El cirujano general en las urgencias hepatobiliares en Colombia desde la visión de los expertos: un estudio cualitativo / The general surgeon in hepatobiliary emergencies in Colombia from the experts' perspective: A qualitative study

Introducción. El manejo perioperatorio de las urgencias hepatobiliares por parte del cirujano general es una competencia esperada y se considera un reto por su relativa frecuencia, impacto en la salud del individuo y la economía, así como las implicaciones en el ejercicio clínico confiable y de alta calidad. Se desconocen los aspectos formales de la educación en cirugía hepatobiliar para el cirujano general en Colombia. El objetivo del presente estudio fue explorar la perspectiva de los cirujanos hepatobiliares sobre esta problemática. Métodos. Se realizó un estudio cualitativo, mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas con 14 especialistas en cirugía hepatobiliar colombianos, en donde se exploraron los desafíos del entrenamiento, el tiempo y las características de una rotación, la evaluación de la confiabilidad, el número de procedimientos y el rol de la simulación. Se hizo un análisis temático de la información. Resultados. Los expertos mencionaron la importancia de la rotación obligatoria por cirugía hepatobiliar para los cirujanos en formación. El tiempo ideal es de tres meses, en el último año de residencia, en centros especializados, con exposición activa y bajo supervisión. Conclusiones. Por las características epidemiológicas del país y la frecuencia de enfermedades hepatobiliares que requieren tratamiento quirúrgico, es necesario que el cirujano general cuente con una formación sólida en este campo durante la residencia. El presente estudio informa sobre las características ideales del entrenamiento en este campo desde la visión de los expertos colombianos.

Introduction. The perioperative management of hepatobiliary emergencies by the general surgeon is an expected competence and is considered a challenge due to its relative frequency, impact on the individual health and the economy, as well as the implications for reliable and high-quality clinical practice. The formal aspects of education in hepatobiliary surgery for the general surgeon in Colombia are unknown. The objective of the present study was to explore the perspective of hepatobiliary surgeons on this problem. Methods. A qualitative study was carried out through semi-structured interviews with 14 Colombian hepatobiliary surgery specialists, where the challenges of training, time and characteristics of the rotation, evaluation of reliability, number of procedures and role of simulation. A thematic analysis of the information was carried out. Results. The experts mentioned the importance of mandatory rotation for hepatobiliary surgery for surgeons in training. The ideal duration was three months, during the last year of residency, in specialized centers with active exposure and under supervision. Conclusions. Due to the epidemiological characteristics of the country and the frequency of hepatobiliary diseases that require surgical treatment, it is necessary for the general surgeon to have solid training in this field during residency. The present study reports on the ideal characteristics of training in this field from the perspective of Colombian experts.

Evaluation of Knowledge and Preparedness of Pedodontists and Residents to Prevent and Treat Pediatric Medical Emergencies during Dental Treatments

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of pedodontists and residents in the face of pediatric medical emergencies. Material and Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on pedodontists and residents participating in the Congress. The knowledge evaluation tool was a researcher-made questionnaire with acceptable validity and reliability. The questionnaire consisted of seven sections on information and education, prevention, office staff readiness, practical abilities, cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills and intravenous access, medicines, and emergency treatment equipment. After completing the questionnaires, the data were analyzed using SPSS 21. Chi-squared test, t-test, ANOVA, correlation test, and linear regression were used for data analysis (P<0.05). Results: The study examined 150 specialists, 88 residents, and 62 pedodontists. The level of knowledge of specialists and pedodontic residents in the face of pediatric medical emergencies was 35.3% (moderate) and 31.7 (weak), respectively. The specialists' scores on the entire questionnaire and areas of information, medicine, and equipment were significantly higher than those of residents. Moreover, participation in lectures and reading papers significantly increased general awareness. Conclusion: The results indicated that specialists' awareness and pedodontic residents about pediatric medical emergencies during dentistry were at a different level, necessitating more practical and theoretical training.

