Prevalencia de compromiso renal en pacientes pediátricos internados con enfermedad por coronavirus 2019: estudio multicéntrico / Prevalence of renal involvement among pediatric patients hospitalized due to coronavirus disease 2019: A multicenter study

Introducción. El compromiso renal (CR) en niñosinternados con enfermedad por coronavirus2019 (COVID-19, por su sigla en inglés) varía entre el 1,2 % y el 44 %. Dado que existe limitada información local, el objetivo primario de este estudio fue estimar la prevalencia de CR en nuestro medio. Población y métodos. Estudio transversalrealizado en 13 centros de Argentina entre marzo y diciembre de 2020. Se incluyeron pacientes internados con COVID-19, de 1 mes a 18 años y que tuvieran al menos una determinación de creatinina sérica y/o de orina completa.Se excluyeron aquellos con enfermedad renal conocida. Se consideró CR la presencia de lesión renal aguda (LRA), proteinuria, hematuria, leucocituria y/o hipertensión arterial (HTA). Resultados. De 528 historias clínicas elegibles, seincluyeron las de 423 pacientes (el 55,0 % de sexo masculino, mediana de edad 5,3 años). El cuadro clínico fue asintomático en el 31 %, leve en el 39,7 %, moderado en el 23,9 %, grave en el 1,2 %, crítico en el 0,7 %, y el 3,5 % presentó síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico (SIMP). Dos pacientes (0,47 %) fallecieron. La prevalencia de CR fue del 10,8 % (intervalo de confianza 95% 8,2-14,2), expresada por leucocituria (16,9 %), proteinuria (16,0 %), hematuria (13,2 %), HTA (3,7 %) y LRA (2,3 %). Ninguno requirió diálisis. Presentar CR se asoció (p <0,0001) con formas graves de enfermedad. Conclusión. La prevalencia de CR en pacientes pediátricos internados con COVID-19 en 13 centros de nuestro país fue del 10,8 % y predominó en las formas clínicas graves.

Introduction. Renal involvement among pediatric patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ranges between 1.2% and 44%. Given the limited information available locally, the primary objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of renal involvement in our setting. Population and methods. Cross-sectional study conducted in 13 Argentine sites between March and December 2020. Patients aged 1 month to 18 years hospitalized due to COVID-19 and with at least one measurement of serum creatinine and/or a urinalysis were included. Those with a known kidney disease were excluded. Renal involvement was defined as the presence of acute kidney injury (AKI), proteinuria, hematuria, leukocyturia and/or arterial hypertension (HTN). Results. Among 528 eligible medical records, 423 patients were included (55.0% were males; median age: 5.3 years). The clinical presentation was asymptomatic in 31%; mild, in 39.7%; moderate, in 23.9%; severe, in 1.2%; critical, in 0.7%; and 3.5% had multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Two patients (0.47%) died. The prevalence of renal involvement was 10.8% (95% confidence interval: 8.2­14.2); it was described as leukocyturia (16.9%), proteinuria (16.0%), hematuria (13.2%), HTN (3.7%), and AKI (2.3%). No patient required dialysis. Renal involvement was associated with severe forms of disease (p < 0.0001). Conclusion. The prevalence of renal involvement among pediatric patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 in 13 Argentine sites was 10.8%; severe forms of disease prevailed.

Origin and hidden diversity within the poorly known Galápagos snake radiation (Serpentes: Dipsadidae)

Galápagos snakes are among the least studied terrestrial vertebrates of the Archipelago. Here, we provide a phylogenetic analysis and a time calibrated tree for the group, based on a sampling of the major populations known to occur in the Archipelago. Our study revealed the presence of two previously unknown species from Santiago and Rábida Islands, and one from Tortuga, Isabela, and Fernandina. We also recognize six additional species of Pseudalsophis in the Galápagos Archipelago (Pseudalsophis biserialis from San Cristobal, Floreana and adjacent islets; Pseudalsophis hoodensis from Española and adjacent islets; Pseudalsophis dorsalis from Santa Cruz, Baltra, Santa Fé, and adjacent islets; Pseudalsophis occidentalis from Fernandina, Isabela, and Tortuga; Pseudalsophis slevini from Pinzon, and Pseudalsophis steindachneri from Baltra, Santa Cruz and adjacent islets). Our time calibrated tree suggests that the genus Pseudalsophis colonized the Galápagos Archipelago through a single event of oceanic dispersion from the coast of South America that occurred at approximately between 6.9?Ma and 4.4?Ma, near the Miocene/Pliocene boundary.

