Construction and Surgical Training of Coronary Anastomosis on a Low-Cost Portable Simulator: Experience in a Peruvian Multicenter Study.

INTRODUCTION: The operating room is no longer the ideal place for early surgica training of cardiothoracic surgery residents, forcing the search for simulation-based learning options. The study's aim was the construction and surgicaltraining of coronary anastomosis in a portable, low-cost, homemade simulator. METHODS: This is an observational, analytical, and multicenter study. The simulator was built with common materials and was evaluated with the Objective Structured Assessment ofTechnical Skills (or OSATS) Modified. All junior and senior residents from nine national cardiothoracic surgery centers were considered for 90 days. Operative skill acquisition and time in the creation of side-to-side (S-T-S), end-to-side (E-T-S), and end-to-end (E-T-E) coronary anastomoses were evaluated. All sessions were recorded and evaluated by a single senior cardiothoracic surgeon during two time periods. RESULTS: One hundred and forty residents were assessed in 270 sessions. In junior residents, a significant improvement in final scores was identified in S-T-S (use of Castroviejo needle holder, needle angles, and needle transfer) (P<0.05). In seniors, a significant improvement was identified in S-T-S (graft orientation, appropriate spacing, use of forceps, angles, and needle transfer) anastomoses (P<0.05). A significant improvement in the final anastomosis time of senior residents over junior residents was identified in S-T-S (8.11 vs. 11.22 minutes), E-T-S (7.93 vs. 10.10 minutes), and E-T-E (6.56 vs. 9.68 minutes) (P=0.039). CONCLUSION: Our portable and low-cost coronary anastomosis simulator is effective in improving operative skills in cardiothoracic surgery residents; therefore, skills acquired through simulation-based training transfer have a positive impact on the surgical environment.

Advancement in knowledge and skills of nursing students in operation theatre procedures with mobile based learning.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of mobile -based learning (MBL) in improving nursing students' knowledge and skills when performing procedures in the operating room. Methods: A quasi-experimental study with control group, pre- and post-intervention assessment was conducted. A total of 128 nursing students from India were recruited by purposive sampling and randomly assigned to the intervention (use of a telephone application containing videos on hand washing, surgical gown donning, gloving, and assisting during intubation) and conventional education groups. A validated Structured Knowledge Questionnaire and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) scale was used to assess nursing students' competencies in relation to operating room procedures and a mobile-based learning satisfaction opinion questionnaire was administered. Results: The findings showed that the improvement in the mean knowledge and skills score was greater in the intervention group than in the control group (p<0.001). The administration of the MBL was rated as highly satisfactory by 93.8% of the students exposed to this learning method. Conclusion: The MBL intervention was effective in improving nursing students' knowledge and skills in the evaluated operating room procedures.

Transformação digital na enfermagem perioperatória / Digital transformation in perioperative nursing / Transformación digital en enfermería perioperatoria

Objetivo: Promover a reflexão sobre os efeitos da transformação digital na enfermagem perioperatória. Métodos: Estudo reflexivo baseado em dados da literatura associado a prática do autor na enfermagem perioperatória e no projeto de automação. Resultados: evidenciou-se um misto de competências para enfermagem perioperatória, como atividades relacionadas a busca pelo hospital digital, uso da inteligência artificial e robótica. Conclusão: a reflexão deste tema incentiva o enfermeiro na busca de pesquisa, desenvolvimento digital e novos conhecimentos na área digital associados à sua prática clínica. (AU)

Objective: To promote reflection on the effects of digital transformation in perioperative nursing. Methods: Reflective study based on literature data associated with the author's practice in perioperative nursing and automation project. Results: a mix of skills for perioperative nursing was evidenced, such as activities related to the search for the digital hospital, use of artificial intelligence and robotics. Conclusion: the reflection on this theme encourages nurses to search for research, digital development and new knowledge in the digital area associated with their clinical practice. (AU)

Objetivo: Promover la reflexión sobre los efectos de la transformación digital en la enfermería perioperatoria. Métodos: Estudio reflexivo basado en datos de la literatura asociados a la práctica del autor en enfermería perioperatoria y proyecto de automatización. Resultados: se evidenció una mezcla de habilidades para la enfermería perioperatoria, como actividades relacionadas con la búsqueda del hospital digital, uso de inteligencia artificial y robótica. Conclusión: la reflexión sobre este tema anima al enfermero a buscar investigación, desarrollo digital y nuevos conocimientos en el área digital asociados a su práctica clínica. (AU)

El humo del electrocauterio, el riesgo olvidado y minimizado de la cirugía / Smoke from electrocautery, the forgotten and minimized risk of surgery

Introducción. La nueva era de la cirugía es cada vez más dependiente de la tecnología, y un ejemplo de ello es el uso generalizado de electrocauterio como parte primordial de la práctica quirúrgica. El humo quirúrgico es un subproducto de la disección y la coagulación de los tejidos producidas por los equipos de energía, que representa múltiples riesgos potenciales para la salud del grupo quirúrgico, sin embargo, se han minimizado los peligros causados por la exposición de manera frecuente y acumulativa a este aerosol. Métodos. Se realizó un análisis crítico, desde una posición reflexiva de la información disponible, estableciendo los posibles riesgos relacionados con la exposición al humo quirúrgico. Discusión. Es visible la necesidad imperativa de establecer directrices nacionales, pautas normativas y recomendaciones estandarizadas para cumplir con las exigencias dadas por los sistemas de gestión en salud ocupacional y seguridad del trabajo, cuyo objetivo principal es hacer efectivo el uso de mascarillas quirúrgicas apropiadas, la implementación de programa de vigilancia epidemiológica ambiental en sala de cirugía, la priorización del uso constante de aspiradores y sistemas de evacuación, y la ejecución de programas educativos de sensibilización dirigidos al personal implicado. De igual manera, se abre la inquietud de la necesidad de nuevos estudios para definir con mayor precisión el peligro de este aerosol. Conclusión. Se recomienda de manera responsable utilizar todas las estrategias preventivas existentes para intervenir en salas de cirugía los riesgos minimizados y olvidados del humo quirúrgico.

