Inefficacious drugs against covid-19: analysis of sales, tweets, and search engines.

OBJECTIVE: Assess the correlation between the sales of two drugs with no proven efficacy against covid-19, ivermectin and chloroquine, and other relevant variables, such as Google® searches, number of tweets related to these drugs, number of cases and deaths resulting from covid-19. METHODS: The methodology adopted in this study has four stages: data collection, data processing, exploratory data analysis, and correlation analysis. Spearman's method was used to obtain cross-correlations between each pair of variables. RESULTS: The results show similar behaviors between variables. Peaks occurred in the same or near periods. The exploratory data analysis showed shortage of chloroquine in the period corresponding to the beginning of advertising for the application of these drugs against covid-19. Both drugs showed a high and statistically significant correlation with the other variables. Also, some of them showed a higher correlation with drug sales when we employed a one-month lag. In the case of chloroquine, this was observed for the number of deaths. In the case of ivermectin, this was observed for the number of tweets, cases, and deaths. CONCLUSIONS: The results contribute to decision making in crisis management by governments, industries, and stores. In times of crisis, as observed during the covid-19 pandemic, some variables can help sales forecasting, especially Google® and tweets, which provide a real-time analysis of the situation. Monitoring social media platforms and search engines would allow the determination of drug use by the population and better prediction of potential peaks in the demand for these drugs.

Inefficacious drugs against covid-19: analysis of sales, tweets, and search engines / Medicamentos ineficazes contra covid-19: análise de vendas, tweets e mecanismos de busca

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Assess the correlation between the sales of two drugs with no proven efficacy against covid-19, ivermectin and chloroquine, and other relevant variables, such as Google® searches, number of tweets related to these drugs, number of cases and deaths resulting from covid-19. METHODS The methodology adopted in this study has four stages: data collection, data processing, exploratory data analysis, and correlation analysis. Spearman's method was used to obtain cross-correlations between each pair of variables. RESULTS The results show similar behaviors between variables. Peaks occurred in the same or near periods. The exploratory data analysis showed shortage of chloroquine in the period corresponding to the beginning of advertising for the application of these drugs against covid-19. Both drugs showed a high and statistically significant correlation with the other variables. Also, some of them showed a higher correlation with drug sales when we employed a one-month lag. In the case of chloroquine, this was observed for the number of deaths. In the case of ivermectin, this was observed for the number of tweets, cases, and deaths. CONCLUSIONS The results contribute to decision making in crisis management by governments, industries, and stores. In times of crisis, as observed during the covid-19 pandemic, some variables can help sales forecasting, especially Google® and tweets, which provide a real-time analysis of the situation. Monitoring social media platforms and search engines would allow the determination of drug use by the population and better prediction of potential peaks in the demand for these drugs.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Investigar a correlação entre as vendas de dois medicamentos sem eficácia comprovada no tratamento de covid-19, ivermectina e cloroquina, e outras variáveis relevantes: pesquisas no Google®, número de tweets relacionados aos medicamentos, casos e óbitos decorrentes da covid-19. MÉTODOS A metodologia adotada neste estudo se divide em quatro partes: coleta de dados; processamento dos dados; análise exploratória; e análise de correlação. Foi utilizado o método de Spearman para obter as correlações cruzadas entre cada par de variáveis. RESULTADOS Os resultados mostram similaridade entre os comportamentos das variáveis. Os picos ocorreram em períodos iguais ou próximos. A análise exploratória dos dados apontou que houve falta de cloroquina no período correspondente ao início das divulgações sobre a aplicação desses medicamentos para o tratamento da covid-19. Ambos os medicamentos apresentaram correlação alta e estatisticamente significativa com as demais variáveis analisadas. Também foi observado que algumas delas apresentaram maior correlação com as vendas de medicamentos quando assumiram defasagem temporal de um mês. No caso da cloroquina, isso ocorreu com a variável óbitos. No caso da ivermectina, ocorreu com as variáveis número de tweets, casos e óbitos. CONCLUSÕES Os resultados observados contribuem para a tomada de decisão durante a gestão de crises por parte de governo, indústrias e comércios. Em momentos de crises, como observado durante a pandemia, as variáveis mostraram que são capazes de auxiliar na previsão de vendas, em especial o Google® e os tweets, que proporcionam uma análise em tempo real da situação. Acompanhar as redes sociais e mecanismos de busca permitiria detecção de uso pela população e melhor previsão de potenciais picos de demanda desses medicamentos.

Avaliação da prescrição de medicamentos psicotrópicos pela rede pública municipal de saúde de Nova Floresta/PB / Avaliação da prescrição de medicamentos psicotrópicos pela rede pública municipal de saúde de Nova Floresta/PB

Introdução: os medicamentos psicotrópicos são modificadores do sistema nervoso central, que agem nas doenças psiquiátricas com o objetivo de proporcionar cura ou estabilização destes quadros clínicos. Porém, o uso irracional dos psicotrópicos é considerado um grave problema de saúde pública, devido aos diversos prejuízos que essa prática causa a população mundial. Objetivo: o objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar a prescrição de medicamentos psicotrópicos dos usuários atendidos na farmácia básica do município de Nova Floresta/PB. Metodologia: estudo transversal, quantitativo e do tipo descritivo, durante os meses de outubro de 2016 a maio de 2017. As receitas e notificações de receitas foram avaliadas conforme as informações registradas pelo prescritor e na ação da dispensação dos medicamentos. Resultados: foram entrevistados 176 usuários de psicotrópicos no município de Nova Floresta-PB. Observou-se prevalência do sexo feminino (58,5%). A faixa etária prevalente foi de adultos que correspondeu a 72,7%, seguido de idosos (22,2%). Os psicotrópicos mais dispensados foram amitriptilina (15,4%), fenobarbital (14,4%), clonazepam (12,9%) e diazepam (9,9). Foram encontradas 21 prescrições com interações medicamentosas. Quanto às prescrições e o preenchimento correto da receita e notificação da receita, 5,7% das prescrições não apresentavam posologia e/ou data. Conclusão: observou-se a necessidade de sensibilização dos prescritores em relação à prescrição racional, assim como a necessidade de orientação por parte do farmacêutico junto aos usuários.

