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Rev. esp. anestesiol. reanim ; 70(10): 561-568, Dic. 2023. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-228132

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Antecedentes y objetivo: Los pacientes con infección por SARS-CoV-2 pueden presentar afectación cardiovascular, incluyendo miocarditis, arritmias y prolongación del intervalo QT. Nuestro objetivo fue evaluar el impacto de la COVID-19 y su tratamiento en la repolarización ventricular y el desarrollo de arritmias en pacientes críticos. Material y métodos: Estudio de cohortes retrospectivo de pacientes críticos con infección confirmada por SARS-CoV-2 durante un periodo de 3meses. Se registraron los datos clínicos relevantes y el tratamiento específico administrado para la COVID-19. Se consideró QTc prolongado cuando medía ≥460ms en mujeres y ≥450ms en hombres. Se registró la incidencia y el tipo de arritmias durante el mismo periodo. Resultados: Se evaluaron 77 pacientes con una edad media de 62±13años: 20 mujeres y 57 hombres. El 60% de los pacientes eran hipertensos, el 52% presentaban un IMC>30 y el 70% desarrollaron fracaso renal agudo durante el ingreso. El 56% de los pacientes presentaron prolongación del QTc. El 44% presentaron algún tipo de arritmia durante su estancia en la UCI, siendo en el 21% arritmias auriculares. La mortalidad global fue del 53%, sin diferencias entre los pacientes con o sin QTc prolongado. Conclusiones: En nuestra serie, una elevada proporción de pacientes críticos con COVID-19 han presentado QTc prolongado y arritmias. Los factores implicados se han relacionado con la elevación de biomarcadores cardiacos, la propia afectación miocárdica del virus y la medicación concomitante recibida en la UCI.(AU)


Introduction and objective: Patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection may present cardiovascular involvement including myocarditis, arrhythmias and QT interval prolongation. Our objective was to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 and its treatment on ventricular repolarization and development of arrhythmias in critically ill patients. Material and methods: Retrospective cohort study of critically ill COVID-19 patients during a 3-month period in whom at least one ECG was available. Relevant clinical data and specific treatment administered for COVID-19 were recorded. Prolonged QTc was considered prolonged when it measured ≥460ms in women and ≥450ms in men. The incidence and type of arrhythmias during the same period were recorded. Results: A total of 77 patients with a mean age of 62±13years, 20 women and 57 men, were evaluated. Sixty percent of the patients were hypertensive, 52% had a BMI>30, and 70% developed acute renal failure during admission. Some 56% of the patients presented QTc prolongation. Forty-four percent presented some type of arrhythmia during their stay in the ICU, 21% of which were atrial arrhythmias. Overall mortality was 53%, with no differences between patients with or without prolonged QTc. Conclusions: In our series, a high proportion of critical patients with COVID-19 presented prolonged QTc and arrhythmias. The factors involved have been related to the elevation of cardiac biomarkers, the myocardial involvement of the virus and concomitant medication received in the ICU.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Long QT Syndrome , /drug therapy , Arrhythmias, Cardiac/drug therapy , Cohort Studies , Long QT Syndrome/epidemiology , Retrospective Studies , /complications
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Rev. esp. anestesiol. reanim ; 70(9): 509-535, Noviembre 2023. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-227061

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Este grupo es producto del acuerdo de colaboración firmado por la Sociedad de Medicina Intensiva de Madrid (SOMIAMA) y la Sociedad de Anestesiología, Reanimación y Terapéutica del Dolor de Madrid (SAR MADRID), por el que las organizaciones acordaron crear grupos de trabajo conjuntos para mejorar la atención al paciente crítico.El dolor, el malestar, la agitación y el delirio causan sufrimiento, retrasan el alta y pueden provocar complicaciones graves en los pacientes ingresados en las unidades de cuidados críticos médicos y quirúrgicos y en las unidades de cuidados postanestésicos. Los principales objetivos en este tipo de unidades incluyen: asegurar el confort de los pacientes que sufren o se recuperan de una enfermedad crítica. Evitar las complicaciones asociadas a las medidas, sobre todo farmacológicas, adoptadas para asegurar ese confort. (AU)


This group is a product of the collaboration agreement signed by Sociedad de Medicina Intensiva de Madrid (SOMIAMA) and Sociedad de Anestesiología, Reanimación y Terapéutica del Dolor de Madrid (SAR MADRID), under which the organisations agreed to create joint working groups to improve critical patient care.Pain, discomfort, agitation, and delirium cause suffering, delay discharge, and can lead to serious complications in patients admitted to medical and surgical critical care units and post-anaesthesia care units. The main objectives in this type of unit include: Ensuring the comfort of patients suffering or recovering from a critical illness. Avoiding complications associated with the measures, particularly pharmacological, taken to ensure that comfort. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Pain Management/methods , Analgesia/methods , Conscious Sedation/methods , Intensive Care Units , Emergence Delirium/therapy
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim (Engl Ed) ; 70(10): 561-568, 2023 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37717632

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INTRODUCTION: Patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection may present cardiovascular involvement including myocarditis, arrhythmias and QT interval prolongation. Our objective was to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 and its treatment on ventricular repolarization and development of arrhythmias in critically ill patients. METHODS: Retrospective cohort study of critically ill COVID-19 patients during a 3-month period in whom at least one ECG was available. Relevant clinical data and specific treatment administered for COVID-19 were recorded. Prolonged QTc was considered prolonged when it measured ≥ 460 ms in women and ≥450 ms in men. The incidence and type of arrhythmias during the same period were recorded. RESULTS: A total of 77 patients with a mean age of 62 ±â€¯13 years, 20 women and 57 men, were evaluated. Sixty percent of the patients were hypertensive, 52% had a BMI > 30, and 70% developed acute renal failure during admission. Some 56% of the patients presented QTc prolongation. Forty-four percent presented some type of arrhythmia during their stay in the ICU, 21% of which were atrial arrhythmias. Overall mortality was 53%, with no differences between patients with or without prolonged QTc. CONCLUSIONS: In our series, a high proportion of critical patients with COVID-19 presented prolonged QTc and arrhythmias. The factors involved have been related to the elevation of cardiac biomarkers, the myocardial involvement of the virus and concomitant medication received in the ICU.


