Aspectos clínico-epidemiológicos en pacientes con abscesos odontogénicos cervicofaciales y factores asociados para estancia hospitalaria corta / Clinical-epidemiological aspects in patients with cervicofacial odontogenic abscesses and associated factors for short hospital stay

Introducción: en todo paciente hospitalizado con absceso odontogénico cervicofacial se busca resolución pronta del absceso, pero es necesario conocer cuáles son los factores que favorecen la resolución en hospitalizaciones cortas (1-3 días). Objetivo: determinar factores clínico-epidemiológicos de pacientes con abscesos odontogénicos para identificar factores que correlacionan con hospitalización corta. Material y métodos: estudio transversal, retrospectivo, observacional y analítico de 100 pacientes con abscesos odontogénicos en un Hospital General de Zona del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social de los años 2012-2013. Variables de estudio: días de hospitalización, sexo, edad, comorbilidades, conteo leucocitario, trismus, diente causal, región afectada y tratamientos realizados. Tamaño de muestra obtenido con fórmula para estudios observaciones con manejo de prevalencias para poblaciones infinitas, se empleó χ2 para identificar factores que correlacionan con hospitalización corta. Resultados: mujeres 56%, rango de edad 12-89 años y de hospitalización de 1-23 días; con comorbilidades 56%, leucocitosis 39% y trismus 21%. La caries causó 64% de abscesos, molares inferiores 70% y región submandibular afectada 73%. Variables estadísticamente significativas; conteo leucocitario, diente causal y región afectada. Conclusión: factores correlacionados con hospitalización corta: conteo leucocitario menor a 10,500 leucocitos, que el molar inferior no sea el diente causal y que la región submandibular no esté afectada (AU)

Introduction: prompt resolution of the abscess is sought in all patients hospitalized with cervicofacial odontogenic abscess, but which factors favor this resolution in short hospitalizations (1-3 days). Objective: determine clinical-epidemiological factors of patients with odontogenic abscesses to identify factors that correlate with short hospitalization. Material and methods: crosssectional, retrospective, observational and analytical study of 100 patients with odontogenic abscesses in a General Hospital of the Zone of the Mexican Social Security Institute from 2012-2013. Study variables; days of hospitalization, sex, age, comorbidities, leukocyte count, trismus, causative tooth, affected region and treatments performed. Sample size obtained with the formula for observational studies with prevalence management for infinite populations, χ2 was used to identify factors that correlate with short hospitalization. Results: women 56%, age range 12-89 years and hospitalization of 1-23 days, with comorbidities 56%, leukocytosis 39% and trismus 21%. Caries caused 64% of abscesses, lower molars 70% and affected submandibular region 73%. Statistically significant variables; leukocyte count, causative tooth and affected region. Conclusion: factors correlated with short hospitalization; leukocyte count less than 10,500 leukocytes, that the lower molar is not the causal tooth and that the submandibular region is not affected.

Epidemiología de los casos pediátricos en la sala de emergencias de un hospital general / Epidemiology of pediatric cases in the emergency room of a general hospital

Objetivos El objetivo de este estudio es determinar a qué tipo de patologías nos enfrentamos. Utilizamos la Clasificación Internacional de Atención Primaria para asegurar una nomenclatura objetiva y comparable. Métodos Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, observacional y retrospectivo de una muestra de 108102 consultas de atención primaria de pacientes que acudieron a Urgencias de nuestro hospital para evaluar la epidemiología de la atención pediátrica brindada entre 2011 y 2019. Utilizamos el sistema de clasificación diagnóstica ICPC-2. Resultados El número de asistencias fue mayor en enero, febrero y marzo, así como los fines de semana. Tras ser atendidos, el 6,7% de los pacientes ingresaron en nuestro hospital. Las patologías más frecuentes fueron las infecciones del tracto respiratorio superior, gastroenteritis, fiebre y traumatismos / lesiones. Las patologías que con mayor frecuencia dieron lugar a ingresos hospitalarios fueron fiebre, bronquitis, gastroenteritis y vómitos (p> 0,001). En los ingresos hospitalarios de menores de 1 año, la bronquitis fue la patología más frecuente, mientras que entre los de 1 a 6 años fue la gastroenteritis y entre los de 7 a 14 años fue la apendicitis aguda (p <0,001). Conclusiones Las patologías pediátricas suponen un porcentaje importante de las visitas a urgencias, destacando las infecciones del tracto respiratorio superior, las infecciones intestinales y la fiebre. Sería aconsejable incrementar los recursos de personal en los fines de semana. Es necesario enfatizar en la educación sanitaria de la población para ajustar la demanda de asistencia en los servicios públicos. Se requiere más investigación para adaptar mejor la terminología ICPC-2.

Objectives The aim of this study is to determine what type of pathologies we are facing. We use the International Classification of Primary Care to ensure an objective and comparable nomenclature. Methods We carried out a descriptive, observational, and retrospective study of a sample comprising 108102 primary care encounters of patients presenting at our hospital's Emergency Room to assess the epidemiology of the pediatric care provided between 2011 and 2019. We used the ICPC-2 diagnosis classification system. Results The number of attendances was higher in January, February, and March, as well as at weekends. After being seen, 6.7% of patients were admitted to our hospital. The most frequent pathologies were upper respiratory tract infections, gastroenteritis, fever and trauma/injury. Pathologies most frequently resulting in hospital admissions were fever, bronchitis, gastroenteritis and vomiting (p>0.001). In hospital admissions involving patients under 1 year of age, bronchitis was the most frequent pathology, while among those aged between 1 and 6 years, it was gastroenteritis and among those aged between 7 and 14 years it was acute appendicitis (p<0.001). Conclusions Pediatric pathologies account for a significant percentage of visits to the emergency room, highlighting infections of the upper respiratory tract, intestinal infections, and fever. It would be necessary to increase staff resources on the weekends. It is highly recommended to emphasize the health education of the population to adjust the demand for assistance in public services. More research is required to better adapt the ICPC-2 terminology.

