas para seu enfrentamento.

Introduction: At the end of 2019, a previously unknown infectious disease with respiratory characteristics and a high degree of dissemination emerged in China. In Brazil the first case of Covid-19 was confirmed in late February 2020 and the first death in mid-March. According to data from the Coronavirus Brazil platform, as of March 17, 2021, 11,603,535 confirmed cases and 282,127 deaths were recorded. Objective: To describe the profile of people who died with Covid-19 as the underlying cause of death in a city in southwestern Paraná between the years 2020 and 2021. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, documental, quantitative study carried out at the Francisco Beltrão City Hall. Results: There was a prevalence of deaths in male patients, elderly, with the presence of some associated comorbidity, hypertension being the most cited (50.8%). The most prevalent symptoms were cough (74.4%), dyspnea (56.3%) and saturation < 95% (48.3%), requiring hospitalization in some period of the disease (94.1%), and the Unified Health System beds were the most sought (74.4%). As for the occupancy rate, 49.6% of the cases required only ward beds and 42% intensive care units. Discussion: Several studies show that men are the most affected by serious health conditions, due to the delay in seeking medical assistance. Regarding age, in this study, the prevalence of deaths was between 71 and 75 years (15.1%), which justifies that aging is a high risk factor for disease complications. During data analysis, it was noted that most patients who died had some associated factor, among the most cited were systemic arterial hypertension (50.8%), diabetes mellitus (24.8%), cardiovascular diseases (23.9%) and obesity (14.7%). Regarding hospitalization, in this study it was noted that 74.4% of the sample were hospitalized in SUS beds, 18.5% in private hospitals, and 7.1% did not have this information. Conclusion: It is possible to observe the importance of the epidemiological study to identify the profile of the population at risk, which can help in planning care, tracking and control of the disease, besides knowing the evolution of the pathology in order to seek appropriate actions for its confrontation

Introducción: A finales del año 2019 apareció en China una enfermedad infecto- contagiosa de característica respiratoria y alto grado de diseminación desconocida hasta entonces. En Brasil se confirmó el primer caso de Covid-19 a finales de febrero de 2020 y la primera muerte a mediados de marzo. Según los datos de la plataforma Coronavirus Brasil, hasta el 17 de marzo de 2021, había 11.603.535 casos confirmados y 282.127 muertes. Objetivo: Describir el perfil de las personas fallecidas con Covid-19 como causa subyacente de muerte en una ciudad del sudoeste de Paraná entre los años 2020 y 2021. Metodología: Se trata de un estudio transversal, descriptivo, documental de carácter cuantitativo que se realizó en la prefectura municipal de Francisco Beltrão. Resultados: Hubo una prevalencia de muertes en pacientes masculinos, de edad avanzada, con presencia de alguna comorbilidad asociada, siendo la hipertensión la más citada (50,8%). Los síntomas más prevalentes fueron la tos (74,4%), la disnea (56,3%) y la saturación < 95% (48,3%), requiriendo hospitalización en algún periodo de la enfermedad (94,1%), siendo las camas del Sistema Único de Salud las más solicitadas (74,4%). En cuanto a la tasa de ocupación, el 49,6% de los casos sólo necesitaban camas de sala y el 42% unidades de cuidados intensivos. Discusión: Varias investigaciones señalan que el género masculino es el más afectado por las condiciones de salud graves, debido al retraso en la búsqueda de asistencia médica. En cuanto a la edad, en este estudio, la prevalencia de muertes se produjo entre los 71 y los 75 años (15,1%), lo que justifica que el envejecimiento sea un factor de riesgo elevado para las complicaciones de la enfermedad. Durante el análisis de los datos, se observó que la mayoría de los pacientes que fallecieron tenían algún factor asociado, entre los más citados estaban la Hipertensión Arterial Sistémica (50,8%), la Diabetes Mellitus (24,8%), las enfermedades cardiovasculares (23,9%) y la obesidad (14,7%). En lo que respecta a la hospitalización, en este estudio se observó que el 74,4% de la muestra estaba hospitalizada en camas del SUS, el 18,5% en hospitales privados y el 7,1% no tenía esta información. Conclusión: Es posible observar la importancia del estudio epidemiológico para identificar el perfil de la población en riesgo, pudiendo ayudar en la planificación de la atención, el rastreo y el control de la enfermedad, además de conocer la evolución de la patología, con el fin de buscar las acciones adecuadas para su enfrentamiento.

Factores de riesgo de ingreso a unidad de cuidados intensivos o mortalidad en adultos hospitalizados por COVID-19 en altura / Risk factors for intensive care unit admission or mortality in adults hospitalized for COVID-19 at high altitude

