Quality indicators for the processing of health products: A mixed-methods study / Indicadores de calidad para el procesamiento de productos para la salud: estudio de método mixto / Indicadores de qualidade para o processamento de produtos para saúde: estudo de método misto

Objective: to analyze the use of quality assessment indicators and their implementation to improve quality in the processing of health products. Method: a mixed-methods study with a multiple case approach using Structure, Process and Results indicators and elaboration of a plan using Appreciative Inquiry, carried out in four central sterile supply departments from hospital units. Results: the indicators for the Cleaning stage presented 47.8% compliance for Structure and 59.0% for Process: in addition 71.8% of the products were clean. In the Preparation operational stage, 50.0% of the Results indicators were in compliance for Structure and 66.7% for Process. In the Sterilization, Storage and Distribution stage, 43.5% compliance was obtained for Structure, 55.7% for Process and 78.6% for Packaging conservation. Appreciative planning proposed improvements to the physical structure, review of processes and protocols, promotion and appreciation of the work done and strengthening of teaching about processing and service management, highlighting the protagonism of the group and of the leaders. Conclusion: using indicators was positive in materializing reality; however, it was verified that the improvements proposed are related to people. The affirmative and constructive view of Appreciative Inquiry presented itself as a path to changes and quality improvements.

Objetivo: analizar el uso y la implementación de indicadores de evaluación de la calidad para mejorar la calidad del procesamiento de productos para la salud. Método: estudio mixto, con enfoque de casos múltiples que usa indicadores de estructura, proceso y resultado y la elaboración de una planificación mediante la investigación apreciativa, realizado en cuatro centros de material y esterilización de unidades hospitalarias. Resultados: los indicadores de la etapa de limpieza mostraron un 47,8% de conformidad en estructura, un 59,0% en proceso y el 71,8% de los productos estaban limpios. En la etapa operativa de la preparación, se registró conformidad en el 50,0% de los indicadores de resultados de estructura y en el 66,7% de proceso. En la etapa de esterilización, almacenamiento y distribución se obtuvo un 43,5% de conformidad en estructura, un 55,7% en proceso y un 78,6% en conservación de los envases. La planificación apreciativa propuso mejoras para la estructura física, revisión de procesos y protocolos, promoción y valoración del trabajo, fortalecimiento de la enseñanza sobre procesamiento y gestión de servicios, y destacó el protagonismo del grupo y del liderazgo. Conclusión: el uso de indicadores fue positivo para materializar la realidad, sin embargo, se observó que las mejoras propuestas tienen que ver con las personas. La visión afirmativa y constructiva de la investigación apreciativa demostró ser útil para cambiar y mejorar la calidad.

Objetivo: analisar o uso de indicadores de avaliação da qualidade e suas implementações para melhoria da qualidade do processamento de produtos para saúde. Método: estudo misto, com abordagem de casos múltiplos utilizando indicadores de estrutura, processo e resultado e a construção de um planejamento utilizando a investigação apreciativa, realizado em quatro centros de material e esterilização de unidades hospitalares. Resultados: os indicadores para a etapa da limpeza apresentaram 47,8% de conformidade para estrutura, 59,0% para processo e 71,8% de produtos estavam limpos. Na etapa operacional do preparo, 50,0% dos indicadores de resultados estiveram em conformidade para estrutura e 66,7%, para processo. Na etapa de esterilização, armazenamento e distribuição, obtiveram-se 43,5% de conformidade para estrutura, 55,7% para processo e 78,6% para conservação das embalagens. O planejamento apreciativo propôs melhorias para a estrutura física, revisão de processos e protocolos, promoção e valorização do trabalho, fortalecimento do ensino sobre processamento e a gerência do serviço, destacando o protagonismo do grupo e da liderança. Conclusão: o uso dos indicadores foi positivo na materialização da realidade, porém verificou-se que as melhorias propostas se relacionam às pessoas. A visão afirmativa e construtiva da investigação apreciativa apresentou-se como caminho para mudanças e melhorias da qualidade.

Reutilización de barrera de tela de algodón estéril en la práctica clínica: estudio observacional longitudinal / Reusing sterile cotton fabric barriers in the clinical practice: an observational and longitudinal study / Reuso de barreira estéril de tecido de algodão na prática clínica: estudo longitudinal observacional

Objetivo: analizar las características de barrera física y biológica de los campos de algodón utilizados como sistema de barrera estéril después de ser sometidos a múltiples usos y procesos en la práctica clínica. Método: estudio observacional longitudinal de seguimiento y evaluación de tela 100% algodón, utilizada como sistema de barrera estéril en un hospital de mediano porte. Se recolectaron muestras antes del uso (después de tres lavados) y después de tres, seis, nueve, 12 y 15 meses de uso y se evaluaron el número, grosor e integridad de los hilos, peso, absorción de agua y penetración húmeda de microorganismos. Resultados: después de 85 lavados, no cambió el número de hilos, aumentó el número de fibras deshilachadas y el volumen de agua absorbida. La prueba microbiológica mediante la metodología estándar alemana obtuvo un resultado negativo y la de penetración húmeda de microorganismos no mostró cambios significativos con el tiempo, a pesar de que una fracción de células microbianas pasó a través de las muestras de doble capa. Conclusión: las propiedades físicas de la tela 100% algodón utilizada como sistema de barrera estéril cambiaron con el uso/procesamiento; sin embargo, no interfirieron significativamente con los resultados obtenidos en las pruebas realizadas a la barrera microbiológica hasta los 85 lavados.

Objective: to analyze the physical and biological barrier characteristics of cotton fields used as a sterile barrier system after multiple use and processing cycles in the clinical practice. Method: an observational and longitudinal study to monitor and evaluate 100% cotton fabric used as a sterile barrier system in a medium-sized hospital. Samples were collected before use (after three washes) and at three, six, nine, 12 and 15 months of use and evaluated for the number, thickness and integrity of threads, weight, water absorption and wet penetration by microorganisms. Results: after 85 washes, the number of threads remained unchanged, and the shredded fibers and the water volume absorbed were increased. The microbiological test using the German standard methodology obtained a negative result and wet penetration by microorganisms did not show significant changes over time, although a percentage of the microbial cells passed through the double-layer samples. Conclusion: the physical properties of 100% cotton used as a sterile barrier system changed with use/processing cycles; however, these alterations did not significantly interfere with the results obtained by the tests performed on the microbiological barrier up to 85 washes.