Aquatic adaptations in a Neotropical coral snake: a study of morphological convergence

Micrurus surinamensis is an aquatic member of the genus Micrurus. This species is known for its highly specialized venom and distinctive diet, mostly made of aquatic vertebrates. Here, we explore both external (head and body) and skull shape morphologies in M.surinamensis, comparing it with two terrestrial species of the genus (M.lemniscatus and M.spixii) and to aquatic and terrestrial species of distantly related groups. We use both traditional and geometric morphometrics to determine whether the presence of similar traits in head shape morphology is rather the result of adaptive convergences between M.surinamensis and other aquatic species, or whether it is the product of phylogenetic conservatism within the genus. Results from both traditional and geometric morphometrics show that M.surinamensis can be considered convergent with aquatic species, mainly in the skull shape. Micrurus surinamensis differs from the two terrestrial species of Micrurus by having a wider head, smaller distance between nostrils, and a long tail. Geometric morphometric analysis shows that despite having an extremely conserved skull and mandible shape, M.surinamensis shows a longer supratemporal and quadrate bones than in terrestrial Micrurus, indicating a larger gape for this species. A more kinetic skull combined with a larger gape would allow M.surinamensis to feed on fish, which represent larger and wider prey that contrast with the elongate prey, which compose the main diet of species in the genus Micrurus. Our results illustrate the importance of both phylogenetic conservatism and adaptation in shaping species morphology.

Origin and hidden diversity within the poorly known Galápagos snake radiation (Serpentes: Dipsadidae)

Galápagos snakes are among the least studied terrestrial vertebrates of the Archipelago. Here, we provide a phylogenetic analysis and a time calibrated tree for the group, based on a sampling of the major populations known to occur in the Archipelago. Our study revealed the presence of two previously unknown species from Santiago and Rábida Islands, and one from Tortuga, Isabela, and Fernandina. We also recognize six additional species of Pseudalsophis in the Galápagos Archipelago (Pseudalsophis biserialis from San Cristobal, Floreana and adjacent islets; Pseudalsophis hoodensis from Española and adjacent islets; Pseudalsophis dorsalis from Santa Cruz, Baltra, Santa Fé, and adjacent islets; Pseudalsophis occidentalis from Fernandina, Isabela, and Tortuga; Pseudalsophis slevini from Pinzon, and Pseudalsophis steindachneri from Baltra, Santa Cruz and adjacent islets). Our time calibrated tree suggests that the genus Pseudalsophis colonized the Galápagos Archipelago through a single event of oceanic dispersion from the coast of South America that occurred at approximately between 6.9?Ma and 4.4?Ma, near the Miocene/Pliocene boundary.

Aquatic adaptations in a Neotropical coral snake: a study of morphological convergence

Micrurus surinamensis is an aquatic member of the genus Micrurus. This species is known for its highly specialized venom and distinctive diet, mostly made of aquatic vertebrates. Here, we explore both external (head and body) and skull shape morphologies in M.surinamensis, comparing it with two terrestrial species of the genus (M.lemniscatus and M.spixii) and to aquatic and terrestrial species of distantly related groups. We use both traditional and geometric morphometrics to determine whether the presence of similar traits in head shape morphology is rather the result of adaptive convergences between M.surinamensis and other aquatic species, or whether it is the product of phylogenetic conservatism within the genus. Results from both traditional and geometric morphometrics show that M.surinamensis can be considered convergent with aquatic species, mainly in the skull shape. Micrurus surinamensis differs from the two terrestrial species of Micrurus by having a wider head, smaller distance between nostrils, and a long tail. Geometric morphometric analysis shows that despite having an extremely conserved skull and mandible shape, M.surinamensis shows a longer supratemporal and quadrate bones than in terrestrial Micrurus, indicating a larger gape for this species. A more kinetic skull combined with a larger gape would allow M.surinamensis to feed on fish, which represent larger and wider prey that contrast with the elongate prey, which compose the main diet of species in the genus Micrurus. Our results illustrate the importance of both phylogenetic conservatism and adaptation in shaping species morphology.

