[Evaluation of immediate post-operative pain in heart surgery using the Behavioural Pain Scale]. / Valoración del dolor durante el postoperatorio inmediato de cirugía cardiaca mediante la Behavioural Pain Scale.

INTRODUCTION: Patients in the immediate postoperative period of cardiac surgery have abolished communication skills and therefore can not express pain. Pain produces significant adverse effects that alter the patients' course. Therefore, identifying and controlling them will lead to increased quality of care for the critical patient. OBJECTIVE: To measure the degree of pain in patients in the immediate postoperative period of cardiac surgery by scaling Behavioural Pain Scale. MATERIAL AND METHOD: An observational, prospective and longitudinal. Patients over 18 years in the first 24 hours of admission with no communication problems who were under sedation and subjected to mechanical ventilation were included. Twenty patients were enrolled in the study. The Behavioural Pain Scale (BPS) was used during two procedures usually considered as a painful practice in the literature, that is, mobilization and/or postural changes and aspiration of secretions. RESULTS: Twenty-seven measurements were made of procedures considered as painful. The results obtained by applying the scale BPS showed that 70.4% of patients had no pain, 22.2% had mild to moderate pain and 7.4% had unacceptable pain. CONCLUSION: This study has identified that the patients suffer pain during the postoperative period. Within these patients, there is a small, but not insignificant number whose pain is unacceptable during this period. This finding serves as a beginning for a line of research to improve the handling of the postoperative pain during immediate post-operative cardiac surgery.

Comparative efficacy of Micropore™ surgical dressing, Tegaderm™ and Lockit plus® for lumbar epidural catheter fixation in children: a prospective parallel group randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Proper fixation of an epidural catheter is necessary for desired drug effect and to prevent catheter displacement. Different techniques have been used for epidural catheter fixation. The aim of the study was to compare the relative efficacy of Micropore™ surgical dressing, Tegaderm™, and Lockit plus® in preventing lumbar epidural catheter migration in children. METHODS: We studied 167 patients aged 5-16 years, for up to 48 h. After the elective abdominal or lower limb surgery. Patients were randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) Micropore™ surgical dressing (group M), (2) Tegaderm™ (group T), or (3) Lockit plus® (group L). Incidence and extent of epidural catheter migration in centimetres (cm); was compared at 24 and 48 h post epidural fixation. Correlation between epidural catheter migration and patient characteristics, and relative incidence of complications in three groups was also analysed. RESULTS: Incidence of catheter migration was 9.6% at 24 h (group M: 7.1%, group T: 21.1% and group L: 0%) and 45.5% at 48 h (group M: 66.1%, group T: 45.6% and group L: 24.1%). After 48 h, absolute migration (mean migration rounded off to the nearest 0.5 cm) was least in patients in group L: 0.34 cm (1.39) compared to group M 1.22 cm (SD: 1.85) group T: 0.94 cm (1.94) (p = <0.001). CONCLUSION: Up to 48 h after surgery, the Lockit plus® device demonstrated the less epidural catheter migration when compared to micropore surgical dressing or tegaderm in children undergoing elective abdominal or lower limb surgery.

Evaluation of an enhanced recovery after lung surgery (ERALS) program in lung cancer lobectomy: An eight-year experience.

INTRODUCTION: Enhanced recovery after lung surgery (ERALS) protocols have proven useful in reducing postoperative stay (POS) and postoperative complications (POC). We studied the performance of an ERALS program for lung cancer lobectomy in our institution, aiming to identify which factors are associated with a reduction of POC and POS. METHODS: Analytic retrospective observational study conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital involving patients submitted to lobectomy for lung cancer and included in an ERALS program. Univariable and multivariable analysis were employed to identify factors associated with increased risk of POC and prolonged POS. RESULTS: A total 624 patients were enrolled in the ERALS program. The median POS was 4 days (range 1-63), with 2.9% of ICU postoperative admission. A videothoracoscopic approach was used in 66.6% of cases, and 174 patients (27.9%) experienced at least one POC. Perioperative mortality rate was 0.8% (5 cases). Mobilization to chair in the first 24h after surgery was achieved in 82.5% of cases, with 46.5% of patients achieving ambulation in the first 24h. Absence of mobilization to chair and preoperative FEV1% less than 60% predicted, were identified as independent risk factors for POC, while thoracotomy approach and the presence of POC predicted prolonged POS. CONCLUSIONS: We observed a reduction in ICU admissions and POS contemporaneous with the use of an ERALS program in our institution. We demonstrated that early mobilization and videothoracoscopic approach are modifiable independent predictors of reduced POC and POS, respectively.

Clinical guide to perioperative management for videothoracoscopy lung resection (Section of Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic Anesthesia, SEDAR; Spanish Society of Thoracic Surgery, SECT; Spanish Society of Physiotherapy).

