Boletín Epidemiológico Semana 30/2023 (Periodo de Vacaciones Agostinas del 01 al 06-agosto 2023) / Epidemiological Bulletin Week 30/2023 (Agostinas Holiday Period 01 to 06-August 2023)

Resumen de eventos de notificación hasta SE 30/2023. Informe Epidemiológico de vigilancia intensificada. 2022-2023. Eventos de notificación intensificada diaria y acumulado. Atenciones, consultas médicas, referencias y emergencias acumuladas 2022-2023. Informe de atenciones, consultas médicas, emergencias y referencias

Summary of notification events up to SE 30/2023. Epidemiological report of intensified surveillance. 2022-2023. Daily and cumulative intensified notification events. Attentions, medical consultations, referrals and cumulative emergencies 2022-2023. Report of care, medical consultations, emergencies and references

Physical violence in children and adolescents: a retrospective study of injuries to the head and neck region

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of physical violence and head and neck injuries among children and adolescents who suffered physical aggression, firearm aggression, and white gun aggression referred to the Legal Medical Department in a southern city in Brazil. Methods: This study was performed at Legal Medical Department in the city of Pelotas, RS, Brazil, from January 2011 to December of 2015. Data were collected from medical reports of children and adolescents (0-19 years old). Demographic information such as sex, age, and skin color was collected. Data were submitted to Chi-square test and multivariate Poisson regression analysis. Results: In this study, 2,716 physical examination reports were analyzed, with a total of 2,171 exams resulting from violence; lesions that had physical aggression as their etiology (1,951) had a higher prevalence. The analysis of the exams revealed that the majority were adolescents (90,05%), white (84.09%), and female (50.21%). The head and neck regions were affected in most cases of violence (57.90%). In the adjusted model, the occurrence of injuries in the head and neck region was higher in males (PR 1.16, CI 95% 1.08 - 1.25), among adolescents (PR 1.28, CI 95% 1.10 - 1.48) and in victims of physical aggression compared to victims of the firearm (2.81, CI 95% 1.79 - 4.40). Conclusion: The results revealed a high prevalence of head and face injuries in victims of violence and that there was a greater prevalence of physical violence among adolescents compared to children and males

Trauma abdominal penetrante por heridas de arma blanca. Manejo laparoscópico vs convencional. Estudio prospectivo y comparativo / Penetrating abdominal trauma due to stab wounds. Laparoscopic vs conventional management. Prospective and comparative study

La evaluación y el manejo del trauma abdominal ha presentado cambios significativos en los últimos tiempos. La laparoscopia en el trauma abdominal penetrante ha sido de gran utilidad principalmente como método diagnóstico, sin embargo, se debería considerar como herramienta terapéutica.Objetivo: Determinar la eficacia del manejo laparoscópico vs el convencional en el tratamiento de pacientes con trauma abdominal penetrante por heridas de arma blanca.Métodos : Estudio experimental, prospectivo, comparativo. La población de estudio estuvo representada por pacientes con diagnóstico de traumatismo abdominal penetrante por herida de arma blanca que ingresaron a la emergencia de cirugía del Hospital Dr. Miguel Pérez Carreño durante el periodo enero 2019 a julio 2021.Resultados : Fueron incluidos 48 pacientes, 28 pacientes del grupo control y 20 pacientes del grupo experimental. Ambos grupos fueron comparables con respecto a edad y sexo. El índice de severidad del trauma (PATI) fue similar en ambos grupos. Las complicaciones y el tiempo quirúrgico no tuvieron diferencias estadísticamente significativas. Las cirugías negativas representaron el 15 % en el grupo laparoscópico vs 11 % en el abordaje convencional. El porcentaje de conversión fue de 15 %. La estancia hospitalaria fue menor en el grupo laparoscópico 3,25 vs 4,6 días (p = 0,04).Conclusión: La cirugía laparoscópica puede considerarse el abordaje de elección en pacientes hemodinámicamente estables con trauma abdominal penetrante por herida de arma blanca, siendo un método seguro y eficaz, brindando los beneficios propios de la cirugía mínimamente invasiva, con baja tasa de complicaciones y una recuperación más rápida(AU)

