Diseño de un panel de indicadores para programas de optimización del uso de antimicrobianos en los Servicios de Urgencias / Design of a panel of indicators for antibiotic stewardship programs in the Emergency Department

Objetivo: desarrollar un panel de indicadores para monitorizar la actividad de los programas de optimización del uso de antimicrobianos en los servicios de urgencias. Métodos: un grupo multidisciplinar formado por expertos en el manejo de la infección en urgencias y en la implantación de programas de optimización de uso de antimicrobianos (PROA) evaluó una propuesta de indicadores utilizando una metodología Delphi modificada. En una primera ronda, cada uno de los expertos clasificó la relevancia de cada indicador propuesto en 2 dimensiones (repercusión asistencial y facilidad de implantación) y 2 atributos (nivel de priorización y periodicidad de medida). La segunda ronda se realizó a partir del cuestionario modificado de acuerdo con las sugerencias planteadas y nuevos indicadores sugeridos por los participantes. Los expertos efectuaron modificaciones en el orden de priorización y calificaron los nuevos indicadores propuestos de la misma manera que en la primera ronda. Resultados: se propusieron un total de 61 potenciales indicadores divididos en 4 grupos: indicadores de consumo, microbiológicos, de proceso y de resultado. Tras el análisis de las puntuaciones y los comentarios realizados en la primera ronda, 31 indicadores fueron clasificados como de alta prioridad, 25 de prioridad intermedia y 5 de baja prioridad. Además se generaron 19 nuevos indicadores. Tras la segunda ronda, se mantuvieron los 61 indicadores inicialmente propuestos y adicionalmente se incorporaron 18 nuevos: 11 como de alta prioridad, 3 como de intermedia y 4 como de baja prioridad. Conclusiones: los expertos consensuaron un panel de indicadores PROA adaptado a los servicios de urgencias priorizados por nivel de relevancia como un elemento de ayuda para el desarrollo de estos programas, que contribuirá a monitorizar la adecuación del uso de antimicrobianos en estas unidades.(AU)

Objective: To develop a panel of indicators to monitor antimicrobial stewardship programs activity in the emergency department. Methods: A multidisciplinary group consisting of experts in the management of infection in emergency departments and the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) evaluated a proposal of indicators using a modified Delphi methodology. In the first round, each expert classified the relevance of each proposed indicators in two dimensions (healthcare impact and ease of implementation) and two attributes (prioritization level and frequency). The second round was conducted based on the modified questionnaire according to the suggestions raised and new indicators suggested. Experts modified the prioritization order and rated the new indicators in the same manner as in the first round. Results: 61 potential indicators divided into four groups were proposed: consumption indicators, microbiological indicators, process indicators, and outcome indicators. After analyzing the scores and comments from the first round, 31 indicators were classified as high priority, 25 as intermediate priority, and 5 as low priority. Moreover, 18 new indicators were generated. Following the second round, all 61 initially proposed indicators were retained, and 18 new indicators were incorporated: 11 classified as high priority, 3 as intermediate priority, and 4 as low priority. Conclusions: The experts agreed on a panel of ASP indicators adapted to the emergency services prioritized by level of relevance. This is as a helpful tool for the development of these programs and will contribute to monitoring the appropriateness of the use of antimicrobials in these units.(AU)

Design of a panel of indicators for antibiotic stewardship programs in the Emergency Department / Diseño de un panel de indicadores para programas de optimización del uso de antimicrobianos en los Servicios de Urgencias

Objetivo: desarrollar un panel de indicadores para monitorizar la actividad de los programas de optimización del uso de antimicrobianos en los servicios de urgencias. Métodos: un grupo multidisciplinar formado por expertos en el manejo de la infección en urgencias y en la implantación de programas de optimización de uso de antimicrobianos (PROA) evaluó una propuesta de indicadores utilizando una metodología Delphi modificada. En una primera ronda, cada uno de los expertos clasificó la relevancia de cada indicador propuesto en 2 dimensiones (repercusión asistencial y facilidad de implantación) y 2 atributos (nivel de priorización y periodicidad de medida). La segunda ronda se realizó a partir del cuestionario modificado de acuerdo con las sugerencias planteadas y nuevos indicadores sugeridos por los participantes. Los expertos efectuaron modificaciones en el orden de priorización y calificaron los nuevos indicadores propuestos de la misma manera que en la primera ronda. Resultados: se propusieron un total de 61 potenciales indicadores divididos en 4 grupos: indicadores de consumo, microbiológicos, de proceso y de resultado. Tras el análisis de las puntuaciones y los comentarios realizados en la primera ronda, 31 indicadores fueron clasificados como de alta prioridad, 25 de prioridad intermedia y 5 de baja prioridad. Además se generaron 19 nuevos indicadores. Tras la segunda ronda, se mantuvieron los 61 indicadores inicialmente propuestos y adicionalmente se incorporaron 18 nuevos: 11 como de alta prioridad, 3 como de intermedia y 4 como de baja prioridad. Conclusiones: los expertos consensuaron un panel de indicadores PROA adaptado a los servicios de urgencias priorizados por nivel de relevancia como un elemento de ayuda para el desarrollo de estos programas, que contribuirá a monitorizar la adecuación del uso de antimicrobianos en estas unidades.(AU)

Objective: To develop a panel of indicators to monitor antimicrobial stewardship programs activity in the emergency department. Methods: A multidisciplinary group consisting of experts in the management of infection in emergency departments and the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) evaluated a proposal of indicators using a modified Delphi methodology. In the first round, each expert classified the relevance of each proposed indicators in two dimensions (healthcare impact and ease of implementation) and two attributes (prioritization level and frequency). The second round was conducted based on the modified questionnaire according to the suggestions raised and new indicators suggested. Experts modified the prioritization order and rated the new indicators in the same manner as in the first round. Results: 61 potential indicators divided into four groups were proposed: consumption indicators, microbiological indicators, process indicators, and outcome indicators. After analyzing the scores and comments from the first round, 31 indicators were classified as high priority, 25 as intermediate priority, and 5 as low priority. Moreover, 18 new indicators were generated. Following the second round, all 61 initially proposed indicators were retained, and 18 new indicators were incorporated: 11 classified as high priority, 3 as intermediate priority, and 4 as low priority. Conclusions: The experts agreed on a panel of ASP indicators adapted to the emergency services prioritized by level of relevance. This is as a helpful tool for the development of these programs and will contribute to monitoring the appropriateness of the use of antimicrobials in these units.(AU)

Design of a panel of indicators for antibiotic stewardship programs in the Emergency Department. / Diseño de un panel de indicadores para programas de optimización del uso de antimicrobianos en los Servicios de Urgencias.

OBJECTIVE: To develop a panel of indicators to monitor antimicrobial stewardship programs activity in the emergency department. METHODS: A multidisciplinary group consisting of experts in the management of infection in emergency departments and the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) evaluated a proposal of indicators using a modified Delphi methodology. In the first round, each expert classified the relevance of each proposed indicators in two dimensions (healthcare impact and ease of implementation) and two attributes (prioritization level and frequency). The second round was conducted based on the modified questionnaire according to the suggestions raised and new indicators suggested. Experts modified the prioritization order and rated the new indicators in the same manner as in the first round. RESULTS: 61 potential indicators divided into four groups were proposed: consumption indicators, microbiological indicators, process indicators, and outcome indicators. After analyzing the scores and comments from the first round, 31 indicators were classified as high priority, 25 as intermediate priority, and 5 as low priority. Moreover, 18 new indicators were generated. Following the second round, all 61 initially proposed indicators were retained, and 18 new indicators were incorporated: 11 classified as high priority, 3 as intermediate priority, and 4 as low priority. CONCLUSIONS: The experts agreed on a panel of ASP indicators adapted to the emergency services prioritized by level of relevance. This is as a helpful tool for the development of these programs and will contribute to monitoring the appropriateness of the use of antimicrobials in these units.

