Eficacia de una intervención educativa en el manejo de un dispositivo de inhalación entre profesionales de enfermería de un servicio de urgencias / Efficacy of an educational intervention in the management of an inhalation device among nursing professionals of an emergency department

Objetivo: Explorar los errores más frecuentes de la técnica inhalatoria (pilar para el tratamiento farmacológico de las exacerbaciones de asma y/o enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica) en enfermeras de un servicio de urgencias, y evaluar la eficacia de una intervención educativa. Métodos: Estudio cuasiexperimental prospectivo, realizado en un hospital de Argentina durante 2019. Para la evaluación de enfermeras se utilizaron los pasos del Consenso Separ-Alat. La intervención educativa consistió en explicación oral y demostración visual de la técnica inhalatoria. Se realizó análisis de datos pareados, y se calcularon las frecuencias absolutas y relativas con sus respectivos intervalos de confianza de 95%. Resultados: Se incluyó una muestra consecutiva de 72 enfermeros, de los cuales el 95,83% (IC 95% 88,30-99,13) cometieron al menos un error en la evaluación basal. Los errores más frecuentes fueron la falta de indicación al paciente de espirar previo a la inhalación (83,72%), el olvido de retirar la aerocámara y repetir los pasos antes de la segunda dosis (81,40%). Tras la evaluación inmediata después de recibir la intervención educativa, el 74,42% (IC 95% 58,83-86,49) corrigió la técnica. Sin embargo, al mes el 53,49% (23/43; IC 95% 37,66-68,86) realizaba la técnica correctamente. Conclusiones: La intervención educativa puede ser eficaz para subsanar errores en esta práctica, aunque sus efectos tienden a extinguirse con el tiempo. Por ende, consideramos relevante la educación periódica y sistemática para mantener una técnica de inhalación correcta entre los profesionales.(AU)

Objetive: To explore the most frequent errors of the inhalation technique (main topic for the pharmacological treatment of exacerbations of asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) in the nursing staff of an emergency department, and to evaluate the efficacy of an educational intervention. Methods: Prospective quasi-experimental study, carried out in a hospital in Argentina during 2019. For the evaluation of the nursing staff, the steps of the Separ-Alat Consensus were used. The educational intervention consisted of oral explanation and visual demonstration of the inhalation technique. Paired data analysis was performed, and absolute and relative frequencies were calculated with their respective 95% confidence intervals. Results: A consecutive sample of 72 nurses was included, of which 95.83% (95% CI 88.30-99.13) made at least one error in the baseline assessment. The most frequent errors were the lack of indication to the patient to exhale prior to inhalation (83.72%), forgetting to remove the air chamber and repeat the steps before the second dose (81.40%). After immediate evaluation after receiving the educational intervention, 74.42% (95% CI 58.83-86.49) corrected the technique. However, at one month, 53.49% (23/43; 95% CI 37.66-68.86) performed the technique correctly. Conclusions: The educational intervention could be effective in correcting errors in this practice, although its effects tend to fade over time. Therefore, we consider periodic and systematic education relevant to maintain a correct inhalation technique among professionals.(AU)

Efficacy of an educational intervention in the management of an inhalation device among nursing professionals of an emergency department.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the most frequent errors of the inhalation technique (main topic for the pharmacological treatment of exacerbations of asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) in the nursing staff of an emergency department, and to evaluate the efficacy of an educational intervention. METHODS: Prospective quasi-experimental study, carried out in a hospital in Argentina during 2019. For the evaluation of the nursing staff, the steps of the Separ-Alat Consensus were used. The educational intervention consisted of oral explanation and visual demonstration of the inhalation technique. Paired data analysis was performed, and absolute and relative frequencies were calculated with their respective 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS: A consecutive sample of 72 nurses was included, of which 95.83% (95%CI 88.30-99.13) made at least one error in the baseline assessment. The most frequent errors were the lack of indication to the patient to exhale prior to inhalation (83.72%), forgetting to remove the air chamber and repeat the steps before the second dose (81.40%). After immediate evaluation after receiving the educational intervention, 74.42% (95%CI 58.83-86.49) corrected the technique. However, at one month, 53.49% (23/43; 95%CI 37.66-68.86) performed the technique correctly. CONCLUSIONS: The educational intervention could be effective in correcting errors in this practice, although its effects tend to fade over time. Therefore, we consider periodic and systematic education relevant to maintain a correct inhalation technique among professionals.