RESUMEN Objetivo. Determinar los factores de riesgo de ingreso a unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI) o mortalidad en pacientes hospitalizados por COVID-19 en un hospital de Puno, Perú. Materiales y métodos. Estudio de cohorte retrospectivo en adultos hospitalizados entre abril y diciembre del 2020. Se evaluaron características sociodemográficas, funciones vitales, comorbilidades, tratamiento recibido y su asociación con el ingreso a UCI o mortalidad (desenlace adverso). Se utilizó regresión de Poisson con varianza robusta para calcular riesgos relativos (RR) crudos y ajustados con sus intervalos de confianza al 95% (IC95%). Resultados. Se analizaron 348 historias clínicas. La mediana de edad en años fue 42,5 (RIC: 30,0; 58,0); el 38,2% fueron varones, y el 35,3% falleció o ingresó a UCI. Los que ingresaron con una saturación de oxígeno ≤ 75%, tuvieron 2,79 veces la probabilidad de tener el desenlace adverso (p < 0,001), en comparación con los que ingresaron con una saturación ≥ 85%; los que ingresaron con un valor entre 75-79% tuvieron 2,92 veces la probabilidad de tener el desenlace adverso (p < 0,001); asimismo, los que ingresaron con saturación entre 80-84% tuvieron 1,70 veces la probabilidad de presentar el desenlace adverso; sin embargo la diferencia no fue estadísticamente significativa (p=0,066). Además, hubo mayor riesgo de desenlace adverso en pacientes de sexo masculino RR= 1,75 (p<0,001), edad > 40 años RR 3,5 (p=0,001), taquipnea RR=1,66 (p=0,010), o con diabetes, RR = 1,53 (p=0,011). Conclusiones . Los factores de riesgo para ingresar a UCI o mortalidad por COVID-19 fueron el sexo masculino, edad mayor de 40 años, saturación baja, diabetes y taquipnea.

ABSTRACT Objective. To determine the risk factors for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) or mortality in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in a hospital in Puno, Peru. Materials and methods. Retrospective cohort study in adults hospitalized between April and December 2020. We evaluated Sociodemographic characteristics, vital functions, comorbidities, treatment received and its association with admission to ICU or mortality (adverse outcome). Poisson regression with robust variance was used to calculate crude and adjusted relative risks (RR) with their 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). Results. A total of 348 medical records were analyzed. The median age in years was 42.5 (IQR: 30.0; 58.0); 38.2% were male, and 35.3% died or were admitted to the ICU. Those admitted with an oxygen saturation ≤ 75% were 2.79 times more likely to have the adverse outcome (p < 0.001), compared to those admitted with a saturation ≥ 85%; those admitted with a value between 75-79% were 2.92 times more likely to have the adverse outcome (p < 0.001); likewise, those admitted with saturation between 80-84% were 1.70 times more likely to have the adverse outcome; however, the difference was not statistically significant (p=0.066). In addition, male patients, RR= 1.75 (p<0.001); those aged > 40 years, RR 3.5 (p=0.001); those with tachypnea, RR=1.66 (p=0.010); or with diabetes, RR = 1.53 (p=0.011) had higher risk of presenting the adverse outcome. Conclusions. The risk factors for ICU admission or mortality due to COVID-19 were male sex, age over 40 years, low saturation, diabetes and tachypnea.

Relación entre manifestaciones neurológicas y severidad de la COVID-19. Hospital San Vicente de Paúl. Ecuador 2021 / Relationship between neurological manifestations and severity of COVID-19. San Vicente de Paul Hospital. Ecuador 2021

Introducción: El SARS-CoV-2 afecta principalmente al sistema respiratorio, pero el daño producido por este virus también se extiende a otros sistemas, incluido el sistema nervioso, y los mecanismos de infección neurológica pueden ser directos o indirectos. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre las manifestaciones neurológicas y la severidad de la enfermedad en pacientes sintomáticos positivos a la COVID-19. Hospital San Vicente de Paúl. 2021. Material y Métodos: Estudio observacional de corte transversal, empleando el registro de historias clínicas de los pacientes hospitalizados con la COVID-19 y manifestaciones neurológicas, las cuales se clasificaron en manifestaciones del sistema nervioso central y manifestaciones del sistema nervioso periférico. Resultados: 74,1 por ciento pacientes presentaron manifestaciones neurológicas, el mayor porcentaje se concentró en pacientes que desarrollaron enfermedad grave (15 [60 por ciento], SNC; 91 [77,1 por ciento], SNP; 125 [65,4 por ciento], SNC y SNP). La presencia conjunta de manifestaciones neurológicas centrales y periféricas se asoció significativamente con la COVID-19 crítica (P valor= 0,011; OR: 2,005). El índice de mortalidad alcanzó 2,69 por ciento. Conclusiones: Las manifestaciones neurológicas en pacientes hospitalizados con la COVID-19 son muy frecuentes, y la COVID-19 crítica tiene mayor probabilidad de presentar manifestaciones neurológicas(AU)

Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 mainly affects the respiratory system, but the damage caused by this virus also extends to other systems, including the nervous system, and the mechanisms of neurological infection can be direct or indirect. Objective: To determine the relationship between neurological manifestations and disease severity in symptomatic COVID-19 positive patients at San Vicente de Paul Hospital in 2021. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted using medical records of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and neurological manifestations, which were classified into manifestations of the central nervous system and manifestations of the peripheral nervous system. Results: The results show that 74,1 percent of patients presented neurological manifestations; the highest percentage was concentrated in patients who developed severe disease (15 [60 percent], CNS; 91 [77,1 percent], PNS; 125 [65,4 percent], CNS and PNS). The joint presence of central and peripheral neurological manifestations was significantly associated with critical COVID-19 (P value= 0,011; OR: 2,005). The mortality rate reached 2,69 percent. Conclusions: Neurological manifestations in hospitalized COVID-19 patients are very common, and critical COVID-19 is more likely to have neurological manifestations(AU)

Predictores de fracaso con cánula nasal de alto flujo de oxígeno en pacientes COVID-19 / Predictors of failure with high-flow nasal cannula oxygen in COVID-19 patients

