Characteristics of tracheostomized patients followed up by a Palliative Care and Complex Chronic Patient Service.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of children with tracheostomies. The objective was to describe the characteristics of paediatric patients with a tracheostomy followed up by the Department of Palliative Care and Chronic Medically Complex Illness (DPCCMCI) of a tertiary care hospital. METHODS: Single-centre retrospective observational study in patients aged less than 18 years with a tracheostomy followed up by the PCCCPS of a tertiary care hospital (November 2020-June 2022). We analysed epidemiological, clinical, microbiological and social data by reviewing the health records. RESULTS: The sample included 44 tracheostomized patients. The most frequent underlying disease was acquired upper airway disease (20.5%). The most common indication for tracheostomy was upper airway obstruction (66%). Bacterial isolates were detected in 84% of the tracheal aspirates, among which P. aeruginosa was the most frequent (56.8%). The most frequently prescribed antibiotic was ciprofloxacin (84%). In addition, 18.1% of the patients received at least 1 course of intravenous antibiotherapy and 29.5% received more than 3 systemic antibiotic regimens in the past 20 months. Fifty-nine percent of the children were schooled: 38.6% attended a regular school, 15.9% a special needs school and 4.5% were home-schooled. We identified social difficulties in 53.7%. Also, 22.7% of the families received financial support to care for a child with severe illness. CONCLUSIONS: Because of the complexity of caring for tracheostomized children, integral and coordinated management is essential. Schooling is possible and safe if caregivers are trained.

Dysphonia and other voice alterations associated with COVID-19: Systematic review.

Among the symptoms presented by patients with SARS-Cov-2 infection, we can find various otorhinolaryngological alterations. Dysphonia appears in up to 79% of infected patients during the acute phase. Dysphonia can also occur as a sequelae, often underestimated, possibly due to its appearance along with other symptoms, also in patients after prolonged intubation or tracheostomy. We present a systematic review of the literature with a bibliographic search in PubMed, Cochrane and Google Scholar, with MESH terms including studies in English and Spanish. The results of the studies found and the vocal manifestations in patients during COVID-19 disease and the consequences produced are analysed. Dysphonia is an acute manifestation of COVID-19 with alterations in aerodynamic and acoustic analysis and in fibrolaryngoscopy. Post-COVID dysphonia can be a persistent symptom that is often underestimated, requiring multidisciplinary management and speech therapy intervention. Laryngeal sequelae are common in post-intubation or post-tracheostomy patients and are related to intubation time, tube number, pronation and respiratory sequelae.

Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Reanimation and Pain Therapy (SEDAR), Spanish Society of Emergency and Emergency Medicine (SEMES) and Spanish Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (SEORL-CCC) Guideline for difficult airway management. Part I.

The Airway Management section of the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation, and Pain Therapy (SEDAR), the Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine (SEMES), and the Spanish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SEORL-CCC) present the Guide for the comprehensive management of difficult airway in adult patients. Its principles are focused on the human factors, cognitive processes for decision-making in critical situations, and optimization in the progression of strategies application to preserve adequate alveolar oxygenation in order to enhance safety and the quality of care. The document provides evidence-based recommendations, theoretical-educational tools, and implementation tools, mainly cognitive aids, applicable to airway management in the fields of anesthesiology, critical care, emergencies, and prehospital medicine. For this purpose, an extensive literature search was conducted following PRISMA-R guidelines and was analyzed using the GRADE methodology. Recommendations were formulated according to the GRADE methodology. Recommendations for sections with low-quality evidence were based on expert opinion through consensus reached via a Delphi questionnaire.

Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Reanimation and Pain Therapy (SEDAR), Spanish Society of Emergency and Emergency Medicine (SEMES) and Spanish Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (SEORL-CCC) Guideline for difficult airway management. Part II.

The Airway Management section of the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation, and Pain Therapy (SEDAR), the Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine (SEMES), and the Spanish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SEORL-CCC) present the Guide for the comprehensive management of difficult airway in adult patients. Its principles are focused on the human factors, cognitive processes for decision-making in critical situations, and optimization in the progression of strategies application to preserve adequate alveolar oxygenation in order to enhance safety and the quality of care. The document provides evidence-based recommendations, theoretical-educational tools, and implementation tools, mainly cognitive aids, applicable to airway management in the fields of anesthesiology, critical care, emergencies, and prehospital medicine. For this purpose, an extensive literature search was conducted following PRISMA-R guidelines and was analyzed using the GRADE methodology. Recommendations were formulated according to the GRADE methodology. Recommendations for sections with low-quality evidence were based on expert opinion through consensus reached via a Delphi questionnaire.

Executive Summary of the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Reanimation and Pain Therapy (SEDAR) Spanish Society of Emergency and Emergency Medicine (SEMES) and Spanish Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (SEORL-CCC) Guideline for difficult airway management.

The Airway section of the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Reanimation and Pain Therapy (SEDAR), Spanish Society of Emergency and Emergency Medicine (SEMES) and Spanish Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (SEORL-CCC) present the Guidelines for the integral management of difficult airway in adult patients. This document provides recommendations based on current scientific evidence, theoretical-educational tools and implementation tools, mainly cognitive aids, applicable to the treatment of the airway in the field of anesthesiology, critical care, emergencies and prehospital medicine. Its principles are focused on the human factors, cognitive processes for decision-making in critical situations and optimization in the progression of the application of strategies to preserve adequate alveolar oxygenation in order to improve safety and quality of care.