Cranial adaptations for feeding on snails in species of Sibynomorphus (Dipsadidae: Dipsadinae)

Neotropical "goo-eating" dipsadine snakes display a set of morphological and histo-chemical adaptations linked to the capture of their soft-bodied, viscous invertebrate prey. Within this group, species from the genus Sibynomorphus feed chiefly on snails and slugs. Here, we analyzed a series of skull and mandible characters in S. mikanii, S. neuwiedi and S. turgidus using geometric morphometrics, with the aim of assessing morphological adaptations related to slug- and snail-feeding in that genus. We further compared the results with Leptodeira annulata, a species that feeds on vertebrates. To evaluate shape differences of the skull and mandible between species we performed a multivariate analysis of variance and a linear discriminant analysis. Our results show that the narrow, elongate skull in S. mikanii may help with slug ingestion, while asymmetry in teeth number and mandibular shape in S. neuwiedi and S. turgidus are likely related to snail feeding.

Critical Analysis of Sedation and Analgesia in Severe Head Trauma / Análise crítica da sedação e analgesia no traumatismo craniano grave

Introduction Head injury is a direct determinant of morbidity, disability, and mortality in the young population. Sedatives and analgesics are commonly used in patients with brain injury to retrieve an ICP, CMRO2, and CBF, preserving the cerebral regulation system and self-avoiding hypotension. Objective The objective of this paper is to review on this topic, linking themain drugs, side effects, costs, anxiolytic properties, anticonvulsants, and correlating them with complacency and brain metabolism. Methods We perform a literature review using PubMed database, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Science Direct, The Cochrane Database, Google Scholar, and Clinical trials.We selected papers from the period between 1958 and 2014, which totaled 254 papers. Of these, we selected 129 papers based on keywords, inclusion, and exclusion criteria. Evidence Review The volume of the brain decreases due to dislocation of the CBV out of the skull. The main sedatives and analgesics are propofol, midazolam, etomidate, ketamine, barbiturates, dexedetomedina, morphine, fentanyl, alfentanil, sulfenatil, and remifentanil. We hereby discuss the algorithm for a fast intubation sequence and the algorithm for intracranial hypertension treatment regarding the systematic sedation therapy. A range of sedatives and analgesic agents are available for sedation. Each class has its own positive and negative effects on neurotrauma patients. Conclusions The correct analysis of sedation and analgesia in neurotrauma, rapid sequence intubation, and management ofmedications in intracranial hypertension can lead to an ideal management of brain injury.

Introdução Traumatismo Craniano (TCE) é determinante direto na morbidade, incapacidade e mortalidade na população jovem. Sedativos e analgésicos são comumente usados em pacientes com lesão cerebral com o objetivo de recuperar PIC, CMRO2 e FBC, preservando o sistema de autorregulação cerebral, evitando hipotensão. Objetivo O objetivo deste trabalho é fazer uma revisão sobre este tema, correlacionando as principais drogas, efeitos colaterais, custos, propriedades ansiolíticas, anticonvulsivantes, correlacionando com complacência e metabolismo cerebral. Métodos Revisão da literatura utilizando base de dados PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Science Direct, The Cochrane Detabase, Google Scholar, ensaios clínicos. Os trabalhos selecionados de 1958 a 2014. Somou-se 254 trabalhos. Foram selecionados 129, através de palavras-chave, inclusão e critérios de exclusão. Evidência Revisão O volume do cérebro é reduzido devido o deslocamento do volume cerebral. Os principais sedativos e analgésicos são: propofol, midazolam, etomidato, cetamina, barbitúricos, a dexmedetomidina, morfina, fentanil, alfentanil, sulfato, remifentanil. Discute-se algoritmo para a sequência rápida de intubação e algoritmo para tratamento de hipertensão intracraniana. Uma série de sedativos e analgésicos agentes estão disponíveis para sedação. Cada classe tem seu próprio efeitos positivos e negativos em pacientes no neurotrauma. Conclusões e Relevância O presente trabalho contribui com a análise correta da sedação e analgesia em neurotrauma, sequência rápida de intubação e administração de medicamentos para analgesia e sedação em hipertensão intracraniana, e um ideal manejo na lesão cerebral.