The evaluation and management of abdominal trauma have changed significantly in recent times. Laparoscopic approach in penetrating abdominal trauma has been useful as diagnostic method, however, its therapeutic value should be considered. Objective: To determine the efficacy of laparoscopy versus laparotomy approach as treatment in patients with penetrating abdominal trauma caused by stab wounds. Methods: We conducted an experimental, prospective and comparative study. Study population was represented by patients with diagnosis of penetrating abdominal trauma due to stab wounds who were admitted to the emergency room of Dr. Miguel Pérez Carreño Hospital between January 2019 and July 2021.Results : 48 patients were included, 28 in the control group and 20 patients in the experimental group. No differences were found between groups regarding age and sex. The penetrating abdominal trauma index (PATI) was similar in both groups. Differences in complications and surgical time were not statistically significant. Non-therapeutic surgeries represented 15 % in laparoscopic group and 11 % in laparotomy group. The conversion percentage was 15 %. Hospital stay were shorter in laparoscopic group, 3.25 vs 4.6 days (p = 0.04). Conclusion: Laparoscopic surgery can be considered the approach of choice in hemodynamically stable patients with penetrating abdominal trauma due to stab wounds. It is a safe and effective method, providing the benefits of minimally invasive surgery, with a low rate of complications and faster patient recovery(AU)

Epidemiological analysis of cardiac trauma victims at a referral trauma hospital: a 5 year case series / Análise epidemiológica das vítimas de trauma cardíaco em um hospital de referência: uma série de casos de 5 anos

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe, analyze, and trace the epidemiological profile for cardiac trauma victims on a referral trauma hospital of a major urban center. Methods: a case series study to review, describe, compile and analyze medical records of all patients sustaining traumatic cardiac injuries, from January 2015 to January 2020 admitted to the referral trauma hospital of Curitiba, Brazil. Patients sustaining traumatic heart injuries were identified using the hospitals database. Patients who died prior to reaching hospital care were excluded. Results: all 22 cases were urban victims, mostly penetrating injuries (12 stab wounds, 9 gunshot wounds); 82% were male; mean age, 37.1 years. 17 cases (77%) occurred during night hours, 15 between Friday and Sunday, and 15 were admitted hemodynamically stable. Only 27% were diagnosed with FAST, the remainder requiring other imaging exams. About incisions, 14 had thoracotomies, 6 median sternotomies and in 2 cases both. Of injuries, 8 affected the right ventricle, 3 right atrium, 9 left ventricle, 1 right coronary sulcus and 1 anterior wall. All had cardiorrhaphy repair. 3 patients died, 17 were discharged and 2 were transferred. 17 received postoperative echocardiograms, revealing ejection fractions ranging 55.1% to 75%. Patients spent a mean of 9.6 days on ICU and a mean of 15.2 days of total hospital stay. The mortality rate was 14%. Conclusions: cardiac traumas predominantly occurred in adult males, due to violent causes, during night hours on weekends. The overall mortality rate found (14%), as well as total hospital stay, accords with the literature.

RESUMO Objetivo: descrever, analisar e traçar o perfil epidemiológico das vítimas de trauma cardíaco em hospital de referência em trauma de grande centro urbano. Métodos: uma série de casos para descrever e analisar prontuários de todos os pacientes que sofreram lesões cardíacas traumáticas, entre janeiro, 2015, a janeiro, 2020, admitidos no hospital referência em trauma de Curitiba, Brasil. Pacientes que sofreram lesões cardíacas traumáticas foram identificados no banco de dados do hospital. Pacientes em óbito antes da chegada aos cuidados hospitalares foram excluídos. Resultados: todos os 22 casos foram vítimas urbanas, maioria ferimentos penetrantes (12 por arma branca, 9 por arma de fogo); 82% homens; idade média 37.1 anos. 17 casos (77%) ocorreram no período noturno, 15 entre sexta-feira e domingo. 15 foram admitidos hemodinamicamente estáveis. 27% diagnosticados com FAST; demais demandaram outros exames. Das incisões, 14 receberam toracotomias, 6 esternotomias medianas, 2 casos ambas. Das lesões, 8 afetaram ventrículo direito, 3 átrio direito, 9 ventrículo esquerdo, 1 sulco coronário direito, 1 parede anterior. Todos receberam cardiorrafias. 3 pacientes morreram, 17 tiveram alta e 2 foram transferidos. 17 receberam ecocardiograma pós-operatório, revelando frações de ejeção de 55.1% a 75%. Os pacientes passaram em média 9.6 dias em UTI e 15.2 dias de internamento hospitalar total. A taxa de mortalidade foi de 14%. Conclusões: traumas cardíacos ocorreram predominantemente em homens adultos, devido a causas violentas, durante o período noturno nos finais de semana. A taxa de mortalidade encontrada, assim como o tempo total de internamento hospitalar, esteve em acordo com a literatura.

