Incidence, Clinical Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients With COVID-19: Results of the UMC-19-S12.

OBJECTIVE: The authors investigated the incidence, risk factors, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGB) in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), who were attending the emergency department (ED), before hospitalization. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed all COVID-19 patients diagnosed with UGB in 62 Spanish EDs (20% of Spanish EDs, case group) during the first 2 months of the COVID-19 outbreak. We formed 2 control groups: COVID-19 patients without UGB (control group A) and non-COVID-19 patients with UGB (control group B). Fifty-three independent variables and 4 outcomes were compared between cases and controls. RESULTS: We identified 83 UGB in 74,814 patients with COVID-19 who were attending EDs (1.11%, 95% CI=0.88-1.38). This incidence was lower compared with non-COVID-19 patients [2474/1,388,879, 1.78%, 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.71-1.85; odds ratio (OR)=0.62; 95% CI=0.50-0.77]. Clinical characteristics associated with a higher risk of COVID-19 patients presenting with UGB were abdominal pain, vomiting, hematemesis, dyspnea, expectoration, melena, fever, cough, chest pain, and dysgeusia. Compared with non-COVID-19 patients with UGB, COVID-19 patients with UGB more frequently had fever, cough, expectoration, dyspnea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, interstitial lung infiltrates, and ground-glass lung opacities. They underwent fewer endoscopies in the ED (although diagnoses did not differ between cases and control group B) and less endoscopic treatment. After adjustment for age and sex, cases showed a higher in-hospital all-cause mortality than control group B (OR=2.05, 95% CI=1.09-3.86) but not control group A (OR=1.14, 95% CI=0.59-2.19) patients. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of UGB in COVID-19 patients attending EDs was lower compared with non-COVID-19 patients. Digestive symptoms predominated over respiratory symptoms, and COVID-19 patients with UGB underwent fewer gastroscopies and endoscopic treatments than the general population with UGB. In-hospital mortality in COVID-19 patients with UGB was increased compared with non-COVID patients with UGB, but not compared with the remaining COVID-19 patients.

A bacteraemia risk prediction model: development and validation in an emergency medicine population.

OBJECTIVE: Design a risk model to predict bacteraemia in patients attended in emergency departments (ED) for an episode of infection. METHODS: This was a national, prospective, multicentre, observational cohort study of blood cultures (BC) collected from adult patients (≥ 18 years) attended in 71 Spanish EDs from October 1 2019 to March 31, 2020. Variables with a p value < 0.05 were introduced in the univariate analysis together with those of clinical significance. The final selection of variables for the scoring scale was made by logistic regression with selection by introduction. The results obtained were internally validated by dividing the sample in a derivation and a validation cohort. RESULTS: A total of 4,439 infectious episodes were included. Of these, 899 (20.25%) were considered as true bacteraemia. A predictive model for bacteraemia was defined with seven variables according to the Bacteraemia Prediction Model of the INFURG-SEMES group (MPB-INFURG-SEMES). The model achieved an area under the curve-receiver operating curve of 0.924 (CI 95%:0.914-0.934) in the derivation cohort, and 0.926 (CI 95%: 0.910-0.942) in the validation cohort. Patients were then split into ten risk categories, and had the following rates of risk: 0.2%(0 points), 0.4%(1 point), 0.9%(2 points), 1.8%(3 points), 4.7%(4 points), 19.1% (5 points), 39.1% (6 points), 56.8% (7 points), 71.1% (8 points), 82.7% (9 points) and 90.1% (10 points). Findings were similar in the validation cohort. The cut-off point of five points provided the best precision with a sensitivity of 95.94%, specificity of 76.28%, positive predictive value of 53.63% and negative predictive value of 98.50%. CONCLUSION: The MPB-INFURG-SEMES model may be useful for the stratification of risk of bacteraemia in adult patients with infection in EDs, together with clinical judgement and other variables independent of the process and the patient.

A rare complication of jejunal extension of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube for levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel administration.

Direct intestinal administration of levodopa-carbidopa gel has shown good results in selected patients with Parkinson's disease (1, 2). We want to present a complication related to the device necessary for the administration of this drug. A 58-year-old man, diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for six months with levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel, administered through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube with jejunal extension, presented at the emergency department for abdominal pain. The patient complained abdominal discomfort that lasted two months. It was described as pain around the umbilical area that radiated to the left lumbar region, worsened after ingestion, and did not subside with conventional analgesia.

Incidence, clinical characteristics, risk factors and outcomes of meningoencephalitis in patients with COVID-19.