[Translated article] Design of a panel of indicators for antibiotic stewardship programs in the Emergency Department.

OBJECTIVE: To develop a panel of indicators to monitor antimicrobial stewardship programs activity in the emergency department. METHODS: A multidisciplinary group consisting of experts in the management of infection in emergency departments and the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) evaluated a proposal of indicators using a modified Delphi methodology. In the first round, each expert classified the relevance of each proposed indicators in two dimensions (healthcare impact and ease of implementation) and two attributes (prioritisation level and frequency). The second round was conducted based on the modified questionnaire according to the suggestions raised and new indicators suggested. Experts modified the prioritisation order and rated the new indicators in the same manner as in the first round. RESULTS: 61 potential indicators divided into four groups were proposed: consumption indicators, microbiological indicators, process indicators, and outcome indicators. After analysing the scores and comments from the first round, 31 indicators were classified as high priority, 25 as intermediate priority, and 5 as low priority. Moreover, 18 new indicators were generated. Following the second round, all 61 initially proposed indicators were retained, and 18 new indicators were incorporated: 11 classified as high priority, 3 as intermediate priority, and 4 as low priority. CONCLUSIONS: The experts agreed on a panel of ASP Indicators adapted to the emergency services prioritised by level of relevance. This is as a helpful tool for the development of these programs and will contribute to monitoring the appropriateness of the use of antimicrobials in these units.

Administração de anti-infecciosos em pacientes críticos: gestão proativa de riscos / Administration of anti-infectives in critically ill patients: proactive risk management / Administración de antiinfecciosos en pacientes críticos: gestión proactiva del riesgo

Objetivo: analisar a gestão de riscos proativa do processo de administração de anti-infecciosos em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. Método: estudo qualitativo, em pesquisa-ação, com observação participante e grupo focal, realizado de 2019 a 2021. Foi mapeado o processo, analisados os riscos, planejadas ações de melhorias e redesenhado o processo. Resultados: a prescrição ocorria em sistema eletrônico e os registros da administração em impressos. O processo de administração de anti-infecciosos possuía 19 atividades, dois subprocessos, 16 modos de falhas e 23 causas potenciais. Os modos de falhas foram relacionados à assepsia e erro de dose no preparo de anti-infecciosos e as causas apontadas foram a falha humana na violação das técnicas e o lapso de memória. Cinco especialistas redesenharam o processo resultando em alterações de atividades e no sistema. Conclusão: a gestão de riscos proativa aplicada ao processo de administração de anti-infecciosos propiciou identificar riscos, suas causas e priorizar ações de melhorias, o que pode viabilizar tomadas de decisões apropriadas(AU)

Objective: to analyze the proactive risk management of the anti-infective administration process in an Intensive Care Unit. Method: qualitative study, in action research, with participant observation and focus group, from 2019 to 2021. The process was mapped, risks analyzed, improvement actions planned and the process redesigned. Results: the prescription occurred in an electronic system and the administration records in printed form. The anti-infective administration process had 19 activities, two sub-processes, 16 failure modes and 23 potential causes. The failure modes were related to asepsis and dose error in the preparation of anti-infectives and the identified causes were human error in violating techniques and memory lapse. Five specialists redesigned the process resulting in changes in activities and in the system. Conclusion: proactive risk management applied to the anti-infective administration process was effective in identifying risks, their causes and prioritizing improvement actions(AU)

Objetivo: analizar la gestión proactiva de riesgos del proceso de administración de antiinfecciosos en una Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. Método: estudio cualitativo, en investigación-acción, con observación participante y grupo focal, que tuvo lugar del 2019 al 2021. Se mapeó el proceso, se analizaron los riesgos, se planificaron acciones de mejora y se rediseñó el proceso. Resultados: la prescripción ocurrió en sistema electrónico y los registros de administración en forma impresa. El proceso de administración de antiinfecciosos tuvo 19 actividades, dos subprocesos, 16 modos de falla y 23 causas potenciales. Los modos de falla estuvieron relacionados con la asepsia y error de dosis en la preparación de antiinfecciosos y las causas identificadas fueron error humano por violación de técnicas y lapsus de memoria. Cinco especialistas rediseñaron el proceso generando cambios en las actividades y en el sistema. Conclusión: la gestión proactiva de riesgos aplicada al proceso de administración de antiinfecciosos fue efectiva para identificar riesgos, sus causas y priorizar acciones de mejora, lo que puede factibilizar la toma de decisiones adecuadasa(AU)

Agreement between pharmacists and physicians on the assessment of appropriateness of antimicrobial prescribing.

INTRODUCTION: Audits for monitoring the quality of antimicrobial prescribing are a main tool in antimicrobial stewardship programs; however, interobserver reliability has not been conclusively assessed. Our objective was to measure the level of agreement between pharmacists and physicians on the appropriateness of antimicrobials prescribing in hospitals. METHODS: A national multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted of patients who were receiving antimicrobials one day of April 2021. Hospital participation was voluntary, and the study population was randomly selected. Pharmacists and physicians performed a simultaneous, independent assessment of the quality of antimicrobial prescriptions. The observers used an assessment method by which all indicators of the quality of antimicrobial use were considered. Finally, an algorithm was used to rate overall antimicrobial prescribing as appropriate, suboptimal, inappropriate, or not assessable. Gwet's AC1 coefficient was used to assess interobserver agreement. RESULTS: In total, 101 hospitals participated, and 411 hospital antimicrobial prescriptions were reviewed. The strength of agreement was moderate regarding the overall quality of prescribing (AC1=0.51; 95%CI=[0.44-0.58]). A very good level of agreement (AC1>0.80) was observed between pharmacists and physicians in all indicators of the quality, except for duration of treatment, rated as good (AC1=0.79; 95%CI=[0.75-0.83]), and registration on the medical record, rated as fair (AC1=0.34; 95%CI=[0.26-0.43]). The agreement was greater in critical care, onco-hematology, and pediatric units than in medical and surgery units. CONCLUSIONS: In this point prevalence study, a moderate level of agreement was observed between pharmacists and physicians in the evaluation of the appropriateness of antimicrobials prescribing in hospitals.

