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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the mechanisms attributed to the prognostic value of peripheral ischemic microvascular reserve in patients with sepsis. METHODS: This observational cohort study enrolled 46 consecutive septic patients in the intensive care unit between November 2020 and October 2021. After fluid resuscitation, the peripheral ischemic microvascular reserve was evaluated using the association of postocclusion reactive hyperemia with the peripheral perfusion index. Additionally, peripheral venous blood samples were used to evaluate the neuropeptide calcitonin gene-related peptide and substance P levels in the upper limb before and immediately after postocclusion reactive hyperemia. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant correlation (p > 0.05) between basal values (pg/mL) or variations from neuropeptide levels (%) and the peripheral ischemic microvascular reserve (%). CONCLUSION: Although calcitonin gene-related peptide and substance P may have a prognostic role in sepsis, these neuropeptides do not appear to contribute to peripheral ischemic microvascular reserve.
OBJETIVO: Avaliar possíveis mecanismos atribuídos ao valor prognóstico da reserva microvascular isquêmica periférica em pacientes com sepse. MÉTODOS: Este estudo de coorte observacional incluiu 46 pacientes consecutivos com sepse em uma unidade de terapia intensiva entre novembro de 2020 e outubro de 2021. Após a ressuscitação volêmica com fluidos, avaliou-se a reserva microvascular isquêmica periférica mediante a associação dos testes hiperemia reativa pós-oclusão e índice de perfusão periférica. Adicionalmente, amostras de sangue venoso periférico foram coletadas para avaliar os níveis dos neuropeptídeos substância P e peptídeo relacionado ao gene da calcitonina no membro superior do paciente antes e imediatamente após o teste de hiperemia reativa pós-oclusão. RESULTADOS: Não houve correlação estatisticamente significativa (p > 0,05) entre os valores basais ou variações dos níveis de neuropeptídeos e a reserva microvascular isquêmica periférica. CONCLUSÃO: Embora o peptídeo relacionado ao gene da calcitonina e a substância P possam desempenhar papel prognóstico na sepse, esses neuropeptídeos não parecem contribuir para a reserva microvascular isquêmica periférica.
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Hyperemia , Neuropeptides , Sepsis , Humans , Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide , Substance P , PrognosisABSTRACT
RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar possíveis mecanismos atribuídos ao valor prognóstico da reserva microvascular isquêmica periférica em pacientes com sepse. Métodos: Este estudo de coorte observacional incluiu 46 pacientes consecutivos com sepse em uma unidade de terapia intensiva entre novembro de 2020 e outubro de 2021. Após a ressuscitação volêmica com fluidos, avaliou-se a reserva microvascular isquêmica periférica mediante a associação dos testes hiperemia reativa pós-oclusão e índice de perfusão periférica. Adicionalmente, amostras de sangue venoso periférico foram coletadas para avaliar os níveis dos neuropeptídeos substância P e peptídeo relacionado ao gene da calcitonina no membro superior do paciente antes e imediatamente após o teste de hiperemia reativa pós-oclusão. Resultados: Não houve correlação estatisticamente significativa (p > 0,05) entre os valores basais ou variações dos níveis de neuropeptídeos e a reserva microvascular isquêmica periférica. Conclusão: Embora o peptídeo relacionado ao gene da calcitonina e a substância P possam desempenhar papel prognóstico na sepse, esses neuropeptídeos não parecem contribuir para a reserva microvascular isquêmica periférica.
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the mechanisms attributed to the prognostic value of peripheral ischemic microvascular reserve in patients with sepsis. Methods: This observational cohort study enrolled 46 consecutive septic patients in the intensive care unit between November 2020 and October 2021. After fluid resuscitation, the peripheral ischemic microvascular reserve was evaluated using the association of postocclusion reactive hyperemia with the peripheral perfusion index. Additionally, peripheral venous blood samples were used to evaluate the neuropeptide calcitonin gene-related peptide and substance P levels in the upper limb before and immediately after postocclusion reactive hyperemia Results: There was no statistically significant correlation (p > 0.05) between basal values (pg/mL) or variations from neuropeptide levels (%) and the peripheral ischemic microvascular reserve (%). Conclusion: Although calcitonin gene-related peptide and substance P may have a prognostic role in sepsis, these neuropeptides do not appear to contribute to peripheral ischemic microvascular reserve.