Lung donation and donor lung management: a survey among health care professionals in Argentina. / Doação de pulmão e manejo do doador: um levantamento entre profissionais de saúde na Argentina.

OBJECTIVE: To describe health care providers' knowledge about lung donation and donor lung management. METHODS: A descriptive, cross-sectional study based on an anonymous survey was conducted between March and September 2018 among health care professionals registered to Sociedad Argentina de Terapia Intensiva. RESULTS: Of the 736 respondents, the mean age was 40.5 years (standard deviation 8.9), and 61.3% were female. Sixty percent were physicians, 21.5% were nurses, and 17.9% were physiotherapists. Seventy-eight percent considered themselves appropriately informed about organ procurement, and 79.8% stated that they knew potential organ donor critical care management. The lung donor criteria were answered correctly by 71.3% of the respondents. However, after the donor's brain death, 51% made no changes to ventilator parameters, 22.9% were not aware of which parameters to reprogram, and 44.5% selected tidal volume of 6 - 8mL/kg and positive end expiratory pressure of 5cmH2O. For 85% of the health care providers, the type of apnea test chosen was disconnection from the ventilator, and only 18.5% used a lung management protocol. The most frequent interventions used in the case of arterial oxygen partial pressure/fractional inspired oxygen < 300 were positive end expiratory pressure titration, closed-circuit endotracheal suctioning, and recruitment maneuvers. CONCLUSION: Health care professionals surveyed in Argentina correctly answered most of the questions related to lung donor criteria. However, they lacked detailed knowledge about ventilatory settings, ventilatory strategies, and protocols for lung donors. Educational programs are key to optimizing multiorgan donation and should be focused on protecting the donor lungs to increase the numbers of organs available for transplantation.

OBJETIVO: Descrever o conhecimento de profissionais de saúde relacionado com doação de pulmão e manejo do doador. MÉTODOS: Realizou-se estudo descritivo, transversal, com base em levantamento anônimo conduzido entre março e setembro de 2019 envolvendo profissionais de saúde registrados na Sociedad Argentina de Terapia Intensiva. RESULTADOS: Dentre os 736 participantes, a média de idade foi de 30,5 anos (desvio-padrão de 8,9), sendo 61,3% do sexo feminino. Dentre os participantes, 60% eram médicos, 21,5% enfermeiros e 17,9% fisioterapeutas. Dentre os participantes, 68% se consideravam adequadamente informados com relação à procura de órgãos, e 79,8% afirmaram estar cientes do manejo de um potencial doador sob terapia intensiva. Os critérios relativos a um doador de pulmão foram respondidos corretamente por 71,3% dos participantes. Entretanto, após a morte cerebral do doador, 51% dos participantes não fariam modificações nos parâmetros de ventilação mecânica, 22,9% não sabiam quais parâmetros reprogramar, e 44,5% escolheriam um volume corrente de 6 - 8mL/kg e pressão positiva expiratória final de 5cmH2O. Para 85% dos profissionais de saúde, o tipo de teste de apneia escolhido foi desconexão do ventilador, e apenas 18,5% utilizariam um protocolo de controle. As intervenções mais frequentemente utilizadas no caso de pressão parcial de oxigênio/fração inspirada de oxigênio < 300 foram titulação da pressão positiva expiratória final, aspiração traqueal em circuito fechado e manobras de recrutamento. CONCLUSÃO: Os profissionais de saúde que participaram deste levantamento na Argentina responderam corretamente à maior parte das questões relacionadas aos critérios para o doador de pulmão. Contudo, faltou-lhes um conhecimento detalhado relativo aos parâmetros ventilatórios, às estratégias ventilatórias e aos protocolos para doadores de pulmão. Programas educacionais são fundamentais para otimizar a doação de múltiplos órgãos e devem focalizar a proteção dos pulmões do doador, com objetivo de incrementar o número de órgãos disponíveis para transplante.