Análisis de la adecuación de la profilaxis antibiótica en procedimientos quirúrgicos en España. Protocolo del estudio ProA-Q / Analysis of the appropriateness of antibiotic prophylaxis in surgical procedures in Spain. Protocol for the "ProA-Q" study

La profilaxis antibiótica quirúrgica es una de las medidas más útiles para la prevención de la infección de la herida quirúrgica.Objetivoel objetivo de este proyecto es evaluar la adecuación del uso de profilaxis antibiótica en procedimientos quirúrgicos realizados en centros hospitalarios españoles, tanto de forma global como en función del tipo de cirugía realizada. Metodología para ello, se ha diseñado un estudio observacional, retrospectivo, transversal y multicéntrico, donde se recopilarán todas aquellas variables que permitan evaluar la adecuación de la profilaxis antibiótica quirúrgica mediante la comparación del tratamiento prescrito, las recomendaciones recogidas en las guías locales y el documento de consenso de la Sociedad Española de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiología Clínica y la Asociación Española de Cirujanos. Se tendrán en cuenta la indicación, elección del antimicrobiano, dosis, vía de administración y tiempo de infusión, momento de la administración de la primera dosis, redosificación y la duración de la profilaxis. La muestra estará constituida por pacientes que hayan sido intervenidos de forma programada o urgente, en régimen de hospitalización o ambulatorio, en centros hospitalarios de España. Se ha establecido un tamaño muestral de 2.335 pacientes para estimar con una confianza del 95% y una potencia del 80%, un porcentaje de adecuación que se espera esté en torno al 70%. Las diferencias entre las variables se analizarán mediante la prueba t-Student, U de Mann-Whitney, el test Chi2 o test de Fisher, según proceda. El grado de concordancia entre la profilaxis antibiótica recomendada por las guías de los distintos hospitales y la recomendada en la literatura se analizará mediante el cálculo del indicador Kappa de Cohen... (AU)

Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis is one of the most useful measures to prevent surgical wound infection. Objective The aim of this project is to evaluate the appropriateness of the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in surgical procedures performed in Spanish hospitals, both globally and according to the type of surgery performed. Method For this purpose, an observational, retrospective, cross-sectional and multicenter study has been designed to collect all the variables that allow the evaluation of the appropriateness of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis by comparing the prescribed treatment, the recommendations included in the local guidelines and the consensus document of the Spanish Society of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology and the Spanish Association of Surgeons. Indication, choice of antimicrobial, dose, route and duration of administration, timing, re-dosing and duration of the prophylaxis will be taken into account. The sample will consist of patients who underwent scheduled or emergency surgery, either as inpatients or outpatients, in hospitals in Spain. A sample size of 2,335 patients has been established to estimate, with 95% confidence and 80% power, a percentage of appropriateness that is expected to be around 70%. Differences between variables will be analyzed using Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-square test, or Fisher's test, as appropriate. The degree of agreement between the antibiotic prophylaxis recommended by the guidelines of the different hospitals and that recommended in the literature will be analyzed by calculating the Cohen's kappa indicator. Binary logistic regression analysis using generalized linear mixed models will be performed to identify possible factors associated with differences in the appropriateness of antibiotic prophylaxis... (AU)

Soluciones antisépticas en la prevención de infección de herida quirúrgica en pacientes operados por apendicitis aguda complicada prevención de infección de herida quirúrgica

Introducción: La infección de la herida quirúrgica en apendicitis aguda complicada es frecuente. Objetivo: El objetivo fue comparar la solución Dakin y la Superoxidativa para prevenir infecciones de herida quirúrgica en pacientes con apendicitis aguda complicada. Métodos: Estudio comparativo, transversal, en 104 pacientes con apendicitis aguda complicada (Edad media: 36.29 años, 69(66.43%) hombres). Grupo-1: 52 pacientes, con lavado de herida quirúrgica con solución Dakin modificada. Grupo-2: 52 pacientes con solución superoxidativa (Microdacyn®). Se administró ceftriaxona 1 gr antes de la cirugía, se realizó apendicectomía convencional y cierre de pared con Vicryl-1 y Nylon-2/0. Se evaluó herida quirúrgica 7 días después de la operación, registrando presencia de pus, edema, eritema y calor local. Se utilizaron X2 y t de Student. Resultados: Se presentó infección de herida quirúrgica en 11(10.6%) pacientes; 3(5.8%) pacientes del Grupo-1 y 8(15.4%) del Grupo-2 (p=0.1). Conclusión: Ambas soluciones son útiles para prevenir infecciones de herida quirúrgica en pacientes con apendicitis aguda complicada.

Introduction: The infection of the surgical wound in a complicated acute appendicitis is common. Objective: The objective was to compare Dakin and Superoxidative solutions in preventing surgical wound infections in patients with complicated acute appendicitis. Methods: Comparative, cross-sectional study of 104 patients with complicated acute appendicitis (Average age: 36.29 years, 69 (66.43%) men). Group-1: 52 patients, with surgical wound wash using modified Dakin's solution. Group-2: 52 patients with superoxidative solution (Microdacyn®). Ceftriaxone 1 gr was administered before surgery, conventional appendectomy was performed, and the wall was closed with Vicryl-1 and Nylon-2/0. The surgical wound was evaluated 7 days after the operation, noting the presence of pus, edema, erythema, and local heat. Chi-squared (X2) and Student's t-tests were used. Results: Surgical wound infection occurred in 11 (10.6%) patients; 3 (5.8%) patients from Group-1 and 8 (15.4%) from Group-2 (p=0.1). Conclusion: Both solutions are useful in preventing surgical wound infections in patients with complicated acute appendicitis.

Analysis of the appropriateness of antibiotic prophylaxis in surgical procedures in Spain. Protocol for the "ProA-Q" study. / Análisis de la adecuación de la profilaxis antibiótica en procedimientos quirúrgicos en España. Protocolo del estudio ProA-Q.

Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis is one of the most useful measures to prevent surgical wound infection. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this project is to evaluate the appropriateness of the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in surgical procedures performed in Spanish hospitals, both globally and according to the type of surgery performed. METHOD: For this purpose, an observational, retrospective, cross-sectional and multicenter study has been designed to collect all the variables that allow the evaluation of the appropriateness of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis by comparing the prescribed treatment, the recommendations included in the local guidelines and the consensus document of the Spanish Society of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology and the Spanish Association of Surgeons. Indication, choice of antimicrobial, dose, route and duration of administration, timing, re-dosing and duration of the prophylaxis will be taken into account. The sample will consist of patients who underwent scheduled or emergency surgery, either as inpatients or outpatients, in hospitals in Spain. A sample size of 2,335 patients has been established to estimate, with 95% confidence and 80% power, a percentage of appropriateness that is expected to be around 70%. Differences between variables will be analyzed using Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-square test, or Fisher's test, as appropriate. The degree of agreement between the antibiotic prophylaxis recommended by the guidelines of the different hospitals and that recommended in the literature will be analyzed by calculating the Cohen's kappa indicator. Binary logistic regression analysis using generalized linear mixed models will be performed to identify possible factors associated with differences in the appropriateness of antibiotic prophylaxis. DISCUSSION: The results of this clinical study will allow us to focus on specific surgical areas with higher rates of inappropriateness, identify key points of action and guide future strategies for antimicrobial stewardship programs in the area of antibiotic prophylaxis.