Trends in suicidal behavior at a general hospital emergency department in southern Brazil

Abstract Objective To assess the prevalence of and factors associated with suicidal behavior in patients seen at the emergency department (ED) of a general hospital in southern Brazil. Method Descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study. The records of all patients who had an emergency psychiatric consultation at the ED conducted by the emergency psychiatric consultation service at Hospital São Lucas da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul in 2016 and 2017 were analyzed and stratified by sex and by age groups (15-29 years, 30-49 years, 50-69 years, and 70 years and older). Suicidal behavior was characterized by factors such as thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, and suicidal risk. Suicidal behavior was compared by sex and between age groups with chi-square tests. Multivariate analysis of suicidal behavior and gender, age, and specific diagnoses were compared with Poisson regression. Results A total of 1,172 records from January 2016 to December 2017 were examined. There were more ED visits by females (63.1%) than males. Younger patients (15-29 years) had a higher severe risk of suicide than elderly (≥ 70 years) patients (54.1 vs. 19%; p < 0.01). Indicators of suicide behavior stratified by sex and by age group revealed marked differences between age groups for all variables among female patients. Overall, age group patterns for males were very similar in terms of suicidal behavior variables. Conclusions A high prevalence of suicidal behavior was observed in this sample, particularly among young adults and especially associated with female gender and diagnoses of depression and personality disorders.

Atención de los pacientes con trauma grave durante los primeros días: evolución entre la urgencia, el pabellón y la unidad de cuidados intensivos / Features of patients with trauma admitted to an emergency room of a general hospital

Background: Trauma is the main cause of death among people aged 5 to 44 years. Aim: To describe features, treatment and evolution of trauma patients admitted to an emergency room. Material and Methods: Adult patients admitted in the emergency department of a public hospital due to severe trauma were studied and followed during their hospital stay. Results: We included 114 patients aged 40 ± 17 years (78%men) with an injury severity score of 21 ± 11. Trauma was penetrating in 43%. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) was the most common diagnosis in 46%. In the emergency room, 8% had hypotension, 5% required vasopressors and 23% required mechanical ventilation. The initial lactate was 3.6 ± 2.9 mmol/L. Sixty-five patients (57%) required emergency surgery. The intraoperative lactate was 3 ± 1.7 mmol/L and 20% required vasopressors. Sixty-four patients (56%) were admitted to the ICU, with APACHEII and SOFA scores of 16 ± 8 and 5 ± 3, respectively. ICU lactate was 3.2±1.5 mmol/L. In the ICU 40% required vasopressors and 63% mechanical ventilation. Thirty two percent had coagulopathy, 43% received transfusions and 10% required massive transfusions. The hospital stay was 13 (6-32) days, being significantly longer in patients with TBI. ICU and hospital mortalities were 12.5 and 18.4% respectively. The only predictor for mortality was the APACHEII score (Hazard Ratio 1.18, 95% confidence intervals 1.03-1.36). Conclusions: APACHE score was a predictor of mortality in this group of patients.

Interconsultas de cuidados paliativos para pacientes con cáncer en un hospital general: Características y oportunidad / Interconsultation on palliative care for patients with cancer in a general hospital. Features and opportunity

Las recomendaciones internacionales apuntan a la integración temprana de cuidados paliativos (CP) en cáncer a través de la atención simultánea y del entrenamiento de los equipos primarios. La Unidad de CP del Hospital General de Agudos E. Tornú realiza interconsultas para pacientes internados en el hospital y brinda capacitación a los equipos tratantes. El perfil de las interconsultas realizadas podría brindar información importante sobre las características de la intervención de CP dentro de la institución. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar retrospectivamente las interconsultas de primera vez de pacientes con cáncer realizadas a lo largo de 2 años, con foco en la temporalidad, la identificación de problemas por parte del equipo tratante y del equipo de interconsulta de CP, y la prontitud de respuesta y capacidad pronóstica de este último. La población atendida en interconsulta (168 casos) estuvo constituida principalmente por pacientes con enfermedad avanzada, deterioro del estado general, sin posibilidad de tratamiento oncológico y diagnóstico reciente. En aproximadamente 25% de los casos se encontraron indicios de intervención temprana y participación del equipo de CP en la toma de decisiones. Se discute la oportunidad de la intervención de CP y se señalan áreas con necesidad de mejora, como la identificación de síntomas no físicos y el pronóstico, a ser tenidas cuenta en las futuras actividades asistenciales y educativas.

The international recommendations point to the early integration of palliative care (PC) in cancer through simultaneous care and training of primary teams. The PC Unit of the Hospital General de Agudos E. Tornú conducts interconsultations for hospitalized patients in the hospital and provides training to the treatment teams. The profile of the interconsultations carried out could provide important information about the characteristics of the PC intervention within the institution. The objective of this study was to retrospectively analyze the first-time interconsultations of cancer patients carried out over 2 years, focusing on temporality, identification of problems by the treating team and the PC interconsultation team, the promptness of response and the prognostic capacity of the latter. In the period, 168 interconsultations were carried out. Most patients had advanced disease, poor performance status, no possibility of oncological treatment and recent diagnosis. In approximately 25% of the cases, evidence of early intervention and participation of the pc team in decision making was found. The opportunity of PC intervention is discussed and areas needing improvement are indicated, such as the identification of non-physical symptoms and prognosis, to be considered in future care and educational activities.