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Microcirculatory disorders have been consistently linked to the pathophysiology of sepsis. One of the major organs affected is the kidneys, resulting in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) that correlates considerably with mortality. However, the potential role of clinical assessment of peripheral perfusion as a possible tool for SA-AKI management has not been established. To address this gap, the purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of peripheral hypoperfusion in SA-AKI, its association with mortality, and fluid balance. This observational cohort study enrolled consecutive septic patients in the Intensive Care Unit. After fluid resuscitation, peripheral perfusion was evaluated using the capillary filling time (CRT) and peripheral perfusion index (PI) techniques. The AKI was defined based on both serum creatinine and urine output criteria. One hundred and forty-one patients were included, 28 (19%) in the non-SA-AKI group, and 113 (81%) in the SA-AKI group. The study revealed higher peripheral hypoperfusion rates in the SA-AKI group using the CRT (OR 3.6; 95% CI 1.35-9.55; p < 0.05). However, this result lost significance after multivariate adjustment. Perfusion abnormalities in the SA-AKI group diagnosed by both CRT (RR 1.96; 95% CI 1.25-3.08) and PI (RR 1.98; 95% CI 1.37-2.86) methods were associated to higher rates of 28-day mortality (p < 0.01). The PI's temporal analysis showed a high predictive value for death over the first 72 h (p < 0.01). A weak correlation between PI values and the fluid balance was found over the first 24 h (r = - 0.20; p < 0.05). In conclusion, peripheral perfusion was not different intrinsically between patients with or without SA-AKI. The presence of peripheral hypoperfusion in the SA-AKI group has appeared to be a prognostic marker for mortality. This evaluation maintained its predictive value over the first 72 hours. The fluid balance possibly negatively influences peripheral perfusion in the SA-AKI.
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Acute Kidney Injury/mortality , Acute Kidney Injury/physiopathology , Microcirculation/physiology , Sepsis/physiopathology , Acute Kidney Injury/blood , Cohort Studies , Creatinine/blood , Female , Fluid Therapy/methods , Humans , Kidney/physiopathology , Male , Middle Aged , Perfusion/methods , Prognosis , Sepsis/blood , Sepsis/mortality , Water-Electrolyte Balance/physiologyABSTRACT
Microcirculation disturbances imply poor prognosis in septic shock. Microvascular reserve can be assessed by oximetry-derived Perfusion Index (PI) after vascular occlusion test (VOT). We investigated the relationship between PI during VOT, hyperlactatemia and mortality in septic shock and the role of adrenergic stimulus in these findings. The tests were performed in 106 patients within 24âh after admission. PI was evaluated before/after 03-min flow occlusion. Peaks of PI (ΔPI peak) and time-to-peak were evaluated. PI was also evaluated in hyperemic phases derived by mechanosensitive (ΔPI0-60) and metabolic mechanisms (ΔPI60-120). We compared nonsurvivors with survivors and patients with lowest and highest ΔPI peaks, divided by 50th percentile. ΔPI peak was evaluated in presence/absence of hyperlactatemia. A correlation test between ΔPI peaks and noradrenaline doses and an assessment after doses increasing were also performed. The ΔPI peak values were higher in nonsurvivors [79% (47%-169%) vs. 48% (25%-85%); P=0.003] although peaks were reached slower in nonsurvivors. ΔPI0-60 was similar between groups [-12% (-42% to 28%) vs. 01% (-16%-23%); Pâ=â0.211]. However, ΔPI60-120 was higher in nonsurvivors [49% (29%-84%) vs. 31% (12%-65%); Pâ=â0.035]. Additionally, the group with higher ΔPI peaks had higher mortality than those with lower peaks [HR 2.25 (95% CIâ=â1.32-4.14); Pâ=â0.003]. Mortality was extremely high in the presence of hyperlactatemia. ΔPI peaks were positively correlated with noradrenaline doses and increased after increasing doses.In conclusion, high values of PI during VOT indicate higher mortality in septic shock and are associated with adrenergic stimulus. Additionally, the assessment of PI-VOT appears to improve the predictive value of arterial lactate.