Trauma penetrante de cuello con sección de membrana tirohioidea: presentación de caso / Penetrating neck trauma with section of the thyrohyoid membrane: case report / Trauma penetrante no pescoço com secção da membrana tireo-hióidea: apresentação do caso

El trauma penetrante de cuello es una emergencia que constituye un reto al cirujano desde la evaluación inicial hasta su manejo definitivo. Se presenta el caso de una paciente femenina de 24 años, con lesión penetrante transversal de cuello, con salida de aire por el sitio de la lesión junto a sangrado activo, requiriendo en el manejo inicial de vía aérea definitiva y control de hemorragia; ingreso quirúrgico de emergencia. Con hallazgos de: sección de membrana tiroidea a nivel del borde superior de cartílago tiroides, epiglotis y ambas venas yugulares anteriores. La conducta fue reparación por planos, desde lo profundo a la superficie. La experiencia adquirida en el manejo del presente caso permite resaltar que, seguir los lineamientos del soporte vital junto a la atención definitiva en un tiempo menor de 24 horas ante un trauma penetrante de cuello incrementa la probabilidad de éxito en el manejo y evolución.

Penetrating neck trauma is an emergency that challenges the surgeon from initial evaluation to definitive management. The case of a 24-year-old female patient with a transverse penetrating neck injury is presented, with air escaping through the injury site along with active bleeding, requiring a definitive airway and hemorrhage control in the initial management; with emergency surgical admission, with findings of: section of the thyrohyoid membrane at the level of the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage, epiglottis and both anterior jugular veins.The behavior was repair by planes, from the depths to the surface. The experience acquired in the management of this case allows us to highlight that following the life support guidelines together with definitive surgical trauma care in less than 24 hours in the event of penetrating neck trauma increases the probability of success in management and evolution.

O trauma cervical penetrante é uma emergência que constitui um desafio para o cirurgião desde a avaliação inicial até seu manejo definitivo. É apresentado o caso de uma paciente do sexo feminino, 24 anos, comlesão cervical penetrante transversal, com vazamento de ar pelo local da lesão. .lesão juntamente com sangramento ativo, exigindo manejo inicial de via aérea definitiva e controle da hemorragia; com internação cirúrgica de emergência, comachados de: secção da membrana tireoidia na ao nível da borda superior da cartilagemtireóidea, epiglote e ambas as veias jugulares anteriores. O comportamento foi reparado por aviões, desde as profundezas até à superfície. A experiência adquirida no manejo deste caso permite destacar que seguir as orientações de suporte à vida juntamente com o atendimento definitivo ao trauma cirúrgico em menos de 24 horas em caso de trauma cervical penetrante aumenta a probabilidade de sucesso no manejo e evolução.

Tratamiento laparoscópico de hernia crural estrangulada / Laparoscopic treatment of strangulated femoral hernia / Tratamento laparoscópico de hérnia femoral estrangulada

La patología herniaria es una de las más frecuentes en la práctica quirúrgica. La hernia crural es más frecuente en el sexo femenino y una de las que presenta más índice de estrangulación dado el anillo herniario estrecho. En la actualidad la vía laparoscópica es una opción para la resolución en urgencias.

Gerenciamento de urgências endodônticas: conhecimentos de acadêmicos de odontologia / Management of endodontic emergencies: knowledge of dental students

Objetivo: avaliar do conhecimento dos alunos de odontologia sobre os protocolos de atendimento para as urgências endodônticas. Método: 182 alunos dos últimos anos do curso de Odontologia do Centro Universitário Doutor Leão Sampaio, responderam a um questionário contendo perguntas referente ao protocolo adotado em casos de urgência de origem endodôntica. Os dados foram analisados pelo teste de Qui-quadrado de Pearson (p<0,05). Resultados: foram observadas diferenças entre a conduta relata pelos alunos do quarto e quinto ano de graduação quanto a indicação da incisão para drenagem em abscesso periapical agudo submucoso (evoluído), indicação de antibióticos nos casos de flare-up e indicação de antibióticos na dor com edema póstratamento endodôntico. A prescrição de antibióticos foi excessiva para os casos de dor entre consultas (flareup) e dor no pós-operatória. Para as patologias da polpa, a maioria dos alunos indicou protocolos de urgência recomendados na literatura. Conclusão: os resultados indicam a necessidade de melhoria dos programas de treinamento dos alunos em urgências endodônticas, principalmente quanto aos protocolos farmacológicos. (AU)