Non-fatal Bihemispheric Penetrating Brain Injury from a Crossbow Arrow with Good Clinical Outcome: Case Report

Crossbow injuries to the head have seldom been reported in the literature, and they represent a unique type of penetrating brain injury (PBI) in which a low-velocity arrow results in an intracranial fragment larger than most high-velocity projectiles, usually with a lethal outcome.We present the case of a 34-year-oldman who attempted suicide with a self-inflicted cranial injury from a crossbow arrow, with a right parietal point of entry and a palpable subcutaneous tip in the left parietal region. The emergency team reported a Glasgow coma scale (GCS) score of 15, and the patient was brought sedated and intubated. Computed tomography (CT) imaging scans showed that the arrow crossed both parietal lobes, with mild subarachnoid hemorrhage and small cerebral contusions adjacent to its intracranial path. Careful retrograde removal of the penetrating arrow was performed in the CT suite, followed by an immediate CT scan, which excluded procedure-related complications. The patient woke up easily and was discharged 3 days later withmild left hand apraxia and no other neurologic deficits. To the best of our knowledge, there are no similar case reports describing both good clinical outcome and rapid discharge after a bihemispheric PBI. Individualizing the management of each patient is therefore crucial to achieve the best possible outcome as PBI cases still represent a major challenge to practicing neurosurgeons worldwide.

Revascularización de arteria humeral con vena safena invertida, en traumatismo vascular por arma blanca / Revascularization of the humeral artery with a vein saphenous inverted in vascular trauma by stabbing

Introducción: Los traumatismos vasculares de los miembros son muy frecuentes en la actualidad, cuando no reciben la atención requerida, pueden evolucionar a complicaciones graves: pérdida del miembro y muerte del paciente. Objetivo: Describir la técnica de reparación de la arteria humeral mediante el uso de vena safena, en un caso con traumatismo de la arteria humeral, con compromiso vascular. Caso clínico: Paciente de 37 años de edad con antecedentes de enfermedad psiquiátrica, con diagnóstico de herida por arma blanca con compromiso vascular en antebrazo izquierdo, de cuatro horas de evolución. Al ingreso se encontraba inestable, con choque hipovolémico, miembro cianótico y ausencia de pulsos distales. Se indicó, por vía parenteral, antibióticos, soluciones cristaloides y sangre. En el quirófano se encontró sección de total de la arteria humeral, se realizó revascularización con injerto de vena safena invertida. El paciente evolucionó favorablemente y egresó al tercer día. Once meses después se realizó ecografía dópler y se constató buena permeabilidad del injerto. Conclusiones: La técnica de revascularización con vena safena invertida contribuyó de forma satisfactoria en la supervivencia y calidad de vida del paciente tratado (AU)

Introduction: The vascular traumatisms of the limbs are very frequent at present. When these injuries do not receive the required care they can evolve to serious complications, which includes the loss of the limb or death. Objective: To describe the brachial artery repair technique using the saphenous vein in a case with brachial artery trauma with vascular compromise. Clinical case: 37-year-old patient with a history of psychiatric illness, with a diagnosis of a stab wound with vascular compromise in the left forearm of four hours of evolution. On admission, he was unstable, hypovolemic shock, with cyanotic limb and absence of distal pulses. Intravenous antibiotics, crystalloid solution and blood were indicated. The patient was transferred to the surgery and a total section of the brachial artery was found. The revascularization technique was performed with an inverted saphenous vein graft. The patient evolved favorably and was discharged on the third day. Eleven months later, Doppler ultrasound was performed and good graft patency was confirmed. Conclusions: The inverted saphenous vein revascularization technique contributed satisfactorily to the survival and quality of life of the treated case(AU)

Late cardiac tamponade in a patient victim of penetrating trauma - case report

Abstract Case Presentation: A case of a 49-year-old patient, male, victim of stab wound, developing belatedly cardiac tamponade and hemodynamic stability was reported. The patient underwent a pericardial window with drainage of pericardial effusion of blackened aspect; however, without visualization of the cardiac lesion, enlargement of the incision by median sternotomy was opted for. A hematoma was spotted at the left ventricle with epicardial lesion and a patch of pericardium was made with 3-0 polypropylene. The patient developed acute pulmonary edema and atrial fibrillation, which improved after the intensive care unit clinical management, with hospital discharge in the 7th postoperative day.

Bacillus cereus bacteremia in a patient with an abdominal stab wound / Bacteriemia por Bacillus cereus en paciente con herida de arma blanca abdominal

Abstract Bacillus cereus is a gram positive microorganism commonly involved in gastrointestinal infection but capable of causing severe infections and bacteremia. We describe here a case of bacteremia caused by B. cereus in a previously healthy young woman admitted to the intensive care unit following emergency surgery due to a penetrating abdominal stab wound and subsequent hepatic lesion. She developed fever during admission and cultures were taken. B. cereus was isolated in blood and hepatic fluid collection cultures. Treatment was adjusted according to the isolate, with good clinical results. It is important to highlight the pathogenic potential of this microorganism and not underestimate it as a contaminant when it is isolated from blood samples.