Analysis of incidents notified in a general hospital / Análisis de la ocurrencia de incidentes notificados en hospital-general / Análise da ocorrência de incidentes notificados em hospital-geral

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the incidents spontaneously notified in a general hospital in Minas Gerais. Method: Retrospective, descriptive, quantitative study performed at a general hospital in Montes Claros - Minas Gerais State. The sample comprised 1,316 incidents reported from 2011 to 2014. The data were submitted to descriptive statistical analysis using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 18.0. Results: The prevalence of incidents was 33.8 per 1,000 hospitalizations, with an increase during the investigation period and higher frequency in hospitalization units, emergency room and surgical center. These occurred mostly with adult clients and relative to the medication supply chain. The main causes were noncompliance with routines/protocols, necessitating changes in routines and training. Conclusion: There was a considerable prevalence of incidents and increase in notifications during the period investigated, which requires the attention of managers and hospital staff. Nevertheless, we observed development of the patient safety culture.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar los incidentes notificados espontáneamente en un hospital general de Minas Gerais. Método: estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo, cuantitativo, realizado en hospital general de Montes Claros - MG. La amuestra fue compuesta de 1316 incidentes notificados entre 2011 y 2014. Los datos fueron sometidos a la estadística descriptiva en softwareStatisticalPackage for the Social Sciences versión 18.0. Resultados: La prevalencia de incidentes fue de 33,8 por 1.000 internaciones, habiendo sido evidenciados aumento a lo largo del período investigado y mayor frecuencia en las unidades de internación, en el sector de urgencia y centro quirúrgico. Hubo mayor ocurrencia en clientes adultos y relativos a la cadena medicamentosa. Las principales causas fueron el incumplimiento de la rutina/protocolo, siendo necesarios cambios en la rutina y en el entrenamiento. Conclusión: Hubo considerable prevalencia de incidentes y aumento de notificaciones en el período investigado, lo que requiere atención de los gestores y colaboradores, a pesar de observado el desarrollo de la cultura de seguridad del paciente.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar os incidentes notificados espontaneamente em um hospital-geral de Minas Gerais. Método: estudo retrospectivo, descritivo, quantitativo, realizado em hospital-geral de Montes Claros - MG. A amostra foi composta de 1316 incidentes notificados entre 2011 a 2014. Os dados foram submetidos à estatística descritiva no software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences versão 18.0. Resultados: A prevalência de incidentes foi de 33,8 por 1.000 internações, tendo sido evidenciados aumento ao longo do período investigado e maior frequência nas unidades de internação, no setor de emergência e centro cirúrgico. Houve maior ocorrência em clientes adultos e relativos à cadeia medicamentosa. As principais causas foram o descumprimento da rotina/protocolo, sendo necessárias mudanças na rotina e no treinamento. Conclusão: Houve considerável prevalência de incidentes e aumento de notificações no período investigado, o que requer atenção dos gestores e colaboradores, apesar de observado o desenvolvimento da cultura de segurança do paciente.

Tiempo de referencia asociado a la causa de mortalidad materna en el Hospital Regional Docente Materno Infantil "El Carmen", 2009-2015 / Reference time associated with the cause of maternal mortality in the Regional Maternal and Child Teaching Hospital "El Carmen", 2009- 2015

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar la asociación entre el tiempo de referencia y la causa mortalidad materna en el Hospital Regional Docente Materno Infantil '"El Carmen". Métodos: Estudio analítico, retrospectivo, transversal, en base a datos de todos los casos de muerte materna ocurridas en el Hospital Regional Docente Materno Infantil El Carmen. Estudio censal que cubrió la totalidad de las madres fallecidas atendidas en dicho hospital durante el periodo 2009-2015 y que sus datos se encontraron en base del establecimiento; se excluyó las historias clínicas con falta de información, incompletas, o de periodos anteriores. Resultados. De las 29 pacientes que fallecieron desde el 2009, la mediana de edades fue 28,5 años (rango intercuartílico: 27-35 años de edad); la mayoría murió en el puerperio (76,5%). La tendencia tuvo una elevación durante el transcurso del 2009 al 2015. Hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el tiempo de traslado (p<0,001), el tipo de complicación (p=0,019) y en la causa final de la muerte (p<0,001). Se encontró que las causas indirectas de muerte tuvieron un mayor tiempo de referencia (67,5 minutos de la causa indirecta versus 15 minutos de la causa directa), siendo esto estadísticamente significativo (p=0,0387). Conclusiones: Existe una tendencia creciente a las muertes maternas, además, se encontró diferencias del tipo de complicación y la causa final de muerte según el lugar de procedencia de las gestantes.

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the association between the reference time and the maternal mortality cause in the Regional Hospital Materno Infantil 'El Carmen'. Methods: Analytical, retrospective, cross - sectional study, based on data from all cases of maternal death at the Hospital Regional Materno Infantil 'El Carmen'. Census study that covered all the deceased mothers attended at that hospital during the period 2009-2015 and that their data were found on the basis of the establishment; Clinical Histories were excluded with incomplete information, or from previous periods. Results: Of the 29 patients who died since 2009, the median age was 28.5 years (interquartile range: 27-35 years of age); There were statistically significant differences in the time of transfer (p <0.001), the type of complication (p = 0.019) and in the final cause of death (p <0.001). It was found that the indirect causes of death had a longer reference time (67.5 minutes of the indirect cause versus 15 minutes of the direct cause), being this statistically significant (p = 0.0387). Conclusion: There is an increasing tendency to maternal deaths, in addition, differences were found in the type of complication and the final cause of death according to the place of origin of the pregnant women.