Objective: to evaluate the knowledge of dentistry students about care protocols for endodontic emergencies. Method: 182 students from the last years of the Dentistry course at Doctor Leão Sampaio University Center answered a questionnaire containing questions regarding the protocol adopted in urgent cases of endodontic origin. Data were analyzed using Pearson's Chi-square test (p<0.05). Results: differences were observed between the conduct reported by fourth- and fifth-year undergraduate students regarding the indication of incision for drainage in submucosal acute periapical abscess (evolved), indication of antibiotics in cases of flare-up and indication of antibiotics in pain with edema after endodontic treatment. The prescription of antibiotics was excessive for cases of pain between appointments (flare-up) and postoperative pain. For pulp pathologies, most students indicated emergency protocols recommended in the literature. Conclusion: the results indicate the need to improve student training programs in endodontic emergencies, especially regarding pharmacological protocols. (AU)

Desafios enfrentados por enfermeiros da classificação de risco em urgência e emergência / Challenges faced by risk classification nurses in urgency and emergency / Desafíos enfrentados por enfermeros clasificadores de riesgo en urgencia y emergencia

Objetivo: analisar os desafios enfrentados por enfermeiros da classificação de risco de um serviço de urgência e emergência. Método: pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa. A coleta de dados ocorreu em março de 2019, por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas e individuais com enfermeiros atuantes em Unidade de Pronto Atendimento do município de Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brasil. Para a análise, utilizou-se a análise de conteúdo de Bardin. Resultados: foram geradas três categorias: assistência de enfermagem na classificação de risco; desafios do setor de classificação de risco; e desafios da ferramenta que define a classificação de risco. As participantes apontaram questões como falta de compreensão da população, protocolo defasado e discordância com outros membros da equipe como os principais desafios. Conclusão: verificou-se que a atuação da enfermagem na classificação de risco é um processo ainda complexo, que não depende estritamente de protocolos, mas de profissionais motivados, treinados continuamente e em sintonia.

Objective: to analyze the challenges faced by nurses in the risk classification of an urgency and emergency service. Method: exploratory and descriptive research, with a qualitative approach. Data collection took place in March 2019, through semi-structured and individual interviews with nurses working in an Emergency Care Unit in the city of Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil. For the analysis, Bardin's content analysis was used. Results: three categories were generated: nursing care in risk classification; challenges of the risk classification industry, and challenges of the tool that defines the risk classification. Participants pointed out issues such as lack of understanding of the population, outdated protocol and disagreement with other team members, as the main challenges. Conclusion: it was found that the role of nursing in risk classification is still a complex process, which does not strictly depend on protocols, but on motivated professionals, continuously trained and in tune.

Cantolisis Lateral como Complemento al Acceso Transconjuntival en Fracturas de Órbita, Reporte de Casos / Lateral Cantholysis as a Complement for Transconjunctival Approach in Orbital Fractures, Cases Report

El acceso transconjuntival asociado a cantotomía lateral ha sido utilizado para permitir una mejor visualización de fracturas del piso de órbita. Esta técnica ha reportado entropión, ectropión y complicaciones en el reposicionamiento tarsal. Para disminuir la morbilidad descrita, hemos complementado este acceso con otra técnica denominada "Cantolisis Lateral" la que ha sido ampliamente utilizada como tratamiento de urgencia para hematoma retrobulbar, con pocos reportes sobre su utilidad en el tratamiento de las fracturas orbitarias. Reportamos los resultados post operatorios de la aplicación de la técnica cantolisis lateral como complemento al acceso transconjuntival en una serie de casos de 16 pacientes. La distopía cantal y la discontinuidad del tarso inferior fueron las complicaciones más frecuentes reportadas. Sin embargo, los pacientes no se percataron de ellas. No se reportaron ectropión ni entropión.

Transconjunctival approach associated with lateral canthotomy has been used to allow a better visualization of orbital floor fractures. This technique has reported entropion, ectropion and complications in tarsal repositioning. To decrease the described morbidity, we have complemented this approach with another technique called "Lateral Cantholysis" which has been widely used as an emergency treatment for retrobulbar hematoma, with few reports about its usefulness in the treatment of orbital fractures. We report the postoperative results of the application of the lateral cantholysis technique as a complement to the transconjunctival approach in a case series of 16 patients. Cantal dystopia and lower tarsal discontinuity were the most frequent complications reported. However, patients were not aware of them. No ectropion or entropion were reported.

