Qualidade de vida e satisfação dos familiares de pacientes internados nas unidades de terapia intensiva* / Quality of life and satisfaction of relatives of patients admitted to intensive care units* / Calidad de vida y satisfacción de los familiares de pacientes ingresados en unidades de cuidados intensivos*

RESUMO: Objetivo: avaliar a satisfação dos familiares de pacientes internados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva e sintomas de ansiedade, depressão, estresse pós-traumático e qualidade de vida. Método: estudo longitudinal com familiares de pacientes de uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva, no sul do Brasil, realizado em dois momentos: após alta do paciente, seguida de três meses, com os instrumentos: FS-ICU 24, HADS, IES-6, EQ-5D-3L. A análise foi realizada no programa Statical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Resultados: 73/100% familiares, sendo 58/79,5% do sexo feminino. A satisfação dos familiares foi de 77,42%. Houve diferença significativa nos sintomas de depressão (p=0,001), estresse pós-traumático (p=0,000) e qualidade de vida, (p=0,007) e "ansiedade e depressão" (p=0,009), quando comparados aos familiares. A ansiedade não apresentou significância (p=0,095). Conclusão: satisfação com os cuidados foi satisfatória. Os que perderam seus entes se mostraram mais deprimidos, estressados e com piores escores de qualidade de vida, contribuindo, assim, para a prática clínica.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the satisfaction of family members of patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and symptoms of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and quality of life. Method: a longitudinal study with relatives of patients in an Intensive Care Unit in southern Brazil, carried out at two points: after the patient was discharged, followed by three months, using the following instruments: FS-ICU 24, HADS, IES-6, EQ-5D-3L. The analysis was carried out using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program. Results: 73/100% of relatives, 58/79.5% of whom were female. Family member satisfaction was 77.42%. There was a significant difference in symptoms of depression (p=0.001), post-traumatic stress (p=0.000) and quality of life, (p=0.007) and "anxiety and depression" (p=0.009) when compared to family members. Anxiety was not significant (p=0.095). Conclusion: Satisfaction with care was satisfactory. Those who lost their loved ones were more depressed, stressed and had worse quality of life scores, thus contributing to clinical practice.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la satisfacción de los familiares de pacientes ingresados en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos y los síntomas de ansiedad, depresión, estrés postraumático y calidad de vida. Método: estudio longitudinal con familiares de pacientes internados en una Unidad de Terapia Intensiva del sur de Brasil, realizado en dos momentos: después del alta del paciente, seguido por tres meses, utilizando los siguientes instrumentos: FSICU 24, HADS, IES-6, EQ-5D-3L. El análisis se realizó con el programa Statical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Resultados: Resultados: 73/100% de los familiares, de los cuales 58/79,5% eran mujeres. La satisfacción de los familiares fue del 77,42%. Hubo una diferencia significativa en los síntomas de depresión (p=0,001), estrés postraumático (p=0,000) y calidad de vida, (p=0,007) y "ansiedad y depresión" (p=0,009), en comparación con los familiares. La ansiedad no fue significativa (p=0,095). Conclusión: La satisfacción con los cuidados fue satisfactoria. Los que perdieron a sus seres queridos estaban más deprimidos, estresados y tenían peores puntuaciones de calidad de vida, lo que contribuye a la práctica clínica.

Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness in Patients With COVID-19: Occurrence and Associated Factors.

OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of this study was to identify the occurrence and factors associated with intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired weakness (ICUAW) in patients with COVID-19. Secondarily, we monitored the evolution of muscle strength and mobility among individuals with ICUAW and those without ICUAW and the association of these variables with length of stay, mechanical ventilation (MV), and other clinical variables. METHODS: In this prospective observational study, individuals admitted to the ICU for >72 hours with COVID-19 were evaluated for muscle strength and mobility at 3 times: when being weaned from ventilatory support, discharged from the ICU, and discharged from the hospital. Risk factors for ICUAW were monitored. RESULTS: The occurrences of ICUAW at the 3 times evaluated among the 75 patients included were 52%, 38%, and 13%. The length of the ICU stay (29.5 [IQR = 16.3-42.5] vs 11 [IQR = 6.5-16] days), the length of the hospital stay (43.5 [IQR = 22.8-55.3] vs 16 [IQR = 12.5-24] days), and time on MV (25.5 [IQR = 13.8-41.3] vs 10 [IQR = 5-22.5] days) were greater in patients with ICUAW. Muscle strength and mobility were lower at all times assessed in patients with ICUAW. Bed rest time for all patients (relative risk = 1.14; 95% CI = 1.02 to 1.28) and use of corticosteroids (relative risk = 1.01; 95% CI = 1.00 to 1.03) for those who required MV were factors independently associated with ICUAW. Muscle strength was found to have a positive correlation with mobility and a negative correlation with lengths of stay in the ICU and hospital and time on MV. CONCLUSION: The occurrence of ICUAW was high on patients' awakening in the ICU but decreased throughout hospitalization; however, strength and mobility remained compromised at hospital discharge. Bed rest time and use of corticosteroids (for those who needed MV) were factors independently associated with ICUAW in patients with COVID-19. IMPACT: Patients who had COVID-19 and developed ICUAW had longer periods of ICU stay, hospital stay, and MV. Bed rest time and use of corticosteroids (for those who required MV) were factors independently associated with ICUAW.

O Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos prevê a melhora física em longo prazo de sobreviventes à unidade de terapia intensiva: um estudo de coorte prospectiva / The 6-Minute Walk Test predicts long-term physical improvement among intensive care unit survivors: a prospective cohort study

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a capacidade do Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos para predizer a melhora do estado funcional físico em longo prazo de pacientes sobreviventes à unidade de terapia intensiva. Métodos: Foram avaliados, de forma prospectiva, entre fevereiro de 2017 e agosto de 2018, em um ambulatório pós-unidade de terapia intensiva, 32 sobreviventes à unidade de terapia intensiva. Foram inscritos consecutivamente os pacientes com permanência na unidade de terapia intensiva acima de 72 horas (para admissões emergenciais) ou acima de 120 horas (para admissões eletivas) que compareceram ao ambulatório pós-unidade de terapia intensiva 4 meses após receberem alta da unidade de terapia intensiva. A associação entre a distância percorrida no Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos realizado na avaliação inicial e a evolução do estado funcional físico foi avaliada durante 8 meses, com utilização do Índice de Barthel. Resultados: A distância média percorrida no Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos foi significantemente mais baixa nos sobreviventes à unidade de terapia intensiva do que na população geral (405m versus 557m; p < 0,001). A idade (β = -4,0; p < 0,001) e a fraqueza muscular (β = -99,7; p = 0,02) se associaram com a distância percorrida no Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos. A distância percorrida no Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos se associou com melhora do estado funcional físico no período de 8 meses de acompanhamento desses pacientes (razão de chance para cada 10m: 1,07; IC95% 1,01 - 1,16; p = 0,03). A área sob a curva Característica de Operação do Receptor para predição da melhora funcional física pelo Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos foi de 0,72 (IC95% 0,53 - 0,88). Conclusão: O Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos, realizado 4 meses após a alta da unidade de terapia intensiva, predisse com precisão moderada a melhora do estado funcional físico de sobreviventes à unidade de terapia intensiva.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the ability of the 6-Minute Walk Test to predict long-term physical functional status improvement among intensive care unit survivors. Methods: Thirty-two intensive care unit survivors were prospectively evaluated from February 2017 to August 2018 in a post-intensive care unit outpatient clinic in Brazil. Individuals with intensive care unit stays > 72 hours (emergency admissions) or > 120 hours (elective admissions) attending the post-intensive care unit clinic four months after intensive care unit discharge were consecutively enrolled. The association between the 6-Minute Walk Test distance at baseline and physical functional status was assessed over 8 months using the Barthel Index. Results: The mean 6-Minute Walk Test distance was significantly lower in intensive care unit survivors than in the general population (405m versus 557m; p < 0.001). Age (β = -4.0; p < 0.001) and muscle weakness (β = -99.7; p = 0.02) were associated with the 6-Minute Walk Test distance. A 6-Minute Walk Test distance was associated with improvement in physical functional status over the 8-month follow-up (odds ratio for each 10m of 1.07; 95%CI 1.01 - 1.16; p = 0.03). The area under the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve for the 6-Minute Walk Test prediction of physical functional status improvement was 0.72 (95%CI 0.53 - 0.88). Conclusion: The 6-Minute Walk Test performed 4 months after intensive care unit discharge predicted long-term physical functional status among intensive care unit survivors with moderate accuracy.