Alcohol preparation consumption for hand hygiene in outpatient clinics and Day Hospitals: an integrative review / Consumo de preparação alcoólica para higienização das mãos em ambulatórios e Hospitais-Dia: revisão integrativa / Consumo de preparados alcohólicos para higiene de manos en Hospitales-Día y ambulatorios: revisión integradora

Background and Objective: the alcoholic preparation consumption indicator is a measure that can help monitor compliance with hand hygiene, however there is no guidance regarding the profile for application of consumption reference published by the World Health Organization for many health institutions. Thus, the study sought information available in scientific literature to support the definition of alcohol preparation consumption for hand hygiene in outpatient clinics and Day Hospitals. Method: an integrative review for the period between 2010 and 2021, conducted in the Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, PubMed/MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Database on Nursing and Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences databases, through the Virtual Health Library. Five articles were selected, being divided into two categories: Milliliters of alcoholic preparation for each hand hygiene, identifying the expected average volume of 3 ml, and Consumption of alcohol-based hand rub per patient-day, observing the prevalence of studies in general hospitals. A study brought the perspective regarding consumption in a Nursing Home. Conclusion: in the review, no articles related to outpatient clinics and Day Hospitals were found. The selected studies demonstrate that alcohol preparation consumption for hand hygiene is different depending on the profile of the sector and the patient treated and that both the minimum volume for each hand hygiene and the opportunities are not considered for analysis of the indicator.(AU)

Justificativa e Objetivo: o indicador de consumo de preparação alcoólica é uma medida que pode auxiliar no monitoramento da adesão à higienização das mãos, entretanto não existe direcionamento quanto ao perfil para aplicação da referência de consumo publicada pela Organização Mundial da Saúde para muitas instituições de saúde. Assim, o estudo buscou analisar as informações disponíveis na literatura científica para subsidiar a definição do consumo de preparação alcoólica para higienização das mãos em instituições ambulatoriais e Hospitais-Dia. Método: revisão integrativa referente ao período entre 2010 e 2021, realizada nas bases de dados Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, PubMed/MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Banco de Dados em Enfermagem e Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, através da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. Foram selecionados cinco artigos que abordam o tema, sendo divididos em duas categorias: Mililitros de preparação alcoólica para cada higienização das mãos, identificando-se o volume médio previsto de 3 ml, e Consumo de preparação alcoólica por paciente/dia, observando-se a prevalência de estudos em hospitais gerais. Um estudo trouxe a perspectiva referente ao consumo em uma Instituição de Longa Permanência. Conclusão: na revisão, não foram encontrados artigos relacionados a ambulatórios e Hospitais-Dia. Os estudos selecionados demonstram que o consumo de preparação alcóolica é diferente dependendo do perfil do setor e do paciente atendido e que tanto o volume mínimo para cada higienização das mãos quanto as oportunidades geralmente não são considerados para análise do indicador.

Justificación y Objetivos: el indicador de consumo de preparados alcohólicos es una medida que ayuda a monitorear la adherencia a la higiene de manos, pero no existe una orientación respecto al perfil de aplicación de la referencia publicada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud para muchas instituciones de salud. Así, el estudio buscó información disponible en la literatura científica para sustentar la definición del consumo de preparados alcohólicos en instituciones ambulatorias y Hospitales Día. Método: una revisión integrativa para el período comprendido entre 2010 y 2021, realizada en bases de datos Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, PubMed/MEDLINE; Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Base de Datos de Enfermería y Literatura Latinoamericana y del Caribe en Ciencias de la Salud, a través de la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud. Se seleccionaron cinco artículos que abordaban el tema y se dividieron en dos categorías: Mililitros de preparación alcohólica para cada higiene de manos, identificando el volumen promedio esperado de 3 ml, y Consumo de preparación alcohólica por paciente-día, observando la prevalencia de estudios en hospitales generales. Un estudio trajo la perspectiva sobre el consumo en una Institución de Larga Estancia. Conclusión: en la revisión, no se encontraron artículos relacionados con ambulatorios y Hospitales Día. Los estudios seleccionados demuestran que el consumo de preparados alcohólicos para la higiene de manos es diferente según el perfil del sector y del paciente tratado y que tanto el volumen mínimo como las oportunidades no suelen ser considerados para el análisis del indicador.(AU)

Puntos farmacéuticos clave de la terapia antimicrobiana parenteral domiciliaria: revisión narrativa / Pharmaceutical key points in domiciliar prenteral antimicrobian therapy: narrative review

Introducción: Los buenos resultados de la terapia intravenosa domiciliaria, la mayor complejidad de los pacientes y el aumento de presión hospitalaria provocan que cada vez que los requerimientos técnicos sobre la misma sean más exigentes. Método: De todos los principios activos se realizó una búsqueda ordenada mediante términos MESH buscando: [“principio activo” and stability], [“principio activo” and storage], [“principio activo” and solvent]. Resultados: En este artículo se detallan los aspectos técnicos críticos a la hora de plantear una estrategia de antibioterapia intravenosa a domicilio: se revisan los antimicrobianos (antibióticos, antifúngicos y antivirales) candidatos a ser administrados en el domicilio por vía intravenosa en un paciente ingresado cargo de un servicio de hospitalización a domicilio: se revisan los principios activos candidatos, la concentración a la que se debe administrar, los tiempos de infusión mínimos, las condiciones de conservación, las estabilidades máximas, los solventes compatibles más frecuentes tipo de vía en la que deberíamos administrar según las propiedades fisicoquímicas del fármaco, el dispositivo de administración y la duración prevista del tratamiento. Conclusiones: Es fundamental a la hora de plantear una terapia intravenosa antibiótica domiciliaria que los fármacos se encuentren correctamente acondicionados y seleccionados.(AU)

Introduction: The good results of home intrave-nous therapy, the greater complexity of patients and the increase in hospital pressure cause that every time the technical requirements on it are more demanding. Method: Of all drugs, a search was carried out in order using MESH terms searching: [“drug” and stability], [“drug” and storage], [“drug” and solvent]. Results: This article details the critical technical aspects when considering a home intravenous antibiotic therapy strategy: antimicrobials (an-tibiotics, antifungals and antivirals) candidates to be administered at home intravenously in an inpatient in charge of a home hospitalization service are reviewed: the candidate drugs, the concentration to be administered, the minimum infusion times, storage conditions, maximum stability, the most frequent compatible solvents and the vascular access in which we should ad-minister according to the physicochemical prop-erties of the drug, the delivery device and the expected duration of treatment. Conclusions: It is essential when considering a home antibiotic intravenous therapy that the drugs are correctly conditioned and selected.(AU)

Construção e validação de ferramenta preventiva sobre incompatibilidade medicamentosa em via Y / Construction and validation of a preventive tool on drug incompatibility in the Y-route / Construcción y validación de una herramienta preventiva de incompatibilidad de medicamentos en la ruta Y

Introdução: A terapia com medicamentos endovenosos é muito utilizada nas unidades hospitalares, porém, possui uma elevada chance de incidentes, principalmente quando os medicamentos são administrados simultaneamente em via Y. Essa prática pode resultar em incompatibilidades medicamentosas classificadas em reações físicas e químicas. Objetivo: Construir e validar uma ferramenta preventiva de incompatibilidade medicamentosa em via Y. Método: Estudo metodológico com abordagem quantitativa. Foi desenvolvido em três etapas: Levantamento bibliográfico, construção e diagramação do material e por fim, a validação da ferramenta preventiva. Para validação, a ferramenta preventiva foi submetida ao processo de validação de face e conteúdo por juízes com expertise na temática. Resultados: Construiu-se e validou-se uma ferramenta preventiva através da busca de dados na literatura com a participação de sete juízes especialistas na temática. Os itens avaliativos referentes a tabela de incompatibilidade medicamentosa quanto aos objetivos, estrutura, apresentação e relevância da ferramenta preventiva foi considerada válida, pois foram julgados como adequado pelos especialistas. Conclusão: A validação de conteúdo, foi considerada válida pelos juízes, portanto, espera-se que o material alcance o seu objetivo ao ser aplicado durante a prática clínica. Dessa forma, será disponibilizado à instituição para que seja utilizado, favorecendo a prevenção de danos e contribuindo para a segurança dos pacientes, bem como melhorando a qualidade da assistência e educação em saúde.

