Retrospective study of secondary implantation of retroiridial fixation lenses in patients without capsular support: functional results and complications.

INTRODUCTION: The correction of aphakia when there is no adequate capsular support remains a therapeutic challenge. The use of retroiridial fixation lenses has been extended given their lower complication rate compared to other available options. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective study including all cases operated with an Artisan® retropupillary aphakia implant. RESULTS: 33 eyes were included out of a total of 28 patients. The follow-up period has been 38.55 months (1-96). 32.3% had a lens dislocation and 67.7% had an intraocular lens dislocation. The previous mean best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 1.18 ± 0.79 logMAR and post-intervention 0.36 ± 0.62 (p < 0.01). 93.8% of the patients presented a final BCVA equal to or better and 62.5% an improvement of 3 or more lines. The most frequent complication was corectopia (31.3%) and hypotony in the immediate postoperative period (21.9%). An epiretinal membrane (ERM) developed in 18.8% and cystic macular oedema (CME) in 9.4%. The presence of complications in the postoperative period did not statistically influence the final BCVA. CONCLUSIONS: The retropupillary Artisan® lens allows the correction of aphakia with satisfactory visual results and a low rate of complications.

Estudio retrospectivo de implante secundario de lentes de fijación retroiridiana en pacientes sin soporte capsular: resultados funcionales y complicaciones / Retrospective study of secondary implantation of retroiridial fixation lenses in patients without capsular support: functional results and complications

Introducción La corrección de la afaquia en ausencia de un soporte capsular adecuado sigue suponiendo un reto terapéutico. Se ha extendido el uso de las lentes de fijación retroiridiana dada su menor tasa de complicaciones con respecto a otras opciones disponibles. Material y métodos Se realizó un estudio restrospectivo incluyendo todos los casos intervenidos con un implante Artisan® Afaquia retropupilar en un centro de tercer nivel. Resultados Se incluyeron 33 ojos de un total de 28 pacientes. El periodo de seguimiento ha sido de 38,55 meses (1-96). Un 32,3% tenían una luxación del cristalino y un 67,7% de la lente intraocular. La mejor agudeza visual corregida (MAVC) media previa fue 1,18 ± 0,79 logMAR y post intervención de 0,36 ± 0,62 (p < 0,01). El 93,8% de los pacientes presentó una MAVC final igual o mejor a la previa y el 62,5% una mejoría de 3 o más líneas. La complicación más frecuente fue la corectopia (31,3%) y la hipotonía transitoria en el postoperatorio inmediato (21,9%). En un 18,8% se desarrolló una membrana epirretiniana (MER) y en un 9,4% edema macular (EM). La presencia de complicaciones en el postoperatorio no influyó de forma estadísticamente significativa la MAVC final. Conclusiones La lente Artisan® retropupilar permite corregir la afaquia con resultados visuales satisfactorios y con una reducida tasa de complicaciones (AU)

Introduction The correction of aphakia when there is no adequate capsular support remains a therapeutic challenge. The use of retroiridial fixation lenses has been extended given their lower complication rate compared to other available options. Material and method Retrospective study including all cases operated with an Artisan® retropupillary aphakia implant. Results 33 eyes were included out of a total of 28 patients. The follow-up period has been 38.55 months (1-96). 32.3% had a lens dislocation and 67.7% had an intraocular lens dislocation. The previous mean best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 1.18 ± 0.79 logMAR and post-intervention 0.36 ± 0.62 (p < 0.01). 93.8% of the patients presented a final BCVA equal to or better and 62.5% an improvement of 3 or more lines. The most frequent complication was corectopia (31.3%) and hypotony in the immediate postoperative period (21.9%). An epiretinal membrane (ERM) developed in 18.8% and cystic macular oedema (CME) in 9.4%. The presence of complications in the postoperative period did not statistically influence the final BCVA. Conclusions The retropupillary Artisan® lens allows the correction of aphakia with satisfactory visual results and a low rate of complications (AU)

Susac syndrome: The importance of an early diagnosis.