We investigated the incidence, clinical characteristics, risk factors, and outcome of meningoencephalitis (ME) in patients with COVID-19 attending emergency departments (ED), before hospitalization. We retrospectively reviewed all COVID patients diagnosed with ME in 61 Spanish EDs (20% of Spanish EDs, COVID-ME) during the COVID pandemic. We formed two control groups: non-COVID patients with ME (non-COVID-ME) and COVID patients without ME (COVID-non-ME). Unadjusted comparisons between cases and controls were performed regarding 57 baseline and clinical characteristics and 4 outcomes. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biochemical and serologic findings of COVID-ME and non-COVID-ME were also investigated. We identified 29 ME in 71,904 patients with COVID-19 attending EDs (0.40‰, 95%CI=0.27-0.58). This incidence was higher than that observed in non-COVID patients (150/1,358,134, 0.11‰, 95%CI=0.09-0.13; OR=3.65, 95%CI=2.45-5.44). With respect to non-COVID-ME, COVID-ME more frequently had dyspnea and chest X-ray abnormalities, and neck stiffness was less frequent (OR=0.3, 95%CI=0.1-0.9). In 69.0% of COVID-ME, CSF cells were predominantly lymphocytes, and SARS-CoV-2 antigen was detected by RT-PCR in 1 patient. The clinical characteristics associated with a higher risk of presenting ME in COVID patients were vomiting (OR=3.7, 95%CI=1.4-10.2), headache (OR=24.7, 95%CI=10.2-60.1), and altered mental status (OR=12.9, 95%CI=6.6-25.0). COVID-ME patients had a higher in-hospital mortality than non-COVID-ME patients (OR=2.26; 95%CI=1.04-4.48), and a higher need for hospitalization (OR=8.02; 95%CI=1.19-66.7) and intensive care admission (OR=5.89; 95%CI=3.12-11.14) than COVID-non-ME patients. ME is an unusual form of COVID presentation (<0.5‰ cases), but is more than 4-fold more frequent than in non-COVID patients attending the ED. As the majority of these MEs had lymphocytic predominance and in one patient SARS-CoV-2 antigen was detected in CSF, SARS-CoV-2 could be the cause of most of the cases observed. COVID-ME patients had a higher unadjusted in-hospital mortality than non-COVID-ME patients.

Short-term prognostic factors in the elderly patients seen in emergency departments due to infections. / Factores pronósticos a corto plazo en los ancianos atendidos en urgencias por infección.

OBJECTIVES: To analyse factors associated with short-term mortality in elderly patients seen in emergency departments (ED) for an episode of infectious disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective, observational, multicentre, analytical study was carried out on patients aged 75years and older who were treated in the ED of one of the eight participating hospitals. An assessment was made of 26 independent variables that could influence mortality at 30days. They covered epidemiological, comorbidity, functional, clinical and analytical factors. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed. RESULTS: The study included 488 consecutive patients, 92 (18.9%) of whom died within 30days of visiting the ED. Three variables were significantly associated with higher mortality: severe functional dependence, with Barthel index ≤60 [odds ratio (OR) 8,92; 95% confidence interval (CI): 4.98-15.98, P=.003], systolic blood pressure <90mmHg [OR 7.34; 95%CI: 4.39-12.26, P=.005] and serum lactate >4mmol/l [OR 21.14; 95%CI: 8.94-49.97, P=.001]. The area under the curve for the model was 0.971 (95%CI: 0.951-0.991; P<.001). CONCLUSIONS: Several factors evaluated in an initial assessment in the ED, including the level of functional dependence, systolic blood pressure and, especially, serum lactate, were found to determine a poor short-term prognosis in the elderly patients who presented with an episode of an infectious disease.

Differences in emergency department care of adults with a first epileptic seizure versus a recurrent seizure: a study of the ACESUR (Acute Epileptic Seizures in the Emergency Department) registr. / Registro ACESUR: atención de pacientes adultos con crisis epilépticas en servicios de urgencias: diferencias entre primer episodio y recurrencia.

OBJECTIVES: To describe the characteristics of care received by patients who come to the emergency department with a first epileptic seizure versus a recurrent seizure in a patient with diagnosed epileps. MATERIAL AND METHODS: ACESUR (Acute Epileptic Seizures in the Emergency Department) is a prospective multicenter, multipurpose registry of cases obtained by systematic sampling on even days in February and July 2017 and on odd days in April and October 2017. Patients were aged 18 years or older and had an emergency department diagnosis of epileptic seizure. We recorded clinical variables and details related to care given during each patient's visit, including whether the event was a first or recurrent seizure. RESULTS: A total of 664 patients attended by 18 Spanish emergency departments were entered into the ACESUR registry. Two hundred twenty-nine (34.5%) were first seizures and 435 (65.5%) were recurrences. Patients who were attended for first seizures were older, consulted for a wider variety of reasons, and were transported in ambulances (P<.001, all comparisons). Care received differed between patients with first seizures versus recurrent seizures. Specific complementary testing was more likely in patients with first seizures (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 13.94; 95% CI, 29-26.7; P<.001), and they were more often hospitalized or stayed longer in the emergency department, (aOR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.11-2.58; P=.015). Pharmacologic treatment did not differ between the groups, either in the acute phase or for prevention (aOR, 1.40; 95% CI, 0.94-2.09; P=.096). Antiepileptic drugs were given to 100 patients (43.7%) after a first seizure and were restarted or changed in 142 patients with recurrent seizure (32.6%). CONCLUSION: The clinical characteristics of adults attended for a first epileptic seizure differ from those of patients with diagnosed epilepsy who were attended for recurrent seizures in Spain. The care received also differs.

OBJETIVO: Describir las características y la atención recibida de pacientes adultos que consultan por crisis epiléptica (CE) en los servicios de urgencias hospitalarios (SUH), diferenciando entre primera crisis y recurrencia en epiléptico conocido. METODO: ACESUR es un registro observacional de cohortes multipropósito, prospectivo y multicéntrico con un muestreo sistemático, los días pares de febrero y julio alternando con los impares de abril y octubre de 2017. Se incluyeron pacientes 18 años con diagnóstico de CE en los SUH. Se recogieron variables clínico-asistenciales de la visita índice de pacientes, distinguiendo entre primera CE y recurrencia en epiléptico. RESULTADOS: El registro ACESUR recogió a 664 pacientes procedentes de 18 SUH españoles, 229 (34,5%) con primera CE y 435 (65,5%) con CE recurrentes. Los pacientes con primera CE fueron de mayor edad (p < 0,001), presentaron motivos de consulta distintos (p < 0,001) y requirieron más traslados en ambulancia (p < 0,001). La atención recibida en el SUH fue diferente, en pacientes con primera CE se solicitó con mayor probabilidad una prueba complementaria específica (OR ajustada = 13,94; IC95%:7,29-26,7; p < 0,001) y se necesitó mayor hospitalización o estancia prolongada en el SUH (OR ajustada = 1,69; IC95%:1,11-2,58; p = 0,015). No hubo diferencias en cuanto al tratamiento farmacológico en fase aguda ni preventivo (OR ajustada = 1,40; IC95%:0,94-2,09; p = 0,096). Se inició tratamiento con fármacos antiepiépticos (FAE) en 100 pacientes (43,7%) tras primera CE y se reinició o modificó añadiendo nuevo FAE en 142 pacientes (32,6%) con CE recurrentes. CONCLUSIONES: Las características clínicas y la atención recibida de pacientes adultos con primera CE en SUH en España difieren de las recurrencias en epiléptico conocido.