Introduction: during the stay in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), hospitalized patients are more vulnerable to changes in the oral cavity resulting from the use of artificial respiration equipment and the immunocompromised state in which they are found. Objective: to identify the main oral manifestations in patients admitted to an ICU, as well as to verify the knowledge of professionals responsible for oral hygiene. Methodology: this is a descriptive quantitative study with cross-sectional design. Data were obtained from the patient's medical records and through an intraoral clinical examination. For professionals responsible for oral hygiene, a questionnaire was used. The analyses were performed in the SPSS version 21.0 program in a descriptive way. Results: the oral manifestations with the highest incidence were tongue coating, dental biofilm, candidiasis, due to the quality of oral hygiene provided and low immunity. Oral and systemic findings related to patients with longer hospital stays were lip dryness, angular cheilitis, depapilated tongue, candidiasis and pneumonia. All professionals responsible for oral hygiene of patients had technical training in nursing and were unaware of important alterations such as dental biofilm and nosocomial pneumonia. Conclusion: the data from this study allow us to conclude that despite the constancy with which oral hygiene is performed, there is a high frequency of oral lesions in critical ICU patients. Evidencing the role of quality oral hygiene assistance, highlighting the importance of the dentist's role in multidisciplinary teams, since the risk of oral infectious foci can contribute to the aggravation and worsening of the clinical condition of patients.

Weight regain in association with macronutrient diet composition and quality of life in women at least 5 years after bariatric surgery

ABSTRACT Bariatric surgery has been shown to be the best alternative for the control of severe obesity, with improvements in patient quality of life. However, regaining weight due to inadequate nutrition can compromise surgery results. Objective: to investigate the relationship between weight gain and food consumption and quality of life among women at least 5 years after gastric bypass procedure. Methods: Seventy-three women who had bariatric surgery >= 5 years prior were evaluated for food consumption on 3 non-consecutive days and quality of life according to the dimensions of the BAROS tool. Results: Twenty two (29.7%) regained at least 10% of their weight. The group of women with stable weight loss had significantly lower carbohydrate consumption and showed no difference in energy consumption. Self-esteem and willingness to work also had a better score in this group, which contributed to a better quality of life score. Conclusion: From a weight regain below 10% after 5 years of bariatric surgery, the perception of quality of life among women changes. There are reasons for further studies on the effects of the proportion of macronutrients on dietary energy after bariatric surgery, including variations in the surgical technique and metabolic and anatomical variables.

RESUMEN La cirugía bariátrica ha mostrado ser una de las mejores alternativas para el control de la obesidad, aportando a la mejoría en la calidad de vida del paciente. Sin embargo, recuperar peso debido a una nutrición inadecuada puede comprometer los resultados de la cirugía. Objetivo: investigar la relación entre el aumento de peso y el consumo de alimentos y la calidad de vida en mujeres al menos 5 años después del procedimiento de bypass gástrico. Métodos: 73 mujeres con al menos 5 años de cirugía bariátrica fueron evaluadas para el consumo de alimentos durante 3 días no consecutivos y la calidad de vida, según las dimensiones de la herramienta BAROS. Resultados: 22 mujeres (29,7%) recuperaron al menos el 10% de su peso. El grupo de mujeres con pérdida de peso estable tuvo un consumo de carbohidratos significativamente menor y no mostró diferencias en el consumo de energía. La autoestima y la voluntad de trabajar también tuvieron un mejor puntaje en este grupo, lo que contribuyó a un mejor puntaje de calidad de vida. Conclusión: a partir de una recuperación de peso por debajo del 10% después de 5 años de cirugía bariátrica, la percepción de la calidad de vida entre las mujeres cambia y existen razones para más estudios sobre los efectos de la proporción de macronutrientes sobre la energía alimentaria después de la cirugía bariátrica, con potencial influencia de variaciones en la técnica quirúrgica.

Growth of the aquatic macrophyte Ricciocarpos natans (L.) Corda in different temperatures and in distinct concentrations of aluminum and manganese.

One of the consequences of global mining is the exposure of metals into the environment, caused by the rupture of tailings dams. Excess of metals, such as aluminum (Al) and manganese (Mn) can cause serious damage to fauna and flora. The presence of these metals, associated with the temperature increase that occurs nowadays can potentially increase biochemical and metabolic rates in plant tissues and may affect growth. Therefore, the objective of this work was to evaluate the toxicity of the metals Al and Mn into the biomass' growth of the macrophyte Ricciocarpos natans, under two temperatures (25 and 27 °C). R. natans individuals (n = 10 ± 0.5 cm wide) were exposed during 30 days to Al (1.5; 2.5 and 5.0 mg L-1) and Mn (0.7; 1.5 and 3.0 mg L-1) at temperatures and photoperiod-controlled germination chambers. Fresh macrophyte masses were determined gravimetrically to determine the kinetic growth using a logistic model. With that, it was noticed that the presence of Al interfered negatively in the increase of the R. natans biomass, mainly in the highest concentrations and at 27 °C. Mn, on the other hand, affected the increase in biomass, mainly in the highest concentration. As a result, the growth coefficients (µ) changed, being up to 4 times lower in the Al bioassays and up to 2 times higher than the control in the Mn bioassays. However, the dry R. natans biomass individuals that were exposed to the treatments was reduced when compared to the control, except for the lower concentration of Mn. These results contribute to the understanding of the environmental changes that can occur due to metals contained in mining tailings in aquatic ecosystems and the influence of global warming on the metabolic processes of the growth of aquatic macrophytes.

Impact of Physical Training Programs on Physical Fitness in People With Class II and III Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

BACKGROUND: Physical training, regardless of the presence of concurrent weight loss, provides numerous health benefits for individuals who are overweight and obese and have or are at risk for cardiovascular disease. PURPOSE: The purpose of this review was to identify different types of physical training programs (aerobic, resistance, or combined), with or without counseling/diet modifications, and their impact on physical fitness in individuals who have class II and III obesity. DATA SOURCES: Medline and Medline In-Process, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Web of Science, LILACS, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, PEDro, and PubMed were searched up to June 2017. STUDY SELECTION: This review had the following inclusion criteria: body mass index of ≥35 kg/m2 and age 18 years or older; supervised physical training program; randomized controlled trial; physical fitness outcome (muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and/or flexibility); in English or Portuguese; and available full-text article. DATA EXTRACTION: Three reviewers independently extracted data, assessed study risk of bias using the Cochrane tool, and discussed disagreements until consensus was reached. DATA SYNTHESIS: Of the 9460 identified articles, 26 were included and 8 were used in a meta-analysis. The meta-analysis showed improvements in walking speed and maximal oxygen uptake but not knee extension strength in the intervention groups. The Cochrane risk-of-bias score indicated that the majority of the data were from randomized controlled trials with a low or unclear risk of bias. LIMITATIONS: The large variability of outcomes and interventions made comparisons difficult. CONCLUSIONS: A combination of aerobic exercise and resistance exercise, in addition to diet modifications, may improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance in individuals with class II and III obesity. However, conclusions must be interpreted with caution because of the heterogeneity in interventions and outcome measures among the studies and an unclear risk of bias in several studies.