Subject(s)
COVID-19 , Long QT Syndrome , Male , Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , COVID-19/complications , COVID-19/epidemiology , Cohort Studies , Retrospective Studies , Critical Illness , Pandemics , Prevalence , SARS-CoV-2 , Long QT Syndrome/epidemiology , Long QT Syndrome/complications , Arrhythmias, Cardiac/epidemiology , Arrhythmias, Cardiac/etiology
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim (Engl Ed) ; 70(9): 509-535, 2023 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37742996

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This group is a product of the collaboration agreement signed by SOMIAMA (Sociedad de Medicina Intensiva de Madrid) and SAR MADRID (Sociedad de Anestesiología, Reanimación y Terapéutica del Dolor de Madrid) under which the organisations agreed to create joint working groups to improve critical patient care. Pain, discomfort, agitation, and delirium cause suffering, delay discharge, and can lead to serious complications in patients admitted to medical and surgical critical care units and post-anaesthesia care units. The main objectives in this type of unit include: Ensuring the comfort of patients suffering or recovering from a critical illness.Avoiding complications associated with the measures, particularly pharmacological, taken to ensure that comfort.


Subject(s)
Analgesia , Anesthesia , Delirium , Humans , Delirium/prevention & control , Intensive Care Units , Pain
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37580222

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OBJECTIVE: To describe changes in pulmonary mechanics when changing from supine position (SP) to prone position (PP) in mechanically ventilated (MV) patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) due to severe COVID-19. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort. SETTING: Intensive Care Unit of the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (Mexico City). PATIENTS: COVID-19 patients on MV due to ARDS, with criteria for PP. INTERVENTION: Measurement of pulmonary mechanics in patients on SP to PP, using esophageal manometry. MAIN VARIABLES OF INTEREST: Changes in lung and thoracic wall mechanics in SP and PP RESULTS: Nineteen patients were included. Changes during first prone positioning were reported. Reductions in lung stress (10.6 vs 7.7, p=0.02), lung strain (0.74 vs 0.57, p=0.02), lung elastance (p=0.01), chest wall elastance (p=0.003) and relation of respiratory system elastances (p=0.001) were observed between patients when changing from SP to PP. No differences were observed in driving pressure (p=0.19) and transpulmonary pressure during inspiration (p=0.70). CONCLUSIONS: Changes in pulmonary mechanics were observed when patients were comparing values of supine position with measurements obtained 24h after prone positioning. Esophageal pressure monitoring may facilitate ventilator management despite patient positioning.

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Rev. chil. infectol ; 40(3): 257-264, jun. 2023. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1515132

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INTRODUCCIÓN: La pandemia por COVID-19 es un problema de salud mundial. Habitualmente cursa con sintomatología leve y 5% de los afectados evoluciona a cuadros graves que requieren de cuidados intensivos. OBJETIVO: Determinar el perfil clínico, la mortalidad y factores asociados a la misma en pacientes con COVID-19 ingresados al Departamento de Cuidados Intensivos de Adultos, del Hospital de Clínicas de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Paraguay, entre agosto de 2020 a agosto de 2021. PACIENTES Y MÉTODO: Se realizó un estudio observacional analítico de corte transverso. Los datos se obtuvieron a partir de las historias clínicas de los pacientes. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 214 pacientes críticos entre 21 y 85 años de edad (mediana 54 años), 57,9% del sexo masculino, 85% provenientes del Departamento Central y Asunción. La mortalidad global fue de 38,3%. Se asociaron significativamente con la mortalidad una edad ≥ 60 años, las comorbilidades (diabetes mellitus, cardiopatía, enfermedad renal crónica), los índices de gravedad (APACHE II, SOFA, inicial), procalcitonina elevada, utilización de vasopresor, asistencia respiratoria mecánica y utilización del decúbito prono; así como la presencia de SDRA y el requerimiento de depuración extrarenal. En el análisis multivariado (por regresión logística) los factores de riesgo de mortalidad independientes fueron: la edad mayor de 60 años, la utilización de noradrenalina y depuración extra-renal durante la hospitalización. CONCLUSIÓN: Nuestra mortalidad es similar a la reportada internacionalmente. Los factores de riesgo de mortalidad identificados muestran una población con mayores posibilidades de un desenlace desfavorable.


BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic is a world health issue. Generally, it is with mild and around 5% evolves to a severe disease that requires intensive care. AIM: To determine the clinical profile, mortality and associated factors in COVID-19 patients admitted at the Adult Intensive Care Department at the Hospital de Clinicas, between August 2020 and August 2021. METHODS: Cross-section observational analytic study. Data was obtained from clinical charts. RESULTS: 214 patients were included, with an average age of 54 years, 57.9% male. Overall mortality was 38.3%. Factors associated significantly with mortality were: ≥60 years of age, comorbidity (diabetes mellitus, heart disease, chronic renal disease), severity index (APACHE II, initial SOFA), high procalcitonin, use of vasopressor, mechanical respiratory assistance and prone decubitus; as well as the presence of acute respiratory distress syndrome and hemodialysis. Multi varied analysis identified as mortality risk factors: ≥60 years of age, noradrenaline use and hemodialysis. CONCLUSION: Mortality rate is similar to that reported worldwide. Mortality risk factors identified show a population with higher possibilities for unfavorable outcome.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , COVID-19/mortality , Paraguay/epidemiology , Comorbidity , Cross-Sectional Studies , Multivariate Analysis , Regression Analysis , Risk Factors , APACHE , Critical Care , COVID-19/complications , COVID-19/therapy , Hospitals, University , Intensive Care Units
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Notas enferm. (Córdoba) ; 24(41): 85-94, jun. 2023.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BDENF - Nursing, BINACIS, UNISALUD | ID: biblio-1438024

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Los pacientes que están hospitalizados tienen un desequilibrio en de sus necesidades, más si hablamos de los pacientes que se encuentran en una unidad de terapia intensiva donde el movimiento es dinámico segundo a segundo debido a la inestabilidad hemodinámica de cada paciente. Una vez que se haya estabilizado la salud del paciente orientado, aparece la dificultad de poder dormir, por diversos factores que rodean al paciente ya sea intrínsecos, lo que siente la misma persona o ambientales propiamente de la terapia. Objetivo: determinar la calidad del sueño y los factores que lo alteran los pacientes orientados críticos en la Unidad de Terapia Intensiva. Metodología: estudio descriptivo y transversal, como instrumento se utilizó el cuestionario de Richard Campbell que correspondía 5 preguntas sobre la calidad del sueño y la 6ta pregunta que corresponde al Cuestionario de Freedman sobre los factores que impide obtener un sueño óptimo. Resultado: Se realizó 40 entrevistas a los pacientes orientados de la unidad intensiva de diferentes edades, sexo y patología. Conclusión: El sueño en los pacientes orientados en la unidad de terapia intensiva dio una mala calidad de sueño, es decir un sueño superficial con despertares intermitentes. Los pacientes que tuvieron más dificultad para conciliar el sueño son lo que sufrieron enfermedades respiratorias y oncológicas en los cuales influyo los factores intrínsecos la ansiedad y el extrínseco la postura corporal y el ruido[AU]