Perfil de crianças e adolescentes dependentes de tecnologia em um hospital pediátrico do Sul do país / Perfil de niños e adolescentes dependientes de tecnología en un hospital pediátrico de referencia del sur del país / Profile of technology-dependent children and adolescents in a referral pediatric hospital in the south of the country

Resumo Objetivo identificar o perfil de crianças e adolescentes dependentes de tecnologia de um hospital de referência pediátrica do sul do país. Método estudo descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio da análise de prontuários, entre janeiro de 2016 e dezembro de 2019, armazenados em planilha Microsoft Excel para a análise estatística descritiva. Um projeto aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética sob o parecer 5.115.194. Resultados prevaleceu o sexo masculino (50,8%), em idade pré-escolar (30,8%), proveniente da Grande Florianópolis (60,1%). Os diagnósticos mais frequentes foram relacionados à prematuridade/período neonatal, anomalias congênitas/defeitos genéticos, doenças neurológicas e/ou neuromusculares, correspondendo a 37%, 33,2% e 18,5%. Os dispositivos tecnológicos mais utilizados foram gastrostomia (56,3%) e traqueostomia (36,6%). A utilização de medicamentos contínuos se deu em 93,4% e 49,2% utilizavam quatro ou mais medicamentos. As mães foram as principais cuidadoras (80,9%). Ocorreram 31 óbitos no período. Conclusão e implicação para a prática este grupo apresenta grande demanda de cuidados decorrentes do diagnóstico principal, dos dispositivos tecnológicos, das medicações e das possíveis complicações. A identificação do perfil das crianças e adolescentes dependentes de tecnologia contribuiu para ampliar a visibilidade de uma população que está em constante crescimento e, assim, prestar uma assistência integral, de acordo com suas especificidades e reais necessidades.

Resumen Objetivo identificar el perfil de niños y adolescentes dependientes de tecnología atendidos en un hospital de referência pediátrica del sur del país. Método estudio descriptivo con enfoque cuantitativo. La recolección de datos ocurrió através del análisis de las historias clínicas, desde enero de 2016 hasta diciembre de 2019, almacenadas en una hoja de cálculo de Microsoft Excel para el análisis estadístico descriptivo. El proyecto fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética bajo el parecer 5.115.194. Resultados predominaron varones (50,8%), en período de desarrollo preescolar (30,8%), la región más frecuentada de la Gran Florianópolis (60,1%). Los diagnósticos más frecuentes estuvieron relacionados con prematuridad/el período neonatal, anomalías congénitas/defectos genéticos, enfermedades neurológicas y/o neuromusculares, correspondiendo al 37%, 33,2% y 18,5%, respectivamente. Los dispositivos tecnológicos más utilizados fueron la gastrostomía (56,3%) y la traqueotomía (36,6%). El uso de medicación continua ocurrió en el 93,4% y el 49,2% utilizó cuatro o más medicamentos. Las madres fueron las principales cuidadoras en 80,9% de los casos, ocurriendo 31 óbitos en el período. Conclusión e implicación para la práctica este grupo tiene una alta demanda de atención debido al diagnóstico principal, dispositivos tecnológicos, medicamentos y posibles complicaciones. Identificar el perfil de niños y adolescentes dependientes de tecnología contribuye a aumentar la visibilidad de una población en constante crecimiento y, por lo tanto, calificar la asistencia, de acuerdo com sus especificidades y reales necesidades.

Abstract Objective to identify the profile of technology-dependent children and adolescents at a pediatric referral hospital in southern Brazil. Method a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. Data was collected by analyzing medical records between January 2016 and December 2019 and stored in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet for descriptive statistical analysis. The project was approved by the Ethics Committee under protocol number 5.115.194. Results: The prevalence was male (50.8%), pre-school age (30.8%), from Greater Florianópolis (60.1%). The most frequent diagnoses were related to prematurity/neonatal period, congenital anomalies/genetic defects, and neurological and/or neuromuscular diseases, corresponding to 37%, 33.2%, and 18.5%. The most commonly used technological devices were gastrostomy (56.3%) and tracheostomy (36.6%). 93.4% used continuous medication and 49.2% used four or more medications. Mothers were the main caregivers (80.9%). There were 31 deaths during the period. Conclusion and implications for practice this group has a high demand for care due to the main diagnosis, technological devices, medications, and possible complications. Identifying the profile of technology-dependent children and adolescents has helped to increase the visibility of a population that is constantly growing and thus provides comprehensive care according to their specific needs.

Terapia de alto flujo en pacientes con traqueostomía. Una revisión narrativa / High-Flow Therapy in Tracheostomized Patients. A Narrative Review

La terapia de alto flujo se ha popularizado durante los últimos años, basada en sus efectos fisiológicos, la entrega de una fracción inspirada de oxígeno segura y estable, sumada al flujo calefaccionado y humidificado, lo que hizo posible su utilización en distintos escenarios. Sin embargo, los estudios que muestran estos beneficios y efectos se han realizado, principalmente, con el empleo de una cánula nasal; mientras que las características de esta terapia en los pacientes traqueostomizados no se ha desarrollado suficientemente. Proponemos aquí una revisión narrativa con las características más salientes de la terapia de alto flujo en este subgrupo de pacientes.

High-flow therapy has become popular in recent years, based on its physiological effects, the delivery of a safe and stable inspired fraction of oxygen, combined with heated and humidified flow, which made its use possible in different scenarios. However, studies demonstrating these benefits and effects have been mainly conducted using a nasal cannula, while the characteristics of this therapy in tracheostomized patients have not been sufficiently developed. We propose a narrative review highlighting the most relevant characteristics of high-flow therapy in this subgroup of patients.

Traqueostomía abierta en el sistema de salud de Malvinas Argentinas. Nuestra Experiencia / Open tracheostomy in Malvinas Argentinas health system. Our experience

Introducción: la traqueostomía es la abertura y el abocamiento de la tráquea al exterior realizada para lograr una vía aérea controlable y permeable. El abordaje puede ser percutáneo y abierto, bajo anestesia general o local, de forma urgente o programada. Objetivo: describir la técnica quirúrgica realizada habitualmente en el sistema de salud de Malvinas Argentinas y evaluar indicaciones y complicaciones. Materiales y métodos: estudio descriptivo retrospectivo que incluyó pacientes con traqueostomía, mayores de 18 años, sin distinción de sexo, realizada entre enero de 2015 y junio de 2018 en Malvinas Argentinas. Resultados: se operaron 72 pacientes, 11 anestesia local y 61 anestesia general; 15 urgencias y 57 programados. La edad promedio fue 34,7. La técnica utilizada fue abierta con incisión horizontal. Las principales indicaciones: intubación orotraqueal prolongada en 34 pacientes, síndrome obstructivo laríngeo agudo (SOLA) en 25 y destete dificultoso en 6. Las complicaciones más frecuentes: lesiones laringotraqueales en 9 pacientes, infección de herida quirúrgica en 5 y enfisema subcutáneo en 3. Discusión: la técnica abierta no es la única existente en la bibliografía, pero buenos resultados en nuestro servicio afirman su seguridad por mejor reconocimiento de estructuras anatómicas y abocamiento de la tráquea. No es posible concluir cuál técnica es superior con respecto a morbimortalidad. Existen diferencias en el lugar donde se realiza, y puede hacerse en quirófano o junto a la cama del paciente con adecuada asepsia. Conclusión: en la actualidad sigue siendo la técnica de elección para la realización de este procedimiento en nuestro servicio.

