Simultaneous mechanical ventilation of several patients with a single ventilator.

INTRODUCTION: Simultaneous mechanical ventilation of several patients with a single ventilator might reduce the deficit of these devices for the care of patients with acute respiratory failure due to Covid-19. OBJECTIVE: To communicate the results of a mechanical ventilation exercise with a ventilator in a lung simulator, and simultaneously in two and four. RESULTS: No statistically significant differences were observed between programmed, recorded and measured positive end-expiratory pressure, mean airway pressure and peak pressure, except when simultaneously ventilating four lung simulators. CONCLUSIONS: Simultaneous mechanical ventilation should be implemented by medical personnel with experience in the procedure, be restricted to two patients and carried out in the intensive care unit.

INTRODUCCIÓN: La ventilación mecánica simultánea a varios pacientes con un solo ventilador podría disminuir el déficit de esos dispositivos para atender a los enfermos con insuficiencia respiratoria aguda por Covid-19. OBJETIVO: Comunicar los resultados de un ejercicio de ventilación mecánica con un ventilador en un simulador de pulmón, y simultáneamente en dos y cuatro. RESULTADOS: No se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre la presión positiva al final de la espiración, presión media de la vía aérea y presión pico programadas, registradas y medidas, excepto al ventilar simultáneamente cuatro simuladores de pulmón. CONCLUSIONES: La ventilación mecánica simultánea debe ser instaurada por personal médico con experiencia en el procedimiento, restringirse a dos pacientes y ser realizada en la unidad de cuidados intensivos.

Melena after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: A warning sign of an impending subcapsular hepatic hematoma / Melena posterior a colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica: un signo de alarma de inminente hematoma hepático subcapsular

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Ventilación mecánica simultánea con un solo ventilador a varios pacientes / Simultaneous mechanical ventilation of several patients with a single ventilator

Resumen Introducción: La ventilación mecánica simultánea a varios pacientes con un solo ventilador podría disminuir el déficit de esos dispositivos para atender a los enfermos con insuficiencia respiratoria aguda por Covid-19. Objetivo: Comunicar los resultados de un ejercicio de ventilación mecánica con un ventilador en un simulador de pulmón, y simultáneamente en dos y cuatro simuladores. Resultados: No se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre la presión positiva al final de la espiración, presión media de la vía aérea y presión pico programadas, registradas y medidas, excepto al ventilar simultáneamente cuatro simuladores de pulmón. Conclusiones: La ventilación mecánica simultánea debe ser instaurada por personal médico con experiencia en el procedimiento, restringirse a dos pacientes y ser realizada en la unidad de cuidados intensivos.

Abstract Introduction: Simultaneous mechanical ventilation of several patients with a single ventilator might reduce the deficit of these devices for the care of patients with acute respiratory failure due to Covid-19. Objective: To communicate the results of a mechanical ventilation exercise with a ventilator in a lung simulator, and simultaneously in two and four. Results: No statistically significant differences were observed between positive end-expiratory pressure, mean airway pressure, and programmed, recorded and measured peak pressure, except when simultaneously ventilating four lung simulators. Conclusions: Simultaneous mechanical ventilation should be implemented by medical personnel with experience in the procedure, be restricted to two patients and carried out in the intensive care unit.

Intracranial malignant fibrous histiocytoma / Fibrohistiocitoma maligno intracraneal

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Retiro de la ventilación mecánica / Weaning from mechanical ventilation / Retirada da ventilação mecânica

Resumen: La mayoría de los pacientes que requieren ventilación > 24 horas y mejoran pueden ser extubados tras la primera prueba de ventilación espontánea. El reto es mejorar la desconexión de los pacientes que fracasan. El retiro de la ventilación mecánica es un elemento esencial en el cuidado de los pacientes críticamente enfermos. Se revisa el proceso de liberar al paciente del soporte mecánico y de la cánula endotraqueal. El tiempo empleado en el proceso de destete representa de 40 a 50% de la duración total de la ventilación. Se recomienda: 1) Prever tres grupos en función de la dificultad y duración del destete, 2) Retiro lo más pronto posible, 3) Utilizar la prueba de ventilación espontánea para determinar si los pacientes pueden ser extubados con éxito, 4) La prueba inicial debe durar 30 minutos en respiración en tubo en T o con bajos niveles de soporte, 5) La presión de soporte y los modos de ventilación AC deben preferirse cuando han fracasado en la primera prueba, 6) Considerar ventilación no invasiva en pacientes seleccionados para acortar la duración de la intubación, pero no debe usarse de forma rutinaria como herramienta para el fracaso de la extubación.