A 38-year-old man who attended the emergency department with headache, accompanied by vomiting, bradypsychia and gait instability, for which he was admitted to Neurology for study. During his admission, he began to present bilateral hearing loss and blurred vision in the left eye, with areas of arterial occlusion and hyperfluorescence of the arterial wall being observed in the ophthalmological examination. As a result, he was diagnosed with Susac syndrome. He was treated with systemic corticosteroids, as well as with rituximab and subsequently, with intravenous immunoglobulins and mycophenolate mofetil. The patient managed to preserve visual acuity, with gait instability and bilateral hearing loss as sequelae. Early diagnosis of Susac syndrome is important, because a delay in the start of treatment can lead to irreversible sequelae such as deafness, blindness or neurological involvement.

Síndrome de Susac: la importancia de un diagnóstico precoz / Susac syndrome: The importance of an early diagnosis

Varón de 38 años que acude a urgencias con cefalea, acompañada de vómitos, bradipsiquia e inestabilidad de la marcha, por lo que ingresa en neurología para estudio. Durante el ingreso, comienza con hipoacusia bilateral y visión borrosa en el ojo izquierdo, apreciándose en la exploración oftalmológica áreas de oclusión arterial e hiperfluorescencia de la pared arterial, por lo que es diagnosticado de síndrome de Susac. Se realiza tratamiento con corticoides sistémicos, así como con rituximab, y posteriormente con inmunoglobulinas intravenosas y micofenolato de mofetilo. El paciente consigue preservar la agudeza visual y presenta como secuelas, inestabilidad de la marcha y pérdida de audición bilateral. El diagnóstico precoz del síndrome de Susac es importante, porque un retraso en el inicio del tratamiento puede dar lugar a secuelas irreversibles como sordera, ceguera o afectación neurológica (AU)

A 38-year-old man who attended the emergency department with headache, accompanied by vomiting, bradypsychia and gait instability, for which he was admitted to Neurology for study. During his admission, he began to present bilateral hearing loss and blurred vision in the left eye, with areas of arterial occlusion and hyperfluorescence of the arterial wall being observed in the ophthalmological examination. As a result, he was diagnosed with Susac syndrome. He was treated with systemic corticosteroids, as well as with rituximab and subsequently, with intravenous immunoglobulins and mycophenolate mofetil. The patient managed to preserve visual acuity, with gait instability and bilateral hearing loss as sequelae. Early diagnosis of Susac syndrome is important, because a delay in the start of treatment can lead to irreversible sequelae such as deafness, blindness or neurological involvement (AU)

Rituximab intralesional como tratamiento de linfoma folicular primario de conjuntiva recidivante / Intralesional rituximab in primary conjunctival follicular lymphoma relapsed

Caso clínico: Mujer de 49 años que presenta recidiva de un linfoma folicular (LF) primario de conjuntiva. Se realiza inyección subconjuntival de rituximab intralesional de 6mg/ml, semanalmente durante 4 semanas, seguido de una administración mensual durante 6 meses. Tras la primera inyección se observa disminución del tejido linfoide. A los 10 meses del seguimiento no se observa recidiva de linfoma ni se aprecian efectos adversos. Discusión: Rituximab intralesional como tratamiento del LF primario de conjuntiva resultó efectivo y seguro, por lo que podría ser una alternativa a otras opciones terapéuticas convencionales como la radioterapia o la quimioterapia (AU)

Clinical case: A 49-year-old woman experienced a local relapse of a primary follicular lymphoma (FL) of the conjunctiva. She received 4 weekly intra-lesional injections followed by 6 monthly injections of rituximab (6mg/ml). A clinical response was achieved after first injection. No adverse ocular event or signs of lymphoma relapse were seen after 10 months of follow-up. Discussion: Intralesional administration of rituximab for treating primary FL of the conjunctiva was an effective and safe therapeutic option; therefore it could be an alternative to other conventional treatments, such as radiotherapy or chemotherapy (AU)

Intralesional rituximab in primary conjunctival follicular lymphoma relapsed. / Rituximab intralesional como tratamiento de linfoma folicular primario de conjuntiva recidivante.