Introducción: El COVID-19 ha generado retos por la alta demanda de servicios, haciendo necesario buscar alternativas de soporte ventilatorio que permitan responder a las necesidades de la población. Es importante disponer de herramientas que permitan detectar precozmente el fracaso de estrategias ventilatorias no invasivas e identificar tempranamente la necesidad de intubación. Objetivo: identificar las variables asociadas a fracaso en el tratamiento con cánula de alto flujo (CNAF) en pacientes con COVID-19. Materiales y Métodos: estudio observacional analítico, corte transversal con 68 pacientes de la unidad de cuidados intensivos con COVID-19, que recibieron tratamiento con CNAF. Las variables de estudio se evaluaron en tres momentos, a las 24, 48 y 72 horas, llevando a cabo un análisis bivariado y multivariado entre los que fracasaron y los que tuvieron éxito. Resultados: en el análisis bivariado las variables que presentaron una relación estadísticamente significativa a las 24h fueron el no presentar un aumento del trabajo respiratorio (Wresp) (p=0.000) y saturación de oxígeno (SatO2) normal (p=0.006). A las 48h: no aumento en Wresp (p=0.014), SatO2 normal (p=0.005), presión arterial de oxígeno/fracción inspirada de oxígeno (PAFI) leve o moderado (p=0.039). A las 72h fracasaron: PAFI severa (p=0.000), aumento de Wresp (p=0.001) y el índice de ROX menor a 4.88 (p=0.023). De acuerdo con el análisis multivariado las variables predictoras de fracaso a las 24h fueron: FIO2, SatO2, Wresp y a las 48h FIO2 y SatO2. Conclusiones: el aumento de FIO2>70 %, presentar incremento del Wresp y SpO2 menor de 88 % son variables asociadas a fracaso de la CNAF y facilitan tomar decisiones clínicas sobre avanzar o no hacia un soporte ventilatorio invasivo.

Introduction: COVID-19 has generated challenges due to the high demand for health care services, making it necessary to seek ventilatory support alternatives that allow us to fulfill the needs of the population. It is important to have tools that allow to detect the failure of non-invasive ventilatory strategies early and to identify the need for intubation on time. Objective: Identify the variables associated with failure of high-flow nasal cannula treatment (HFNC) on COVID-19 patients. Materials and Methods: Analytical observational, cross-sectional study of 68 patients in the intensive care unit with COVID-19, who received treatment with HFNC. The variables of the study were evaluated at three time points, at 24, 48 and 72 hours. A bivariate and multivariate analysis was performed between those who failed and those who were successful. Results: In the bivariate analysis, the variables that presented a statistically significant relationship at 24h were: No increase in work of breathing (WOB) (p=0.000), normal oxygen saturation (SatO2) (p=0.006). At 48h: No increase in WOB (p=0.014), normal SatO2 (p=0.005), mild to moderate partial pressure arterial oxygen/fraction inspired oxygen ratio (P/F ratio) (p=0.039). At 72h failed: severe P/F ratio (p=0.000), Increased WOB (p=0.001) and ROX index less than 4.88 (p=0.023). According to multivariate analysis the predictive variables for the therapeutic failure at 24h were: FIO2, SatO2, WOB; at 48h: FIO2 and SatO2. Conclusions: Increased FIO2>70%, increased WOB and SpO2 less than 88% are variables associated with failure of HFNC, and facilitate clinical decisions on whether or not to progress with invasive ventilatory support.

Factores asociados a mortalidad en pacientes con Covid-19 en un hospital público / Factors associated with mortality in patients with Covid-19 in a public hospital

El objetivo del estudio fue determinar los factores asociados a mortalidad hospitalaria en pacientes con enfermedad por coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Se realizó un estudio observacional, analítico, de casos y controles. Se incluyeron pacientes hospitalizados con diagnóstico de la COVID-19 por prueba serológica y/o prueba molecular entre el marzo y agosto del 2020. Para el análisis estadístico se empleó la prueba de Mann Whitney y para el análisis de los factores asociados se utilizó regresión logística. La significancia de p-valor fue < 0,05. Se incluyó 814 pacientes, 556 (68,3%) fueron varones y 246 (30,2%) mayores de 60 años. La presencia de alguna comorbilidad se evidenció en 29,6 % (241 pacientes); 35,8% (292) fallecieron. La mediana de la edad de los fallecidos fue mayor en comparación a los sobrevivientes (59 vs 49; p>0,01). Las comorbilidades asociadas a la COVID-19 fueron: la obesidad (OR= 2,14; IC 95%: 1,38 ­ 3,32) y la hipertensión arterial (OR=1,86; IC 95%: 1,06-3,24). Asimismo, niveles de saturación de oxígeno menor al 85% al ingreso al hospital (OR= 3,58; IC 95%: 2,82- 4,53); la edad mayor a 60 años (OR=1,96; IC 95%: 1,54- 2,50) y el sexo masculino (OR= 1,64; IC95; 1,12-2,39) fueron asociados a mayor mortalidad. Finalmente, los factores asociados a mortalidad hospitalaria fueron saturación de oxígeno menor al 85% al ingreso al hospital, mayor de 60 años de edad, obesidad e hipertensión arterial(AU)