The introduction of video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) techniques has led to a new approach in thoracic surgery. VATS is performed by inserting a thoracoscope through a small incisions in the chest wall, thus maximizing the preservation of muscle and tissue. Because of its low rate of morbidity and mortality, VATS is currently the technique of choice in most thoracic procedures. Lung resection by VATS reduces prolonged air leaks, arrhythmia, pneumonia, postoperative pain and inflammatory markers. This reduction in postoperative complications shortens hospital length of stay, and is particularly beneficial in high-risk patients with low tolerance to thoracotomy. Compared with conventional thoracotomy, the oncological results of VATS surgery are similar or even superior to those of open surgery. This aim of this multidisciplinary position statement produced by the thoracic surgery working group of the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation (SEDAR), the Spanish Society of Thoracic Surgery (SECT), and the Spanish Association of Physiotherapy (AEF) is to standardize and disseminate a series of perioperative anaesthesia management guidelines for patients undergoing VATS lung resection surgery. Each recommendation is based on an in-depth review of the available literature by the authors. In this document, the care of patients undergoing VATS surgery is organized in sections, starting with the surgical approach, and followed by the three pillars of anaesthesia management: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative anaesthesia.

Clinical guide to perioperative management for videothoracoscopy lung resection (Section of Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic Anesthesia, SEDAR; Spanish Society of Thoracic Surgery, SECT; Spanish Society of Physiotherapy). / Guía clínica en el manejo perioperatorio para la cirugía de resección pulmonar por videotoracoscopia (Sección de Anestesia Cardiaca, Vascular y Torácica, SEDAR; Sociedad Española de Cirugía Torácica, SECT; Asociación Española de Fisioterapia, AEF).

The introduction of video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) techniques has led to a new approach in thoracic surgery. VATS is performed by inserting a thoracoscope through a small incisions in the chest wall, thus maximizing the preservation of muscle and tissue. Because of its low rate of morbidity and mortality, VATS is currently the technique of choice in most thoracic procedures. Lung resection by VATS reduces prolonged air leaks, arrhythmia, pneumonia, postoperative pain and inflammatory markers. This reduction in postoperative complications shortens hospital length of stay, and is particularly beneficial in high-risk patients with low tolerance to thoracotomy. Compared with conventional thoracotomy, the oncological results of VATS surgery are similar or even superior to those of open surgery. This aim of this multidisciplinary position statement produced by the thoracic surgery working group of the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation (SEDAR), the Spanish Society of Thoracic Surgery (SECT), and the Spanish Association of Physiotherapy (AEF) is to standardize and disseminate a series of perioperative anaesthesia management guidelines for patients undergoing VATS lung resection surgery. Each recommendation is based on an in-depth review of the available literature by the authors. In this document, the care of patients undergoing VATS surgery is organized in sections, starting with the surgical approach, and followed by the three pillars of anaesthesia management: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative anaesthesia.

Perioperative in Intensive Medicine of reconstructive surgery and burned patients. / Perioperatorio de cirugía plástica reconstructiva y quemados en Medicina Intensiva.

Burned patients may need prolonged admissions in the Intensive Care Service, both for initial care and for the pre and postoperative treatment of the multiple surgeries they require. The initial resuscitation of critically burned patients requires adequate monitoring to calculate the fluid therapy necessary to replenish the losses and ensure tissue perfusion, but without excesses that increase interstitial edema. In addition, monitoring can evaluate the systemic inflammatory response that can lead to shock and organic dysfunctions. After this initial phase we will find a critical patient who requires multiple reinterventions in non-optimal situations, so he will need special care over a long period of time. In addition, the Intensive Care Service offers specific postoperative care for reconstructive surgery and the transplantation of composite tissues (upper limb and face) in which its success depends on a rigorous control through adequate monitoring and treatment.

Organization of the operating room and specific instruments for the implant of penile prosthesis. / Organización del quirófano e instrumental específico para el implante de prótesis de pene.

After more than 1600 penile implant surgeries, we can affirm the need for a procedure protocol of the steps prior to this type of surgery, and the importance of carefully control the preparation for the surgical act. The instruments that must be available for surgery include elements that have been specifically designed for this type of intervention, such as the Cavernotomo dilators (Rossello®) or the Furlow. These are essential for penile implant surgeries in the usual practice, especially in complex cases or when complications arise. We should avoid complications as much as we can, or at least we should be able to minimize, address and resolve them with effective organization and adequate instruments. Undoubtedly, the surgeon's skills and experience are one of the key components for success, but the great importance of an adequately performed and rigorously applied protocol by all team members should not be underestimated. The objective of this article is to explain the basis of the details of this procedure in a clear and realistic way.

Postoperative circuits in patients undergoing elective craniotomy. A narrative review. / Circuitos postoperatorios en los pacientes sometidos a craneotomía programada. Revisión narrativa.