The patients who are hospitalized have an imbalance in all their needs, more so if we talk about patients who are in an intensive care unit where movement is dynamic second by second due to the hemodynamic instability of each patient. Once the health of the oriented patient has stabilized, the deficit of being able to sleep appears, due to various factors that surround the patient, whether intrinsic, what the person feels, or the environment of the therapy itself. Objective: to determine the quality of sleep and the factors that alter it in critically oriented patients in the Intensive Care Unit.Methodology: descriptive and cross-sectional study, the Richard Campbell questionnaire was used as an instrument, corresponding to 5 questions on sleep quality and the 6th question corresponding to the Freedman Question-naire on the factors that prevent optimal sleep. Result: 40 interviews were con-ducted with oriented patients from the intensive unit of different ages, sex and pathology. Conclusion: The sleep in the patients oriented in the intensive care unit gave a poor quality of sleep, that is, a superficial sleep with intermittent awakenings. The patients who had more difficulty falling asleep are those who suffered respiratory and oncological diseases in which the intrinsic factors influ-ence anxiety and the extrinsic body posture and noise[AU]


Subject(s)
Humans , Critical Care Nursing
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Enferm. infecc. microbiol. clín. (Ed. impr.) ; 41(2): 70-78, Feb. 2023. tab, graf, ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-215774

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Objetivo: Comparar las características clínicas, los tratamientos y la evolución de los pacientes críticos con neumonía por COVID-19 atendidos en unidades de cuidados intensivos (UCI) tras un año de pandemia. Metodología: Estudio multicéntrico, prospectivo, en el que se incluyó pacientes críticos COVID-19 en 9 UCI del noroeste de España. Se compararon las características clínicas, los tratamientos y la evolución de pacientes ingresados en UCI durante los meses de marzo-abril de 2020 (periodo1) con pacientes ingresados en enero-febrero de 2021 (periodo2). Resultados: Se incluyeron 337 pacientes (98 en el periodo1 y 239 en el periodo2). En el periodo2 menos pacientes requirieron ventilación mecánica invasiva (VMI) (65% vs 84%, p<0,001), utilizándose con mayor frecuencia cánulas nasales de alto flujo (CNAF) (70% vs 7%, p<0,001), ventilación mecánica no invasiva (VMNI) (40% vs 14%, p<0,001), corticoides (100% vs 96%, p=0,007) y posición de decúbito prono tanto en pacientes despiertos (42% vs 28%, p=0,012) como en pacientes intubados (67% vs 54%, p=0,034). Los días de VMI, de estancia en UCI y hospitalaria fueron inferiores en el periodo2. La mortalidad fue similar en los dos periodos estudiados (16% vs 17%). Conclusiones: Tras un año de pandemia, observamos que en los pacientes ingresados en UCI se ha utilizado con mayor frecuencia CNAF, VMNI, uso del decúbito prono y corticoides, disminuyendo los pacientes en VMI, así como los tiempos de estancia en UCI y de estancia hospitalaria. La mortalidad ha sido similar en los dos periodos a estudio.(AU)


Objective: To compare the clinical characteristics, treatments, and evolution of critical patients with COVID-19 pneumonia treated in intensive care units (ICU) after one year of pandemic. Methodology: Multicenter, prospective study, which included critical COVID-19 patients in 9 ICUs in northwestern Spain. The clinical characteristics, treatments, and evolution of patients admitted to the ICU during the months of March-April 2020 (period1) were compared with patients admitted in January-February 2021 (period2). Results: 337 patients were included (98 in period1 and 239 in period2). In period2, fewer patients required invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) (65% vs. 84%, P<.001), using high-flow nasal cannulas (CNAF) more frequently (70% vs. 7%, P<.001), ventilation non-invasive mechanical (NIMV) (40% vs. 14%, P<.001), corticosteroids (100% vs. 96%, P=.007) and prone position in both awake (42% vs. 28%, P=.012), and intubated patients (67% vs. 54%, P=.034). The days of IMV, ICU stay and hospital stay were lower in period2. Mortality was similar in the two periods studied (16% vs. 17%). Conclusions: After one year of pandemic, we observed that in patients admitted to the ICU, CNAF, NIMV, use of the prone position, and corticosteroids have been used more frequently, reducing the number of patients in IMV, and the length of stay in the ICU and hospital stay. Mortality was similar in the two study periods.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Pandemics , Coronavirus Infections , Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus , Critical Care , Clinical Evolution , Prone Position , Adrenal Cortex Hormones , Communicable Diseases , Microbiology , Spain , Prospective Studies
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35907774

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OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical characteristics, treatments, and evolution of critical patients with COVID-19 pneumonia treated in Intensive Care Units (ICU) after one year of pandemic. METHODOLOGY: Multicenter, prospective study, which included critical COVID-19 patients in 9 ICUs in northwestern Spain. The clinical characteristics, treatments, and evolution of patients admitted to the ICU during the months of March-April 2020 (period 1) were compared with patients admitted in January-February 2021 (period 2). RESULTS: 337 patients were included (98 in period 1 and 239 in period 2). In period 2, fewer patients required invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) (65% vs 84%, p < 0.001), using high-flow nasal cannulas (CNAF) more frequently (70% vs 7%, p < 0.001), ventilation non-invasive mechanical (NIMV) (40% vs 14%, p < 0.001), corticosteroids (100% vs 96%, p = 0.007) and prone position in both awake (42% vs 28%, p = 0.012), and intubated patients (67% vs 54%, p = 0.034). The days of IMV, ICU stay and hospital stay were lower in period 2. Mortality was similar in the two periods studied (16% vs 17%). CONCLUSIONS: After 1 year of pandemic, we observed that in patients admitted to the ICU, CNAF, NIMV, use of the prone position, and corticosteroids have been used more frequently, reducing the number of patients in IMV, and the length of stay in the ICU and hospital stay. Mortality was similar in the two study periods.