Introduction: Intravenous drug therapy is widely used in hospital units, however, it has a high chance of incidents, especially when drugs are administered simultaneously in a Y route. This practice can result in drug incompatibilities classified into physical and chemical reactions. Objective: To build and validate a preventive tool for drug incompatibility in the Y pathway. Method: Methodological study with a quantitative approach. It was developed in three stages: bibliographic survey, construction and layout of the material and finally, the validation of the preventive tool. For validation, the preventive tool was submitted to the face and content validation process by judges with expertise in the subject. Results: A preventive tool was built and validated through the search for data in the literature with the participation of seven expert judges on the subject. The evaluative items referring to the medication incompatibility table regarding the objectives, structure, presentation and relevance of the preventive tool were considered valid, as they were judged as adequate by the specialists. Conclusion: The content validation was considered valid by the judges, therefore, it is expected that the material reaches its objective when applied during clinical practice. In this way, it will be made available to the institution for use, favoring the prevention of damage and contributing to patient safety, as well as improving the quality of health care and education.

Introducción: La farmacoterapia intravenosa es ampliamente utilizada en las unidades hospitalarias, sin embargo, tiene una alta probabilidad de incidencias, especialmente cuando los fármacos se administran simultáneamente en una vía Y. Esta práctica puede dar lugar a incompatibilidades medicamentosas clasificadas en reacciones físicas y químicas. Objetivo: Construir y validar una herramienta preventiva de incompatibilidad de medicamentos en la vía Y. Método: Estudio metodológico con enfoque cuantitativo. Se desarrolló en tres etapas: relevamiento bibliográfico, construcción y diagramación del material y finalmente, la validación de la herramienta preventiva. Para la validación, la herramienta preventiva fue sometida al proceso de validación facial y de contenido por jueces expertos en el tema. Resultados: Se construyó y validó una herramienta preventiva a través de la búsqueda de datos en la literatura con la participación de siete jueces expertos en el tema. Los ítems evaluativos referentes a la tabla de incompatibilidad de medicamentos en relación a los objetivos, estructura, presentación y relevancia de la herramienta preventiva fueron considerados válidos, pues fueron juzgados como adecuados por los especialistas. Conclusiones: La validación del contenido fue considerada válida por los jueces, por lo tanto, se espera que el material alcance su objetivo al ser aplicado durante la práctica clínica. De esta forma, se pondrá a disposición de la institución para su uso, favoreciendo la prevención de daños y contribuyendo a la seguridad del paciente, además de mejorar la calidad de la atención y educación en salud.

Ántrax gigante

Introducción: Se denomina ántrax a la infección de varios folículos pilosos contiguos y es provocada por gérmenes patógenos muy invasivos. Es causado, generalmente, por el Staphylococcus aureus y puede tener repercusión sistémica. Los factores de riesgo para desarrollar esta lesión son: diabetes, obesidad, falta de higiene, inmunosupresión, hiperhidrosis, dermatitis preexistentes. Objetivo: Presentar un paciente con diagnóstico de ántrax gigante. Caso clínico: Paciente femenina de 66 años de edad, con antecedentes de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en tratamiento, que asistió al servicio de Cirugía General por presentar una picadura de insecto en la región inferior de la espalda, la cual fue tratada en el área de salud con antimicrobianos y no resolvió. Se ingresó con el diagnóstico de ántrax gigante y con la administración de anestesia general endovenosa se realizó necrectomía. El postoperatorio transcurrió sin complicaciones y egresó a los siete días. Conclusiones: La rápida atención médica fundamentada en la administración de antimicrobianos de amplio espectro de forma parenteral, las curas locales y el seguimiento ininterrumpido en consulta externa de la paciente con ántrax gigante, asegura la eficacia del tratamiento quirúrgico con total recuperación, sin tener que aplicar injertos.

Introduction: Anthrax is the name given to the infection of several contiguous hair follicles and is caused by highly invasive pathogenic germs. It is generally caused by Staphylococcus aureus and can have systemic repercussions. The risk factors for developing this lesion are: diabetes, obesity, lack of hygiene, immunosuppression, hyperhidrosis, pre-existing dermatitis. Objective: To make the clinical presentation of a patient diagnosed with giant anthrax. Case report: This is a 66-year-old woman, with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus under treatment, who attended the General Surgery service for presenting an insect bite in the lower region of the back, which was treated in the health area with antimicrobials and did not resolve. She was admitted with a diagnosis of giant anthrax and with the administration of general intravenous anesthesia, a necrectomy was performed. The postoperative period was uncomplicated and she was discharged after seven days. Conclusions: The immediate medical care based on the parenteral administration of broad-spectrum antimicrobials, local cures and uninterrupted follow-up in the outpatient clinic of the patient with giant anthrax, ensures the effectiveness of the surgical treatment with full recovery, without having to apply grafts.

Biofilme em parafusos ortopédicos prontos para uso adquiridos por meio de sistema de consiganação/comodato / Biopelícula en tornillos ortopédicos listos para uso adquiridos por medio del sistema de consignación/comodato / Biofilm on patient-ready orthopaedic screws acquired through the loaner system

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a integridade da superfície e as condições microbiológicas de parafusos prontos para uso em bandejas ortopédicas após múltiplos processamentos. Métodos Após o processamento completo, as bandejas utilizadas em cirurgias de pequenos fragmentos, fornecidas por meio de sistema de consignação/comodato em um hospital brasileiro, foram selecionadas aleatoriamente durante quatro meses. Os parafusos mais utilizados (números 14, 16 e 18 - Grupo 1) e menos utilizados (números 10 e 38 - Grupo 2), portanto, os mais e menos expostos a agentes biológicos, químicos e físicos, foram aleatoriamente removidos e submetidos a inspeção visual (n=126), seguido de cultura bacteriana (n=6 parafusos/bandeja, 9 bandejas), teste de proteínas (n=6 parafusos/bandeja, 9 bandejas) e Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV) (n=2 parafusos/bandeja, 9 bandejas). As culturas positivas foram submetidas a métodos automatizados de identificação bacteriana e suscetibilidade antimicrobiana. Resultados Foram detectadas ranhuras em 8,7% dos parafusos, predominantemente no Grupo 2 (8/11). Proteína residual foi detectada em 96,3%, e não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa na quantidade de proteína entre os grupos (P=0,07). Crescimento bacteriano foi identificado em 3/54 parafusos. Danos na superfície e presença de sujidade foram visualizados em todos os parafusos submetidos a MEV. Formação de biofilmes extensos foi detectada em oito parafusos, três do Grupo 1 e cinco do Grupo 2. Conclusão Recuperação de bactérias viáveis, acúmulo de biofilme e danos na superfície foram detectados nos parafusos prontos para uso. Os parafusos costumam permanecer nas bandejas cirúrgicas e serem submetidos a múltiplos processamento, sendo expostos a contaminação e danos repetidas vezes. Esses achados apontam para a necessidade de discutir e repensar a forma como esses implantes de uso único são atualmente disponibilizados para cirurgias.