Emergency Department Visits and Deaths from Cardiovascular Diseases at a Referral Center for Cardiology During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed measures of social distancing and, during this time, there has been an elevation in cardiovascular mortality rates and a decrease in the number of emergency visits. Objectives To assess and compare in-hospital mortality for cardiovascular diseases and emergency department visits during the COVID-19 pandemic and the same period in 2019. Methods Retrospective, single-center study that evaluated emergency visits and in-hospital deaths between March 16, 2020 and June 16, 2020, when the steepest fall in the number of emergency admissions for COVID-19 was registered. These data were compared with the emergency visits and in-hospital deaths between March 16 and June 16, 2019. We analyzed the total number of deaths, and cardiovascular deaths. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results There was a 35% decrease in the number of emergency visits and an increase in the ratio of the number of deaths to the number of emergency visits in 2020. The increase in the ratio of the number of all-cause deaths to the number of emergency visits was 45.6% and the increase in the ratio of the number of cardiovascular deaths to the number of emergency visits was 62.1%. None of the patients who died in the study period in 2020 tested positive for COVID-19. Conclusion In-hospital mortality for cardiovascular diseases increased proportionally to the number of emergency visits during the COVID-19-imposed social distancing compared with the same period in 2019. (Int J Cardiovasc Sci. 2020; [online].ahead print, PP.0-0)

Les urgences urologiques au CHU de Libreville aspects diagnostiques et délai de prise en charge / Urological emergencies at the University Hospital Center of Libreville: diagnostic aspects and management delay

Objectif : l'objectif de cette étude était de rapporter les aspects diagnostiques ainsi que les délais de prise en charge des urgences urologiques.Patients et Méthodes : nous avions réalisé une étude prospective à visée descriptive, du 1er juin 2018 au 31 mai 2019 au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Libreville. Elle concernait tous les patients reçus pour une urgence urologique.Les variables comprenaient les données socio démographiques, diagnostiques et thérapeutiques.Résultats : durant cette période, nous avions enregistré 586 patients. L'âge moyen était de 40,6 ans avec des extrêmes de 3 mois et 96 ans. Le sex ratio était de 4,6. Les urgences étaient obstructives (40,6%) et infectieuses (33,3%). Sur le plan thérapeutique, le geste effectué était le sondage vésical dans 33,5% des cas. Cent quarante (140) interventions chirurgicales (23,9%) avaient été réalisées. Le délai moyen de prise en charge était de 47,4 heures. Les principales causes du retard de prise en charge étaient la consultation tardive, la lenteur des formalités administratives et l'attente du kit chirurgical.Conclusion : les urgences urologiques demeurent des pathologies fréquentes. Elles sont dominées par les rétentions aiguës d'urine et les infections urogénitales dans notre contexte. Le cathétérisme urétral est le geste le plus réalisé au service des urgences chirurgicales. La stratégie de prise en charge requiert une évaluation clinique rigoureuse, un traitement précoce et efficace pour minimiser les séquelles.

Introduction: Urological emergencies are many and varied. The objective of this study was to report the diagnostic aspect as well as the time taken to manage urological emergencies. Patients and Methods: We carried out a prospective study with a descriptive aim, from June 1st, 2018 to May 31st, 2019 at the University Hospital Center of Libreville. It concerned all patients received for an urological emergency.The variables included socio-demographic, diagnostic and therapeutic data.Results: During this period, we registered 586 patients. The average age was 40.6 years with extremes of 3 months and 96 years. The sex ratio was 4.6. Emergencies were obstructive (40.6%) and infectious (33.3%). Therapeutically, the procedure performed was bladder catheterization in 33.5% of cases. One hundred and forty (140) surgeries (23.9%) were performed. The average recovery time was 47.4 hours. The main causes of the delay in treatment were late consultation, slowness of the administrative formalities and wait for the surgical kit.Conclusion: Urological emergencies remain frequent pathologies. They are dominated by acute urine retention and urogenital infections in our context. Urethral catheterization is the most common procedure in the surgical emergency department. The management strategy requires rigorous clinical evaluation, early and effective treatment to minimize sequelae