Teste de força de preensão manual: estudo da fadiga mioelétrica do flexor radial do carpo e flexor superficial dos dedos / Handgrip strength test: a study of myoelectric fatigue of flexor carpi radialis and the flexor digitorum superficialis

Um protocolo de força de preensão manual (FPM) em degraus de intensidade foi empregado para estudo da fadiga dos músculos flexor radial do carpo (FRC) e flexor superficial dos dedos (FSD) por meio do registro da força de preensão sustentada. Foi feita a análise do sinal eletromiográfico de superfície destes músculos no domínio do tempo e da frequência de 2kHz. Foi utilizado um dinamômetro eletrônico e um conversor analógico-digital de 16 bits. Participaram deste estudo 12 indivíduos saudáveis, ativos e destros, com média de idade 21,53 ± 1,26 anos, percentual de gordura 7,76 ± 3,53%, peso corporal 74,9 ± 10,36 kg e estatura 180,69 ± 7,14 cm. Os indivíduos realizaram o teste de contração isométrica voluntária máxima (CIVM) da mão dominante seguido do protocolo de degraus submáximos em 20%, 40% e 60% da CIVM por 10 segundos cada. O processamento dos sinais envolveu a filtragem passa banda e o cálculo dos valores de raiz média quadrática (RMS) e frequência mediana (FM) em cada degrau de contração submáxima. A análise de variância "two-way" foi aplicada para os valores de RMS e FM. O teste proposto não gerou queda do rendimento de força nos degraus submáximos estabelecidos e a instauração do processo de fadiga do FSD. Por outro lado, o FRC apresentou sinais de fadiga mioelétrica sugerindo o processo de falência da FPM. Estes dados sugerem que a fadiga mioelétrica dos flexores dos dedos durante a FPM é um processo tardio à fadiga dos estabilizadores do punho. O protocolo em degrau de 60% parece desencadear o processo de fadiga mioelétrica do músculo FRC, mas não do FSD, baseado na análise da ativação muscular nos domínios do tempo e frequência...

A test protocol of handgrip strength in steps was used in order to study the fatigue of the flexor carpi radialis (FRC) and the flexor digitorum superficialis (FSD) muscles with signal processing in the time and frequency domains. It was used an electronic hand grip dynamometer, and a 16-bits analog-digital converter. The sampling frequency was 2 kHz. The study included 12 healthy subjects, active and right-handed, mean age 21.53 ± 1.26 years, body fat percentage 7.76 ± 3.53%, weight 74.9 ± 10.36 kg and height 180. 69 ± 7.14 cm. The subjects performed the test of maximal voluntary contraction (CIVM) of the dominant hand and then, submaximal protocol of ten seconds steps of 20%, 40% and 60% of CIVM. The proposed test didn't generate a drop on strength performance on the established submaximal steps, as well as the fatigue process establishment of FSD. On the other hand, the FRC showed myoelectric fatigue signs, suggesting stabilizing wrist collapse. These data suggest that myoelectric fatigue of the finger flexors during handgrip is a late process compared to wrist stabilizing fatigue. The protocol in 60% step seems to trigger the myoelectric fatigue muscle process of the FRC but not the FSD, based on analysis of muscle activation in time and frequency domains...

Noninvasive evaluation of intracranial hypertension? Is there a gold standard? / Avaliação não invasiva da hipertensão intracraniana? Existe um padrão-ouro?

Computed tomography is essential in head injuried patients for the detection of structural damage to the brain. However, the ability of CT scanning to predict the presence or absence of intracranial hypertension has been debated in the literature. Since the optic nerve is part of the central nervous system and in case of raised pressure in the cerebrospinal fluid its sheath inflates. Based in this hypothesis the authors reviewed the role of the optic nerve sheat diameter in diagnosis intracranial hypertension after traumatic brain injury. This non-invasive method is useful to predict the risk of intracranial hypertension and select patients to ICP monitoring, especially in those with normal CT scans.