Introduction. The new era of surgery is increasingly dependent on technology, and an example of this is the widespread use of electrocautery as a primary part of surgical practice. Surgical smoke is a byproduct of the dissection and coagulation of tissues produced by energy equipment, which represents multiple potential health risks for the surgical group; however, the dangers caused by cumulative exposure have been minimized. Methods. A critical analysis was carried out from a reflective position of the available information, establishing the possible risks related to exposure to surgical smoke. Discussion. The imperative need to establish national normative guidelines and standardized recommendations to comply with the demands given by the occupational health and work safety management systems, whose main objective is to make effective the use of appropriate surgical masks, implementation of environmental epidemiological surveillance program in the operating room, prioritizing the constant use of vacuum cleaners and evacuation systems, and carrying out educational awareness programs aimed at the personnel involved. Likewise, there is concern about the need for new studies to more precisely define the danger of this aerosol. Conclusion. It is recommended to responsibly use all existing preventive strategies to intervene in operating rooms to minimize the forgotten risks of surgical smoke.

Determinación de tiempos quirúrgicos estándar de los procedimientos más comunes de cirugía general y su probabilidad de extensión para eficientizar la programación de cirugías / Estimation of the standard surgical times of the most common general surgery procedures and the probability of extending them to make surgery scheduling more efficient

RESUMEN Objetivo: Determinar los tiempos quirúrgicos estándar de los cuatro procedimientos más comunes en cirugía general (hernioplastia inguinal unilateral, hernioplastia inguinal bilateral, hernioplastia umbilical y colecistectomía) de un hospital de segundo nivel y calcular la probabilidad de extensión de cada uno de los procedimientos. La eficiencia es un fenómeno ampliamente estudiado en el ámbito económico, pues hace referencia a la necesidad de menor cantidad de factores para la producción de un determinado nivel de bienes y servicios, por ello, es de vital importancia incluirlo en el ámbito quirúrgico. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo y retrospectivo. Se utilizaron los registros de quirófano de un hospital de segundo nivel del año 2017 al 2019 del servicio de Cirugía General. A partir de esta información, se estandarizó el tiempo necesario para cada procedimiento mediante la media de cada uno (hernioplastia umbilical, hernioplastia inguinal unilateral o bilateral y colecistectomía). Se calculó la probabilidad de extensión de las cirugías tomando en consideración los datos obtenidos y el intervalo de confianza. Resultados: Para el procedimiento de hernioplastia inguinal unilateral se obtuvo una media de 76 min (IC 95,00 %: 72-80 min, DE 23); en hernioplastia inguinal bilateral, una media de 104,38 min (IC 95,00 %: 91-116 min, DE 41,7); en hernioplastia umbilical, una media de 59,31 min (IC 95,00 %: 54-63 min, DE 29,9), y en colecistectomía, una media de 85,735 min (IC 95,00 %: 83-88 min). La probabilidad de que se programen tres cirugías y todas estén a tiempo (límite superior del IC) es de 92,69 %, la probabilidad de que se programen tres cirugías y todas se prolonguen es de 0,0016 % (límite inferior del IC). Conclusiones: Es posible realizar la planeación de las cirugías programadas mediante el uso de tiempos quirúrgicos estandarizados. Se requiere contar con estadística actualizada de los procedimientos quirúrgicos (promedios del tiempo de realización de cada procedimiento), ya que es posible detectar y supervisar de manera más precisa la dinámica de quirófano mediante la detección de las áreas de oportunidad, de esta manera, se eficientizará el tiempo de quirófano para beneficio de los sistemas de salud y los pacientes.

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the standard surgical times of the four most common general surgery procedures (unilateral inguinal hernioplasty, bilateral inguinal hernioplasty, umbilical hernioplasty and cholecystectomy) in a second-level hospital and to estimate the probability of extending the time of each of the procedures. Efficiency is a widely studied subject in economics. It involves the need for fewer elements in the production of a certain level of goods and services. Therefore, it is extremely important to consider it in the field of surgery. Materials and methods: An observational, descriptive and retrospective study. It used the operating room records from 2017 to 2019 of the General Surgery service in a second-level hospital. Based on this information, the time required for each procedure was standardized using the mean for each one (umbilical hernioplasty, unilateral or bilateral inguinal hernioplasty and cholecystectomy). The probability of extending surgical times was estimated based on the obtained data and confidence interval. Results: The mean for unilateral inguinal hernioplasty was 76 min (95.00 % CI: 72-80 min, SD 23), for bilateral inguinal hernioplasty 104.38 min (95.00 % CI: 91-116 min, SD 41.7), for umbilical hernioplasty 59.31 min (95.00 % CI: 54-63 min, SD 29.99) and for cholecystectomy 85.735 min (95.00 % CI: 83-88 min). The probability of scheduling three surgical interventions and completing all of them on time (upper limit of the CI) is 92.69 %, and the probability of scheduling three surgical interventions and extending the time of all of them is 0.0016 % (lower limit of the CI). Conclusions: Planning scheduled operations using standardized surgical times is feasible. Updated statistics on surgical procedures (average time for each procedure) are required since it is possible to more accurately detect and supervise operating room dynamics by identifying opportunity areas. This will make operating room time more efficient for the benefit of health care systems and patients.