In 2017, the Neurosciences section of the Spanish Society of Anaesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Therapy published a national survey on postoperative care and treatment circuits in neurosurgery. The survey showed that practices vary widely, depending on the centre, the anaesthesiologist and the pathology of the patient. There is currently no standard postoperative circuit for cranial neurosurgical procedures in Spanish hospitals, and there is sufficient evidence to show that not all patients undergoing elective craniotomy should be routinely admitted to a postsurgical critical care unit. The aim of this study is to perform a narrative review of postoperative circuits in elective craniotomy in order to standardise clinical practice in the light of published studies. For this purpose, we searched MEDLINE (PubMed) to retrieve studies published in the last ten years, up to November 2019, using the keywords neurosurgery and postoperative care, craniotomyand postoperative care.

Percepções de pacientes sobre recuperação cirúrgica retardada: validação do diagnóstico de enfermagem / Percepciones de pacientes sobre recuperación quirúrgica retardada: validación del diagnóstico de enfermería / Perceptions of patients on delayed surgical recovery: validation of the nursing diagnosis

RESUMO Objetivo: validar qualitativamente o diagnóstico de enfermagem Recuperação Cirúrgica Retardada, a partir das percepções de pacientes. Método: estudo qualitativo, realizado com 20 pacientes de hospital de referência com seis dias ou mais de pós-operatório. Realizou-se entrevista semiestruturada como técnica de coleta de dados e, para análise de dados, procedeu-se ao método da análise de conteúdo temática. Resultados: obtiveram três categorias: Descrição das características definidoras e fatores relacionados a partir do relato dos pacientes; Percepção sobre a recuperação cirúrgica; e Repercussões do retardo da recuperação cirúrgica na vida, na saúde e no bem-estar dos pacientes. Considerações finais: as percepções dos pacientes estiveram intimamente ligadas ao tempo de pós-operatório e prolongamento da internação, o que corrobora a definição do diagnóstico Recuperação Cirúrgica Retardada. Investigações qualitativas auxiliam na compreensão da experiência do paciente quanto ao fenômeno do diagnóstico e situa o cuidado centrado na pessoa. Pode, ainda, auxiliar no delineamento de intervenções de enfermagem assertivas para o alcance da recuperação plena.

RESUMEN Objetivo: validar cualitativamente el diagnóstico de enfermería Recuperación Quirúrgica Retardada, a partir de las percepciones de pacientes. Método: estudio cualitativo, realizado con 20 pacientes de hospital de referencia con seis días o más de postoperatorio. Se realizó entrevista semiestructurada como técnica de recolección de datos y, para análisis de datos, se procedió al método del análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: obtuvieron tres categorías: Descripción de las características definitorias y factores relacionados a partir del relato de los pacientes; Percepción sobre la recuperación quirúrgica; y Repercusiones del retardo de la recuperación quirúrgica en la vida, en la salud y en el bienestar de los pacientes. Consideraciones finales: las percepciones de los pacientes estuvieron íntimamente conectadas al tiempo de postoperatorio y la prolongación de la internación, lo que corrobora la definición del diagnóstico Recuperación Quirúrgica Retardada. Investigaciones cualitativas ayudan en la comprensión de la experiencia del paciente en cuanto al fenómeno del diagnóstico y ubican el cuidado centrado en la persona. Pueden, además, ayudar en la definición de intervenciones de enfermería asertivas para el alcance de la recuperación plena.

ABSTRACT Objective: to qualitatively validate the nursing diagnosis Delayed surgical recovery based on patients' perceptions. Method: a qualitative study was conducted with 20 patients from a reference hospital six days or more after surgery. A semi-structured interview was conducted as the data collection technique, and the thematic content analysis method was used for data analysis. Results: three categories were obtained: Description of the defining characteristics and related factors based on the patients' statements, Perception of surgical recovery, and Repercussions of delayed surgical recovery on the patients' lives, health, and well-being. Final considerations: the patients' perceptions were closely linked to the postoperative period and length of stay, which corroborates the definition of Delayed surgical recovery. Qualitative investigations help to understand the patient's experience regarding the diagnosis phenomenon and situate person-centered care. It can also help design assertive nursing interventions to achieve full recovery.

A mobilização precoce está associada à melhor funcionalidade no pós-operatório de cirurgias abdominais? / Is early mobilization associated with better functionality after abdominal surgery? / ¿Se asocia la movilización temprana con una mejor funcionalidad después de las cirugías abdominales?

Introdução: Pacientes submetidos a grandes cirurgias abdominais apresentam riscos de complicações pós-operatórias. A mobilização precoce vem sendo implementada e cada vez mais aplicada, no intuito de prevenir esses eventos. Objetivo: Demonstrar se a mobilização precoce está associada à melhor funcionalidade no pós-operatório de cirurgias abdominais. Métodos: Revisão integrativa de literatura realizada por meio de uma busca bibliográfica junto aos bancos de dados: BVS, Scielo, PedRO e Pubmed por meio dos descritores: mobilização precoce, deambulação precoce, cuidados pós-operatórios, período pós-operatório, estado funcional, exercício físico, reabilitação, funcionalidade e cirurgia abdominal, nos idiomas inglês, português e espanhol. Resultados: A amostra final foi constituída por 08 artigos científicos, que foram estruturados em forma de quadro para apresentação de suas principais características, dos métodos e os principais resultados. Conclusão: A mobilização precoce está associada ao retorno rápido à funcionalidade da linha de base pré- operatória, as atividades de vida diária, independência funcional, além do tempo de internação mais curto e menor duração dos desagradáveis sintomas pós-operatórios.