The objective of the study was to determine the factors associated with hospital mortality in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). An observational, analytical, case-control study was conducted. Hospitalized patients diagnosed with COVID-19 by serological test and/or molecular test between March and August 2020 were included. The Mann Whitney test was used for statistical analysis and logistic regression was used for the analysis of associated factors. The significance of p-value was <0.05. A total of 814 patients were included, 556 (68.3%) were men and 246 (30.2%) were older than 60 years. The presence of some comorbidity was evidenced in 29.6% (241 patients); 35.8% (292) died. The median age of the deceased was higher compared to the survivors (59 vs. 49; p>0.01). The comorbidities associated with COVID-19 were: obesity (OR= 2.14; 95% CI: 1.38-3.32) and arterial hypertension (OR=1.86; 95% CI: 1.06- 3.24). Likewise, oxygen saturation levels less than 85% at hospital admission (OR= 3.58; 95% CI: 2.82-4.53); age over 60 years (OR=1.96; 95% CI: 1.54-2.50) and male gender (OR= 1.64; 95% CI: 1.12-2.39) were associated with greater mortality. Finally, the factors associated with hospital mortality were oxygen saturation less than 85% at hospital admission, older than 60 years of age, obesity, and arterial hypertension(AU)

Saturación de oxígeno versus índice de oxigenación: predictores de mortalidad en pacientes críticos con síndrome distrés respiratorio agudo por COVID-19 / Oxygen saturation versus oxygenation index: predictors of mortality in critically ill patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19

El COVID-19 es la causa más frecuente de SDRA generando cuadros clínicos leves, moderados y graves, en esta última, los pacientes podrían evolucionar a la necesidad de intubación orotraqueal y soporte ventilatorio avanzado; reportándose mortalidad de 26-90%, en estos casos. Es por ello, la necesidad de identificar factores de riesgos y herramientas predictores de mortalidad. En este estudio se determinó la validez diagnóstica de los índices de saturación de oxígeno y oxigenación como predictores de pronóstico de mortalidad en pacientes con SDRA severo por COVID-19 que requirieron de ventilación mecánica invasiva. Material y métodos: estudio transversal, analítico y retrospectivo. La muestra estuvo constituida por 176 historias clínicas de pacientes críticos. Se realizó análisis bivariado, y multivariado, además de determinar especificidad, sensibilidad, VPP, VPN y AUC. Resultados: 57,37% (101/176) de los pacientes fallecieron, con predominio del sexo masculino 79% (80/101); con edad promedio de 56 años. El lactato (p=0,115), no mostró asociación estadísticamente significativa. Contrariamente, en el análisis multivariado, el sexo masculino (p=0.04), glicemia (p=0,02) y, OI (p=0.00), arrojaron asociación. En cuanto a los índices, OSI registró sensibilidad y especificidad de 33% y 96% respectivamente; mientras que, IO tuvo 33,6% de sensibilidad y, 97,33% de especificidad; AUC 0,773 (IC: 0,677-0,868); es decir más del 77,3% de probabilidad de pronóstico a mortalidad. Conclusión: OSI y OI son adecuados predictores de mortalidad, teniendo OI mejor validez diagnóstico. Además, se ratifica, al sexo masculino y, aumento de valores glicémicos, como factores asociados a riesgo de desarrollar cuadros graves por COVID-19(AU)

COVID-19 is the most frequent cause of ARDS, generating mild, moderate and severe clinical symptoms, in the latter, patients could evolve to the need for orotracheal intubation and advanced ventilatory support; reporting mortality of 26-90% in these cases. This is why there is a need to identify risk factors and predictive tools for mortality. In this study, the diagnostic validity of the oxygen saturation and oxygenation indices as predictors of mortality prognosis in patients with severe ARDS due to COVID-19 who required invasive mechanical ventilation was determined. Material and methods: cross-sectional, analytical and retrospective study. The sample consisted of 176 medical records of critically ill patients. Bivariate and multivariate analyzes were performed, in addition to determining specificity, sensitivity, PPV, NPV, and AUC. Results: 57.37% (101/176) of the patients died, with a predominance of males 79% (80/101); with an average age of 56 years. Lactate (p=0.115) did not show a statistically significant association. Results: 57.37% (101/176) of the patients died, with a predominance of males 79% (80/101); with an average age of 56 years. Lactate (p=0.115) did not show a statistically significant association. Regarding the indices, OSI registered sensitivity and specificity of 33% and 96%, respectively; while IO had 33.6% sensitivity and 97.33% specificity; AUC 0.773 (CI: 0.677-0.868); that is, more than 77.3% probability of prognosis for mortality. Conclusion: OSI and OI are adequate predictors of mortality, with OI having better diagnostic validity. In addition, the male sex and increased glycemic values are confirmed as factors associated with the risk of developing serious conditions due to COVID-19(AU)

Suitability of the muscle O2 resaturation parameters most used for assessing reactive hyperemia: a near-infrared spectroscopy study / Adequação de parâmetros de ressaturação muscular de O2 mais utilizados na avaliação da hiperemia reativa: um estudo por espectroscopia no infravermelho próximo