Reflexiones para optimizar el triaje en cirugía / Reflections to optimize triage in surgery

Introducción: La categorización de las urgencias quirúrgicas es una necesidad en razón al continuo desequilibrio entre la oferta y la demanda de servicios quirúrgicos en la mayoría de las instituciones donde se encuentra habilitada la prestación del servicio. Hay abordajes en el tema, con estrategias de priorización de los casos quirúrgicos, que consideran escalas y flujogramas, pero su ausente validez externa y las particularidades de las instituciones y aseguradores, han limitado una generalización de los resultados. Métodos: Se efectúa una conceptualización del triaje de las urgencias quirúrgicas con planteamientos críticos y reflexivos soportados en la evidencia. Se identifican, asimismo, las posibles oportunidades para la investigación. Discusión: Los beneficios potenciales de un triaje quirúrgico en situaciones de urgencia, son extensivos a todos los actores del sistema de salud, disminuyen la posibilidad de desenlaces y repercusiones económicas negativas para las instituciones y los aseguradores. La teoría de las colas ofrece el soporte para un entendimiento del tema y contribuye en las soluciones. Su adopción es escasa como parte de una estrategia local de priorización quirúrgica en un contexto de urgencia. Conclusión:La creación de estrategias que establezcan el triaje para el paciente con una urgencia quirúrgica están influenciadas por la participación continua y efectiva de los actores involucrados en el proceso y en su impacto en los desenlaces clínicos

Introduction: Categorizing surgical emergencies is necessary due to the continued imbalance between the supply and demand of surgical services in most institutions where the service is enabled. There are approaches to the subject, with strategies for prioritizing surgical cases, which consider scales and flowcharts, but their lack of external validity and the particularities of the institutions and insurers have limited the generalization of the results. Methods: A conceptualization of the triage of surgical emergencies is carried out with critical and reflective approaches supported by evidence. Potential research opportunities are also identified. Discussion: The potential benefits of surgical triage in emergent situations are extensive to all health system actors, reducing the possibility of adverse outcomes and economic repercussions for institutions and insurers. Queuing theory offers support for understanding the issue and contributes to solutions. However, its adoption is scarce in an emergency as part of a local surgical prioritization strategy. Conclusion: The creation of strategies that establish triage for the patient with a surgical emergency is influenced by the continuous and effective participation of the actors involved in the process and its impact on clinical outcomes

Construction and Surgical Training of Coronary Anastomosis on a Low-Cost Portable Simulator: Experience in a Peruvian Multicenter Study

ABSTRACT Introduction: The operating room is no longer the ideal place for early surgica training of cardiothoracic surgery residents, forcing the search for simulation-based learning options. The study's aim was the construction and surgicaltraining of coronary anastomosis in a portable, low-cost, homemade simulator. Methods: This is an observational, analytical, and multicenter study. The simulator was built with common materials and was evaluated with the Objective Structured Assessment ofTechnical Skills (or OSATS) Modified. All junior and senior residents from nine national cardiothoracic surgery centers were considered for 90 days. Operative skill acquisition and time in the creation of side-to-side (S-T-S), end-to-side (E-T-S), and end-to-end (E-T-E) coronary anastomoses were evaluated. All sessions were recorded and evaluated by a single senior cardiothoracic surgeon during two time periods. Results: One hundred and forty residents were assessed in 270 sessions. In junior residents, a significant improvement in final scores was identified in S-T-S (use of Castroviejo needle holder, needle angles, and needle transfer) (P<0.05). In seniors, a significant improvement was identified in S-T-S (graft orientation, appropriate spacing, use of forceps, angles, and needle transfer) anastomoses (P<0.05). A significant improvement in the final anastomosis time of senior residents over junior residents was identified in S-T-S (8.11 vs. 11.22 minutes), E-T-S (7.93 vs. 10.10 minutes), and E-T-E (6.56 vs. 9.68 minutes) (P=0.039). Conclusion: Our portable and low-cost coronary anastomosis simulator is effective in improving operative skills in cardiothoracic surgery residents; therefore, skills acquired through simulation-based training transfer have a positive impact on the surgical environment.

Contribution margin per hour of operating room to reallocate unutilized operating room time: a cost-effectiveness analysis

Abstract Background and objectives: Contribution margin per hour (CMH) has been proposed in healthcare systems to increase the profitability of operating suites. The aim of our study is to propose a simple and reproducible model to calculate CMH and to increase cost-effectiveness. Methods: For the ten most commonly performed surgical procedures at our Institution, we prospectively collected their diagnosis-related group (DRG) reimbursement, variable costs and mean procedural time. We quantified the portion of total staffed operating room time to be reallocated with a minimal risk of overrun. Moreover, we calculated the total CMH with a random reallocation on a first come-first served basis. Finally, prioritizing procedures with higher CMH, we ran a simulation by calculating the total CMH. Results: Over a two-months period, we identified 14.5 hours of unutilized operating room to reallocate. In the case of a random ''first come -first serve'' basis, the total earnings were 87,117 United States dollars (USD). Conversely, with a reallocation which prioritized procedures with a high CMH, it was possible to earn 140,444 USD (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Surgical activity may be one of the most profitable activities for hospitals, but a cost-effective management requires a comprehension of its cost profile. Reallocation of unused operating room time according to CMH may represent a simple, reproducible and reliable tool for elective cases on a waiting list. In our experience, it helped improving the operating suite cost-effectiveness.