Introduction: Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery are at risk of postoperative complications. Early mobilization has been implemented and increasingly applied in order to prevent these events. Objective: to demonstrate whether early mobilization is associated with better functionality in the postoperative period of abdominal surgeries. Methods: an integrative literature review carried out through a literature search in the following databases: BVS, Scielo, PedRO and Pubmed using the descriptors: early mobilization, early ambulation, postoperative care, postoperative period, functional status, physical exercise, rehabilitation, functionality and abdominal surgery, in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Results: The final sample consisted of 08 scientific articles, which were structured in the form of a table to present their main characteristics, methods and main results. Conclusion: Early mobilization interferes with the rapid return to preoperative baseline functionality, activities of daily living, functional independence, in addition to a shorter hospital stay and shorter duration of unpleasant postoperative symptoms.

Introducción: Los pacientes sometidos a cirugías abdominales mayores corren el riesgo de sufrir complicaciones postoperatorias. La movilización temprana se ha implementado y aplicado cada vez más para prevenir estos eventos. Objetivo: Demostrar si la movilización temprana se asocia con una mejor funcionalidad después de la cirugía abdominal. Métodos: Revisión bibliográfica integrativa realizada a través de una búsqueda bibliográfica en las siguientes bases de datos: BVS, Scielo, PedRO y Pubmed utilizando los descriptores: early mobilisation, early ambulation, postoperative care, postoperative period, functional status, physical exercise, rehabilitation, functionality and abdominal surgery, en inglés, portugués y español. Resultados: La muestra final consistió en 08 artículos científicos, que se estructuraron en forma de tabla para presentar sus principales características, los métodos y los principales resultados. Conclusión: La movilización temprana se asocia con un rápido retorno a la funcionalidad de base preoperatoria, a las actividades de la vida diaria, a la independencia funcional, así como a una estancia hospitalaria más corta y a una menor duración de los síntomas postoperatorios desagradables.

Perioperative management of pheocromocytoma/paraganglioma: a comprehensive review / Manejo perioperatorio del feocromocitoma/ paraganglioma: una revisión exhaustiva

Abstract Pheochromocytomas are rare neuroendocrine neoplasms that require adequate preoperative evaluation in order to prevent and lessen the serious complications of catecholamine hypersecretion. Preoperative management contributes to reducing morbidity and mortality rates in patients who have not been diagnosed with this condition and undergo any surgery. However, current mortality seems to be lower, a fact attributed to preoperative management with alpha blockers.

Resumen Los feocromocitomas son neoplasias neuroendocrinas poco frecuentes que requieren una evaluación preoperatoria adecuada, con el fin de prevenir y disminuir las complicaciones graves de la hipersecreción de catecolaminas. El manejo preoperatorio contribuye a disminuir las tasas de morbimortalidad en los pacientes que no han sido diagnosticados con esta entidad y son sometidos a cualquier cirugía. Sin embargo, la mortalidad actual parece ser más baja, hecho atribuido a un manejo preoperatorio con α-bloqueadores.

Adverse respiratory events in a post-anesthesia care unit.

INTRODUCTION: Adverse respiratory events (ARE) are a leading causes of postoperative morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the incidence and determinants of postoperative ARE. METHODS: This observational prospective study was conducted in a post anesthesia care unit (PACU). A total of 340 adult subjects were admitted consecutively, and AREs were measured after elective surgery. Population demographics, perioperative parameters, ARE occurrence, and length of stay in the postoperative PACU and in hospital were recorded. Data were analyzed descriptively using the Mann-Whitney U-test and the Chi-square or Fisher's exact test. Multivariate analyses were carried outusing logistic binary regression, and the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. RESULTS: Postoperative AREs occurred in 67 subjects (19.7%). AREs were more frequent after high-risk procedures (42% vs 24%; P=.003), in patients undergoing major surgery (37% vs 25%; P=.041), those receiving general anesthesia (85% vs 67%; P=.004), and in patients administered intraoperative muscle relaxants (79% vs 55%; P<.001) and neostigmine (69% vs 49%; P=.002). Hypoactive emergence (13% vs 5%; P=.015) and residual neuromuscular blockade (46% versus 11%; P<.001) were more frequent in subjects with postoperative ARE. On multivariate analyses, residual neuromuscular blockade was an independent risk factor for ARE in the PACU (OR 6.4; CI 3.0-13.4; P<.001). CONCLUSIONS: ARE is an important and common postoperative complication. Residual neuromuscular blockade was an independent risk factor for ARE in the PACU.

[Non-invasive mechanical ventilation in postoperative patients. A clinical review]. / Ventilación mecánica no invasiva en el postoperatorio. Revisión clínica.