Subject(s)
COVID-19 , Humans , COVID-19/epidemiology , COVID-19/therapy , Prospective Studies , Pandemics , SARS-CoV-2 , Intensive Care Units
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Rev. Rol enferm ; 45(11-12): 22-34, nov.-dic.2022. graf, tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-213153

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Los CVC (Catéteres Venosos Centrales) son de uso frecuente en las unidades de cuidados intensivos y reanimación para el manejo del paciente en una situación crítica. Estos catéteres aportan información valiosa para el diagnóstico, valoración del paciente y el tratamiento del mismo en situaciones graves de inestabilidad hemodinámica, principalmente. Es de vital importancia, el consenso hospitalario del uso de estos catéteres, ya que proporcionan una herramienta muy útil y con cada vez menos riesgos potenciales asociados a su uso.Los CVC tienen como objetivo, las mediciones hemodinámicas, aportes parenterales al paciente, cubrir necesidades de urgencia, extracciones sanguíneas, administración de fármacos vasoactivos, etc. Por sus características, son los más aptos para los pacientes de UCIs y REAs.Existen numerosos estudios que indican que en un catéter venoso central de tres/cinco luces, las extracciones de muestras para analítica, se deben llevar a cabo extrayendo una mínima cantidad de sangre de la luz proximal, sin lavado previo ni posterior1, con el fin de evitar la manipulación excesiva del catéter, y las anemias iatrogénicas debidas a la cantidad de sangre que se desecha. Sin embargo, no existe consenso, ni estudios de relevancia e investigación que indiquen cuál es la distribución adecuada de las perfusiones en un catéter venoso central de varias luces, cuando se administran drogas vasoactivas, tipo noradrenalina, dopamina, dobutamina, etc., ni tampoco cual es la repercusión hemodinámica si se realiza la extracción por otra rama del catéter venoso central. Los estándares de práctica de la terapia de infusión proporcionan recomendaciones basadas en la evidencia que publica la Infusión Nurses Society2 cada 5 años. Sí hay, por el contrario, estudios que demuestran cuál es la forma más adecuada del cambio de perfusiones cuando se terminan, con el fin de evitar las alteraciones hemodinámicas del paciente. (AU)


CVCs (Central Venous Catheters) are frequently used in intensive care and resuscitation units for the management of patients in a critical situation. These catheters provide valuable information for the diagnosis, assessment of the patient and the treatment of the same in serious situations of hemodynamic instability, mainly. It is of vital importance, the hospital consensus of the use of these catheters, since they provide a very useful tool and with fewer and fewer potential risks associated with their use.The CVCs have as their objective, hemodynamic measurements, parenteral contributions to the patient, cover emergency needs, blood extractions, administration of vasoactive drugs, etc. Due to their characteristics, they are the most suitable for patients with ICUs and OERs.There are numerous studies that indicate that in a three/five-light central venous catheter, the extractions of samples for analysis should be carried out by extracting a minimum amount of blood from the proximal lumen, without prior or subsequent washing1, in order to avoid excessive manipulation of the catheter, and iatrogenic anemias due to the amount of blood that is discarded. However, there is no consensus, nor studies of relevance and research that indicate what is the appropriate distribution of infusions in a central venous catheter of several lights, when vasoactive drugs, noradrenaline type, dopamine, dobutamine, etc. are administered, nor what is the hemodynamic repercussion if the extraction is performed by another branch of the central venous catheter. The infusion therapy standards of practice provide evidence-based recommendations published by the Nurses Society2 Infusion every 5 years. On the contrary, there are studies that demonstrate the most appropriate form of change in infusions when they are finished, in order to avoid hemodynamic alterations in the patient. (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Central Venous Catheters , Vasodilator Agents , Catheterization , Nursing Care , Non-Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic , Longitudinal Studies , Prospective Studies
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Rev. esp. quimioter ; 35(5): 475-481, Oct. 2022. tab
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-210700

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Objectives. Mortality of patients requiring Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission for an invasive group A streptococcal (GAS) infection continues being high. In critically ill patients with bacteremic GAS infection we aimed at determining risk factors for mortality. Patients and methods. Retrospective multicentre study carried out in nine ICU in Southern Spain. All adult patients admitted to the participant ICUs from January 2014 to June 2019 with one positive blood culture for S. pyogenes were included in this study. Patient characteristics, infection-related variables, therapeutic interventions, failure of organs, and outcomes were registered. Risk factors independently associated with ICU and in-hospital mortalities were determined by multivariate regression analyses. Results. Fifty-seven patients were included: median age was 63 (45-73) years, median SOFA score at admission was 11 (7-13). The most frequent source was skin and soft tissue infection (n=32) followed by unknown origin of bacteremia (n=12). In the multivariate analysis, age (OR 1.079; 95% CI 1.016-1.145), SOFA score (OR 2.129; 95% CI 1.339-3.383) were the risk factors for ICU mortality and the use of clindamycin was identified as a protective factor (OR 0.049; 95% CI 0.003-0.737). Age and SOFA were the independent factors associated with hospital mortality however the use of clindamycin showed a strong trend but without reaching statistical significance (OR 0.085; 95% CI 0.007-1.095). (AU)


Objetivo. La mortalidad de los pacientes que requieren ingreso en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) por una infección invasiva por estreptococos del grupo A (GAS) continúa siendo inaceptablemente alta. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar los factores de riesgo de mortalidad en pacientes críticos con infección estreptocócica bacterémica del grupo A. Pacientes y métodos. Estudio retrospectivo multicéntrico realizado en nueve UCI del sur de España. Se incluyeron pacientes consecutivos ingresados en las UCI participantes desde enero de 2014 hasta junio de 2019 con un hemocultivo positivo para S. pyogenes. Se registraron las características de los pacientes, las variables relacionadas con la infección, las intervenciones terapéuticas, el fracaso de los órganos y el pronóstico. Se determinaron mediante análisis de regresión multivariante los factores de riesgo asociados de forma independiente con la mortalidad en UCI y hospitalaria. Resultados. Se incluyeron cincuenta y siete pacientes: la mediana de edad fue de 63 (45-73) años, la mediana de la puntuación SOFA al ingreso fue de 11 (7-13). El foco más frecuente fue la infección de la piel y los tejidos blandos (n=32) seguida de la bacteriemia de origen desconocido (n=12). En el análisis multivariante, la edad (OR 1,079; IC del 95%: 1,016-1,145), y la puntuación SOFA (OR 2,129; IC del 95%: 1,339-3,383) se identificaron como factores de riesgo para la mortalidad en UCI. El uso de clindamicina se identificó como un factor protector (OR 0,049; IC del 95%: 0,003-0,737). La edad y la SOFA se asociaron de forma independiente con la mortalidad hospitalaria, mientras que el tratamiento con clindamicina mostró una tendencia fuerte pero sin alcanzar significación estadística (OR 0,085; IC del 95%: 0,007-1,095). (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Streptococcal Infections/drug therapy , Streptococcal Infections/mortality , Clindamycin , Retrospective Studies , Bacteremia , Intensive Care Units
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35760688

