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ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to compare the hematological parameters released by hematological analyzers with those released in customer reports. Methods We conducted a descriptive study in the laboratories of a medium-sized municipality in the state of Minas Gerais registered in the National Register of Health Establishments. Interviews were conducted using a questionnaire to obtain information regarding the parameters released by the analyzers and those available in the customer's report. Results Sixteen laboratories were evaluated, and none of them released all the parameters obtained from the hematological analyzers to customers. The red blood cell distribution width was released in 88% of the laboratories, atypical lymphocytes in 70%, mean platelet volume in 50%, platelet distribution width and platelet count in 20%. No laboratory released information on reticulocytes, fraction of immature reticulocytes and immature granulocytes, nucleated erythrocyte count, immature platelet fraction and reticulocyte hemoglobin, and large platelet rate. Conclusion All evaluated clinical analysis laboratories had at least one parameter that was not released in the customer's report despite being released by the hematological analyzers. The lack of knowledge on the part of professionals about the clinical importance of each parameter of the complete blood count results in a loss in patient assessment, and it is important to include these parameters in the complete blood count report.
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RESUMEN El Laboratorio de Cirugía Experimental de la Universidad de Ciencia Médicas de Villa Clara cuenta con la tecnología necesaria para el montaje y desarrollo de técnicas y habilidades quirúrgicas y microquirúrgicas, las cuales son utilizadas por los profesionales y estudiantes en la docencia y la investigación biomédica. Se realizaron varias innovaciones con la recuperación de equipos, instrumentos y materiales en desuso; se creó el gimnasio quirúrgico conformado por modelos inanimados sintéticos, y se implementó el modelo «pollo¼, como técnica alternativa al uso de animales vivos en la experimentación animal. Se han desarrollado: importantes proyectos de investigación, entrenamientos de cirugía y microcirugía experimental, diversos programas docentes, y exitosos cursos internacionales con estudiantes y residentes. El laboratorio constituye un valioso aporte de alternativas éticas, económicas y sanitarias, que han favorecido la formación de recursos humanos y un servicio científico-técnico de calidad para la docencia y la investigación.
ABSTRACT The Laboratory of Experimental Surgery at the University of Medical Sciences of Villa Clara has the necessary technology for the assembly and development of skills, as well as, surgical and microsurgical techniques, which are used by professionals and students in teaching and biomedical research. Several innovations were made with the recovery of equipments, instruments and disused materials; the surgical gymnasium was made up of synthetic inanimate models, and the "chicken" model was implemented as an alternative technique to the use of live animals in animal experimentation. Important research projects, training in surgery and experimental microsurgery, diverse teaching programs, and successful international courses with students and residents have been developed. The laboratory constitutes a valuable contribution of ethical, economic and sanitary alternatives, which have favored the formation of human resources and a qualified scientific-technical service for teaching and research.
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Equipamentos de Laboratório , Animais de LaboratórioRESUMO
O processamento tecidual em cirurgia de Mohs visa à confecção de lâminas histológicas que permitam a análise de 100% das margens cirúrgicas. É uma etapa crítica e passível de erros. Como não há padronização na montagem dos blocos, há desnivelamento das superfícies de corte das diferentes amostras, levando à necessidade de contínuos ajustes no eixo X-Y no interior do criostato, lentificando o processo. Visando à resolução desse problema, desenvolveu-se um dispositivo que minimiza quaisquer inclinações dos blocos, mantendo-se as margens cirúrgicas paralelas em todas as amostras, acelerando-se o processo e mantendo-se a alta qualidade das lâminas histológicas.
