Ultrasound Protocols to Assess Skeletal and Diaphragmatic Muscle in People Who Are Critically Ill: A Systematic Review.

This study aims to review published studies that use protocols and ultrasound measurements to evaluate skeletal and diaphragmatic muscles in patients who are critically ill. We searched for references on databases through September 2020 and included in our systematic review studies that used muscular ultrasound to assess skeletal or diaphragm muscles in patients who are critically ill. Seventy-six studies were included, 32 (1720 patients) using skeletal-muscle ultrasound and 44 (2946 patients) using diaphragmatic-muscle ultrasound, with a total of 4666 patients. The population is predominantly adult men. As for designs, most studies (n = 62) were cohort studies. B-mode B was dominant in the evaluations. Medium-to-high frequency bands were used in the analysis of peripheral muscles and medium-to-low frequency bands for diaphragmatic muscles. Evaluation of the echogenicity, muscle thickness and pennation angle of the muscle was also reported. These variables are important in the composition of the diagnosis of muscle loss. Studies demonstrate great variability in their protocols, and sparse description of the important variables that can directly interfere with the quality and validity of these measures. Therefore, a document is needed that standardizes these parameters for ultrasound assessment in patients who are critically ill.

Modulação da variabilidade da frequência cardíaca em praticantes de CrossFit® / Modulation of heart rate variability in CrossFit® practitioners

INTRODUÇÃO: O CrossFit® é um tipo de exercício físico que afeta a homeostase do corpo exigindo ajustes pela via autonômica. Devido sua intensidade de treino ocorre uma modificação no tônus vagal e adaptações fisiológicas cardiovasculares. OBJETIVO: Verificar a variabilidade da frequência cardíaca em praticantes de CrossFit®. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Corte transversal em praticantes de CrossFit® no período de março a junho de 2017, com idade ≥18 anos, tempo de prática ≥3 meses e uma frequência ≥2 vezes na semana. Excluídos: fumantes, gestantes, comorbidades auto referidas (Diabetes Mellitus, hipertensão, doenças cardiorrespiratórias e disfunção na tireoide), mulheres no período menstrual, menopausa, ou aqueles que tiveram dificuldade na compreensão do teste proposto. Para a mensuração da variabilidade da frequência cardíaca (VFC) foi utilizado o cardiofrequencimetro da marca Polar® modelo V800 heart rate monitor, para a sua análise foi utilizado KUBIOS HRV versão 2.0. Aprovação do CEP-BAHIANA (CAAE 46685415.0.0000.5544). RESULTADOS: Foram pesquisados 16 participantes, com idade média de 32,11 ± 6,44 anos, 10 (62, 5%) homens. O IMC encontrado foi de 26,39±3,80 kg/m², classificando 9 (56,3%) indivíduos como sobrepeso e 6 (37,5%)com peso normal. Os valores obtidos da VFC no domínio do tempo:VLFms2: 1544(859-3640); LFms2:827(550-2115); HFms2:661(335-1577);LF/ HF:1,18(0,86-1,8). CONCLUSÃO: Na amostra estudada, observou-se que praticantes de CrossFit® possuem leve predomínio da atividade simpática, especialmente o sexo masculino e naqueles que praticam atividade física cinco ou mais vezes por semana.

INTRODUCTION: CrossFit® is a type of physical exercise that affects the homeostasis of the body requiring adjustments through the autonomic pathway. Due to its intensity of training there is a modification in vagal tone and cardiovascular physiological adaptations. OBJECTIVE: To verify heart rate variability in CrossFit® practitioners. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-section in CrossFit® practitioners from March to June 2017, aged ≥18 years, practice time ≥3 months and a frequency ≥2 times in the week. Excluded: smokers, pregnant women, self-referenced comorbidities (Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension, cardiorespiratory diseases and thyroid dysfunction), women in the menstrual period, menopause, or those who had difficulty understanding the proposed test. For the measurement of heart rate variability (HRV), the heart rate monitor model V800 heart rate monitor was used for its analysis was KUBIOS HRV version 2.0. Approval of CEP-BAHIANA (CAAE 46685415.0.0000.5544). 5544. RESULTS: 16 participants were studied, with a mean age of 32.11 ± 6.44 years, 10 men (62.5%). The mean BMI found was 26.39 ± 3.80 kg/ m², classifying 9 (56.3%) individuals as overweight and 6 (37.5%) with normal weight. The values obtained from HRV in the time domain: VLF:1544 (859-3640), LF: 827 (550-2115), HF: 661 (335-1577), LF / HF: 1.18 (0.86-1,8). CONCLUSION: In the studied sample, it was observed that CrossFit® practitioners have a slight predominance of sympathetic activity, especially males and those who practice physical activity five or more times per week.