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a method of ventilatory support that is increasing in importance day by day in the management of postoperative respiratory failure. Its role in the prevention and treatment of atelectasis is particularly important in the in the period after thoracic and abdominal surgeries. Similarly, in the transplanted patient, NIV can shorten the time of invasive mechanical ventilation, reducing the risk of infectious complications in these high-risk patients. It has been performed A systematic review of the literature has been performed, including examining the technical, clinical experiences and recommendations concerning the application of NIV in the postoperative period.

Cirugía electiva en organizaciones no COVID durante la pandemia / Elective surgery in non COVID organizations during the pandemic

Este es un trabajo prospectivo, observacional, con el objetivo de cuantificar el riesgo que representa realizar cirugía electiva en medio de la pandemia por COVID-19. Presentamos la experiencia acumulada durante tres meses en el Centro de Cirugía Ambulatoria IPS (Bogotá, D.C., Colombia), adecuada para la atención de pacientes "No COVID-19", analizando información recaudada en 667 pacientes, con riesgo anestésico bajo, llevados a cirugía de mediana complejidad. Nuestros resultados definen que es seguro intervenir este tipo de pacientes, que no aumenta el riesgo de presentar complicaciones ni el riesgo de contagio para pacientes o profesionales de atención de la salud.

This is a prospective, observational study with the objective of quantifying the risk posed by elective surgery in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We present the experience accumulated over three months at the IPS Ambulatory Surgery Center (Bogotá, DC, Colombia), suitable for the care of non-COVID-19 patients, analyzing information collected in 667 patients, with low anesthetic risk, taken to surgery of medium complexity. Our results define that it is safe to intervene in this type of patient, that it does not increase the risk of presenting complications or the risk of contagion for patients or health care professionals.

Orientações de alta hospitalar para o desempenho do autocuidado após a cirurgia cardíaca: revisão integrativa / Orientaciones de alta hospitalaria para el rendimiento del autocuidado después de la cirugía cardíaca: revisión integrativa / Hospital discharge guidelines for self-care performance after cardiac surgery: integrative review

Objetivo: identificar as orientações de saúde necessárias, para que o paciente em pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca possa desempenhar comportamentos de autocuidado após a alta hospitalar. Método: revisão integrativa, seguindo as etapas propostas por Whittemore, limitada aos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol, e publicação entre 2007 e 2018. Utilizaram-se as bases de dados disponíveis nas bibliotecas virtuais PubMed e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde e o instrumento de Ursi para extração dos dados. Classificaram-se os artigos conforme o nível de evidência. Resultados: foram incluídos seis artigos. Os achados possibilitaram a criação de nove categorias que agrupam as orientações de saúde para o desempenho do autocuidado após alta hospitalar decorrente de cirurgia cardíaca. Conclusão: atividades de vida diária, alimentação, atividade e exercício físico, sintomas psicológicos, controle de fatores de risco, complicações, terapia medicamentosa, manejo dos sintomas e pele foram orientações de saúde identificadas para o desempenho do autocuidado após alta hospitalar de pacientes submetidos a cirurgia cardíaca.

Objetivo: identificar las orientaciones de salud necesarias, para que el paciente en el período postoperatorio de la cirugía cardíaca pueda realizar comportamientos de cuidado personal después del alta hospitalaria. Método: revisión integradora, siguiendo los pasos propuestos por Whittemore, limitada a los idiomas portugués, inglés y español, y publicación entre 2007 y 2018. Fueron utilizadas las bases de datos disponibles en las bibliotecas virtuales PubMed y Biblioteca Virtual en Salud y el instrumento Ursi para la extracción de datos. Los artículos fueron clasificados de acuerdo con el nivel de evidencia. Resultados: se incluyeron seis artículos. Los hallazgos permitieron la creación de nueve categorías que agrupan las orientaciones de salud para el desempeño del autocuidado después del alta hospitalaria debido a la cirugía cardíaca. Conclusión: las actividades de la vida diaria, la dieta, la actividad y el ejercicio físico, los síntomas psicológicos, el control de los factores de riesgo, las complicaciones, la terapia farmacológica, el manejo de los síntomas y la piel fueron orientaciones de salud identificadas para el desempeño del autocuidado después del alta hospitalaria de los pacientes sometidos a cirugía cardíaca.

Objective: to identify the necessary health guidelines, so that the patient in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery can perform self-care behaviors after hospital discharge. Method: integrative review, following the steps proposed by Whittemore, limited to the Portuguese, English and Spanish languages, and publication between 2007 and 2018. The databases used were available on the virtual libraries PubMed and Virtual Health Library and the Ursi instrument for data extraction. The articles were classified according to the level of evidence. Results: six articles were included. The findings allowed creating nine categories that group the health guidelines for self-care performance after hospital discharge from cardiac surgery. Conclusion: activities of daily living, diet, physical activity and exercise, psychological symptoms, control of risk factors, complications, drug therapy, management of symptoms and skin were health guidelines identified for the performance of self-care after hospital discharge of patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

[Quality of the anesthesiologist written record during the transfer of postoperative patients: Influence of implementing a structured communication tool]. / Calidad del registro escrito del médico anestesiólogo durante la transferencia de pacientes postoperados: influencia de la aplicación de una herramienta de comunicación estructurada.