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BACKGROUND: Hospitalized COVID-19 patients are prone to develop persistent symptoms and to show reduced quality of life following hospital admission. METHODS: Prospective cohort study of COVID-19 patients admitted to a hospital from March 1 to April 30, 2020. The primary outcome was to compare health related quality of life and persistent symptoms six months after hospital admission, of COVID-19 patients who required ICU admission with those who did not. RESULTS: Among the 242 patients hospitalized during the defined period of time, 44 (18.2%) needed ICU admission. Forty (16.5%) patients died during hospital admission. Two hundred and two (83.5%) patients were discharged alive from the hospital. At six months, 183 (75.6%) patients completed the questionnaires (32 ICU patients and 151 non ICU patients). Ninety-six (52.4%) reported decreased quality of life and 143 (78.1%) described persistent symptoms. More ICU patients showed worsening of their quality of life (71.9% vs 43.7%, P=0.004). There were no differences in the proportion of patients with persistent symptoms between ICU and non ICU patients (87.5% vs 76.2%, P=0.159). ICU patients showed more frequently dyspnea on exertion (78.1% vs 47.7%, P=0.02), dyspnea on light exertion (37.5% vs 4.6%, P<0.001), and asthenia (56.3 vs 29.1, P=0.003). CONCLUSIONS: Survivors of COVID-19 needing hospitalization had persistent symptoms and a decline in the quality of life. ICU patients referred a large decrease of their quality of life compared with non ICU patients.


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COVID-19 , COVID-19/complications , Dyspnea , Hospitalization , Humans , Intensive Care Units , Prospective Studies , Quality of Life , SARS-CoV-2
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Rev. esp. anestesiol. reanim ; 69(6): 326-335, Jun - Jul 2022. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-205067

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Antecedentes/contexto: Existe una tendencia en los pacientes hospitalizados por COVID-19 a desarrollar síntomas persistentes y a presentar una disminución en su calidad de vida tras el ingreso hospitalario. Métodos: Estudio de cohorte prospectivo de pacientes con COVID-19 con ingreso hospitalario entre el 1 de marzo al 30 de abril de 2020. El objetivo primario fue comparar la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud y la presencia de síntomas persistentes seis meses después del ingreso, comparando los pacientes que requirieron ingreso en UCI con los que no lo precisaron. Resultados: De los 242 pacientes hospitalizados durante el período de estudio, 44 (18,2%) necesitaron ingreso en UCI. Cuarenta (16,5%) pacientes fallecieron durante el ingreso hospitalario. Doscientos dos (83,5%) pacientes fueron dados de alta del hospital. A los seis meses, 183 (75,6%) pacientes completaron los cuestionarios (32 pacientes UCI y 151 pacientes no UCI). Noventa y seis (52,4%) refirieron disminución de la calidad de vida y 143 (78,1%) describieron síntomas persistentes. Un número mayor de pacientes de UCI mostraron un empeoramiento de su calidad de vida (71,9 vs. 43,7%, p = 0,004). No hubo diferencias en la proporción de pacientes con síntomas persistentes entre los pacientes con UCI y sin UCI (87,5 vs. 76,2%, p = 0,159). Los pacientes de UCI mostraron con mayor frecuencia disnea de esfuerzo (78,1 vs. 47,7%, p = 0,02), disnea de pequeños esfuerzos (37,5 vs. 4,6%, p < 0,001) y astenia (56,3 vs. 29,1%, p = 0,003). Conclusiones: Los supervivientes de COVID-19 que necesitaron hospitalización presentaron síntomas persistentes y un deterioro de su calidad de vida. Los pacientes de UCI refirieron una mayor disminución de su calidad de vida, en comparación con los pacientes que no precisaron UCI.(AU)


Background: Hospitalized COVID-19 patients are prone to develop persistent symptoms and to show reduced quality of life following hospital admission. Methods: Prospective cohort study of COVID-19 patients admitted to a hospital from March 1 to April 30, 2020. The primary outcome was to compare health related quality of life and persistent symptoms six months after hospital admission, of COVID-19 patients who required ICU admission with those who did not. Results: Among the 242 patients hospitalized during the defined period of time, 44 (18.2%) needed ICU admission. Forty (16.5%) patients died during hospital admission. Two hundred and two (83.5%) patients were discharged alive from the hospital. At six months, 183 (75.6%) patients completed the questionnaires (32 ICU patients and 151 non ICU patients). Ninety-six (52.4%) reported decreased quality of life and 143 (78.1%) described persistent symptoms. More ICU patients showed worsening of their quality of life (71.9 vs. 43.7%, P = 0.004). There were no differences in the proportion of patients with persistent symptoms between ICU and non ICU patients (87.5 vs. 76.2%, P = 0.159). ICU patients showed more frequently dyspnea on exertion (78.1 vs. 47.7%, P = 0.02), dyspnea on light exertion (37.5 vs. 4.6%, P < 0.001), and asthenia (56.3 vs. 29.1, P = 0.003). Conclusions: Survivors of COVID-19 needing hospitalization had persistent symptoms and a decline in the quality of life. ICU patients referred a large decrease of their quality of life compared with non ICU patients.(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Quality of Life , Prospective Studies , Inpatients , Intensive Care Units , Betacoronavirus , Pandemics , Hospitalization , Cohort Studies , Communicable Diseases , Respiratory Tract Diseases , Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus
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Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1408429

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Introducción: La aféresis terapéutica es el procedimiento que separa y remueve el plasma de la sangre total, con el objetivo de eliminar componentes considerados responsables patógenos de una enfermedad o de sus manifestaciones clínicas Objetivos: Analizar los aspectos generales de la aplicación de la técnica de plasmaféresis como alternativa de tratamiento en pacientes críticos con disfunción orgánica. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación bibliográfica-documental acerca del tema. Se consultaron fundamentalmente las bases de datos de SciELO y Pubmed de los últimos diez años. Análisis y síntesis de la información: Se describen los aspectos de la plasmaféresis, desde sus criterios de indicación; así como la aplicación del procedimiento en los pacientes con disfunción orgánica y sus resultados en la evolución del paciente. Conclusiones: Con la utilización de la plasmaféresis se encontró mejoría de los parámetros clínicos y de laboratorio en la mayoría de los pacientes en disfunción orgánica al egreso de la unidad de cuidados intensivos(AU)


Introduction: Therapeutic apheresis is the procedure that separates and removes plasma from whole blood, thus eliminating components considered pathogenic of a disease or its clinical manifestations. Objectives: To analyze the general aspects of de application of the plasmapheresis technique as an alternative treatment in oncohematological patients wish organic dysfunction. Methods: A bibliographic- documentary investigation was carried out on de subject The Scielo and Pubmed data bases were consulted. Analysis and synthesis of information: The technical aspects of plasmapheresis are described, based on its indication criteria, as well as the application of de technique in patients with organic dysfunction and its results in the evolution of the patient. Conclusions: With the use of the plasmapheresis technique improvement in clinical and laboratory parameters was found in the majority of organ dysfunction patients upon discharge from the intensive care unit(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Research , Blood Component Removal , Laboratories , Reference Standards
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Med. crít. (Col. Mex. Med. Crít.) ; 35(6): 336-341, Nov.-Dec. 2021. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1405555