The 6-Minute Walk Test predicts long-term physical improvement among intensive care unit survivors: a prospective cohort study. / O Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos prevê a melhora física em longo prazo de sobreviventes à unidade de terapia intensiva: um estudo de coorte prospectiva.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the ability of the 6-Minute Walk Test to predict long-term physical functional status improvement among intensive care unit survivors. METHODS: Thirty-two intensive care unit survivors were prospectively evaluated from February 2017 to August 2018 in a post-intensive care unit outpatient clinic in Brazil. Individuals with intensive care unit stays > 72 hours (emergency admissions) or > 120 hours (elective admissions) attending the post-intensive care unit clinic four months after intensive care unit discharge were consecutively enrolled. The association between the 6-Minute Walk Test distance at baseline and physical functional status was assessed over 8 months using the Barthel Index. RESULTS: The mean 6-Minute Walk Test distance was significantly lower in intensive care unit survivors than in the general population (405m versus 557m; p < 0.001). Age (ß = -4.0; p < 0.001) and muscle weakness (ß = -99.7; p = 0.02) were associated with the 6-Minute Walk Test distance. A 6-Minute Walk Test distance was associated with improvement in physical functional status over the 8-month follow-up (odds ratio for each 10m of 1.07; 95%CI 1.01 - 1.16; p = 0.03). The area under the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve for the 6-Minute Walk Test prediction of physical functional status improvement was 0.72 (95%CI 0.53 - 0.88). CONCLUSION: The 6-Minute Walk Test performed 4 months after intensive care unit discharge predicted long-term physical functional status among intensive care unit survivors with moderate accuracy.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a capacidade do Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos para predizer a melhora do estado funcional físico em longo prazo de pacientes sobreviventes à unidade de terapia intensiva. MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados, de forma prospectiva, entre fevereiro de 2017 e agosto de 2018, em um ambulatório pós-unidade de terapia intensiva, 32 sobreviventes à unidade de terapia intensiva. Foram inscritos consecutivamente os pacientes com permanência na unidade de terapia intensiva acima de 72 horas (para admissões emergenciais) ou acima de 120 horas (para admissões eletivas) que compareceram ao ambulatório pós-unidade de terapia intensiva 4 meses após receberem alta da unidade de terapia intensiva. A associação entre a distância percorrida no Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos realizado na avaliação inicial e a evolução do estado funcional físico foi avaliada durante 8 meses, com utilização do Índice de Barthel. RESULTADOS: A distância média percorrida no Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos foi significantemente mais baixa nos sobreviventes à unidade de terapia intensiva do que na população geral (405m versus 557m; p < 0,001). A idade (ß = -4,0; p < 0,001) e a fraqueza muscular (ß = -99,7; p = 0,02) se associaram com a distância percorrida no Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos. A distância percorrida no Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos se associou com melhora do estado funcional físico no período de 8 meses de acompanhamento desses pacientes (razão de chance para cada 10m: 1,07; IC95% 1,01 - 1,16; p = 0,03). A área sob a curva Característica de Operação do Receptor para predição da melhora funcional física pelo Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos foi de 0,72 (IC95% 0,53 - 0,88). CONCLUSÃO: O Teste de Caminhada de 6 Minutos, realizado 4 meses após a alta da unidade de terapia intensiva, predisse com precisão moderada a melhora do estado funcional físico de sobreviventes à unidade de terapia intensiva.