CLINICAL CASE: A 49-year-old woman experienced a local relapse of a primary follicular lymphoma (FL) of the conjunctiva. She received 4 weekly intra-lesional injections followed by 6 monthly injections of rituximab (6mg/ml). A clinical response was achieved after first injection. No adverse ocular event or signs of lymphoma relapse were seen after 10 months of follow-up. DISCUSSION: Intralesional administration of rituximab for treating primary FL of the conjunctiva was an effective and safe therapeutic option; therefore it could be an alternative to other conventional treatments, such as radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

Análisis de un programa de teleoftalmología para el cribado de retinopatía diabética en área rural tras cinco años / Five-year experience of tele-ophthalmology for diabetic retinopathy screening in a rural population

OBJETIVO: Estudiar la prevalencia de retinopatía diabética (RD) y los factores de riesgo asociados en la población incluida en un programa de teleoftalmología en área rural. Evaluar la capacidad diagnóstica de RD de los médicos de atención primaria (MAP) y su correcta coordinación con los oftalmólogos, cuantificando el ahorro generado. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional transversal de una muestra aleatoria de 394 pacientes incluidos en el programa de teleoftalmología desde enero de 2010 a enero de 2015. Analizamos características clínicas, hallazgos de RD en las retinografías y la correcta derivación de imágenes por los MAP al servicio de oftalmología según los criterios establecidos: RD moderada o severa, baja agudeza visual (AV), mala calidad de imagen y presión intraocular (PIO) > 22 mmHg. Análisis estadístico con SPSS. Pruebas t de Student y χ 2. RESULTADOS: La prevalencia de RD fue del 12,1%. Los pacientes con hemoglobina glucosilada > 7,68% o tratados con combinación de antidiabéticos orales e insulina presentaron mayor riesgo de RD (p < 0,05). El 43,3% de los pacientes derivados correctamente a oftalmología presentaban retinopatía moderada o severa. Los pacientes no derivados a oftalmología de forma correcta pasaron de un 91,7% en 2010 a un 98,6% en 2014. Estimamos un ahorro global de 152.550,45€. CONCLUSIONES: El programa de teleoftalmología resulta útil como cribado de RD. Los MAP son capaces de discriminar los pacientes que requieren valoración oftalmológica, evitando consultas presenciales y generando ahorro

OBJECTIVE: To identify the prevalence and risk factors of diabetic retinopathy (DR) among rural inhabitants included in a tele-ophthalmology program. To analyse diagnostic accuracy among primary care physicians, concordance with ophthalmologists, and financial savings. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An observational randomised study was conducted on 394 patients included in a tele-ophthalmology program (from January 2010 to January 2015). An analysis was performed on the clinical characteristics, DR findings in retinography images, and correspondence between the request for a second interpretation by an ophthalmologist, and previously established criteria for it: presence of moderate to severe DR, vision loss, poor image quality and/or intraocular pressure > 22 mmHg. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS program (Student t and χ 2 tests). RESULTS: DR prevalence was 12.1%. Patients with glycosylated haemoglobin values > 7.68% or those treated with a combination of insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs showed a higher risk of DR (P < .05). 43.3% of patients correctly referred to ophthalmologists showed moderate to severe DR. Unnecessary referrals to specialists were improved from 91.7% in 2010 to 98.6% in 2014. It is estimated that the program has made a total saving of €152,550.45. CONCLUSIONS: Tele-ophthalmology programs are a useful tool in DR screening. Primary care physicians are able to distinguish patients who need specialist care, avoiding unnecessary referrals to ophthalmologists, and saving costs