Sintomas depressivos e uso de drogas entre profissionais da equipe de enfermagem / Depressive symptoms and drug use among nursing staff professionals

Objectives: To evaluate possible relationships between drug abuse, symptoms suggestive of depression and gender in nursing team professionals. Method: A cross-sectional study conducted in a general hospital with 416 participants. Used questionnaire with sociodemographic information, ASSIST, AUDIT-C and PHQ-2 tests. Used Fisher's Exact Tests, Chi-Square Test, and Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis. Results: The female gender presented decreased odds ratios for alcohol consumption in the binge pattern and use of marijuana; and double odds ratios for feelings of lack of interest and pleasure. Symptoms suggestive of depression presented potential risks for the use of sedatives. Conclusion: Drug abuse and symptoms of depression are associated and manifest differently, according to gender among nursing staff professionals. Implications for practice: Social and gender roles influence the mental health conditions of these professionals.

Objetivos: Evaluar posibles relaciones entre el abuso de drogas, síntomas sugestivos de depresión y gendero en profesionales del equipo de enfermería. Método: Estudio con enfoque transversal realizado en hospital general, con 416 participantes. Se utilizó un cuestionario con información sociodemográfica, las pruebas ASSIST, AUDIT-C y PHQ-2. Usados ​​las pruebas exactas de Fisher, Prueba de Qui-Cuadrado, y Análisis de Regresión Logística Multivaria. Resultados: El gendero femenino presentaron razones de posibilidades disminuidas para el consumo de alcohol en el patrón binge y el uso de marihuana; y razones de posibilidades dobladas para sentimientos de falta de interés y placer. Síntomas sugestivos de depresión presentaron riesgos potenciales para el uso de sedantes. Conclusión: Uso abusivo de drogas y síntomas de depresión están asociados y se manifiestan diferentemente, de acuerdo con el gendero entre los profesionales del equipo de enfermería. Implicaciones para la práctica: Los roles sociales y de gendero influyen en las condiciones de salud mental de estos profesionales.

Objetivos: Avaliar possíveis relações entre o abuso de drogas, sintomas sugestivos de depressão e gendero em profissionais da equipe de enfermagem. Método: Estudo com abordagem transversal realizado em hospital geral, com 416 participantes. Usado questionário com informações sociodemográfica, os testes ASSIST, AUDIT-C e PHQ-2. Usados os Testes Exato de Fisher, Teste de Qui-Quadrado, e Análise de Regressão Logística Multivariada. Resultados: O gendero feminino apresentaram razões de chances diminuídas para o consumo de álcool no padrão binge e uso de maconha; e razões de chances dobradas para sentimentos de falta de interesse e prazer. Sintomas sugestivos de depressão apresentaram riscos potenciais para o uso de sedativos. Conclusão: Uso abusivo de drogas e sintomas de depressão estão associados e manifestam-se diferentemente, de acordo com o gendero entre os profissionais da equipe de enfermagem. Implicações para prática: Os papéis sociais e de gendero influenciam nas condições de saúde mental desses profissionais.

Características de la población y las atenciones de rehabilitación que recibe en un hospital general / Referral to rehabilitation services of patients discharged from a general hospital with a potentially disabling condition

Background Patients discharged from general hospitals with a potentially disabling condition can benefit in their recovery with the aid of physical medicine and rehabilitation services. Aim To determine the proportion of patients discharged from a general hospital with a potentially disabling condition, who were derived to physiatry for rehabilitation. Material and Methods Review of the discharge database of a general hospital, identifying all discharges with a potentially disabling condition, and those who were effectively derived for rehabilitation. Results Only 7% of patients with a potentially disabling condition were effectively evaluated by Physiatry. Among these patients, 20% had neurological diseases and 19% had an amputation. Those attended by physiatry had a higher proportion of multidisciplinary care by the rehabilitation team. Conclusions A low proportion of patients discharged with a potentially disabling conditions are referred for an adequate rehabilitation therapy.

Prevalencia de hepatitis B y C en el banco de sangre de un hospital en Callao, Perú / Hepatitis B and C prevalence in a blood bank at general hospital in Callao, Peru

Objetivo: El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la prevalencia de seropositividad para HBsAg, Anti-HBcAg y Anti- HVC del Banco de Sangre del Hospital Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión (HNDAC) durante el periodo 2010 al 2012. Materiales y métodos: Estudio transversal retrospectivo. Se incluyó a los potenciales donadores. Se recolectaron las características tales como edad, sexo y conductas de riesgo. Se realizó el análisis descriptivo con el programa STATA 14. Resultados: Se incluyó 13 887 potenciales donantes del HNDAC entre enero 2010 y diciembre 2012. Se identificaron 897 potenciales donantes positivos. La prevalencia de HBsAg fue 0,55%; Anti-HBcAg, 5,15%; y Anti-HVC, 1,25%. De ellos se encontró edad promedio de 37,4 años para los pacientes infectados por virus de hepatitis B y de 36,9 para los pacientes infectados por virus de hepatitis C, 31,2% fueron mujeres del total de infectados. Conclusión: La prevalencia de serología positiva para virus de hepatitis B fue similar a reportes anteriores, por otro lado la serología positiva para virus de hepatitis C fue mayor a lo reportado en nuestro país

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of sero positivity for HBsAg, Anti-HBcAg and Anti- HVC in the blood bank of Hospital Daniel Carrion during the period 2010 - 2012. Materials and methods: Retrospective cross-sectional study. Potential donors who met the inclusion criteria were included. Sociodemographic factors, risk behaviors were gathered. A descriptive analysis was performed with STATA 14. Results: 13,887 potential blood donors of the HNDAC between January 2010 and December 2012 were identified. The population's mean was 37 years, 32% were women. 897 potential positive blood donors were identified. The prevalence of HBsAg was 0.55%; Anti-HBcAg, 5.15%; and Anti-HVC, 1.25%. Conclusion: The prevalence of positive serology for HBsAg was similar to the previous reports and Anti-HVC was higher than the prevalence reported in our country