Adults discharged after an epileptic seizure: a model of 30-day risk for adverse outcomes. / Modelo de riesgo a 30 días en los pacientes adultos con crisis epiléptica dados de alta de urgencias (RACESUR).

OBJECTIVES: To develop a risk model to predict adverse outcomes within 30 days of discharge in adults attended by hospital emergency departments for an epileptic seizure. METHODS: ACESUR (Acute Epileptic Seizures in the Emergency Department) is a prospective multicenter, multipurpose registry of cases obtained by systematic sampling. We made follow-up telephone calls to registered patients 30 days after discharge. Clinical variables for the index visit were extracted from the register and variables at 30 days were collected by telephone. The main outcome variable was the occurrence of any adverse outcome (seizure recurrence, emergency department revisit, hospitalization, or death) within 30 days of discharge. RESULTS: Of the patients from the ACESUR registry discharged from 18 hospitals, we included 489 (74%) with complete follow-up information. The median (interquartile range) age was de 48 (34-66) years. One hundred forty-four patients (29.4%) experienced an adverse outcome within 30 days of discharge. Factors included in the ACESUR risk model were generalized nonconvulsive tonic-clonic epileptic seizure as the reason for the index visit (odds ratio [OR], 2.42; 95% CI, 1.49-3.90; P<.001), ongoing use of 3 or more medications (OR, 1.98; 95% CI, 1.28-3.07; P=.002), and an emergency visit for any reason in the 6 months prior to the index event (OR, 2.34; 95% CI, 1.47-3.70; P<.001). Each factor contributed 1 point to the risk score. A score of 3 was associated with a 62.2% risk of an adverse outcome within 30 days, a score of 2 was associated with a 38.5% risk, a score of 1 with a 25.9% risk, and a score of 0 with a 10.9% risk. The area under the curve receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.72 (95% CI, 0.675-0.772; P=.025). CONCLUSION: The ACESUR risk model may provide a useful score for identifying patients at high risk of an adverse outcome within 30 days of emergency department discharge after an epileptic seizure.

OBJETIVO: Diseñar un modelo de riesgo para predecir resultado adverso a los 30 días del alta en pacientes adultos atendidos por crisis epiléptica en servicios de urgencias hospitalarios (SUH). METODO: ACESUR fue un registro observacional de cohortes multipropósito, prospectivo, multicéntrico, con muestreo sistemático y con seguimiento telefónico a 30 días. La variable principal fue la presencia de algún resultado adverso (recurrencia de crisis, revisita al SUH, hospitalización o fallecimiento) a 30 días del alta del SUH. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 489 (74%) pacientes de 48 años de mediana (RIC 34-66), dados de alta de 18 SUH con datos de seguimiento. Ciento cuarenta y cuatro (29,4%) presentaron algún resultado adverso a 30 días del alta del SUH. El Modelo RACESUR incluyó la presencia de crisis epiléptica no convulsiva generalizada tónico-clónica como motivo de consulta (OR 2,42; IC 95% 1,49-3,90; p < 0,001), consumo habitual de $ 3 fármacos (OR 1,98; IC 95% 1,28- 3,07; p = 0,002) y visita al SUH en el semestre anterior por cualquier causa (OR 2,34; IC 95% 1,7-3,70; p < 0,001). Cada ítem vale 1 punto. El riesgo de padecer un resultado adverso a 30 días fue de un 62,2% con 3 puntos, 38,5% con 2, 25,9% con 1 y 10,9% con 0 puntos. El área bajo la curva del modelo fue de 0,72 (IC 95% 0,675-0,772; p = 0,025). CONCLUSIONES: El Modelo RACESUR podría ser una herramienta pronóstico de utilidad para identificar al paciente adulto con crisis epiléptica y alto riesgo de presentar resultado adverso a los 30 días del alta de urgencias.

[Care of adult patients with epileptic seizure in emergency departments (ACESUR Registry). Differences according to age ≥75 years]. / Atención de pacientes adultos con crisis epilépticas en servicios de urgencias (Registro ACESUR). Diferencias en función de la edad ≥75 años.

