Para avanzar en el conocimiento de la seguridad del paciente: a propósito de la biblioteca breve de seguridad del paciente / To promote knowledge on patient safety: the case of the Biblioteca Breve de Seguridad del Paciente(Brief Patient Safety Library)

FUNDAMENTOS: En el marco de la Estrategia de Seguridad del Paciente 2015-2020 la Consejería de Sanidad de la Comunidad de Madrid desarrolló dos líneas de actuación para consolidar la cultura de seguridad a través de la difusión del conocimiento científico en Seguridad del Paciente. El objetivo principal fue identificar, difundir y mejorar el acceso a la información relevante en seguridad del paciente a pacientes-ciudadanos, profesionales y a la propia organización mediante un catálogo de recursos accesible en internet e intranet. MÉTODOS: Tras un análisis de las herramientas y canales de comunicación disponibles para difundir el conocimiento en seguridad del paciente, se seleccionaron las referencias de interés por un grupo de expertos, se desarrolló una herramienta de consulta en un formato navegable en internet y se realizaron distintas acciones de difusión para darla a conocer. RESULTADOS: Se desarrolló la Biblioteca Breve de Seguridad del Paciente, accesible en la web de la Comunidad de Madrid para navegación y como documento para descargar, con 154 referencias, estructuradas en 4 áreas: Recursos generales (74 referencias), Recursos por Área temática (51 referencias), Videos y multimedia (12 referencias) y Organismos y sitios web de interés (17 referencias). CONCLUSIONES: La Biblioteca Breve de Seguridad del Paciente puede contribuir a impulsar la cultura de seguridad en los centros sanitarios y a lograr mayor implicación de los ciudadanos en su seguridad, al poner a su disposición información fiable sobre esta dimensión transversal de la práctica clínica

BACKGROUND: Within the framework of the Patient Safety Strategy 2015-2020, the Regional Ministry of Health of the Community of Madrid developed two lines of action to consolidate the Patient Safety Culture through the dissemination of scientific knowledge in Patient Safety. The main objective was to identify, disseminate and improve access to relevant information on patient safety for patient-citizens, professionals and the organization itself through a pool of resources accessible on the Internet and intranet. METHODS: After an analysis of the tools and communication channel savailable to disseminate knowledge in patient safety, the references of interest were selected by a group of experts, a consultation tool was developed in a navigable format on the internet and various dissemination actions were carried out to make it known. RESULTS: The Biblioteca Breve de Seguridad del Paciente( Brief Patient Safety Library) was developed, accessible for navigation on the web of the Community of Madrid and as a download document, with 154 references, structured in 4areas: General resources (74 references), Resources by thematic area (51references), Videosand multimedia (12references) and Organizations and websites of interest (17references). CONCLUSIONS: The Biblioteca Brevede Seguridad del Paciente (Brief Patient Safety Library) can help to promote the safety culture in health centers and to achieve greater citizen involvement in their safety, by providing reliable information on this crosscutting dimension of clinical practice

Primary small cell carcinoma of the larynx. Survival time of 47 months. Case report.

Small cell carcinoma (SCC) of the larynx is a rare type of neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC), few cases of which have been described in the literature. The prognosis for this type of carcinoma is poor, with a survival time typically not exceeding two years. We describe the case of a 54-year-old male patient with a primary tumor in the right ventricular band and a biopsy compatible with SCC. The patient underwent radiotherapy (RT) and concomitant chemotherapy (QT) and, after a relapse at 17 months, underwent total laryngectomy with bilateral neck dissection. The survival time was 47 months. Further studies are required to elucidate the possible causes of the better prognosis in some cases.

Resultados de la aplicación de una escala de alerta clínica precoz en pediatría como plan de mejora de calidad asistencial / Results of applying a paediatric early warning score system as a healthcare quality improvement plan

Objetivo. Introducir una escala de alerta clínica precoz en nuestra práctica habitual, evaluar su utilidad para prevenir el deterioro evitable en niños hospitalizados y capacitar al personal para comunicar la información y responder de forma efectiva. Material y métodos. Valoración de la aplicación de una escala de alerta clínica precoz incluida en la historia clínica electrónica, en pacientes hospitalizados de 0 a 15años (febrero 2014-septiembre 2014). La puntuación máxima era 6. Se requería evaluación del personal de enfermería cuando era >2 o conjunta médico-enfermera cuando era >3. Indicadores de seguimiento: porcentaje de pacientes con escala; porcentaje de registros completos; porcentaje de escalas >3; porcentaje de registros >3 con aviso al médico; porcentaje de cambios de tratamiento derivados del aviso y pacientes trasladados a la unidad de cuidados intensivos pediátricos (UCIP) o fallecimientos no detectados por la escala. Resultados. La escala se aplicó al 100% de pacientes ingresados (931), realizándose 7.917 tomas, con el 78,8% de registros completos. El 1,9% de las tomas fueron >3 y en el 70,5% se cumplió el aviso al médico. En el 14% de registros >3 se registró intensificación del tratamiento o solicitud de pruebas complementarias. Un paciente precisó traslado a UCIP (puntuación 2) y no hubo fallecimientos. La preocupación de los familiares/personal quedó registrada en el 80% de tomas. Conclusiones. Las escalas de alerta clínica precoz infantil permiten homogeneizar la monitorización, unificar formularios y mejorar los registros. La escasa aparición de complicaciones graves que requieran ingreso en UCIP y fallecimientos obligan a buscar otras variables de resultado para su evaluación (AU)