Resumen Bacillus cereus es un microorganismo gram positivo comúnmente involucrado en infecciones gastrointestinales, pero capaz de causar infecciones graves y bacteriemia. Presentamos un caso de bacteriemia por B. cereus en una mujer joven previamente sana que ingresa en la unidad de cuidados intensivos luego de una cirugía de emergencia, debido a una herida abdominal por arma blanca con lesión hepática. La paciente desarrolla fiebre durante la internación, por lo que se toman cultivos. Se aísla B. cereus en hemocultivos y material de colección hepática. Se ajusta el tratamiento según los hallazgos, con buena evolución clínica. Esta comunicación ilustra una fuente poco común de bacteriemia por B. cereus. Asimismo, destaca el potencial patogénico de este microorganismo, cuyo hallazgo en muestras de sangre no siempre debe conducir a su rápida desjerarquización como contaminante.

Traumatismo torácico por arma blanca / Thoracic trauma by a bladed weapon

Resumen Objetivos Describir las características, índices de gravedad de traumatismo (IGT), morbilidad, mortalidad y factores asociados a mortalidad en pacientes hospitalizados por traumatismo torácico por arma blanca (TTAB). Materiales y Método Estudio analítico transversal. Período enero de 1981 a diciembre de 2017. Revisión base de datos prospectiva, protocolos quirúrgicos, fichas clínicas. Se describe y compara las características de los TTAB. Se calculó IGT: Injury Severity Score (ISS), Revised Trauma Score ( RTS-T) y Trauma Injury Severity Score (TRISS). Resultados Total 4.163 pacientes hospitalizados por TT, 2.286 hospitalizados por TTAB. Hombres: 2.131 (93,2%), edad promedio 27,8 ± 10,7 años, TTAB aislado 2.035 (89,0%), asociado a lesiones extratorácicas 251 (11,0%) y de éstos 124 (5,5%) se consideraron politraumatismos. Mecanismos principales del traumatismo: agresión 2.246 (98,3%) y autoagresión 22 (1,0%). Lesiones y hallazgos torácicos más frecuentes: neumotórax 1.473 (64,4%), hemotórax 1.408 (61,6%), enfisema subcutáneo 485 (21,2%). Tratamiento definitivo: pleurotomía 1.378 (60,3%), cirugía torácica 537 (23,5%) y tratamiento médico 370 (16,2%). Hospitalización promedio 6,2 ± 6,5 días, IGT: ISS promedio 10,9 ± 7,2, RTS-T promedio 11,6 ± 1,4 y TRISS promedio 3,6. Morbilidad: 318 (13,9%). Mortalidad: 32 (1,4%). Conclusión Los TTAB ocurren frecuentemente en hombres jóvenes por agresión. La mayoría se puede tratar con pleurotomía exclusiva.

Aim Our objectives are to describe and correlate the clinical characteristics, trauma severity indexes (TSI) and morbidity and mortality in patients hospitalized for thoracic trauma by a bladed weapon (TTBW). Materials and Method Transversal analytic study. Period January-1981 to December-2017. Prospective database review, surgical protocols, clinical files. The characteristics of the TTBW are described and compared. Injury Severity Score (ISS), Revised Trauma Score (RTS-T) and Trauma Injury Severity Score (TRISS) were calculated. Results Total of 4,163 patients hospitalized for TT, 2,286 hospitalized for TTBW. Men: 2,131 (93.2%), average age 27.8 ± 10.7 years, isolated TTBW 2,035 (89.0%), associated with extra thoracic injuries 251 (11.0%) and of these 124 (5.5%) were considered polytrauma. Main mechanisms of trauma: Aggression 2,246 (98.3%) and self-aggression 22 (1.0%). Most frequent injuries and thoracic findings: pneumothorax 1,473 (64.4%), hemothorax 1,408 (61.6%), subcutaneous emphysema 485 (21.2%). Definitive treatment: Pleurotomy 1,378 (60.3%), thoracic surgery 537 (23.5%) and medical treatment 370 (16.2%). Average hospital stay: 6.2 ± 6.5 days. ISS average 10.9 ± 7.2, RTS-T average 11.6 ± 1.4 and TRISS average 3.6. Morbidity: 318 (13.9%). Mortality: 32 (1.4%). Discussion TTBW are frequent in our environment, unlike on an international level. Conclusions TTBW frequently occur in young male patients due to aggression. The majority can be treated with exclusive pleurotomy.