Lipoabdominoplastia em âncora / Anchor lipoabdominoplasty

A obesidade mórbida se caracteriza por acúmulo de tecido adiposo que se distribui de maneira heterogênea em todo o organismo, tendo a gastroplastia como o mais recente método de tratamento cirúrgico. Após perda considerável de peso, o doente apresenta sobras cutâneas, sob essas sobras acumulam-se secreções que favorecem a instalação de infecções cutâneas que podem ser minimizadas com a execução de dermolipectomias. Os autores descrevem a técnica de lipoabdominoplastia em âncora, adaptando os princípios de descolamento reduzido do retalho, lipoaspiração de abdome e flancos, e preservação da fáscia de Scarpa infraumbilical associado à marcação pré-cirúrgica em "Fleur-de-Lis". A técnica foi realizada em 17 pacientes em pós-operatório tardio de gastroplastia, entre janeiro de 2018 e junho de 2019, com idade entre 35 a 66 anos, sendo 16 pacientes do sexo feminino e 1 do sexo masculino. Todos os pacientes foram operados com exames pré-operatórios dentro da normalidade, condições clínicas satisfatórias e IMC<30. Na presente série de casos, um paciente apresentou epidermólise de coto umbilical; todos os pacientes apresentaram edema e equimoses, e um paciente apresentou seroma no 13º dia de pós-operatório. Hematoma, necrose, infecção, deiscência de ferida operatória ou eventos tromboembólicos não foram observados em nenhum paciente. A técnica demostrou ser segura e eficaz no tratamento de pacientes com excedente cutâneo abdominal, com melhora do contorno corporal, porém há necessidade de maior tempo de acompanhamento pós-operatório e maior número de casos operados para melhor mensurar os resultados, bem como a incidência de complicações.

Morbid obesity is characterized by the accumulation of adipose tissues distributed heterogeneously throughout the body, and gastroplasty is the latest method of surgical treatment. After considerable weight loss, patients present with excess skin under which secretions accumulate, increasing susceptibility for skin infections, which can be minimized with dermolipectomy. Herein, we describe the anchor lipoabdominoplasty technique, adapting the principles of reduced flap detachment, abdominal and flank liposuctions, and preservation of the infraumbilical Scarpa's fascia associated with the preoperative fleurde- lis marking. The technique was used for seventeen patients, including sixteen women and one man, with late postoperative gastroplasty, aged 35­66 years in the period from January 2018 to June 2019. The patients presented with normal preoperative testing, satisfactory clinical conditions, and body mass index scores less than 30 kg/m2. In the present case series, one patient had umbilical cord remnant epidermolysis; all patients had edema and ecchymosis; and one patient had seroma on postoperative day 13. Hematoma, necrosis, infection, wound dehiscence, or thromboembolic events were not observed in any patient. The technique is safe and effective in the treatment of patients with abdominal excess skin, improving their body contour. However, longer postoperative follow-up periods and more cases are necessary to better measure the results and incidence of complications.

Bilevel positive airway pressure in two moments after bariatric surgery.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the use of Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) in morbidly obese individuals in two moments following bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass): post-anesthetic recovery (PAR) and first postoperative day (1PO). DESIGN: Randomized and blinded clinical trial. METHODS: We studied 40 morbidly obese individuals aged between 25 and 55 years who underwent pulmonary function test and chest X-ray preoperatively, and on the day of discharge (2nd day after surgery). They were randomly allocated into two groups: PAR-G (BiPAP in PAR for one hour), and 1PO-G (BIPAP for one hour on the 1PO). RESULTS: In the PAR-G and 1PO-G, respectively there were significant reductions in slow vital capacity (SVC) (p=0.0007 vs. p<0.0001), inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) (p=0.0016 vs. p=0.0026), and forced vital capacity (FVC) (p=0.0013 vs. p<0.0001) and expiratory reserve volume (ERV) was maintained only for the PAR-G (p=0.4446 vs. p=0.0191). Comparing the groups, the SVC (p=0.0027) and FVC (p=0.0028) showed a significant difference between the treatments, while the PAR-G showed smaller declines in these capacities. The prevalence of atelectasis was 10% for the PAR-G and 30% for the 1PO-G (p=0.0027). CONCLUSION: Thus, the use of BiPAP in PAR can promote restoration of ERV and contribute to the reduction of atelectasis.

Treinamento físico aquático melhora capacidade funcional e aptidão física em mulheres com obesidade graus II e III / Aquatic physical training improves functional capacity and physical fitness in grades II and III obese women / El entrenamiento físico acuático mejora la capacidad funcional y la aptitud física en mujeres con grados de obesidad II y III

Resumo O objetivo foi verificar o efeito de um treinamento físico aquático (TFA) na aptidão física e capacidade funcional de obesas graus II e III. Foram estudadas 14 mulheres com 34,2 ± 8,3 anos e índice de massa corporal (IMC) de 44,76 ± 10,08 kg/m2 que fizeram TFA de 12 semanas. Foram avaliados o IMC e as medidas de circunferências, capacidade aeróbia e funcional pelos testes: degrau seis minutos; sentar e levantar e sentar e alcançar, antes e após o TFA. Evidenciou-se redução significativa na massa corporal, IMC e circunferência da cintura, assim como aumento (p < 0,05) na força de membros inferiores, flexibilidade e capacidade aeróbia e funcional. Concluiu-se que o TFA proposto melhorou a aptidão física e a capacidade funcional de obesas graus II e III.

