El efecto de la reflexología podal sobre la fatiga en pacientes en hemodiálisis: un estudio de metaanálisis / The effect of foot reflexology on fatigue in hemodialysis patients: a meta-analysis study / O efeito da reflexologia podal sobre a fadiga em pacientes em hemodiálise: um estudo de metanálise

Objetivo: analizar el efecto de la reflexología podal sobre la fatiga en pacientes en hemodiálisis, combinando los resultados de estudios independientes sobre este tema. Método: estudio de metaanálisis. Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en siete bases de datos. La calidad metodológica de los estudios incluidos se evaluó mediante las herramientas propuestas por el Joanna Briggs Institute. Para el metaanálisis se utilizó el programa Comprehensive Meta-Analysis v3. Resultados: en el metaanálisis se incluyeron ocho estudios. El resultado de la diferencia de medias estandarizada del metaanálisis = 1,580 (Intervalo de Confianza de 95% = 1,075 - 2,085 p = 0,000). El resultado del análisis de subgrupos realizado sobre la base de la diferencia de medias estandarizada en el número de sesiones de reflexología podal = 1,478 (Intervalo de Confianza de 95% = 1,210 - 1,747, p = 0,000). Conclusión: se concluyó que la reflexología podal puede utilizarse para reducir la fatiga en pacientes en hemodiálisis. En los estudios investigados no se proporcionó información sobre los posibles efectos secundarios y negativos de la reflexología podal.

Objective: this meta-analysis study analyzed the effect of foot reflexology on fatigue in hemodialysis patients by combining the results of independent studies on this subject. Method: meta-analysis study. A literature search was conducted in seven databases. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using tools proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Comprehensive Meta-Analysis v3 was used for meta-analysis. Results: eight studies were included in the meta-analysis. The result of the meta-analysis standardized mean difference = 1.580 (95% Confidence Interval = 1.075 - 2.085 p = 0.000). The result of the subgroup analysis performed based on the number of foot reflexology sessions standardized mean difference = 1,478 (95% Confidence Interval = 1,210 - 1,747, p = 0.000). Conclusion: it was concluded that foot reflexology can be used to reduce fatigue in hemodialysis patients. No information was provided in the investigated studies about the possible side effects and negative effects of foot reflexology.

Objetivo: analisar o efeito da reflexologia podal sobre a fadiga em pacientes em hemodiálise, combinando os resultados de estudos independentes sobre este assunto. Método: estudo de metanálise. Foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica em sete bases de dados. A qualidade metodológica dos estudos incluídos foi avaliada por meio de ferramentas propostas pelo Joanna Briggs Institute. Para a metanálise, foi utilizado o Comprehensive Meta-Analysis v3. Resultados: oito estudos foram incluídos na metanálise. O resultado da diferença média padronizada da metanálise = 1,580 (Intervalo de Confiança de 95% = 1,075 - 2,085 p = 0,000). O resultado da análise de subgrupo realizada com base na diferença média padronizada do número de sessões de reflexologia podal = 1,478 (Intervalo de Confiança de 95% = 1,210 - 1,747, p = 0,000). Conclusão: a reflexologia podal pode ser utilizada para reduzir a fadiga em pacientes em hemodiálise. Não foram fornecidas informações nos estudos investigados sobre os possíveis efeitos colaterais e negativos da reflexologia podal.

Association of lean tissue index with arteriovenous fistula dysfunction in maintenance hemodialysis patients / 中华肝脏病杂志

The clinical data of maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients from twenty hemodialysis centers in Guizhou province from June to September 2020 were collected by cross-sectional study. The patients were divided into AFD group and non-AFD group according to whether AFD had occurred. LTI was measured by body composition monitor. The results showed that the incidence of AFD in 2 781 MHD patients was 30.0% (835/2 781). Median LTI level was 15.2 (13.2, 17.5) kg/m2. The LTI level in the AFD group was higher than that in the non-AFD group (P < 0.05). According to the tertiles of LTI, low LTI group (LTI ≤ 13.9 kg/m2) had the highest incidence of AFD (35.5%, 334/940), and the high LTI group had the lowest incidence of AFD (26.3%, 241/916), and the difference among the three groups was statistically significant (χ2=20.182,P < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that low LTI group as the reference, the risk of AFD in moderate LTI group (13.9 kg/m2 < LTI ≤ 16.6 kg/m2) and high LTI group were associated with the 20.0% (OR=0.800, 95% CI 0.650-0.986, P=0.036) and 22.8% (OR=0.772, 95% CI 0.616-0.966, P=0.024) decrease, respectively. These results suggest that low LTI level is independently associated with an increased risk of AFD in MHD patients.

Nivel de autocuidado, conocimientos y recursos en personas con insuficiencia renal crónica / Level of Self-Care, Knowledge and Resources in People Living with Chronic Renal Failure

Introducción: La insuficiencia renal crónica es un problema multifactorial, progresivo e irreversible que afecta la vida y salud de millones de personas; su tratamiento requiere de la adherencia a la terapia de elección y el desarrollo de habilidades de autocuidado. La falta de autocuidado genera incremento en los costes físicos, psicológicos, sociales y económicos a nivel individual, familiar, social y hospitalario. Objetivo: Determinar las conductas de autocuidado, los conocimientos y recursos relacionados con la práctica en un grupo de personas que convive con insuficiencia renal en terapia de hemodiálisis. Métodos: Investigación mixta con diseño explicativo secuencial, con primera etapa cuantitativa y segunda cualitativa. Se aplicó el instrumento de valoración nivel de autocuidado a 121 personas asistentes a terapias de hemodiálisis en dos unidades renales de la ciudad; posteriormente, se realizó entrevista a profundidad a las personas con niveles adecuado de autocuidado, los datos fueron categorizados y analizados mediante el software ATLAS TI versión 8. Resultados: El 76,03 por ciento presentó nivel poco adecuado de autocuidado, las dimensiones de mejor desempeño fueron sueño, descanso y recreación con un 55,37 por ciento y relaciones interpersonales con 58,67 por ciento. Los conocimientos presentes se encuentran a nivel receptivo y se destacan los recursos de apoyo social, tanto instrumentales como emocionales. Conclusiones: La construcción de prácticas de autocuidado requiere de la participación genuina entre los diferentes actores del cuidado de la salud, con el propósito de empoderar a la persona para un actuar fundamentado desde la comprensión de su condición y la gestión de su propia salud(AU)