Objectives. The aims of this study were to introduce a paediatric early warning score (PEWS) into our daily clinical practice, as well as to evaluate its ability to detect clinical deterioration in children admitted, and to train nursing staff to communicate the information and response effectively. Material and methods. An analysis was performed on the implementation of PEWS in the electronic health records of children (0-15 years) in our paediatric ward from February 2014 to September 2014. The maximum score was 6. Nursing staff reviewed scores >2, and if >3 medical and nursing staff reviewed it. Monitoring indicators: % of admissions with scoring; % of complete data capture; % of scores >3; % of scores >3 reviewed by medical staff, % of changes in treatment due to the warning system, and number of patients who needed Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) admission, or died without an increased warning score. Results. The data were collected from all patients (931) admitted. The scale was measured 7,917 times, with 78.8% of them with complete data capture. Very few (1.9%) showed scores >3, and 14% of them with changes in clinical management (intensifying treatment or new diagnostic tests). One patient (scored 2) required PICU admission. There were no deaths. Parents or nursing staff concern was registered in 80% of cases. Conclusions. PEWS are useful to provide a standardised assessment of clinical status in the inpatient setting, using a unique scale and implementing data capture. Because of the lack of severe complications requiring PICU admission and deaths, we will have to use other data to evaluate these scales (AU)

[Results of applying a paediatric early warning score system as a healthcare quality improvement plan]. / Resultados de la aplicación de una escala de alerta clínica precoz en pediatría como plan de mejora de calidad asistencial.

OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to introduce a paediatric early warning score (PEWS) into our daily clinical practice, as well as to evaluate its ability to detect clinical deterioration in children admitted, and to train nursing staff to communicate the information and response effectively. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An analysis was performed on the implementation of PEWS in the electronic health records of children (0-15 years) in our paediatric ward from February 2014 to September 2014. The maximum score was 6. Nursing staff reviewed scores >2, and if >3 medical and nursing staff reviewed it. Monitoring indicators: % of admissions with scoring; % of complete data capture; % of scores >3; % of scores >3 reviewed by medical staff, % of changes in treatment due to the warning system, and number of patients who needed Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) admission, or died without an increased warning score. RESULTS: The data were collected from all patients (931) admitted. The scale was measured 7,917 times, with 78.8% of them with complete data capture. Very few (1.9%) showed scores >3, and 14% of them with changes in clinical management (intensifying treatment or new diagnostic tests). One patient (scored 2) required PICU admission. There were no deaths. Parents or nursing staff concern was registered in 80% of cases. CONCLUSIONS: PEWS are useful to provide a standardised assessment of clinical status in the inpatient setting, using a unique scale and implementing data capture. Because of the lack of severe complications requiring PICU admission and deaths, we will have to use other data to evaluate these scales.

[Mortality analysis in sector 7 of the community of Madrid during 1987]. / Análisis de la mortalidad en el sector 7 de la Communidad de Madrid durante 1987.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the level of health of individuals living in 1987 in Sector 7 of the Autonomous Community of Madrid (ACM). DESIGN: Crossover analysis of the mortality among residents of Sector 7 of the ACM in 1987. SETTING: The Madrid districts, Centro, Chamberí and Latina, which compose Sector 7 of the ACM. POPULATION UNDER STUDY: The 5,460 deaths of Sector 7 residents registered in 1987. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: The mortality rates (both overall and broken down according to C.I.E. 9th causes), the mortality rates of those under 70 and the rates of years of life potentially lost were standardised by the direct method. The following results were obtained: 1. The mortality rates standardised according to age in the Centro district (7.82 per thousand) were significantly higher (p < 0.001) than those of the other Sector 7 districts (Chamberí and Latina were both at 6.25 per thousand) and of the ACM as a whole (6.63 per thousand). 2. The mortality rates, standardised by age for the population under 70 in the Centro district, were significantly higher (p < 0.001) than those of the other Sector 7 districts (Chamberí, 3.1 per thousand and Latina, 2.63 per thousand) and of the ACM as a whole (2.88 per thousand). CONCLUSIONS: Analysing mortality by Health Area reveals differences in communities' health levels. These findings will assist more rational planning of the distribution of resources.