OBJECTIVE: The lack of communication is a major cause of health care errors, especially during patient transfer between practitioners and/or healthcare units, when standardization of communication is a recommended practice. In our study we wanted to assess whether the application of the structured communication SBAR tool could influence the quality of the information written on the progress sheet by the anesthesiologist involved in the transfer of the patient after surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This is an observational, retrospective, randomized, quality review of the written record made by the anesthesiologist during the transfer of patients from the surgical area to the postoperative recovery unit, by applying a validated list. We evaluated three observation periods: a control period of two months in 2011 (preSBAR) and a second period of two months in 2012 (postSBAR); in the latter two groups of patients were transferred (postSBAR +) or without SBAR (postSBAR-). RESULTS: The strength of agreement between raters obtained an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.8459 (p <0.001). There were significant differences in the study group, with highest average score in the group with SBAR (postSBAR + group: mean ± SD 7.56 ± 1.20 versus postSBAR-group: 5.41 ± 2.98, p <0.001) and depending on the anesthesiologist responsible for the intervention participated in the study (mean ± SD: 7.00 ± 1.99, compared to 4.81 ± 3.24 in the non-participants, p <0.001). CONCLUSIONS: There was an improvement in the quality of written records made in 2012 during the implementation of the SBAR, without the actual application of this instrument appearing to influence it. The anesthesiologists that were involved in new forms of patient safety were also those who made written records of highest quality.

Cuidado de enfermería postoperación de Tromboendarterectomia Pulmonar Bilateral. Estudio de caso fundamentado en los principios de Henderson / Nursing care after Bilateral Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy. Case study based on Henderson's principles / Cuidados de enfermagem após tromboendarterectomia pulmonar bilateral. Estudo de caso baseado nos princípios de Henderson

Resumen Introducción La tromboembolia pulmonar (TEP) es un padecimiento que se presenta con frecuencia de manera silenciosa, el 50 % o más de los casos no se diagnostica. Se define como la oclusión total o parcial de la circulación pulmonar, ocasionada por un coágulo sanguíneo proveniente de la circulación venosa sistémica, incluidas las cavidades derechas y que, de acuerdo a su magnitud, puede o no originar síntomas. Está considerada como una urgencia cardiovascular y constituye una de las principales causas de morbimortalidad en pacientes hospitalizados. Objetivo Desarrollar un Estudio de caso basado en el Proceso de Atención de Enfermería en la persona postoperada de Tromboendarterectomía Pulmonar Bilateral en Unidad de cuidados intensivos postquirúrgica de un Instituto Nacional de Tercer Nivel de la Ciudad de México. Método Estudio de caso basado en las etapas del proceso enfermero, se utilizó una Guía de valoración de las 14 necesidades de Virginia Henderson, jerarquización de Diagnósticos enfermeros, se ofreció una atención integral enfocada en cuidados especializados para cubrir las necesidades más afectadas en la persona. Conclusiones La aplicación del proceso de atención enfermero con base en la valoración de las 14 necesidades de Virginia Henderson, identificó que las necesidades más afectadas fueron; Oxigenación/Circulación y Evitar peligros, con la jerarquización se determinó que es imprescindible el conocimiento de enfermería en intervenciones especificas en el proceso postoperatorio de Tromboendarterectomía como: la detección del riesgo de alteraciones del ritmo cardiaco, valoración e intervenciones en insuficiencia respiratoria aguda, la propensión a eventos trombóticos secundarios a afección genética, para el logro de la recuperación de la salud de manera exitosa.

Abstract Introduction Since a pulmonary embolism (PE) can develop silently, more than 50 % of cases are not diagnosed until clear signs and symptoms are present. It is defined as the partial or total blockage of pulmonary circulation due to a blood clot which originated from the venous circulation elsewhere. Considered a cardiovascular urgency, it is a main cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients. Objective Based on the Nursing Process, to carry out a study case on a person who underwent surgery for Bilateral Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy in the ICU of a Third Level of Care National Institute of Mexico City. Method This is a study case which followed the stages of the Nursing Process. An assessment guide of the 14 needs proposed by Virginia Henderson was utilized. Nursing diagnoses were ranked. An integral and specialized care addressing the patient's most important needs was offered. Conclusions The most important needs identified were: promoting oxygenation and circulation, and preventing risks. From the diagnoses analysis, it was determined that nursing knowledge is crucial in post thromboendarterectomy interventions, in terms of heart rate alteration risk detection, acute respiratory insufficiency assessment, and secondary thrombotic events prevention, all these in order to achieve a successful recovery.