Introduction: Tracheostomy is the opening and entrance of the trachea to the outside carried out to achieve a controllable and patent airway. The approach can be percuta-neous and open, under general or local anesthesia, urgently or scheduled. Objective:Describe the surgical technique usually performed in Malvinas Argentinas Health System and evaluate indications and complications. Materials and methods: Retros-pective descriptive study, including of patients with tracheostomy, over 18 years of age, without distinction of sex, carried out between January 2015 and June 2018, in Malvinas Argentinas. Results: 72 patients underwent surgery, 11 local anesthesia, 61 general; 15 emergency, and 57 scheduled. Average age 34.7. The technique used was open with a horizontal incision. The main indications were prolonged orotra-cheal intubation in 34 patients, acute laryngeal obstructive syndrome (AOLS) in 25, and difficult weaning in 6. The most frequent complications were laryngotracheal injuries in 9 patients, surgical wound infection in 5, and subcutaneous emphysema in 3. Discussion: Open technique is not the only one existing in the literature, but the good results in our service confirm its safety due to better recognition of anatomical structures and opening of the trachea. It is not possible to conclude which technique is superior, with respect to morbidity and mortality. There are differences in the place where it is performed, and it can be done in the operating room or next to the patient's bed with adequate asepsis. Conclusion: Currently, it continues to be the technique of choice for performing this procedure in our service.

Ayuno corto vs prolongado previo a la realización de traqueostomías en pacientes de terapia intensiva: un estudio retrospectivo / Short and prolonged fasting prior to the performance of tracheostomies in intensive therapy: a retrospective study

RESUMEN Introducción: Las pautas internacionales sobre la práctica del ayuno previo a procedimientos invasivos generalmente ocasionan ayunos más prolongados que en los casos de pacientes internados en las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI). Este hecho representa un alto riesgo de desnutrición y, consecuentemente, un pronóstico más negativo. El objetivo de la presente investigación fue analizar el grado de asociación entre el tiempo de ayuno previo a la traqueostomía de pacientes bajo asistencia ventilatoria mecánica (AVM) y la aparición subsecuente de neumonía. Métodos: Fue un estudio de cohorte retrospectivo que incluyó a pacientes ingresados en nuestra UCI desde el 01/10/2018 hasta el 31/08/2022, quienes habían sido sometidos a una traqueostomía. Se definieron dos cohortes caracterizadas por ayuno inferior o igual a tres horas y superior a tres horas. Se utilizó la prueba exacta de Fisher y la prueba U de Mann-Whitney para el análisis bivariado. Un valor de p < 0.05 se consideró significativo. Resultados: Se hospitalizaron 141 pacientes con traqueostomía, 9 fueron excluidos, quedando 132 pacientes. La cohorte con ayuno ≤ 3 horas estuvo compuesta por 15 pacientes y la de ayuno > 3 horas estuvo compuesta por 117; esta última presentó un ayuno promedio de 2.5 horas (RIC 2-3) y 13 días de AVM previos al procedimiento (RIC 12-18), mientras que la otra cohorte presentó un ayuno promedio de 6 horas (RIC 5-8) y 12 días de AVM previos al procedimiento (RIC 10-14.5). Al analizar la asociación entre el tipo de ayuno y la aparición de neumonía, se obtuvo un OR de 0.958 (IC del 95%: 0.32-2.87) y valor de p de 0.743. Conclusiones: No se encontraron diferencias significativas respecto al tiempo de ayuno y la aparición de neumonía, tal como se refleja en la literatura internacional.

ABSTRACT Introduction: International guidelines on aid prior to invasive procedures usually generate longer aid than in intensive care (IT) patients. This fact represents a high risk of malnutrition and, consequently, a worse prognosis. The objective of the present investigation was to analyze the degree of association between the fasting time prior to tracheostomy of patients under mechanical ventilatory assistance (MVA) and the appearance of pneumonia. Methods: Retrospective cohort study that included patients admitted to our IT from 10/01/2018 to 08/31/2022 and with a tracheostomy performed. Two cohorts were defined characterized by fasting ≤3 hours vs. >3 hours. Fisher's exact test and Mann-Whitney test were used for bivariate analysis. A p value <0.05 was shown to be significant. Results: 141 patients were hospitalized with a tracheostomy, 9 were excluded, leaving 132 patients. The cohort with fasting ≤3 hours was made up of 15 patients and the one with fasting >3 hours was made up of 117, the latter presented an average fast of 2.5 hours (IR 2-3), days of AVM prior to the procedure of 13 days (IR 12-18), while the other cohort presented an average fast of 6 hours (IR 5-8), days of AVM prior to the procedure of 12 days (IR 10-14.5). When analyzing the association between the type of fasting and the appearance of pneumonia, an OR of 0.958 (95% CI: 0.32-2.87) was obtained, p value of 0.743. Conclusions: No significant differences were found regarding fasting time and the appearance of pneumonia as referred to in the international literature.