Objetivo: analisar as características de barreira física e biológica de campos de algodão, que são utilizados como sistema de barreira estéril, após múltiplos usos e processamentos na prática clínica. Método: estudo longitudinal observacional de acompanhamento e de avaliação de tecido 100% algodão que foi utilizado como sistema de barreira estéril em um hospital de médio porte. Amostras foram coletadas antes do uso (após três lavagens) e com três, seis, nove, 12 e 15 meses de uso e avaliadas quanto ao número, à espessura e à integridade dos fios, peso, absorção de água e penetração úmida de micro-organismos. Resultados: após 85 lavagens, o número de fios permaneceu inalterado, porém aumentaram-se as fibras desfiadas e o volume de água absorvido. O teste microbiológico utilizando metodologia padrão alemão obteve resultado negativo; já o de penetração de úmida de micro-organismos não apresentou mudanças significativas ao longo do tempo, embora uma fração das células microbianas tenham passado pelas amostras de dupla camada. Conclusão: as propriedades físicas do tecido 100% algodão, utilizado como sistema de barreira estéril, alteraram com usos/processamentos; entretanto essas não interferiram significativamente nos resultados obtidos pelos testes realizados na barreira microbiológica até 85 lavagens.

Medición del dolor durante el trabajo de parto: evaluación de la usabilidad de un nuevo dispositivo / Pain measurement during labor: usability evaluation of a new device

Objetivo: Evaluar la usabilidad de un dispositivo para medir el dolor durante el trabajo de parto a través de siete ítems: tamaño, textura, facilidad de uso, peso, resistencia, comodidad y seguridad. Método: Estudio descriptivo. Se solicitó a 60 pacientes usar el sensor manual durante el transcurso de seis contracciones uterinas (aproximadamente 10-20 minutos) y al día siguiente se aplicó una encuesta en la que las pacientes evaluaron la usabilidad del dispositivo en cuanto a textura, peso, resistencia, comodidad, facilidad de uso, tamaño del sensor, seguridad de uso, peso del sensor, resistencia y comodidad, mediante una escala de Likert de 1 a 7. La seguridad fue evaluada con una escala de 1 a 5. Resultados: Se realizaron gráficos de caja. Con respecto a la seguridad, un 86% de las usuarias marcaron 5 puntos en la escala, percibiendo el dispositivo como seguro. Conclusiones: El dispositivo fue percibido como seguro, liviano, fácil de usar y cómodo.

Objective: To evaluate the usability of a device to measure pain during labor through seven items: size, texture, ease of use, weight, resistance, comfort, and safety. Method: Longitudinal observational study. 60 patients were asked to use the manual sensor during the course of six uterine contractions (approximately 10-20 minutes) and the following day a survey was applied where the patients evaluated the usability of the device in terms of texture, weight, resistance, comfort, easiness of use, sensor size, safety of use, sensor weight, resistance and comfort through a Likert scale from 1 to 7. Safety was evaluated with a scale from 1 to 5. Results: They were schematized with a box plot. Regarding safety, 86% of the users scored 5 points on the scale, perceiving the device as safe. Conclusions: It can be seen that the device was perceived as safe, light, easy to use and comfortable.

Vulnerabilidad de la infraestructura sanitaria en relación a la Covid-19 en el distrito de Castilla-Piura 2021- 2022

Objetivo: Analizar la relación entre la infraestructura sanitaria: equipos y suministros, ambientes construidos, humanización de la atención y la COVID-19 dentro del Desarrollo Urbano Sostenible en el distrito de Castilla - Piura en el año 2022. Métodos: Adopta el paradigma hermenéutico, con un diseño de tipo transversal, de tipo cualitativo, en base a encuestas aplicadas a una muestra estadística del sector de Castilla; a su vez, se realizaron entrevistas no estructuradas, dirigidas a expertos profesionales de la salud. Resultados: Se observa que el 100% de los hospitales de II y III nivel y centros de salud en Piura, se encuentran en condiciones inadecuadas para lograr la eficiencia y la efectividad en la atención, tanto en infraestructura sanitaria, equipos y suministros, como en los ambientes construidos y humanizados. Conclusión: El estado deficiente de los establecimientos de salud, ha determinado el incremento de casos de COVID-19, durante la pandemia, porque no cuentan con ambientes adecuados para atender diferentes patologías así como por la inadecuada zonificación de las áreas de aislamiento respiratorio y de vectores, las que deben responder a la realidad de esta región; esta situación plantea la necesidad de formular un plan de contingencia regional, la misma que garantice atención prioritaria y de calidad frente a situaciones de emergencia, así como la vivida durante la pandemia.

Objective: The relationship between the sanitary infrastructure, considering three aspects such as: equipment and supplies; built environments; humanization of care against COVID-19 in the district of Castilla - Piura in the year 2022. Methods: It adopts the Hermeneutic paradigm, with a cross-sectional, qualitative design, based on surveys applied to a statistical sample from the Castilla sector, unstructured interviews were conducted, aimed at health professional experts. Results: It is observed that 100% of the II and III level hospitals and health centers in Piura are in inadequate conditions to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in care, both in infrastructure-equipment, in built environment and humanized. Conclusion: The deficient state of health establishments has determined the increase in cases of COVID 19, during the pandemic, because they do not have adequate environments to treat different pathologies, as well as due to inadequate zoning of respiratory and vector isolation areas, those that must respond to the reality of this Region; This situation raises the need to formulate a regional contingency plan, the same one that guarantees priority and quality care in emergency situations, as well as life during the pandemic.