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether there are differences in the profile and in the care of adult patients with epileptic seizures in emergency department according to age ≥75 years, and if this is independently associated with results in the emergency department and 30 days after discharge. MATERIAL AND METHODS: ACESUR is a multicentre, prospective, observational cohort multipurpose register that was carried out in 2017. The distribution of the variables corresponding to the clinical presentation and care according to age ≥75 years were compared. Subsequently, logistic regression models were performed with the objective of evaluating the effect of age ≥75 years on the outcome variables. RESULTS: A total of 541 (81.5%) cases younger than 75 years were analysed compared to 123 adult patients (18.5%) of ≥75 years or more. In the group of long-lived it was observed significantly greater probability of dependence, co-morbidity, polypharmacy, a previous visit to the hospital emergency department, arrived by ambulance, first seizures and a symptomatic aetiopathogenic classification. In the multivariate analysis, after adjusting for the above variables, it is observed that age >75 years is associated independently with a higher incidence of specific supplementary tests (OR: 2.31; 95% CI: 1.21-4.44), but not pharmacological intervention (OR: 1.63; 95% CI: 0.96-2.80), or hospitalisation or extended stay in emergency departments (OR: 1.56; 95% CI: 0.94-2.59). On adjusting for all previous variables, age >75 years is associated with lower incidence of adverse events at 30 days (OR: 0.43; 95% CI: 0.25-0.77). CONCLUSIONS: In the ACESUR Registry, differences in clinical presentation and in the care of patients with seizures in emergency departments were identified when comparing those patients >75 years with those <75 years. Age ≥75 years is not independently associated with a higher incidence of intervention in emergency departments, or with more adverse outcomes at 30 days after discharge.

Infection and systemic inflammatory response syndrome in older patients in the emergency department: a 30-day risk model. / Modelo de riesgo a 30 días en los pacientes ancianos con infección y síndrome de respuesta inflamatoria sistémica atendidos en los servicios de urgencias.

OBJECTIVES: To build a model to predict 30-day mortality and compare it to prediction based on the Mortality in Emergency Department Sepsis (MEDS) score in patients aged 75 years or older treated for infection and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in the emergency department. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Prospective analysis of a convenience cohort of patients aged 75 years or older treated for infection and SIRS in 13 Spanish emergency departments in 2013. We recorded demographic variables; comorbidity; risk factors for poor outcome; functional dependence at baseline; site of infection; and hemodynamic, clinical and laboratory findings on start of care.The main outcome variable was 30-day all-cause mortality. RESULTS: Three hundred seventy-nine patients with a mean (SD) age of 84 (5.8) years were included; 186 (49.,1%) were women, 150 (39.6%) had a high degree of comorbidity, and 113 (34.2%) had a high level of functional dependence. Seventy-nine (20.8%) died within 30 days. The model built by the infection working group (INFURG) of the Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine (SEMES) included the presence of metastasis from a solid tumor (odds ratio [OR], 5.4; 95% CI, 1.6-18.2; P=.006), respiratory insufficiency (OR, 3.02; 95% CI, 1.5-6.0; P=.002), renal insufficiency (OR, 2.4; 95% CI, 1.0-5.5; P=.045), arterial hypertension (OR, 2.4; 95% CI, 1.2-5.0; P=.015), and altered level of consciousness (OR, 2.9; 95% CI, 1.4-5.8; P=.003). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the INFURG-OLDER model was 0.78 (95% CI, 0.72-0.84; P<.001) (vs 0.72 (95% CI, 0.64-0.80; P<.001 for the MEDS model). CONCLUSION: The INFURG-OLDER model has good predictive ability for 30-day mortality in patients aged 75 years or older who are treated in emergency departments for SIRS.

OBJETIVO: . Diseñar un modelo de riesgo para predecir la mortalidad a los 30 días, y compararlo con la escala MEDS (Mortality in Emergency Department), en pacientes 75 años atendidos por infección con síndrome de respuesta inflamatoria sistémica (SIRS) en los servicios de urgencias (SU). METODO: Estudio analítico de cohortes prospectivo que incluyó por oportunidad a pacientes 75 años atendidos por infección con SIRS en 13 SU españoles durante el año 2013. Se recogieron variables demográficas, comorbilidad, factores de riesgo de mala evolución, situación funcional basal, modelo de infección, y parámetros hemodinámicos, clínicos y analíticos en el momento de la primera atención. La variable de resultado principal fue mortalidad por cualquier causa a los 30 días. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 379 pacientes con edad media de 84 (DE 5,8) años, 186 (49,1%) fueron mujeres, 150 (39,6%) tenían alto grado de comorbilidad y 113 (34,2%) dependencia funcional grave. Setenta y nueve pacientes (20,8%) fallecieron a los 30 días. El modelo INFURG-OLDER incluyó la presencia de tumor sólido con metástasis (OR = 5,4; IC95% 1,6- 18,2; p = 0,006), la insuficiencia respiratoria (OR = 3,02; IC95% 1,5-6,0; p = 0,002), la insuficiencia renal (OR = 2,4; IC95% 1,0-5,5; p = 0,045), la hipotensión arterial (OR = 2,4; IC95% 1,2-5,0; p = 0,015) y la disminución del nivel de consciencia (OR = 2,9; IC95% 1,4-5,8; p = 0,003). El área bajo la curva (ABC) del modelo INFURG-OLDER fue de 0,78 (IC95% 0,72- 0,84; p < 0,001) y el ABC de la escala MEDS fue de 0,72 (IC95% 0,64-0,80; p < 0,001). CONCLUSIONES: El modelo INFURG-OLDER tiene buena capacidad para predecir la mortalidad a los 30 días en los pacientes 75 años atendidos por infección con SIRS en los SU.

Stroke in young patients: a diagnostic challenge in the emergency room.

Stroke in young adults has been related to mechanisms different to those found in older individuals. Cardiogenic embolism, arteritis, atherosclerosis, fibromuscular dysplasia, pregnancy-related angiopathy, migrainous stroke, anaemia, antiphospholipid syndrome, arterial dissection, the consumption of toxic substances and head trauma have been described. We present a young man with a case history of tobacco and cocaine abuse who suffered a mild head trauma, with normal neurological examination, and a computed tomography scan image of a right anterior cerebral infarction. Serum biochemistry showed no alterations according to the diagnosis protocol for stroke in young patients. Various mechanisms have been involved, such as vasospasm, increasing arterial pressure and embolism. Considering the cocaine abuse and the mild head trauma, in our patient vasospasm was thought to be the mechanism involved in the cerebral infarction, which proved a challenge to diagnose in the emergency room.