Adverse events in anesthesia: Analysis of claims against anesthesiologists affiliated to an insurance fund in Colombia. Cross-sectional study / Eventos adversos en anestesia: Análisis de las reclamaciones contra anestesiólogos afiliados a un fondo de aseguramiento en Colombia. Estudio de corte transversal

Abstract Introduction: Prevention, identification, analysis and reduction of adverse events (AEs) are all activities designed to increase safety of care in the clinical setting. Closed claims reviews are a strategy that allows to identify patient safety issues. This study analyzes adverse events resulting in malpractice lawsuits against anesthesiologists affiliated to an insurance fund in Colombia between 2013-2019. Objective: To analyze adverse events in closed medicolegal lawsuits against anesthesiologists affiliated to an insurance fund between 2013-2019. Methods: Cross-sectional observational study. Convenience sampling was used, including all closed claims in which anesthesiologists affiliated to an insurance fund in Colombia were sued during the observation period. Variables associated with the occurrence of AEs were analyzed. Results: Overall, 71 claims were analyzed, of which 33.5% were due to anesthesia-related AEs. Adverse events were found more frequently among ASA I-II patients (78.9%), and in surgical procedures (95.8%). The highest number of adverse events occurred in plastic surgery (29.6%); the event with the highest proportion was patient death (43.7%). Flaws in clinical records and failure to comply with the standards were found in a substantial number of cases. Conclusions: When compared with a previously published study in the same population, an increase in ethical, disciplinary and administrative claims was found, driven by events not directly related to anesthesia. Most of the anesthesia-related events occurred in the operating room during surgical procedures in patients and procedures categorized as low risk, and most of them were preventable.

Resumen Introducción: La prevención, identificación, análisis y reducción de los eventos adversos (EA), son actividades direccionadas a incrementar la seguridad de la atención en el entorno clínico. El estudio de los casos cerrados es una estrategia que permite identificar problemas relacionados con la seguridad del paciente. En este estudio se analizan eventos adversos conducentes a procesos medicolegales cerrados contra anestesiólogos afiliados a un fondo de aseguramiento en Colombia entre 2013-2019. Objetivo: Analizar los eventos adversos en procesos medicolegales cerrados de anestesiólogos afiliados a un fondo de aseguramiento entre 2013-2019. Métodos: Estudio observacional de corte transversal. Se analizó una muestra a conveniencia en la que se incluyeron todos los casos cerrados en los que anestesiólogos afiliados a un fondo de aseguramiento en Colombia fueron objeto de reclamaciones en el período de observación. Se analizaron variables relacionadas con la presentación del EA. Resultados: Se analizaron 71 reclamaciones, de las cuales el 33,5 % fueron por EA relacionado con anestesia. Los eventos adversos se encontraron con mayor frecuencia en pacientes ASA I-II (78,9 %), y en procedimientos quirúrgicos (95,8 %). El mayor número de eventos adversos se presentó en cirugía plástica (29,6 %); el evento de mayor proporción fue el fallecimiento del paciente (43,7 %). En un importante número de casos se demostró fallos en el registro de la historia clínica e incumplimiento de normas. Conclusiones: En relación con un estudio publicado previamente en la misma población, se encuentra un incremento en los procesos éticos, disciplinarios y administrativos, motivados por eventos sin una relación directa con el acto anestésico. La mayoría de eventos adversos relacionados con anestesia se presentan en procedimientos quirúrgicos, en salas de cirugía, en pacientes y procedimientos catalogados como de bajo riesgo, y son en su mayoría prevenibles.

Contribution margin per hour of operating room to reallocate unutilized operating room time: a cost-effectiveness analysis.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Contribution margin per hour (CMH) has been proposed in healthcare systems to increase the profitability of operating suites. The aim of our study is to propose a simple and reproducible model to calculate CMH and to increase cost-effectiveness. METHODS: For the ten most commonly performed surgical procedures at our Institution, we prospectively collected their diagnosis-related group (DRG) reimbursement, variable costs and mean procedural time. We quantified the portion of total staffed operating room time to be reallocated with a minimal risk of overrun. Moreover, we calculated the total CMH with a random reallocation on a first come-first served basis. Finally, prioritizing procedures with higher CMH, we ran a simulation by calculating the total CMH. RESULTS: Over a two-months period, we identified 14.5 hours of unutilized operating room to reallocate. In the case of a random "first come-first serve" basis, the total earnings were 87,117 United States dollars (USD). Conversely, with a reallocation which prioritized procedures with a high CMH, it was possible to earn 140,444 USD (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Surgical activity may be one of the most profitable activities for hospitals, but a cost-effective management requires a comprehension of its cost profile. Reallocation of unused operating room time according to CMH may represent a simple, reproducible and reliable tool for elective cases on a waiting list. In our experience, it helped improving the operating suite cost-effectiveness.

Nursing Care during the Perioperative within the Surgical Context / Cuidado de enfermería durante el perioperatorio dentro del contexto quirúrgico / Cuidados de enfermagem no período perioperatório no contexto cirúrgico

Abstract The study describes basic nursing care during the perioperative. Introduces the origins of perioperative nursing, general care that must be practiced with patient in this context. During the preoperative, care related with risk assessment and preparation of patient from the emotional and physical point of view are important. The trans-operative is related with the anesthesia used, surgical position, preparation of the skin, maintenance of normothermia, among many others. The postoperative depends on the type of anesthesia and surgical procedure, emphasizing on airway permeability, hemodynamic stability, pain, and symptomatology being presented by patients until they are stable and suitable for transfer to another service or their home.