Introduction: Chronic renal failure is a multifactorial, progressive and irreversible problem affecting the life and health of millions of people; its treatment requires adherence to the therapy of choice and the development of self-care skills. The lack of self-care increases physical, psychological, social and economic costs at the individual, family, social and hospital levels. Objective: To determine self-care behaviors, knowledge and resources related to practice in a group of people living with renal failure on hemodialysis therapy. Methods: A mixed research with sequential explanatory design, as well as a quantitative first stage and a qualitative second stage, was carried out. The self-care assessment instrument was applied to 121 people attending hemodialysis therapies in two renal care units of the city. Subsequently, an in-depth interview was conducted with people who possessed adequate levels of self-care. The data were categorized and analyzed using the software ATLAS TI (version 8). Results: 76.03 percent presented inadequate level of self-care. The dimensions with best performance were sleep, rest and leisure, accounting for 55.37 percent, as well as interpersonal relations, accounting for 58.67 percent. There is knowledge at a receptive level, while social support resources, both instrumental and emotional, stand out. Conclusions: The construction of self-care practices requires genuine participation among the different healthcare actors, with the purpose of empowering the person in view of performing actions based on the understanding of his or her condition and the management of his or her own health(AU)

Dialysis headache: characteristics, impact and cerebrovascular evaluation / Cefaleia da diálise: características, impacto e avaliação cerebrovascular

ABSTRACT Background: Headache is one of the most frequent symptoms that occur during hemodialysis sessions. Despite the high prevalence of dialysis headache, it has been little studied. Objective: To evaluate the characteristics, impact and factors associated with dialysis headache. The behavior of the cerebral vasculature was also compared between patients with and without dialysis headache. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Consecutive patients who underwent hemodialysis were assessed through a semi-structured questionnaire, the Headache Impact Test (HIT-6), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36). Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography was performed in the first and fourth hours of hemodialysis. Results: A total of 100 patients were included; 49 of them had dialysis headache. Women (OR=5.04; 95%CI 1.95-13.04), younger individuals (OR=1.05; 95%CI 1.01-1.08), individuals with higher schooling levels (OR=3.86; 95%CI 1.4-10.7) and individuals who had spent longer times on dialysis programs (OR=0.99; 95%CI 0.98-1) had more dialysis headache (logistic regression). Individuals with dialysis headache had worse quality of life in the domains of pain and general state of health (56.9 versus 76.4, p=0.01; 49.7 versus 60.2, p=0.03, respectively). Dialysis headache was associated with significantly greater impact on life (OR=24.4; 95%CI 2.6-226.6; logistic regression). The pulsatility index (transcranial Doppler ultrasonography) was lower among patients with dialysis headache than among those without them. Conclusions: Dialysis headaches occur frequently and are associated with worse quality of life and patterns of cerebral vasodilatation.

RESUMO Antecedentes: A cefaleia é um dos sintomas mais frequentes que ocorrem durante as sessões de hemodiálise. Apesar da alta prevalência, essa cefaleia é pouco estudada. Objetivo: Avaliar as características, impacto e fatores associados à cefaleia da diálise. O comportamento da vasculatura cerebral também foi comparado entre pacientes com e sem cefaleia da diálise. Métodos: Este foi um estudo transversal. Pacientes consecutivos submetidos à hemodiálise foram avaliados por meio de questionário semiestruturado, do Headache Impact Test (HIT-6), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale e Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36). Foi realizada ultrassonografia Doppler transcraniana na primeira e na quarta horas de hemodiálise. Resultados: Foram incluídos 100 pacientes, 49 deles tinham cefaleia da diálise. Mulheres (OR=5,04; IC95% 1,95-13,04), indivíduos mais jovens (OR=1,05; IC95% 1,01-1,08), com maior escolaridade (OR=3,86; IC95% 1,4-10,7) e que passaram mais tempo em programas de diálise (OR=0,99, IC95% 0,98-1) tiveram mais cefaleia da diálise (regressão logística). Indivíduos com cefaleia dialítica tiveram pior qualidade de vida nos domínios dor e estado geral de saúde (56,9 versus 76,4, p=0,01; 49,7 versus 60,2, p=0,03, respectivamente). A cefaleia da diálise foi associada a um impacto significativamente maior na vida (OR=24,4; IC95% 2,6-226,6; regressão logística). O índice de pulsatilidade (ultrassonografia Doppler transcraniana) foi menor entre os pacientes com cefaleia da diálise do que entre aqueles sem. Conclusões: A cefaleia da diálise ocorre com frequência e está associada a pior qualidade de vida e a padrões de vasodilatação cerebral.

Meta-analysis of Bailing Capsules in improvement of microinflammation and nutritional status among maintenance hemodialysis patients / 中国中药杂志

This Meta-analysis was designed to evaluate the effects of Bailing Capsules on microinflammation and nutritional status of maintenance hemodialysis patients, and to determine its efficacy and safety. The randomized controlled trials concerning the intervention of microinflammation and nutritional status in maintenance hemodialysis patients with Bailing Capsules were searched from Chinese and English databases including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, PubMed, EMbase, and Cochrane Library. A total of 16 articles were obtained, involving 1 095 cases. As revealed by Meta-analysis,(1)Bailing Capsules lowered the levels of serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein(SMD=-0.92, 95%CI[-1.05,-0.80], P<0.000 01), interleukin-6(SMD=-1.49, 95%CI[-1.96,-1.02], P<0.000 01), and tumor necrosis factor-α(SMD=-1.48, 95%CI[-1.68,-1.28], P<0.000 01) in patients with maintenance hemodialysis, thus alleviating microinflammation.(2)Bailing Capsules elevated the levels of serum hemoglobin(SMD=1.37, 95%CI[1.21, 1.54], P<0.000 01), albumin(SMD=0.78, 95%CI[0.57, 0.98], P<0.000 01), and triglyceride(SMD=0.29, 95%CI[0.07, 0.50], P=0.01) in patients with hemodialysis to improve their nutritional status.(3)Bailing Capsules reduced the incidence of cardiovascular events(RR=0.45, 95%CI[0.34, 0.59], P<0.000 01).(4)A total of six patients presented with mild gastrointestinal discomfort after receiving Bailing Capsules, and no serious adverse reactions were observed. The sequential analysis showed that the sample size of this Meta-analysis had reached the expected value. Meanwhile, the grade of evidence quality suggested that the outcome indicators were mainly low or extremely low in quality. In conclusion, Bailing Capsules might have potential advantages in alleviating microinflammation, improving nutritional status, and reducing the incidence of cardiovascular events. However, in view of the low quality and evidence of the included literature, high-quality clinical trials are needed to further confirm the efficacy and safety of Bailing Capsules.