Evaluation des connaissances théoriques des étudiants en médecine sur les gestes de premiers secours en République Démocratique du Congo / Theoretical knowledge assessment of medical students on first aid in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Introduction: La République Démocratique du Congo fait régulièrement face à plusieurs urgences sanitaires. La présence des médecins en première ligne dans la riposte y est un phénomène spontané. Des lacunes ont été identifiées dans la connaissance des premiers secours au sein de la population; d'où la nécessité de formation. Les étudiants en médecine y joueraient un rôle crucial. Cette étude évalue les connaissances théoriques en premiers secours chez ceux-ci. Méthodologie: Notre étude est de type descriptif et transversal. Elle a été conduite du 01 Juin au 30 Août 2021 à la Faculté de médecine de l'Université Catholique du Graben. Notre échantillon était constitué de 279 étudiants. La collecte des données a été faite par un questionnaire d'enquête couvrant divers aspects des premiers secours. Les données ont été traitées par le logiciel Epi Info version 3.4.5. Résultats: Aucun participant n'a démontré un niveau satisfaisant de connaissances théoriques en premiers secours tandis que 38,7% et 61,3 % ont démontré un niveau intermédiaire et bas respectivement. Une corrélation positive a été notée entre la promotion d'étude, une formation antérieure en premiers secours et le niveau de connaissance. Le média est la principale source d'information. Près de la moitié des étudiants ont affirmé n'avoir jamais posé un geste de premier secours à cause du manque de connaissance (47,7%). La quasi-totalité a montré une attitude positive en rapport avec l'introduction d'une formation en premiers secours en milieu universitaire. Conclusion: Cette étude a démontré un faible niveau de connaissances des gestes de premiers secours parmi les étudiants en médicine, mais une volonté d'apprendre. Il y a nécessité d'intégrer la formation en gestes de premiers secours dans tous les curriculums de l'enseignement en RDC

Introduction: The Democratic Republic of Congo regularly faces several health emergencies. The presence of medical doctors in the first line of the response is a spontaneous phenomenon. Gaps in first aid knowledge have been identified in the population; hence the need for training. Medical students could play a crucial role in this context. This study assesses the theoretical knowledge of first aid among them. Methods: Our study is descriptive and transversal. It was conducted from June 01 to August 30, 2021 in the Faculty of Medicine of the Catholic University of Graben. Our sample consisted of 279 students. Data collection was done through a survey questionnaire covering various aspects of first aid. Data were processed using Epi Info software. The chi-square test was used to estimate the association of variables with knowledge and a p-value. Results: No participant demonstrated a satisfactory level of theoretical knowledge of first aid while 38.7% and 61.3% demonstrated an intermediate and low level respectively. A positive association was noted between the study level, a previous training in first aid and the level of knowledge. The media is the main source of information. Nearly half of the students said they had never taken a rescue action because of lack of knowledge (47.7%). The vast majority (98%) had a positive attitude regarding the introduction of first aid in school's curriculum. Conclusion: Our study showed a poor level of first aid knowledge among medical students, but a great willingness to learn. There is a great need to incorporate first aid trainings in all training curricula in the DRC.

Accessibility to urgent and emergency care services in low-density territories: the case of Baixo Alentejo, Portugal / Acessibilidade à rede de serviços de urgência em territórios de baixa densidade: o caso do Baixo Alentejo, Portugal

Abstract Access to health care is a sensitive issue in low population density territories, as these areas tend to have a lower level of service provision. One dimension of access is accessibility. This paper focuses on measuring the accessibility to urgent and emergency care services in the Portuguese region of Baixo Alentejo, a territory characterized by low population density. Data for the calculation of accessibility is the road network, and the methodology considers the application of a two-level network analyst method: time-distance by own mean (car or taxi) to the urgent care services and the time distance to emergency services as a way to get assistance and to go to urgent care services. While urgent care accessibility meets the requirements stipulated in the Integrated Medical Emergency System's current legislative framework, the simulation of different scenarios of potential accessibility shows intra-regional disparities. Some territories have a low level of accessibility. Older adults, the poorly educated, and low-income population, also have the lowest levels of accessibility, which translates into dually disadvantageous situation since the potential users of emergency services are most likely to belong to this group of citizens.

Resumo Em territórios de baixa densidade populacional, o acesso aos cuidados de saúde é uma questão delicada, pois essas áreas tendem a ter um nível mais baixo de prestação de serviços. Uma dimensão do acesso é a medição da acessibilidade. Este artigo tem como propósito medir a acessibilidade aos serviços de urgência e aos meios de emergência médica na região portuguesa do Baixo Alentejo, território caracterizado por uma baixa densidade populacional. A metodologia considera o método network analyst aplicado à rede viária, em dois níveis: o cálculo da distância-tempo aos serviços de urgência usando modo próprio (carro ou táxi); e o cálculo da distância-tempo recorrendo aos meios de socorro e emergência como forma de aceder aos serviços de urgência. Embora se considere que a acessibilidade às urgências atende ao atual quadro legislativo do Sistema Integrado de Emergência Médica, a simulação de diferentes cenários no Baixo Alentejo mostra a existência de disparidades intra-regionais no que se refere à acessibilidade aos serviços de urgência. Verifica-se que é a população idosa, de baixa instrução e residente em zonas com baixa densidade populacional quem apresenta menores índices de acessibilidade, o que traduz uma situação duplamente desvantajosa, uma vez que estes são os maiores utilizadores destes serviços.