Utilidad del índice de complejidad quirúrgica en el proceso de cirugía de catarata / Usefulness of surgical complexity classification index in cataract surgery process

OBJETIVO: Evaluar la utilidad del índice de complejidad quirúrgica (ICQ) como indicador de la dificultad técnica esperable en la cirugía de catarata. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio retrospectivo de intervenciones de catarata realizadas entre enero de 2013 y diciembre de 2014. Se realizó muestreo aleatorizado simple y se obtuvo un tamaño muestral representativo de 159 pacientes (p = 0,5, precisión 10%, seguridad 95%). Se analizó el registro y valor del ICQ en la historia clínica electrónica (HCE), la presencia de pseudoexfoliación (PSX), el cumplimiento de criterios de inclusión en lista de espera quirúrgica (LEQ) y los resultados funcionales. Se clasificó el ICQ en 7 categorías (rango: 1-4) según factores predictivos de dificultad técnica, que se estimó de forma indirecta a través del tiempo quirúrgico (TQ). Se utilizó el programa SPSS aplicando t de Student y chi-cuadrado para la comparación de grupos. RESULTADOS: La prevalencia de PSX fue del 18,2% (IC 95%: 11,9-24,5). El 96,8% de los pacientes cumplía alguno de los criterios para su inclusión en LEQ y el 98,1% experimentaron una ganancia visual final ≥2 líneas, considerados ambos indicadores de calidad del proceso de catarata. El ICQ se había registrado en la HCE del 98,1% de los pacientes, y se agrupó para el estudio en 2 categorías: alta y baja complejidad quirúrgica. Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la distribución del TQ en función del ICQ asignado (p < 0,005) y la presencia de PSX (p < 0,005). CONCLUSIONES: El ICQ permite estimar la complejidad técnica de la cirugía de catarata en términos de duración de la intervención, lo que facilita la programación quirúrgica, especialmente en aquellas áreas con alta prevalencia de PSX, en las que el riesgo teórico de complicaciones es mayor

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the usefulness of surgical complexity classification index (SCCI) to predict the degree of surgical difficulty in cataract surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective study includes data collected between January 2013 and December 2014 from patients who underwent cataract extraction by phacoemulsification at our hospital. A sample size of 159 patients was obtained by simple random sampling (P=.5, 10% accuracy, 95% confidence). The main variables were: recording and value of SCCI in electronic medical record (EMR), presence of exfoliation syndrome (XFS), criteria for inclusion in surgical waiting list (SWL), and functional results. SCCI was classified into 7 categories (range: 1-4) according to predictors of technical difficulty, which was indirectly estimated in terms of surgical time (ST). All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS v15.0 statistical software. RESULTS: Prevalence of XFS was 18.2% (95%CI: 11.9-24.5). In terms of quality indicators in the cataract surgery process, 96.8% of patients met at least one of the criteria to be included in SWL, and 98.1% gained ≥2 Snellen lines. The SCCI was recorded in EMR of 98.1% patients, and it was grouped for study into 2 categories: High and low surgical complexity. Statistically significant differences in the distribution of ST were found depending on the assigned SCCI (P<.005) and the presence of XFS (P<.005). CONCLUSIONS: The SCCI enables to estimate the degree of surgical complexity in terms of ST in cataract surgery, which is especially useful in those areas with high prevalence of XFS, because of the higher theoretical risk of surgical complications