Resumen Objetivo Evaluar la integridad de la superficie y las condiciones microbiológicas de tornillos listos para uso en bandejas ortopédicas después de múltiples procesamientos. Métodos Después del procesamiento completo, fueron seleccionadas aleatoriamente durante cuatro meses las bandejas utilizadas en cirugías de pequeños fragmentos, proporcionadas mediante el sistema de consignación/comodato en un hospital brasileño. Los tornillos más utilizados (números 14, 16 y 18 - Grupo 1) y menos utilizados (números 10 y 38 - Grupo 2), por lo tanto, los más y menos expuestos a agentes biológicos, químicos y físicos, fueron quitados aleatoriamente y sometidos a inspección visual (n=126), seguido de cultivo bacteriano (n=6 tornillos/bandeja, 9 bandejas), prueba de proteínas (n=6 tornillos/bandeja, 9 bandejas) y microscopía electrónica de barrido (MEB) (n=2 tornillos/bandeja, 9 bandejas). Los cultivos positivos fueron sometidos a métodos automatizados de identificación bacteriana y susceptibilidad antimicrobiana. Resultados Se detectaron ranuras en el 8,7 % de los tornillos, predominantemente en el Grupo 2 (8/11). Se detectó proteína residual en el 96,3 % y no se encontró diferencia estadísticamente significativa en la cantidad de proteína entre los grupos (P=0,07). En 3/54 tornillos se identificó crecimiento bacteriano. Se visualizaron daños en la superficie y presencia de suciedad en todos los tornillos sometidos a MEB. En ocho tornillos se detectó la formación de biopelículas, tres del Grupo 1 y cinco del Grupo 2. Conclusión Se detectó recuperación de bacterias viables, acumulación de biopelícula y daños en la superficie en los tornillos listos para uso. Los tornillos suelen permanecer en las bandejas quirúrgicas y son sometidos a múltiples procesamientos, donde están expuestos a contaminación y daños repetidas veces. Estos descubrimientos señalan la necesidad de discutir y repensar la forma como estos implantes de uso único se ponen a disposición para cirugía actualmente.

Abstract Objective Assess the surface integrity and microbiological conditions of patient-ready screws in orthopaedic trays that had been multiply reprocessed. Methods After full reprocessing, clinical trays used for small fragment surgery provided through a loaner system to a Brazilian hospital were randomly selected during four months. The most (numbers 14, 16 and 18 - Group 1) and least (numbers 10 and 38 - Group 2) frequently implanted screws, therefore, the ones estimated to be the most and least exposed to biological, chemical and physical agents, were randomly removed and subjected to visual inspection (n=126), followed by bacterial culture (n=6 screws/tray, 9 trays), protein test (n=6 screws/tray, 9 trays) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) (n=2 screws/tray, 9 trays). Positive cultures were subjected to automated bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility tests. Results Grooves were detected on 8.7% screws, predominantly in Group 2 (8/11). Residual protein was detected on 96,3%, and there was no statistically significant difference in the amount of protein between the groups (P=0.07). Bacterial growth was identified in 3/54 screws. Surface damage and soil were visualized on all screws subjected to SEM. Extensive biofilms were detected on eight screws, three from Group 1 and five from Group 2. Conclusion Recovery of bacteria, biofilm accumulation and surface damage were detected on patient-ready screws. Screws frequently remain in surgical trays for multiple reprocessing; thus they are repeatedly exposed to contamination and damage. These findings point to the need to discuss and review the way these single-use implants are currently made available for surgeries.

Lock terapia na prevenção e tratamento da infecção da corrente sanguínea associada ao cateter vascular: revisão integrativa / Terapia de bloqueo en la prevención y tratamiento de infecciones del torrente sanguíneo asociadas al catéter vascular: revisión integradora / Lock therapy in prevention and treatment of catheter-associated bloodstream infection: integrative review

Resumo Objetivo Sintetizar o conhecimento sobre o uso da lock terapia na prevenção e no tratamento da infecção da corrente sanguínea associada ao dispositivo de acesso vascular central de longa permanência em pacientes adultos e idosos hospitalizados. Métodos Revisão integrativa com busca nas bases de dados CINAHL, Cochrane Central, Embase, LILACS, PubMed, Scopus e Web of Science, no período de 1º janeiro de 2010 a 28 de setembro de 2021 sem restrições de idioma. Os dados foram analisados de forma descritiva. Resultados Foram identificados 16 estudos sendo seis (37,5%) sobre o uso da lock terapia como prevenção de infecção associada ao dispositivo de acesso vascular central e dez (62,5%) sobre tratamento. Os artigos sobre prevenção relataram o uso de soluções não antibióticas. Nove dos dez estudos que abordaram a lock terapia como tratamento, utilizaram soluções antibióticas. Dois estudos avaliaram a eficácia da lock terapia em curta duração (de três a quatro dias), sete em maior duração (entre 10 e 14 dias) e um não especificou a duração. Cada estudo descreveu uma técnica de intervenção e o tempo de permanência da solução intraluminal. Em relação ao risco de viés, foram avaliados como baixo risco: cinco ensaios clínicos randomizados, dois ensaios clínicos sem randomização e oito estudos observacionais. Apenas um estudo observacional foi classificado como risco moderado. Conclusão Na prevenção, identificou-se o uso de soluções não antibióticas como o etanol. Para o tratamento, foi utilizada a daptomicina endovenosa. Enquanto os estudos incluídos nessa revisão sobre prevenção não demonstraram evidência estatística, os dez estudos sobre tratamento demonstraram que a lock terapia é um complemento eficaz ao tratamento sistêmico, apresentando boas taxas de salvamento do cateter.

Resumen Objetivo Sintetizar el conocimiento sobre el uso de la terapia de bloqueo en la prevención y tratamiento de infecciones del torrente sanguíneo asociadas al dispositivo de acceso vascular central de larga permanencia en pacientes adultos y adultos mayores hospitalizados. Métodos Revisión integradora con búsqueda en las bases de datos CINAHL, Cochrane Central, Embase, LILACS, PubMed, Scopus y Web of Science, en el período del 1 de enero de 2010 al 28 de septiembre de 2021 sin restricción de idioma. Los datos fueron analizados de forma descriptiva. Resultados Se identificaron 16 estudios, de los cuales seis (37,5 %) trataban sobre el uso de la terapia de bloqueo como prevención de infecciones asociadas al dispositivo de acceso vascular central y diez (62,5 %) sobre tratamiento. En los artículos sobre prevención se relató el uso de soluciones no antibióticas. En nueve de los diez estudios que abordaban la terapia de bloqueo como tratamiento, se utilizaron soluciones antibióticas. En dos estudios se evaluó la eficacia de la terapia de bloqueo de corta duración (de tres a cuatro días), siete de mayor duración (entre 10 y 14 días) y uno sin especificar la duración. En cada estudio se describió una técnica de intervención y el tiempo de permanencia de la solución intraluminal. Con relación al riesgo de sesgo, fueron evaluados con riesgo bajo: cinco ensayos clínicos aleatorizados, dos ensayos clínicos no aleatorizados y ocho estudios observacionales. Solo un estudio observacional fue clasificado con riesgo moderado. Conclusión Para la prevención, se identificó el uso de soluciones no antibióticas como el etanol. Para el tratamiento, se utilizó la daptomicina intravenosa. Aunque los estudios incluidos en esta revisión sobre prevención no hayan demostrado evidencia estadística, los diez estudios sobre tratamiento demostraron que la terapia de bloqueo es un complemento eficaz para el tratamiento sistémico y presentó buenos índices de salvamento del catéter.