Cuidado domiciliar da criança em uso de traqueostomia: perspectiva dos cuidadores no contexto amazônico / Home care for children using a tracheostomy: caregivers' perspective in the amazon context / Atención domiciliaria a niños con traqueostomía: la perspectiva de los cuidadores en el contexto amazónico

RESUMO Objetivo: descrever a percepção dos cuidadores de crianças traqueostomizadas sobre os desafios no processo de alta para o domicílio no contexto amazônico. Método: estudo descritivo, qualitativo, realizado com 16 cuidadores de crianças traqueostomizadas que vivenciaram a desospitalização, em um Hospital Infantil de Rio Branco - Acre - Brasil. Amostragem definida por saturação, dados coletados com roteiro semiestruturado de agosto a dezembro de 2021, submetidos à Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin. Resultados: a análise resultou em quatro categorias: (1) sentimentos vivenciados com o uso do dispositivo traqueal; (2) cuidados rotineiros com a traqueostomia que os cuidadores julgam importantes; (3) dúvidas e relatos sobre a aspiração traqueal; e (4) condutas diante de intercorrências nas crianças em uso de traqueostomia. Considerações finais: o temor em aprender a técnica de aspiração traqueal e da alta hospitalar reforça a necessidade de educação precoce e contínua dos cuidadores, com foco no atendimento de rotina e de emergência para as crianças traqueostomizadas.

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe caregivers' perception of tracheostomized children about the challenges in discharge to their homes in the Amazonian context. Method: A descriptive, qualitative study was conducted with 16 caregivers of tracheostomized children who experienced dehospitalization in a children's hospital in Rio Branco - Acre - Brazil. Saturation-defined sampling, data collected with a semi-structured script from August to December 2021, submitted to Bardin Content Analysis. Results: the analysis resulted in four categories: (1) feelings experienced with the use of the tracheal device; (2) routine tracheostomy care that caregivers consider important; (3) questions and reports about tracheal aspiration; and (4) conduct in the face of complications in children using tracheostomy. Final remarks: the fear of learning the tracheal aspiration technique and of being discharged from the hospital reinforces the need for early and continuous education for caregivers, focusing on routine and emergency care for tracheostomized children.

RESUMEN Objetivo: describir la percepción de los cuidadores de niños traqueostomizados sobre los desafíos del alta domiciliaria en el contexto amazónico. Material y método: estudio descriptivo, cualitativo, realizado con 16 cuidadores de niños traqueostomizados que pasaron por la experiencia de des-hospitalización en un Hospital Infantil de Rio Branco - Acre - Brasil. Muestreo definido por saturación, datos recogidos mediante guion semiestructurado de agosto a diciembre de 2021, sometidos al Análisis de Contenido de Bardin. Resultados: el análisis dio lugar a cuatro categorías: (1) sentimientos experimentados con el uso del dispositivo traqueal; (2) cuidados rutinarios con la traqueostomía que los cuidadores consideran importantes; (3) dudas e informes sobre la aspiración traqueal; y (4) comportamiento en caso de complicaciones en niños que utilizan una traqueostomía. Consideraciones finales: el miedo a aprender la técnica de aspiración traqueal y a recibir el alta hospitalaria refuerza la necesidad de una formación precoz y continuada de los cuidadores, centrada en los cuidados rutinarios y de urgencia de los niños traqueostomizados.

Nursing care protocol for critical users with tracheostomy under mechanical ventilation / Protocolo de atención de enfermería al usuario crítico con traqueotomía en ventilación mecánica / Protocolo de cuidados de enfermagem para usuários críticos com traqueostomia em ventilação mecânica

ABSTRACT Objectives: to develop and assess a nursing care protocol for critically ill users with tracheostomy under mechanical ventilation. Methods: a methodological study, developed through two phases, guided by the 5W2H management tool: I) target audience characterization and II) technology development. Results: thirty-four nursing professionals participated in this study, who presented educational demands in relation to care for critical users with tracheostomy, with an emphasis on standardizing care through a protocol and carrying out continuing education. Final Considerations: the creation and validity of new technologies aimed at this purpose enhanced the participation of nursing professionals and their empowerment in the health institution's microsectoral actions and in macrosectoral actions, highlighting the need for public policies that guarantee the conduct of a line of care for users with tracheostomy.

RESUMEN Objetivos: desarrollar y evaluar un protocolo de atención de enfermería a usuarios críticos con traqueostomía y ventilación mecánica. Métodos: estudio metodológico, desarrollado a través de dos fases, guiado por la herramienta de gestión 5W2H: I) caracterización del público objetivo y II) desarrollo tecnológico. Resultados: participaron de este estudio 34 profesionales de enfermería, quienes presentaron demandas educativas en relación al cuidado de usuarios críticos con traqueotomía, con énfasis en estandarizar los cuidados a través de un protocolo y realizar educación permanente. Consideraciones Finales: la creación y validación de nuevas tecnologías orientadas a este propósito han potenciado la participación de los profesionales de enfermería y su empoderamiento en las acciones microsectoriales y macrosectoriales de la institución de salud, por resaltar la necesidad de políticas públicas que garanticen la conducción de una línea de atención a usuarios con traqueotomía.

RESUMO Objetivos: desenvolver e avaliar um protocolo de cuidados de enfermagem para usuários críticos com traqueostomia em ventilação mecânica. Métodos: estudo metodológico, desenvolvido mediante duas fases, guiadas pela ferramenta gerencial 5W2H: I) caracterização do público-alvo e II) desenvolvimento da tecnologia. Resultados: participaram deste estudo 34 profissionais de enfermagem, que apresentaram demandas educacionais em relação aos cuidados com o usuário crítico com traqueostomia, com ênfase na padronização dos cuidados mediante um protocolo e realização de educação permanente. Considerações Finais: a criação e a validação de novas tecnologias voltadas para este fim potencializaram a participação dos profissionais de enfermagem e o seu empoderamento nas ações microssetoriais da instituição de saúde e nas ações macrossetoriais, por evidenciar a necessidade de políticas públicas que garantam a condução de uma linha de cuidado para usuários com traqueostomia.