Effects of post-ICU follow-up on subject outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

PURPOSE: The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize data on subject outcomes associated with post-ICU follow-up. MATERIALS AND METHODS: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane CENTRAL, and EMBASE databases were searched according to pre-specified criteria (PROSPERO- CRD42017074734). Non-randomized and randomized studies assessing patient and family outcomes associated with post-ICU follow-up were included. RESULTS: Twenty-six studies were included. Sixteen (61%) were randomized trials; of these, 15 were meta-analyzed. Non-randomized studies reported benefits in survival, functional status, anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, and satisfaction. In randomized trials, post-ICU follow-up models focusing on physical therapy were associated with fewer depression symptoms (mean difference [MD], -1.21 (see Fig. 2); 95% confidence interval [CI], -2.31 to -0.11; I2 = 0%) and better mental health-related quality of life scores (standardized MD [SMD], 0.26; 95%CI, 0.02 to 0.51; I2 = 6%) in the short term. Post-ICU follow-up models focusing on psychological or medical management interventions were associated with fewer PTSD symptoms (SMD, -0.21; 95%CI, -0.37 to -0.05; I2 = 0%) in the medium term. CONCLUSIONS: Post-ICU follow-up may improve depression symptoms and mental health-related quality of life in the short term for models focusing on physical therapy and PTSD symptoms in the medium term for models focusing on psychological or medical management interventions.

Implantação de protocolo de qualidade assistencial baseado em cuidados centrados no paciente crítico: relato de experiência / Implementation of care-based care-based care quality protocol: experience report / Implementación del protocolo de calidad asistencial basado en el cuidado centrado en el paciente: informe de experiencia

OBJETIVO: descrever as etapas da construção e implantação de um protocolo de qualidade assistencial, baseado no bundle ABCDEF, adaptado às necessidades locais, integrando-o à visão de cuidado centrado no paciente, vivenciadas pelo grupo multiprofissional pelo olhar dos enfermeiros. MÉTODO: trata-se de relato de experiência da construção e implantação parcial de um protocolo de qualidade assistencial, baseado nas orientações do PAD inserido no Programa de Qualidade Assistencial "ABCDEF", que aborda o manejo da analgesia, da sedação e do delirium, englobando os protocolos de desmame de ventilação mecânica, mobilização precoce, higiene do sono e humanização desde a admissão na UTI. RESULTADOS: foram implantados, até o momento, os protocolos de sedoanalgesia, desmame da ventilação mecânica e mobilização precoce. Estes passaram por ampla discussão com a equipe assistencial multiprofissional antes da implantação. CONCLUSÃO: inúmeros são os fatores que facilitam e dificultam a implantação do bundle ABCDEF em nossa realidade. A proposta de mudança é bem aceita pelo grupo, mas a adesão não é constante. Esforços intensos com educação permanente, encontros com equipe multiprofissional e valorização do trabalho pelos gestores parecem melhorar o engajamento.(AU)

Objective: to describe the stages of the elaboration and implementation of a quality care protocol, based on the ABCDEF bundle, adapted to local needs, integrating it with the patient-centered view of care experienced by the multiprofessional group through the eyes of nurses. Method: this is an experience report of the elaboration and partial implementation of a care quality protocol, based on the PAD guidelines inserted in the Care Quality Program "ABCDEF", which addresses the management of analgesia, sedation and delirium, encompassing discontinuation of mechanical ventilation, early mobilization, sleep hygiene and humanization protocols since ICU admission. Results: the protocols of sedoanalgesia, discontinuation of mechanical ventilation and early mobilization were implemented so far. These underwent extensive discussion with the multidisciplinary care team prior to implementation. Conclusion: there are many factors that facilitate and hinder the implementation of ABCDEF bundle in our reality. The change proposal is well accepted by the group, but adherence is not constant. Intense efforts with continuing education, meetings with multiprofessional staff and appreciation of work by managers seem to improve engagement.(AU)