Usefulness of surgical complexity classification index in cataract surgery process. / Utilidad del índice de complejidad quirúrgica en el proceso de cirugía de catarata.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the usefulness of surgical complexity classification index (SCCI) to predict the degree of surgical difficulty in cataract surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective study includes data collected between January 2013 and December 2014 from patients who underwent cataract extraction by phacoemulsification at our hospital. A sample size of 159 patients was obtained by simple random sampling (P=.5, 10% accuracy, 95% confidence). The main variables were: recording and value of SCCI in electronic medical record (EMR), presence of exfoliation syndrome (XFS), criteria for inclusion in surgical waiting list (SWL), and functional results. SCCI was classified into 7 categories (range: 1-4) according to predictors of technical difficulty, which was indirectly estimated in terms of surgical time (ST). All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS v15.0 statistical software. RESULTS: Prevalence of XFS was 18.2% (95%CI: 11.9-24.5). In terms of quality indicators in the cataract surgery process, 96.8% of patients met at least one of the criteria to be included in SWL, and 98.1% gained ≥2 Snellen lines. The SCCI was recorded in EMR of 98.1% patients, and it was grouped for study into 2 categories: High and low surgical complexity. Statistically significant differences in the distribution of ST were found depending on the assigned SCCI (P<.005) and the presence of XFS (P<.005). CONCLUSIONS: The SCCI enables to estimate the degree of surgical complexity in terms of ST in cataract surgery, which is especially useful in those areas with high prevalence of XFS, because of the higher theoretical risk of surgical complications.

Five-year experience of tele-ophthalmology for diabetic retinopathy screening in a rural population. / Análisis de un programa de teleoftalmología para el cribado de retinopatía diabética en área rural tras cinco años.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the prevalence and risk factors of diabetic retinopathy (DR) among rural inhabitants included in a tele-ophthalmology program. To analyse diagnostic accuracy among primary care physicians, concordance with ophthalmologists, and financial savings. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An observational randomised study was conducted on 394 patients included in a tele-ophthalmology program (from January 2010 to January 2015). An analysis was performed on the clinical characteristics, DR findings in retinography images, and correspondence between the request for a second interpretation by an ophthalmologist, and previously established criteria for it: presence of moderate to severe DR, vision loss, poor image quality and/or intraocular pressure >22mmHg. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS program (Student t and χ(2) tests). RESULTS: DR prevalence was 12.1%. Patients with glycosylated haemoglobin values >7.68% or those treated with a combination of insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs showed a higher risk of DR (P<.05). 43.3% of patients correctly referred to ophthalmologists showed moderate to severe DR. Unnecessary referrals to specialists were improved from 91.7% in 2010 to 98.6% in 2014. It is estimated that the program has made a total saving of €152,550.45. CONCLUSIONS: Tele-ophthalmology programs are a useful tool in DR screening. Primary care physicians are able to distinguish patients who need specialist care, avoiding unnecessary referrals to ophthalmologists, and saving costs.

Oclusión de arteria central retiniana tras facoemulsificación con anestesia peribulbar: hipótesis patogénicas / Central retinal artery occlusion after phacoemulsification under peribulbar anaesthesia: Pathogenic hypothesis

CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 77 años, intervenido de catarata en ojo derecho bajo anestesia peribulbar, sin complicaciones. Al día siguiente presenta edema palpebral severo con empeoramiento progresivo, secundario a reacción alérgica no conocida a la povidona yodada. A los 5 días presenta una resolución del cuadro alérgico, detectándose amaurosis y mancha rojo cereza. El eco-Doppler de troncos supraaórticos y el angio-TAC confirman una estenosis del 80% de la arteria carótida interna ipsilateral. DISCUSIÓN: Las oclusiones vasculares retinianas constituyen una complicación infrecuente de la anestesia loco-regional orbitaria. Su aparición obliga a descartar causas subyacentes, como enfermedad carotídea, así como a reflexionar sobre los factores locales o sistémicos que han colaborado en su aparición

CLINICAL CASE: A 77-year-old patient had uneventful cataract surgery in the right eye under peribulbar anaesthesia. The next day, a severe and progressive eyelid swelling was noted, caused by an unknown allergic reaction to povidone-iodine. The allergic signs dissapeared by the fifth day, but amaurosis and a cherry-red spot were detected. Doppler ultrasound and CT angiography confirmed an 80% ipsilateral internal carotid artery stenosis. DISCUSSION: Retinal vascular occlusion after orbital loco-regional anaesthesia is rare. When this complication occurs, carotid disease, and local or systemic factors, should be evaluated

Central retinal artery occlusion after phacoemulsification under peribulbar anaesthesia: Pathogenic hypothesis.