Diagnóstico situacional de un grupo de Unidades Productoras de Servicios de Medicina de Rehabilitación (UPS-MR) del Perú: estudio preliminar / Situational diagnostic of a group of units producing medical rehabilitation services (UPMRS) in Peru: a preliminary study

Objetivo : Describir el diagnóstico situacional de un grupo de Unidades Productoras de Servicios de Medicina de Rehabilitación (UPS-MR) del Perú evaluadas en el 2019 y 2020. Material y métodos : Estudio observacional, transversal y descriptivo del análisis secundario de datos de la evaluación que realizó la Dirección Ejecutiva de Investigación y Docencia en Prevención de Riesgos y Promoción de la Salud del Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación "Dra. Adriana Rebaza Flores" AMISTAD PERÚ - JAPÓN a UPS-MR durante los años 2019 y 2020. Las variables fueron: logro en el equipamiento, infraestructura, documentos/herramientas de gestión y manuales y guías de práctica clínica, funciones, recursos humanos, procedimientos y logro total. Cada logro tenía como puntaje mínimo 0% y como puntaje máximo 100%. Además, se realizó un análisis secundario para comparar el logro de las UPS-MR según nivel de categorización y región. Resultados: Catorce UPS-MR fueron incluidas en la investigación. Seis (42,9%) fueron de categoría III-1 y 6 (42,9%) eran de la región Lima. El mayor logro fue en las funciones (74,1%) y el menor logro en los recursos humanos y procedimientos (41,9% y 40,8%). Finalmente, el logro total tuvo una media de 58,3%±14,6%. Conclusiones : Las UPS-MR tienen el mayor logro en las funciones y los menores logros en recursos humanos y procedimientos. El logro total fue alrededor del 50%.

SUMMARY Objective : To describe the situational diagnostic of a group of units producing medical rehabilitation services (UPMRS) in Peru from 2019 to 2020. Methods: This a cross-sectional study that included a secondary analysis of an evaluation performed by the Dirección Ejecutiva de Investigación y Docencia en Prevención de Riesgos y Promoción de la Salud of the Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación "Dra. Adriana Rebaza Flores" AMISTAD PERÚ - JAPÓN a UPMRS from 2019 to 2020. Variables included in the analyses were achievement of infrastructure, equipment, documents of administration, guidelines of clinical practice, human resources and total achievement. The minimal score per achievement was 0% and the maximum was 100%. Achievements stratified by region and categorization were made. Results: Fourteen PMRS were included; six (42.9%) were category III-1 and six (42.9%) were from Lima Region. Best achievement was in functions (74.1%) and worst was in human resources and procedures (41.9% and 40.8%, respectively). Finally, total achievement had a mean score of 58.3%±14.6%. Conclusions: UPMRS had better achievements in functions and worse in human resources and procedures, total achievement was 50%.

Incidência de lesões por pressão relacionadas a dispositivos médicos em unidade de terapia intensiva adulto* / Incidencia de lesiones por presión relacionadas con dispositivos médicos en unidades de cuidados intensivos para adultos / Incidence of medical device-related pressure injuries in an adult intensive care unit

Objetivo: determinar a incidência de lesões por pressão relacionadas a dispositivos médicos e os fatores associados em unidade de terapia intensiva adulta. Método: quantitativo, observacional, prospectivo. Os dados foram coletados entre setembro e novembro de 2020, em um hospital público. Utilizou-se instrumento para avaliações diárias da pele sob e peri os dispositivos. Resultados: foram analisados 1.579 dispositivos em 292 avaliações, em 47 pacientes. Identificando-se 233 lesões (14,9%). A incidência de lesões foi de 6,1%. Em 20,9% (n= 61) dos dispositivos utilizados, as lesões foram relacionadas ao tubo orotraqueal. Com relação às regiões acometidas por lesões, 10,4% (n= 24) ocorreram nas orelhas; 7,8% (n= 18), na face. As lesões estágio 1 foram as mais frequentes (n=147; 63,3%) nas avaliações realizadas. Conclusão: observou-se incidência de 6,1%. Ressalta-se a necessidade de manter a vigilância, em especial em pacientes com tubo endotraqueal. Medidas de prevenção devem ser adotadas para diminuir a ocorrência destas lesões.

Objective: to determine the incidence of medical device-related pressure injuries and associated factors in adult intensive care unit. Method: quantitative, observational, prospective. Data were collected between September and November 2020, in a public hospital. An instrument was used for daily evaluations of the skin under and peri the devices. Results: 1,579 devices were analyzed in 292 evaluations in 47 patients, identifying 233 injuries (14.9%). The incidence of injuries was 6.1%. In 20.9% (n = 61) of the devices used, the injuries were related to the orotracheal tube. Regarding the regions affected by injuries, 10.4% (n = 24) occurred in the ears; 7.8% (n = 18) in the face. Stage 1 injuries were the most frequent (n=147; 63.3%) in the evaluations performed. Conclusion: incidence was 6.1%. The need to maintain surveillance is emphasized, especially in patients with endotracheal tube. Prevention measures should be adopted to reduce the occurrence of these injuries.

Objetivo: determinar la incidencia de lesiones por presión relacionadas con dispositivos médicos y los factores asociados en la unidad de cuidados intensivos para adultos. Método: cuantitativo, observacional, prospectivo. Los datos fueron recogidos entre septiembre y noviembre de 2020, en un hospital público. Se utilizó instrumento para evaluaciones diarias de la piel bajo y peri los dispositivos. Resultados: se analizaron 1.579 dispositivos en 292 evaluaciones, en 47 pacientes. Identificándose 233 lesiones (14,9%). La incidencia de lesiones fue del 6,1%. En el 20,9% (n= 61) de los dispositivos utilizados, las lesiones fueron relacionadas al tubo orotraqueal. Con relación a las regiones afectadas por lesiones, 10,4% (n= 24) ocurrieron en las orejas; 7,8% (n= 18), en la cara. Las lesiones etapa 1 fueron las más frecuentes (n=147; 63,3%) en las evaluaciones realizadas. Conclusión: se observó incidencia de 6,1%. Se subraya la necesidad de mantener la vigilancia, en especial en pacientes con tubo endotraqueal. Se deben adoptar medidas preventivas para reducir la aparición de estas lesiones.