Resumo Introdução A trombo embolia pulmonar (TEP) é uma doença que se apresenta com frequência de maneira silenciosa, o 50 % ou mais dos casos não se diagnostica. Define-se como a oclusão total ou parcial da circulação pulmonar, ocasionada por um coágulo sanguíneo proveniente da circulação venosa sistémica, incluídas as cavidades direitas e que, conforme sua magnitude, pode ou não originar sintomas. É considerada como uma urgência cardiovascular e constitui uma das principais causas de morbimortalidade em pacientes hospitalizados. Objetivo Desenvolver um Estudo de caso baseado no Processo de Atenção de Enfermagem na pessoa pós-perada de Tromboendarterectomia Pulmonar Bilateral na Unidade de cuidados intensivos post-cirúrgica de um Instituto Nacional de Terceiro Nível da Cidade do México. Método Estudo de Caso baseado nas etapas do processo enfermeiro, utilizou-se uma Guia de avaliação das 14 necessidades de Virginia Henderson, hierarquização de Diagnósticos enfermeiros, ofereceu-se uma atenção integral focalizada em cuidados especializados para cobrir as necessidades mais afetadas na pessoa. Conclusões A aplicação do processo de atenção enfermeiro com base na avaliação das 14 necessidades de Virginia Henderson, identificou que as necessidades mais afetadas foram; Oxigenação/Circulação e Evitar perigos, com a hierarquização determinou-se que é imprescindível o conhecimento de enfermagem em intervenções especificas no processo pós-operatório de Tromboendarterectomia como: a detecção do risco de alterações do ritmo cardíaco, avaliação e intervenções em insuficiência respiratória aguda, a propensão a eventos trombóticos secundários a afecção genética, para o sucesso da recuperação da saúde de maneira bem-sucedida.

Revisión Bibliográfica: Cuidados y Complicaciones Postquirúrgicas Mediatas y Tardías en Adultos / Bibliographic Review: Medium and Long-Term Post-Surgical Care and Complications in Adults

INTRODUCCIÓN: La intervención quirúrgica es una práctica médica específica realizada sobre un órgano interno o externo, para lo cual el paciente recibe anestesia general o local, realizada en un quirófano estéril y su pronta recuperación ayuda a la inserción familiar y social. Desde el momento en que se diagnostica una enfermedad y su tratamiento va a requerir un ingreso hospitalario para la realización de una intervención quirúrgica, tanto el paciente como sus familiares pueden experimentar diversas alteraciones emocionales. El período postoperatorio se inicia cuando termina la intervención y se revierte la anestesia, el paciente es estabilizado hemodinámicamente y es trasladado al servicio de hospitalización hasta el alta definitiva. En este período se ponen de manifiesto retos para el equipo médico y de enfermería en cuanto a las interacciones que han de ser eficaces, evitando complicaciones postquirúrgicas y morbimortalidad en los pacientes. El objetivo de la revisión bibliográfica es proporcionar al personal médico y de enfermería los conocimientos científicos, necesarios para ayudar al paciente a la recuperación física y psíquica tras la intervención quirúrgica y evitar complicaciones, además fomentar la autonomía del paciente; administrar analgésicos, antieméticos o antibióticos, una dieta adecuada, motivar e influir en la evolución y recuperación fácil y significativa del paciente

Surgical intervention is a specific medical procedure in an internal or external organ for which the patient receives general or local anesthesia, is performed in a sterile operating room. Early recovery helps family and social insertion. From the moment in which a surgical condition is diagnosed, the patient and family may experience multiple emotional disturbances. The postoperative period begins when anesthesia is finalized; the patient must be stabilized and transferred to the proper post-operative care unit until discharge. During this period, multiples challenges are present for medical and nursing staff, the proper interaction between teams must be effective with the objective of avoid postsurgical complications and decrease morbidity and mortality rates. The aim of the bibliographic review is to provide medical and nursing staff with the scientific knowledge necessary to help the patient to achieve physically and psychologically recovery and avoid post-surgical complications. In addition, it is important to encourage the correct administration of medication by heath care

Manual de práctica clínica basado en la evidencia: controles posquirúrgicos / Evidence-based clinical practice manual: Postoperative controls

Introduction: Post-anesthetic care reduces the anesthesia-related postoperative complications and mortality, shortens the length of stay at the postoperative care units and improves patient satisfaction. Objective: To establish a set of recommendations for immediate post-anesthetic care of patients that received general/regional anesthesia or profound/moderate sedation at the postoperative care units. Methodology: This is a process of "rapid" clinical practice guidelines adaptation, including systematic search. The illegible guidelines for adaptation were rated using AGREE II. The guideline selected to be adapted as the clinical practice handbook was Practice guidelines for post-anesthetic care of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The manual was evaluated in terms of implementation ability, up-to-date information, relevancy, ethical considerations and patient safety by the group of anesthesiologists and epidemiologists based on Delphi. Result:The manual kept the recommendations on evaluation and monitoring, pharmacological management of postoperative nausea and vomiting, antagonistic actions for sedatives and analgesics and neuromuscular block agents, emergency management and anesthesia recovery, as well as the criteria for discharge from the unit. Indications about the conditions and requirements of the unit and patient admission were also included. Conclusions: This handbook comprises the basic guidelines for primary management of patients at the postoperative care unit. It may be amended or adapted according to the institutional requirements and for specific patient groups and is not intended to replace the existing protocols at the particular institution and does not define outcomes or prognosis.