Abstract The objective was to investigate the effect of an aquatic physical training (APT) on physical fitness and functional capacity of grades II and III obese women. The study included 14 women aged 34.2 ± 8.3 years and body mass index (BMI) of 44.76 ± 10.08 kg/m2 who underwent APT for 12 weeks. BMI and measures of circumferences, aerobic and functional capacity were evaluated by means of tests: six-minute step; sit-to-stand; and sit-and-reach, before and after the APT. There was a significant reduction in body mass, BMI and waist circumference as well as an increase (p < 0.05) in lower limb strength, flexibility and aerobic and functional capacity. The proposed APT improved the physical fitness and the functional capacity of grades II and III obese women.

Resumen El objetivo fue comprobar el efecto de un entrenamiento físico acuático (EFA) en la aptitud física y la capacidad funcional de mujeres obesas de los grados II y III. Se estudiaron 14 mujeres con edad de 34,2±8,3 años e índice de masa corporal (IMC) de 44,76±10,08 kg/m2 que realizaron entrenamiento físico acuático de 12 semanas. Se evaluaron el IMC y las medidas de perímetros, capacidad aeróbica y funcional de las pruebas: simulador de escalera durante 6 minutos; sentarse y levantarse, y sentarse y estirarse, antes y después del entrenamiento físico acuático. Se evidenció una reducción importante de la masa corporal, IMC y perímetro de la cintura, así como aumento (p< 0,05) de la fuerza de miembros inferiores, flexibilidad y capacidad aeróbica y funcional. Se concluye que el entrenamiento físico acuático propuesto mejoró la aptitud física y la capacidad funcional de mujeres obesas de los grados II y III.

Bilevel positive airway pressure in two moments after bariatric surgery

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE To investigate the use of Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) in morbidly obese individuals in two moments following bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass): post-anesthetic recovery (PAR) and first postoperative day (1PO). DESIGN Randomized and blinded clinical trial. METHODS We studied 40 morbidly obese individuals aged between 25 and 55 years who underwent pulmonary function test and chest X-ray preoperatively, and on the day of discharge (2nd day after surgery). They were randomly allocated into two groups: PAR-G (BiPAP in PAR for one hour), and 1PO-G (BIPAP for one hour on the 1PO). RESULTS In the PAR-G and 1PO-G, respectively there were significant reductions in slow vital capacity (SVC) (p=0.0007 vs. p<0.0001), inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) (p=0.0016 vs. p=0.0026), and forced vital capacity (FVC) (p=0.0013 vs. p<0.0001) and expiratory reserve volume (ERV) was maintained only for the PAR-G (p=0.4446 vs. p=0.0191). Comparing the groups, the SVC (p=0.0027) and FVC (p=0.0028) showed a significant difference between the treatments, while the PAR-G showed smaller declines in these capacities. The prevalence of atelectasis was 10% for the PAR-G and 30% for the 1PO-G (p=0.0027). CONCLUSION Thus, the use of BiPAP in PAR can promote restoration of ERV and contribute to the reduction of atelectasis.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Investigar o uso da pressão positiva em dois níveis nas vias aéreas (BiPAP) em obesos mórbidos em dois momentos após a cirurgia bariátrica (bypass gástrico em Y-de-Roux): recuperação pós-anestésica (RPA) e primeiro dia de pós-operatório (1PO). DESENHO Ensaio clínico randomizado e cego. MÉTODO Foram estudados 40 obesos mórbidos, com idade entre 25 e 55 anos, submetidos à prova de função pulmonar e radiografia de tórax no pré-operatório e no dia da alta (segundo dia de pós-operatório). Eles foram alocados aleatoriamente em dois grupos: G-RPA (BiPAP na RPA por uma hora) e G-1PO (BiPAP por uma hora no 1PO). RESULTADOS No G-RPA e G-1PO, respectivamente, houve reduções significativas na capacidade vital lenta (CVL) (p=0,0007 vs p<0,0001), volume de reserva inspiratório (VRI) (p=0,0016 vs p=0,0026) e capacidade vital forçada (CVF) (p=0,0013 vs p<0,0001). O volume de reserva expiratório (VRE) foi mantido apenas para o G-RPA (p=0,4446 vs p=0,0191). Comparando os grupos, a CVL (p=0,0027) e a CVF (p=0,0028) apresentaram diferenças significativas entre os tratamentos e o G-RPA apresentou menores declínios nessas capacidades. A prevalência de atelectasia foi de 10% para o G-RPA e 30% para o 1PO-G (p=0,0027). CONCLUSÃO O uso de BiPAP na RPA pode promover uma restauração do VRE e contribuir para a redução de atelectasias.

Effects of Inspiratory Exercise With Linear and Nonlinear Load on Respiratory Variables Post-Bariatric Surgery.

BACKGROUND: Obesity leads to changes in respiratory function, causing reduced lung volumes and mechanical disadvantage of the respiratory muscles. We sought to evaluate the effect of breathing exercises using devices that impose linear and nonlinear load on reversing diaphragm dysfunction and the prevalence of atelectasis after bariatric surgery. METHODS: This was a blind randomized clinical trial. Preoperatively, we assessed the subjects' maximum inspiratory pressure by measuring nasal inspiratory pressure and respiratory muscle endurance with an incremental test based on sustained maximum inspiratory pressure (sustained PImax) and the prevalence of atelectasis by chest radiograph. Subjects were then randomized into 2 groups: a linear load pressure group and nonlinear load pressure group; both groups received conventional respiratory physiotherapy. Subjects were reassessed on the second day after bariatric surgery. RESULTS: We included 40 morbidly obese women (body mass index > 40 kg/m2), age 25-55 years, who underwent bariatric surgery by laparotomy. The groups were homogeneous with respect to age (P = .11), body mass (P = .12), height (P = .75), body mass index (P = .75), nasal inspiratory pressure (P = .48), sustained PImax (P = .89), and absence of atelectasis at baseline. In the reassessment, both groups showed significant reduction in nasal inspiratory pressure (P < .001) and maintenance of sustained PImax (linear load pressure P = .51; nonlinear load pressure P = .055). The prevalence of atelectasis was 15% for linear load pressure and 25% for nonlinear load pressure, with no significant difference between groups (P = .69). CONCLUSION: Both groups were able to maintain respiratory muscle endurance after bariatric surgery. In addition, the treatment contributed to controlling atelectasis so that it did not cause clinical repercussions to the subjects. (ClinicalTrials.gov registration NCT02298517).

