Histopathological findings in lungs of hawksbill turtles collected on the coasts of the states of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Achados histopatológicos em pulmões de tartarugas-de-pente procedentes dos litorais dos estados do Espírito Santo e do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

The present work aimed to report the histopathological findings verified in lungs of hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) retrieved from the coasts of the states of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Between the years 2010 and 2014, 29 E. imbricata individuals were found stranded on the coasts, already dead or dying during treatment. Lung samples of all specimens were collected during necropsies, fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin, subjected to routine histological processing and classified histomorphologically. The findings revealed that 37.93% of the specimens presented lung lesions. Of these, 90.91% were rescued alive and 9.09% were found dead; 63.63% were females and 36.37% were males. The mean weight was 5.44 Kg and the mean length 39 cm, characterizing young individuals. The animals originated from São Francisco de Itabapoana - RJ, Aracruz - ES, São Mateus - ES, Guarapari - ES, Linhares - ES, Itapemirim - ES, and Anchieta - ES. Macroscopic analysis revealed presence of foam, hyperemia, nodules in the parenchyma, cyst and caseous material. Microscopic examination evidenced heterophilic bronchopneumonia, parasitic granulomatous pneumonia caused by spirorchiids, bacterial granulomatous pneumonia, fungal granulomatous pneumonia, and congestion. It was concluded that juvenile specimens of Eretmochelys imbricata, females and males, originated from the states of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro and found stranded both alive or dead, have significant lung lesions, mainly inflammatory ones, associated or not with infectious agents.(AU)

Objetivou-se com este trabalho relatar os achados histopatológicos em pulmões de Eretmochelys imbricata provenientes dos litorais dos estados do Espírito Santo e do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Amostras de pulmões de 29 E. imbricata foram coletadas, durante os anos de 2010 a 2014, em necropsias de espécimes encalhadas mortas ou que vieram a óbito durante o tratamento, nos litorais dos estados do Espírito Santo e do Rio de Janeiro, fixadas em formalina tamponada neutra a 10%, submetidas ao processamento histológico de rotina e classificadas histomorfologicamente. Os dados dos animais mostraram que 37,93% dos animais apresentaram lesões pulmonares. Destes, 90,91% foram encontrados vivos e 9,09% morto, 63,63% eram fêmeas e 36,37% machos. O peso médio foi de 5,44kg, e o comprimento médio de 39cm, o que caracterizou animais juvenis. Os animais eram provenientes de São Francisco de Itabapoana - RJ, Aracruz - ES, São Mateus - ES, Guarapari - ES, Linhares - ES, Itapemirim - ES e Anchieta - ES. Á macroscopia, observou-se: presença de espuma, hiperemia, nódulos no parênquima, cisto e cáseo. Ao exame microscópico, foram encontrados broncopneumonia heterofílica, pneumonia granulomatosa parasitária, causadas por espirorquídeos, pneumonia granulomatosa bacteriana, pneumonia granulomatosa fúngica e congestão. Conclui-se que exemplares juvenis de Eretmochelys imbricata, fêmeas e machos, provenientes dos estados do Espírito Santo e do Rio de Janeiro e encalhados tanto vivos quanto mortos, apresentam lesões pulmonares importantes, principalmente as de origem inflamatória, associadas ou não a agentes infecciosos.(AU)

Sobrecarga del agente de cuidado dependiente y su relación con la dependencia funcional del adulto mayor / Overload in the dependent care agent and its relation to the elder adult functional dependency

Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, correlacional, transversal, muestreo por conveniencia, incluyó a 90 adultos mayores y 90 agentes de cuidado dependiente. Se describió el perfil socio demográfico, se aplicó el índice de Barthel para evaluar el nivel de dependencia del adulto mayor y la entrevista de Zarit para evaluar la sobrecarga subjetiva del agente de cuidado dependiente. Objetivo: Identificar la relación entre el nivel de sobrecarga subjetiva del agente de cuidado dependiente y el nivel de dependencia funcional del adulto mayor con enfermedad crónico degenerativa en el Hospital General de Silao, Guanajuato en México. Resultados: La edad promedio de los adultos mayores fue de 70.9 ±10, en el índice de Barthel presentaron dependencia leve (41.1%) en las actividades de la vida diaria. El perfil del agente de cuidado dependiente correspondió a una mujer de edad media (53.8 ±5.2), casada (88.9%), ama de casa (73.3%), hija de quien cuida (48.9%). En la entrevista de Zarit se encontró a agentes de cuidado dependiente sin sobrecarga (85.6%). Para verificar si existía correlación entre las variables sobrecarga subjetiva y dependencia funcional, se obtuvo el coeficiente de correlación rho de Spearman (-0.46), p<0.05. Discusión: Orem infirió que en situaciones donde se requiera de cuidado, la sobrecarga del agente de cuidado dependiente se relaciona con la dependencia funcional del adulto mayor. Conclusión: A menor grado de dependencia del adulto mayor, menor es el nivel de sobrecarga subjetiva del agente de cuidado dependiente.

Objective: To identify the relationship between the subjective overload level of the dependent care agent and the functional dependency level of the elder adult suffering from chronic degenerative illnesses at the Silao General Hospital in Guanajuato, Mexico. Methods: A descriptive, correlational, transversal and basic study design was used. Sampling was by convenience, and included 90 elder adults and 90 dependent care agents. The social and demographic profile was described. The Barthel index was used to assess the level of dependence of the elder adult, while the Zarit interview was used to assess the subjective overload of the dependent care agent. Results: The elder adult average age was 70.9 ±10; and after using the Barthel index, 41.1% showed dependency in their daily life. The profile of the dependent care agent corresponded to that of a middle aged woman (53.8 ±5.2), married (88.9%), housewife (73.3%), and daughter of the elder (48.9%). From the Zarit interview, it was found that 85.6% were dependent care agents without overload. In order to verify if a correlation existed between the variables subjective overload and functional dependency, the Spearman correlation rho was calculated, and turned out to be -0.46, p<.05. Discussion: Orem inferred that in situations where healthcare is required, the dependent care agent overload is related to the functional dependency of the elder adult. Conclusions: The lower the grade of dependence of the elder adult, the lower the subjective overload of the dependent care agent.