Abstract Background There is a spectrum of possibilities for analyzing muscle O2 resaturation parameters for measurement of reactive hyperemia in microvasculature. However, there is no consensus with respect to the responsiveness of these O2 resaturation parameters for assessing reactive hyperemia. Objectives This study investigates the responsiveness of the most utilized muscle O2 resaturation parameters to assess reactive hyperemia in the microvasculature of a clinical group known to exhibit impairments of tissue O2 saturation (StO2). Methods Twenty-three healthy young adults, twenty-nine healthy older adults, and thirty-five older adults at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) were recruited. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) was used to assess StO2 after a 5-min arterial occlusion challenge and the following parameters were analyzed: StO2slope_10s, StO2slope_30s, and StO2slope_until_baseline (upslope of StO2 over 10s and 30s and until StO2 reaches the baseline value); time to StO2baseline and time to StO2max (time taken for StO2 to reach baseline and peak values, respectively); ∆StO2reperfusion (the difference between minimum and maximum StO2 values); total area under the curve (StO2AUCt); and AUC above the baseline value (StO2AUC_above_base). Results Only StO2slope_10s was significantly slower in older adults at risk for CVD compared to healthy young individuals (p < 0.001) and to healthy older adults (p < 0.001). Conversely, time to StO2max was significantly longer in healthy young individuals than in older adult at CVD risk. Conclusions Our findings suggest that StO2slope_10s may be a measure of reactive hyperemia, which provides clinical insight into microvascular function assessment.

Resumo Contexto Existe um espectro de possibilidades na análise dos parâmetros de ressaturação de O2 muscular como uma medida de hiperemia reativa na microvasculatura. No entanto, não há consenso com relação à responsividade desses parâmetros de ressaturação de O2 para avaliação de hiperemia reativa. Objetivos Este estudo investigou a capacidade de resposta dos parâmetros de ressaturação muscular de O2 mais utilizados para avaliar a hiperemia reativa na microvasculatura de um grupo clínico conhecido por apresentar comprometimento da saturação de O2 (StO2). Métodos Foram recrutados 23 jovens saudáveis, 29 idosos saudáveis e 35 idosos com risco para doença cardiovascular. A espectroscopia no infravermelho próximo foi usada para avaliar a StO2 após um teste de oclusão arterial de 5 minutos, no qual os seguintes parâmetros foram analisados: StO2slope_10s, StO2slope_30s e StO2slope_until_baseline (inclinação da StO2 em 10 s, 30 s e até StO2 atingir valores basais); tempo para StO2baseline e tempo para StO2máx (o tempo necessário para StO2 atingir os valores da linha de base e o máximo, respectivamente); ∆StO2reperfusão (a diferença entre o valor de StO2mínimo e StO2máximo); área total sob a curva (StO2AUCt); e área sob a curva acima do valor da linha de base (StO2AUC_above_base). Resultados Apenas StO2slope_10s foi significativamente mais lento em idosos em risco de doença cardiovascular comparados com indivíduos jovens saudáveis (p < 0,001) e idosos saudáveis (p < 0,001). Por outro lado, o tempo para StO2max foi significativamente maior em indivíduos jovens saudáveis do que em idosos em risco de doença cardiovascular. Conclusões Nossos achados sugerem que StO2slope_10s pode ser uma medida de hiperemia reativa, que fornece informações clínicas sobre a avaliação da função microvascular.

Response of patients with acute respiratory failure caused by COVID-19 to awake-prone position outside the intensive care unit based on pulmonary involvement

OBJECTIVES: Since there are difficulties in establishing effective treatments for COVID-19, a vital way to reduce mortality is an early intervention to prevent disease progression. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of patients with COVID-19 with acute hypoxic respiratory failure according to pulmonary impairment in the awake-prone position, outside of the intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS: A prospective observational cohort study was conducted on COVID-19 patients under noninvasive respiratory support. Clinical and laboratory data were obtained for each patient before the treatment and after they were placed in the awake-prone position. To identify responders and non-responders after the first prone maneuver, receiver operating characteristic curves with sensitivity and specificity of the PaO2/FiO2 and SpO2/FiO2 indices were analyzed. The maneuver was considered positive if the patient did not require endotracheal intubation for ventilatory assistance. RESULTS: Forty-eight patients were included, and 64.6% were categorized as responders. The SpO2/FiO2 index was effective for predicting endotracheal intubation in COVID-19 patients regardless of lung parenchymal damage (area under the curve 0.84, cutoff point 165, sensitivity 85%, specificity 75%). Responders had better outcomes with lower hospital mortality (hazard ratio [HR]=0.107, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.012-0.93) and a shorter length of stay (median difference 6 days, HR=0.30, 95% CI: 0.13-0.66) after adjusting for age, body mass index, sex, and comorbidities. CONCLUSIONS: The awake-prone position for COVID-19 patients outside the ICU can improve oxygenation and clinical outcomes regardless of the extent of pulmonary impairment. Furthermore, the SpO2/FiO2 index discriminates responders from non-responders to the prone maneuver predicting endotracheal intubation with a cutoff under or below 165.

Obstructive sleep apnea and metabolic syndrome: an association study based on a large sample clinical database / 中华耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