The tissue processing in Mohs surgery aims at histological slides that allow the analysis of 100% of the surgical margins. The embedding tissue is a critical step and prone to errors. As there is no standardization when mounting the blocks, there may be unevenness in the different samples cutting surfaces, leading to the need for continuous adjustments on the X-Y axis inside the cryostat, slowing down the process. A device was developed to solve this problem, minimizing any blocks inclination, keeping the surgical margins parallel in all samples, accelerating the process, and maintaining the histological slides high quality
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ABSTRACT Introduction: The harmonization of equipment is recommended in clinical laboratory practice aiming for the homogeneity of results when similar or equivalent analyzers are used to perform routine testing. Objectives: To conduct a study of equivalence between the biochemical analyzers Labmax 240® (E1) and Labmax 240 Premium® (E2) through the matching results and the statistical value analysis of dosages. Materials and methods: We evaluated tests with glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase (ALT) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), all with 40 repeated measurements, performed in both equipments. The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) EP09-3A protocol was used to conduct the comparison test between E1 and E2 equipment, with subsequent evaluation of the results for statistical analysis determining the Pearson correlation coefficient (r) and indexes comparison error with EP Evaluator® software. Results: Regarding the values of the Pearson correlation coefficient, all tests showed a strong correlation between equipment with r > 0.989, except for the dosage of LDH (r = 0.982). This dosage failed not because the value of r, but due to the values obtained in the error index being larger than the total errors index allowed. Discussion: Compared to clinical criteria, the results of the analyzers are approximately equal, but this control process must be done continuously in order to prevent and track random errors within the laboratory routine. Conclusion: The process of harmonization of multiple devices that perform the same laboratory parameters is essential for ensuring quality and reliability of laboratory results and should be standardized and included in routine clinical analysis laboratories.
RESUMO Introdução: No laboratório clínico, é recomendável a harmonização de equipamentos que visem à homogeneidade dos resultados, quando analisadores similares ou equivalentes são utilizados para desempenho da rotina de realização dos testes. Objetivos: Realizar um estudo de equivalência entre os analisadores bioquímicos Labmax 240® (E1) e Labmax 240 Premium® (E2). Materiais e métodos: Foram avaliados os testes glicose (GLI), colesterol total (COL), triglicerídeos (TRI), ácido úrico , aspartato aminotransferase (AST), alanina aminotransferase (ALT) e lactato desidrogenase (LDH), todos com 40 dosagens repetidas, realizadas em ambos os equipamentos. O protocolo do Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) EP09-3A foi utilizado para conduzir o teste de comparação, com posterior avaliação dos resultados pela análise estatística no software EP Evaluator®, com determinação do coeficiente de correlação de Pearson (r) e comparação de índices de erro. Resultados: Em relação aos valores do coeficiente de correlação de Pearson, todos os testes apresentaram forte correlação entre os equipamentos, com r > 0,989, exceto para a dosagem de LDH (r = 0,982), que foi reprovada, não em função do valor de r, mas devido aos valores obtidos em relação ao índice de erro, o qual é maior do que os índices de erro total permitido. Discussão: Diante dos critérios clínicos, os resultados dos analisadores são aproximadamente iguais, porém esse controle do processo deve ser feito continuamente a fim de impedir e rastrear erros aleatórios dentro da rotina laboratorial. Conclusão: O processo de harmonização de múltiplos equipamentos que realizam os mesmos parâmetros laboratoriais é fundamental para a garantia da qualidade e da confiabilidade dos resultados laboratoriais, devendo ser padronizado e incluído na rotina dos laboratórios de análises clínicas.
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El avance de los estudios moleculares en el cáncer de mama ha proporcionado argumentos para establecer subclasificaciones de importancia diagnóstica y terapéutica, las cuales están acercando a la práctica diaria la deseada posibilidad de una terapia personalizada para las pacientes, al catalogar mejor el tipo de neoplasia. La mayoría de los estudios actuales buscan relacionar fenotípicamente estos subtipos con los factores clásicos reportados en el informe anatomopatológico del cáncer de mama, a través de técnicas convencionales con hematoxilina y eosina. La inmunohistoquímica es una herramienta confiable que permite subclasificar estas neoplasias en diversas categorías usando marcadores, con lo cual se logra establecer parámetros necesarios en el diagnóstico y pronóstico. En el presente trabajo se exponen los principales marcadores inmunohistoquímicos usados en Cienfuegos así como su utilidad.
