Profile of Facial Trauma Victims of Motorcycle Accidents Treated at a Hospital in Northeastern Brazil: A Prospective Study.

OBJECTIVE: To outline the profile of patients with facial trauma, victims of motorcycle accidents, treated at the Hospital da Restauração, Recife/PE, Brazil, from December 2020 to July 2021. METHODS: The collection was carried out through questionnaire and analysis of medical records. Data were analyzed descriptively, as well as Pearson's chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. RESULTS: Among the patients, 88.6% were male, 47.5% were between 18 and 29 years old, and 59.6% lived in rural areas; 72.15% of the victims used the motorcycle for work and 43.52% were working at the time of the accident. Most victims did not have a national motorcycle license (62%) and were not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident (60%), with 37.6% wearing a full-face helmet, 16.5% an open helmet, and 5.9% an articulated full-face helmet. Soft tissue injuries were the most prevalent. Zygomatic complex fractures were the most common facial fractures and were significantly associated with helmet use and type. CONCLUSIONS: Most victims of motorcycle accidents are young adult men, without a regular driver's license and residing in rural areas. Preventive and educational actions and continuous traffic inspections are necessary to minimize these accidents.

Effectiveness of Elastic Therapeutic Tape in Reducing Edema, Pain and Trismus following Surgery for Facial Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Facial fractures cause postoperative morbidity, including edema, pain, and trismus. Elastic therapeutic tapes are used for optimizing recovery. Background: The aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness of elastic tape Kinesio taping (KT) in reducing postoperative morbidity in facial fractures surgeries. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Searches were conducted in the Cochrane, Medline, Scopus, Embase and Web of Science databases using a pre-established search strategy. Results: A total of 811 studies were retrieved after the duplicates were removed, and only randomized clinical trials were included. Eight trials, involving 319 participants, were deemed eligible. One study solely investigated the effect on edema, while the others analyzed at least two of the variables of interest. Results from two RCTs, where qualitative analysis was applicable, suggest a potential reduction in edema in the KT group compared to the control group on the second (RR -0.55, 95% CI -0.89 to -0.22; p = 0.01; I2 = 0%) and third postoperative days (RR -0.71, 95% CI -1.01 to -0.40; p < 0.00001; I2 = 0%). Conclusions: KT is effective in controlling postoperative edema following surgery for facial fractures. However, the effects on pain and trismus should be explored further in studies with standardized methods.

A destructive sinonasal organizing hematoma mimicking malignancy.

Sinonasal organizing hematomas (SOH) are rare, benign lesions that can be mistaken for malignancies due to their unfamiliarity among clinicians and aggressive appearance on imaging, which can lead to aggressive and unnecessary therapeutic interventions. Herein, we report an unusual case of SOH in an 87-year-old female patient who sought care at a maxillofacial surgery service due to persistent right nasal obstruction and imaging findings that suggested the possibility of sinonasal malignancy. We highlight the importance of recognizing these lesions to ensure adequate treatment through a conservative approach.

Perfil de competências de preceptores para a Atenção Primária em Saúde / Profile of competences of preceptors for Primary Health Care

A integração ensino-serviço propõe uma nova forma de pensar a formação. O papel do preceptor é fundamental, mediando o aprendizado do estudante a partir de vivências nos serviços. O presente estudo transversal objetivou avaliar o perfil de competências dos cirurgiões dentistas (CD) atuantes na Atenção Primária em Saúde no município de Campina Grande quanto ao exercício da preceptoria, entendendo a importância desses resultados para as instituições repensarem a formação e proporcionar à gestão o conhecimento do perfil de profissionais que integram sua rede de assistência. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionário e então submetidos a análise estatística descritiva, bem como empregou-se a análise de diferença de proporções (teste qui-quadrado de Pearson ou teste exato de Fisher, quando apropriado) para investigar associações entre as variáveis qualitativas estudadas. A maior parte assinalou que a integração ensino-serviço na formação do CD é extremamente importante (n = 19; 44,2%). Uma parcela expressiva ainda não participou de formação para preceptores (n = 31; 72,1%), constatou-se associação estatisticamente significativa entre já ter participado de alguma formação e relato de sentir-se preparado para a função (p = 0,005). Foram relatadas dificuldades no processo de desenvolvimento da preceptoria (n = 32; 74,4%), destacandose falta de programa de capacitação (n = 29; 67,4%). Os resultados apontam para a necessidade de processos formativos para os preceptores, que contribuam para uma reflexão consistente sobre o modelo de atenção à Saúde e formação de novos profissionais (AU).