Abstract: The majority of patients requiring ventilation> 24 hours and improving can be extubated after the first spontaneous ventilation test. The challenge is to improve the disconnection of patients who fail. The withdrawal of mechanical ventilation is an essential element in the care of critically ill patients. The process of releasing the patient from the mechanical support and the endotracheal cannula is reviewed. The time spent in the weaning process represents 40 to 50% of the total duration of ventilation. It is recommended: 1) Predict three groups depending on the difficulty and duration of weaning, 2) Removal as soon as possible, 3) Using the spontaneous ventilation test to determine if patients can be successfully extubated, 4) The initial test Should last 30 minutes in T-tube breathing or with low levels of support, 5) Support pressure and modes of AC ventilation should be preferred when they failed in the first test, 6) Consider non-invasive ventilation in selected patients to shorten The duration of intubation, but should not be routinely used as a tool for the failure of extubation.

Resumo: A maioria dos pacientes que necessitam de ventilação > 24 horas e melhoram podem ser extubados depois do primeiro teste de ventilação espontânea. O desafio é melhorar a desconexão dos pacientes que fracassam. A retirada da ventilação mecânica é um elemento essencial no tratamento dos pacientes em estado crítico. Revisamos o processo de retirada do paciente do suporte mecânico e do tubo endotraqueal. O tempo gasto no processo do desmame representa 40 a 50% da duração total da ventilação. Recomenda-se: 1) Prever três grupos, dependendo da dificuldade e duração do desmame, 2) remoção o mais rápido possível, 3) Utilização do teste de ventilação espontânea para determinar se os pacientes podem ser extubadas com êxito, 4) O teste inicial deve durar 30 minutos com respiração em tubo T ou com baixos níveis de suporte, 5) A pressão de suporte e os modos de ventilação AC deve ser eleitos quando existe uma falha no primeiro teste, 6) Considerar a ventilação não invasiva em pacientes selecionados para diminuir a duração da intubação, mas não deve ser usado rotineiramente como uma ferramenta para falha na extubação.

Clinical implications of recent insights into the structural biology of beta2 adrenoceptors.

Analysis of the crystal structure of beta-2 adrenoceptors (ß2ARs) is providing new insights into the functioning of this receptor and perhaps of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) as a whole. This class of receptors represents the target of at least a third of the drugs on the market and plays an essential role in the study of therapetic drug-response. Among GPCRs, the ß2AR is the best understood in terms of function, expression and activation. Regarding the interaction of ß2ARs with a specific ligand, polymorphisms, conformational changes and stereoselectivity are important factors. Agonist affinity for ß2ARs is influenced by the polymorphisms of these receptors, which in some cases appear to affect susceptibility to disorders. Conformational changes that take place upon the approach of a given ligand, as well as the stereoselectivity of this class of receptors can modify the intrinsic activity of ß2ARs (and certainly of other receptors as well). Hence, a deepening understanding of these factors can provide new data on affinity and specifically the key residues involved in recognition of ß2AR agonists. The deepening the understanding of the factors involved in ligand affinity for ß2ARs will assist in the development of ß2AR agonists that are more selective and potent, and that have longer term action. Not only are ß2AR agonists employed as therapeutic agents, but also in diagnosis. Currently, the main clinical application of targeting human ß2ARs is to treat asthma with bronchodilators. However, they are also used to treat other maladies in their acute or chronic forms, including heart conditions, metabolic disorders and muscle wasting. This review shows the scope and the possible future clinical implications of data from structures of ß2ARs.