Atuação fonoaudiológica em pacientes traqueostomizados no contexto da COVID-19 / Speech therapy performance in tracheostomized patients in the context of COVID-19

RESUMO Objetivo Descrever as contribuições da atuação fonoaudiológica em pacientes traqueostomizados no contexto da COVID-19. Métodos Estudo retrospectivo de natureza descritiva e análise quantitativa, com coleta em prontuários de variáveis clínicas e gerais dos pacientes e dos atendimentos fonoaudiológicos. Para análise estatística, foi adotado o coeficiente de correlação de Pearson ou Spearman e nível de significância de 5% (p< 0,05). Resultados Foram incluídos 28 prontuários de pacientes (57,1% gênero masculino) com média de idade de 52 anos e 1 mês, que permaneceram internados por, aproximadamente, 53,7 dias e evoluíram para traqueostomia após 22,1 dias de intubação orotraqueal. Foram registrados dez atendimentos fonoaudiológicos por paciente, que iniciaram, em média, 38,4 dias de internação e foram solicitados em 39,3% para progressão da traqueostomia e da dieta por via oral. O cuff da traqueostomia foi mantido desinsuflado no terceiro, sugerida a decanulação em sete dias após o início e liberada dieta por via oral com cinco atendimentos. Quando analisado o tempo de início dos atendimentos fonoaudiológicos, verificou-se correlação positiva com o tempo de internação hospitalar (p<0,0001), mas não com o processo de decanulação e com o tempo de traqueostomia. Já o número de atendimentos fonoaudiológicos teve correlação positiva com o tempo de uso da traqueostomia e até a liberação da dieta por via oral. Conclusão A atuação fonoaudiológica contribuiu para reabilitação da deglutição e retorno seguro à alimentação por via oral de pacientes internados por COVID-19 e submetidos à traqueostomia.

ABSTRACT Purpose To describe the contributions of speech therapy performance in tracheostomized patients in the context of COVID-19. Methods Retrospective descriptive and quantitative analysis research, using medical records to collect clinical and general variables from patients and speech therapy interventions. For statistical analysis, the Pearson or Spearman correlation coefficient was adopted and a significance level of 5% (p< 0.05). Results Twenty-eight medical records of patients were included (57.1% male) and an average age of 52 years and 1 month, who were hospitalized for approximately 53.7 days and progressed to tracheostomy after 22.1 days of orotracheal intubation. There were ten speech therapy sessions per patient, which started on average 38.4 days into hospitalization and were requested in 39.3% of cases for the progression of tracheostomy and oral feeding. The tracheostomy cuff was kept deflated on the third intervention, decannulation was suggested seven days after the start an d the patient was given an oral diet after five interventions. When we analyzed the time speech therapy interventions began, it showed a positive correlation with the length of hospital stay (p<0.0001), but not with the decannulation process and the length of time with the tracheostomy. On the other hand, the number of speech therapy interventions had a positive correlation with the length of time the tracheostomy was in use and the time until the oral diet was released. Conclusion Speech therapy performance contributes to swallowing rehabilitation and the safe return to oral feeding in patients submitted to tracheostomy in the context of COVID-19.

Rehabilitación deglutoria y fonatoria de una paciente traqueostomizada. Reporte de caso / Swallowing and Phonatory rehabilitation of a tracheostomized patient. A case report

La traqueostomía es un procedimiento quirúrgico enfocado en brindar una vía de respiración alterna, en el que sus mayores consecuencias son las afectaciones comunicativas y deglutorias. La evaluación e intervención fonoaudiológica es indispensable dentro del proceso de rehabilitación de pacientes traqueostomizados, teniendo en cuenta las secuelas comunicativas, deglutorias y de fonación asociadas a este procedimiento. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo destacar el rol y actuar fonoaudiológico dentro de la restauración de las funciones alteradas en el caso de una paciente femenina con traqueostomía, quien acude al servicio de urgencias de un hospital público de Bogotá, Colombia. Se aplicaron pruebas estandarizadas y subjetivas para la valoración fonoaudiológica, estableciendo así el plan de manejo enfocado en la restauración de la deglución y la fonación, así como la intervención para el mantenimiento del estado orofacial, sensibilidad y movilidad de las estructuras. Se evidenciaron mejoras en la efectividad y seguridad deglutoria, una exitosa adaptación de válvula fonatoria y mantenimiento de habilidades de lenguaje y cognición, preservando el estado comunicativo. En conclusión, este estudio de caso brinda un aporte significativo con respecto a la importancia del actuar fonoaudiológico, la aplicación de conocimientos y estrategias basadas en la literatura y el análisis, evaluación e intervención.

Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure focused on providing an alternate breathing path, in which its greatest consequences are communication and swallowing impairments.Speech therapy evaluation and intervention is essential within the rehabilitation process of tracheostomized patients, taking into account the swallowing and phonatory consequences associated. The aim of this article is to highlight the role and actions of the speech language therapist in the restoration of altered functions in the case of a female patient with atracheostomy, who went to the emergency department of a public hospital in Bogotá,Colombia, due to swallowing disorders. Standardized and subjective tests were applied for speech therapy assessment. The management plan was developed focused on the restoration of swallowing and phonatory function as well as the intervention to maintain the orofacial state, sensitivity and mobility of the structures. Improvements were evident in swallowing effectiveness and safety, a successful adaptation of the speaking valve and maintenance of language and cognition skills, preserving the communicative state. In conclusion, this case study provides a significant contribution regarding regarding the importance of the speech therapist role, the application of knowledge and strategies based on literature and analysis, evaluation and intervention.

Mortality in patients with severe COVID-19 who underwent tracheostomy due to prolonged mechanical ventilation / Mortalidad en pacientes con COVID-19 grave sometidos a traqueostomía por ventilación mecánica prolongada

BACKGROUND: The usefulness of tracheostomy has been questioned in patients with COVID-19 and prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV). AIM: To compare the 90-day mortality rate of patients who underwent a tracheostomy due prolonged IMV with those that did not receive this procedure. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We studied a historical cohort of 92 patients with COVID-19 and prolonged IMV (> 10 days). The primary outcome was the 90-day mortality rate. Secondary outcomes included days on IMV, hospital/intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay, frequency of nosocomial infections, and thrombotic complications demonstrated by images. A logistic regression was performed to adjust the effect of tracheostomy by SOFA score and days on IMV. RESULTS: Forty six patients aged 54 to 66 years (72% males) underwent tracheostomy. They had a median of two comorbidities, and received the procedure after a median of 20.5 days on IMV (interquartile range: 17-26). 90-day mortality was lower in patients who were tracheostomized than in the control group (6.5% vs. 32.6%, p-value < 0.01). However, after controlling for confounding factors, no differences were found in mortality between both groups (relative risk = 0.303, p-value = 0.233). Healthcare-associated infections and hospital/ICU length of stay were higher in patients with tracheostomy than in controls. Thrombotic complications occurred in 42.4% of the patients, without differences between both groups. No cases of COVID-19 were registered in the healthcare personnel who performed tracheostomies. CONCLUSIONS: In patients with COVID-19 undergoing prolonged IMV, performing a tracheostomy is not associated with excess mortality, and it is a safe procedure for healthcare personnel.