Abstract Objective To synthesize knowledge on the use of lock therapy for prevention and treatment of long-term central vascular access devices-associated bloodstream infection in hospitalized adult and elderly patients. Methods Integrative review conducted in CINAHL, Cochrane Central, Embase, LILACS, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, from January 1st, 2010 to September 28th, 2021, without language restrictions. Data were analyzed descriptively. Results Sixteen studies were identified, six (37.5%) on the use of lock therapy for prevention of bloodstream infection associated with central vascular access devices, and ten (62.5%) on treatment. The articles on prevention reported the use of non-antibiotic solutions. Nine of the ten studies that addressed lock therapy as treatment used antibiotic solutions. Two studies assessed the effectiveness of lock therapy in a short duration (three to four days), seven in a longer duration (between 10 and 14 days), and one did not specify the length of time. Each study described an intervention technique and the length of stay of the intraluminal solution. Regarding the risk of bias, five randomized clinical trials, two non-randomized clinical trials, and eight observational studies were rated as low risk. Only one observational study was classified as moderate risk. Conclusion The use of non-antibiotic solutions such as ethanol was identified for prevention of bloodstream infection. For treatment, intravenous daptomycin was used. While the studies included in this review on prevention did not show statistical evidence, the ten studies on treatment demonstrated that lock therapy is an effective complement to systemic treatment, showing good catheter salvage rates.

Efectividad de antimicrobianos como coadyuvantes del raspado y alisado radicular en el tratamiento de la periodontitis del adulto

Fundamento: existen escasos estudios que evalúen la aplicación subgingival de antimicrobianos en el tratamiento de la periodontitis del adulto. Objetivo: evaluar la efectividad de antimicrobianos como coadyuvantes del raspado y alisado radicular en el tratamiento de la periodontitis leve y moderada del adulto. Métodos: estudio cuasiexperimental de intervención terapéutica, realizado en la Clínica Estomatológica de Santiago de Cuba, entre noviembre 2018 y septiembre 2021, sobre 144 pacientes con diagnóstico de periodontitis crónica leve y moderada. Mediante el método probabilístico aleatorio simple, se conformaron tres grupos con 48 integrantes, de forma voluntaria. El grupo control tratado con el raspado y alisado radicular y dos grupos de estudio en que, además, se aplicó una concentración subgingival de tetraciclina y azitromicina, respectivamente. Los pacientes fueron examinados y evaluados a los siete días, al mes y tres meses. Se empleó el análisis de varianza ANOVA para evaluar la igualdad de medias y la prueba ji-cuadrado para la efectividad de curación con un 95 % de confiabilidad. Resultados: hubo reducción de profundidad de sondaje y mayor ganancia de inserción clínica en los tres grupos, pero a favor de los grupos de estudio. Todas las terapias fueron efectivas, pero obtuvo mayor curación el grupo dos (RAR + Tetraciclina) con 97,9 %. Conclusiones: las aplicaciones subgingivales de tetraciclina y azitromicina resultaron efectivas como coadyuvantes del raspado y alisado radicular en el tratamiento de la periodontitis leve y moderada del adulto; con la tetraciclina se logró mayor mejoramiento de parámetros clínicos, disminución de profundidad de sondaje, ganancia de inserción clínica y menor tiempo de curación.

Background: there are few studies that evaluate the subgingival application of antimicrobials in adult periodontitis. Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of antimicrobials as contributing for scaling and root planing in the treatment of mild and moderate periodontitis in adults. Methods: quasi-experimental study of therapeutic intervention, carried out at the Santiago de Cuba Stomatological Clinic, between November 2018 and September 2021, on 144 patients diagnosed with mild and moderate chronic periodontitis. Using the simple random probabilistic method, three groups with 48 members were formed voluntarily. The control group treated with scaling and root planing and two study groups in which, in addition, a subgingival concentration of tetracycline and azithromycin, respectively, was applied. The patients were examined and evaluated at seven days, one month and three months. ANOVA analysis of variance was used to evaluate the equality of means and the chi-square test for the effectiveness of healing with 95% reliability. Results: there was a reduction in probing depth and greater gain in clinical attachment in the three groups, but in favor of the study groups. All therapies were effective, but group two (RAR + Tetracycline) obtained a greater cure with 97.9%. Conclusions: subgingival applications of tetracycline and azithromycin were effective as adjuvants for scaling and root planing in mild and moderate periodontitis in adults; Tetracycline achieved greater improvement in clinical parameters, decreased probing depth, gain in clinical attachment, and shorter healing time.

Perfil microbiológico em pacientes hospitalizados por queimaduras / Microbiological profile in patients hospitalized for burns

Introdução: As lesões por queimaduras são um problema de saúde global que atinge todas as faixas etárias, não só pela frequência com que ocorrem, mas também pela gravidade. Podem ser incapacitantes, ter alta mortalidade e, ao mesmo tempo, gerar um impacto econômico desfavorável para o país. O objetivo é descrever o perfil microbiológico de pacientes hospitalizados por queimaduras. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, longitudinal e prospectivo no Hospital Provincial Clínico Cirúrgico Celia Sánchez Manduley, Cuba, de julho de 2017 a junho de 2020. Foram estudadas amostras de cultura, positividade, microrganismos isolados e sensibilidade antimicrobiana. Resultados: O estudo mostrou que as amostras de lesões cutâneas por queimaduras (130) foram predominantes e delas 58,46% foram positivas; Staphylococcus aureus, com 51,73%, foi o germe mais isolado; sensibilidade à amicacina de 55,56% e vancomicina 51,11%; a sobrevida foi alta. Conclusão: Predominou a positividade nas amostras de cultura de pele queimada, principalmente Staphylococcus aureus, e uma alta sensibilidade a poucos antimicrobianos.

Introduction: Injuries caused by burns are a global health problem that affects all age groups, not only because of the frequency in which they occur but according to their severity. They can be disabling and have high mortality, and at the same time, generate an unfavorable economic impact on the country. The objective is to describe the microbiological profile of burned hospitalized patients. Methods: A descriptive, longitudinal, and prospective study was carried out at the Provincial Clinical Surgical Celia Sánchez Manduley Hospital from July 2017 to June 2020. Microbiology culture, positivity, isolated microorganisms, and antimicrobial sensitivity were studied. Results: The study showed that the culture microbiology of skin lesions due to burns (130 samples) were predominant, and of them, 58.46% were positive, Staphylococcus aureus with 51.73% was the most isolated germ; sensitivity to amikacin of 55.56% and vancomycin 51.11%; survival was high. Conclusions: The positivity in the culture microbiology of burned skin, mainly Staphylococcus aureus, and high sensitivity to few antimicrobials predominated.