A tomografia de crânio é um exame fundamental para avaliação estrutural dos pacientes com traumatismo craniano. Entretanto, a capacidade da tomografia em predizer a ausência ou presença de hipertensão intracraniana é controversa. Como o nervo óptico é parte do sistema nervoso central, em situações de hipertensão intracraniana há aumento da bainha neural. Com base nessas hipóteses, os autores revisaram o papel da análise do diâmetro da bainha do nervo óptico no diagnóstico de hipertensão intracraniana pós-traumatismo. Esse método não invasivo é útil para predizer os riscos de hipertensão intracraniana e selecionar os pacientes para monitorização da pressão intracraniana, principalmente naqueles com tomografia de crânio normal.

Terapia nutricional no traumatismo cranioencefálico grave / Nutrition therapy in severe head trauma patients

O objetivo do presente artigo é revisar a literatura e organizar os principais achados, gerando recomendações baseadas nas melhores evidências encontradas relativas à terapia nutricional nos casos de traumatismo cranioencefálico. O traumatismo cranioencefálico permanece uma patologia altamente letal, apesar dos avanços em seu diagnóstico e tratamento. Poucas intervenções terapêuticas tem se mostrado eficazes em melhorar este quadro. Há múltiplas alterações metabólicas e hidroeletrolíticas decorrentes do traumatismo cranioencefálico, caracterizadas por um estado hipermetabólico associado a um intense catabolismo, que levam a necessidades nutricionais específicas. Na literatura atual não há diretrizes específicas para terapia nutricional em pacientes vítimas de traumatismo cranioencefálico grave, mas há muitos dados interessantes e questões que estão sendo melhores estudadas, possibilitando um melhor direcionamento da terapia nutricional neste cenário. Além de avaliação e acompanhamento por uma equipe multiprofissional qualificada e treinada para estas questões, a introdução precoce do suporte nutricional, a utilização preferencial da via enteral com a infusão adequada de calorias, o uso de formulações adequadas e nutricionalmente equilibradas para cada caso específico, associadas a utilização de imunonutrientes específicos, melhor controle hidroeletrolítico e metabólico, além de melhor entendimento fisiopatológico e das consequências das próprias terapêuticas instituídas, parece modificar os desfechos destes casos.

This article reviews the literature, organizes the major findings, and generates the best evidence-based recommendations on nutrition therapy for head trauma patients. Despite recent advances in head trauma diagnosis and therapy, the mortality associated with this condition remains high. Few therapeutic interventions have been proven to effectively improve this condition. Head trauma causes multiple metabolic and electrolytic disorders; it is characterized by a hypermetabolic state that is associated with intensive catabolism, leading to specific nutritional needs. The current literature lacks specific guidelines for nutrition therapy in severe head trauma patients, although a substantial amount of data has been reported and relevant issues are currently being studied; these data may allow better nutrition therapy guidelines for these patients. In addition to a well-trained multi-disciplinary team, the following recommendations appear to improve outcomes: introducing nutrition therapy early; preferred enteral administration; appropriate energy intake; formulations that are tailored to specific patients, including appropriate nutrients; and strict electrolytic and metabolic monitoring. Understanding the pathophysiology and the consequences of therapy is fundamental.

Timingofontogenetic changesof twocranial regions in Sotalia guianensis(Delphinidae)

Despite the fact that heterochronic processes seem to be an important process determining morphological evolution of the delphinid skull, previous workers have not found allometric scaling as relevant factor in the differentiation within the genus Sotalia. Here we analyzed the skull ontogeny of the estuarine dolphin S. guianensis and investigate differential growth and shape changes of twocranialregions – the neurocranium and the face – in order to evaluate the relevance of cranial compartmentalization on the ontogeny of this structure. Our results show that, even though both cranialregions stop growing at adulthood, the face has higher initial growth rates than the neurocranium. The rate of shape changes is also different for both regions, with the face showing a initially higher, but rapidly decreasing rate of change, while the neurocranium shows a slow decreasing rate, leading to persistent and localized shape changes throughout adult life, a pattern that could be related to epigenetic regional factors. The pattern of ontogenetic shape change described here is similar to those described for other groups of Delphinidae and also match intra and interspecific variation found within the family, suggesting that mosaic heterochrony could be an important factor in the morphological evolution of this group.