Relación entre el desempeño en el examen de ingreso a la residencia y en el de especialización en pediatría en la ciudad de Buenos Aires / Correlation between results of the residency admission test and of pediatric certification test in Buenos Aires, Argentina

En la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (CABA) los ingresantes al sistema de residencia en pediatría lo hacen mediante un examen unificado y, al finalizar, rinden su examen de especialización en la Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA). Existe evidencia de que el desempeño en determinadas evaluaciones podría predecir el rendimiento posterior. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar si existe relación entre el examen de ingreso a la residencia (EIR) y el de especialización (EE) en pediatría. Se trata de una investigación transversal que incluye todos los sujetos que aprobaron el EIR de pediatría en CABA en 2004-2009 y que rindieron EE de pediatría en la UBA. Se obtuvo el puntaje de cada sujeto en ambos exámenes y se calculó la correlación correspondiente. Las notas fueron divididas en quintiles, calculando la proporción de alumnos que mejoró su ubicación en el segundo examen con respecto al primero. Se obtuvieron datos de 303 participantes. El examen de ingreso (calificación máxima de 60 puntos) mostró una mediana de 45.0 puntos (IIC: 43.0-48.7) y el examen de especialización (calificación máxima de 10 puntos) mostró una mediana de 6 puntos (IIC: 6-8), verificándose una correlación significativa entre la calificación del EIR y la del EE (r = 0.37, p < 0.001). En relación al quintil de referencia, 43.8% de los alumnos mejoró su ubicación en el EE respecto de la obtenida en el EIR, sin que se registraran diferencias entre residentes de hospitales pediátricos y de hospitales generales (45.6 vs. 31.5%; p = 0.1).

In the city of Buenos Aires (CABA), pediatric residents enter the residency program after taking a unified admission test. After completion of the program and passing a final test, the Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) provides a professional certification. The objective of this study is to determine if the results obtained in the residency admission test (RAT) and those of the professional certification test (PCT) correlated. This is a cross-sectional study, that included all subjects who passed the pediatrics RAT in CABA in 2004-2009, and that attended the pediatric PCT of the UBA. The score for each subject in both tests was obtained and the corresponding correlation was calculated. Results were divided in quintiles, and the proportion of subjects who improved their position in the PCT with respect to the RAT was calculated. Data from 303 subjects was obtained. The RAT showed a median of 45.0 (over 60 maximum) (IC-range: 43.0-48.7), and the PCT showed a median of 6 points (over 10 max.)(IC-range: 6-8). A significative correlation between results in RAT and PCT was observed (r = 0.37, p < 0.001). Based on their position in the RAT, 43.8% of subjects improved their position in the PCT, without differences between residents attending pediatric and general hospitals (45.6 vs. 31.5%; p = 0.1). In the case of pediatric residents, results of the residency admission test correlate with those obtained in the professional certification test.

Atención paliativa en personas con enfermedades crónicas avanzadas / Palliative care needs in advanced chronic illness

Alrededor del 75% de las personas morirá a causa de una o varias enfermedades crónicas progresivas. A partir de esta proyección, la OMS instó a los países a diseñar estrategias para el fortalecimiento de los cuidados paliativos como parte del tratamiento integral. En Cataluña, España, la medición de la prevalencia de estos pacientes según el debe decir NECPAL CCOMS-ICO© fue de 1.5% de la población. Es una evaluación cuali-cuantitativa, multifactorial indicativa y no dicotómica que completa el médico tratante. En Argentina no conocemos información sobre estos enfermos. Nuestro objetivo fue explorar y caracterizar en una población accesible de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires la proporción de pacientes crónicos con necesidades de atención paliativa, mediante el NECPAL CCOMS-ICO©. Se relevaron los hospitales generales de la Región Sanitaria 2: (Piñero, Álvarez y Santojanni) y sus áreas programáticas. En la Región Sanitaria 1 se incorporó al hospital Udaondo de gastroenterología. Se entrevistaron 53 médicos (704 pacientes). Se identificó que 29.5% presentaba enfermedades crónicas avanzadas; el 72.1% de esos pacientes eran NECPAL positivos, más jóvenes que en otros estudios (mediana 64) y más del 98% tenían alto índice de comorbilidad. Se registró la demanda (31.4%) y necesidad (52.7%) de atención paliativa. Se describieron indicadores específicos de fragilidad, progresión y gravedad según enfermedad crónica. El principal hallazgo fue identificar, con un instrumento no basado en la mortalidad, que, en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, 1 de cada 3 pacientes con enfermedades crónicas podría morir en el próximo año y tenía necesidades de atención paliativa.

About 75% of population will die from one or more chronic progressive diseases. From this projection WHO urged countries to devise strategies for strengthening palliative treatment as part of comprehensive care. In Catalonia, Spain, direct measurement of the prevalence of these patients with NECPAL CCOMS-ICO© tool was 1.5% of the population. This tool is an indicative, not dichotomous, quali-quantitative multifactorial evaluation to be completed by the treating physician. In Argentina there is no information on these patients. Our goal was to explore and characterize the proportion of chronically ill patients in palliative care needs, by NECPAL CCOMS-ICO© tool, in an accessible population of the City of Buenos Aires. General hospitals of the Health Region 2 (Piñero, Álvarez and Santojanni) and its program areas were surveyed. In Health Region 1, we surveyed the Udaondo gastroenterology hospital. A total of 53 physicians (704 patients) were interviewed. It was identified that 29.5% of these patients were affected by advanced chronic diseases; 72.1% of them were NECPAL positive, younger (median 64) than in others studies, and more than 98% presented high levels of comorbidity. Palliative care demand (31.4%) and needs (52.7%) were recorded. Specific indicators of fragility, progression, severity and kind of chronic disease were described. The main finding was to identify, with an instrument not based on mortality that, in Buenos Aires City, 1 in 3 patients with chronic diseases could die in the next year and had palliative care needs.