Trauma de vena cava en pacientes politraumatizados: experiencia en el Hospital Dr. Sótero del Río / Vena cava injury in politraumatized patients

Resumen Introducción Por su ubicación retroperitoneal, las lesiones de vena cava (LVC) son infrecuentes, presentándose en el contexto de un paciente con múltiples lesiones intraabdominales y en estado crítico. Objetivo Describir la experiencia de pacientes politraumatizados con LVC sometidos a resolución quirúrgica en Hospital Dr. Sotero del Río. Materiales y Método Análisis retrospectivo de 36 pacientes politraumatizados que dentro de la intervención quirúrgica se evidenció LVC en un período comprendido entre el 2010 y 2017. Resultados La serie estuvo compuesta por 36 pacientes, con LVC. El 88,8% son hombres, en el 97,2% el mecanismo de trauma es penetrante. Dentro de los niveles anatómicos vasculares más frecuentemente lesionados está la cava infrarrenal (41,6%), suprarrenal (25%), yuxtarrenal (22,2%) y la retrohepática e intratorácica (5,5% cada una). Las estructuras lesionadas asociadas más frecuentes fueron intestino delgado (38,8%), otros vasos de gran calibre (36,1%) y riñón (30,5%). Dentro del tipo de resolución quirúrgica, al 15,6% se realizó ligadura de vena cava y al 83,3% rafia simple. En 33,3% fue necesaria una toracotomía para el control vascular, siendo 2 de estas toracotomías resucitadoras. La media de hospitalización fue de 19,8 días. La mortalidad fue de 33,3%. Conclusiones De acuerdo a lo presentado, la alta mortalidad de LVC se encontró en el grupo de pacientes con inestabilidad hemodinámica y número de lesiones asociadas, en especial si involucran otros grandes vasos. Los esfuerzos para optimizar la supervivencia se deberían dirigir al traslado rápido prehospitalario y al entrenamiento de los cirujanos que enfrentan este tipo de lesiones.

Introduction For its retroperitoneal location, vena cava injuries are infrequent, however, occurring to a patient with multiple intra-abdominal injuries and in critical condition. Aim To describe the experience of polytraumatized patients with VCI who underwent surgical resolution in the Dr. Sotero del Rio hospital. Materials and Method Retrospective analysis of 36 polytraumatized patients that showed VCI during the surgical intervention within 2010 and 2017. Results The series was composed of 36 VCI patients. 88.8% are men, in 97.2% the mechanism of trauma is penetrating. Within the vascular anatomical levels, the most frequently injured are the infra-renal cava (41.6%) suprarenal (25%), yuxta-renal (22.2%) retro-hepatic and intrathoracic (5.5% each). The most frequent associated injured structures were the small intestine (38.8%) other vessels of large caliber (36.1%) and kidney (30.5%). In relation to the type of surgical resolution, 15.6% had a vena cava ligature and 83.3% simple raffia. In 33.3%, a thoracotomy was required for vascular control, two of them were resuscitative procedures. The average of hospitalization was 19.8 days. The mortality was 33.3%. Conclusions According to what presented, the high mortality of VCI was found in the group of patients with hemodynamic instability and the number of associated injuries; specially if other large vessels are involved. To optimize the survival, the efforts should be focused on a fast prehospital transfer and the training for surgeons who face this type of injury.

Post-traumatic giant left ventricular pseudoaneurysm: a multimedia presentation

Abstract Traumatic left ventricular pseudoaneurysms are rare and surgical correction is the treatment of choice. In this article, it is reported a case of a myocardial stab injury with primary suture and development of a giant pseudoaneurysm, five years later, that underwent surgical repair.

Abordagem endovascular de lesão de aorta torácica penetrante - relato de caso / Endovascular treatment of penetrating thoracic aorta injury - case report

Resumo O cenário atual do trauma por causas violentas tem apresentado um elevado número de casos. Entre eles, a lesão de aorta torácica por trauma penetrante é uma condição de elevada morbimortalidade que exige diagnóstico adequado e que, nos últimos anos, tem sido corrigida com procedimentos endovasculares. Essa modalidade de tratamento se mostra mais segura, com menor número de complicações em relação ao procedimento cirúrgico aberto. Após a realização da abordagem endovascular, há necessidade de acompanhamento contínuo, que visa monitorar as condições de saúde do paciente e corrigir possíveis complicações relacionadas ao procedimento. O objetivo deste artigo é relatar um caso de traumatismo penetrante de aorta torácica, tratado por via endovascular, visto que a literatura aborda predominantemente as lesões por trauma contuso.

Abstract In the current scenario, traumas with violent causes are responsible for large numbers of cases. Among these, thoracic aorta injury caused by penetrating trauma is a cause of elevated morbidity and mortality, demanding adequate diagnosis, and can now often be repaired using endovascular procedures. This treatment method has proven to be safer, with a lower rate of complications than open surgical procedures. After endovascular repair, it is necessary to conduct continuous monitoring of the patient's health and correct any complications related to the procedure that may emerge. The objective of this article is to describe a case of penetrating trauma of the thoracic aorta that was treated endovascularly, since the literature predominantly covers blunt trauma injuries.