Understanding the Relationship between Vaccine Supply Dead Space and Wasted COVID-19 Vaccine Doses

ABSTRACT Introduction: By July 2023, Brazil had administered approximately 540 million COVID-19 vaccine doses. This study aimed to quantify wasted doses resulting from dead space in vaccine supplies. Methods: The vaccine supply was initially weighed, filled with distilled water, and expelled to simulate administration. Weighing it again after the application determined the dead space volume. Descriptive analyses calculated the waste rate/wasted dose count. Results: The estimated total number of wasted vaccine doses using supplies with the lowest dead space was 62,097,338. Conclusions: Syringe dead space is a crucial factor in dose wastage, directly influencing the number of wasted doses.

Novel Technique for Box-Lesion Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation Combined with Off-Pump Coronary Surgery

ABSTRACT Introduction: We propose a new technique for box-lesion ablation combined with off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting for the treatment of patients with coronary artery disease and paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation. Methods: Eight male patients with paroxysmal (n=2) or persistent atrial fibrillation (n=6) and coronary artery disease underwent box-lesion ablation combined with off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. Box-lesion ablation was performed using a bipolar flexible clamping device with irrigated electrodes which was originally designed for thoracoscopic epicardial ablation. Results: Complete revascularization was performed in all patients. There were no deaths or major complications. At a median follow-up of 14 months, seven patients (87.5%) were in sinus rhythm. Conclusion: Box-lesion ablation can be easily and effectively combined with coronary artery surgery in an off-pump setting.

Evaluation of ankle movements on a sudden inversion platform / Evaluación de los movimientos del tobillo en la plataforma de inversión súbita / Avaliação dos movimentos do tornozelo na plataforma de inversão súbita

ABSTRACT Introduction: Ankle sprains are frequent in sports activities and can lead to joint instability with clinical and performance consequences. Sudden ankle inversion platforms have been used to study the mechanism of ankle sprain. Objectives: To test a static platform that simulates the movement of ankle sprain (sudden inversion) in soccer players. Methods: A platform was developed to perform the sudden movement of an ankle sprain dissociated in three axes: inversion, plantar flexion, and medial rotation. A computer program was also created to read the angular velocity and the time to reach the maximum amplitude of the three axes of movement, synchronized with the platform movements. Thirty soccer players without ankle sprains were evaluated on the sudden inversion platform. Each athlete performed 10 randomly initiated tests, with five per leg. Results: There was no statistical difference in angular velocity or time to reach maximum range of motion of plantar flexion and medial rotation between the tests. During the tests, the angular velocity of the inversion increased. Conclusion: The sudden static platform evaluated the movements performed by the ankle during the sprain reliably in the 10 tests with no difference in the mechanical behavior. Level of evidence I; Therapeutic studies - Investigation of treatment outcomes.

RESUMEN Introducción: El esguince de tobillo es frecuente en las actividades deportivas y puede provocar inestabilidad articular con consecuencias clínicas y de desempeño. Se han utilizado plataformas de inversión súbita del tobillo para estudiar el mecanismo del esguince de tobillo. Objetivos: Probar una plataforma estática que simule el movimiento de esguince de tobillo (inversión súbita) en jugadores de fútbol. Métodos: La plataforma fue desarrollada para realizar el movimiento brusco del esguince de tobillo disociado en tres ejes: inversión, flexión plantar y rotación medial. También se creó un programa informático para leer la velocidad angular y el tiempo para alcanzar la máxima amplitud de los tres ejes de movimiento, sincronizados con los movimientos de la plataforma. Treinta futbolistas sin esguince de tobillo fueron evaluados en la plataforma súbita. Cada atleta realizó 10 pruebas, iniciadas al azar, cinco en cada pierna. Resultados: Entre las pruebas, no hubo diferencias estadísticas en las velocidades angulares y el tiempo para alcanzar la amplitud máxima de los movimientos de flexión plantar y rotación medial. Durante las pruebas, la velocidad angular de la inversión aumentó. Conclusión: La plataforma estática súbita, evaluada en 10 intentos, fue confiable para evaluar los movimientos realizados por el tobillo durante el esguince, y no hubo diferencias en el comportamiento mecánico. Nivel de Evidencia I; Estudios terapéuticos - Investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.

RESUMO Introdução: A entorse do tornozelo é frequente nas atividades esportivas, podendo levar à instabilidade articular com consequências clínicas e de desempenho. As plataformas de inversão súbita do tornozelo têm sido usadas para estudar o mecanismo de entorse do tornozelo. Objetivos: Testar uma plataforma estática que simule o movimento de entorse do tornozelo (inversão súbita) em jogadores de futebol. Métodos: A plataforma foi desenvolvida para realizar o movimento súbito da entorse de tornozelo dissociado em três eixos: inversão, flexão plantar e rotação medial. Também foi criado um programa de computador para leitura da velocidade angular e do tempo para atingir a amplitude máxima dos três eixos de movimento, sincronizados com os movimentos da plataforma. Trinta jogadores de futebol sem entorse de tornozelo foram avaliados na plataforma súbita. Cada atleta fez 10 testes, iniciados de forma aleatória, sendo cinco em cada perna. Resultados: Entre os testes, não houve diferença estatística das velocidades angulares e tempo para atingir a amplitude máxima do movimento de flexão plantar e rotação medial. Durante os testes, a velocidade angular da inversão aumentou. Conclusão: A plataforma estática súbita, avaliada em 10 tentativas, foi confiável para avaliar os movimentos executados pelo tornozelo durante a entorse, e não houve diferença de comportamento mecânico. Nível de evidência I; Estudos terapêuticos - Investigação dos resultados do tratamento.

Research progress in portable diagnosis devices for traumatic intracranial hematoma / 中华创伤杂志

Traumatic intracranial hematoma progresses rapidly and may cause quick increase of intracranial pressure and even brain hernia, ultimately leading to coma or death. Therefore, traumatic intracranial hematoma needs prompt treatment, but the prerequisite of treatment is early examination and diagnosis. Due to the limited transportation and other reasons, the existing large-scale detection devices such as CT and MRI cannot be deployed on the rescue site or during patient transportation. Instead, the portable diagnosis devices have the characteristics of miniaturization and high flexibility, which is conducive to promoting early detection, assisting diagnosis and further guiding the formulation of treatment plans. At present, more and more attention has been paid to the portable diagnosis devices in the diagnosis of intracranial hematoma. The authors summarized the conventional diagnosis methods and application of portable diagnosis devices for traumatic intracranial hematoma, aiming to provide a reference for the diagnosis of traumatic intracranial hematoma.