Visceral adiposity indicators and cardiovascular risk in hemodialytic patients

ABSTRACT Objective: Cardiovascular diseases represent the main cause of death in chronic kidney disease (CKD). We aimed to evaluate the prevalence and association of the hypertriglyceridemia-waist phenotype (HWP) and visceral adiposity index (VAI) with cardiometabolic risk factors (CR) in patients with CKD on hemodialysis (HD). Materials and methods: The study is based on a cross-sectional design with 265 HD patients in two cities in northeastern Brazil. The VAI was calculated considering the variables body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), triglycerides (TG) and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c). HWP was defined as the concomitant elevation of WC and TG. The Poisson Regression Model with robust variance estimation was adjusted considering a hierarchical approach for explanatory variables. Prevalence ratios (PR) were also estimated. The level of significance adopted was 5%. Results: In our study HWP and VAI prevalence's were 29.82% and 58.49%, respectively. In the final model, there was an association between VAI and female gender (PR = 1.46; p < 0.0001) and high body fat (% BF) (PR = 1.33; p < 0.0019). HWP was associated with females (PR = 1.80; p = 0.002), alcohol consumption (PR = 1.58; p = 0.033), obesity (PR = 1.89; p = 0.0001), high %BF (PR = 1.76; p = 0.012) and reduced HDL-c (PR = 1.48; p = 0.035). Conclusion: The HWP stood out as the association with more CR factors, representing a promising method for tracking cardiometabolic risk in HD patients, mainly female.

Study on the changes of blood glucose in hemodialysis patients with diabetes

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to observe the regularity of blood glucose changes in hemodialysis patients with diabetes, time of onset of hypoglycemia and blood glucose level during dialysis, and to explore the sensitive early warning indicators of hypoglycemia in dialysis patients. BACKGROUND: Diabetes patients have a high incidence of hypoglycemia during hemodialysis. METHODS: A total of 124 maintenance hemodialysis patients with diabetes were selected for this study. Before dialysis, one, two, and three h after dialysis, and when hypoglycemia symptoms occurred, the blood glucose changes were monitored, the blood glucose drop range was observed when hypoglycemia symptoms occurred, and the correlation between the two was analyzed. RESULTS: After the start of the dialysis, the patient's blood glucose showed a downward trend. The symptoms of hypoglycemia were most obvious within one-two hours, with an incidence rate of 57.9%. When the blood glucose drop percentage reached 37.7%, the specificity and sensitivity of early warning hypoglycemia symptoms were 84.6 and 73%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: For hemodialysis patients with diabetes, attention should be paid to the symptoms of hypoglycemia during dialysis, and blood glucose should be monitored before dialysis and after 1-2 h of dialysis. If the blood glucose drop percentage is greater than 37.7%, the timely measures should be taken.

Influência da modalidade dialítica na cognição: uma revisão integrativa / Influence of the dialysis modality in cognition: an integrative review

A doença renal crônica é uma condição clínica caracterizada pela queda progressiva da função renal, interferindo na homeostase de todo o corpo, incluindo o sistema nervoso central. Nesses pacientes, o comprometimento cognitivo é um achado comum, em comparação com a população geral, e mais frequente nos pacientes em diálise. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar, por meio de revisão integrativa, se há diferença entre a modalida- de dialítica (hemodiálise e diálise peritoneal) e a presença de comprometimento cognitivo nesses pacientes. Foi feito levan- tamento bibliográfico nas plataformas PubMed® e Bireme, com buscas padronizadas de 2014 até abril de 2019, utilizando-se pa- lavras-chave. Para a seleção e a avaliação dos estudos científicos levantados, foram estabelecidos critérios, contemplando os seguintes aspectos: autor, ano/local, grau de recomendação/ nível de evidência científica, amostra, faixa etária, média de idade em anos, métodos de avaliação, resultados e conclusão. Dos 561 artigos encontrados, 365 foram excluídos pela data de publicação, 87 foram excluídos pelo título, 17 pelo resumo, 49 pela leitura do artigo, 36 eram repetidos e oito foram selecio- nados para o estudo. Os pacientes em diálise peritoneal apre- sentaram menor comprometimento cognitivo e menor risco para demência que os pacientes em hemodiálise.

Chronic kidney disease is a clinical condition characterized by progressive decline in renal function, interfering with whole-bo- dy homeostasis, including the central nervous system. Cognitive impairment is a common finding in these patients, compared to the general population, besides being more frequent in dialysis patients. The objective of this study was to identify, through an integrative review, if there is difference between the dialysis mo- dality (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis) and the presence of cognitive impairment in these patients. A bibliographic search on the PubMed® and Bireme platforms, with standard searches from 2014 to April 2019, using keywords, was conducted. For the selection and evaluation of scientific studies found in the sear- ch, criteria have been established, considering the following as- pects: author, year/location, grade of recommendation/level of evidence, sample, age, mean age in years, evaluation methods, results, and conclusion. Among 561 articles found, 365 were ex- cluded based on the date of publication, 87 based on the title, 17 on the abstract, 48 on the article reading, 36 were repeated, and eight were selected for the study. Patients on peritoneal dialysis have less cognitive impairment and lower risk for dementia than patients on hemodialysis.

Hipertensão ocular recorrente durante hemodiálise em paciente portador de glaucoma / Recurrent intraocular hypertension during hemodialysis in glaucoma patient

RESUMO A hipertensão ocular aguda durante a hemodiálise constitui evento raro e pode ser causa relevante de interrupção do tratamento dialítico devido à dor. Relata-se o caso de um paciente de 70 anos de idade, do sexo masculino, que apresentou quadros recorrentes de intensa dor ocular unilateral durante sessões dialíticas devido ao aumento de pressão intraocular. O paciente era portador de grave diminuição da acuidade visual no olho direito devido a glaucoma neovascular, controlado com medicação hipotensora tópica. Uma hora após o início da sessão dialítica, apresentou dor excruciante no olho direito, sendo necessário interromper o tratamento por diversas vezes. A dor somente era amenizada com uso de opioides por via endovenosa ou após cerca de 6 horas do procedimento. Injeção intraocular de drogas antiangiogênicas e acetazolamida por via oral, assim como tratamentos tradicionais para quadros agudos de hipertensão intraocular, como uso de hipotensor tópico e medicamentos hiperosmolares, foram insuficientes para o controle da dor. O problema se resolveu com ciclofotocoagulação transescleral realizada com laser diodo, com redução da pressão intraocular basal e controle da dor, o que permitiu a realização de sessões completas de hemodiálise. A base fisiopatológica desse evento incomum e suas opções terapêuticas são discutidas aqui.