Tratamento endovascular da hipertensão portal e da hemorragia digestiva recorrente e secundária à síndrome da fístula arterioportal: complicação tardia de trauma abdominal penetrante / Endovascular treatment of portal hypertension and recurrent digestive hemorrhage secondary to arterioportal fistula syndrome: late complication of penetrating abdominal trauma

Resumo A síndrome da fístula artério-portal (FAP) é uma rara e reversível causa de hipertensão portal pré-sinusoidal, ocasionada pela comunicação de uma artéria visceral com o sistema venoso portal. A maioria dos pacientes é assintomática, mas quando desenvolvem sintomas, estes são mais relacionados com sangramento gastrointestinal, ascite, insuficiência cardíaca congestiva e diarreia. Este desafio terapêutico apresenta um caso de FAP decorrente de ferimento antigo por arma branca e subsequente evolução clínica desfavorável, com grave desnutrição e frequentes hemorragias digestivas. O caso foi solucionado através de oclusão da FAP por meio de tratamento endovascular.

Abstract The arterioportal fistula (APF) syndrome is a rare and reversible cause of pre-sinusoidal portal hypertension, caused by communication between a visceral artery and the portal venous system. Most patients are asymptomatic, but when they do develop symptoms, these are mainly related to gastrointestinal bleeding, ascites, congestive heart failure, and diarrhea. This therapeutic challenge presents a case of APF caused by a 20-year-old stabbing injury with unfavorable late clinical evolution, including significant malnutrition and severe digestive hemorrhages. The patient was treated using an endovascular procedure to occlude of the fistula.

Empalamiento precordial por arma blanca: extracción bajo visión videotorcoscópica / PRECORDIAL REMOVAL OF AN IMPALED KNIFE UNDER THORACOSCOPIC VISION

Background: It is widely established that the extraction of impaled objects should be carried out under direct vision. In the case of stable patients, endoscopic vision can be used as an alternative. Clinical Case: A 70-year-old male is admitted for a 5-hour impaled precordial stab wound. Evolution valued according to ATLS standards. Clinically and hemodynamically compensated patient. On physical examination: left pulmonary hypoventilation, subcutaneous emphysema, no jugular engorgement. Control of vital signs: TA: 110 / 70mmHg, FC: 70min, FR: 20min, Sat02: 97%. Complementary studies: ECO FAST: no pericardial fluid. Rx thorax: mild left pneumothorax heme. Chest CT: Puncture object of 18 cm in the left lung of AP and medial to the lateral path, hematoma of the angle, and hemopneumothorax grade I. Surgery: Patient in dorsal recumbency, under ARM with selective intubation. An incision in 5th left intercostal space, middle axillary line. 10mm trocar placement, 30 ° optics introduction. After discarding the commitment of the pericardium, active bleeding, and observing that the end of the weapon was going through the end of the angle, the weapon is removed under endoscopic vision. Clot washing/aspiration. Verification of hemostasis, absence of air leakage and pulmonary expansion. Drainage with 28 French tubes. Evolution: Derived from UTI extubated. CT scan thorax 72 h post: small intraparenchymal hematoma left, expanded lung. Minimum serohematic debit. Pleural tube and definitive discharge are removed on the 4th post-surgical day. Discussion: The literature suggests in the urgency, the removal of impaled objects under direct vision of the compromised structures. However, in stable patients, the previous study with CT should be unavoidable. Video-thoracoscopy in these wounded can avoid open surgery, but the procedure must be performed in trauma reference centers, with the appropriate means and by a trained surgical team willing to perform an emergency thoracotomy

Diagrama de Ishikawa: causas e soluções da infecção ao HIV adquirida por profissionais de enfermagem através de materiais perfurocortantes / Ishikawa Diagram: causes and solutions of HIV infection in nursing professionals due to sharps use / Diagrama de Ishikawa: causas y soluciones de la infección al vih adquirida por profesionales de enfermado a través de materiales perfurocortantes

Objective: The study's goal has been to analyze, through the Ishikawa Diagram, the causes and solutions of HIV infection in nursing professionals due to sharps handling. Methods: It is a literature review based on the Construction of the Ishikawa Diagram, which was carried out in May 2017 in the PubMed and Virtual Health Library databases. Results: The following are the main causes of HIV infection through sharps: work overload, perception of frail risk, careless use of needles, lack of training. Regarding the solutions: adequate post-exposure management, implementing and monitoring compliance with biosafety standards, improving the notification of accidents with sharps. Conclusion: There is a need to alerting managers towards intervening in the factors that might trigger accidents with sharp materials by the nursing team