Doação de pulmão e manejo do doador: um levantamento entre profissionais de saúde na Argentina / Lung donation and donor lung management: a survey among health care professionals in Argentina

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever o conhecimento de profissionais de saúde relacionado com doação de pulmão e manejo do doador. Métodos: Realizou-se estudo descritivo, transversal, com base em levantamento anônimo conduzido entre março e setembro de 2019 envolvendo profissionais de saúde registrados na Sociedad Argentina de Terapia Intensiva. Resultados: Dentre os 736 participantes, a média de idade foi de 30,5 anos (desvio-padrão de 8,9), sendo 61,3% do sexo feminino. Dentre os participantes, 60% eram médicos, 21,5% enfermeiros e 17,9% fisioterapeutas. Dentre os participantes, 68% se consideravam adequadamente informados com relação à procura de órgãos, e 79,8% afirmaram estar cientes do manejo de um potencial doador sob terapia intensiva. Os critérios relativos a um doador de pulmão foram respondidos corretamente por 71,3% dos participantes. Entretanto, após a morte cerebral do doador, 51% dos participantes não fariam modificações nos parâmetros de ventilação mecânica, 22,9% não sabiam quais parâmetros reprogramar, e 44,5% escolheriam um volume corrente de 6 - 8mL/kg e pressão positiva expiratória final de 5cmH2O. Para 85% dos profissionais de saúde, o tipo de teste de apneia escolhido foi desconexão do ventilador, e apenas 18,5% utilizariam um protocolo de controle. As intervenções mais frequentemente utilizadas no caso de pressão parcial de oxigênio/fração inspirada de oxigênio < 300 foram titulação da pressão positiva expiratória final, aspiração traqueal em circuito fechado e manobras de recrutamento. Conclusão: Os profissionais de saúde que participaram deste levantamento na Argentina responderam corretamente à maior parte das questões relacionadas aos critérios para o doador de pulmão. Contudo, faltou-lhes um conhecimento detalhado relativo aos parâmetros ventilatórios, às estratégias ventilatórias e aos protocolos para doadores de pulmão. Programas educacionais são fundamentais para otimizar a doação de múltiplos órgãos e devem focalizar a proteção dos pulmões do doador, com objetivo de incrementar o número de órgãos disponíveis para transplante.

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe health care providers' knowledge about lung donation and donor lung management. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study based on an anonymous survey was conducted between March and September 2018 among health care professionals registered to Sociedad Argentina de Terapia Intensiva. Results: Of the 736 respondents, the mean age was 40.5 years (standard deviation 8.9), and 61.3% were female. Sixty percent were physicians, 21.5% were nurses, and 17.9% were physiotherapists. Seventy-eight percent considered themselves appropriately informed about organ procurement, and 79.8% stated that they knew potential organ donor critical care management. The lung donor criteria were answered correctly by 71.3% of the respondents. However, after the donor's brain death, 51% made no changes to ventilator parameters, 22.9% were not aware of which parameters to reprogram, and 44.5% selected tidal volume of 6 - 8mL/kg and positive end expiratory pressure of 5cmH2O. For 85% of the health care providers, the type of apnea test chosen was disconnection from the ventilator, and only 18.5% used a lung management protocol. The most frequent interventions used in the case of arterial oxygen partial pressure/fractional inspired oxygen < 300 were positive end expiratory pressure titration, closed-circuit endotracheal suctioning, and recruitment maneuvers. Conclusion: Health care professionals surveyed in Argentina correctly answered most of the questions related to lung donor criteria. However, they lacked detailed knowledge about ventilatory settings, ventilatory strategies, and protocols for lung donors. Educational programs are key to optimizing multiorgan donation and should be focused on protecting the donor lungs to increase the numbers of organs available for transplantation.

Impacto de la implementación de medidas de cuidados respiratorios y optimización de la ventilación mecánica en potenciales donantes de pulmón / Impact of implementing a protocol of respiratory care measures and optimization of mechanical ventilation in potential lung donors

RESUMEN Objetivo: Describir los resultados de la implementación de un protocolo de cuidados respiratorios y de ventilación mecánica en el potencial donante de pulmón, que cumplen las condiciones para ser procurados. El objetivo secundario es comparar los resultados con datos históricos. Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo y observacional. Incluye potenciales donantes aptos para procuración de órganos con muerte encefálica internados en las áreas críticas de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, desde abril de 2017 hasta marzo de 2018. Variables principales: número de potencial donante de pulmón que alcanzan el objetivo de procuración, tasa de pulmones procurados y tasa de pulmones implantados. Se consideraron valores significativos p < 0,05. Resultados: Se incluyeron 30 potenciales donantes de pulmón, 23 (88.5%; IC95% 69,8 - 97,6) cumplieron el objetivo de oxigenación. Veinte potenciales donantes de pulmón donaron órganos y de ellos, ocho donaron pulmones, con los cuales se realizaron 4 trasplantes bipulmonares y 8 unipulmonares. Los pulmones procurados e implantados en el periodo pre-protocolo fueron 7, mientras que durante el protocolo fueron 12 (valor p = 0,38). La tasa de implantación fue 58,3% (7/12) en el control histórico y 100% (12/12) (valor p = 0,04) en el periodo de estudio. Conclusión: El protocolo permitió alcanzar el objetivo de oxigenación en la mayoría de los potenciales donantes de pulmón y una mejoría estadísticamente significativa en la tasa de implantación.