ABSTRACT Acute ocular hypertension during hemodialysis is a rare event and may lead to interruption of dialytic therapy due to pain. A case of a 70-year-old male patient is reported, who presented recurrent intense unilateral ocular pain episodes during dialysis sessions for increased intraocular pressure. The patient presented with severely decreased visual acuity in the right eye due to neovascular glaucoma, which was controlled with topical hypotensive medication. One hour after initiating dialysis, he presented an excruciating pain on the right eye, which required interruption of treatment several times. Pain relief was possible only with intravenous opioids, or approximately 6 hours after dialysis. Intraocular injection of antiangiogenic drugs and per oris acetazolamide, as well as other traditional treatments for acute episodes of intraocular hypertension, such as topical antihypertensive agents and hyperosmotic medications, were not sufficient to control pain. The problem was solved with transscleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation, which reduced baseline intraocular pressure and controlled pain, enabling complete hemodialysis sessions. The pathophysiological aspects and therapeutic options of this unusual condition are discussed.

SARS-CoV-2 assessment in an outpatient dialysis facility of a single center in Brazil

ABSTRACT Background: The reported incidence and fatality rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients receiving maintenance dialysis are higher than those of the general population. Objective: This study sought to characterize the clinical characteristics and outcomes following COVID-19 infection in this population in a single center in Brazil. Methods: Out of 497 dialysis patients evaluated between March 1st, 2020 and February 1st, 2021, those presenting symptoms or history of close contact with COVID-19 patients were tested. Disease severity was categorized as mild, moderate, or severe. Results: Out of the 497 patients, 8.8% tested positive for COVID-19. These patients were predominantly male (59%), mean age 57.5 ± 17. Hospitalization was required for 45.4% of patients and 15.9% received mechanical ventilation. Symptoms such as fever, cough, dyspnea and asthenia were more frequent in the severe group. Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio, C- reactive protein, glutamic oxalacetic transaminase and lactic dehydrogenase were significantly higher in the severe group, while hemoglobin and lymphocyte counts were significantly lower. Chest CT >50% of ground glass lesions was the risk factor associated with severe disease and need for hospitalization. The incidence of a thromboembolic event was of 22.7% in this population. The incidence, mortality, and case fatality rates were 954.4/10,000 patients, 151.8/10,000 patients, and 15.9%, respectively. Conclusions: The incidence, mortality and case fatality rates in our cohort were significantly higher than those reported for the general population. To institute appropriate control measures and early vaccination in dialysis facilities is imperative to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection.

Efeito do treinamento aeróbio em parâmetros cardiorrespiratórios, hemodinâmicos e autonômicos de pacientes com doença renal crônica em hemodiálise / Effect of aerobic training on cardiorespiratory, hemodynamic, and autonomic parameters of chronic kidney disease patients on hemodialysis

A doença renal crônica (DRC) é uma condição clínica de alto risco cardiovascular e os pacientes nos estágios mais avançados da doença que dependem de terapia renal substitutiva frequentemente tem prejuízo cardiorespiratório, níveis elevados de pressão arterial (uso de múltiplas medicações para controle), modulação autonômica prejudicada e graus variados de inflamação. Deste modo este estudo tem como objetivo verificar se o exercício físico aeróbio intradialítico tem impacto em modificar estas alterações. Os pacientes foram selecionados em duas unidades de hemodiálise em São Luís do Maranhão, Brasil, entre junho de 2016 e outubro de 2019, e foram alocados conforme aceitação em grupo controle (GC) e grupo exercício (GE). O GE foi submetido a treinamento aeróbio com bicicleta por um período de 12 semanas. Avaliação física antropométrica, teste de caminhada de 6 minutos (TC6m), ecocardiograma, eletrocardiograma com análise da variabilidade da frequência cardíaca e medidas laboratoriais foram realizadas incluindo interleucina 6 (IL6) antes e após 12 semanas em ambos os grupos. Trinta e um pacientes foram avaliados 15 pacientes no grupo controle (GC) e 16 pacientes no grupo exercício (GE). Após 12 semanas de treinamento houve diminuição da pressão arterial sistólica do grupo exercício em relação ao basal (129,8 ± 9,41mmHg vs 112,00 ± 12,0 mmHg p = 0,03). Não houve alterações na composição corporal e na maioria dos exames laboratoriais, exceto pelo aumento do KTV (índice de adequação de diálise) e diminuição do LDL colesterol no grupo exercício em relação ao grupo controle. No entanto, os níveis de HDL colesterol aumentaram (39,92 ± 6,1 mg/dL vs 48,00 ± 7,85 mg/dL p = 0,02) e IL6 diminuíram (4,56 ± 1,2 pg / mL vs 2,14 ± 1,0 pg / mL p = 0,02). Houve aumento da distância percorrida no teste de caminhada no grupo exercício (473,80 ± 98,6 metros vs 573,50 ± 74,22 metros p = 0,01). Na avaliação ecocardiográfica, verificou-se que no GE houve diminuição da pressão da artéria pulmonar estimada (31,38 ± 2,9 mmhg vs 24,2 ± 1,7 mmhg p = 0,001). Houve melhora na modulação autonômica no GE (RMSSD 11,7 ± 4,2 vs 18,4 ± 5,7 p=0,02), LFnu (52,9 ± 17,2 vs 32,0 ± 18,2 p=0,02) e HFnu (48,1 ± 17,2 vs 68,0 ± 18,2 p=0,01). Não foram evidenciados efeitos adversos e não houve abandono do treinamento. Baseados nestes resultados, é possível concluir que o exercício aeróbio intradialítico por 12 semanas pode melhorar parâmetros cardiorrespiratórios, hemodinâmicos e autonômicos, com boa aderência e sem eventos adversos, podendo ser usado como medida coadjuvante para melhora clínica destes pacientes.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a clinical condition of high cardiovascular risk and patients in the more advanced stages of the disease who depend on renal replacement therapy often experience cardiorespiratory impairment, high blood pressure levels (use of multiple medications for control), modulation impaired autonomy and varying degrees of inflammation. Thus, this study aims to verify whether intradialytic aerobic exercise has an impact on modifying these variables. The patients were selected in two hemodialysis units in São Luís do Maranhão, Brazil, between May 2016 and October 2019, and were allocated according to acceptance in the control group (CG) and exercise group (EG). The group exercise was submitted to aerobic exercise with bicycle for a period of 12 weeks. Anthropometric physical evaluation, 6-minute walk test (6MWT), echocardiogram, electrocardiogram with analysis of heart rate variability (VFC) and laboratory measurements were performed including interleukin 6 (IL6) before and after 12 weeks in both groups. Thirty-one patients were evaluated 15 patients in the control group (CG) and 16 patients in the exercise group (EG). After 12 weeks of training, there was a decrease in systolic blood pressure in the exercise group compared to baseline (129.8 ± 9.41 mmHg vs 112.00 ± 12.0 mmhg p = 0.03). There were no changes in body composition and in most laboratory tests, except for an increase in KTV (dialysis adequacy index) and a decrease in LDL cholesterol in the exercise group compared to the control group. However, HDL cholesterol levels increased (39.92 ± 6.1 mg / dL vs 48.00 ± 7.85 mg / dL p = 0.02) and IL6 decreased (4.56 ± 1.2 pg / mL vs 2.14 ± 1.0 pg / mL p = 0.02). There was an increase in the distance covered in the walking test in the exercise group (473.80 ± 98.6 m vs 573.50 ± 74.22 m p = 0,01). In the echocardiographic evaluation, it was found that in the EG there was a decrease in the estimated pulmonary artery pressure (31.38 ± 2.9 mmhg vs 24.2 ± 1.7 mmhg p = 0.001). There was an improvement in autonomic modulation in the EG (RMSSD 11.7 ± 4.2 vs 18.4 ± 5.7 p = 0.02), LFnu (52.9 ± 17.2 vs 32.0 ± 18.2 p = 0.02) and HFnu (48.1 ± 17.2 vs 68.0 ± 18.2 p = 0.01). There were no adverse effects and training was not abandoned. Based on these results, it is possible to conclude that intradialytic aerobic exercise for 12 weeks can improve cardiorespiratory, hemodynamic, and autonomic parameters, with good adherence and without adverse events, and can be used as a supporting measure for the clinical improvement of these patients.