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Perfusion , Resuscitation/methods , Shock, Septic/mortality , Shock, Septic/therapy , Aged , Blood Gas Monitoring, Transcutaneous , Female , Humans , Hyperlactatemia/metabolism , Lactic Acid/metabolism , Male , Microcirculation , Middle Aged , Oximetry , Perfusion Index , Predictive Value of Tests , Prognosis , Prospective Studies , Pulsatile Flow , Regional Blood FlowABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: Microcirculation disturbances are implicated in the prognosis of septic shock. Microvascular hyporesponsiveness can be assessed by an oximetry-derived perfusion index and reactive hyperemia. Using this perfusion index, we investigated reactive hyperemia and its relationship with peripheral perfusion and clinical-hemodynamic parameters in septic shock. METHODS: Eighty-two patients were evaluated: 47 with septic shock and 35 controls. Tests were performed within 24 hours after admission. The perfusion index was evaluated before and after a 3-min blood flow occlusion using a time-response analysis for 5 min. The perfusion index was also evaluated in the hyperemic phases and was mainly derived by mechanosensitive (ΔPI0-60) and metabolic mechanisms (ΔPI60-120). Correlation tests were performed between reactive hyperemia and clinical-hemodynamic data. RESULTS: Reactive hyperemia measured by the perfusion index was significantly lower in patients with septic shock, but this was only observed for the first 45 seconds after cuff-deflation. In the remaining period, there were no statistical differences between the groups. The peaks in the perfusion index were similar between groups, although the peak was reached more slowly in the septic group. Values of ΔPI0-60 were lower in shock [01% (-19% - -40%) versus 39% (6% - 75%); p = 0.001]. However, ΔPI60-120 was similar between the groups [43% (18% - 93%) versus 48% (18% - 98%); p = 0.58]. The time-to-peak of the perfusion index was correlated positively with the SOFA scores and negatively with C-reactive protein; the peak of the perfusion index was positively correlated with vasopressor doses; and the ΔPI60-120 values were positively correlated with C-reactive protein and vasopressor doses. No other significant correlations occurred. CONCLUSIONS: This perfusion index-based study suggests that septic shock promotes initial peripheral vascular hyporesponsiveness and preserves posterior vascular reactivity to a considerable degree. These results demonstrate a time-dependent peripheral hyperemic response and a significant ischemic reserve in septic shock.
OBJETIVO: Os distúrbios microcirculatórios estão implicados no prognóstico do choque séptico. A hiporresponsividade microvascular pode ser avaliada por meio do índice de perfusão, derivado da oximetria de pulso e hiperemia reativa. Com utilização do índice de perfusão, investigamos a hiperemia reativa e sua relação com a perfusão periférica e os parâmetros clínico-hemodinâmicos no choque séptico. MÉTODOS: Avaliaram-se 82 pacientes, 47 deles com choque séptico e 35 controles. Os exames foram realizados dentro de 24 horas após a admissão. O índice de perfusão foi avaliado antes e após uma oclusão do fluxo sanguíneo durante 3 minutos, utilizando-se análise de resposta temporal por 5 minutos. O índice de perfusão foi também avaliado nas fases hiperêmicas, principalmente com derivação de mecanismos mecanossensitivos (ΔIP0-60) e metabólicos (ΔIP60-120). Realizaram-se testes de correlação entre a hiperemia reativa e dados clínicos hemodinâmicos. RESULTADOS: A hiperemia reativa, medida pelo índice de perfusão, foi significantemente mais baixa no choque séptico apenas até 45 segundos após a desinflação do manguito. No período restante, não houve diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos. Os picos de índice de perfusão foram similares entre os grupos, embora o pico tenha sido atingido de forma mais lenta no grupo séptico. Os valores de ΔIP0-60 foram mais baixos no choque [1% (-19% - -40%) versus 39% (6% - 75%); p = 0,001]. No entanto, o ΔIP60-120 foi similar entre os grupos [43% (18% - 93%) versus 48% (18% - 98%); p = 0,58]. O tempo até o pico do índice de perfusão se correlacionou de forma positiva com o SOFA e negativamente com os níveis de proteína C-reativa. O pico de índice de perfusão se correlacionou de forma positiva com as doses de vasopressores; os valores de ΔIP60-120 tiveram correlação positiva com o nível de proteína C-reativa e as doses de vasopressores. Não ocorreram outras correlações significantes. CONCLUSÕES: Este estudo com base no índice de perfusão sugere que o choque séptico promove hiporresponsividade vascular periférica, enquanto a reatividade vascular posterior é consideravelmente preservada. Estes resultados demonstram resposta hiperêmica periférica dependente do tempo e significante reserva isquêmica no choque séptico.