Bradycardia related to hypoglycaemia.

Alterations in blood glucose levels are known to be involved in electrocardiogram changes. Various types of arrhythmias have been reported. We present here the case of an 81-year-old woman presenting with transient atrial fibrillation while being treated for hypoglycaemia with dextrose infusion, and finally developing a sinus rhythm. The presence of alterations in glucose blood levels should always be considered as a potential cause of transient atrial fibrillation.

Adecuación y efecto del tratamiento antiepiléptico preventivo tras una primera crisis epiléptica a los 30 días del alta / Adequacy and effect of preventive antiepileptic treatment after a first epileptic seizure 30 days after discharge from hospital emergency departments: the ACESUR registry

Objetivo. Evaluar la adecuación y el efecto del tratamiento antiepiléptico preventivo en pacientes adultos con una primera crisis epiléptica en cuanto a resultados adversos a los 30 días del alta del servicio de urgencias hospitalario (SUH). Pacientes y métodos. ACESUR fue un registro observacional de cohortes multipropósito, prospectivo y multicéntrico con un muestreo sistemático. Se realizó seguimiento telefónico a los 30 días. Se recogieron variables clínicas en la visita índice y de resultado en seguimiento. La variable principal fue "tratamiento preventivo adecuado según indicaciones", y la de resultado, "algún resultado adverso" (recurrencia de crisis epiléptica, revisita a SUH, hospitalización o muerte) a los 30 días del alta de urgencias. Se realizó un modelo de regresión logística para aislar el efecto del tratamiento preventivo adecuado. Resultados. Se incluyó a 151 (22,7%) pacientes con una media de 55 años con primera crisis epiléptica, dados de alta de 18 SUH con datos de seguimiento. El tratamiento preventivo se consideró adecuado en 128 (84,8%) pacientes. Cuarenta y un (27,2%) pacientes presentaron algún resultado adverso a los 30 días del alta. Tras la regresión logística, el tratamiento preventivo adecuado al alta del SUH ejerce un efecto protector sobre la variable "algún resultado adverso a 30 días". Conclusiones. En el registro ACESUR, el tratamiento preventivo fue adecuado en la mayoría de los pacientes y su efecto resultó, de forma independiente, protector a los 30 días. Por tanto, el tratamiento preventivo adecuado podría mejorar los resultados a corto plazo de pacientes adultos dados de alta con una primera crisis epiléptica del SUH

Aim. To evaluate the adequacy and effect of preventive antiepileptic treatment in adult patients with the first epileptic seizure in adverse outcomes at 30 days after discharge from the hospital emergency department (HED). Patients and methods. ACESUR was an observational registry of multipurpose, prospective and multicentric cohorts with a systematic sampling. Phone follow-up was done at 30 days. Clinical variables were collected in the index visit and the follow-up result. The main variable was "adequate preventive treatment according to indications" and the result of "some adverse outcome" (recurrence of epileptic seizure, revisits to HED, hospitalization or death) 30 days after discharge from HED. A logistic regression model was used to isolate the effect of adequate preventive treatment. Results. 151 (22.7%) patients with a mean age of 55 years old were included with first epileptic seizure discharged from 18 HED with follow-up data. Preventive treatment was considered adequate in 128 (84.8%) patients. 41 (27.2%) patients presented some adverse outcome 30 days after discharge. After the logistic regression, the appropriate preventive treatment to the discharge of the HED exerts a protective effect on the variable "some adverse outcome to 30 days". Conclusions. In the ACESUR registry, preventive treatment was adequate for most patients and its effect was independent protective at 30 days. Therefore, adequate preventive treatment could improve the short-term results of adult patients discharged with the first epileptic seizure of the HED

Registro ACESUR: atención de pacientes adultos con crisis epilépticas en servicios de urgencias: diferencias entre primer episodio y recurrencia / Differences in emergency department care of adults with a first epileptic seizure versus a recurrent seizure: a study of the ACESUR (Acute Epileptic Seizures in the Emergency Department) registry

Objetivo: Describir las características y la atención recibida de pacientes adultos que consultan por crisis epiléptica (CE) en los servicios de urgencias hospitalarios (SUH), diferenciando entre primera crisis y recurrencia en epiléptico conocido. Método: ACESUR es un registro observacional de cohortes multipropósito, prospectivo y multicéntrico con un muestreo sistemático, los días pares de febrero y julio alternando con los impares de abril y octubre de 2017. Se incluyeron pacientes 18 años con diagnóstico de CE en los SUH. Se recogieron variables clínico-asistenciales de la visita índice de pacientes, distinguiendo entre primera CE y recurrencia en epiléptico. Resultados: El registro ACESUR recogió a 664 pacientes procedentes de 18 SUH españoles, 229 (34,5%) con primera CE y 435 (65,5%) con CE recurrentes. Los pacientes con primera CE fueron de mayor edad (p < 0,001), presentaron motivos de consulta distintos (p < 0,001) y requirieron más traslados en ambulancia (p < 0,001). La atención recibida en el SUH fue diferente, en pacientes con primera CE se solicitó con mayor probabilidad una prueba complementaria específica (OR ajustada = 13,94; IC95%:7,29-26,7; p < 0,001) y se necesitó mayor hospitalización o estancia prolongada en el SUH (OR ajustada = 1,69; IC95%:1,11-2,58; p = 0,015). No hubo diferencias en cuanto al tratamiento farmacológico en fase aguda ni preventivo (OR ajustada = 1,40; IC95%:0,94-2,09; p = 0,096). Se inició tratamiento con fármacos antiepiépticos (FAE) en 100 pacientes (43,7%) tras primera CE y se reinició o modificó añadiendo nuevo FAE en 142 pacientes (32,6%) con CE recurrentes. Conclusiones: Las características clínicas y la atención recibida de pacientes adultos con primera CE en SUH en España difieren de las recurrencias en epiléptico conocido