Inspiratory loading exercises on respiratory muscle function in post-operative gastroplasty patients: a randomized clinical trial / Exercícios com carga inspiratória na função muscular respiratória no pós-operatório de gastroplastia: um ensaio clínico randomizado / Ejercicios con carga inspiratoria en la función muscular respiratoria en el postoperatorio de gastroplastia: un ensayo clínico aleatorizado

Abstract Introduction: The gastroplasty post-operative period can alter respiratory mechanics and predispose patients to respiratory complications. Objective: The objective was to evaluate the effects of exercises with inspiratory load on respiratory muscle function and on the prevalence of atelectasis after gastroplasty. Method: 40 participants were randomly allocated into two groups: Control Group (CG), its members underwent conventional respiratory physical therapy (CRP) and the Inspiratory Load Group (ILG), its members performed exercises with linear inspiratory pressure load, with 40% of the maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), associated with CRP. Therapy procedures were conducted twice during the immediate post-operative period and thrice on the first post-operative day. In addition to evaluating the MIP, the nasal inspiratory pressure (NIP) and the sustained maximum inspiratory pressure (SMIP) were evaluated before and after treatment. Analysis of variance followed by the Bonferroni correction were applied considering a 5% significance level (p < 0.05). Results: There was no significant difference in NIP and SMIP values when the pre- and post-operative periods were compared for the ILG; however, these values were significantly lower for the CG, also with intergroup differences in NIP values. Atelectasis prevalence was 5% for ILG and 15% for CG, with no intergroup difference. Conclusion: The inspiratory muscle strength and resistance of the respiratory muscles were maintained in the group that performed exercises with inspiratory load associated with CRP, with a low rate of atelectasis after gastroplasty.

Resumo Introdução: O pós-operatório de gastroplastia pode alterar a mecânica respiratória e predispor a complicações respiratórias. Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos de exercícios com carga inspiratória na função muscular respiratória e na prevalência de atelectasias após gastroplastia. Método: 40 voluntárias foram alocadas randomicamente em: Grupo Controle (GC), que recebeu Fisioterapia Respiratória Convencional (FRC) e Grupo Carga Inspiratória (GCI), que executou exercícios com carga inspiratória linear pressórica com 40% da pressão inspiratória máxima (PImáx), associados à FRC. Os tratamentos foram realizados duas vezes no pós-operatório imediato e três vezes no primeiro dia pós-operatório. Além da PImáx, foram avaliadas a pressão inspiratória nasal (PIN) e a pressão inspiratória máxima sustentada (PImáxS) antes e após o tratamento. Foi realizada análise de variância seguida de ajuste de Bonferroni, e o nível de significância estatística foi de 5% (p < 0,05). Resultados: Não houve diferença significativa nos valores de PIN e na PImáxS no GCI quando comparados o pré e pós-operatório, diferentemente do GC, no qual esses valores foram significativamente menores além de diferença entre os grupos no valor de PIN. A prevalência de atelectasias foi de 5% para GCI e 15% para GC, sem diferenças intergrupos. Conclusão: Houve manutenção da força muscular inspiratória e da resistência dos músculos respiratórios no grupo que realizou exercícios com carga inspiratória, associado a FRC com baixo índice de atelectasias após gastroplastia.

Resumen Introducción: El postoperatorio de gastroplastia puede alterar la mecánica respiratoria y predisponer a complicaciones respiratorias. Objetivo: Evaluar los efectos de ejercicios con carga inspiratoria en la función muscular respiratoria y en la prevalencia de atelectasias después de la gastroplastia. Método: 40 voluntarias fueron asignadas en: Grupo Control (GC), que recibió Fisioterapia Respiratoria Convencional (FRC) y Grupo Carga Inspiratoria (GCI), que ejecutó ejercicios con carga inspiratoria, realizados con carga lineal inspiratoria con un 40% de la presión inspiratoria máxima (PIM) asociados a la FRC. Ambos tratamientos se realizaron dos veces en el postoperatorio inmediato y tres veces en el primer día postoperatorio. Además de la PIM, se evaluaron la presión inspiratoria nasal (PIN) y la presión inspiratoria máxima sostenida (PImáxS) antes y después del tratamiento. Se realizó el análisis de varianza seguida de ajuste de Bonferroni. Se adoptó nivel de significancia estadística del 5% (p < 0,05). Resultados: No hubo diferencia significativa en los valores de PIN y en la PImáxS en el GCI cuando se compararon en el pre y en postoperatorio, a diferencia del GC, en el cual estos valores fueron significativamente menores más allá de diferencia entre los grupos en el valor de PIN. La prevalencia de atelectasias fue de 5% para GCI y 15% para GC, sin diferencia entre grupos. Conclusión: Hubo mantenimiento de la fuerza muscular inspiratoria y de la resistencia de los músculos respiratorios en el grupo que realizó ejercicios con carga inspiratoria, asociados a la FRC, con bajo índice de atelectasias tras gastroplastia.

AIRWAY POSITIVE PRESSURE VS. EXERCISES WITH INSPIRATORY LOADING FOCUSED ON PULMONARY AND RESPIRATORY MUSCULAR FUNCTIONS IN THE POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD OF BARIATRIC SURGERY.

BACKGROUND: Bariatric surgery can trigger postoperative pulmonary complications due to factors inherent to the procedure, mainly due to diaphragmatic dysfunction. AIM: To evaluate and compare the effects of two levels of positive pressure and exercises with inspiratory load on lung function, inspiratory muscle strength and respiratory muscle resistance, and the prevalence of atelectasis after gastroplasty. METHODS: Clinical, randomized and blind trial, with subjects submitted to bariatric surgery, allocated to two groups: positive pressure group, who received positive pressure at two levels during one hour and conventional respiratory physiotherapy and inspiratory load group, who performed exercises with load linear inspiratory pressure, six sets of 15 repetitions, in addition to conventional respiratory physiotherapy, both of which were applied twice in the immediate postoperative period and three times a day on the first postoperative day. Spirometry was performed for pulmonary function analysis, nasal inspiratory pressure for inspiratory muscle strength and incremental test of respiratory muscle resistance for sustained maximal inspiratory pressure, both preoperatively and on hospital discharge on the second postoperative day. RESULTS: There was no significant difference (p> 0.05) in the expiratory reserve volume and in the tidal volume in the pre and postoperative periods when compared intra and intergroup. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) in the nasal inspiratory pressure and the maximal inspiratory pressure maintained in the inspiratory load group in the intragroup evaluation, but with a significant difference (p<0.05) compared to the positive pressure group. The prevalence of atelectasis was 5% in both groups with no significant difference (p>0.05) between them. CONCLUSION: Both groups, associated with conventional respiratory physiotherapy, preserved expiratory reserve volume and tidal volume and had a low atelectasis rate. The inspiratory loading group still maintained inspiratory muscle strength and resistance of respiratory muscles.