CLINICAL CASE: A 77-year-old patient had uneventful cataract surgery in the right eye under peribulbar anaesthesia. The next day, a severe and progressive eyelid swelling was noted, caused by an unknown allergic reaction to povidone-iodine. The allergic signs dissapeared by the fifth day, but amaurosis and a cherry-red spot were detected. Doppler ultrasound and CT angiography confirmed an 80% ipsilateral internal carotid artery stenosis. DISCUSSION: Retinal vascular occlusion after orbital loco-regional anaesthesia is rare. When this complication occurs, carotid disease, and local or systemic factors, should be evaluated.

[Intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide use in diffuse persistent diabetic macular edema]. / Uso de triamcinolona intravítrea en el tratamiento del edema macular diabético difuso persistente.

PURPOSE: To determine the efficacy of intravitreal triamcinolone injections (iv TA) for diffuse persistent diabetic macular oedema (DMO) based on the functional parameter of modification in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and the anatomic parameter of quantitative changes in central macular thickness, as determined by optical coherence tomography (OCT). The secondary outcome is to analyse the safety of the procedure. METHODS: In this retrospective study, 16 patients (22 eyes) were included over a period of six months. Type and time of evolution of diabetes mellitus, previous treatments, BCVA, lens status, intraocular pressure (IOP) and central macular thickness, were analysed. During the follow-up period were collected: number of injections, changes in BCVA, IOP, central macular thickness, and complications observed. RESULTS: Improvement in BCVA was recorded in 30.77%, 47.37% and 52.63%, at one, three and six months, respectively (P<.05 at 3 months). The IOP increased in 57.69% at one month, and 75 and 47.05%, at 3 and 6 months, respectively (P<.05 at 3 months). Progression of cataracts was found in 22.72%. No cases of endophthalmitis were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Intravitreal TA is a good therapeutic option for patients with persistent DMO, increasing BCVA and decreasing central macular thickness in the short term, with a percentage of clinical resolution of more than 70%. However, due to the transient effect, and potential adverse effects, it should be administered to selected refractory cases with caution.

Uso de triamcinolona intravítrea en el tratamiento del edema macular diabético difuso persistente / Intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide use in diffuse persistent diabetic macular edema

Propósito: Explorar la eficacia de las inyecciones de triamcinolona intravítrea (TA iv) en el edema macular diabético (EMD) difuso persistente, según el parámetro funcional de la modificación en la mejor agudeza visual corregida (MAVC) y el parámetro anatómico del cambio cuantitativo en el espesor foveal central, determinado por tomografía de coherencia óptica (OCT). El objetivo secundario es analizar la seguridad del procedimiento. Métodos: En este estudio retrospectivo se incluyeron 16 pacientes (22 ojos), en un periodo de seis meses. Se analizó tipo y tiempo de evolución de la diabetes mellitus, tratamientos previos, MAVC, estado del cristalino, presión intraocular (PIO) y espesor macular central. A lo largo del seguimiento se recogieron datos relativos al número de inyecciones, así como a cambios en MAVC, PIO, grosor foveal, y complicaciones observadas. Resultados: Se produjo mejoría en la MAVC en el 30,77, 47,37 y 52,63%, al mes, 3 y 6 meses, respectivamente (p<0,05 a los 3 meses). Se observó incremento de la PIO en el 57,69% al mes, y en el 75% y 47,05%, a los 3 y 6 meses (p<0,05 a los 3meses). Se cuantificó una disminución en el grosor foveal al mes, 3 y 6 meses (p<0,05). Se observó progresión de catarata en 22,72%. No se apreció ningún caso de endoftalmitis. Conclusiones: La TA iv es una buena opción terapeútica para los pacientes con EMD persistente, mejorando la MAVC y reduciendo el grosor macular a corto plazo, con porcentajes de resolución clínica de más del 70%. Sin embargo, su efecto transitorio y sus potenciales efectos adversos hacen que deba administrarse en casos refractarios con precaución(AU)