Objective: To investigate the prevalence and associated risk factors of metabolic syndrome (MS) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods: From July 2007 to June 2017, a total of 8 155 adult subjects, including 6 484 males and 1 671 females, aged 18-90 (43.13±12.28), body mass index 14.61~59.56 (25.59±3.98) kg/m2,who were admitted to the Department of Otorhinolaryngology head and Neck surgery of The Sixth People's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, were retrospectively analyzed. All patients underwent polysomnography and biochemical tests. Subjects were divided into four groups (non-OSA, mild OSA, moderate OSA, and severe OSA) according to OSA severity. The prevalence of MS was expressed as percentage, and the correlation between OSA and MS and its characteristic pathophysiological indicators was evaluated by logistic regression model after adjusting for factors such as gender, age, BMI, neck circumference, hip circumference, smoking and alcohol consumption, and was expressed by odds ratio (OR). SPSS 25.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results: The overall prevalence of MS was 43.6%, and that of non-/mild/moderate/severe OSA group was 18.6%, 30.4%, 43.8%, 57.1%.Logistic regression showed that patients with mild/moderate/severe OSA had an increased risk of MS compared with non-OSA patients, with adjusted OR values and confidence intervals of 1.27 (1.05-1.54), 1.84 (1.53-2.22), and 2.08 (1.76-2.46), respectively (P<0.01).In addition, indicators of OSA anoxic burden [oxygen drop index(Toxygen=7.1), minimum blood oxygen(Tminimum=56.3), blood oxygen saturation below 90% cumulative time ratio (TCT90=10.6) ]were closely associated with MS disease(P<0.01), but sleep fragmentation index (arousals index) was not significantly associated with MS disease. Conclusion: The risk of MS gradually increases with the severity of OSA, and the indicators reflecting OSA hypoxia burden are closely related to MS disease.

Efficacy of Han-uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (HUPPP) combined with radiofrequency ablation of tongue base or HUPPP with traction of tongue base on moderate to severe patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS):a multicenter randomized controlled trial / 中华耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

Objective: To compare the therapeutic efficacy of Han-uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (HUPPP) combined with radiofrequency ablation of tongue base or HUPPP with traction of tongue base on moderate to severe patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). Methods: This is a multicenter randomized controlled trial. From March 2017 to July 2019, moderate to severe OSAHS patients from three clinical center in Shanghai who were intolerant to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and with velopharyngeal and glossopharyngeal plane obstruction were enrolled in this study. According to the surgical type, they were 1∶1 randomized to HUPPP plus radiofrequency ablation of tongue base group (Ablation group) or HUPPP plus traction of tongue base group (Traction group). All patients completed over-night standard Polysomnography (PSG), upper-airway assessment (Friedman classification, Müller test, CT and cephalometric examination), preoperative routine examination, Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and Quebec sleep questionnaire (QSQ). Six to 12 months after operation, all the above-mentioned examinations were repeatedly performed. Changes of aforementioned variables before and after operation were assessed. Results: A total of 43 patients with moderate to severe OSAHS were enrolled in this study. One patient lost to follow-up, the remaining 21 were allocated to Ablation group and 21 were allocated to Traction group. The total therapeutic efficacy of all patients was 69.05% (61.90% in Ablation group and 76.19% in Traction group), but there was no statistical significance between the two groups (P= 0.317). The value of sleep scale score (ESS and QSQ), objective sleep variables (apnea-hypopnea index, oxygen saturation, percentage of time with blood oxygen less than 90% in total sleep time, oxygen desaturation index and micro-arousals) and upper airway cross-sectional area (palatopharyngeal and retrolingual area) of the two groups were improved (P<0.05), but the differences between the two groups were not statistically significant (P>0.05). Conclusion: For moderate to severe OSAHS who had glossopharyngeal plane obstruction, both HUPPP plus radiofrequency ablation of tongue base or HUPPP plus traction of tongue base are effective treatment for OSAHS, and the curative effect is similar. The choice of surgical type could be selected according to patient's or surgical conditions.

Clinical values of cerebral oxygen saturation monitoring in patients with septic shock / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVES@#Sepsis associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a common neurological complication of sepsis. Delirium is a common symtom of SAE. The pathophysiology of SAE is still unclear, but several likely mechanisms have been proposed, such as mitochondrial and endothelial dysfunction, neurotransmission disturbances, derangements of calcium homeostasis, cerebral microcirculation dysfunction, and brain hypoperfusion. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a non-invasive measure for regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO@*METHODS@#A total of 48 septic patients who admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University from August 2017 to May 2018, were retrospectively study. Septic shock was diagnosed according to the criteria of sepsis 3.0 defined by the American Association of Critical Care Medicine and the European Society of Critical Care Medicine. NIRS monitoring was performed during the first 6 hours admitted to ICU with sensors placed on the bilateral forehead of patients. The maximum (rSO@*RESULTS@#The overall 28-day mortality of septic shock patients was 47.92% (23/48), and the incidence of delirium was 18.75% (9/48). The rSO@*CONCLUSIONS@#Cerebral anoxia and hyperoxia, as well as the large fluctuation of cerebral oxygen saturation are important factors that affect the outcomes and the incidence of delirium in septic shock patients, which should be paid attention to in clinical practice. Dynamic monitoring of cerebral oxygen saturation and maintain its stability may be of great significance in patients with septic shock.

Review of Physiological Parameters Monitoring Technology in the ICU / 中国医疗器械杂志

Physiological parameters monitoring is essential to direct medical staff to evaluate, diagnose and treat critical patients quantitatively. ECG, blood pressure, SpO2, respiratory rate and body temperature are the basic vital signs of patients in the ICU. The measuring methods are relatively mature at present, and the trend is to be wireless and more accurate and comfortable. Hemodynamics, oxygen metabolism and microcirculation should be taken seriously during the treatment of acute critical patients. The related monitoring technology has made significant progress in recent years, the trend is to reduce the trauma and improve the accuracy and usability. With the development of machine vision and data fusion technology, the identification of patient behavior and deterioration has become hot topics. This review is focused on current parameters monitoring technologies, aims to provide reference for future related research.