Objetivo: Analisar por meio do Diagrama de Ishikawa as causas e soluções da infecção ao HIV adquirida por profissionais de enfermagem no manuseio de materiais perfurocortantes. Métodos: Revisão da literatura baseada na Construção do Diagrama de Ishikawa, realizado em maio de 2017 nas bases de dados Pubmed e Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde. Resultados: Dentre as causas da infecção ao HIV através de perfurocortantes: sobrecarga de trabalho, percepção de risco fragilizada, utilização descuidada de agulhas, ausência de treinamento. Quanto às soluções: gestão pós exposição adequada, implementar e fiscalizar o cumprimento das normas de biossegurança, aprimorar a notificação de acidentes com materiais perfurocortantes. Conclusão: Destaca-se a necessidade de sensibilizar gestores para intervir nos fatores que podem desencadear acidentes com materiais perfurocortantes pela equipe de enfermagem

Objetivo: Analizar por medio del Diagrama de Ishikawa las causas y soluciones de la infección al VIH adquirida por profesionales de enfermería en el manejo de materiales punzocortantes. Métodos: Revisión de la literatura basada en la construcción del diagrama de Ishikawa, realizado en mayo de 2017 en las bases de datos Pubmed y Biblioteca Virtual de Salud.Resultados: Entre las causas de la infección por el VIH a través de punzocortantes: sobrecarga de trabajo, percepción de riesgo fragilizada, utilización descuidada de agujas, ausencia de entrenamiento. En cuanto a las soluciones: gestión post exposición adecuada, implementar y fiscalizar el cumplimiento de las normas de bioseguridad, mejorar la notificación de accidentes con materiales punzocortantes. Conclusión: Se destaca la necesidad de sensibilizar a los gestores para intervenir en los factores que pueden desencadenar accidentes con materiales punzocortantes por el equipo de enfermería

Long-term traumatic and asymptomatic aorto-right atrial fistula

Abstract Aorto-atrial fistulas due to cardiac trauma are rare, and survivors require immediate surgical correction. Here, we report a case of an aorto-right atrial fistula due to penetrating trauma after a 16-year evolution, which developed symptoms of acute coronary syndrome and was treated with myocardial revascularization and correction of the aorto-cameral fistula.

Remoção de corpo estranho transfixante em dorso nasal: relato de caso / Removal of transfixing foreign body into nasal dorsum: case report

Os ferimentos transfixantes (FTs) em tecidos moles podem ser característicos em indivíduos admitidos em serviços de emergência hospitalar devido à grande morbidade e ao incômodo que podem ocasionar. Apesar de esse tipo de trauma não apresentar grande incidência, as suas implicações podem proporcionar sequelas funcionais e danos cosméticos à face do indivíduo. O objetivo do presente trabalho é descrever, por meio de relato de caso, a conduta adotada para paciente vítima acidental de ferimento transfixante, em terço médio de face, por objeto pontiagudo utilizado no local em que trabalhava. Relato de caso: indivíduo do sexo masculino, 47 anos de idade, normossistêmico e feoderma buscou atendimento em um serviço hospitalar de emergência com a presença de um gancho de açougue transfixado no nariz, penetrando a região de mucosa da narina direita até a pele do dorso nasal, relatando apenas queixa álgica e interesse em remover o objeto, sem obstrução de vias aéreas ou comprometimento de outras estruturas faciais. O gancho foi removido sob anestesia local, por um cirurgião bucomaxilofacial, havendo a preservação do septo nasal durante o procedimento e realização de sutura na lesão de pele do dorso nasal. Considerações finais: apesar de não haver um protocolo clínico-cirúrgico estabelecido quanto ao manejo de pacientes com FTs, é preconizado que o cirurgião se proponha a realizar a remoção do objeto sob conduta conservadora com o intuito de preservar ao máximo de estruturas nobres possíveis, assim como o presente caso foi conduzido.(AU)

Soft tissues transfixing wounds (TWs) may be characteristic in individuals admitted to emergency departments due to the high morbidity and discomfort they can cause. Although this type of trauma does not present a high incidence, its implications can provide sequels and cosmetic damages to the face. The aim of the present study is to describe, by means of a case report, the approach adopted for a patient who was accidentally transfixed, in a middle third of the face, by a sharp object used in the place where he worked. Case report: Male, 47 years old and normossemic, sought care in an emergency hospital service presenting a meat hook transfixed in his nose, penetrating the right nasal mucosa region up to the nasal skin dorsum, only reporting interest in removing the object and pain, without presenting airway obstruction or commitment of another facial structures. Regarding the clinical conditions of the present case, the hook was removed under local anesthesia by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, preserving the nasal septum during the procedure and suturing the lesion in the nasal skin dorsum. Final considerations: Although there is no established clinical-surgical protocol regarding the management of patients with TWs, it is recommended that the surgeon proposes to remove the object under conservative management in order to preserve the maximum possible anatomic structures, as well as this case was conducted.(AU)