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Resumen: Introducción: Las unidades de terapia intensiva (UTI) se centran principalmente en el soporte vital y el tratamiento de pacientes críticamente enfermos, pero hay muchos supervivientes con complicaciones, como trastornos musculares generalizados, discapacidad funcional y reducción de la calidad de vida tras el alta hospitalaria, como resultado de estancias prolongadas en estas unidades. En México, a pesar de los beneficios ya reportados, la terapia de rehabilitación en unidades de cuidados intensivos es una estrategia que se lleva a cabo con muy baja frecuencia. El objetivo de este estudio fue demostrar la eficacia de la rehabilitación temprana en una Unidad de Terapia Intensiva. Material y métodos: Estudio de cohorte, prospectivo, observacional con grupos paralelos, conformado por pacientes ingresados a la Unidad de Terapia Intensiva que recibieron durante su estancia terapia de rehabilitación y un grupo control, pareado por edad y sexo. La eficacia de la intervención fue determinada, por la mejoría identificada por medio de la escala modificada de Rankin, evaluada al ingreso y al egreso del paciente de Unidad de Terapia Intensiva. Resultados: Se estudió un total de 168 individuos, 94 conformaron la cohorte de intervención y 74 integraron el grupo control. El promedio de edad fue de 64 años y los grupos se equilibraron por género. Los datos obtenidos en este estudio demuestran que la intervención fisioterapéutica interviene en la recuperación del paciente dentro de la UTI, como un factor protector (RR 0.69 IC95% 0.61-0.81) y del mismo modo se aprecia que aquellos que no recibieron terapia de rehabilitación mostraron mayor deterioro en las condiciones de egreso que aquellos que fueron intervenidos, con diferencias hasta de dos puntos en la escala de Rankin (p < 0.001). Conclusiones: Aquí comprobamos que la rehabilitación es una excelente opción como tratamiento coadyuvante en el paciente ingresado en la Unidad de Terapia Intensiva. La decisión de utilizarla como un procedimiento de rutina, podría impactar de manera positiva en la calidad de vida del paciente recuperado de una condición que eventualmente mantuvo en riesgo su vida. Nosotros proponemos la integración de este tipo de manejo en guías de práctica clínica, normalizadas en todas las Unidades de Terapia Intensiva, dando la oportunidad de elevar las expectativas en los cuidados del paciente crítico, más allá del soporte vital.


Abstract: Introduction: Intensive care units focus primarily on life support and treatment of critically ill patients, but there are many survivors with complications, such as generalized muscle disorders, functional disability, and reduced quality of life after discharge from the hospital, as a result of extended stays in these units. In Mexico, despite the benefits already reported, physiotherapeutic intervention in intensive care units is a strategy that is carried out with very low frequency. The objective of this study was to demonstrate the efficacy of early rehabilitation in an intensive care unit. Material and methods: A prospective, observational cohort study with parallel groups, made up of patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit who received rehabilitation therapy during their stay and a control group, matched by age and sex. The efficacy of the intervention was determined by the improvement identified by means of the modified Rankin scale, evaluated at admission and discharge of the ICU patient. Results: A total of 168 individuals were studied, 94 made up the intervention cohort and 74 made up the control group. The average age was 64 years and the groups were balanced by gender. The data obtained in this study demonstrate that the physiotherapeutic intervention intervenes in the recovery of the patient within the ICU, as a protective factor (RR 0.69 CI95% 0.61-0.81) and in the same way it is appreciated that those who did not receive therapy Rehabilitation patients showed greater deterioration in discharge conditions than those who underwent surgery, with differences of up to two points on the Rankin scale (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Here we verify that rehabilitation is an excellent option as adjuvant treatment in the patient admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. The decision to use it as a routine procedure could have a positive impact on the quality of life of the patient recovered from a condition that eventually kept his life at risk. We propose the integration of this type of management in clinical practice guidelines, standardized in all intensive care units, giving the opportunity to raise expectations in the care of the critical patient, beyond life support.


Resumo: Introdução: As unidades de terapia intensiva estão voltadas principalmente para suporte de vida e tratamento de pacientes críticos, mas há muitos sobreviventes com complicações, como distúrbios musculares generalizados, incapacidade funcional e redução da qualidade de vida após a alta hospitalar, como resultado de internações prolongadas em essas unidades. No México, apesar dos benefícios já relatados, a terapia de reabilitação em unidades de terapia intensiva é uma estratégia realizada com pouca frequência. O objetivo deste estudo foi demonstrar a eficácia da reabilitação precoce em unidade de terapia intensiva. Material e métodos: Estudo prospectivo, observacional, de corte com grupos paralelos, composto por pacientes internados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva que receberam terapia de reabilitação durante a internação e um grupo controle, pareados por idade e sexo. A eficácia da intervenção foi determinada pela melhora identificada por meio da escala de Rankin modificada, avaliada na admissão e alta do paciente da UTI. Resultados: Foram estudados 168 indivíduos, sendo 94 da coorte intervenção e 74 do grupo controle. A média de idade foi de 64 anos e os grupos foram balanceados por gênero. Os dados obtidos neste estudo mostram que a intervenção fisioterapêutica intervém na recuperação do paciente dentro da UTI, como fator de proteção (RR 0.69 IC95% 0.61-0.81) e da mesma forma avalia-se que aqueles que não receberam terapia de reabilitação apresentaram maior deterioração das condições de alta do que aqueles que foram reabilitados, com diferenças de até 2 pontos na escala Rankin (p < 0.001). Conclusões: Aqui verificamos que a reabilitação é uma excelente opção como tratamento coadjuvante em pacientes internados em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. A decisão de utilizá-lo como procedimento de rotina pode ter um impacto positivo na qualidade de vida do paciente recuperado de uma condição que acabou por colocar sua vida em risco. Propomos a integração deste tipo de gestão nas diretrizes da prática clínica, padronizadas em todas as unidades de terapia intensiva, dando a oportunidade de elevar as expectativas no cuidado ao paciente crítico, além do suporte de vida.

