Imaging findings of pulmonary contusions on multidetector CT: A retrospective study comparing adults and children.

To describe imaging findings of pulmonary contusions (PC) in adults and children using multidetector computed tomography (CT) scanners. We conducted a retrospective single center study. All chest multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) scans of victims of blunt trauma admitted to the emergency unit of a reference trauma center of Brazil between January 2015 and December 2016 were reviewed in search of opacities compatible with PC. The CT images were analyzed in conjunction with medical records, that provided demographic and clinical data. The obtained data were analyzed in the overall population and comparing children and adults. Significant P value was defined as <.05. 52.7% of patients presented bilateral opacities. Middle third, posterior and peripheral portions of the lungs were more frequently affected, in the craniocaudal, anteroposterior and axial axes, respectively. A vast majority of patients (80.6%) presented multiple opacities, whereas a minority showed subpleural sparing (26.9%) and fissure crossing (22.6%), with similar frequencies in children and adults. Children, although, more frequently presented consolidation and more diffuse lesions in the anteroposterior axis compared to adults, with statistically significant differences. PC usually are multiple and predominate in middle, posterior and peripheral portions of the lungs. Subpleural sparing and fissure crossing seems to be infrequent and have similar frequencies between children and adults. Although, there are differences between these age groups, as younger people tend to have more consolidation and diffuse opacities in the anteroposterior axis than older ones.

Conhecimento dos usuários, trabalhadores da saúde e gestores sobre conselheiros e Conselhos de Saúde / Knowledge of users, workers and managers about Health Councils and councilors

A criação de um espaço democrático de participação na condução do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) constituiu indubitável conquista dos brasileiros. O pleno exercício deste direito implica, no entanto, no conhecimento do próprio direito, dos espaços e dos mecanismos de participação, que permitam uma ação autônoma. No presente trabalho avalia-se o grau de conhecimento nos diversos segmentos sociais acerca da questão. Foram entrevistados usuários e trabalhadores do SUS, além de membros dos Conselhos de Saúde. Os resultados demonstram grande desinformação dos usuários, dos novos conselheiros e da maioria dos trabalhadores, em contraste com os gestores e os conselheiros com mais tempo no cargo.

The creation of a democratic space for participation in the conduction of the Sistema Único de Saúde ( SUS) - Brazilian Public Health Care System - was undoubtedly an achievement for Brazilians. Full exercise of this right implies, however, knowledge of the right itself, spaces and mechanisms for participation, allowing for autonomous action. The present study evaluates the degree of knowledge in the various social segments on this issue. Users and workers of SUS health care units were interviewed as well as members of Health Councils. Results show misinformation from most councilors and health workers when compared to managers and advisors who have worked longer in their positions.