Resumen Se describen los cuidados de enfermería básicos durante el perioperatorio. Se presentan los orígenes de la enfermería perioperatoria, los cuidados generales que se deben tener con el paciente en este contexto. En el preoperatorio es importante los cuidados relacionados con la valoración del riesgo, la preparación del paciente desde el punto de vista emocional y físico. Durante el transoperatorio se relacionan con la anestesia utilizada, la posición quirúrgica, la preparación de la piel, el mantenimiento de la normotermia, entre muchos otros. En el posoperatorio dependen del tipo de anestesia y procedimiento quirúrgico, realizando énfasis en la permeabilidad de la vía aérea, la estabilidad hemodinámica, el dolor, y la sintomatología que va presentando el paciente hasta que este estable y apto para trasladarse a otro servicio o para su casa.

Resumo São descritos os cuidados básicos de enfermagem durante o período perioperatório. São apresentadas as origens da enfermagem perioperatória, bem como os cuidados gerais que devem ser tomados com o paciente nesse contexto. No pré-operatório, são importantes os cuidados relacionados à avaliação de risco e o preparo do paciente do ponto de vista emocional e físico. Durante o transoperatório, estão relacionados à anestesia utilizada, à posição cirúrgica, ao preparo da pele, à manutenção da normotermia, entre muitos outros. No pós-operatório, dependem do tipo de anestesia e procedimento cirúrgico, enfatizando a permeabilidade da via aérea, estabilidade hemodinâmica, dor e os sintomas que o paciente apresenta até que esteja estável e apto a se transferir para outro serviço ou para sua casa.

Predicting nursing leadership roles of patient safety in the operating room / Roles de liderazgo de enfermería que predicen la seguridad del paciente en el quirófano / Papéis de liderança em enfermagem preditores da segurança do doente no bloco operatório

Objective: to identify the leadership perceived by perioperative nurses and to determine the role of leadership predictors of patient safety in the operating room. Method: descriptive and explanatory study in a sample of 1,001 nurses, using the patient safety questionnaire in the operating room and Quinn's leadership instrument adapted to health. The IBM SPSS Statistics application, version 25.0, was used in the data processing. Result: all leadership dimensions were higher than the midpoint of the scale (M>4). A minimum value was observed in the role of Innovator (M=4.63) and maximum in the Producer (M=5.04). The regression models allowed pointing out that leadership roles are predictors of patient safety in the operating room, especially the roles Monitor, Producer and Facilitator. Conclusion: perioperative nurses have moderately positive perception of leadership exercise, indicating the need to promote the development of different leadership roles exercised by perioperative management nurses.

Objetivo: identificar el liderazgo percebido por las enfermeras perioperatorias y determinar el papel de los predictores de liderazgo de la seguridad del paciente en el quirófano. Método: estudio descriptivo y explicativo en una muestra de 1.001 enfermeras, utilizando el cuestionario de seguridad del paciente en el quirófano y el instrumento de liderazgo de Quinn adaptado a la salud. La aplicación IBM SPSS Statistics, versión 25.0, se utilizó en el procesamiento de datos. Resultado: todas las dimensiones de liderazgo fueron superiores al punto medio de la escala (M>4). Se observó un valor mínimo en el rol de Innovador (M=4,63) y máximo en el Productor (M=5,04). Los modelos de regresión permitieron señalar que los roles de liderazgo son predictores de la seguridad del paciente en el quirófano, especialmente los roles Monitor, Productor y Facilitador. Conclusión: las enfermeras perioperatorias tienen una percepción moderadamente positiva del ejercicio de liderazgo, indicando la necesidad de promover el desarrollo de diferentes roles de liderazgo ejercidos por las enfermeras administradoras de quirofano.

Objetivo: identificar a liderança percecionada pelos enfermeiros perioperatórios e determinar os papéis de liderança preditores da segurança do doente no bloco operatório. Método: estudo descritivo e explicativo numa amostra de 1.001 enfermeiros, com recurso ao questionário de segurança do doente no bloco operatório e ao instrumento de liderança de Quinn adaptado à saúde. No tratamento de dados utilizou-se a aplicação IBM SPSS Statistics, versão 25.0. Resultado: todas as dimensões de liderança obtiveram valor superior ao ponto médio da escala (M>4). Observado um valor mínimo no papel de Inovador (M=4,63) e máximo no Produtor (M=5,04). Os modelos de regressão permitiram salientar que os papéis de liderança são preditores da segurança do doente no bloco operatório, destacando-se os papéis Monitor, Produtor e Facilitador. Conclusão: os enfermeiros perioperatórios têm perceção moderadamente positiva do exercício da liderança, indiciando a necessidade de se promover o desenvolvimento dos diferentes papéis de liderança exercidos pelos enfermeiros gestores perioperatórios.

Fatores que interferem no tempo de intervalo entre cirurgias: estudo observacional / Factors that interfere in the interval time between surgeries: an observational study / Factores que interfieren en el intervalo de tiempo entre cirugías: estudio observacional

RESUMO Objetivo: investigar o tempo de intervalo entre as cirurgias e fatores que podem influenciar esse processo. Método: estudo quantitativo, observacional, transversal, desenvolvido em três centros cirúrgicos de um hospital de grande porte do Sul brasileiro. Coleta em janeiro e fevereiro de 2020, por observação do intervalo entre cirurgias guiadas por roteiro. Análise dos dados por estatística descritiva, correlação e análise fatorial. Resultados: o tempo médio de turnover foi 37 minutos. As variáveis: desmontagem (r=0,540, P<0,001 e r=0,406, P<0,001), limpeza (r=0,584, P<0,001) e montagem (r=0,689, P<0,001) relacionaram-se positiva e moderadamente ao turnover. O intervalo foi maior com pacientes de unidades de internação do que de origem ambulatorial, e após cirurgias de pequeno porte era menor do que médio e grande porte. Conclusão: oportunizam-se reflexões sobre processos do centro cirúrgico. Serão úteis no planejamento, implementação e gestão desse setor.