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Rev. cuba. med. mil ; 50(2): e1075, 2021. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1341421

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Introducción: La ventilación mecánica invasiva en pacientes geriátricos ingresados en las unidades de cuidados intensivos, es frecuente y tiene una letalidad elevada. Objetivos: Caracterizar a los pacientes geriátricos con ventilación mecánica invasiva y su evolución en la unidad de cuidados intensivos. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, en 149 pacientes geriátricos ingresados en la sala de cuidados intensivos. Las variables estudiadas fueron: edad, sexo, antecedentes patológicos personales, índices APACHE II y SOFA, perfil diagnóstico, diagnóstico al ingreso, aplicación de traqueostomía, tiempo de ventilación mecánica, estado al egreso y complicaciones. Se emplearon como medidas las frecuencias porcentajes; se evaluó la posible asociación entre las variables. Resultados: Predominó la edad de 70 a 79 años (44,9 por ciento) y el sexo masculino (53,7 por ciento). La mortalidad fue de 40,9 por ciento y se asoció a: valores elevados de los índices APACHE II y SOFA, pacientes quirúrgicos y tiempo de ventilación mecánica mayor de 7 días. Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron: el síndrome de disfunción múltiple de órganos (23,4 por ciento), la neumonía asociada a la ventilación (22,8 por ciento) y la insuficiencia renal aguda (22,1 por ciento). Conclusiones: Los pacientes se caracterizan por el predomino del sexo masculino, edad menor de 80 años y presencia de enfermedades crónicas; el diagnóstico al ingreso más relevante, es el posoperatorio de afecciones quirúrgicas urgentes; la mortalidad se asociada al sexo femenino, al perfil quirúrgico, la gravedad de la enfermedad y el tiempo de ventilación mecánica. Las complicaciones se relacionan con la sepsis(AU)


Introduction: Invasive mechanical ventilation in geriatric patients admitted to intensive care units, is frequent and has a high lethality. Objectives: To characterize geriatric patients with invasive mechanical ventilation and their evolution in the intensive care unit. Methods: A descriptive study was carried out in 149 geriatric patients admitted to the intensive care unit. The variables studied were: age, sex, personal pathological history, APACHE II and SOFA indices, diagnostic profile, diagnosis on admission, application of tracheostomy, time of mechanical ventilation, status at discharge and complications. Percentage and frequencies were used as measurements; the possible association between the variables was evaluated. Results: The age of 70 to 79 years (44.9 percent) and the male sex (53,7 percent) predominated. Mortality was 40,9 percent and was associated with: elevated APACHE II and SOFA indices, surgical patients, and mechanical ventilation time greater than 7 days. The most frequent complications were: multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (23,4 percent), ventilator-associated pneumonia (22,8 percent) and acute renal failure (22,1 percent). Conclusions: The characteristics were: age less than 80 years, most were male sex, history of chronic diseases and in the diagnosis at admission, urgent surgical conditions. Mortality was associated with female sex, surgical profile, severity of the disease, and time on mechanical ventilation. Complications were related to sepsis (AU)


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Humans , Respiration, Artificial , Critical Care , Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated , Acute Kidney Injury , Intensive Care Units , Multiple Organ Failure , Severity of Illness Index
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Rev. esp. anestesiol. reanim ; 68(1): 10-20, Ene. 2021. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-231000

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Antecedentes y objetivos: Existe poca información sobre la evolución, complicaciones y los tratamientos recibidos por los pacientes críticos con COVID-19 que requieren ingreso en una unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI). El objetivo de este estudio es describir la evolución clínica, los tratamientos utilizados, las complicaciones y resultados de pacientes críticos COVID-19 ingresados en siete UCI de Anestesiología en la Región de Galicia durante el pico de la pandemia en marzo-abril 2020. Métodos: Entre el 21 de marzo y el 19 de abril de 2020 evaluamos a todos los pacientes críticos COVID-19 ingresados en las UCI de Anestesiología de siete hospitales en Galicia, en el Noroeste de España. Los resultados, complicaciones y los tratamientos administrados se registraron hasta el 6 de mayo de 2020, fecha final del seguimiento. Resultados: Un total de 97 pacientes críticos COVID-19 fueron incluidos. Durante su estancia en UCI, 80 pacientes (82,5%) necesitaron ventilación mecánica, y 22 pacientes (22,7%) traqueotomía. El decúbito prono se usó frecuentemente en pacientes intubados (67,5%) y despiertos (27,8%). Las medicaciones usadas fueron antivirales (92,7%), corticoides (93,8%), tocilizumab (57,7%), y dosis intermedias y altas de anticoagulantes (83,5%). Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron infecciones adquiridas en UCI (52,6%), eventos trombóticos (16,5%), y reintubaciones (9,3%). Tras un seguimiento medio de 42 (34-45) días, 15 pacientes fallecieron (15,5%), 73 pacientes (75,2%) habían sido dados de alta de UCI y nueve pacientes (9,3%) permanecían todavía en la unidad. Conclusiones: Un alto porcentaje de nuestros pacientes críticos COVID-19 requirieron ventilación mecánica, posición prona, medicaciones antivirales, corticoides y anticoagulantes. Las complicaciones en UCI fueron frecuentes, principalmente infecciones y eventos trombóticos. Tuvimos una mortalidad relativamente baja del 15,5%.(AU)


Background and objectives: There are limited information on outcome, complications and treatments of critically ill COVID-19 patients requiring admission to an intensive care unit (ICU). The aim of this study is to describe the clinical ICU course, treatments used, complications and outcomes, of critically ill COVID-19 patients admitted in seven ICU in Galicia region during the 2020 March-April pandemic peak. Methods: Between March 21 and April 19, 2020, we evaluated critically ill COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU of Anesthesia of seven hospitals in Galicia, northwestern Spain. Outcome, complications, and treatments were monitored until May 6, 2020, the final date of follow-up. Results: A total of 97 critically ill COVID-19 patients were included. During ICU stay, mechanical ventilation became necessary in 80 (82.5%) patients, and tracheostomy in 22 (22.7%) patients. Prone position was used frequently in both intubated (67.5%) and awake (27.8%) patients. Medications consisted of antivirals agents (92.7%), corticosteroids (93.8%), tocilizumab (57.7%), and intermediate or high doses of anticoagulants (83.5%). The most frequent complications were ICU-acquired infection (52.6%), thrombosis events (16.5%), and reintubation (9.3%). After a median follow-up of 42 (34-45) days, 15 patients (15.5%) deceased, 73 patients (75.2%) had been discharged from ICU, and nine patients (9.3%) were still in the ICU. Conclusions: A high proportion of our critically ill COVID-19 patients required mechanical ventilation, prone positioning, antiviral medication, corticosteroids, and anticoagulants. ICU complications were frequent, mainly infections and thrombotic events. We had a relatively low mortality of 15,5%.(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , /complications , /drug therapy , Anesthesiologists , Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn/drug therapy , Adrenal Cortex Hormones/administration & dosage , Prone Position , Retrospective Studies , Spain , Anesthesiology , /epidemiology
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim (Engl Ed) ; 68(1): 10-20, 2021 Jan.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33077309