Purpose: To determine the efficacy of intravitreal triamcinolone injections (iv TA) for diffuse persistent diabetic macular oedema (DMO) based on the functional parameter of modification in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and the anatomic parameter of quantitative changes in central macular thickness, as determined by optical coherence tomography (OCT). The secondary outcome is to analyse the safety of the procedure. Methods: In this retrospective study, 16 patients (22 eyes) were included over a period of six months. Type and time of evolution of diabetes mellitus, previous treatments, BCVA, lens status, intraocular pressure (IOP) and central macular thickness, were analysed. During the follow-up period were collected: number of injections, changes in BCVA, IOP, central macular thickness, and complications observed. Results: Improvement in BCVA was recorded in 30.77%, 47.37% and 52.63%, at one, three and six months, respectively (P<.05 at 3 months). The IOP increased in 57.69% at one month, and 75 and 47.05%, at 3 and 6 months, respectively (P<.05 at 3 months). Progression of cataracts was found in 22.72%. No cases of endophthalmitis were observed. Conclusions: Intravitreal TA is a good therapeutic option for patients with persistent DMO, increasing BCVA and decreasing central macular thickness in the short term, with a percentage of clinical resolution of more than 70%. However, due to the transient effect, and potential adverse effects, it should be administered to selected refractory cases with caution(AU)

«RETRATO» (REgistro de TRAuma grave de la provincia de TOledo): visión general y mortalidad / «RETRATO» (REgistro de TRAuma grave de la provincia de TOledo): General view and mortality

Objetivo: Análisis del tratamiento y de la evolución del enfermo traumático crítico. Diseño: Estudio descriptivo y retrospectivo. Ámbito: Las UCI de la provincia de Toledo. Pacientes: Todos los pacientes con enfermedad traumática ingresados durante el período 2001-2007 (7 años). Variables de interés principales: Variables en el lugar del accidente, prehospitalarias, durante el transporte; variables de ingreso hospitalario y de evolución hasta el alta o el fallecimiento. Resultados: Se incluyó a 1.090 pacientes traumáticos ingresados. El 79,5% eran varones. La edad mediana fue de 36,5 años (>65 años [16%]). El descenso fue progresivo desde el año 2001 (142 pacientes) hasta el año 2007 (133 pacientes). El 46,9% ingresó entre mayo y septiembre. El 29,4% no pertenecía al área sanitaria. Las causas fueron accidente de coche (43,3%), precipitación/caída (20,8%), accidente de moto (13,8%) y atropello de peatón (6,6%). Hubo 2.172 lesiones. El 30,1% tenía 3 lesiones y el 8,4% tenía 4 o más lesiones. La lesión más frecuente fue el traumatismo craneoencefálico (33,7%), seguido por el trauma torácico (20,2%) y el trauma ortopédico (15,6%). El 36,4% necesitó cirugía en el primer día. La estancia media en la UCI fue de 10,4±13,2 días. El tiempo de ventilación mecánica fue de 7,3±12 días (mediana de 1 día). El 15% falleció en la UCI. Permanecieron en modelo multivarible de predicción de mortalidad en la UCI incluyendo las variables prehospitalarias: edad (OR: 1,05; IC95%: 1,03-1,06), midriasis (OR: 2,6; IC95%:1,3-5,3), componente motor del Glasgow Coma Score (OR: 0,7; IC95%: 0,6-0,8), shock prehospitalario (OR: 3,2; IC95%: 1,8-5,5) e Injury Severity Score (OR: 1,1; IC95%: 1,05-1,1). Conclusiones: La utilización de registros de trauma multicéntricos da una idea global del tratamiento y permite incidir en la mejora de los cuidados (AU)