ABSTRACT Objective: to investigate the interval time between surgeries and factors that can influence this process. Method: a quantitative, observational and cross-sectional study carried out in three surgical centers of a large-sized hospital in southern Brazil. Collection took place in January and February 2020, by observing the interval between script-guided surgeries. Data analysis was performed by means of descriptive statistics, correlation and factor analysis. Results: the mean turnover time was 37 minutes. The disassembly (r=0.540, p<0.001 and r=0.406, p<0.001), cleaning (r=0.584, p<0.001) and assembly (r=0.689, p<0.001) variables were positively and moderately related to turnover. The interval was longer with patients coming from hospitalization units than from outpatient services and, after minor surgeries, the time was shorter than in medium-sized and major surgeries. Conclusion: reflections on surgical center processes are provided. They will be useful in planning, implementing and managing this sector.

RESUMEN Objetivo: investigar el intervalo de tiempo entre las cirugías y los factores que pueden influir en este proceso. Método: estudio cuantitativo, observacional, transversal, realizado en tres centros quirúrgicos de un gran hospital del sur de Brasil. La recolección se realizó en enero y febrero de 2020, mediante la observación del intervalo entre cirugías orientada por una guía. El análisis de datos mediante estadística descriptiva, correlación y análisis factorial. Resultados: el tiempo promedio de turnover fue de 37 minutos. Las variables: desmontaje (r=0,540, P<0,001 y r=0,406, P<0,001), limpieza (r=0,584, P<0,001) y montaje (r=0,689, P<0,001) se relacionaron positiva y moderadamente con el turnover. El intervalo fue mayor con los pacientes de las unidades de hospitalización que con los pacientes ambulatorios, y fue menor después de las cirugías de baja complejidad que de las de mediana y gran complejidad. Conclusión: se aportan reflexiones sobre los procesos del centro quirúrgico. Serán útiles en la planificación, implementación y gestión de este sector.

Damage control surgery for thoracic outlet vascular injuries: the new resuscitative median sternotomy plus REBOA.

Thoracic vascular trauma is associated with high mortality and is the second most common cause of death in patients with trauma following head injuries. Less than 25% of patients with a thoracic vascular injury arrive alive to the hospital and more than 50% die within the first 24 hours. Thoracic trauma with the involvement of the great vessels is a surgical challenge due to the complex and restricted anatomy of these structures and its association with adjacent organ damage. This article aims to delineate the experience obtained in the surgical management of thoracic vascular injuries via the creation of a practical algorithm that includes basic principles of damage control surgery. We have been able to show that the early application of a resuscitative median sternotomy together with a zone 1 resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) in hemodynamically unstable patients with thoracic outlet vascular injuries improves survival by providing rapid stabilization of central aortic pressure and serving as a bridge to hemorrhage control. Damage control surgery principles should also be implemented when indicated, followed by definitive repair once the correction of the lethal diamond has been achieved. To this end, we have developed a six-step management algorithm that illustrates the surgical care of patients with thoracic outlet vascular injuries according to the American Association of the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) classification.

El trauma vascular torácico está asociado con una alta mortalidad y es la segunda causa más común de muerte en pacientes con trauma después del trauma craneoencefálico. Se estima que menos del 25% de los pacientes con una lesión vascular torácica alcanzan a llegar con vida para recibir atención hospitalaria y más del 50% fallecen en las primeras 24 horas. El trauma torácico penetrante con compromiso de los grandes vasos es un problema quirúrgico dado a su severidad y la asociación con lesiones a órganos adyacentes. El objetivo de este artículo es presentar la experiencia en el manejo quirúrgico de las lesiones del opérculo torácico con la creación de un algoritmo de manejo quirúrgico en seis pasos prácticos de seguir basados en la clasificación de la AAST. que incluye los principios básicos del control de daños. La esternotomía mediana de resucitación junto con la colocación de un balón de resucitación de oclusión aortica (Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta - REBOA) en zona 1 permiten un control primario de la hemorragia y mejoran la sobrevida de los pacientes con trauma del opérculo torácico e inestabilidad hemodinámica.

Hybrid trauma service: on the leading edge of damage Control.

Trauma damage control seeks to limit life-threatening bleeding. Sequential diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are the current standard. Hybrid Room have reduced hemostasis time by integrating different specialties and technologies. Hybrid Rooms seek to control bleeding in an operating room equipped with specialized personnel and advanced technology including angiography, tomography, eFAST, radiography, endoscopy, infusers, cell retrievers, REBOA, etc. Trauma Hybrid Service is a concept that describes a vertical work scheme that begins with the activation of Trauma Code when admitting a severely injured patient, initiating a continuous resuscitation process led by the trauma surgeon who guides transfer to imaging, angiography and surgery rooms according to the patient's condition and the need for specific interventions. Hybrid rooms integrate different diagnostic and therapeutic tools in one same room, reducing the attention time and increasing all interventions effectiveness.