Objective: To describe the characteristics of care received by patients who come to the emergency department with a first epileptic seizure versus a recurrent seizure in a patient with diagnosed epilepsy. Methods: ACESUR (Acute Epileptic Seizures in the Emergency Department) is a prospective multicenter, multipurpose registry of cases obtained by systematic sampling on even days in February and July 2017 and on odd days in April and October 2017. Patients were aged 18 years or older and had an emergency department diagnosis of epileptic seizure. We recorded clinical variables and details related to care given during each patient's visit, including whether the event was a first or recurrent seizure. Results: A total of 664 patients attended by 18 Spanish emergency departments were entered into the ACESUR registry. Two hundred twenty-nine (34.5%) were first seizures and 435 (65.5%) were recurrences. Patients who were attended for first seizures were older, consulted for a wider variety of reasons, and were transported in ambulances (P<.001, all comparisons). Care received differed between patients with first seizures versus recurrent seizures. Specific complementary testing was more likely in patients with first seizures (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 13.94; 95% CI, 29-26.7; P<.001), and they were more often hospitalized or stayed longer in the emergency department, (aOR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.11-2.58; P=.015). Pharmacologic treatment did not differ between the groups, either in the acute phase or for prevention (aOR, 1.40; 95% CI, 0.94-2.09; P=.096). Antiepileptic drugs were given to 100 patients (43.7%) after a first seizure and were restarted or changed in 142 patients with recurrent seizure (32.6%). Conclusions: The clinical characteristics of adults attended for a first epileptic seizure differ from those of patients with diagnosed epilepsy who were attended for recurrent seizures in Spain. The care received also differs

Modelo de riesgo a 30 días en los pacientes adultos con crisis epiléptica dados de alta de urgencias (RACESUR) / Adults discharged after an epileptic seizure: a model of 30-day risk for adverse outcomes

Objetivo: Diseñar un modelo de riesgo para predecir resultado adverso a los 30 días del alta en pacientes adultos atendidos por crisis epiléptica en servicios de urgencias hospitalarios (SUH). Metodología: ACESUR fue un registro observacional de cohortes multipropósito, prospectivo, multicéntrico, con muestreo sistemático y con seguimiento telefónico a 30 días. La variable principal fue la presencia de algún resultado adverso (recurrencia de crisis, revisita al SUH, hospitalización o fallecimiento) a 30 días del alta del SUH. Resultados: Se incluyeron 489 (74%) pacientes de 48 años de mediana (RIC 34-66), dados de alta de 18 SUH con datos de seguimiento. Ciento cuarenta y cuatro (29,4%) presentaron algún resultado adverso a 30 días del alta del SUH. El Modelo RACESUR incluyó la presencia de crisis epiléptica no convulsiva generalizada tónico-clónica como motivo de consulta (OR 2,42; IC 95% 1,49-3,90; p < 0,001), consumo habitual de $ 3 fármacos (OR 1,98; IC 95% 1,283,07; p = 0,002) y visita al SUH en el semestre anterior por cualquier causa (OR 2,34; IC 95% 1,7-3,70; p < 0,001). Cada ítem vale 1 punto. El riesgo de padecer un resultado adverso a 30 días fue de un 62,2% con 3 puntos, 38,5% con 2, 25,9% con 1 y 10,9% con 0 puntos. El área bajo la curva del modelo fue de 0,72 (IC 95% 0,675-0,772; p = 0,025). Conclusiones: El Modelo RACESUR podría ser una herramienta pronóstico de utilidad para identificar al paciente adulto con crisis epiléptica y alto riesgo de presentar resultado adverso a los 30 días del alta de urgencias

Objective: To develop a risk model to predict adverse outcomes within 30 days of discharge in adults attended by hospital emergency departments for an epileptic seizure. Methods: ACESUR (Acute Epileptic Seizures in the Emergency Department) is a prospective multicenter, multipurpose registry of cases obtained by systematic sampling. We made follow-up telephone calls to registered patients 30 days after discharge. Clinical variables for the index visit were extracted from the register and variables at 30 days were collected by telephone. The main outcome variable was the occurrence of any adverse outcome (seizure recurrence, emergency department revisit, hospitalization, or death) within 30 days of discharge. Results: Of the patients from the ACESUR registry discharged from 18 hospitals, we included 489 (74%) with complete follow-up information. The median (interquartile range) age was de 48 (34-66) years. One hundred forty-four patients (29.4%) experienced an adverse outcome within 30 days of discharge. Factors included in the ACESUR risk model were generalized nonconvulsive tonic-clonic epileptic seizure as the reason for the index visit (odds ratio [OR], 2.42; 95% CI, 1.49-3.90; P<.001), ongoing use of 3 or more medications (OR, 1.98; 95% CI, 1.28-3.07; P=.002), and an emergency visit for any reason in the 6 months prior to the index event (OR, 2.34; 95% CI, 1.47-3.70; P<.001). Each factor contributed 1 point to the risk score. A score of 3 was associated with a 62.2% risk of an adverse outcome within 30 days, a score of 2 was associated with a 38.5% risk, a score of 1 with a 25.9% risk, and a score of 0 with a 10.9% risk. The area under the curve receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.72 (95% CI, 0.675-0.772; P=.025). Conclusion: The ACESUR risk model may provide a useful score for identifying patients at high risk of an adverse outcome within 30 days of emergency department discharge after an epileptic seizure