Espondilodiscitis: experiencia clínica en un hospital general de Chile / Spondylodiscitis: clinical experience in a Chilean general hospital

Introducción: La espondilodiscitis (ED) implica prolongados períodos de hospitalización, de latencia diagnóstica y riesgo de complicaciones a largo plazo. No existen publicaciones recientes en Chile al respecto. Objetivos: Caracterizar un grupo de pacientes con ED. Pacientes y Métodos: Serie clínica, que incluyó pacientes en un período de ocho años. Resultados: 37 pacientes, 37,8% mujeres y 62,2% hombres, con promedio etario 66,8 años; 64,9% adultos mayores, 35,1% diabéticos y 21,6% con co-morbilidad urológica. Los principales síntomas fueron dolor y fiebre. 89,2% tuvo elevación de VHS. 86,5% contó con resonancia magnética, que siempre fue confirmatoria, siendo la columna lumbar la localización más frecuente (43,2%). Se identificó etiología en 28/37 pacientes: en 71,4% cocáceas grampositivas (Staphylococcus aureus predominantemente), sólo en 10,7% M. tuberculosis. Staphylococcus aureus estuvo asociado a co-morbilidades médicas en forma significativa (p < 0,05) y el grupo de bacilos gramnegativos a historia hepatobiliar y/o intestinal (p < 0,05). El método de mayor rendimiento fue el cultivo obtenido por punción quirúrgica. El tratamiento antimicrobiano fue indicado en promedio por 63,8 días (IQR 53-72), con reacciones adversas en 18,9%. La estadía hospitalaria fue 38,9 días promedio, no existiendo fallecidos durante este período. 18,9% presentó secuelas motoras. Discusión: La mayoría de pacientes con ED correspondió a adultos mayores, siendo S. aureus la principal etiología. Hubo una baja frecuencia de M. tuberculosis. Resultó considerable la magnitud de efectos adversos asociados a la terapia antimicrobiana y las complicaciones neurológicas.

Background: Spondylodiscitis (SD) involves long periods of hospitalization, diagnostic latency and risk of long-term complications. No updated series are available in Chile and a change in demographic features and etiology is suspected. Aim: To characterize a group of patients with SD. Patients and Methods: Clinical series including patients over an 8 year period. Results: We identified 37 patients; 37.8% women and 62.2% men (mean age 66.8 years); 64.9% were elderly; 35.1% had diabetes and 21.6% urological comorbidity. Main symptoms were pain and fever. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate was elevated in 89.2%, and 86.5% patients had MRI, which was always confirmatory. Lumbar spine was the most common site of infection (43.2%). Etiology was identified in 28/37 patients: 71.4% yielded grampositive cocci (Staphylococcus aureus predominantly), Mycobacterium tuberculosis was identified in only 10.7%. Staphylococcus aureus was associated to medical comorbidities (p < 0,05) and gramnegative bacilli to hepatobiliar or intestinal symptoms (p < 0,05). Culture obtained by a surgical procedure had the highest yield. The average duration of antibiotic therapy was 63.8 days (IQR 53-72). Treatment-related side effects were detected in 18.9% of patients. The average hospital stay was 38.9 days. No deaths occurred during hospitalization. Motor sequelae were present in 18.9% of this series. Discussion: Most patients with SD were older adults. Staphylococcus aureus was predominant and M. tuberculosis was uncommon. Antibiotic side effects were relevant as well as the neurological complications.

Nurse Staffing and 30-day Readmission of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A 10-year Retrospective Study of Patient Hospitalization

PURPOSE: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity in many countries, and it has high rate of hospital readmissions due to recurrent exacerbations of the disease. Many previous studies have suggested further examination of the factors that contribute to hospital readmissions of COPD patients. However, evidence on the effects of nurse staffing by registered nurses (RNs) on the readmission of COPD patients is lacking in Korea. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effects of nurse staffing on hospital readmissions of COPD patients. METHODS: We used National Health Insurance claim data from 2002 to 2012. A total of 1,070 hospitals and 339,379 hospitalization cases were included in the analysis. We divided the number of RNs per 100 beds and the proportion of RNs on staff to one of three groups (Q1: low; Q2: moderate; Q3: high). A generalized estimating equation model was used to evaluate the associations between readmission and nurse staffing. RESULTS: A higher number of RNs was associated with lower readmission rates of 8.9% (Q2) and 7.9% (Q3) respectively. A similar effect was observed as the proportion of RNs among the total nursing staff gradually increased, resulting in lower readmission rates of 7.7% (Q2) and 8.3% (Q3). CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest notable positive effects of nurse staffing by RNs on patient outcomes. In addition, the magnitude of impact differed between different sizes of hospitals. Thus, human resource planning to solve staffing shortages should carefully consider the qualitative aspects of the nursing staff composition.