Introducción: El cuidado posanestésico disminuye las complicaciones y mortalidad poso-peratorias inmediatas relacionadas con la anestesia, acorta la estancia en las unidades de cuidado posoperatoro y mejora la satisfacción de los pacientes. Objetivo: Establecer un conjunto de recomendaciones para el cuidado posantestésico inmediato de los pacientes que recibieron anestesia general/regional o sedación profunda/moderada en la unidades de cuidado posoperatorio. Metodología: Un proceso de adaptación "rápida" de guías de práctica clínica, que incluyó búsqueda sistemática. Se calificaron las guías elegibles a adaptar, mediante AGREE II. La guía seleccionada para su adaptación como manual de práctica clínica fue Practice guidelines for postanesthetic care dela American Society of Anesthesiologists. El manual fue evaluado por un grupo de anestesiólogos y epidemiólogos mediante Delphi, en términos de implementab-ilidad, actualización, pertinencia, consideraciones ética y seguridad del paciente. Resultado: El manual mantuvo las recomendaciones sobre evaluación y monitorización, manejo farmacológico de náuseas y vómito posoperatorio, antagonismo de los efectos de sedantes, analgésicos y agentes de bloqueo neuromuscular, el manejo de la emergencia y recuperación anestésica, y los criterios para egreso de la unidad. Se incluyeron indicaciones sobre condiciones y requisitos de la unidad y el ingreso del paciente a esta. Conclusiones: Este manual es una guía básica sobre el manejo primario de los pacientes en la unidad de cuidado posoperatorio, puede ser modificado o adaptado según los requerimientos institucionales y para grupos específicos de pacientes; no pretende reemplazar los protocolos existentes en cada institución ni puede definir desenlaces ni pronósticos.

Development of a Safety protocol for Management Thirst in the Immediate Postoperative Period / Diseño del protocolo de seguridad para el manejo de la sede en el posoperatorio inmediato / Elaboração do Protocolo de Segurança para o Manejo da Sede no Pós Operatório Imediato

Objective To develop a safety protocol for the management of thirst in the immediate postoperative period. Method Quantitative, methodological, and applied study conducted in April-August 2012. An extensive literature search and expert consultation was carried out to develop the protocol and its operating manual. Theoretical and semantic analyzes were carried out by experts. Results Assessment of level of consciousness, reflexes of protection of the airways (cough and swallowing), and absence of nausea and vomiting were selected as safety criteria. These criteria were grouped and formatted in a graph algorithm, which indicates the need to interrupt the procedure if a security criterion does not reach the expected standard. Conclusion The protocol was elaborated to fill in the gap in the literature of a specific model concerning nursing actions in the safe management of thirst in the immediate postoperative period. .

Objetivo Diseñar un protocolo de seguridad para el manejo de la sede en el posoperatorio inmediato. Método Investigación metodológica y aplicada, cuantitativa, desarrollada en los meses de abril a agosto de 2012. Para la confección del protocolo y su manual operacional, se llevó a cabo una extensa búsqueda en la literatura y consulta a expertos. El análisis teórico y el semántico los realizaron los jueces. Resultados Los criterios de seguridad enlistados fueron: evaluación del nivel de conciencia y de los reflejos de protección de las vías aéreas (tos y deglución) y ausencia de náuseas y vómitos. Dichos criterios fueron agrupados y formatados en un algoritmo gráfico que conduce a la interrupción del procedimiento en caso de que un criterio de seguridad no alcance la evaluación esperada. Conclusión La construcción del protocolo tuvo el fin de suplir la falta de un modelo específico en la literatura para estandarizar las acciones de enfermería en el manejo de la sede en el posoperatorio inmediato con seguridad. .

Objetivo Elaborar um protocolo de segurança para o manejo da sede no pós-operatório imediato. Método Pesquisa metodológica e aplicada, quantitativa, desenvolvida nos meses de abril a agosto de 2012. Para a elaboração do protocolo e seu manual operacional, efetuou-se uma extensa busca na literatura e consulta a especialistas. As análises teórica e semântica foram realizadas por juízes. Resultados Os critérios de segurança elencados foram: avaliação do nível de consciência e dos reflexos de proteção de vias aéreas (tosse e deglutição) e ausência de náuseas e vômitos. Esses critérios foram agrupados e formatados num algoritmo gráfico, que conduz à interrupção do procedimento caso um critério de segurança não alcance avaliação esperada. Conclusão A construção do protocolo visou suprir a falta de um modelo específico na literatura para padronizar as ações de enfermagem no manejo da sede no pós-operatório imediato com segurança. .