Accuracy of total energy expenditure predictive equations after a massive weight loss induced by bariatric surgery.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Predictive equations remain the clinical tool of choice to estimate the energy expenditure, however, poor accuracy has been found when applied in patients with severe obesity. The aim of this study was to test the accuracy of the total energy expenditure (TEE) those obtained by predictive equations of resting energy expenditure (REE) times individual estimates of metabolic equivalents (MET), taking as reference the TEE measured by doubly labeled water (DLW), before, six and twelve months after bariatric surgery. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Twenty class III obese women (age: 29.4 ± 5.1 years; BMI: 44.9 ± 2.5 kg/m2), approved for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass participated in this study. TEE and body composition was measured after administration of a fixed dose of DLW. Predictive equations of REE were selected: Dietary Reference Intake (DRI), World Health Organization, Oxford, Harris-Benedict, Mifflin, De Lorenzo, Lazzer and Muller and their collaborators. The MET values were obtained individually by triaxial accelerometer. RESULTS: The patients showed 65% of excess weight loss. The body fat mass decreased 17% after 1 year of surgery. TEE (2930 ± 525 kcal.day-1) decreased by 20% (p < 0.05) by the sixth postoperative month (2319 ± 430 kcal.day-1), increasing 10% by the twelfth month (2538 ± 336 kcal.day-1). The Harris and Benedict (accuracy: 65%) and DRI equations (accuracy: 60%) yielded better results in the prediction of TEE values at pre-surgery. In the sixth month after surgery, only the equation of Harris and Benedict kept accuracy above 50%. At twelve months post-surgery, only the equation of Lazzer et al. considering body composition showed better prediction (accuracy: 50%) in this period. CONCLUSION: None of the prediction equations tested was accurate for estimating TEE for the 3 periods evaluated; however, while there are no reports of specific equations for class III obese women, the Harris and Benedict x MET and DRI equations, can describe the TEE with acceptable accuracy. After surgery, the best equation to be used will depend if the patient has been treated for weight loss and in which post-treatment period it is used. Registration of clinical trial as an observational study in Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry: RBR-8k5jsj. Universal Trial Number: U1111-1206-0858.

The under-reporting of energy intake influences the dietary pattern reported by obese women in the waiting list for bariatric surgery / A subnotificação do consumo energético influencia os resultados de padrão alimentar relatado por mulheres obesas na fila de espera para cirurgia bariátrica

ABSTRACT Objective To verify the interference of the energy intake under-reporting in the determination of the dietary patterns and nutrient intakes reported by obese women in the waiting list for bariatric surgery. Methods The study included 412 women aged 20 to 45 years with a body mass index ranging from 35 to 60kg/m2 who were on waiting list for bariatric surgery. Data from three reported food intake and physical activity, body weight, and height were used for estimating the reported energy intake, physical activity level, and resting energy expenditure. Subsequently, it was checked the biological plausibility of the reported energy intakes, classifying all participants as plausible reporters or under-reporters. Exploratory factor analysis was used to determine the participants' dietary patterns. The Mann-Whitney test assessed the reported energy and nutrient intakes between plausible reporters and under-reporters groups. The Z-test assessed the variables of plausible reporters or under-reporters in relation to all participants of the study. Results Six dietary patterns were determined for all participants of study. After excluding information from under-reporting women, only two dietary patterns remained similar to those of all participants, while three other dietary patterns presented different conformations from food subgroups to plausible reporters. The reported energy intake did not present difference for the subgroups of fruits, leaf vegetables and vegetables. However, the energetic value reported for the other food subgroups was higher for the plausible reporters. Conclusion The under-reporting of energy intake influenced the determination of dietary patterns of obese women waiting for bariatric surgery.

RESUMO Objetivo Esta pesquisa buscou verificar a interferência da subnotificação do consumo energético na determinação do padrão alimentar e consumo de nutrientes, relatados por mulheres obesas na fila de espera para cirurgia bariátrica. Métodos Participaram do estudo 412 mulheres com idade entre 20 e 45 anos e índice de massa corporal entre 35 e 60 kg/m2, que aguardavam na fila de espera de cirurgia bariátrica. Foram utilizadas informações de três registros do consumo alimentar, da atividade física de 24 horas e do peso corporal e altura, para estimativa da Ingestão Energética Relatada, Nível de Atividade Física e Gasto Energético de Repouso das participantes e subsequente verificação da plausibilidade biológica do consumo energético. As mulheres foram agrupadas em notificadoras plausíveis e subnotificadoras. A análise fatorial exploratória foi utilizada para classificar os padrões alimentares. Os valores relatados de energia e nutrientes entre os grupos de notificadoras plausíveis e subnotificadoras foram avaliados por meio do teste de Mann-Whitney. O Teste de hipótese Z avaliou as variáveis das notificadoras plausíveis ou subnotificadoras em relação a todas as participantes do estudo. Resultados Seis padrões alimentares foram determinados para todas as participantes do estudo. Após excluir as informações das mulheres subnotificadoras, apenas dois padrões alimentares mantiveram-se similares aos de todas as participantes, ao passo que outros três padrões alimentares apresentaram diferentes conformações de subgrupos alimentares para as notificadoras plausíveis. A ingestão energética relatada não apresentou diferença para os subgrupos das frutas, hortaliças e legumes. Porém, o valor energético relatado para os demais subgrupos alimentares foi maior para as notificadoras plausíveis. Conclusão A subnotificação do consumo energético influenciou a determinação de padrões alimentares de mulheres obesas na lista de espera para cirurgia bariátrica.

Changes in Physical Activities and Body Composition after Roux-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery.