El control de daños en trauma busca limitar el sangrado que amenaza la vida. El enfoque diagnóstico y terapéutico secuenciales son el estándar actual. Las salas híbridas que integran especialidades y tecnologías han reducido el tiempo de hemostasia. Las salas híbridas buscan controlar el sangrado en un quirófano equipado con personal especializado y tecnología de punta como sistemas de angiografía, tomografía, eFAST, radiografía, endoscopia, infusores, recuperadores de células, REBOA, etc. El concepto del servicio hibrido de atención de trauma integra un trabajo vertical que inicia con la activación del código de trauma al admitir un paciente traumatizado grave, iniciando los esfuerzos de reanimación dirigida por el cirujano de trauma que orienta el traslado a salas de imágenes, angiografía y cirugía según la condición del paciente y la necesidad de intervenciones específicas. Las salas hibridas le permite al cirujano de trauma tener todas estas herramientas tanto diagnosticas como terapéuticas al alcance de una sola sala, reduciendo el tiempo de atención y aumentando la efectividad de las intervenciones realizadas.

Hybrid trauma service: on the leading edge of damage Control / Servicio de trauma hibrido: a la vanguardia del control de daños

Abstract Trauma damage control seeks to limit life-threatening bleeding. Sequential diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are the current standard. Hybrid Room have reduced hemostasis time by integrating different specialties and technologies. Hybrid Rooms seek to control bleeding in an operating room equipped with specialized personnel and advanced technology including angiography, tomography, eFAST, radiography, endoscopy, infusers, cell retrievers, REBOA, etc. Trauma Hybrid Service is a concept that describes a vertical work scheme that begins with the activation of Trauma Code when admitting a severely injured patient, initiating a continuous resuscitation process led by the trauma surgeon who guides transfer to imaging, angiography and surgery rooms according to the patient's condition and the need for specific interventions. Hybrid rooms integrate different diagnostic and therapeutic tools in one same room, reducing the attention time and increasing all interventions effectiveness.

Resumen El control de daños en trauma busca limitar el sangrado que amenaza la vida. El enfoque diagnóstico y terapéutico secuenciales son el estándar actual. Las salas híbridas que integran especialidades y tecnologías han reducido el tiempo de hemostasia. Las salas híbridas buscan controlar el sangrado en un quirófano equipado con personal especializado y tecnología de punta como sistemas de angiografía, tomografía, eFAST, radiografía, endoscopia, infusores, recuperadores de células, REBOA, etc. El concepto del servicio hibrido de atención de trauma integra un trabajo vertical que inicia con la activación del código de trauma al admitir un paciente traumatizado grave, iniciando los esfuerzos de reanimación dirigida por el cirujano de trauma que orienta el traslado a salas de imágenes, angiografía y cirugía según la condición del paciente y la necesidad de intervenciones específicas. Las salas hibridas le permite al cirujano de trauma tener todas estas herramientas tanto diagnosticas como terapéuticas al alcance de una sola sala, reduciendo el tiempo de atención y aumentando la efectividad de las intervenciones realizadas.

Damage control surgery for thoracic outlet vascular injuries: the new resuscitative median sternotomy plus REBOA / Cirugía de control de daños para lesiones del opérculo torácico: nuevo abordaje mediante esternotomía mediana y REBOA

Abstract Thoracic vascular trauma is associated with high mortality and is the second most common cause of death in patients with trauma following head injuries. Less than 25% of patients with a thoracic vascular injury arrive alive to the hospital and more than 50% die within the first 24 hours. Thoracic trauma with the involvement of the great vessels is a surgical challenge due to the complex and restricted anatomy of these structures and its association with adjacent organ damage. This article aims to delineate the experience obtained in the surgical management of thoracic vascular injuries via the creation of a practical algorithm that includes basic principles of damage control surgery. We have been able to show that the early application of a resuscitative median sternotomy together with a zone 1 resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) in hemodynamically unstable patients with thoracic outlet vascular injuries improves survival by providing rapid stabilization of central aortic pressure and serving as a bridge to hemorrhage control. Damage control surgery principles should also be implemented when indicated, followed by definitive repair once the correction of the lethal diamond has been achieved. To this end, we have developed a six-step management algorithm that illustrates the surgical care of patients with thoracic outlet vascular injuries according to the American Association of the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) classification.

Resumen El trauma vascular torácico está asociado con una alta mortalidad y es la segunda causa más común de muerte en pacientes con trauma después del trauma craneoencefálico. Se estima que menos del 25% de los pacientes con una lesión vascular torácica alcanzan a llegar con vida para recibir atención hospitalaria y más del 50% fallecen en las primeras 24 horas. El trauma torácico penetrante con compromiso de los grandes vasos es un problema quirúrgico dado a su severidad y la asociación con lesiones a órganos adyacentes. El objetivo de este artículo es presentar la experiencia en el manejo quirúrgico de las lesiones del opérculo torácico con la creación de un algoritmo de manejo quirúrgico en seis pasos prácticos de seguir basados en la clasificación de la AAST. que incluye los principios básicos del control de daños. La esternotomía mediana de resucitación junto con la colocación de un balón de resucitación de oclusión aortica (Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta - REBOA) en zona 1 permiten un control primario de la hemorragia y mejoran la sobrevida de los pacientes con trauma del opérculo torácico e inestabilidad hemodinámica.