Caracterización de los pacientes con fístulas arterio-venosas para hemodiálisis / Description of patients with arterio-venous fistulas for haemodialysis

Introducción: La fístula arterio-venosa para hemodiálisis es el acceso vascular utilizado con mayor frecuencia. De su adecuada funcionalidad depende la calidad de vida de los pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica. Objetivo: Caracterizar a los pacientes a los que se les confeccionó fístulas arterio-venosas para hemodiálisis. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo retrospectivo en 73 pacientes, a los que se les confeccionó una fístula arterio-venosa para hemodiálisis. Las variables de estudio fueron: edad, sexo, tipo de fístula arterio-venosa, localización, complicaciones y tratamiento quirúrgico de las complicaciones. Resultados: Se encontró un predominio del sexo masculino y del grupo etario entre 51 y 60 años. El 94,6 por ciento de las fístulas realizadas fueron autólogas; y, de estas, el 44,1 por ciento, radio-cefálicas. El 27,3 por ciento de las autólogas y el 20 por ciento de las protésicas se presentó trombosis, y el 18,2 por ciento y el 40 por ciento presentaron hipertensión venosa para las autólogas y protésicas, respectivamente. El 43,5 por ciento de los tratamientos realizados frente a las complicaciones resultó la confección de una nueva fístula. Conclusiones: Los pacientes a los que se les confeccionó fístulas arterio-venosas eran predominantemente adultos mayores del sexo masculino y las fístulas más realizadas fueron las autólogas radio-cefálicas. Como principal complicación de las fístulas se encontró la trombosis y se realizaron escasos procederes para el rescate de estas(AU)

Introduction: Arterio-venous fistula for haemodialysis is the most commonly used vascular access. Its proper functionality depends on the quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease. Objective: Describe patients to whom were made arterio-venous fistulas for haemodialysis. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted in 73 patients to whom were made an arterio-venous fistula for haemodialysis. The study variables were: age, sex, type of arterio-venous fistula, location, complications and surgical treatment of complications. Results: It was found a predominance of male sex and the age group of 51 to 60 years. 94.6 percent of the fistulas made were autologous; and, of these, 44.1 percent were radio-cephalic. 27.3 percent of the autologous fistulas and 20 percent of the prosthetics ones developed thrombosis, and 18.2 percent and 40 percent showed venous hypertension for autologous and prosthetic fistulas, respectively. 43.5 percent of the treatments performed to face complications resulted in the making of a new fistula. Conclusions: The patients to whom were made arterio-venous fistulas were predominantly older adults of the male sex and the most performed fistulas were the radio-cephalic autologous. As the main complication of fistulas, thrombosis was found and a few practices were performed to rescue them(AU)

Metabolic acidosis in hemodialysis: a neglected problem in Brazil / Acidose metabólica na hemodiálise: um problema menosprezado no Brasil

ABSTRACT Introduction: Metabolic acidosis is associated with the high mortality seen in hemodialysis patients. The panorama of metabolic acidosis in hemodialysis in Brazil is unclear since 1996 when the analysis of bicarbonate levels was no longer a compulsory exam. We aimed to establish the prevalence of metabolic acidosis in a hemodialysis population and analyze the factors associated with low bicarbonate levels. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the prevalence of metabolic acidosis in adults undergoing regular hemodialysis from January to April 2017, in four dialysis centers from Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and surroundings. For blood gas analysis, samples of 2 mL were collected in heparinized syringes before a midweek dialysis session. Results: 384 patients with a mean age of 58.1 ± 15.8 years (54.5% men and 63.0%, non-white) were included. Approximately 30% had diabetes and 48%, hypertension. Nearly 88% used primary arteriovenous fistula as vascular access. The pre-dialysis mean serum tCO2 in the midweek session was 22.7 ± 3.0 mEq/L. The prevalence rate of serum bicarbonate below DOQI recommendation (22 mEq/L or higher) was 40.3%, and 6.5% had serum bicarbonate < 18 mEq/L. The dialyzer use count and the use of low-flux dialyzers were negatively associated whereas age and the standard Kt/V values were positively associated with the serum bicarbonate levels. Conclusion: The findings were in agreement with global data reported in previous studies. However, because the sample was relatively small and non-representative of the Brazilian population, a more comprehensive study, addressing national data is necessary to substantiate our findings.

RESUMO Introdução: A acidose metabólica está associada à elevada mortalidade observada em pacientes em hemodiálise. O panorama da acidose metabólica na hemodiálise no Brasil perdeu visibilidade em 1996, ano em que a análise dos níveis de bicarbonato deixou de ser obrigatória. Nosso objetivo foi estabelecer a prevalência da acidose metabólica em uma população em hemodiálise e analisar os fatores associados a baixos níveis de bicarbonato. Métodos: O presente estudo transversal avaliou a prevalência de acidose metabólica em adultos regularmente submetidos a hemodiálise de janeiro a abril de 2017, em quatro centros de diálise situados em Niterói e arredores no Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Para análise de gasometria, foram colhidas amostras de 2 mL em seringas heparinizadas antes das sessões de diálise do meio de semana. Resultados: Foram incluídos 384 pacientes com idade média de 58,1 ± 15,8 anos (54,5% homens; 63,0% não brancos). Aproximadamente 30% tinham diabetes e 48% apresentavam hipertensão. Cerca de 88% usavam fístula arteriovenosa primária como acesso vascular. A concentração sérica média pré-diálise de tCO2 na sessão do meio de semana foi de 22,7 ± 3,0 mEq/L. A taxa de prevalência de bicarbonato sérico abaixo do valor recomendado no DOQI (22 mEq/L ou superior) foi de 40,3%; 6,5% dos pacientes apresentaram bicarbonato sérico < 18 mEq/L. Os níveis séricos de bicarbonato apresentaram associações negativas com número de usos do dialisador e uso de dialisadores de baixo fluxo e associações positivas com idade e valores do Kt/V standard. Conclusão: Os resultados foram concordantes com dados globais relatados em estudos anteriores. Contudo, como a amostra era relativamente pequena e não representativa da população brasileira, são necessários estudos mais abrangentes que venham a abordar dados nacionais para consubstanciar nossos achados.