The teaching-service integration proposes a new way of thinking about training. The role of the preceptor is fundamental, mediating the student's learning from experiences in health services. This cross - sectional study aimed to evaluate the profile of competences of dental surgeons (DS) working in the Primary Health Care in the city of Campina Grande regarding the exercise of preceptorship, understanding the importance of these results for institutions to rethink training and provide management with knowledge of the profile of professionals that integrate their assistance network. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire and submitted to descriptive statistical analysis, and analysis of proportional difference (Pearson's chi-square test or Fisher's exact test, when appropriate) was used to investigate associations between qualitative variables. Most indicated that the teachingservice integration in DS formation is extremely important (n = 19, 44.2%). A significant proportion have not yet participated in training for preceptors (n = 31; 72.1%); statistically significant association was found between having participated in some training and reporting feeling prepared for the function (p = 0.005). Difficulties were reported in the development of preceptorship (n = 32; 74.4%), highlighting lack of training programs (n = 29; 67.4%). Results point to the need for training processes for preceptors, which contribute to a consistent reflection on the health care model and the training of new professionals (AU).

Preceptoria nos serviços públicos especializados como cenário de aprendizagem na formação em Odontologia / Preceptory practice in specialized public services as a learning scenario in dentistry training

A preceptoria é um dos pilares no processo da integração ensino-serviço, oportunizando a prática de diversas competências profissionais e propondo uma nova forma de pensar a formação. Partilhar experiências, articular teoria e prática de forma dinâmica e participativa, incentivar o estudante induzindo-o a uma abordagem integral do paciente e comprometimento com a equipe de saúde, o serviço e o SUS, são práticas que proporcionam ganhos no processo de aprendizagem. Esta pesquisa objetivou traçar o perfil de competências e habilidades dos cirurgiões-dentistas que atuam nos serviços públicos de atenção secundária e terciária à saúde na cidade de Campina Grande/PB a fim de identificar as características e expectativas acerca do exercício da preceptoria. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa observacional, quantitativa, descritiva, do tipo transversal, desenvolvida por meio de pesquisa de campo, com levantamento de dados por meio de aplicação de questionário. A maioria dos profissionais tinha até 37 anos de idade (55,9%), sexo masculino (52,9%), com tempo de formação igual ou inferior há 13 anos, assinalando que a integração ensino-serviço é extremamente importante (70,6%), nunca participou de formação para preceptores (67,6%). Todos os profissionais com menor tempo de formação relataram sentir-se preparados para a função de preceptoria e, nesse aspecto, a maioria que desejou atuar como preceptor (92,0%) afirmou sentir-se preparado para a função. Os participantes compreendem a integração ensino-serviço como potencial estratégia colaboradora do processo de mudança de práticas na formação em saúde, demonstrando desejo de atuar na preceptoria e participar de programas de capacitação em educação permanente (AU).

The preceptory practice is one of the pillars in the process of teaching-service integration, allowing the practice of various professional skills and proposing a new way of thinking about training. Sharing experiences, bringing together theory and practice in a dynamic and participative way, leading the student to perceive the integral approach of the patient and commitment to the health team, the SUS service (Brazilian Unified Health Service), are practices that provide gains in the learning process. This research aimed to outline the profile of skills and abilities of dentists who work in public secondary and tertiary health care services in the city of Campina Grande / PB in order to identify the characteristics and expectations about the preceptory practice. This is an observational, quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study developed through field research with data collection through questionnaire application. The majority of professionals aged up to 37 years (55.9%), males (52.9%), with graduation time of 13 years or less, who reported that teachingservice integration is extremely important (70.6%), or never participated in training for preceptors (67.6%). All professionals with shorter graduation time reported feeling prepared for the preceptory function and, in this aspect, the majority who wanted to act as preceptor (92.0%) reported that they felt prepared for the activity. Participants understand the teaching-service integration as a potential collaborative strategy of the process of changing practices in health education, demonstrating the desire to work as preceptors and participate in training programs in lifelong education (AU).

Condições físicas e acondicionamento de escovas dentais de pré-escolares / Physical conditions and conditioning of toothbrushes for preschool children

Objetivo: Observar macroscopicamente as condições físicas, higiênico-sanitárias e de acondicionamento das escovas dentais de pré-escolares regularmente matriculados em creches municipais de Campina Grande- PB. Material e Métodos: Foi um estudo transversal com análise de 407 escovas dentais, considerando identificação, condições físicas, presença de elementos residuais sólidos e locais de acondicionamento. Os dados foram coletados por meio de formulário específico e analisados por estatística descritiva. A concordância intraexaminador de diagnóstico das condições físicas das escovas foi aferida pelo teste estatístico Kappa (0,90). Resultados: Verificou-se que 92,6% das escovas apresentaram identificação individual, sendo legível em 83,3%, feitas principalmente, com caneta esferográfica e esparadrapo (32,1%). Grande parte das escovas apresentou resíduos (69,5%), sendo que 84,0% eram sugestivos de dentifrício. Com relação às condições físicas, 44,7% das escovas foram consideradas de pouco uso. O acondicionamento das escovas era realizado, em sua maioria, em porta escovas coletivos (99,5%), de plástico (37,5%) e abertos (52,3%), havendo contato entre as cerdas e os porta escovas (75,4%). Conclusão: A maioria das escovas analisadas apresentou boas condições físicas, no entanto, considerando as condições higiênico-sanitárias, observou-se a necessidade de orientações aos cuidadores das creches quanto ao adequado acondicionamento e controle dos resíduos das escovas.(AU)