Modulação da pressão intracraniana em um modelo experimental de hipertensão abdominal e lesão pulmonar aguda / Factors associated with variation in intracranial pressure in a model of intra-abdominal hypertension with acute lung injury

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito de alterações hemodinâmicas, respiratórias e metabólicas sobre a pressão intracraniana em um modelo de lesão pulmonar aguda e síndrome compartimental abdominal. MÉTODOS: Oito porcos Agroceres foram submetidos, após a instrumentação, a cinco cenários clínicos: 1) estado basal com baixa pressão intra-abdominal e pulmão sadio; 2) pneumoperitôneo, com pressão intra-abdominal de 20 mm Hg; 3) lesão pulmonar aguda induzida por lavagem pulmonar e desativação de surfactante; 4) pneumoperitôneo com pressão intra-abdominal de 20 mm Hg na vigência de lesão pulmonar aguda e com PEEP baixo; e 5) PEEP ajustado a 27 cm H2O na vigência de pneumoperitôneo e lesão pulmonar aguda. Variáveis respiratórias e hemodinâmicas foram coletadas. Análise multivariada foi realizada buscando as variáveis associadas com elevação da pressão intracraniana nos cinco cenários estudados. RESULTADOS: Após a análise multivariada, nas situações não associadas com lesão pulmonar aguda apenas a pressão de platô das vias aéreas se correlacionou positivamente com a pressão intracraniana. Nos modelos associados com lesão pulmonar aguda, a pressão de platô de vias aéreas, a pressão arterial de CO2, o CO2 no final da expiração e a pressão venosa central se correlacionaram positivamente com incrementos da pressão intracraniana. CONCLUSÃO: Em um modelo de disfunção orgânica múltipla com situações clínicas associadas com aumento da pressão torácica e abdominal, o incremento da pressão intracraniana desencadeado pela elevação da pressão abdominal parece ser decorrente da piora da complacência do sistema respiratório e da redução do gradiente para drenagem venosa cerebral ocasionado pela elevação da pressão venosa central.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of hemodynamic, respiratory and metabolic changes on intracranial pressure in a model of acute lung injury and abdominal compartment syndrome. METHODS: Eight Agroceres pigs were submitted to five different clinical scenarios after instrumentation: 1) a baseline condition with low intra-abdominal pressure and healthy lungs; 2) pneumoperitoneum with 20 mmHg intra-abdominal pressure; 3) acute lung injury induced by pulmonary lavage with surfactant deactivation; 4) pneumoperitoneum with 20 mmHg intra-abdominal pressure with lung pulmonary injury and low positive end-expiratory pressure; and 5) 27 cmH2O positive end-expiratory pressure with pneumoperitoneum and acute lung injury. Respiratory and hemodynamic variables were collected. A multivariate analysis was conducted to search for variables associated with increased intracranial pressure in the five scenarios. RESULTS: Only plateau airway pressure showed a positive correlation with intracranial pressure in the multivariate analysis. In the models with acute lung injury, plateau airway pressure, CO2 arterial pressure, end tidal CO2 and central venous pressure were positively correlated with increased intracranial pressure. CONCLUSION: In a model of multiple organ dysfunction with associated clinical conditions causing increased intra-thoracic and abdominal pressure, increased intracranial pressure triggered by elevated intra-abdominal pressure is apparently caused by worsened respiratory system compliance and a reduced brain venous drainage gradient due to increased central venous pressure.