Recomendación de experto: apneas respiratorias y parámetros de sueño en el recién nacido y lactantes menores de 3 meses / Expert consensus: management of respiratory apneas and sleep parameters in newborn and infants under 3 months

El diagnóstico de apneas en lactantes menores de tres meses constituye un gran desafío y es un área en pleno desarrollo. Es por esto, que diferentes especialistas en sueño, pertenecientes a dos Sociedades Científicas de Chile: la Comisión de Sueño, de la Sociedad Chilena de Neumología Pediátrica (SOCHINEP) y el Grupo de Trabajo Trastornos del Sueño en Pediatría de la Sociedad de Psiquiatría y Neurología de la Infancia y Adolescencia (SOPNIA), se han puesto de acuerdo en proponer un consenso básico sobre los parámetros de sueño y del manejo de las apneas en los menores de 3 meses de vida. El objetivo, es que podamos contribuir al manejo de estos pacientes, con un lenguaje y manejo similar, y valores de referencia apropiados para ese grupo etario, respaldado con las últimas investigaciones al respecto.

Sleep apnea diagnosis in infants younger than 3 months has been a major challenge for modern medicine. Using current literature, experts from the Chilean Society of Pediatric Pulmonology Sleep Commission, and the Chilean Society of Psychiatry and Neurology for Children and Adolescents, have produced a national state-of-the-art consensus. The main goal of this statement is to unify our language in this matter, based on the latest evidence.

Eritrocitosis excesiva y mal de montaña crónico en mujeres residentes a extrema altura (la Rinconada 5200 msnm, Perú) / Excessive erythrocytosis and acute mountain sickness in women living at extreme altitude (La Rinconada, 5200 msnm, Perú)

El objetivo del trabajo fue determinar la prevalencia y el impacto de la eritrocitosis excesiva (EE) y mal de montaña crónico (MMC) en mujeres, y factores asociados en el desarrollo de estas alteraciones, principalmente la edad e índice de masa corporal (IMC). Los resultados mostraron una prevalencia de EE y MMC, de 19,72% y 25,35%, respectivamente. La edad promedio es de 39,79 ± 10,87; el hematocrito promedio fue 51,95 ± 6,85; la saturación de oxígeno fue 79,88 ± 5,24 y el IMC promedio de la participantes es 28,08 ± 3,87. La prevalencia de EE en el sexo femenino es mayor en las mujeres posmenopáusicas, en comparación a las premenopáusicas. Por otro lado, se determinó que un mayor índice de masa corporal se asocia fuertemente a menores valores de saturación de oxígeno. Entonces, así el incremento de la edad y del índice de masa corporal, favorecen el presencia de eritrocitosis excesiva más marcada condicionando un desarrollo de mal de montaña crónico de mayor severidad.

The aim of the work was to determine the prevalence and impact of excessive erytrochytes (EE) and chronic mountain sickness (MMC) in women, and related factors of the development of these alterations, mainly age and body max index (IMC). Results displayed incidence of EE and MMC, by 19.72% and 25.35%, respectively. The average age was 39.79 ± 10.87; the average hematocrit was 51.95 ± 6.85; the oxygen saturation was 79.88 ± 5.24 and the average IMC of the participants was 28.08 ± 3.87. The prevalence of EE on females is greater in postmenopausal women, in comparison to pre menopausals. On the other hand, it was determined that a greater body mass index is strongly associated to lesser oxygen saturation values. Hence, the increase of age and body max index, favor the most marked excesive erytrochytes presence conditioning the most serious acute mountain sickness.

Oxygen saturation and heart rate in children at high altitude: a different response of Aymaras and non-Aymaras with chronic exposure at 3500 m / Saturación de oxígeno y ritmo cardiaco de niños en zonas de gran altitud: una respuesta distinta entre Aymaras y no Aymaras con exposición crónica a 3500 m

This work aims to determine if there is a difference between the cardiorespiratory response of children who chronically live at high altitude (Aymaras and non-Aymaras) compared to children that arrive as tourist at a high altitude of 3500 m (Putre, Chile). The subjects were children (Aymaras and non-Aymaras) who were born and live in Putre and children who came to the same location for a tourist visit. We used Oxygen saturation (%) and heart rate (HR, bpm) were evaluated by pulse oxymetry in children from Putre. The results showed similar levels of oxygen saturation were observed among chronic Aymaras and non-Aymara children. A lower oxygen saturation was found in children with acute exposure when compared with chronic children (p<0.0001). The HR of Aymaras and non-Aymara chronic children was lower than that observed in the non-native children (p<0.05). In contrast acute children had a higher HR than chronic children (p<0.001). Negative relationships were observed with correlation values (p<0.01) between oxygen saturation and HR in all groups. We concluded that chronic Aymara children exhibited a higher slope and correlation between oxygen saturation vs HR compared to chronic children who are non-Aymaras, suggesting that chronic natives are more sensitive to hypoxia. And, chronic non-Aymara children have an early blunting response to hypoxia. Further studies are needed to understand the physiological mechanisms in this population group.