Tourniquet use for civilian extremity hemorrhage: systematic review of the literature / Uso de torniquete nas hemorragias de extremidades na população civil: revisão sistemática da literatura

ABSTRACT Introduction: extremity tourniquet (TQ) use has increased in the civilian setting; the beneficial results observed in the military has influenced acceptance by EMS and bystanders. This review aimed to analyze extremity TQ types used in the civilian setting, injury site, indications, and complications. Methods: a systematic review was conducted based on original articles published in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane following PRISMA guidelines from 2010 to 2019. Data extraction focused on extremity TQ use for hemorrhage control in the civilian setting, demographic data, study type and duration, mechanism of injury, indications for use, injury site, TQ type, TQ time, and complications. Results: of the 1384 articles identified, 14 were selected for review with a total of 3912 civilian victims with extremity hemorrhage and 3522 extremity TQ placements analyzed. The majority of TQs were applied to male (79%) patients, with blunt or penetrating trauma. Among the indications for TQ use were hemorrhagic shock, suspicion of vascular injuries, continued bleeding, and partial or complete traumatic amputations. Upper extremity application was the most common TQ application site (56%), nearly all applied to a single extremity (99%), and only 0,6% required both upper and lower extremity applications. 80% of the applied TQs were commercial devices, and 20% improvised. Conclusions: TQ use in the civilian setting is associated with trauma-related injuries. Most are single-site TQs applied for the most part to male adults with upper extremity injury. Commercial TQs are more commonly employed, time in an urban setting is under 1 hour, with few complications described.

RESUMO Introdução: o uso de torniquete em extremidades (TQ) aumentou no ambiente civil; os resultados benéficos observados nas forças armadas influenciaram a aceitação por equipes de pré-hospitalar (PH) assim como pela população leiga. Esta revisão teve como objetivo analisar os tipos de TQ de extremidades usados em ambiente civil, local da lesão, indicações e complicações. Métodos: revisão sistemática foi conduzida com base em artigos originais publicados no PubMed, Embase e Cochrane seguindo as diretrizes do PRISMA de 2010 a 2019. Extração de dados focada no uso de TQ de extremidade para controle de hemorragia em ambiente civil, dados demográficos, tipo de estudo e duração, mecanismo de lesão, indicações de uso, local da lesão, tipo de TQ, tempo de TQ e complicações. Resultados: dos 1.384 artigos identificados, 14 foram selecionados para revisão com total de 3.912 vítimas civis com hemorragia nas extremidades e 3.522 colocações de extremidades TQ analisadas. A maioria foi aplicado em pacientes do sexo masculino (79%), com trauma contuso ou penetrante. Entre as indicações estavam choque hemorrágico, suspeita de lesões vasculares, sangramento contínuo e amputações traumáticas parciais ou completas. A aplicação na extremidade superior foi o local de aplicação mais comum (56%), quase todos aplicados a uma única extremidade (99%), e apenas 0,6% requereram aplicações nas extremidades superior e inferior. 80% dos TQs aplicados eram dispositivos comerciais e 20% improvisados. Conclusões: o uso de TQ em ambientes civis está associado a traumas. Os TQs comerciais são mais utilizados, com tempo menor que uma hora de uso e poucas complicações.

Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitude of Saudi Students towards Basic Life Support: A Cross-Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the knowledge and attitude in relation to basic life support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills among the dental undergraduates and interns in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was undertaken between October 2019 and December 2019 in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia. One hundred and eighty randomly selected dental students aged over 18 years participated in the study. Their knowledge and attitude towards BLS were gathered through a questionnaire. Results: A total of 158 (out of 180) UG students and interns participated in this study, making the responses of 87.8%. The mean age of the participants was 24.6 years. The samples comprised 86 (54.4%) males and 72 (45.6%) females. The assessments showed that overall the participants had average knowledge towards BLS and CPR, with males responding significantly better than the females (p˂0.05). Furthermore, as students climb the academic ladder, their knowledge regarding BLS and CPR tends to rise. Also, their attitude was positive, and they were willing to receive CPR training. Conclusion: Attitude toward acquiring knowledge about CPR was very positive. However, their knowledge about the topic was average. Students should understand the importance of such skills and efficiently involve in these life-saving procedures.