Coincidence rate of adjustable and non adjustable desks and chairs in primary and secondary schools in Shanghai / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To understand the coincidence rate of adjustable and non adjustable desks and chairs in primary and secondary schools in Shanghai, so as to provide a reference for the effective management of desks and chairs in schools.@*Methods@#Stratified random cluster sampling was applied to measure 1 091 sets of desks and chairs in 33 classrooms of 7 primary and secondary schools in 4 districts of Shanghai including Huangpu, Hongkou, Yangpu and Jiading districts. The height examination data of seated students in the same semester were also collected to evaluate the matching type of functional size of desks and chairs and students height according to Functional Sizes and Technical Requirements of Chairs and Tables for Educational Institutions.@*Results@#The matching coincidence rate of desk and chair distribution in primary and secondary schools was 22.5%, and the matching coincidence rates of primary, middle and high schools were 11.7%, 27.1% and 40.9% respectively ( χ 2=83.23, P <0.01); the matching coincidence rate of adjustable desks and chairs (28.2%) was significantly higher than that of fixed (18.2%) ( χ 2=14.49, P <0.01). The type of distribution of desks and chairs that do not correspond to national standards, from elementary school to high school, showing a trend of high desks with high chairs, low desks with high chairs to high desks with low chairs.@*Conclusion@#The coincidence rate of desk and chair distribution in primary and secondary schools is low, and the adjustable desks and chairs has improved the problems to a certain extent, but has not significantly improved the coincidence rate. It is necessary to further explore the effective management mode in the use of adjustable desks and chairs and improve the current situation of the use of desks and chairs in schools.

Research on the intelligent management system for equipment and supplies of provincial medical rescue teams for nuclear and radiation accidents / 中国职业医学

{L-End}Objective To establish the construction of intelligent management system for equipment and supplies of medical rescue teams for provincial nuclear and radiation accidents, based on modern Internet+ Internet of Things. {L-End}Methods The current status and requirements of emergency equipment and supplies allocation and management of medical emergency teams for provincial nuclear and radiation accidents were analyzed. Utilizing technologies such as Internet of Things, low-power Bluetooth, and radio frequency identification, an intelligent management system for medical rescue teams, its equipment and supplies for provincial nuclear and radiation accidents was designed. {L-End}Results The intelligent management system for medical rescue teams, its equipment and supplies for nuclear and radiation accidents was able to perform the inventory warning, expiration date warning, maintenance alert, and warning for emergency personnel health status, based on dynamic management of rescue personnel, equipment and supplies. It provided an effective support for on-site commanders in making emergency decisions. {L-End}Conclusion The use of Internet+Internet of Things technology can achieve intelligent management for medical rescue teams and its equipment and supplies can effectively improve the level of personnel and equipment support for the rescue of nuclear and radiation accidents at the provincial level.

Panorama das Intervenções Coronárias Percutâneas em Oclusões Totais Crônicas em Centros Participantes do LATAM CTO Registry no Brasil / Overview of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions for Chronic Total Occlusions Treated at Brazilian Centers Participating in the LATAM CTO Registry

Resumo Fundamento Tem sido observado um grande avanço nas técnicas e nos dispositivos para a realização de intervenções coronárias percutâneas (ICP) em oclusões totais coronarianas crônicas (OTC), mas existem poucos dados da prática do mundo real em países em desenvolvimento. Objetivos Relatar as características clínicas e angiográficas, os aspectos dos procedimentos e os resultados clínicos da ICP de OTC em centros dedicados a esse procedimento no Brasil. Métodos Os pacientes incluídos foram submetidos à ICP de OTC em centros participantes do LATAM CTO Registry, um registro multicêntrico latino-americano dedicado à coleta prospectiva desses dados. Os critérios de inclusão foram procedimentos realizados no Brasil, idade acima de 18 anos e presença de OTC com tentativa de ICP. A definição de OTC foi lesão de 100% em uma artéria coronária epicárdica, conhecida ou estimada como tendo pelo menos 3 meses de evolução. Resultados Foram incluídos dados de 1.196 ICPs de OTC. Os procedimentos foram realizados principalmente para controle da angina (85%) e/ou tratamento de uma grande área isquêmica (24%). A taxa de sucesso técnico foi de 84% e foi alcançada com técnicas de fios anterógrados em 81%, dissecção/reentrada anterógrada em 9% e retrógrada em 10% dos procedimentos. Os eventos cardiovasculares adversos intra-hospitalares ocorreram em 2,3% dos casos, sendo a mortalidade de 0,75%. Conclusões As OTC podem ser tratadas no Brasil por intervenção coronária percutânea de forma efetiva e com baixas taxas de complicações. O desenvolvimento científico e tecnológico observado nessa área na última década reflete-se na prática clínica de centros brasileiros dedicados a essa técnica.

Abstract Background Major advances have been seen in techniques and devices for performing percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) for chronic total occlusions (CTOs), but there are limited real-world practice data from developing countries. Objectives To report clinical and angiographic characteristics, procedural aspects, and clinical outcomes of CTO PCI performed at dedicated centers in Brazil. Methods Included patients underwent CTO PCI at centers participating in the LATAM CTO Registry, a Latin American multicenter registry dedicated to prospective collection of these data. Inclusion criteria were procedures performed in Brazil, age 18 years or over, and presence of CTO with PCI attempt. CTO was defined as a 100% lesion in an epicardial coronary artery, known or estimated to have lasted at least 3 months. Results Data on 1196 CTO PCIs were included. Procedures were performed primarily for angina control (85%) and/or treatment of moderate/severe ischemia (24%). Technical success rate was 84%, being achieved with antegrade wire approaches in 81% of procedures, antegrade dissection and re-entry in 9%, and retrograde approaches in 10%. In-hospital adverse cardiovascular events occurred in 2.3% of cases, with a mortality rate of 0.75%. Conclusions CTOs can be treated effectively in Brazil by using PCI, with low complication rates. The scientific and technological development observed in this area in the past decade is reflected in the clinical practice of dedicated Brazilian centers.