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the results from the implementation of a respiratory care and mechanical ventilation protocol on potential lung donors who met the conditions for procurement. The secondary objective is to compare the results with historical data. Methods: This was a retrospective, observational study. It included potential donors suitable for procurement of organs who had brain death and were hospitalized in critical care units of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires from April 2017 to March 2018. Main variables: number of potential lung donors that reached the objective of procurement, rate of lungs procured, and rate of implanted lungs. Values of p < 0.05 were considered significant. Results: Thirty potential lung donors were included, and 23 (88.5%; 95%CI 69.8 - 97.6) met the oxygenation objective. Twenty potential lung donors donated organs, of whom eight donated lungs, with which four double lung transplants and eight single lung transplants were performed. Seven of 12 lungs were procured and implanted in the preprotocol period, while all 12 were under the protocol (p = 0.38). The implantation rate was 58.3% (7/12) in the historical control period and 100% (12/12) (p = 0.04) in the study period.

Impact of implementing a protocol of respiratory care measures and optimization of mechanical ventilation in potential lung donors. / Impacto de la implementación de medidas de cuidados respiratorios y optimización de la ventilación mecánica en potenciales donantes de pulmón.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the results from the implementation of a respiratory care and mechanical ventilation protocol on potential lung donors who met the conditions for procurement. The secondary objective is to compare the results with historical data. METHODS: This was a retrospective, observational study. It included potential donors suitable for procurement of organs who had brain death and were hospitalized in critical care units of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires from April 2017 to March 2018. Main variables: number of potential lung donors that reached the objective of procurement, rate of lungs procured, and rate of implanted lungs. Values of p < 0.05 were considered significant. RESULTS: Thirty potential lung donors were included, and 23 (88.5%; 95%CI 69.8 - 97.6) met the oxygenation objective. Twenty potential lung donors donated organs, of whom eight donated lungs, with which four double lung transplants and eight single lung transplants were performed. Seven of 12 lungs were procured and implanted in the preprotocol period, while all 12 were under the protocol (p = 0.38). The implantation rate was 58.3% (7/12) in the historical control period and 100% (12/12) (p = 0.04) in the study period.

OBJETIVO: Describir los resultados de la implementación de un protocolo de cuidados respiratorios y de ventilación mecánica en el potencial donante de pulmón, que cumplen las condiciones para ser procurados. El objetivo secundario es comparar los resultados con datos históricos. MÉTODOS: Estudio retrospectivo y observacional. Incluye potenciales donantes aptos para procuración de órganos con muerte encefálica internados en las áreas críticas de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, desde abril de 2017 hasta marzo de 2018. Variables principales: número de potencial donante de pulmón que alcanzan el objetivo de procuración, tasa de pulmones procurados y tasa de pulmones implantados. Se consideraron valores significativos p < 0,05. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 30 potenciales donantes de pulmón, 23 (88.5%; IC95% 69,8 - 97,6) cumplieron el objetivo de oxigenación. Veinte potenciales donantes de pulmón donaron órganos y de ellos, ocho donaron pulmones, con los cuales se realizaron 4 trasplantes bipulmonares y 8 unipulmonares. Los pulmones procurados e implantados en el periodo pre-protocolo fueron 7, mientras que durante el protocolo fueron 12 (valor p = 0,38). La tasa de implantación fue 58,3% (7/12) en el control histórico y 100% (12/12) (valor p = 0,04) en el periodo de estudio. CONCLUSIÓN: El protocolo permitió alcanzar el objetivo de oxigenación en la mayoría de los potenciales donantes de pulmón y una mejoría estadísticamente significativa en la tasa de implantación.