Perforación de la bóveda palatina por consumo de cocaína: reporte de un caso / Perforation of the palatine dome for cocaine consumption: report of a case

El abuso del consumo de cocaína puede ocasionar problemas físicos y mentales graves. Dicha droga puede ser utilizada de varias formas y sus efectos sobre la cavidad oral varían según la vía de administración, causando desde erosiones en las piezas dentarias, abrasiones cervicales, caries, enfermedad periodontal, disfunción temporomandibular, xerostomía, ulceraciones hasta la perforación del paladar duro y/o blando. Se describirá el caso clínico de un paciente cocainómano que concurrió al servicio de odontología del Hospital San Martin de La Plata, presentando dos perforaciones en el paladar duro debido al consumo crónico, y el tratamiento de urgencia correspondiente mediante una placa obturatríz que favorece la deglución y el habla del paciente (AU)

Abuse of cocaine use can cause serious physical and mental problems. is drug can be used in several ways and its effects on the oral cavity vary according to the route of administration, causing from erosions in the teeth, cervical abrasions, caries, periodontal disease, temporomandibular dysfunction, xerostomia, ulcerations to the perforation of the hard palate and / or soft.The clinical case of a cocaine patient who attended the dentistry service of the San Martin de La Plata Hospital will be described, presenting two perforations in the hard palate due to chronic consumption, and the corresponding emergency treatment by means of an obturator plate that favors swallowing and He speaks of the patient (AU)

Avaliação do uso de soros antivenenos na emergência de um hospital público regional de Vitória da Conquista (BA), Brasil / Evaluation of the use of antivenom sera in the emergency service of a regional public hospital in Vitória da Conquista (BA), Brazil

Resumo O presente estudo tem como objetivo caracterizar o perfil epidemiológico de vítimas de acidentes escorpiônicos e ofídicos e avaliar a adequação das prescrições de soros antivenenos. Estudo transversal cujas fontes de dados foram as fichas de notificação de acidentes por animais peçonhentos do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação no município de Vitória da Conquista (BA), Brasil. Foram incluídas as informações de acidentes escorpiônicos ou ofídicos no período entre julho de 2016 e junho de 2017 atendidos no município. Os dados obtidos e as variáveis de interesse foram analisadas de acordo com as perguntas deste estudo. No período observado foram atendidas 293 vítimas de acidentes por animais peçonhentos. Destas, 149 (50,9%) foram homens e 114 (38,9%) possuíam entre 20 a 59 anos. Foram 235 (80,9%) casos de escorpionismo e 58 (19,1%) de ofidismo. Destes, 203 (69,3%) foram classificados como leves e em 200 (68,5%) casos foi prescrita soroterapia para estes pacientes. Quanto à adequação das prescrições, 172 (59,7%) foram julgadas inadequadas e destas, o uso de número de ampolas acima do indicado foi a mais frequente. A prescrição inapropriada de soros antivenenos ocorreu em aproximadamente em 60% dos casos avaliados. Apesar disso, a maioria dos acidentes foi classificada como leve, em homens jovens.

Abstract This study aims to characterize the epidemiological profile of victims of scorpion and snakebite envenomations and to evaluate the adequacy of antivenom sera prescriptions. This is a cross-sectional study whose data sources were the envenomation notification information sheets of the Notifiable Diseases Information System in the city of Vitória da Conquista (BA), Brazil. We included information on scorpion or snakebite envenomations attended in the municipality in the period between July 2016 and June 2017. The data obtained and the variables of interest were analyzed according to the questions of this study. In the observed period, 293 victims of envenomations were treated. Of these, 149 (50.9%) were men, and 114 (38.9%) were 20-59 years old. In total, 235 (80.9%) cases of scorpionism and 58 (19.1%) of ophidism were reported. Of these, 203 (69.3%) were classified as mild, and in 200 (68.5%) cases, serum therapy was prescribed for the patients. Regarding the adequacy of the prescriptions, 172 (59.7%) were considered inadequate, and of these, the use of some vials above than indicated was the most frequent. The inappropriate prescription of antivenom sera occurred in approximately 60% of the evaluated cases. Despite this, most accidents were classified as mild - in young men.