ANTECEDENTES: La utilidad de la traqueostomía en pacientes COVID-19 sometidos a ventilación mecánica invasiva (VMI) prolongada ha sido cuestionada. OBJETIVO: Comparar la mortalidad a 90 días en estos pacientes, con y sin traqueostomía. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudiamos una cohorte histórica de 92 pacientes COVID-19 con VMI prolongada (>10 días). El desenlace prima-rio fue mortalidad a 90 días. Se consideraron desenlaces secundarios los días en VMI, estadía hospitalaria/UCI, frecuencia de infecciones nosocomiales, y eventos trombóticos. Mediante regresión logística se ajustó el efecto de la traqueostomía en la mortalidad, por SOFA y días de VMI. RESULTADOS: Cuarenta y seis pacientes de 54 a 66 años (72% hombres) fueron traqueostomizados. Ellos tenían una mediana de dos comorbilidades, y recibieron el procedimiento luego de una mediana de 20,5 días en VMI (rango intercuartílico: 17-26). En el análisis crudo, la mortalidad a 90 días fue menor en los pacientes con traqueostomía que en el grupo control (6,5% vs. 32,6%; p < 0,001). No obstante, luego de controlar por factores de confusión, no se encontraron diferencias en mortalidad (riesgo relativo 0,303; p = 0,233). Las infecciones asociadas a la atención de salud y la estadía en hospital/UCI fueron mayores en los pacientes traqueostomizados que en los controles. Los eventos trombóticos ocurrieron en el 42,4% de los pacientes, sin diferencias entre grupos. No hubo casos de COVID-19 en el personal de salud que realizó las traqueostomías. CONCLUSIONES: En pacientes con COVID-19 sometidos a VMI prolongada, la realización de una traqueostomía no se asocia a un exceso de mortalidad, y es un procedimiento seguro para el personal sanitario.

Experiencia en 24 pacientes con técnica de traqueostomía con incisión vertical por una limitación de la visibilidad secundaria a equipo de protección ocular en el área de cuidados intensivos respiratorios COVID / Experience in 24 patients with vertical incision tracheostomy technique for a lowing visibility for protection security equipment in COVID intensive care respiratory / Experiência em 24 pacientes com tecnica de traqueostomia por incisão vertical devido à visibilidade limitada secundária a equipamentos de proteção ocular na área de terapia intensiva respiratória COVID

Resumen: El uso de equipo de protección personal, en especial protección ocular, limita la visión al momento de llevar a cabo procedimientos quirúrgicos en área COVID. Estas limitaciones nos obligan a hacer modificaciones en procedimientos habituales, en esta ocasión se realizó una modificación a la incisión habitual del procedimiento de traqueostomía abierta. Se hizo una modificación descrita en bibliografías previas en la orientación de la incisión, cambiando la orientación habitual de la incisión horizontal a una incisión vertical, conservando el resto de la técnica y disección de planos habituales así como colocación de cánula. La modificación de la técnica tiene como objetivo disminuir el riesgo de complicaciones ocasionadas por la poca visión por parte del equipo de protección personal. Dentro de estas complicaciones se incluyen disminuir el riesgo de lesión a grandes vasos que por anatomía se encuentran en sitio anatómico a procedimiento, mejorar las condiciones de visión al ser un único plano de disección muscular y aponeurótico, disminuir sangrado transoperatorio al incidir en línea media, con ello reducir el riesgo de complicaciones y mejorar las condiciones de visión del operador.

Abstract: The use of personal protective equipment, especially eye protection, limits vision when performing surgical procedures in the COVID area, these limitations force us to make modifications to usual procedures, on this occasion a modification is made to the usual incision of the procedure open tracheostomy. A modification described in previous bibliographies was made, modifying the orientation of the incision, changing the usual orientation of the horizontal incision to a vertical incision, preserving the rest of the technique and dissection of the usual planes as well as placement of the cannula. The modification of the technique aims to reduce the risk of complications caused by poor vision due to personal protective equipment, within these complications to reduce the risk of injury to large vessels that by anatomy are in the anatomical site of the procedure, improve the vision conditions as it is a single muscle and aponeurotic dissection plane, reduce transoperative bleeding by incising in the midline, thereby reducing the risk of complications, improving the operator's vision conditions and reducing the risk of infection of personal health.

Resumo: O uso de equipamentos de proteção individual, principalmente proteção ocular, limita a visão ao realizar procedimentos cirúrgicos na área COVID. Essas limitações nos obrigam a fazer modificações nos procedimentos usuais, nesta ocasião foi feita uma modificação na incisão usual do procedimento de traqueostomia aberta. Realizou-se uma modificação descrita em bibliografias anteriores modificando a orientação da incisão, mudando a orientação usual da incisão horizontal para uma incisão vertical, mantendo o resto da técnica e dissecção dos planos habituais, bem como a colocação da cânula. A modificação da técnica visa diminuir o risco de complicações causadas pela má visão por equipamentos de proteção individual, dentro dessas complicações diminuir o risco de lesão de grandes vasos que pela anatomia estão no local anatômico do procedimento, melhorar as condições de visão ao ser um único plano de dissecção muscular e aponeurótica, reduzindo o sangramento intraoperatório por incisão na linha média, diminuindo assim o risco de complicações, melhorando as condições de visão do operador.