Preparação de um centro cirúrgico do Nordeste do Brasil para cirurgias durante a pandemia da COVID-19 / Preparation of a surgical center in Northeast Brazil for surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic / Preparación de un centro quirúrgico de Noreste de Brasil para cirugías durante el pandemia de COVID-19

Objetivo: Relatar a experiência da preparação do centro cirúrgico de um hospital universitário brasileiro para o atendimento de cirurgias em pacientes suspeitos e confirmados de COVID-19. Método: Relato da experiência do centro cirúrgico de um hospital universitário do Nordeste do Brasil, em março e abril de 2020, para o atendimento durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Resultados: A implementação do protocolo de atendimento a pacientes suspeitos e confirmados de COVID-19 foi realizada por meio da sua elaboração por um time de profissionais norteados por diretrizes nacionais e internacionais, treinamentos e atualizações. Os ciclos de aprimoramento permitiram que o protocolo fosse aperfeiçoado ao longo dos dois meses relatados. Barreiras e facilitadores para o processo são discutidos e estratégias são elaboradas para adequações possíveis. Conclusão: Houve adequação de protocolos assistenciais relacionados à rotina de fluxo de pacientes e da assistência em sala operatória no intuito de melhor atender os pacientes e reduzir os riscos de contaminação de outros pacientes e profissionais.

Objective: To report the experience of preparing the operating room of a Brazilian university hospital for surgeries for patients suspected and confirmed for COVID-19. Method: Experience report of the operating room of a university hospital in Northeast Brazil, conducted in March and April 2020, for care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: The implementation of the care protocol for suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 was carried out through its elaboration by a team of professionals based on national and international guidelines, training and updates. Improvement cycles allowed the protocol to be refined over the two months reported. Barriers and facilitators to the process are discussed and strategies are drawn up for possible adjustments. Conclusion: There was an adaptation of care protocols related to the routine of patient flow and care in the operating room to better serve patients and reduce the risk of contamination of other patients and professionals.

Objetivo: Informar la experiencia de la preparación del centro quirúrgico de un hospital universitario brasileño para la atención de cirugías en pacientes sospechosos y confirmados de COVID-19. Método: Informe de la experiencia del centro quirúrgico de un hospital universitario del Noreste del Brasil, en marzo y abril de 2020, para la atención durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Resultados: La implementación del protocolo de la atención a los pacientes sospechosos y confirmados con COVID fue llevada a través de la elaboración por un equipo de profesionales guiados por las directrices nacionales e internacionales, entrenamientos y actualizaciones. Los ciclos de mejora permitieron mejorar el protocolo durante los dos meses informados. Las barreras y los facilitadores para el proceso se discuten, y las estrategias son elaboradas para los ajustes posibles. Conclusión: Se adecuaron protocolos asistenciales relacionados a la rutina del flujo de pacientes y de la asistencia en centro quirúrgico, con la intención de atender mejor a los pacientes y reducir los riesgos de la contaminación de otros pacientes y profesionales.

Clima de seguridad del paciente en cuatro servicios quirúrgicos de Santander / Patient Safety Climate in four Santander surgical units

Resumen Introducción: Conocer la percepción del clima de seguridad al interior de los servicios quirúrgicos es una tarea importante para establecer acciones que reduzcan el riesgo de eventos adversos durante la atención del paciente. Objetivo: Caracterizar el clima de seguridad en los servicios quirúrgicos de cuatro instituciones de salud de Santander. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional de corte transversal. Se aplicó el instrumento Hospital Survey on Patient Safety. Los resultados se reportaron como los promedios de repuestas positivas y negativas. Se analizaron las características asociadas a las dimensiones con mayores puntajes de percepción negativa. Resultados: Participaron 164 trabajadores. Las dimensiones con mayor percepción positiva fueron prácticas seguras (84 %), dotación de personal (83,2 %) y aprendizaje organizacional (78,4 %). Las dimensiones con percepción desfavorable fueron respuesta no punitiva al error (40,2 %), carga de trabajo (51,7 %), comunicación (54,3 %) y transiciones y transferencias entre servicios (58,1 %). Se encontró asociación entre una baja percepción en las transiciones y transferencias entre servicios con la contratación por prestación de servicios y con el cargo Médico Especialista y Anestesiólogo. Los bajos puntajes en comunicación se asociaron a la contratación gremial. No se encontraron factores asociados para las dimensiones respuesta no punitiva al error y carga de trabajo. Conclusiones: La percepción sobre clima seguridad en general es considerada positiva, aunque existen oportunidades de mejora. Los factores como tipo de contratación y cargo se asociaron a una percepción negativa de clima de seguridad. Los trabajadores se sienten juzgados al reportar eventos adversos.

Abstract Introduction: Knowing the perception of the safety climate within surgical services has become an important task to establish actions that reduce the risk of suffering adverse events during patient care. Objective: To characterize the safety climate in the surgical services of four health institutions in Santander. Materials and methods: Observational cross-sectional study. The Hospital Survey on Patient Safety instrument was applied. The results were reported as the means of positive and negative responses. The characteristics associated with the dimensions with the highest negative perception scores were analyzed. Results: 164 workers participated. The dimensions with the highest positive perception were safe practices (84 %), staffing (83.2 %) and organizational learning (78.4 %); Dimensions with unfavorable perception were non-punitive response to error (40.2 %), workload (51.7 %), communication (54.3 %) and transitions and transfers between services (58.1 %). Association between a low perception in transitions and transfers between services with contracting for the provision of services and with the position of Specialist (Physician and Anesthesiologist) was found. Low scores in communication were associated with union hiring. No associated factors were found for the non-punitive response to error and workload dimensions. Conclusions In general, the perception of safety climate is considered positive, although there are opportunities for improvement. Factors such as type of hiring and position were more associated with negative perception. Workers feel judged when reporting adverse events.