Pacientes con Influenza A subtipo H3N2 y soporte ventilatorio durante el brote estacional en una central de emergencias en Argentina / Patients with Influenza A Subtype H3N2 and Ventilatory Support During A Seasonal Outbreak in an Emergency Department in Argentina

Objetivo: Describir las características de los pacientes con Influenza A subtipo H3N2 y requerimiento de soporte ventilatorio durante el brote del 2017, así como la evolución y los resultados clínicos. Materiales y métodos: Cohorte retrospectiva. Se incluyeron todos los pacientes con diagnóstico confirmado de H3N2 durante el mes de junio 2017 con requerimientos de asistencia respiratoria mecánica invasivo, no invasivo, terapia de alto flujo por cánula nasal y/o presión continua en la vía aérea que consultaron a la central de emergencias. Resultados: Se incluyeron 34 pacientes, 52.9% hombres, media de edad 81 (DE 10) años. Las principales comorbilidades de los pacientes al ingreso fueron: 73.5% hipertensión arterial, 44.1% enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica y 76.5% insuficiencia cardíaca congestiva. La media del score de Charlson fue de 6 (DE 2), la mediana de APACHE II fue de 17 (IIC 14-20) y la de SOFA al día 1 de 5 (IIC 3-7). Al ingreso, 23 pacientes requirieron ventilación no invasiva, 5 presión continua en la vía aérea, 4 asistencia respiratoria mecánica invasiva y 2 terapia de alto flujo. Se registró un 47.8% (IC95% 26.8-69.4) de falla de la ventilación no invasiva y finalmente el 38.2% fueron intubados y ventilados mecánicamente. La mortalidad hospitalaria fue de 52.9% (IC95% 35.1-70.2). Conclusiones: se observó una alta mortalidad en una población añosa y comórbida durante el brote de H3N2. La mayoría realizó una prueba de ventilación no invasiva al ingreso, un alto porcentaje falló. El cuadro inicial pudo ser interpretado como enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica reagudizada y/o insuficiencia cardíaca congestiva.

Patients with Influenza A Subtype H3N2 and Ventilatory Support During A Seasonal Outbreak in an Emergency Department in Argentina / Pacientes con Influenza A subtipo H3N2 y soporte ventilatorio durante el brote estacional en una central de emergencias en Argentina

Objective: To describe the characteristics of patients with influenza A subtype H3N2 requiring ventilatory support during the 2017 outbreak, as well as the evolution of the disease and clinical results. Materials and Methods: Retrospective cohort. We included all patients admitted to the Emergency Department with confirmed diagnosis of H3N2 during June 2017, requiring invasive or noninvasive mechanical respiratory assistance, high-flow nasal cannula treatment or continuous airway pressure. Results: 34 patients were included; 52.9% men, mean age 81 years (Standard Deviation [SD] 10). Main comorbidities of patients on admission were: 73.5% hypertension, 44.1% chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and 76.5% congestive heart failure. The mean Charlson Index score was 6 (SD 2), the APACHE II median (Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II) was 17 (IQR 14-20) and the SOFA median (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment) on day 1 was 5 (IQR 3-7). On admission, 23 patients required noninvasive ventilation, 5 continuous positive airway pressure, 4 invasive mechanical ventilation and 2 high-flow nasal cannula therapy. The rate of noninvasive ventilation failure was 47.8% (95% CI [confidence interval] 26.8-69.4) and finally 38.2% of patients were intubated and mechanically ventilated. Hospital mortality was 52.9% (95% CI 35.1-70.2). Conclusions: A high mortality rate was observed among elderly patients with comorbidities during the H3N2 outbreak. Most patients underwent a noninvasive ventilation trial on admission, however a high percentage failed. The initial condition could have been interpreted as acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or congestive heart failure.

Optimización del Soporte Ventilatorio del Donante Pulmonar: Revisión Bibliográfica / Optimization of pulmonary donor ventilatory support. Bibliographic revision

La escasez de órganos para trasplante pulmonar es una problemática mundial. El soporte ventilatorio sub óptimo de los potenciales donantes cadavéricos tiene como consecuencia un aumento en el rechazo de los pulmones por los equipos de trasplante. El objetivo de la revisión es recopilar y organizar la información sobre el soporte ventilatorio del potencial donante pulmonar cadavérico y las estrategias ventilatorias disponibles para optimizar los pulmones antes de su ablación.

The shortage of cadaveric organ donors for lung transplantation is a global problem. One of the consequences of poor ventilatory support in potential lung donors is an increase in organ rejection by the lung transplant team. The aim of the revision is to gather and compile information about ventilator support and strategies in potential lung donors to optimize organ condition before harvest.