Traqueostomía en prematuros con displasia broncopulmonar grave / Tracheostomy in premature infants with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Los recién nacidos con displasia broncopulmonar dependientes de ventilación mecánica a las 36 semanas, corresponden en general a prematuros menores de 27 semanas con morbilidad grave: enterocolitis, infecciones, retinopatía, retraso en el crecimiento y secuelas del neurodesarrollo. Si la extubación no es posible entre las 40 y 50 semanas, se indica una traqueostomía, normalmente acompañada de una gastrostomía. La decisión depende del apoyo ventilatorio, de la morbilidad asociada (neurológica, hipertensión pulmonar, lesiones de la vía aérea) y del grado de desnutrición. La traqueostomía optimiza el manejo ventilatorio, disminuye la necesidad de sedación, facilita la movilidad, la neurorrehabilitación y el alta al hogar en ventilación domiciliaria. La edad óptima de ejecución no está estandarizada, pero hay evidencia que muestra beneficios en el neurodesarrollo si se realiza antes de los 120 días de vida. La mayoría de los prematuros traqueostomizados son manejados en domicilio y a los 5 años ya se encuentran decanulados.

Newborns with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) dependent on mechanical ventilation at 36 weeks, generally correspond to newborns younger than 27 weeks with severe morbidity: enterocolitis, infections, retinopathy, growth retardation and neurodevelopmental sequelae. If extubation is not possible at 40-50 weeks post menstrual age, a tracheostomy is indicated, usually accompanied by a gastrostomy. The decision depends on ventilatory support, associated morbidity (neurological, pulmonary hypertension, airway lesions) and the degree of malnutrition. Tracheostomy optimizes ventilatory management, reduces the need for sedation, facilitates mobility, neurorehabilitation, and discharge on home ventilation. The optimal age for tracheostomy is not standardized, but there is evidence showing neurodevelopmental benefits if it is performed before 120 days. Most tracheostomized newborns are managed at home and at 5 years of age they are already decannulated.

Traqueostomía quirúrgica en un paciente con súper-súper obesidad. Caso clínico y revisión de la literatura / Surgical tracheostomy in a super-super obese patient. Case report and literature review

La obesidad es un problema de salud que ha presentado un aumento preocupante en Chile y el mundo, en las últimas décadas. Esta condición se asocia a múltiples comorbi-lidades, entre ellas, afecciones respiratorias. La traqueostomía es un procedimiento quirúrgico que puede resultar desafiante en este tipo de pacientes, debido a las alteraciones que la obesidad genera en la anatomía cervical, asociándose a mayor morbimortalidad. Requiere una buena planificación preoperatoria. Se presenta el caso de un paciente con antecedente de súper-súper obesidad, con un índice de masa corporal de 78 kg m2, que requirió la realización de una traqueostomía quirúrgica. Se describe el manejo realizado, junto a las consideraciones especiales aplicadas al caso: se realizó lipectomía cervical, se utilizó instrumental quirúrgico de mayor longitud, suturas al plano subcutáneo para facilitar visualización intraoperatoria, suturas de la piel a la tráquea previo a la apertura de la vía aérea, uso de cánula de traqueostomía extra larga. El paciente presentó como complicación postoperatoria un granuloma periostomal que fue tratado y, finalmente, fue decanulado previo su alta hospitalaria. Se presenta una revisión en la literatura pertinente al caso.

Obesity is a health problem that has shown a worrisome increase in Chile and the world in recent decades. This condition is associated to multiple comorbidities, including respiratory disorders. A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that can be challenging in this type of patient due to the variations that obesity generates in the cervical anatomy, which is associated to greater morbidity and mortality. Due to this, it requires good preoperative planning. We present the case of a male patient with a history of super-super obesity, with a body mass index (BMI) of 78 kg m2, who required surgical tracheostomy; the management is described with the special considerations applied to the case: cervical lipectomy was performed, longer surgical instruments were used, sutures to the subcutaneous plane were placed to facilitate intraoperative visualization, skin sutures to the trachea were placed prior to opening the airway, use of extra-large tracheostomy cannula (XL). The patient presented a peristomal granuloma as a postoperative complication which was treated, and he was decannulated prior to hospital discharge. A review of the literature relevant to the case is presented.

Manga traqueal cartilaginosa. Reporte de dos casos / Tracheal cartilaginous sleeve. Report of two cases

La manga traqueal cartilaginosa es una malformación de la vía aérea donde no se distinguen anillos traqueales. Un segmento continuo de cartílago se extiende desde el cricoides, pudiendo llegar hasta los bronquios principales. Está asociada a síndromes de craneosinostosis con la mutación FGFR2, además de muertes prematuras por oclusión de la tráquea con tapones mucosos. Se presenta el curso clínico de pacientes portadores de manga traqueal cartilaginosa en el contexto de una malformación craneofacial. Caso 1. Masculino, al nacer hipoplasia del tercio medio facial. Polisomnografía: índice de apnea/hipopnea de 37,7/hr. Laringotraqueobroncoscopía (LTBC): tráquea sin anillos cartilaginosos desde cricoides hasta bronquios fuentes. Se indica traqueostomía. Caso 2. Masculino, al nacer cráneo en trébol. Poligrafía: Síndrome de apnea/hipopnea obstructiva del sueño (SAHOS) leve. Revisión vía aérea: desde subglotis hasta bronquios principales se extiende tráquea en manga. Se indica traqueostomía. En el contexto de una craneosinostosis en niños, especialmente con mutación FGFR2, creemos necesario realizar una LTBC en búsqueda de manga traqueal, ya que si es diagnosticada se debe recomendar traqueostomía, mejorando su expectativa de vida. Si la indicación de traqueostomía fuese por SAHOS, es obligatoria una LTBC preoperatoria, para evitar el no tener referencias anatómicas en el proceso.