PURPOSE: Given the importance of physical activities for health outcomes, it is still unclear whether bariatric surgery per se and the standard care after surgery would result in an increase of physical activity level. This study aimed to determine physical activities preoperatively and at 6 and 12 months postoperatively among female patients who underwent bariatric surgery, and to investigate its relationship with body composition changes. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty-four women who had Roux-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery completed the study. Physical activity was measured objectively for 7 consecutive days by using an ActiGraph GT3X+ accelerometer. Body composition was estimated by using multifrequency bioimpedance analysis. RESULTS: The percentage of time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) changed significantly from preoperatively to 6 months postoperatively; however, no difference was observed at 12 months. No significant changes were detected for other physical activity variables. Multivariable regression analysis suggested that the percentage of time spent in sedentary activity was associated with fat-free mass loss at 6 months (ß = - 0.323; 95% CI = - 0.649 to 0.003) and 12 months (ß = - 0.510; 95% CI = - 0.867 to - 0.154) postoperatively. CONCLUSION: The overall MVPA increased at 6 months post-RYGB surgery; however, this change was not maintained at 12 months. Despite the considerable body mass loss postoperatively, most of the subjects were classified as being physically inactive and did not change their sedentary behavior. These findings indicate that female patients undergoing bariatric surgery should be encouraged to increase their physical activity level.

Airway positive pressure vs. exercises with inspiratory loading focused on pulmonary and respiratory muscular functions in the postoperative period of bariatric surgery / Pressão positiva nas vias aéreas versus exercícios com carga inspiratória na função pulmonar e na função muscular respiratória no pós-operatório de cirurgia bariátrica

ABSTRACT Background: Bariatric surgery can trigger postoperative pulmonary complications due to factors inherent to the procedure, mainly due to diaphragmatic dysfunction. Aim: To evaluate and compare the effects of two levels of positive pressure and exercises with inspiratory load on lung function, inspiratory muscle strength and respiratory muscle resistance, and the prevalence of atelectasis after gastroplasty. Methods: Clinical, randomized and blind trial, with subjects submitted to bariatric surgery, allocated to two groups: positive pressure group, who received positive pressure at two levels during one hour and conventional respiratory physiotherapy and inspiratory load group, who performed exercises with load linear inspiratory pressure, six sets of 15 repetitions, in addition to conventional respiratory physiotherapy, both of which were applied twice in the immediate postoperative period and three times a day on the first postoperative day. Spirometry was performed for pulmonary function analysis, nasal inspiratory pressure for inspiratory muscle strength and incremental test of respiratory muscle resistance for sustained maximal inspiratory pressure, both preoperatively and on hospital discharge on the second postoperative day. Results: There was no significant difference (p> 0.05) in the expiratory reserve volume and in the tidal volume in the pre and postoperative periods when compared intra and intergroup. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) in the nasal inspiratory pressure and the maximal inspiratory pressure maintained in the inspiratory load group in the intragroup evaluation, but with a significant difference (p<0.05) compared to the positive pressure group. The prevalence of atelectasis was 5% in both groups with no significant difference (p>0.05) between them. Conclusion: Both groups, associated with conventional respiratory physiotherapy, preserved expiratory reserve volume and tidal volume and had a low atelectasis rate. The inspiratory loading group still maintained inspiratory muscle strength and resistance of respiratory muscles.

RESUMO Racional : A cirurgia bariátrica pode desencadear complicações pulmonares no pós-operatório devido a fatores inerentes ao procedimento, sobretudo pela disfunção diafragmática. Objetivo : Avaliar e comparar os efeitos da aplicação de dois níveis de pressão positiva e dos exercícios com carga inspiratória na função pulmonar, força muscular inspiratória e resistência muscular respiratória e na prevalência de atelectasia após gastroplastia. Métodos : Ensaio clínico, randomizado e cego, com sujeitos submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica, alocados em dois grupos: grupo pressão positiva, que recebeu pressão positiva em dois níveis, durante uma hora e fisioterapia respiratória convencional e grupo carga inspiratória, que realizou exercícios com carga linear pressórica inspiratória, seis séries de 15 repetições, além da fisioterapia respiratória convencional, sendo ambos aplicados duas vezes no pós-operatório imediato e três vezes ao dia no primeiro dia de pós-operatório. Foram realizados espirometria para análise da função pulmonar, pressão inspiratória nasal para força muscular inspiratória e teste incremental de resistência muscular respiratória para pressão inspiratória máxima sustentada, no pré-operatório e no dia da alta hospitalar, no segundo dia de pós-operatório. Resultados : Não houve diferença significativa (p>0,05) no volume de reserva expiratório e no volume corrente no pré e no pós-operatório quando comparados intra e intergrupo. Não houve diferença significativa (p>0,05) na pressão inspiratória nasal e na pressão inspiratória máxima sustentada no grupo carga inspiratória na avaliação intragrupo, mas com diferença significativa (p<0,05) comparada ao grupo pressão positiva. A prevalência de atelectasias foi de 5% em ambos os grupos sem diferença significativa (p>0,05) entre eles. Conclusão : Ambos os grupos, associados à fisioterapia respiratória convencional, preservaram o volume de reserva expiratório e o volume corrente e apresentaram baixo índice de atelectasias. O grupo carga inspiratória ainda manteve a força muscular inspiratória e a resistência dos músculos respiratórios.

Association of 5-HT2C (rs3813929) and UCP3 (rs1800849) gene polymorphisms with type 2 diabetes in obese women candidates for bariatric surgery.

OBJECTIVE: Obesity can cause systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) factor that is also influenced by genetic variability. The present study aims to investigate the association between gene polymorphisms related with obesity on the prevalence of SAH and DM2 in the preoperative period and 1 year after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: In total, 351 obese women in a Brazilian cohort completed the study. The clinical diagnosis of SAH and DM2 was monitored from medical records. Twelve gene polymorphisms (rs26802; rs572169; rs7799039; rs1137101; rs3813929; rs659366; rs660339; rs1800849; rs7498665; rs35874116; rs9701796; and rs9939609) were determined using real-time polymerase chain reaction and TaqMan assay. RESULTS: In the preoperative period, prevalence of SAH and DM2 was 57% and 22%, respectively. One year postoperatively, 86.8% subjects had remission of DM2 and 99.5% had control of SAH. Subjects with T allele from the serotonin receptor gene (5-HT2C, rs3813929) had five times greater chance of DM2, and the CC genotype from uncoupling protein 3 gene (UCP3, rs1800849) had three times greater chance in the preoperative period. CONCLUSION: These findings indicate that polymorphisms rs3813929 and rs1800849 from 5-HT2C and UCP3 genes were related to DM2 prevalence among the Brazilian obese women candidates for bariatric surgery.

