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INTRODUCCIÓN Y OBJETIVO: El uso de antiagregantes plaquetarios está aumentando, fundamentalmente en pacientes de edad avanzada en los que el traumatismo craneal es un motivo habitual de consulta en urgencias. En este contexto existe discordancia sobre el riesgo aumentado de lesión postraumática que supone la toma de antiagregantes. Por tanto, el objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los factores asociados con la presencia de sangrado intracraneal tras traumatismo craneoencefálico leve. PACIENTES Y MÉTODOS: Se diseñó un estudio retrospectivo, incluyendo todos aquellos pacientes atendidos en 2016 por traumatismo craneoencefálico leve (escala de coma de Glasgow 14-15), excluyendo los pacientes en tratamiento anticoagulante. Se realizó un análisis de regresión logística para analizar las variables asociadas con sangrado intracraneal. RESULTADOS: Quinientos sesenta y seis pacientes fueron incluidos. El 18% de los pacientes tomaba antiagregantes. La tomografía mostró lesión intracraneal hemorrágica en el 16,1%. Los factores asociados con sangrado intracraneal fueron: edad avanzada, escala de coma Glasgow<15, traumatismo de alta energía y toma de antiagregantes. DISCUSIÓN: La terapia antiagregante emerge como factor de riesgo de sangrado intracraneal tras traumatismo craneoencefálico leve, además de otros factores ya conocidos
Introduction and OBJECTIVE: The use of antiplatelet agents is increasing, mainly in elderly patients in whom cranial trauma is a frequent reason for consultation to the emergency department. In this context, discordances have been described regarding the increased risk of post-traumatic injury that involves taking antiplatelet drugs. Therefore, the objective of this present study was to analyse factors associated with intracranial bleeding after mild brain trauma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective study was designed that included all patients who had consulted the emergency department during 2016 because of mild brain trauma (Glasgow coma scale 14-15) and excluded patients under anticoagulant therapy. A logistic regression analysis was performed to analyse the variables associated with intracranial bleeding. RESULTS: 566 patients were included in the study. 18% of them were taking antiplatelet drugs. Tomography showed haemorrhagic intracranial damage in 16.1%. Factors associated with intracranial bleeding were: advanced age, Glasgow coma scale < 15, high-energy trauma and antiplatelet therapy. DISCUSSION: Antiplatelet therapy emerges as a risk factor for intracranial bleeding after mild head trauma, in addition to other known factors
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Humans , Male , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Intracranial Hemorrhages/drug therapy , Craniocerebral Trauma/complications , Retrospective Studies , Logistic Models , Risk Factors , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Emergency Medical ServicesABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: The use of antiplatelet agents is increasing, mainly in elderly patients in whom cranial trauma is a frequent reason for consultation to the emergency department. In this context, discordances have been described regarding the increased risk of post-traumatic injury that involves taking antiplatelet drugs. Therefore, the objective of this present study was to analyse factors associated with intracranial bleeding after mild brain trauma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective study was designed that included all patients who had consulted the emergency department during 2016 because of mild brain trauma (Glasgow coma scale 14-15) and excluded patients under anticoagulant therapy. A logistic regression analysis was performed to analyse the variables associated with intracranial bleeding. RESULTS: 566 patients were included in the study. 18% of them were taking antiplatelet drugs. Tomography showed haemorrhagic intracranial damage in 16.1%. Factors associated with intracranial bleeding were: advanced age, Glasgow coma scale < 15, high-energy trauma and antiplatelet therapy. DISCUSSION: Antiplatelet therapy emerges as a risk factor for intracranial bleeding after mild head trauma, in addition to other known factors.
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Brain Concussion/complications , Intracranial Hemorrhages/chemically induced , Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/adverse effects , Adult , Age Factors , Aged , Female , Glasgow Coma Scale , Humans , Intracranial Hemorrhages/surgery , Logistic Models , Male , Middle Aged , Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/administration & dosage , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to ascertain the associations of thromboelastography (TEG® ) and standard laboratory test (SLTs) values with the presence of bleeding in critically ill patients with known coagulopathy. METHODS: Three groups of coagulopathic patients with (a) hepatic failure, (b) postoperative period after prolonged cardiac surgery, and (c) complex abdominal surgery with sepsis were prospectively included in this study. On intensive care unit (ICU) admission, patients were stratified into two groups according to whether they had major bleeding (MB) (evident overt bleeding, important bleeding apparent on imaging studies, and/or need for moderate-massive blood transfusion and hemodynamic instability). Blood samples were drawn for the SLTs (international normalized ratio [INR], activated partial thromboplastin time [aPTT], platelet count, and fibrinogen level [Clauss]) and TEG whole blood coagulation assays. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were generated to determine the efficiency of TEG and SLTs for detecting bleeding. The correlations between SLTs and TEG parameters with similar coagulation profiles were evaluated by Spearman rank-order analysis. RESULTS: Eighty-three patients were included, and bleeding was confirmed in 45 (54%). The fibrinogen level demonstrated the best accuracy for detecting bleeding with an area under the curve and 95% confidence intervals [AUC (95% CI)] of 0.74 (0.63-0.85) with the best cutoff value of ≤ 2 g/L. Regarding TEG-MA, the AUC (CI) obtained with the optimal cutoff value of ≤ 51 mm was 0.68 (0.56-0.80). CONCLUSIONS: Both conventional clotting tests and TEG values were poorly associated with bleeding in this critically ill cohort of patients with coagulopathy.