Aim: To macroscopically observe the physical, sanitary-hygienic, and packaging conditions of toothbrushes of preschool children enrolled in municipal daycare centers in Campina Grande, PB, Brazil. Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed 407 toothbrushes, considering identification, physical conditions, the presence of solid waste, and packaging sites. Data were collected by means of a specific form and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The intrarater agreement diagnosis of the physical conditions of the brushes was measured by the Kappa statistical test (0.90). Results: It was found that 92.6% of the toothbrushes presented an individual identification, of which 83.3% were legible, made primarily with a ballpoint pen and medical tape (32.1%). Many of the brushes presented residues (69.5%), and 84.0% were suggestive of toothpastes. Regarding the physical conditions, 44.7% of the toothbrushes were considered to have been used very little. The packaging of the toothbrushes was conducted mostly in collective (99.5%), plastic (37.5%) and open (52.3%) toothbrush carriers, with contact between the bristles and the toothbrush carrier (75.4%). Conclusion: Most of the analysed toothbrushes showed a good physical condition; however, considering the sanitary conditions, there is a need for advice to caregivers of day care centers as regards the proper packaging and control of waste from toothbrushes.(AU)

Maxillofacial injuries among Brazilian children and adolescents victims of traffic accidents / Lesões maxilofaciais em crianças e adolescentes brasileiros vítimas de acidentes de trânsito

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the prevalence of morbidity due to traffic accidents in children and adolescents and its relationship with maxillofacial injuries in the city of Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil. METHODS: This cross-sectional study analyzed 533 forensic reports of individuals aged 0-19 years, victims of external causes in Campina Grande, Brazil, in 2013. Data were collected through a form containing variables sex, age, day of week, time, type of traffic accident, injured body region, presence of fractures, maxillofacial and oral cavity injuries. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences software (SPSS) was used for data analysis. Prevalence ratios and confidence intervals at 95% were estimated with the chi-square test. RESULTS: There was predominance of males (75.0%) aged 15-19 years (65.0%), with association between sex and occurrence of traffic accidents (p <0.001). The afternoon shift recorded 36.7% of cases of accidents involving motorcyclists (55.0%). In 25.0% of cases, there were injuries on the head and 26.7% on the face. Head and face injuries were observed in 10.0% of patients, while maxillofacial and oral cavity injuries were present in 21.7% and 6.7%, respectively. There was an association between occurrence of accident and face injuries (p = 0.009). CONCLUSION: Traffic accidents affect mostly young male individuals, causing multiple injuries in different body areas, including maxillofacial and oral cavity injuries. .

OBJETIVO: Analisar a prevalência de morbidade por acidentes de trânsito em crianças e adolescentes e sua relação com lesões maxilofaciais na cidade de Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brasil. MÉTODO: Estudo transversal, que analisou 533 laudos de exames de corpo de delito de indivíduos de 0 a 19 anos vitimados por causas externas em Campina Grande, Brasil, no ano de 2013. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um formulário, contendo as variáveis sexo, faixa etária, dia da semana, horário, tipo de acidente de trânsito, região do corpo acometida, presença de fratura, lesão maxilofacial e lesão na cavidade bucal. Utilizou-se o software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) para análise dos dados. Foram estimadas as razões de prevalência e intervalos de confiança a 95%, com emprego do teste do Qui-quadrado. RESULTADOS: Houve predominância do sexo masculino (75,0%), e da faixa etária de 15 a 19 anos (65,0%), existindo associação entre sexo e ocorrência de acidente de transporte (p<0,001). O turno da tarde registrou 36,7% dos casos e os acidentes envolvendo motociclistas 55,0%. Em 25,0% dos casos houve injúrias na cabeça e em 26,7% na face. Fratura na cabeça e face foi verificada em 10,0% da amostra, enquanto lesões maxilofaciais e na cavidade bucal estiveram presentes em 21,7% e 6,7%, respectivamente. Verificou-se associação entre ocorrência do acidente e acometimento da região da face (p= 0,009). CONCLUSÃO: Os acidentes de trânsito acometem indivíduos jovens, do sexo masculino, acarretando múltiplas injúrias em distintas regiões do corpo, com lesões na região maxilofacial e cavidade bucal. .