Association of 5-HT2C (rs3813929) and UCP3 (rs1800849) gene polymorphisms with type 2 diabetes in obese women candidates for bariatric surgery

ABSTRACT Objective Obesity can cause systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) factor that is also influenced by genetic variability. The present study aims to investigate the association between gene polymorphisms related with obesity on the prevalence of SAH and DM2 in the preoperative period and 1 year after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. Subjects and methods In total, 351 obese women in a Brazilian cohort completed the study. The clinical diagnosis of SAH and DM2 was monitored from medical records. Twelve gene polymorphisms (rs26802; rs572169; rs7799039; rs1137101; rs3813929; rs659366; rs660339; rs1800849; rs7498665; rs35874116; rs9701796; and rs9939609) were determined using real-time polymerase chain reaction and TaqMan assay. Results In the preoperative period, prevalence of SAH and DM2 was 57% and 22%, respectively. One year postoperatively, 86.8% subjects had remission of DM2 and 99.5% had control of SAH. Subjects with T allele from the serotonin receptor gene (5-HT2C, rs3813929) had five times greater chance of DM2, and the CC genotype from uncoupling protein 3 gene (UCP3, rs1800849) had three times greater chance in the preoperative period. Conclusion These findings indicate that polymorphisms rs3813929 and rs1800849 from 5-HT2C and UCP3 genes were related to DM2 prevalence among the Brazilian obese women candidates for bariatric surgery.

Efeitos da pressão positiva nas vias aéreas no antes, durante e depois da cirurgia bariátrica: estudo randomizado e cego / Effects of positive pressure on respiratory tract in bariatric surgery pre-, intra- and postoperative: a randomized and blinded study / Efectos de la presión positiva en las vías aéreas en pre, intra y postoperatorio de la cirugía bariátrica: estudio randomizado y cego

A obesidade é, por si, um fator de risco independente para o surgimento de complicações respiratórias pós-operatórias. O objetivo do estudo foi investigar os efeitos da aplicação de pressão positiva antes, durante e depois do procedimento cirúrgico − em obesos submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica, sobre os volumes e capacidades pulmonares e a mobilidade toracoabdominal. Foram estudados 40 indivíduos com índice de massa corporal entre 40 e 55 kg/m2 e idade entre 25 e 55 anos, submetidos a avaliação pré e pós-operatória e alocados nos grupos: Gpré: tratamento com pressão positiva nas vias aéreas antes da cirurgia; Gpós: pressão positiva nas vias aéreas após a cirurgia; Gintra: pressão positiva nas vias aéreas durante a cirurgia; Gcontrole: fisioterapia convencional conforme rotina hospitalar. Foram avaliadas cirtometria toracoabdominal em três níveis e ventilometria: frequência respiratória, volume corrente, volume minuto e capacidade vital. Os resultados indicaram que, na análise intragrupo, houve aumento significativo da frequência respiratória e queda da capacidade vital para todos os grupos no pós-operatório. O volume corrente apresentou queda significativa somente no Gintra. Não houve diferença significativa nos três níveis de mobilidade toracoabdominal no Gpré. Concluiu-se que a utilização da pressão positiva no pós-operatório de cirurgia bariátrica não promove a manutenção da frequência respiratória e capacidade vital nos seus valores pré-operatórios. Entretanto, quando utilizada no pré-operatório, contribuiu para a manutenção do volume minuto, do volume corrente e da mobilidade toracoabdominal nos três níveis.

Obesity itself is an independent risk factor for the development of postoperative respiratory complications. The objective of the study was to investigate the effects of positive pressure application before, during and after the surgical procedure - in obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery, on lung volumes and capacities and thoracoabdominal mobility. 40 individuals with a Body Mass Index between 40 and 55 kg/m2 and between 25 and 55 years old were studied, submitted to pre- and postoperative evaluation and allocated to the groups: Gpré: treatment with positive airway pressure before surgery, Gpós: positive airway pressure after surgery. Gintra: positive airway pressure during surgery; Gcontrole: conventional physiotherapy according to hospital routine. Thoracoabdominal cirtometry at three levels, and ventilometry: respiratory rate, tidal volume, minute volume and vital capacity were evaluated. The results indicated that in the intragroup analysis there was a significant increase in respiratory rate and drop in vital capacity for all groups in the postoperative period. Tidal volume showed significant decrease only in Gintra. There was no significant difference in the three levels of thoracoabdominal mobility in the Gpré. It was possible to conclude that the use of positive pressure in the postoperative of bariatric surgery does not foster the maintenance of respiratory frequency and vital capacity in its preoperative values. However, when used in the preoperative, contributed to the maintenance of minute volume, tidal volume and thoracoabdominal mobility in the three levels.

La obesidad es, por sí, un factor de riesgo independiente para el surgimiento de complicaciones respiratorias postoperatorias El objetivo del estudio fue investigar los efectos de la aplicación de presión positiva antes, durante y después del procedimiento quirúrgico − en obesos sometidos a la cirugía bariátrica, sobre los volúmenes y capacidades pulmonares y la movilidad toracoabdominal. Fueron estudiados 40 individuos con Índice de Masa Corporal entre 40 y 55 kg/m2 y edad entre 25 y 55 años, sometidos a evaluación pre y postoperatoria y asignados en los grupos: Gpré: tratamiento con presión positiva de la vía aérea antes de la cirugía, Gpós: presión positiva de la vía aérea después de la cirugía. Gintra: Presión positiva de la vía aérea durante la cirugía. Gcontrole: fisioterapia convencional según rutina hospitalaria. Fueron evaluados: cirtometría toracoabdominal en tres niveles, y ventilometría: frecuencia respiratoria, volumen corriente, volumen minuto y capacidad vital. Los resultados indicaron que en el análisis intragrupo hubo aumento significativo de la frecuencia respiratoria y caída de la capacidad vital para todos los grupos en el postoperatorio. No hubo diferencia significativa en los tres niveles de movilidad toracoabdominal en el Gpré. Concluyóse que la utilización de la presión positiva en el postoperatorio de la cirugía bariátrica no promueve la manutención de la frecuencia respiratoria y capacidad vital en sus valores preoperatorios. Todavía cuando utilizada en el preoperatorio, contribuyó al mantenimiento del volumen minuto, del volumen corriente y de la movilidad toracoabdominal en los tres niveles.