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Blood Coagulation Disorders/complications , Blood Coagulation Tests/methods , Critical Illness , Hemorrhage/diagnosis , Liver Failure/complications , Thrombelastography/methods , Adult , Aged , Cardiac Surgical Procedures , Female , Fibrinogen/analysis , Hemorrhage/blood , Hemorrhage/complications , Humans , Intensive Care Units/statistics & numerical data , International Normalized Ratio , Male , Middle Aged , Partial Thromboplastin Time , Prospective Studies , Sensitivity and SpecificityABSTRACT
: The current prospective study was aimed at investigating whether a portable coagulometer (qLabs) can be used to reliably monitor activated thromboplastin time (aPTT) and international normalized ratio (INR) in critically ill patients, as compared with standard central laboratory measurement. Both precision and accuracy of INR and aPTT measured by qLabs were assessed in this observational study by finger prick group (Nâ=â30 patients) and blood droplet group from central venous catheter drawn (Nâ=â60). For accuracy, clinical agreement percentage was ±0.3 for INR and ±10âs for aPTT. Precision of INR measurement in qLabs showed excellent intraclass correlation coefficient (ICCâ>â90%). Precision of aPTT measurement in qLabs was less acceptable for both finger prick [ICC: 0.70; Bland-Altman plot: 2.2âs (-19.8, 24.2)] and blood droplet [ICC: 0.50; Bland-Altman plot: 0.4âs (-70.9, 71.8)] groups. Accuracy of qLabs was acceptable for INR assessment (clinical agreement 90 and 81%, for finger prick and blood droplet groups, respectively), but not for aPTT (clinical agreement 55 and 68%, respectively). Accuracy of finger prick and blood droplet measurements in qLabs was better for INR and aPTT values near-to-normal (1.2 and 37âs, respectively). INR values from qLabs were consistent with the 'gold standard'. qLabs measurement is only reliable for aPTT values near-to-normal.
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International Normalized Ratio/methods , Partial Thromboplastin Time/methods , Point-of-Care Systems/standards , Critical Illness , Humans , International Normalized Ratio/standards , Partial Thromboplastin Time/standards , Prospective Studies , Reproducibility of Results , Sensitivity and SpecificityABSTRACT
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Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Arteriovenous Fistula/diagnostic imaging , Craniocerebral Trauma/complications , Angiography , Cyanoacrylates/therapeutic useABSTRACT
En los últimos tres años se ha logrado en Andalucía, España, un avance significativo en las medidas de actuación en el ataque cerebral agudo. Este avance está relacionado en primer lugar con una mayor participación y compromiso de los profesionales de la salud en sus diferentes áreas para dar respuesta coordinada al ataque cerebral. El PLACA es un plan autonómico que se viene desarrollando desde hace cinco años en Andalucía, contribuyendo así a esta respuesta unitaria con su planificación. Colabora un grupo central formado por expertos de distintas sociedades científicas, coordinados por el Plan Andaluz de Salud y dependiente de la Dirección General del Servicio Andaluz de Salud. En este artículo se presentan los avances conseguidos en los últimos tres años con este plan, así como los objetivos futuros. Actualmente se ha logrado implementar la terapia trombolítica hasta en 55% de los hospitales de la comunidad, con una previsión del 100% para 2010. El incremento del número de trombólisis en los dos últimos años ha sido de más del doble respecto del período anterior. Se expone el importante esfuerzo económico realizado en la divulgación, información de medidas preventivas, formación de profesionales y desarrollo de telemedicina. No obstante, se considera necesario seguir avanzando. Las importantes medidas previstas para los próximos años ayudarán a continuar esta lucha, tratando de dar una respuesta más operativa y rápida, prevenir, y tratar de detener este incremento esperado de incidencia en la población, al mismo tiempo que se analizan mejor los resultados de la actitud terapeútica realizada.
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Stroke/prevention & control , Stroke/therapy , Health Programs and Plans/organization & administration , Thrombolytic Therapy/instrumentation , Thrombolytic Therapy , SpainABSTRACT
En los últimos tres años se ha logrado en Andalucía, España, un avance significativo en las medidas de actuación en el ataque cerebral agudo. Este avance está relacionado en primer lugar con una mayor participación y compromiso de los profesionales de la salud en sus diferentes áreas para dar respuesta coordinada al ataque cerebral. El PLACA es un plan autonómico que se viene desarrollando desde hace cinco años en Andalucía, contribuyendo así a esta respuesta unitaria con su planificación. Colabora un grupo central formado por expertos de distintas sociedades científicas, coordinados por el Plan Andaluz de Salud y dependiente de la Dirección General del Servicio Andaluz de Salud. En este artículo se presentan los avances conseguidos en los últimos tres años con este plan, así como los objetivos futuros. Actualmente se ha logrado implementar la terapia trombolítica hasta en 55% de los hospitales de la comunidad, con una previsión del 100% para 2010. El incremento del número de trombólisis en los dos últimos años ha sido de más del doble respecto del período anterior. Se expone el importante esfuerzo económico realizado en la divulgación, información de medidas preventivas, formación de profesionales y desarrollo de telemedicina. No obstante, se considera necesario seguir avanzando. Las importantes medidas previstas para los próximos años ayudarán a continuar esta lucha, tratando de dar una respuesta más operativa y rápida, prevenir, y tratar de detener este incremento esperado de incidencia en la población, al mismo tiempo que se analizan mejor los resultados de la actitud terapeútica realizada.(AU)