The influence of a doppler ultrasound in arteriovenous fistula for dialysis failure related to some risk factors / Influência da Ultrassonografia Doppler nas Falhas de Fístulas Arteriovenosas de Diálise Relacionada a Alguns Fatores de Risco

ABSTRACT Introduction: The increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease has increased the demand for arteriovenous fistula (AVF) care. The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between some risk factors for AVF failure (advanced age, female sex, diabetes, obesity, central venous catheter, previous fistula, and hospitalization) and having a Doppler ultrasound performed preoperatively. Methods: A prospective study was performed with 228 dialysis patients from Imperatriz, Maranhão. Half of the sample was randomly selected to receive preoperative Doppler ultrasound and the other half did not, from the period of October 2016 to September 2018. Results: There were 53 total failures corresponding to 23.2% of our sample, which is almost double that of the patients in the clinical group. Considering the failures and risk factors associated with the overall sample, there was a statistically significant association between a central venous catheter on the same side of the AVF with P = 0.04 (Odds Ratio 1.24) and obesity with P = 0.05 (Odds Ratio 1.36), which was not repeated in the Doppler ultrasound group individually. There was no statistically significant difference between the Doppler group and clinical group with respect to the amount of days of previous AVF hospitalization and failure. Conclusions: We concluded that the reduction of failures with an introduction of the Doppler was statistically significant in the overall sample, but establishing a relationship between specific risk factors and failure was only possible with two of the risk factors in the study - obesity and central venous catheter on the same side of the AVF.

RESUMO Introdução: A crescente prevalência de doença renal crônica aumentou a demanda por confecção de fístula arteriovenosa (FAV). O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a relação entre alguns fatores de risco para falha da FAV (idade avançada, sexo feminino, diabetes, obesidade, cateter venoso central, fístula prévia e hospitalização) e a realização de ultrassonografia Doppler no pré-operatório. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo com 228 pacientes em diálise em Imperatriz, MA. Metade da amostra foi randomizada para receber ultrassonografia Doppler no pré-operatório. A outra metade dos pacientes não foi submetido a exame ultrassonográfico. O estudo incluiu pacientes atendidos no período de outubro de 2016 a setembro de 2018. Resultados: Houve 53 falhas (23,2%) em nossa amostra, quase o dobro do número dos pacientes no grupo clínico. Considerando as falhas e os fatores de risco associados à amostra geral, houve associação estatisticamente significativa entre catéter venoso central do mesmo lado da FAV (P = 0,04; Razão de Chances: 1,24) e obesidade (P = 0,05; Razão de Chances: 1,36), o que não foi reproduzido no grupo de ultrassonografia Doppler individualmente. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre o grupo Doppler e o grupo clínico em relação à quantidade de dias de internação e falha da FAV. Conclusões: A redução de falhas com a introdução do Doppler foi estatisticamente significativa na amostra geral, mas só foi possível estabelecer uma relação entre fatores de risco específicos e falha em dois dos fatores estudados, obesidade e catéter venoso central no mesmo lado da FAV.

Transcultural adaptation of the Thirst Distress Scale (TDS) into Brazilian Portuguese and an analysis of the psychometric properties of the scale for patients on hemodialysis / Adaptação transcultural do instrumento Thirst Distress Scale (TDS) para o português brasileiro e propriedades psicométricas em pacientes em hemodiálise

Abstract Objective: To produce a transcultural adaptation of the Thirst Distress Scale (TDS) into Brazilian Portuguese and analyze the scale's psychometric properties for patients on hemodialysis (HD). Methods: The original scale was translated, back translated, and discussed with psychometric assessment experts. The final version was tested with 126 patients on HD and retested with 70 individuals from the original patient population. Cronbach's alpha was used to measure the scale's internal consistency. Reliability of thirst intensity evaluated via the visual analogue scale (VAS) was tested with Kappa statistic and the Bland-Altman plot. Reproducibility was assessed based on the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results: The wording of three items and the verb tenses of six had to be adjusted in the final version of the Brazilian Portuguese TDS. Comprehension of the scale by patients on HD was good, the scale's internal consistency was satisfactory (0.84; p<0.001), agreement with a visual analogue scale (VAS) was moderate (kappa=0.44; p<0.001), and reproducibility neared perfection (ICC=0.87; p<0.001). Conclusion: Our results showed that the Brazilian Portuguese version of the scale might be used reliably. The Brazilian Portuguese version of the TDS is a practical, affordable, accessible and well-accepted tool that has a lot to offer for the management of patients with HD.

Resumo Objetivo: Realizar a adaptação transcultural da escala Thirst Distress Scale (TDS) para o português brasileiro e estudar suas propriedades psicométricas em pacientes em hemodiálise (HD). Métodos: Foram realizadas traduções, retrotraduções, discussão com especialistas e avaliação psicométrica, com aplicação da versão final em 126 pacientes em HD e reteste em 70 pacientes da amostra inicial. A consistência interna do instrumento foi obtida pelo alfa de Cronbach. Para analisar a concordância com a intensidade de sede, avaliada pela Escala Visual Analógica (EVA), foi utilizado o teste Kappa e a estratégia gráfica de Bland-Altman. Para avaliar a reprodutibilidade, foi realizado teste de correlação intraclasse (CCI). Resultados: Para obtenção da versão final da escala TDS em português brasileiro, intitulada TDS-BR, foi necessária adaptação de vocabulário em três itens e mudança de tempo verbal em seis itens. Houve boa compreensão da escala pelos pacientes em HD, consistência interna satisfatória (0,84, p<0,001), concordância moderada com a Escala Visual Analógica (EVA) (kappa=0,44; p<0,001) e reprodutibilidade quase perfeita (CCI=0,87; p<0,001). Conclusão: Os resultados obtidos indicam a aplicabilidade e confiabilidade do instrumento na língua portuguesa (Brasil). A ferramenta, por ser de fácil compreensão e baixo custo, além de ter boa aceitação, pode ser um instrumento relevante no manejo da sede de pacientes em HD.