Modelo de riesgo a 30 días en los pacientes ancianos con infección y síndrome de respuesta inflamatoria sistémica atendidos en los servicios de urgencias / Infection and systemic inflammatory response syndrome in older patients in the emergency department: a 30-day risk model

Objetivo: Diseñar un modelo de riesgo para predecir la mortalidad a los 30 días, y compararlo con la escala MEDS (Mortality in Emergency Department), en pacientes >= 75 años atendidos por infección con síndrome de respuesta inflamatoria sistémica (SIRS) en los servicios de urgencias (SU). Método: Estudio analítico de cohortes prospectivo que incluyó por oportunidad a pacientes >= 75 años atendidos por infección con SIRS en 13 SU españoles durante el año 2013. Se recogieron variables demográficas, comorbilidad, factores de riesgo de mala evolución, situación funcional basal, modelo de infección, y parámetros hemodinámicos, clínicos y analíticos en el momento de la primera atención. La variable de resultado principal fue mortalidad por cualquier causa a los 30 días. Resultados: Se incluyeron 379 pacientes con edad media de 84 (DE 5,8) años, 186 (49,1%) fueron mujeres, 150 (39,6%) tenían alto grado de comorbilidad y 113 (34,2%) dependencia funcional grave. Setenta y nueve pacientes (20,8%) fallecieron a los 30 días. El modelo INFURG-OLDER incluyó la presencia de tumor sólido con metástasis (OR=5,4; IC95% 1,618,2; p=0,006), la insuficiencia respiratoria (OR=3,02; IC95% 1,5-6,0; p=0,002), la insuficiencia renal (OR=2,4; IC95% 1,0-5,5; p=0,045), la hipotensión arterial (OR=2,4; IC95% 1,2-5,0; p=0,015) y la disminución del nivel de consciencia (OR=2,9; IC95% 1,4-5,8; p=0,003). El área bajo la curva (ABC) del modelo INFURG-OLDER fue de 0,78 (IC95% 0,720,84; p<0,001) y el ABC de la escala MEDS fue de 0,72 (IC95% 0,64-0,80; p<0,001). Conclusiones: El modelo INFURG-OLDER tiene buena capacidad para predecir la mortalidad a los 30 días en los pacientes >= 75 años atendidos por infección con SIRS en los SU

Objectives: To build a model to predict 30-day mortality and compare it to prediction based on the Mortality in Emergency Department Sepsis (MEDS) score in patients aged 75 years or older treated for infection and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in the emergency department. Material and methods: Prospective analysis of a convenience cohort of patients aged 75 years or older treated for infection and SIRS in 13 Spanish emergency departments in 2013. We recorded demographic variables; comorbidity; risk factors for poor outcome; functional dependence at baseline; site of infection; and hemodynamic, clinical and laboratory findings on start of care.The main outcome variable was 30-day all-cause mortality. Results: Three hundred seventy-nine patients with a mean (SD) age of 84 (5.8) years were included; 186 (49.,1%) were women, 150 (39.6%) had a high degree of comorbidity, and 113 (34.2%) had a high level of functional dependence. Seventy-nine (20.8%) died within 30 days. The model built by the infection working group (INFURG) of the Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine (SEMES) included the presence of metastasis from a solid tumor (odds ratio [OR], 5.4; 95% CI, 1.6-18.2; P=.006), respiratory insufficiency (OR, 3.02; 95% CI, 1.5-6.0; P=.002), renal insufficiency (OR, 2.4; 95% CI, 1.0-5.5; P=.045), arterial hypertension (OR, 2.4; 95% CI, 1.2-5.0; P=.015), and altered level of consciousness (OR, 2.9; 95% CI, 1.4-5.8; P=.003). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the INFURG-OLDER model was 0.78 (95% CI, 0.72-0.84; P<.001) (vs 0.72 (95% CI, 0.64-0.80; P<.001 for the MEDS model). Conclusion: The INFURG-OLDER model has good predictive ability for 30-day mortality in patients aged 75 years or older who are treated in emergency departments for SIRS

Factores pronósticos a corto plazo en los ancianos atendidos en urgencias por infección / Short-term prognostic factors in the elderly patients seen in emergency departments due to infections

OBJETIVOS: Analizar los factores asociados a la mortalidad a corto plazo en los pacientes ancianos que acuden al servicio de urgencias (SU) por un episodio de infección. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional, prospectivo, multicéntrico y analítico. Se incluyó consecutivamente a pacientes de 75 o más años atendidos en 8 servicios de SU por un proceso infeccioso. Se analizaron 26 variables independientes (epidemiológicas, de comorbilidad, funcionales, clínicas y analíticas) que pudieran influir en la mortalidad a corto plazo (30 días). Se realizó un estudio multivariable mediante regresión logística. RESULTADOS: Se incluyó a 488 pacientes, de los que 92 (18,9%) habían fallecido a los 30 días tras su consulta en el SU. Tres variables se asociaron de forma significativa con la mortalidad: la dependencia funcional basal grave con índice de Barthel ≤60 (odds ratio [OR] 8,92; intervalo de confianza [IC] del 95%: 4,98-15,98, p = 0,003), la existencia de una presión arterial sistólica (PAS)<90mmHg (OR 7,34; IC95%: 4,39-12,26, p = 0,005) y lactato sérico >4mmol/l (OR 21,14; IC95%: 8,94-49,97, p = 0,001). El área bajo la curva-ROC del modelo fue 0,971 (IC95%: 0,951-0,991; p < 0,001). CONCLUSIONES: Existen varios factores disponibles tras una primera atención en el SU -entre ellos la valoración funcional, la PAS y, el más importante, el lactato sérico- que determinan un mal pronóstico a corto plazo del paciente anciano que consulta por un proceso infeccioso