Vena Cava Filter Misplacement: A Killer Traveler

ABSTRACT Inferior vena cava filter embolization is not uncommon and can reach 11.8%. However, device migration to the heart is not frequent and occurs in cases after inferior vena cava filter fracture. We present the case of a young woman who was submitted to a routine inferior vena cava filter placement three days before and presented with hemodynamic instability. Since the device was not retrievable, the surgical team opted for an open cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass to remove the inferior vena cava filter and avoid other further complications.

Planejamento virtual em cirurgia ortognática: relato de caso / Virtual planning for orthognathic surgery: case report / Planificación virtual en cirugía ortognática: reporte de caso

Introdução: A correção das deformidades dentofaciais depende do bom diagnóstico, da precisão do planejamento e da correta execução da técnica cirúrgica. Buscando maior precisão, o planejamento virtual para cirurgia ortognática tem sido uma ferramenta amplamente aplicada pela cirurgia bucomaxilofacial. Este trabalho demonstra, por meio de caso clínico, os benefícios adquiridos pelo planejamento virtual, no que diz respeito a quantificação do movimento, avaliação da predição dos tecidos moles e osteotomias, assim como discorre sobre os cuidados e passos necessários para um correto planejamento. Relato do caso: Paciente de perfil classe II, submetida ao protocolo de planejamento virtual com aquisição de imagens tomográficas, escaneamento intraoral e utilização de software digital para avaliação diagnóstica, planejamento e impressão dos guias cirúrgicos. A mesma foi acompanhada durante 3 meses de pós operatório, apresentando boa precisão e previsibilidade nos movimentos cirúrgicos realizados. Discussão: Ao se realizar uma avaliação clínica acurada, somada a aquisição de imagens tridimensionais, a partir das tomografias de face, escaneamentos intraorais e o manejo da tecnologia CAD/CAM, é possível se alcançar maior precisão no planejamento e predictibilidade cirúrgica, bem como realizar um melhor diagnóstico das deformidades transversas. Contudo, deve-se levar em consideração a necessidade de conhecimento teórico-prático para a correta execução dos passos para o planejamento virtual. Considerações finais: Dado o exposto, foi possível observar precisão no resultado obtido e compatibilidade entre os movimentos planejados e executados. Assim como, demonstrou se aspectos relativos a cada um dos passos para o protocolo virtual, expondo-se suas particularidades e diferenças em relação ao planejamento convencional... (AU)

Introducción: La corrección de las deformidades dentofaciales depende de un buen diagnóstico, de la precisión de la planificación y la correcta ejecución de la técnica quirúrgica . Buscando mayor precisión, la planificación virtual para cirugía ortognática ha sido una herramienta aplicada ampliamente por la cirugia bucomaxilofacial. Este trabajo demuestra, por medio de un caso clínico, los beneficios obtenidos por la planificación virtual, en lo que respecta a la cuantificación del movimiento, evaluación de la predicción de los tejidos blandos y de las osteotomia, así enfatizando los cuidados y pasos necesarios para una correcta planificación. Relato de caso: Paciente con perfil clase II, utilizando protocolo de planificación virtual con adquisición de imágenes tomográficas, escaneamento intra-oral y uso de software digital para evaluación diagnóstica, planificación e impresión 3D de los guías quirúrgicos. La paciente tuvo seguimiento pos operatorio por tres meses, corroborando la precisión y previsibilidad de los movimientos quirúrgicos planificados y ejecutados. Discusión: Al realizarse una evaluación clínica acurada, sumando una adquisición de imágenes tridimensionales, a partir de la tomografía facial, escaneamento intra-oral y el manejo de tecnologia CAD/CAM, es posible alcanzar mayor precisión en la planificación y previsibilidad quirúrgica, así como un diagnóstico más acurado de las alteraciones transversas. Con todo, se debe considerar la necesidad de conocimiento teórico práctico para la correcta elaboración de un proyecto de planificación quirúrgica virtual. Consideraciones finales: Por lo expuesto, se observó precisión en el resultado obtenido considerando los movimientos planificados y ejecutados. Así como se describió aspectos relativos a cada uno de los pasos del protocolo virtual utilizado, exponiendo sus particularidades y diferencias en relación a la planificación quirúrgica convencional... (AU)

Introduction: The correction of dentofacial deformities depends directly on a good diagnosis, the precision of the surgical planning and the correct execution of the technique. Seeking greater precision, virtual planning for orthognathic surgery has been a tool widely applied in oral and maxillofacial surgery. This work demonstrates, through a case report, the benefits acquired by virtual planning, regarding the quantification of movement, evaluation of the prediction of soft tissues and osteotomies, as well as discusses the accuracy and steps necessary for a correct planning. Case report: Class II facial profile patient, submitted to the virtual planning protocol with acquisition of tomographic images, intraoral scanning and use of digital software for diagnostic evaluation, planning and printing of surgical guides. She was followed up for 3 months after the operation, showing good precision and predictability in the surgical movements performed. Discussion: When performing an accurate clinical evaluation, added up to the acquisition of three-dimensional images, from face tomography, intra-oral scans and the management of CAD/CAM technology, it is possible to achieve greater precision in surgical planning and predictability, as well as accomplish a better diagnosis of transverse deformities. However, one must take into account the need for theoretical practical knowledge for the correct execution of the steps for virtual planning. Final considerations: Given the above, it was possible to observe precision in the result obtained and compatibility between the planned and executed movements. As well, aspects related to each of the steps for the virtual protocol were demonstrated, exposing their particularities and differences in relation to conventional planning... (AU)

Perception of neonatology staff regarding the availability of equipment and supplies for the care of patients in need of nCPAP / Percepción del personal de neonatología sobre la disponibilidad de equipo e insumos para la atención de pacientes con necesidad de nCPAP