Renal osteodystrophy and clinical outcomes: data from the Brazilian Registry of Bone Biopsies - REBRABO / Osteodistrofia renal e desfechos clínicos: dados do Registro Brasileiro de Biópsias Ósseas - REBRABO

ABSTRACT Introduction: Mineral and bone disorders (MBD) are major complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD)-related adverse outcomes. The Brazilian Registry of Bone Biopsy (REBRABO) is an electronic database that includes renal osteodystrophy (RO) data. We aimed to describe the epidemiological profile of RO in a sample of CKD-MBD Brazilian patients and understand its relationship with outcomes. Methods: Between August 2015 and March 2018, 260 CKD-MBD stage 3-5D patients who underwent bone biopsy were followed for 12 to 30 months. Clinical-demographic, laboratory, and histological data were analyzed. Bone fractures, hospitalizations, and death were considered the primary outcomes. Results: Osteitis fibrosa, mixed uremic osteodystrophy, adynamic bone disease, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, and aluminum (Al) accumulation were detected in 85, 43, 27, 10, 77, and 65 patients, respectively. The logistic regression showed that dialysis vintage was an independent predictor of osteoporosis (OR: 1.005; CI: 1.001-1.010; p = 0.01). The multivariate logistic regression revealed that hemodialysis treatment (OR: 11.24; CI: 1.227-100; p = 0.03), previous parathyroidectomy (OR: 4.97; CI: 1.422-17.241; p = 0.01), and female gender (OR: 2.88; CI: 1.080-7.679; p = 0.03) were independent predictors of Al accumulation; 115 patients were followed for 21 ± 5 months. There were 56 hospitalizations, 14 deaths, and 7 fractures during follow-up. The COX regression revealed that none of the variable related to the RO/turnover, mineralization and volume (TMV) classification was an independent predictor of the outcomes. Conclusion: Hospitalization or death was not influenced by the type of RO, Al accumulation, or TMV classification. An elevated prevalence of osteoporosis and Al accumulation was detected.

RESUMO Introdução: Os distúrbios minerais e ósseos (DMO) são importantes complicações da doença renal crônica (DRC) associadas à desfechos adversos. O Registro Brasileiro de Biópsia Óssea (REBRABO) é um banco de dados eletrônico que inclui dados sobre osteodistrofia renal (OR). Nosso objetivo foi descrever o perfil epidemiológico da OR em uma amostra de pacientes brasileiros com DMO-DRC e entender sua associação com os desfechos. Métodos: Entre agosto de 2015 e março de 2018, 260 pacientes com DMO-DRC estágio 3-5D submetidos à biópsia óssea foram acompanhados por 12 a 30 meses. Dados clínico-demográficos, laboratoriais e histológicos foram analisados. Fraturas ósseas, hospitalizações e óbito foram considerados como desfechos primários. Resultados: Osteíte fibrosa, osteodistrofia urêmica mista, doença óssea adinâmica, osteomalácia, osteoporose e acúmulo de alumínio (Al) foram detectados em 85, 43, 27, 10, 77 e 65 pacientes, respectivamente. A regressão logística mostrou que o tempo em diálise foi um preditor independente de osteoporose (OR: 1.005; IC: 1.001-1.010; p = 0,01). A regressão logística multivariada revelou que o tratamento hemodialítico (OR: 11,24; IC: 1,227-100; p = 0,03), paratireoidectomia prévia (OR: 4,97; IC: 1,422-17,241; p = 0,01) e sexo feminino (OR: 2,88; IC: 1,080-7,679; p = 0,03) foram preditores independentes de acúmulo de Al; 115 pacientes foram acompanhados por 21 ± 5 meses. Houve 56 internações, 14 óbitos e 7 fraturas durante o seguimento. A regressão COX revelou que nenhuma das variáveis relacionadas ao tipo de OR/remodelação-mineralização-volume (classificação TMV) foi um preditor independente de desfechos. Conclusão: A hospitalização ou óbito não foram influenciadas pelo tipo de OR, acúmulo de Al ou classificação de TMV. Foi detectada uma prevalência elevada de osteoporose e acúmulo de Al.

Mineral bone disorder and osteoporosis in hemodialysis patients

Abstract Background: Bone disease is common in patients undergoing hemodialysis. It is the result of bone turnover abnormalities and the decrease of bone mineral density (BMD). We aimed to determine the usefulness of serum bone turnover markers and BMD measurement by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in hemodialysis patients. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study including 90 hemodialysis for more than 12 months. Bone mineral density was assessed by DXA. Peripheral blood samples were obtained from each patient before dialysis in a fasting state within a week of the DXA. Biochemical variables of calcium and phosphate were measured. One bone formation marker (bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (bAP), one bone resorption marker (carboxy-terminal telopeptides of type 1 collagen (CTX)) were measured. Total alkaline phosphatase (TAP), intact parathyroid hormone (PTH) and fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) which is a bone-derived hormone were also measured. Results: CTX values were 6.25 times higher than the normal limit of the assay. Bone alkaline phosphatase levels were less than 10 ng/mL in 28.8% of cases. 23% of patients have osteoporosis and 45% have osteopenia. Femoral BMD had negative correlations with age and PTH levels. FGF23 levels were significantly increased in patients with osteoporosis affecting the lumbar. The levels of bAP and CTX showed a positive correlation. Both circulating bAP and CTX levels showed also positive correlations with PTH levels. Fractures, observed in 12.2% of cases, were associated with low PTH values and the existence of osteoporosis. Conclusions: Our study showed that osteoporosis and fracture are common in dialysis patients. The reduced BMD was associated with advanced age and elevated levels of PTH. Markers of bone turnover and FGF23 may play a role in the diagnosis of bone disease in hemodialysis patients. DXA measurement is necessary for the monitoring for bone loss.(AU)

Factors related to hemodialysis safety culture: integrative literature review / Factores relacionados con la cultura de seguridad en hemodiálisis: revisión de literatura integradora / Fatores relacionados à cultura de segurança em hemodiálise: revisão integrativa da literatura