Sepsis-associated encephalopathy: not just delirium

Sepsis is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in intensive care units. Organ dysfunction is triggered by inflammatory insults and tissue hypoperfusion. The brain plays a pivotal role in sepsis, acting as both a mediator of the immune response and a target for the pathologic process. The measurement of brain dysfunction is difficult because there are no specific biomarkers of neuronal injury, and bedside evaluation of cognitive performance is difficult in an intensive care unit. Although sepsis-associated encephalopathy was described decades ago, it has only recently been subjected to scientific scrutiny and is not yet completely understood. The pathophysiology of sepsis-associated encephalopathy involves direct cellular damage to the brain, mitochondrial and endothelial dysfunction and disturbances in neurotransmission. This review describes the most recent findings in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of sepsis-associated encephalopathy and focuses on its many presentations.

Associação independente do tabagismo aos eventos cardíacos pós-operatórios e à mortalidade em 30 dias / Independent association of smoking with postoperative cardiac events and thirty-day mortality

FUNDAMENTO: Há poucos estudos que demonstrem a associação do tabagismo, como fator de risco independente, aos eventos cardíacos pós-operatórios. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a associação do tabagismo, como variável independente, às complicações cardiovasculares pós-operatórias e à mortalidade em 30 dias em operações não cardíacas. MÉTODOS: Utilizou-se coorte retrospectiva de um hospital geral, na qual foram incluídos 1.072 pacientes estratificados em tabagistas atuais (n = 265), ex-tabagistas (n = 335) e não tabagistas (n = 472). Esses três grupos foram analisados para os desfechos cardiovasculares combinados no pós-operatório (infarto, edema pulmonar, arritmia com instabilidade hemodinâmica, angina instável e morte cardíaca) e mortalidade em 30 dias. Utilizaram-se o teste qui-quadrado e a regressão logística, considerando p < 0,05 como significante. RESULTADOS: Quando se compararam tabagistas atuais e ex-tabagistas aos não tabagistas, os desfechos cardiovasculares combinados no pós-operatório e a mortalidade em 30 dias foram respectivamente: 71 (6,6 por cento) e 34 (3,2 por cento). Os tabagistas atuais e ex-tabagistas apresentaram 53 (8,8 por cento) eventos cardíacos combinados, enquanto os não tabagistas, 18 (3,8 por cento), p = 0,002. Em relação à mortalidade, tabagistas atuais e ex-tabagistas apresentaram 26 (4,3 por cento), enquanto os não tabagistas, 8 (1,7 por cento), p = 0,024. Na análise multivariada, faixa etária, cirurgia de emergência, insuficiência cardíaca, sobrecarga ventricular esquerda, revascularização do miocárdio e extrassístole ventricular associaram-se independentemente aos eventos cardiovasculares perioperatórios, enquanto faixa etária, cirurgia de emergência, insuficiência cardíaca, alterações laboratoriais, história de hepatopatia, operações por neoplasia e tabagismo se associaram à mortalidade em 30 dias no pós-operatório. CONCLUSÃO: O tabagismo atual associou-se de forma independente à mortalidade em 30 dias em operações ...

BACKGROUND: Few studies have demonstrated the association of smoking, as an independent risk factor, with postoperative cardiac events. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association of smoking, as an independent variable, with postoperative cardiovascular complications and 30-day mortality in noncardiac surgeries. METHODS: A retrospective cohort from a general hospital was studied, which included 1,072 patients stratified as current smokers (n=265), ex-smokers (n=335) and nonsmokers (n=472). These three groups were analyzed regarding the combined cardiovascular outcomes in the postoperative period (infarction, pulmonary edema, arrhythmia with hemodynamic instability, unstable angina and cardiac death) and 30-day mortality. The Chi-square test and logistic regression were used, considering a p value < 0.05 as statistically significant. RESULTS: When current smokers are compared to ex-smokers and nonsmokers, the combined cardiovascular outcomes in the postoperative period and the 30-day mortality were, respectively: 71 (6.6 percent) and 34 (3.2 percent). The current smokers and ex-smokers presented 53 (8.8 percent) combined cardiac events, whereas the nonsmokers presented 18 (3.8 percent), with p = 0.002. Regarding mortality, current smokers and ex-smokers presented 26 (4.3 percent), whereas nonsmokers presented 8 (1.7 percent), p = 0.024. At the multivariate analysis, age range, emergency surgery, heart failure, left ventricular overload, myocardial revascularization and ventricular extrasystoles were independently associated with perioperative cardiovascular events, whereas age range, emergency surgery, heart failure, laboratory alterations, history of hepatopathy, surgeries due to neoplasia and smoking were associated with 30-day mortality in the postoperative period. CONCLUSION: Current smoking was independently associated with 30-day mortality in high-risk noncardiac surgeries, but not to postoperative cardiac events.