Significados contextuais e o acidente perfurocortante: repercussões para o cuidado de enfermagem / Contextual meanings and the needlestick accident: repercussions for nursing care / Significados contextuales y el accidente por pinchazo: repercusiones para los cuidados de enfermería

Objetivo: analisar o significado contextual em que ocorre o acidente com equipamento perfurocortante. Método: estudo com abordagem qualitativa, com base na Grounded Theory, aprovado por Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Participaram 20 profissionais de enfermagem de um hospital público municipal do Rio de Janeiro, por entrevista semiestruturada, no período de julho de 2013 a abril de 2014, sendo os dados analisados à luz do referido método: codificação aberta, axial e seletiva. Resultados: três categorias revelam o significado contextual: percebendo o contexto de trabalho: uma realidade; interagindo com as equipes no ambiente de trabalho; refletindo sobre a profissão e o cuidado com o profissional de enfermagem. Conclusão:as categorias apontam a complexidade de determinados setores, recursos físicos e materiais inadequados, desorganização no processo de trabalho, falta de suporte no atendimento de acidente com material biológico como principais contextos para essa ocorrência.

Objective: to analyze the contextual meaning in which the accident with sharp equipment occurs. Method: a qualitative study, based on the Grounded Theory, approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Twenty nursing professionals from a municipal public hospital in Rio de Janeiro participated by a semistructured interview from july 2013 to april 2014. Data were analyzed in the light of this method: open, axial and selective coding. Results: three categories reveal the contextual meaning: perceiving the work context: a reality; interacting with teams in the work environment; reflecting on the profession and care with the nursing professional. Conclusion: the categories indicate the complexity of certain sectors, inadequate physical and material resources, disorganization in the work process, lack of support in the care of accidents with biological material as main contexts for this occurrence.

Objetivo: analizar el significado contextual en que ocurre el accidente con equipo punzocortante. Método: estudio con abordaje cualitativo, con base en la Grounded Theory, aprobado por Comité de Ética en Investigación. Participaron 20 profesionales de enfermería de un hospital público municipal de Río de Janeiro, por entrevista semiestructurada, en el período de julio de 2013 a abril de 2014. Los datos se analizaron a la luz de este método: codificación abierta, axial y selectiva. Resultados: tres categorías revelan el significado contextual: percibiendo el contexto de trabajo: una realidad; interactuando con los equipos en el ambiente de trabajo; reflexionando sobre la profesión y el cuidado con el profesional de enfermería. Conclusión: as categorías apuntan a la complejidad de determinados sectores, recursos físicos y materiales inadecuados, desorganización en el proceso de trabajo, falta de soporte en la atención de accidentes con material biológico como principales contextos para esta ocurrencia.

Reparación de sección de arteria axilar por trauma vascular secundario a herida por arma blanca: a propósito de un caso / Repair of axillary artery section due to vascular trauma secondary to stab wounds: a case report

Objetivo: Presentar un caso clínico y discutir el manejo del trauma de arteria axilar y revisar la literatura actual. Caso Clínico: se presenta el caso de un paciente con lesión de arteria axilar, que es traído en shock hipovolémico al Servicio de Emergencias de nuestro hospital. En pabellón, se aprecia sección incompleta de la segunda porción de la arteria axilar. Se controla y repara con anastomosis primaria término-terminal. En su posoperatorio evoluciona de forma satisfactoria. Discusión: El manejo del trauma vascular debe ser metódico y multidisciplinario. Los signos duros de trauma vascular son indicación de exploración quirúrgica inmediata. Los pacientes con signos blandos pueden complementarse con imágenes. En una sección incompleta de arteria axilar, la anastomosis término-terminal ha mostrado buenos resultados. Conclusiones: las lesiones de arteria axilar en el contexto de traumas son infrecuentes. Su manejo necesita de un alto índice de sospecha, un enfoque multidisciplinario y un acceso quirúrgico adecuado al contexto.

Objective: To present a clinical case and discuss the management of axillary artery trauma and to review current literature. Clinical case: Male patient with axillary artery injury, who is brought in hypovolemic shock to the Emergency Department. Surgical findings demonstrated an incomplete section of the second portion of the axillary artery which was repaired with primary end-to-end anastomosis. Postoperatively, the patient evolves without pain and is discharged. Discussion: The management of vascular trauma should be methodical and multidisciplinary. Hard signs of vascular trauma mandate immediate surgical exploration. Patients with soft signs may need further evaluation with images. In an incomplete section of the axillary artery the end-to-end anastomosis has shown good results. Conclusions: Axillary artery lesions in the context of trauma are infrequent. Its management requires a high index of suspicion, a multidisciplinary approach and adequate surgical access.