Severe cutaneous reactions to drugs in the setting of a general hospital

BACKGROUND: Cutaneous drug reactions are frequently found. Assessing the clinical and epidemiological profile of severe forms is extremely relevant for their better recognition and management. Few studies have assessed the severe forms of cutaneous drug reactions in patients hospitalized in our setting. OBJECTIVES: To assess the clinical and epidemiological aspects of severe cutaneous adverse reactions to drugs in a tertiary hospital in Porto Alegre, Brazil. METHODS: All cases of severe cutaneous adverse reactions to drugs in patients hospitalized from January/2005 to December/2010 were retrospectively analyzed for clinical and epidemiological variables. Cases of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, drug hypersensitivity syndrome or Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis were included. RESULTS: An occurrence rate of 1 serious reaction for every 3,048 inpatients was found (total of 173,767 inpatients admitted in the period). Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms was the most frequent presentation. The drugs most frequently involved were anticonvulsants (40.4%), antibiotics (26.3%), and analgesics/anti-inflammatory drugs (10.5%). Thirty seven patients (64.9%) were admitted to hospital because of the cutaneous drug reaction. Ten patients (17.5%) died and in most of those (60%), the drug causing the reaction could not be determined. CONCLUSIONS: The frequency of severe cutaneous adverse reactions to drugs in our setting is significant. Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms seems to be the most frequent presentation of severe cutaneous drug reactions. Most patients developed cutaneous drug reactions outside the hospital. Mortality rates were higher for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis and this presentation significantly affected older people. Not knowing the drug causing the reaction was related to mortality. .

Consultas de urgencia general y por causa respiratoria en la Red de establecimientos del Sistema Nacional de Servicios de Salud (SNSS): un modelo predictivo en el Servicio de Salud de Chiloé / General emergency consultations for respiratory causes at hospitals from the National Network of Health Services System (SNSS): a predictive model in the Health Service, Chiloé, Chile

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate a forecasting system, based on SARIMA models for demand Questions Total and Respiratory Emergency, measured in terms of the number of recorded weekly for the consolidated five visits Hospitals Health Service Chiloé network, Chiloé, Chile. Method: Identification, setting, prognosis and SARIMA (Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated the Moving Averages) Model validation for time series queries demand and total respiratory hospital emergency Health Service Chiloé, Chile. Results: applying the protocol identification Box-Jenkins ARIMA models seasonal component, we observed that the number of total views and consolidated emergency presents a seasonal 26-week stats and follows a family of Autoregressive Models-Seasonal SARIMA (p, 0.0) x (P, D, 0), which, for the case study SARIMA a particular structure (1,0,0) x (1,1,0) 26,for both cases, only distinct constant inclusion therein, which, when used to predict, showed failure prognosis according to the statistical models MAPE urgency and respiratory total 5.8% and 4.27% respectively. Conclusions: The predictive performance of the proposed system shows that the methodology set is valid to be used as a tool of demand management of emergency visits in Chiloé Health Service, whereas the projection of this model predicts increasing certainty their forecast periods to the extent that it is incorporating new demand periods which will enhance its use as a tool for planning and management.

Objetivo: El objetivo de esta publicación es evaluar un sistema de pronóstico, a partir de modelos SARIMA para la demanda de Consultas de Urgencia Total y Respiratorias, medida en términos del número de visitas registradas semanalmente para el consolidado de los cinco Hospitales de la Red del Servicio de Salud Chiloé, Chile. Método: Identificación, ajuste, pronóstico y validación de modelo SARIMA para la serie temporal de demanda por consultas de urgencia total y respiratoria en los hospitales del Servicio de Salud Chiloé. Resultados: al aplicar el protocolo de identificación Box-Jenkins de Modelos ARIMA con componente estacional, se observó que las serie de consultas totales y de urgencia consolidadas presenta una estacionalidad de 26 semanas estadísticas y sigue una familia de modelos Autorregresivo - Estacional SARIMA (p,0,0)x (P,D,0), el cual, para el caso en estudio presenta una estructura particular SARIMA (1,0,0)x(1,1,0)26, para ambos casos, diferenciados solamente en la inclusión de la constante en el mismo, los cuales, al ser usados para pronosticar, mostraron un error de pronóstico según el estadístico MAPE para los modelos de urgencia total y respiratoria de 5,8% y 4,27% respectivamente. Conclusiones: el rendimiento predictivo del sistema propuesto evidencia que la metodología expuesta es válida para ser usada como una herramienta de gestión de la demanda de consultas de urgencia en el Servicio de Salud Chiloé, considerando que la proyección de este modelo augura cada vez mayor certeza en sus períodos de pronóstico en la medida que se vaya incorporando la demanda de nuevos períodos lo que potenciará su uso como herramienta para la planificación y gestión.

Perfil sociodemográfico de tabagistas internados em enfermaria psiquiátrica de hospital geral / Sociodemographic profile of smokers admitted to the psychiatric ward of a general hospital / Perfil sociodemográfico de los tabaquistas hospitalizados en la enfermaría psiquiátrica de uno hospital general

A partir do interesse dos profissionais da saúde em controlar o tabagismo, chamou a atenção sua elevada frequência na população psiquiátrica. Neste estudo, objetivou-se identificar o perfil sociodemográfico de pacientes psiquiátricos, tabagistas, comparando-o com o de ex-tabagistas e não tabagistas. Pesquisa exploratória, realizada de agosto de 2010 a fevereiro de 2012, envolvendo pacientes psiquiátricos, internados em hospital geral, por meio de entrevista com questionário estruturado. Das 433 pessoas internadas, participaram 270, das quais 83,7% eram portadoras de transtornos mentais severos, 35,6% eram tabagistas, 14,1% extabagistas e 50,4% não tabagistas. Entre os tabagistas, predominou o sexo masculino, 30-49 anos de idade, ensino fundamental, área rural, separados/divorciados, sem ocupação, renda R$ 600, espíritas e sem prática religiosa. Esse perfil é semelhante ao encontrado em tabagistas de outros grupos da população. Houve diferença no perfil de pacientes psiquiátricos, segundo o tabagismo. Esse conhecimento pode ajudar o enfermeiro a planejar intervenções, segundo as necessidades e possibilidades dos sujeitos.