Abstract Background: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is Mexico's second leading cause of neonatal mortality. The 75% reduction in mortality due to RDS has been attributed to the use of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP). A survey was conducted to determine the perception of the medical staff regarding the availability of nCPAP equipment and supplies in Mexican hospitals with neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Methods: We sent a survey via e-mail to several neonatologists in each state of the country, requesting only one response per hospital. We performed statistical analysis with SPSS software. Results: We received 195 surveys from private (HPri) and public (HPub) hospitals with NICUs nationwide: 100% of HPri and 39% of HPub. More than 75% of the nursing and medical staff had received formal training in nCPAP in 11% of HPri and 5% of HPub. The perceived availability of CPAP equipment was 83.7% vs. 52.1%; nasal cannula supply, 75.5% vs. 36.3%; air/oxygen blender availability, 51.0% vs. 32.9%, in HPri and HPub, respectively. The observed differences were statistically significant. Significant differences were also found among healthcare institutions. Conclusions: The availability of CPAP equipment and consumables between HPub and HPri is unbalanced and is lower in public institutions. Bubble CPAP is not included essential equipment in the national catalog of instruments and equipment for public hospitals, and its request is complicated. The training of CPAP staff and the availability of bubble CPAP and supplies in public hospitals should be improved.

Resumen Introducción: El síndrome de dificultad respiratoria (SDR) es la segunda causa de mortalidad neonatal en México. La reducción del 75% de la mortalidad por SDR se le ha atribuido al uso de la presión positiva nasal continua de las vías respiratorias (nCPAP). Se realizó una encuesta con el objetivo de conocer la percepción del personal médico acerca de la disponibilidad del equipo e insumos para nCPAP en hospitales de México que cuenten con unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales (UCIN). Métodos: La encuesta se envió por correo electrónico a varios neonatólogos de cada estado del país y se solicitó una sola respuesta por cada hospital. El análisis estadístico se realizó con el software SPSS. Resultados: Se recibieron 195 encuestas respondidas tanto de hospitales privados (HPri) como públicos (HPub) que cuentan con UCIN a escala nacional: el 100% de HPri y el 39% de HPub. Más del 75% del personal de enfermería y médico recibió una capacitación formal en nCPAP en el 11% de HPri y el 5% de HPub. La percepción de disponibilidad de equipos de presión positiva continua de las vías respiratorias (CPAP) fue del 83.7% vs. el 52.1%; el abasto de cánulas nasales, del 75.5% vs. el 36.3%; la disponibilidad del mezclador aire/oxígeno, del 51.0 % vs. el 32.9%, en HPri y HPub, respectivamente. Las diferencias fueron estadísticamente significativas. También se encontraron diferencias significativas entre las instituciones de salud. Conclusiones: La disponibilidad de equipo y material de consumo para CPAP entre HPub y HPri es desequilibrada, y es menor en las instituciones públicas. El CPAP burbuja no se encuentra incluido en el cuadro básico de equipo médico y se dificulta su solicitud. Debe mejorarse la capacitación del personal en CPAP y la disponibilidad de CPAP burbuja e insumos en los hospitales públicos.

Comparison of Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Individuals According to their Sex, Type of Cardiac Device, and Diagnosis of Chagas Disease

ABSTRACT Introduction: Implantable cardiac pacemakers or cardioverter defibrillators are alternatives for the treatment of arrhythmias, however, their use has caused changes in the emotional state of patients. The objective of this study was to compare the measures of anxiety and depression symptoms in individuals according to their sex, type of cardiac device, and diagnosis of Chagas disease. Methods: This is an observational and cross-sectional study conducted with adults with implantable cardiac pacemakers or cardioverter defibrillators. Data was collected using a sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. We used the Student's t-test for independent samples and the Chi-squared test, with a significance level of 0.05. Results: Two hundred forty-four patients participated in the study, 168 with cardiac pacemakers and 76 with implantable cardioverter defibrillators; 104 had Chagas cardiomyopathy (85 with cardiac pacemakers and 19 with implantable cardioverter defibrillators). No statistically significant differences were found in measures of anxiety and depression symptoms according to device type (P=0.594 and P=0.071, respectively) and the presence of Chagas etiology (P=0.649 and P=0.354, respectively). Women had higher mean scores for anxiety (P=0.002) and depression symptoms (P<0.001). Conclusion: In the comparison between the groups, according to the type of implanted device and the diagnosis of Chagas disease, no significant differences were found in the measures of anxiety and depression symptoms. Women showed higher means when compared to men, indicating the need to test and implement interventions to minimize these symptoms in this population.

Visión epidemiológica, psicosocial y terapéutica de la diabetes mellitus en Argentina desde las perspectivas del equipo de salud y de las personas con diabetes / Epidemiological, psychosocial and therapeutic vision of diabetes mellitus in Argentina from the perspectives of health team and people with diabetes

Introducción: la diabetes mellitus (DM) genera una pesada carga socioeconómica, y para su abordaje es necesario indagar sobre sus posibles condicionantes para lograr su control, prevención y tratamiento efectivo. Objetivos: entender la problemática de la DM en Argentina y las estrategias para mejorarla según la perspectiva de los profesionales de la salud y de las personas con DM. Materiales y métodos: se implementó un estudio descriptivo con metodología cualitativa basado en la técnica del Metaplan. Se diseñó un cuestionario con dos preguntas (¿Cuáles son a su criterio los problemas que enfrenta la DM en nuestro país?, ¿Qué estrategias emplearía para solucionarlos?), que se distribuyó entre los profesionales de la salud y las personas con DM vía Internet a través de sus respectivas Sociedades, durante junio-julio de 2021. Los participantes (adultos, residentes en Argentina) debían responder hasta cuatro alternativas en cada pregunta. Se revisaron todas las respuestas recibidas, se las agrupó por temas y se las analizó/cuantificó mediante técnicas descriptivas expresando los resultados como porcentajes. Resultados: la muestra final incluyó 404 profesionales del equipo de salud y 272 personas con DM, mayoritariamente con DM1. El análisis demostró que existe: a) una organización deficiente de la cobertura; b) un predominio de hábitos no saludables; c) escasa provisión de educación diabetológica estructurada que dificulta el diagnóstico y el tratamiento adecuado, y falta de capacitación al paciente para participar activa y eficientemente en el control y tratamiento de su enfermedad; d) deficiente calidad de atención. Conclusiones: los resultados, similares a los obtenidos en otros países, sugieren que las estrategias de solución implicarían la restructuración de la formación médica para lograr un balance armónico entre el nivel primario de atención y las especialidades, disminuyendo además la carga psicológica del paciente, la cual se vería facilitada mediante la cooperación armónica de las instituciones educativas y las sociedades científicas, al igual que con una intervención consensuada de diferentes sectores de la sociedad.