Sífilis gestacional como indicador da qualidade do pré-natal no Centro de Saúde número 2 Samambaia-DF / Gestational syphilis as marker of quality of prenatal care in health center number 2 - Samambaia–DF

Introdução: As doenças infecciosas durante a gravidez são relativamente frequentes, entre essas doenças encontra-se a sífilis, sendo factível a transmissão materno-fetal, tornou-se uma doença de notificação compulsória desde julho de 2005. Assim sendo é um excelente indicador de uma atenção pré-natal e puerperal de qualidade na saúde materna e neonatal. Objetivo: Determinar o perfil epidemiológico das gestantes com VDRL reagente atendidas no Centro de Saúde (CS) n.° 2 de Samambaia – DF de 2005 a 2009.Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo, transversal, mediante verificação direta nos prontuários de pacientes com notificação de sífilis gestacional na Vigilância Epidemiológica do CS n.º 02. Resultados: O estudo revelou que nas gestantes analisadas, a idade média foi de 28 anos, prevalecendo a escolaridade primária e relacionamento estável. Foram encontrados 63,7% multíparas, 22,7 % de casos de abortamentos anteriores e 45,4% casos de sífilis em outras gestações. O início do pré-natal ocorreu no 1.º trimestre em 40,9%, com o número de consultas igual ou inferior a cinco em 68,3% e 13,6% não realizaram pré-natal. O VDRL foi realizado no 2.° trimestre em 36,4%, no 3.° trimestre em 18,2% e no pós-parto em 18,2%. O tratamento foi considerado adequado em 67,6% das gestantes. Entretanto, 13,6% dos parceiros não receberam qualquer tipo de tratamento. Conclusão: Os autores reafirmam a importância da sífilis gestacional como indicador de assistência pré-natal, visto ser uma doença totalmente passível de prevenção, diagnóstico e tratamento durante a gestação. Entretanto, a dificuldade de acesso ao serviço de pré-natal e exames laboratoriais torna mais difícil o diagnóstico precoce, a adesão ao tratamento da gestante e do parceiro e o estabelecimento do vinculo entre a equipe de saúde e a gestante, o que aumenta a probabilidade de transmissão vertical da sífilis.

Introduction: Syphilis is a sexually transmissible disease which, during pregnancy, may have disastrous effects on the fetus. This disease is still ongoing as a huge public health matter and an indicator the quality of the prenatal care.Objective: To evaluate the epidemiological profile of the pregnant women with positive VDRL test had been attended in Health Center n.° 2 of Samambaia – DF, from 2005 to 2009.Methods: Data were collected retrospectively from clinical records of the pregnant women with positive VDRL test had been attended in Health Center n.° 2 of Samambaia – DF. Results: This study revealed that in the pregnant women analysed, an average age of 28 years old, prevailing the primary level of education and stable relationship. Also, the study showed the subjects had aborted in 22,7% and 45,4% had a diagnosis of syphilis in others pregnancies. The prenatal began in the first trimester in 40,9% of the pregnant women and 13,6% did not have prenatal care . The VDRL was realized in the second trimester in 36,4%, in the second trimester in 18,2% and post-pregnancy in 18,2%. Treatment was considered adequate in 67,6% of pregnant women. However, 13,6% of the partners did not receive treatment during pregnancy. Conclusions: The authors reaffirm the importance of syphilis infection during pregnancy as na indicator of perinatal health, since it is a disease that may be completely prevented by prenatal care. The results also point out the relevance of surveillance strategy for syphilis in pregnancy, regarding the goal of congenital syphilis elimination. Only a better antenatal care, achieved by means of training health care providers, will allow the reduction of vertical transmission of syphilis. In addition, a high prevalence of syphilis infection during pregnancy allows one to question the quality of the prenatal care, which was available to the studied group.