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There are limited information on outcome, complications and treatments of critically ill COVID-19 patients requiring admission to an intensive care unit (ICU). The aim of this study is to describe the clinical ICU course, treatments used, complications and outcomes, of critically ill COVID-19 patients admitted in seven ICU in Galicia region during the 2020 March-April pandemic peak. METHODS: Between March 21 and April 19, 2020, we evaluated critically ill COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU of Anesthesia of seven hospitals in Galicia, northwestern Spain. Outcome, complications, and treatments were monitored until May 6, 2020, the final date of follow-up. RESULTS: A total of 97 critically ill COVID-19 patients were included. During ICU stay, mechanical ventilation became necessary in 80 (82.5%) patients, and tracheostomy in 22 (22.7%) patients. Prone position was used frequently in both intubated (67.5%) and awake (27.8%) patients. Medications consisted of antivirals agents (92.7%), corticosteroids (93.8%), tocilizumab (57.7%), and intermediate or high doses of anticoagulants (83.5%). The most frequent complications were ICU-acquired infection (52.6%), thrombosis events (16.5%), and reintubation (9.3%). After a median follow-up of 42 (34-45) days, 15 patients (15.5%) deceased, 73 patients (75.2%) had been discharged from ICU, and nine patients (9.3%) were still in the ICU. CONCLUSIONS: A high proportion of our critically ill COVID-19 patients required mechanical ventilation, prone positioning, antiviral medication, corticosteroids, and anticoagulants. ICU complications were frequent, mainly infections and thrombotic events. We had a relatively low mortality of 15,5%.


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Anesthesia , COVID-19 , Aged , COVID-19/complications , COVID-19/therapy , Critical Care , Critical Illness , Female , Humans , Intensive Care Units , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Spain
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Rev. chil. anest ; 50(5): 671-678, 2021. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1532553

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INTRODUCTION: The experience of restructuring a clinical surgical-anesthetic unit into a critical patient unit in charge of surgical- anesthetic personnel is presented during the period from May to July 2020 in the context of a SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. OBJECTIVES: Describe the unit's restructuring process, considering technical aspects, changes in staff functions, clinical outcomes of the patients, quality indicators obtained and the psychological impact on the healthcare team. MATHERIAL AND METHODS: The strategies implemented by the responsible experts were described (ie: engineering). Clinical data were obtained from an insti- tutional database and electronical medical records. The management of human resources was described using administrative records of the services of anesthesiology, OR and critical patient unit. The psychological impact on the unit staff was evaluated by applying the Maslach questionnaire. The quality of the clinical management of the unit was obtained from the compilation of standardized quality indicators for the critical patient units of the institution. RESULTS: 25 patients were admitted in the unit. The mean age was 62 ± 12 years. About the complications, 52% had pulmonary embolism, 36% had acute kidney injury, and 1 patient died. The prevalence of Burnout Syndrome was 73.6%. The occurrence of adverse events was minimal. DISCUSSION: The transformation of an anesthetic-surgical unit into a COVID critical patient one, demands a complex net of coordinated strategies to allow facing the attention demand with positive clinical results, at the expense of the health care team mental health.


INTRODUCCIÓN: Se presenta la experiencia de reconversión de una unidad de cuidados posanestésicos a una unidad de cuidados intensivos a cargo de personal anestésico-quirúrgico entre mayo y julio de 2020, en contexto de pandemia por SARS-CoV-2. OBJETIVOS: Describir el proceso de reconversión considerando aspectos técnicos, pertinentes al recurso humano, resultados clínicos, indicadores de calidad e impacto psicológico en el equipo de salud. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Se describen las estrategias implementadas por los expertos responsables. Se obtienen datos clínicos desde base de datos institucional y ficha clínica electrónica. Se describe la gestión del recurso humano utilizando registros administrativos de los servicios involucrados. El impacto psicológico en el personal fue evaluado aplicando el cuestionario de Maslach. La calidad de la gestión clínica se obtiene a partir de indicadores de calidad estandarizados para las unidades de pacientes críticos de nuestro establecimiento. RESULTADOS: Se atendieron 25 pacientes en la unidad. La edad promedio fue 62 ± 12 años. El 52% presentó tromboembolismo pulmonar, 36% injuria renal aguda como complicación. Un paciente falleció. La prevalencia de síndrome de Burnout fue de 73,6%. La ocurrencia de eventos adversos fue baja. CONCLUSIONESConclusiones: La reconversión de una unidad anestésico-quirúrgica a una unidad crítica COVID-19, demanda un complejo entramado de estrategias coordinadas que permiten responder a la demanda de atención con resultados clínicos positivos, a expensas del costo de la salud mental del equipo de salud involucrado.


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Humans , Operating Rooms/organization & administration , COVID-19/therapy , Intensive Care Units/organization & administration , Bed Conversion , Burnout, Professional/epidemiology , Surveys and Questionnaires , Health Personnel/psychology , Critical Care/organization & administration , Pandemics , Personal Protective Equipment , SARS-CoV-2 , COVID-19/prevention & control , Hospitals, University/organization & administration
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Cienc. Serv. Salud Nutr ; 11(1): 60-66, abr. 2020.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1103620

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Introducción: Las unidades de cuidados intermedios constituyen parte de los procesos de atención progresivo. Brindan asistencia continua a pacientes potencialmente graves, además ofrecen vigilancia y tratamiento en un nivel menor que las unidades de cuidados intensivos, pero superior a las salas de hospitalización convencionales. Objetivo: Motivar a los profesionales del nivel de atención secundaria a valorar las ventajas de la unidades de cuidados intermedios y fomentar su aplicación. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica minuciosa de 80 artículos publicados en español e inglés sin limitación de la fechas de publicación, en las bases de datos: PubMed, Latindex y Medline. Se utilizó la palabra clave Unidades de Cuidados Intermedios. Se aplicaron métodos de síntesis de la información y análisis crítico para crear un artículo de revisión y opinión. Resultados: De los artículos revisados 28 se incluyeron en el presente trabajo. Discusión: Entre las ventajas de hacer uso de unidades de cuidados intermedios están, disminución de costos, adecuada distribución de los recursos, reducción de las transferencias a prestadores externos, elevación de la calidad asistencial y disminución de ingresos en las unidades de cuidados intensivos. Varios países latinoamericanos carecen de unidades de cuidados intermedios, incrementándose los costos hospitalarios y afectándose la atención del paciente potencialmente grave. Conclusiones: Las unidades de cuidados intermedios representan un eslabón en la actividad asistencial del paciente potencialmente grave de gran importancia, con numerosas ventajas que impactan sobre los costos y calidad en la atención hospitalaria.


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Humans , Male , Female , Critical Care , Patient Care , Intensive Care Units , Hospital Care
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