OBJECTIVES: To analyse factors associated with short-term mortality in elderly patients seen in emergency departments (ED) for an episode of infectious disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective, observational, multicentre, analytical study was carried out on patients aged 75 years and older who were treated in the ED of one of the eight participating hospitals. An assessment was made of 26 independent variables that could influence mortality at 30 days. They covered epidemiological, comorbidity, functional, clinical and analytical factors. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed. RESULTS: The study included 488 consecutive patients, 92 (18.9%) of whom died within 30 days of visiting the ED. Three variables were significantly associated with higher mortality: severe functional dependence, with Barthel index ≤60 [odds ratio (OR) 8,92; 95% confidence interval (CI): 4.98-15.98, P=.003], systolic blood pressure <90mmHg [OR 7.34; 95%CI: 4.39-12.26, P=.005] and serum lactate >4mmol/l [OR 21.14; 95%CI: 8.94-49.97, P=.001]. The area under the curve for the model was 0.971 (95%CI: 0.951-0.991; P<.001). CONCLUSIONS: Several factors evaluated in an initial assessment in the ED, including the level of functional dependence, systolic blood pressure and, especially, serum lactate, were found to determine a poor short-term prognosis in the elderly patients who presented with an episode of an infectious disease

Atención de pacientes adultos con crisis epilépticas en servicios de urgencias (Registro ACESUR). Diferencias en función de la edad >= 75 años / Care of adult patients with epileptic seizure in emergency departments (ACESUR Registry). Differences according to >= 75 years

Objetivos: Evaluar si existen diferencias en la presentación clínica y en la atención de pacientes adultos con crisis epilépticas (CE) en servicios de urgencias hospitalarios (SUH) en función de la edad ≥75 años y si esta se asocia de manera independiente a resultados en el SUH y a 30 días del alta. Material y métodos: ACESUR es un registro observacional de cohortes multipropósito, prospectivo y multicéntrico, que se llevó a cabo en 2017. Se comparan la distribución de variables correspondientes a la presentación clínica y atención según la edad ≥75 años. Posteriormente se realizan modelos de regresión logística con el objetivo de evaluar el efecto de la edad ≥75 años sobre las variables de resultado. Resultados: Se analizan 541 (81,5%) pacientes <75 años frente a 123 (18,5%) >75 años. En el grupo de longevos se detectó de forma significativa: mayor probabilidad de dependencia, comorbilidad, polifarmacia, visita previa al SUH, llegada en ambulancia, primera CE y clasificación etiopatogénica sintomática. En el análisis multivariado tras ajustar por las variables anteriores, se objetiva que la edad ≥75 años se asocia de manera independiente a una mayor incidencia de prueba complementaria específica (OR: 2,31; IC95%: 1,21-4,44), pero no a intervención farmacológica (OR: 1,63; IC95%: 0,96-2,80) ni hospitalización o estancia prolongada en SUH (OR: 1,56; IC95%: 0,94-2,59). Al ajustar por todas las variables anteriores, la edad ≥75 años se asocia a menor incidencia de algún resultado adverso (recurrencia de CE, revisita al SUH, hospitalización y/o fallecimiento) a 30 días (OR: 0,43; IC95: 0,25-0,77). Conclusiones: En el registro ACESUR se identificaron diferencias en la presentación clínica y en la atención de pacientes con CE en SUH al comparar longevos frente a jóvenes. La edad ≥75 años no se asocia de manera independiente a mayor incidencia de intervención en el SUH ni a algún resultado adverso a 30 días del alta

Objectives: To determine whether there are differences in the profile and in the care of adult patients with epileptic seizures in emergency department according to age ≥75 years, and if this is independently associated with results in the emergency department and 30 days after discharge. Material and methods: ACESUR is a multicentre, prospective, observational cohort multipurpose register that was carried out in 2017. The distribution of the variables corresponding to the clinical presentation and care according to age ≥75 years were compared. Subsequently, logistic regression models were performed with the objective of evaluating the effect of age ≥75 years on the outcome variables. Results: A total of 541 (81.5%) cases younger than 75 years were analysed compared to 123 adult patients (18.5%) of ≥75 years or more. In the group of long-lived it was observed significantly greater probability of dependence, co-morbidity, polypharmacy, a previous visit to the hospital emergency department, arrived by ambulance, first seizures and a symptomatic aetiopathogenic classification. In the multivariate analysis, after adjusting for the above variables, it is observed that age >75 years is associated independently with a higher incidence of specific supplementary tests (OR: 2.31; 95% CI: 1.21-4.44), but not pharmacological intervention (OR: 1.63; 95% CI: 0.96-2.80), or hospitalisation or extended stay in emergency departments (OR: 1.56; 95% CI: 0.94-2.59). On adjusting for all previous variables, age >75 years is associated with lower incidence of adverse events at 30 days (OR: 0.43; 95% CI: 0.25-0.77). Conclusions: In the ACESUR Registry, differences in clinical presentation and in the care of patients with seizures in emergency departments were identified when comparing those patients >75 years with those <75 years. Age ≥75 years is not independently associated with a higher incidence of intervention in emergency departments, or with more adverse outcomes at 30 days after discharge