Introduction: diabetes mellitus (DM) generates a heavy socioeconomic burden, and to address it, it is necessary to investigate its possible conditioning factors to achieve effective control, prevention, and treatment. Objectives: to understand the problem of diabetes in Argentina, from the perspective of health professionals and people with DM and the strategies to improve it. Materials and methods: it was implemented a descriptive study with qualitative methodology based on the metaplan technique. A questionnaire was designed with two questions (What are, in your opinion, the problems faced by diabetes in our country?, What strategies would you use to solve them?), which was distributed to health professionals and people with DM via the Internet of their respective Societies during JuneJuly 2021. The participants (adults, residents of Argentina) had to answer up to 4 alternatives in each question. All the responses received were reviewed, grouped by topic and analyzed/ quantified using descriptive techniques, expressing the results as percentages. Results: the final sample included 404 professionals from the health team and 272 people with DM: mostly with type 1 DM. The analysis shows that there is: a) a poor organization of coverage; b) a predominance of unhealthy habits; c) scarce provision of structured diabetes education, which makes it difficult to diagnose and adequately treat, and train patients to participate actively and efficiently in the control and treatment of their disease; d) there is a deficient quality of care. Conclusions: our results, similar to those obtained in other countries, suggest that the solution strategies would go through the restructuring of medical training, achieving a harmonious balance between the primary level of care and the specialties, adding a decrease in the psychological burden of the patient. It would be facilitated by the harmonious cooperation of educational institutions and scientific societies. Likewise, through a consensual intervention of different sectors of society.

Adesão de protocolo assistencial sobre fixação de cateter nasoenteral / Adhesion of assistance protocol on nasoenteral catheter fixation / Adhesión del protocolo de asistencia sobre fijación de catéter nasoenteral

Objetivo:Verificar a adesão da equipe de enfermagem a um protocolo assistencial de fixação de cateter nasoenteral, após ação de educação em saúde. Método: Estudo quantitativo, transversal, de campo, observacional e descritivo, em um hospital no município do Rio de Janeiro. Constituiu-se de duas etapas: ação de educação em saúde sobre um protocolo de fixação de cateter nasoenteral e coleta de dados após ação de educação em saúde, sob a forma de observação não participante, com a utilização de instrumento contendo informações referentes à presença de fixação, tipo de fixação, registro da data do procedimento e condições da fixação do cateter nasoenteral. Resultados: As ações de educação em saúde abrangeram a participação de 133 profissionais de enfermagem. Dos 123 pacientes observados, 100% possuíam fixação, sendo a mais prevalente a fixação nasal (60,16% / n = 74). Em 68,29% (n = 84) não havia registro de data, 95,93% (n = 118) e 87,80% (n = 108) apresentavam boas condições de limpeza e aderência, respectivamente. Conclusão: Não se atingiu um resultado satisfatório quanto à adesão ao tipo de fixação e registro da data do procedimento. Apesar da adesão insatisfatória, houve alta correlação positiva entre a adesão dos profissionais nas ações de educação e razão de acerto do tipo de fixação

Objective:To verify the adherence of the nursing team to a care protocol for the fixation of a nasoenteral catheter, after a health education action. Methods: Quantitative, cross-sectional, field, observational and descriptive study in a hospital in the city of Rio de Janeiro. It consisted of two stages: health education action on a nasoenteral catheter fixation protocol and data collection after health education action, in the form of non-participant observation, using an instrument containing information regarding the presence of fixation, type of fixation, record of the date of the procedure and conditions of fixation of the nasoenteral catheter. Results: Health education actions encompassed the participation of 133 nursing professionals. Of the 123 patients observed, 100% had fixation, the most prevalent being nasal fixation (60.16% / n = 74). In 68.29% (n = 84) there was no date record, 95.93% (n = 118) and 87.80% (n = 108) had good cleaning and adherence conditions, respectively. Conclusion: A satisfactory result was not achieved regarding adherence to the type of fixation and registration of the date of the procedure. Despite the unsatisfactory adherence, there was a high positive correlation between the professionals' adherence to the education actions and the correctness ratio of the type of fixation.

Objetivo:Verificar la adhesión del equipo de enfermería a un protocolo de asistencia para la fijación de catéter nasoenteral, después de una acción de educación en salud. Método: Estudio cuantitativo, transversal, de campo, observacional y descriptivo en un hospital de la ciudad de Río de Janeiro. Constó de dos etapas: acción de educación en salud sobre un protocolo de fijación de catéter nasoenteral y recolección de datos después de la acción de educación en salud, en la forma de observación no participante, utilizando un instrumento que contiene información sobre la presencia de fijación, tipo de fijación, registro de la fecha del procedimiento y condiciones de fijación del catéter nasoenteral. Resultados: Las acciones de educación en salud contaron con la participación de 133 profesionales de enfermería. De los 123 pacientes observados, el 100% presentaba fijación, siendo la más prevalente la fijación nasal (60,16% / n = 74). En el 68,29% (n = 84) no hubo registro de fecha, el 95,93% (n = 118) y el 87,80% (n = 108) tuvieron buenas condiciones de limpieza y adherencia, respectivamente. Conclusión: No se logró un resultado satisfactorio en cuanto a la adherencia al tipo de fijación y registro de la fecha del procedimiento. A pesar de la adhesión insatisfactoria, hubo una alta correlación positiva entre la adhesión de los profesionales a las acciones de educación y la razón de acierto del tipo de fijación.