Objective: To analyze the management and progression of the critical trauma patient. Design: A retrospective, descriptive analysis. Setting: The ICU in the province of Toledo. Patients: All patients with traumatic injury admitted during the 2001-2007 period (7 years). Main variables of interest: These include the variables at the scene of the accident, pre-hospitalization, during transportation, variables on admission and during development until discharge or death. Results: A total of 1090 trauma patients admitted were included. Of these, 79.5% were male, with an average age of 36.5 years (16% >65 years). There was a progressive decrease of patients from 2001 (142 patients) to 2007 (133 patients), with 46.9% admissions between May and September. A total of 29.4% did not belong to the health area. The causes were car accident (43.3%), fall from a height/fall (20.8%), motorcycle accident (13.8%), pedestrian being run over (6.6%). There were 2172 injuries; 30.1% had 3 injuries and 8.4% >4. The most frequently occurring injury was a head injury (33.7%), followed by thoracic trauma (20.2%) and orthopedic trauma (15.6%). 36.4% required surgery on the first day. Average length of stay in the ICU was 10.4±13.2 days. Time on mechanical ventilation was 7.3±12 days (median 1 day). Fifteen percent died in the ICU. This remains within the multivariable ICU mortality prediction model, including the pre-hospitalization variables: age (OR 1.05; 95% CI: 1.03-1.06), mydriasis (OR 2.6; 95% CI: 1.3-5.3), motor component of the Glascow Coma Score (GCS) (OR 0.7; 95% CI: 0.6-0.8), pre-hospitalization shock (OR 3.2; 95% CI: 1.8-5.5) and Injury Severity Score (ISS) (OR 1.1; 95% CI: 1.05-1.1). Conclusions: The use of multicenter trauma registers gives an overall view of trauma management and helps improve the care (AU)

[<> (REgistro de TRAuma grave de la provincia de TOledo): general view and mortality]. / <> (REgistro de TRAuma grave de la provincia de TOledo): visión general y mortalidad.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the management and progression of the critical trauma patient. DESIGN: A retrospective, descriptive analysis. SETTING: The ICU in the province of Toledo. PATIENTS: All patients with traumatic injury admitted during the 2001-2007 period (7 years). MAIN VARIABLES OF INTEREST: These include the variables at the scene of the accident, pre-hospitalization, during transportation, variables on admission and during development until discharge or death. RESULTS: A total of 1090 trauma patients admitted were included. Of these, 79.5% were male, with an average age of 36.5 years (16% ≥ 65 years). There was a progressive decrease of patients from 2001 (142 patients) to 2007 (133 patients), with 46.9% admissions between May and September. A total of 29.4% did not belong to the health area. The causes were car accident (43.3%), fall from a height/fall (20.8%), motorcycle accident (13.8%), pedestrian being run over (6.6%). There were 2172 injuries; 30.1% had 3 injuries and 8.4% ≥ 4. The most frequently occurring injury was a head injury (33.7%), followed by thoracic trauma (20.2%) and orthopedic trauma (15.6%). 36.4% required surgery on the first day. Average length of stay in the ICU was 10.4+/-13.2 days. Time on mechanical ventilation was 7.3+/-12 days (median 1 day). Fifteen percent died in the ICU. This remains within the multivariable ICU mortality prediction model, including the pre-hospitalization variables: age (OR 1.05; 95% CI: 1.03-1.06), mydriasis (OR 2.6; 95% CI: 1.3-5.3), motor component of the Glascow Coma Score (GCS) (OR 0.7; 95% CI: 0.6-0.8), pre-hospitalization shock (OR 3.2; 95% CI: 1.8-5.5) and Injury Severity Score (ISS) (OR 1.1; 95% CI: 1.05-1.1). CONCLUSIONS: The use of multicenter trauma registers gives an overall view of trauma management and helps improve the care.