El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar si existe alguna diferencia entre la respuesta cardiorespiratoria de niños que han vivido crónicamente a gran altitud (Aymaras y no Aymaras) comparados con niños llegados como turistas en grandes alturas de 3500m (Putre, Chile). Los sujetos fueron niños (Aymaras y no Aymaras) que nacieron y vivieron en Putre y niños que llegaron a la zona por una visita turística. Utilizamos saturación de oxígeno (%) y ritmo cardíaco (HR, bpm). Los niños de Putre fueron evaluados utilizando la pulsioximetría. Los resultados mostraron niveles similares de saturación de oxígeno entre los niños crónicos Aymaras y no Ayamaras. En los niños con exposición aguda se encontró una baja saturación de oxígeno al compararse con los niños crónicos (p<0.0001). El HR de los niños crónicos Aymaras y no Aymaras fue menor que el observado en niños no nativos (p<0.05). En cambio, los niños con síntomas agudos tenían una mayor HR que los niños crónicos (p<0.001). Se observaron relaciones negativas con los valores de correlación (p<0.01) entre la saturación de oxígeno y HR en todos los grupos. Concluimos que los niños crónicos Aymaras mostraban una gran pendiente y correlacion entre la saturación de oxígeno contra el HR comparado con los niños crónicos no Aymaras, sugiriendo que los nativos crónicos son más susceptibles a la hipoxia, y que los niños crónicos no Aymaras tiene una respuesta temprana a la hipoxia. Se necesitan estudios posteriores para entender los mecanismos fisiológicos en este grupo de población.

Altitude effect on sleep quality and serum melatonin levels in Chilean mining workers / Efecto de la Altitud en la calidad de sueño y niveles séricos de melatonina en trabajadores mineros en Chile

High altitude (HA) mining operations are a very important business in Chile, but reduced availability of oxygen affects the sleep quality, increasing the risk of accidents. An important regulator of sleep-wake cycle is the hormone Melatonin, produced by pineal gland as a sleep inductor. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of high altitude (4,500 m) on the quality of sleep of workers undergoing to Chronic Intermittent Hypobaric Hypoxia (CIHH) using self-reported surveys of sleepiness and sleep quality, measurement of sleep apnea (using nocturnal oximetry) and serum levels of melatonin. The Desaturation index (ID4) results revealed higher HA scores compared to sea level (SL). Regarding melatonin levels, the results show that it is increased in HA versus SL and this increase would be related to oxygen saturation during sleep. These data link sleep quality in HA to its melatonin levels, suggesting that melatonin may be a potential biomarker for sleep quality.

Análise da ansiedade como fator preditor de dor aguda em pacientes submetidos a exodontias ambulatoriais / Analysis of anxiety as predictor factor for acute pain in patientssubmitted to outpatient extraction

Vinte pacientes foram avaliados, sendo aplicadas, às escalas de ansiedade IDATE - Traço e Estado (Inventário de Ansiedade traço-estado), o SRQ-20 (self report questionnaire), a escala de ansiedade dental (EAD) e a escala visual analógica (EVA), para mensuração da dor esperada. Durante a exodontia, os pacientes foram monitorados através de um oxímetro multiparamétrico, para coletar os valores de batimento cardíaco, saturação de oxigênio e pressão arterial, em períodos pré-determinados. Logo após a cirurgia, foi novamente aplicada aEVA, para mensuração da dor vivenciada, e repetida no período de 48 horas e de 7 dias. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos à análise estatística. Dos 20 pacientes avaliados, 12 eram mulheres, com predominância da faixa etária de 41 a 50 anos. A prevalência de transtornos psiquiátricos menores, obtidos através do SRQ-20, foi de 25%. A maioria dos pacientes avaliados (80%) já havia extraído algum elemento dentário, sendo que 65% relataram a presença de dor quando daconsulta. Através da escala de ansiedade dentária, constatou-se que apenas 15% dos pacientes foram classificados como ansiosos frente ao tratamento odontológico. A média dos escores da EVA, referentes à intensidade da dor esperada, pontuados pelo paciente, foi de 4,7 e da dor vivenciada, logo após o procedimento, foi de 1,3, sendo observada uma diferença estatisticamente significante entre estes valores. Quando correlacionados os escores do IDATE (Traço e Estado) e da EVA, nãofoi observada uma correlação estatística entre eles. Para os sinais vitais, nos diferentes momentos cirúrgicos, não foram constatadas diferenças estatisticamente significantes. Conclui-se que não houve uma correlação entre a presença de dor aguda e sintomas ansiosos.

Twenty patients were evaluated, and the dental anxiety scale (DAS), the Visual Analogous Scale (VAS) and the Self Report Questionnaire (SRQ-20) were applied to the State-trait Anxiety Inventory (IDATE - Trace - anxiety) scales, for the measurement of the expected pain. Patients were monitored during surgery through a multiparametric oxymeter to collect heart frequency, oxygen saturation and blood pressure values in predetermined periods. Soon after surgery, VAS was applied again to measure the actual pain present, the procedure being repeated within the period of 48 hours and 7 days. Data collected was submitted to statistical analysis. Of 20 patients evaluated, 12 were women, with ages predominantly between 41 to 50 years.Theprevalence of minor psychiatric disturbances, obtained with the aid of SRQ-20, was 25%. Most of the evaluated patients (80%) had already extracted some dental element, and 65% reported pain during consultation. With the aid of the dental anxiety scale, only 15% of the patients were considered anxious in relation to the odontological treatment. The mean VAS score due to the intensity of the expected pain scored by the patient was 4.7, and with reference to the actual pain,right after the procedure was 1.3, and observed a statistically significant difference between these values. When compared the IDATE (Trace - State) and VAS scores, it not reported a statistical correlation between these values. For vital signs, in the different surgical moments, no statistically significant differences were observed. There was not a correlation between the presence of acute pain and anxiety symptoms.