From the interest of health professionals in tobacco control, stood out its high frequency in psychiatric population. This paper aimed to identify the socio-demographic profile of psychiatric patients who are also smokers, comparing with former smokers and non smokers. Exploratory survey, conducted from August 2010 to February 2012, involving psychiatric patients hospitalized in a general hospital, through interviews using a structured questionnaire. Out of the 433 persons hospitalized, 270 took part of this study; 83.7% are carriers of severe mental disorders; 35.6% are smokers, 14.1% former smokers and 50.4% non smokers. Higher proportion of smokers was found among male, 30-49 years old, junior high schooling, rural area, separated/divorced, without occupation, income and religion practice. This profile is similar to smokers of other groups of population. There was difference in the profile of psychiatric patients according to smoking. This knowledge may help nurse to plan interventions, according the needs and possibilities of the subjects.

Desde el interés de los profesionales de la salud en controlar el tabaquismo, llamó la atención su frecuencia elevada en la populación psiquiátrica. Objetivó-se identificar el perfil sociodemográfico de los pacientes psiquiátricos, tabaquistas, comparándolos con los de ex tabaquistas y no tabaquistas. Encuesta exploratoria, realizada a partir de agosto 2010-febrero 2012, la participación de los pacientes psiquiátricos hospitalizados en un hospital general, a través de entrevistas mediante un cuestionario estructurado. De los 433 pacientes hospitalizadas, participaron 270; 83,7% eran portadoras de trastornos mentales severos; 35,6% eran tabaquistas, 14,1% ex tabaquistas y 50,4% no tabaquistas. La mayor proporción de tabaquistas ocurrió en personas del sexo masculino, 30-49 años, educación primaria, área rural, separado/divorciado, sin ocupación, renda R$ 600 reales, espiritistas y sin práctica religiosa. Este perfil es similar al encontrado en los tabaquistas de otros grupos de la población. Hubo diferencia en lo perfil de los pacientes psiquiátricos, según el tabaquismo. Ese conocimiento puede ayudar el enfermero a planear las intervenciones, según las necesidades y posibilidades de los sujetos.

Consumo de medicamentos, álcool e fumo na gestação e avaliação dos riscos teratogênicos / Consumption of medications, alcohol and smoking in pregnancy and assessment of teratogenic risks / Consumo de fármacos alcohol y tabaco el embarazo y la evaluación del riesgos teratogénicos

Medicações, álcool e fumo podem gerar danos fetais. Este estudo transversal foi realizado entre 2006 e 2007, com 326 puérperas do Hospital Geral de Fortaleza, para avaliar o uso de medicamentos, álcool e fumo na gestação e potencial teratogênico relacionado a diferentes características populacionais. Incluíram-se as puérperas com partos no local da pesquisa e excluíram-se as que não tinham seus filhos internados. Na análise, utilizaram-se os testes Qui-quadrado e t de Student, adotando p < 0,05. O consumo de medicamentos ocorreu em 96,6% (2,8 medicamentos/gestante), e 11,3% automedicaram-se. Solteiras utilizaram mais medicações com alto risco teratogênico (p = 0,037). Foram observados 11 casos de malformação fetal, sendo cinco expostos a elevado risco teratogênico, na gestação. O tabagismo ocorreu em 11,3%, e o etilismo em 16%. Observou-se como fator de risco para exposição a maior risco teratogênico o estado civil solteira. Outras variáveis sociodemográficas e a qualidade do pré-natal não se mostraram relacionadas ao risco teratogênico das exposições.

Medications, alcohol and smoking can cause fetal damage. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 326 mothers of the Fortaleza General Hospital to evaluate the use of drugs, alcohol and smoking during pregnancy and its relation to teratogenic potential in different population characteristics, between 2006 and 2007. Postpartum women who had their babies in the research site were included and those whose babies were not admitted as hospital inpatients were excluded. Chi-square tests and t-tests were used in the analysis, with a p value <0.05 considered significant. 96.6% of the mothers took medications (2.8 drugs/ pregnancy) and self-medication occurred in 11.3% of the cases. Single women took more drugs with high teratogenic potential (p=0.037). 11 cases of fetal malformation were observed, five of them were exposed to high teratogenic risks. Smoking occurred in 11.3% and alcohol use in 16%. Being single was found to be a risk factor for exposure to high teratogenic potential. Quality of prenatal care and other sociodemographic variables weren't related to exposure to teratogenic risks.

Medicamentos, alcohol y tabaco pueden causar daño fetal. Estudio transversal, realizado entre 2006 y 2007, con 326 madres del Hospital Geral de Fortaleza, para evaluar uso de drogas, alcohol y tabaco durante el embarazo y potencial teratogénico en relación con distintas características de la población. Madres con partos en sitio de investigación fueron incluidos y las que no tienen niños hospitalizados excluidas. En análisis, se utilizaron los test chi-cuadrado y t de Student, considerando p<0,05. Consumo de medicamentos se produjo en un 96,6% (2,8 drogas/embarazo) y automedicación en un 11,3%. Solteras utilizan más medicamentos de alto riesgo teratogénico (p=0,037). Se observaron 11 casos de malformación fetal, con cinco expuestos a riesgo teratogénico elevado. Fumar se produjo en un 11,3% y un 16% bebía alcohol. Se señaló como factor de riesgo de exposición a alto potencial teratogénico en el estado civil soltero. Otras variables sociodemográficas y calidad de la atención prenatal no se relacionaron con el riesgo teratogénico de exposición.