Molecular studies development in breast cancer has provided arguments to establish subclassifications of diagnostic and therapeutic importance, which are bringing to the daily practice the desirability of a patients personalized therapy, to better identify the type of neoplasia. Most current studies seek to phenotypically relate these subtypes to the classic factors reported in the breast cancer anatomopathological report, using conventional hematoxylin and eosin techniques. Immunohistochemistry is a reliable tool that allows subclassification of these neoplasms in different categories using markers, which can establish necessary parameters in diagnosis and prognosis. In this paper the main immunohistochemical markers used in Cienfuegos are presented as well as their usefulness.
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Objective To solve the problems of clinical laboratory module in mobile medical unit such as miscellaneous and mixed equipment,disordered packages,and weak mobility and responsiveness.Methods The concept of modularization was used for the secondary optimization of clinical laboratory equipment and consumables.The specialized vehicle for clinical laboratory was designed with considerations on the advantages of clinical laboratory shelter in equipment and medical vehicle in mobility,so as the values of clinical laboratory module were enhanced in mobile medical unit.Results Modular and standardized management of clinical laboratory equipment was realized to solve the existing problems of equipment.Conclusion The equipment supportability and mobility are enhanced in mobile medical unit,so that the requirements can be fulfilled for medical support missions at peace time and wartime.
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The clinical laboratory equipment on hospital ship was introduced, whose status and common faults were analyzed during Philippines humanitarian medical rescue mission and 3 times of Mission of Harmony. The experience was summarized for the maintenance of the clinical laboratory equipment. The problems and countermeasures were proposed for the clinical laboratory equipment.
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Comparison of the performance of hearing instrument batteries from various manufacturers can enable otologists, audiologists, or final consumers to select the best products, maximizing the use of these materials. AIM: To analyze the performance of ten brands of batteries for hearing aids available in the Brazilian marketplace. METHODS: Hearing aid batteries in four sizes were acquired from ten manufacturers and subjected to the same test conditions in an acoustic laboratory. RESULTS: The results obtained in the laboratory contrasted with the values reported by manufacturers highlighted significant discrepancies, besides the fact that certain brands in certain sizes perform better on some tests, but does not indicate which brand is the best in all sizes. CONCLUSIONS: It was possible to investigate the performance of ten brands of hearing aid batteries and describe the procedures to be followed for leakage, accidental intake, and disposal...
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Pilhas Elétricas , Auxiliares de Audição , Testes Auditivos , Padrões de ReferênciaRESUMO
Several in vitro studies employ the confection of cavity preparations that are difficult to standardize by means of manual high speed handpieces. This study presents the development of a cavity preparation machine designed to standardize in vitro cavity preparations. A metal base of 25 mm x 25 mm x 4 mm (length x width x height) was coupled to a small mobile table which was designed to be able to move by means of two precision micrometers (0.01-mm accuracy) in the horizontal directions (right-left, and back-front). A high speed handpiece was coupled to a metallic connecting rod which had an accurate dial indicator enabling control of the vertical movement. The high speed handpiece is also able to move 180° around its longitudinal axis and 360° around its transversal axis. The suggested cavity preparation machine precisely helps in the standardization of cavity preparations for in vitro studies.
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Preparo da Cavidade Dentária/instrumentação , Equipamentos Odontológicos de Alta Rotação/normas , Prótese Dentária/instrumentação , Preparo da Cavidade Dentária/normas , Desenho de EquipamentoRESUMO
By updating their concepts of education,carrying out the reform of teaching content,teaching methods and means,strengthening the construction of teaching materials,creating a high standard teaching team,the author aims to implement the construction of quality course of clinical testing equipment and comprehensively improve the teaching quality.
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The objective of this work was to develop an evaluation strategy for laboratory equipment on 18 indicators classified into four evaluation levels. 1) Equipment functionality. 2) Biomedical engineering department. 3) Equipment impact at the service and 4) Associated costs with the equipment...
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Manutenção Corretiva , Indicadores e Reagentes , Equipamentos de LaboratórioRESUMO
Objective To develop a set of network information system for laboratory equipment management. Methods According to the requirement of laboratory equipment management provided by laboratory section, a professional laboratory software company developed the software by using SQL Server 2000 as database and Delphi 7.0 as program language. Results Data of laboratory equipment in hospital were shared and communicated. Laboratory equipment management was standardized and work efficiency and quality were improved. Conclusion The software is convenient and practical with high popularization and application value.