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the factors involved in nursing care that are related to the safety culture of chronic renal patients on hemodialysis. Method: Integrative literature review, carried out through the steps: problem identification, bibliographic research, data evaluation, data analysis, and report. We adopted the guiding question: "What scientific evidence is there about the factors related to the safety culture in hemodialysis clinics, according to the nursing team?" The search was carried out in the LILACS, Medline / PUBMED, Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane, and Web of Science (WOS) databases. Results: The sample of this review was composed of five studies. The factors found were: 8 predisposing, 13 disabling, 11 precipitating, and 18 reinforcing. Conclusion: The analysis of literary productions allowed an understanding of the main factors linked to nursing practices that influence the safety culture of patients on hemodialysis.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar los factores envueltos en la asistencia de enfermaría que están relacionados a la cultura de seguridad de pacientes renales crónicos en tratamiento hemodialítico. Método: Revisión integrativa de la literatura, realizada mediante las etapas: identificación del problema, investigación bibliográfica, evaluación de los datos, análisis de los datos e informe. Se ha optado la cuestión orientadora: "¿Cuales evidencias científicas existentes sobre los factores relacionados a la cultura de seguridad en clínicas de hemodiálisis, segundo el equipo de enfermaría?" La búsqueda ha sido realizada en las bases de datos LILACS, Medline/PUBMED, Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane y Web of Science (WOS). Resultados: La muestra de esta revisión ha sido compuesta por cinco estudios. Los factores encontrados han sido: 8 predisponentes, 13 discapacidades, 11 precipitantes y 18 reforzadores. Conclusión: El análisis de las producciones literarias ha permitido comprensión de los principales factores relacionados a las conductas de enfermaría que influencian en la cultura de seguridad del paciente en tratamiento hemodialítico.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar os fatores envolvidos na assistência de enfermagem que estão relacionados à cultura de segurança de pacientes renais crônicos em tratamento hemodialítico. Método: Revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada mediante as etapas: identificação do problema, pesquisa bibliográfica, avaliação dos dados, análise dos dados e relatório. Adotou-se a questão norteadora: "Quais evidências científicas existem sobre os fatores relacionados à cultura de segurança em clínicas de hemodiálise, segundo a equipe de enfermagem?" A busca foi realizada nas bases de dados LILACS, Medline/PUBMED, Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane e Web of Science (WOS). Resultados: A amostra desta revisão foi composta por cinco estudos. Os fatores encontrados foram: 8 predisponentes, 13 incapacitantes, 11 precipitantes e 18 reforçadores. Conclusão: A análise das produções literárias permitiu compreensão dos principais fatores ligados às condutas de enfermagem que influenciam na cultura de segurança do paciente em tratamento hemodialítico.

Reutilização do dialisador e uso único: episódios de pirogenia e bacteremia / Reutilización del dializador y uso único: episodios de reacciones pirógenas y bacteriemias / Dialyzer reuse and single use: pyrogenesis and bacteremia episodes

Resumo Objetivos Comparar a reutilização do dialisador com o uso único deste material para marcadores bioquímicos, hematológicos, episódios de pirogenias e bacteremias. Métodos Estudo longitudinal com coleta de dados retrospectiva em prontuários de pacientes em hemodiálise, em hospital público universitário. A investigação foi conduzida seis meses com a reutilização do dialisador e seis meses com uso único. Os dados foram analisados no SPSS Versão 18.0. Para comparação das médias dos exames utilizou-se teste t pareado e Wilcoxon, episódios de pirogenia e bacteremia foram analisados pelo teste de Wilcoxon e Razão de Chances (RC) como medida de força de associação. Variáveis categóricas foram analisadas pelos testes de McNemar e Exato de Fisher. O estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa. Resultados Foram analisadas 5.508 sessões de hemodiálise de pacientes predominantemente masculinos 21(62%), média de idade 58(± 14) anos, hipertensos 14(41%), tempo médio de tratamento 6±3 anos. Durante uso único identificou-se redução da ureia pós diálise, creatinina, fósforo, ferritina, hematócrito e hemoglogina em relação ao reutilizado (p < 0,05) e 91% menos risco de pirogenia comparado a reutilização do dialisador (Razão de Chance= 0,091; IC 95%: 0,002-0,625). Não houve diferença significativa na ocorrência de bacteremias. Conclusão Os resultados sugerem maior remoção de biomarcadores bioquímicos e menos episódios de pirogenias quando o dialisador é uso único.ater removal of biochemical biomarkers and fewer pyrogenics episodes when the dialyzer is a single use.

Resumen Objetivos Comparar la reutilización del dializador con el uso único de este material en marcadores bioquímicos, hematológicos, episodios de reacciones pirógenas y bacteriemias. Métodos Estudio longitudinal con recolección de datos retrospectiva en historias clínicas de pacientes en hemodiálisis, en un hospital público universitario. La investigación fue conducida seis meses con la reutilización del dializador y seis meses con un único uso. Los datos fueron analizados en SPSS Versión 18.0. Para comparar los promedios de los análisis, se utilizó el Test-T pareado y prueba de Wilcoxon, los episodios de reacciones pirógenas y bacteriemia fueron analizados mediante la prueba de Wilcoxon y Razón de Momios (RM) como medida de fuerza de asociación. Las variables categóricas se analizaron con la prueba de McNemar y la prueba exacta de Fisher. El estudio fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética e Investigación. Resultados Se analizaron 5.508 sesiones de hemodiálisis de pacientes predominantemente masculinos 21 (62 %), promedio de edad 58 (±14) años, hipertensos 14 (41 %), tiempo promedio de tratamiento 6±3 años. Durante el uso único del dializador, se identificó una reducción de la urea posdiálisis, creatinina, fósforo, ferritina, hematocrito y hemoglobina respecto al dializador reutilizado (p < 0,05) y un 91 % menos de riesgo de reacción pirógena comparado con la reutilización del dializador (Razón de Momios = 0,091; IC 95 %: 0,002-0,625). No hubo diferencia significativa en episodios de bacteriemias. Conclusión Los resultados sugieren mayor eliminación de biomarcadores bioquímicos y menos episodios de reacciones pirógenas cuando el dializador se utiliza una única vez.

Abstract Objectives To compare dialyzer reuse with its single use for biochemical, hematological markers, pyrogenesis and bacteremia episodes. Methods A longitudinal study with retrospective data collection from medical records of patients on dialysis in a public university hospital. The investigation was conducted six months with dialyzer reuse and six months with single use. Data were analyzed using SPSS Version 18.0. To compare the tests means, paired t-test and Wilcoxon were used. Pyrogenesis and bacteremia episodes were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test and Odds Ratio (OR) as association strength measures. Categorical variables were analyzed using McNemar and Fisher's Exact tests. The study was approved by the hospital's Research Ethics Committee. Results Five thousand five hundred eight dialysis sessions of predominantly male patients were analyzed, 21 (62%), with mean age of 58 (± 14) years, hypertensive 14 (41%), with mean treatment time 6 ± 3 years. During single use, a reduction in urea after dialysis, creatinine, phosphorus, ferritin, hematocrit and hemoglogin was identified in relation to reuse (p<0.05) and 91% less risk of pyrogenesis compared to dialyzer reuse (Odds Ratio=0.091; 95% CI: 0.002-0.625). There was no significant difference in the occurrence of bacteremia. Conclusion The results suggest greater removal of biochemical biomarkers and fewer pyrogenics episodes when the dialyzer is a single use.