Estudio PAUSATE: Prevalencia y adecuación del uso hospitalario de antimicrobianos en España / PAUSATE Study: Prevalence and appropriateness of the use of antimicrobials in Spanish hospitals

Objetivo: Conocer la prevalencia y el grado de adecuación del usode antimicrobianos en los hospitales españoles mediante una revisiónsistemática transversal realizada por farmacéuticos.Método: Estudio multicéntrico, nacional, transversal sobre el 10% de lospacientes ingresados en los hospitales participantes un día del mes deabril de 2021. La participación de los hospitales fue voluntaria y la selección de la población aleatoria. De la población se disgregó la muestrade estudio, constituida por los pacientes que recibían el día del corte almenos un antimicrobiano perteneciente a los grupos J01, J02, J04, J05AB,J05AD y J05AH del Sistema de Clasificación Anatómica, Terapéutica yQuímica. Sobre la muestra de estudio, el farmacéutico realizó un registroy evaluación de la adecuación del tratamiento antimicrobiano siguiendouna metódica propuesta y validada por el Grupo de trabajo de AtenciónFarmacéutica al Paciente con Enfermedad Infecciosa de la Sociedad Española de Farmacia Hospitalaria. La metódica de evaluación consideró cadauna de las dimensiones que conforman la prescripción del antimicrobiano eincluyó un algoritmo para calificar la prescripción global como adecuada,mejorable, inadecuada y no valorable. (AU)

Objective: To determine the prevalence and appropriateness of antimicrobial use in Spanish hospitals through a pharmacist-led systematiccross-sectional review.Method: A nationwide multicenter cross-sectional study was conductedon 10% of the patients admitted to the participating hospitals on one dayin April 2021. Hospital participation was voluntary, and the populationwas randomly selected. The study sample was made up of patients who,on the day of the study, received at least one antimicrobial belonging togroups J01, J02, J04, J05AB, J05AD or J05AH in the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System. The pharmacist in charge madea record and carried out an evaluation of the appropriateness of antimicrobial use following a method proposed and validated by the Pharmaceutical Care of Patients with Infectious Diseases Working Group of theSpanish Society of Hospital Pharmacy. The evaluation method consideredeach of the items comprising antimicrobial prescriptions. An algorithm wasused to assess prescriptions as appropriate, suboptimal, inappropriateand unevaluable. (AU)

Dispensación de antibióticos en un instituto de seguridad social universitario. Corrientes, Argentina. 2020

Objetivo Caracterizar la dispensa de antibióticos a pacientes ambulatorios en un instituto de seguridad social universitario durante el año 2020. Método Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo-correlacional de utilización de medicamentos. Para cuantificar la dispensa, se utilizó la dosis diaria definida (DDD) por 1 000 habitantes por día (DHD) y la unidad de dosis, recomendadas por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), y el valor intrínseco terapéutico potencial como indicador cualitativo, según Laporte y Tognoni. Resultados Se incluyeron 4 748 dispensaciones ambulatorias. Edad promedio: 42 años; rango: 0-94 años, con predominio del sexo femenino (55%). La mayoría pertenecían al grupo de las penicilinas (51,3%) con predominio de amoxicilina en asociaciones a dosis fija o como monofármaco (48,3%), seguida por los macrólidos (21,0%) y las fluoroquinolonas (17,0%). Se pudo apreciar un consumo potencial de 7,7 DHD, lo cual implica que, en promedio, 7 de cada 1 000 afiliados de la institución estuvo expuesto a estos agentes diariamente, con predominio de amoxicilina asociada a ácido clavulánico (2,2 DHD). Conclusión La población general de universitarios estuvo expuesta a una prescripción alta de amoxicilina en asociaciones a dosis fijas, algunas de valor inaceptable o relativa, así como también a los nuevos macrólidos y fluoroquinolonas de segunda y tercera generación. Esto requiere especial atención, porque el consumo indiscriminado a nivel ambulatorio de antibióticos de amplio espectro podría convertirse en un factor de riesgo para el desarrollo de resistencia bacteriana; implica, además, un riesgo en la aparición de eventos adversos serios y un incremento en el gasto sanitario.

Objective To characterize the dispensing of antibiotics to outpatients of a university social security institute during the year 2020. Methods An observational, descriptive-correlational study of drug use was carried out. To quantify the dispensation, the defined daily dose (DDD) per 1 000 inhabitants per day (DHD) and the dose unit, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), were used. The classification of potential therapeutic intrinsic value, by Laporte and Tognoni, was used as a qualitative indicator. Results A total of 4 748 outpatient dispensations of antibiotics were included, 55% for the female sex. Average age: 42 years; range: 0-94 years. The majority belonged to the penicillin group (51.3%) with a predominance of amoxicillin (48.3%) in fixed-dose associations or mono-drug, followed by macrolides (21.0%) and fluoroquinolones (17.0%). A potential consumption of 7.7 DHD was observed, which implies that, on average, 7 out of every 1 000 members of the institution were exposed to these agents daily with a predominance of amoxicillin associated with clavulanic acid (2.2 DHD). Conclusion The general population of university students was exposed to high fixed-dose associations prescription of amoxicillin, some of relative or unacceptable potential therapeutic intrinsic value, as well as to the new macrolides and second or third generation of fluoroquinolones. This requires special attention because the indiscriminate outpatient use of broad-spectrum antibiotics could become a risk factor for the development of bacterial resistance. It also implies a higher risk of serious adverse events and an increase in healthcare costs.

Recomendaciones del uso de antimicrobianos en heridas crónicas / Recommendations on the application of antimicrobials in chronic wounds

En este artículo, basado en el documento técnico n.º VIII del GNEAUPP, se actualizan algunos conceptos relacionados con los antimicrobianos y se añaden nuevas herramientas terapéuticas para prevenir y luchar frente a uno de los factores más importantes que impiden que cicatrice una herida: los problemas relacionados con los microorganismos, clásicamente la infección y, ahora, también el impacto de los biofilms. Se asume el sistema propio del GNEAUPP de gradación de la evidencia, que clasifica la fuerza de la recomendación en alta, moderada o baja. Los antimicrobianos analizados mediante su modo de actuación, presentación comercial, recomendaciones de uso, contraindicaciones y efectividad sobre el biofilm son: el alcohol, la clorhexidina, el hipoclorito sódico, la octenidina, la plata y los yodóforos. También los efectos de los llamados agentes antibiofilm, aunque la mayoría se han realizado in vitro. Para finalizar, se realizan una serie de recomendaciones dirigidas a los investigadores para generar nuevas evidencias relacionadas con los antimicrobianos y su aplicabilidad clínica (AU)

This article, based on GNEAUPP Technical Paper No. VIII, updates some concepts related to antimicrobials and adds new therapeutic tools to prevent and fight against one of the most important factors that prevent wound healing: problems related to microorganisms, classically infection and now also the impact of biofilms. The GNEAUPP's own evidence grading system is used, which classifies the strength of the recommendation as high, moderate or low. The antimicrobials analyzed in terms of their mode of action, commercial presentation, recommendations for use, contraindications and effectiveness on biofilm are: alcohol, chlorhexidine, sodium hypochlorite, octenidine, silver and iodophors. Also the effects of the so-called antibiofilm agents, although most of them have been performed in vitro. Finally, a series of recommendations are made to researchers to generate new evidence related to antimicrobials and their clinical applicability (AU)