A tracheal cartilaginous sleeve is a malformation of the airway in which the tracheal rings are indistinguishable. A continuous segment of cartilage extends from the cricoid, and it may reach all the way to the main bronchi. It is associated with various craniosynostosis syndromes with the FGFR2 mutation, in addition to premature deaths due to occlusions caused by mucus plugs in the trachea. Here we present the clinical course of patients who suffer from Tracheal Cartilaginous Sleeve in the context of a craniofacial malformation. First case. Male, presenting at birth a midfacial hypoplasia. Polysomnography: presents a 37,7/h index of apnea/hypopnea. Laryngotracheobronchoscopy (LTB): trachea is without cartilaginous rings from the cricoid to the main bronchi. A tracheostomy is indicated. Second case. Male, cloverleaf skull at birth. Polysomnography: Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS) non-severe degree. Revision of the airway: the trachea in sleeve extends from the subglottis to the main bronchi. A tracheostomy is indicated. In the context of craniosynostosis in children, especially with FGFR2 mutation, we believe it is necessary to do an LTB in the search of a tracheal sleeve, since if it is diagnosed a tracheostomy must be indicated, to better the life expectancy of the patient. If the tracheostomy indication comes from an OSAHS, a preoperatory LTB is obligatory to avoid not having anatomical references during the procedure.

Orientação ao paciente em pós-operatório de traqueostomia no processo de alta para o domicílio: revisão integrativa / Patient guidance during discharge after a tracheostomy: an integrative review

RESUMO Objetivo mapear as orientações fornecidas pelo enfermeiro para o autocuidado de pacientes no pós-operatório de traqueostomia durante o período de transição hospital-casa. Métodos trata-se de uma revisão integrativa. Utilizou-se o acrônimo PCC, considerando População - pacientes adultos em uso de traqueostomia; Conceito - autocuidado (educação/orientação pelo enfermeiro); e Contexto - períodos operatórios e cuidado domiciliar, com base na questão: Quais orientações para o autocuidado devem ser dadas pelo enfermeiro ao paciente em pós-operatório de traqueostomia no processo de alta hospitalar para o domicílio? Realizou-se busca ampla e seus resultados foram tratados por dois revisores e organizados com foco no fenômeno de interesse. Resultados encontrou-se 1.940 artigos e 28 foram selecionados. 16 fenômenos de interesse foram organizados em três categorias: manejo da traqueostomia, cuidados com as vias aéreas, e atividades de vida diária. Conclusão verificou-se que as orientações para o autocuidado estão relacionadas ao cuidado direto com o estoma, a atuação em emergências no domicílio e questões psicossociais. Contribuições para a prática a identificação, sumarização e organização das evidências sobre práticas clínicas do enfermeiro possibilitam o consumo de material de qualidade, para rápida implementação na prática clínica, sobretudo no que concerne ao preparo para alta dos pacientes com uso de traqueostomia.

ABSTRACT Objective to map the orientations provided by nurses for the self-care of patients during the postoperative period of tracheostomy and their transition from hospital to home. Methods this is an integrative review. We used the PCC acronym, where the Population was adult patients with tracheostomy; the Concept, self-care (education/orientation by the nurse); and the Context, operation periods and home care. The study was based on the question: What guidelines for self-care should the nurse given to patients in the postoperative period of a tracheostomy and in the process of discharge? We carried out a wide search, whose results were reviewed by two researchers and organized around the phenomenon of interest. Results 1,940 articles were found and 28 were selected. 16 phenomena of interest were organized into three categories: tracheostomy management, airway care, and activities of daily living. Conclusion Self-care guidance is related to direct care of the stoma, how to act in home emergencies, and psychosocial aspects. Contributions to practice identifying, summarizing, and organizing evidence about nursing clinical practice creates quality materials that can be implemented fast into clinical practice, especially in regard to preparing patients with tracheostomy for their discharge.

Protocolo para decanulação de traqueostomia pediátrica: evidências de validação de conteúdo / Pediatric tracheostomy decannulation protocol: evidence of content validation

RESUMO Objetivo desenvolver e validar o conteúdo de um protocolo de decanulação para crianças traqueostomizadas crônicas, na faixa etária de 0 a 12 anos. Métodos pesquisa metodológica realizada em quatro etapas: (1) submissão do projeto ao comitê de ética em pesquisa; (2) revisão sistemática da literatura; (3) elaboração do protocolo clínico; (4) avaliação da qualidade das informações com especialistas. A fase de elaboração seguiu as recomendações do Guia para a Construção de Protocolos Assistenciais do Conselho Regional de Enfermagem - COREN - SP. A qualidade do protocolo foi avaliada por oito especialistas em pediatria, por meio do Appraisal of Guidelines Research & Evaluation (AGREE II). Considerou-se a adequabilidade aceitável do protocolo igual ou superior a 78% de concordância entre os especialistas. Resultados a partir da revisão sistemática, foram elencadas cinco recomendações para compor o protocolo de decanulação da traqueostomia em crianças, representado em um fluxograma. A adequabilidade do protocolo variou entre 81,94% e 95,83%, com avaliação global de 93,75%. Todos os especialistas recomendaram o protocolo como adequado para utilização nos serviços de saúde. Conclusão o protocolo de decanulação para crianças traqueostomizadas crônicas foi considerado válido e adequado em seu conteúdo. Recomenda-se a realização de pesquisas futuras com delineamentos randomizados, nessa população, para avaliar o impacto do uso do protocolo e o seu custo-efetividade nos serviços de saúde.

ABSTRACT Purpose To develop and validate a decannulation protocol for chronically tracheostomized children aged 0-12 years. Methods This methodological study was conducted in four stages: (1) submission of the project to the research ethics committee, (2) systematic review of the literature, (3) preparation of the clinical protocol, and (4) evaluation of the quality of information with specialists. The preparation phase followed the recommendations of the Guide for the Construction of Assistance Protocols. The quality of the protocol was evaluated by eight pediatric specialists using the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation (AGREE II). An acceptable suitability of the protocol was considered when there was a 78% or greater agreement among the specialists. Results Based on this systematic review, five recommendations were listed to compose the protocol for decannulating tracheostomy in children represented in a flowchart. The suitability of the protocol varied between 81.94 and 95.83%, with an overall assessment rate of 93.75%. All specialists recommended an appropriate protocol for use in healthcare services. Conclusion The decannulation protocol for chronic children is valid and adequate. Future research with randomized designs is recommended for this population to assess the impact of the use of the protocol and its cost-effectiveness for health services.