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Fluid Therapy/methods , Hyperemia/metabolism , Shock, Septic/therapy , Aged , C-Reactive Protein/metabolism , Case-Control Studies , Female , Hemodynamics , Humans , Male , Microcirculation , Middle Aged , Organ Dysfunction Scores , Oximetry/methods , Shock, Septic/physiopathology , Time Factors , Vasoconstrictor Agents/administration & dosageABSTRACT
RESUMO Objetivo: Os distúrbios microcirculatórios estão implicados no prognóstico do choque séptico. A hiporresponsividade microvascular pode ser avaliada por meio do índice de perfusão, derivado da oximetria de pulso e hiperemia reativa. Com utilização do índice de perfusão, investigamos a hiperemia reativa e sua relação com a perfusão periférica e os parâmetros clínico-hemodinâmicos no choque séptico. Métodos: Avaliaram-se 82 pacientes, 47 deles com choque séptico e 35 controles. Os exames foram realizados dentro de 24 horas após a admissão. O índice de perfusão foi avaliado antes e após uma oclusão do fluxo sanguíneo durante 3 minutos, utilizando-se análise de resposta temporal por 5 minutos. O índice de perfusão foi também avaliado nas fases hiperêmicas, principalmente com derivação de mecanismos mecanossensitivos (ΔIP0-60) e metabólicos (ΔIP60-120). Realizaram-se testes de correlação entre a hiperemia reativa e dados clínicos hemodinâmicos. Resultados: A hiperemia reativa, medida pelo índice de perfusão, foi significantemente mais baixa no choque séptico apenas até 45 segundos após a desinflação do manguito. No período restante, não houve diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos. Os picos de índice de perfusão foram similares entre os grupos, embora o pico tenha sido atingido de forma mais lenta no grupo séptico. Os valores de ΔIP0-60 foram mais baixos no choque [1% (-19% - -40%) versus 39% (6% - 75%); p = 0,001]. No entanto, o ΔIP60-120 foi similar entre os grupos [43% (18% - 93%) versus 48% (18% - 98%); p = 0,58]. O tempo até o pico do índice de perfusão se correlacionou de forma positiva com o SOFA e negativamente com os níveis de proteína C-reativa. O pico de índice de perfusão se correlacionou de forma positiva com as doses de vasopressores; os valores de ΔIP60-120 tiveram correlação positiva com o nível de proteína C-reativa e as doses de vasopressores. Não ocorreram outras correlações significantes. Conclusões: Este estudo com base no índice de perfusão sugere que o choque séptico promove hiporresponsividade vascular periférica, enquanto a reatividade vascular posterior é consideravelmente preservada. Estes resultados demonstram resposta hiperêmica periférica dependente do tempo e significante reserva isquêmica no choque séptico.
ABSTRACT Objective: Microcirculation disturbances are implicated in the prognosis of septic shock. Microvascular hyporesponsiveness can be assessed by an oximetry-derived perfusion index and reactive hyperemia. Using this perfusion index, we investigated reactive hyperemia and its relationship with peripheral perfusion and clinical-hemodynamic parameters in septic shock. Methods: Eighty-two patients were evaluated: 47 with septic shock and 35 controls. Tests were performed within 24 hours after admission. The perfusion index was evaluated before and after a 3-min blood flow occlusion using a time-response analysis for 5 min. The perfusion index was also evaluated in the hyperemic phases and was mainly derived by mechanosensitive (ΔPI0-60) and metabolic mechanisms (ΔPI60-120). Correlation tests were performed between reactive hyperemia and clinical-hemodynamic data. Results: Reactive hyperemia measured by the perfusion index was significantly lower in patients with septic shock, but this was only observed for the first 45 seconds after cuff-deflation. In the remaining period, there were no statistical differences between the groups. The peaks in the perfusion index were similar between groups, although the peak was reached more slowly in the septic group. Values of ΔPI0-60 were lower in shock [01% (-19% - -40%) versus 39% (6% - 75%); p = 0.001]. However, ΔPI60-120 was similar between the groups [43% (18% - 93%) versus 48% (18% - 98%); p = 0.58]. The time-to-peak of the perfusion index was correlated positively with the SOFA scores and negatively with C-reactive protein; the peak of the perfusion index was positively correlated with vasopressor doses; and the ΔPI60-120 values were positively correlated with C-reactive protein and vasopressor doses. No other significant correlations occurred. Conclusions: This perfusion index-based study suggests that septic shock promotes initial peripheral vascular hyporesponsiveness and preserves posterior vascular reactivity to a considerable degree. These results demonstrate a time-dependent peripheral hyperemic response and a significant ischemic reserve in septic shock.
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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Shock, Septic/therapy , Fluid Therapy/methods , Hyperemia/metabolism , Shock, Septic/physiopathology , Time Factors , Vasoconstrictor Agents/administration & dosage , C-Reactive Protein/metabolism , Oximetry/methods , Case-Control Studies , Organ Dysfunction Scores , Hemodynamics , Microcirculation , Middle AgedABSTRACT
A presença de enfisema subcutâneo em membro inferior secundário a patologia gastrointestinal é muito rara. O diagnóstico diferencial é feito principalmente com mionecrose causada por germes produtores de gás (gangrena gasosa). Relatamos um caso de enfisema subcutâneo devido a perfuração de reto. Somente o diagnóstico precoce, associado com terapêutica cirúrgica agressiva, pode prevenir a alta mortalidade desta condição clínica