Objetivo: describir las etapas de la construcción e implementación de un protocolo de calidad asistencial, basado en el paquete de medidas ABCDEF, adaptado a las necesidades locales, integrándolo con la visión de la atención centrada en el paciente, experimentada por el grupo multiprofesional a través de los ojos de los enfermeros. Método: informe de experiencia de la construcción e implementación parcial de un protocolo de calidad asistencial, basado en las pautas de PAD insertadas en el Programa de Calidad Asistencial "ABCDEF", que trata del manejo de la analgesia, sedación y del delirio, que incluye los protocolos de destete de ventilación mecánica, movilización temprana, higiene del sueño y humanización desde la admisión a la UCI. Resultados: hasta el momento fueron implementados los protocolos de sedoanalgesia, de destete de la ventilación mecánica y de movilización temprana. Estos se sometieron a una extensa discusión con el equipo de atención multiprofesional antes de la implementación. Conclusión: hay muchos factores que facilitan y dificultan la implementación del paquete de medidas ABCDEF en nuestra realidad. La propuesta de cambio es bien aceptada por el grupo, pero la adhesión no es constante. Esfuerzos intensos con educación continua, reuniones con el personal multiprofesional y la apreciación del trabajo por parte de los gerentes parecen mejorar el compromiso.(AU)

The Quality of End-of-Life Care after Limitations of Medical Treatment as Defined by a Rapid Response Team: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

BACKGROUND: Despite the increase in the identification of patients at the end of life after the introduction of rapid response team (RRT), there is doubt as to whether there has been an improvement in the quality of care offered to these patients. Proper end-of-life care is the next expected step after identifying patients who are dying. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the end-of-life care after limitations of medical treatment (LOMTs) as defined by an RRT. DESIGN: This is a single-center retrospective cohort study at a tertiary teaching hospital in Porto Alegre, Brazil, from July 2014 to July 2016. SETTING/SUBJECTS: We included 242 patients with an LOMT as defined by the RRT. MEASUREMENTS: Outcomes of interest included symptoms and palliative measures after RRT review. RESULTS: During the study period, there were 5396 calls to 2937 patients, representing 126 calls per 1000 hospital discharges. Of these calls, 4.9% (n = 242) resulted in an LOMT. The primary care team agreed with the LOMT decision proposed by the RRT in 91.7% of cases. Regarding end-of-life symptoms, 7.4% and 5.8% of patients presented with intense or moderate pain, respectively, and 62.4% of patients presented dyspnea in the last 48 hours of hospitalization. Less than 15% of patients received attention for their spiritual needs and/or received psychological support. CONCLUSIONS: Our data reinforce the important role of RRTs in the identification of end-of-life patients with clinical deterioration. Despite the increase in the identification of these patients, the quality of end-of-life care needs to be improved.

Qualidade de vida pós-unidades de terapia intensiva: protocolo de estudo de coorte multicêntrico para avaliação de desfechos em longo prazo em sobreviventes de internação em unidades de terapia intensiva brasileiras / Quality of life after intensive care unit: a multicenter cohort study protocol for assessment of long-term outcomes among intensive care survivors in Brazil

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de incapacidades físicas, cognitivas e psiquiátricas, fatores associados e sua relação com qualidade de vida em pacientes sobreviventes de internação em unidades de terapia intensiva brasileiras. Métodos: Um estudo de coorte prospectivo multicêntrico está sendo conduzido em dez unidades de terapia intensiva adulto clínico-cirúrgicas representativas das cinco regiões geopolíticas do Brasil. Pacientes com idade ≥ 18 anos que receberam alta das unidades de terapia intensiva participantes e permaneceram internados na unidade de terapia intensiva por 72 horas ou mais, nos casos de internação clínica ou cirúrgica de urgência, e por 120 horas ou mais, nos casos de internação cirúrgica eletiva, serão incluídos de forma consecutiva. Estes pacientes serão seguidos por 1 ano, por meio de entrevistas telefônicas estruturadas 3, 6 e 12 meses pós-alta da unidade de terapia intensiva. Dependência funcional, disfunção cognitiva, sintomas de ansiedade e depressão, sintomas de estresse pós-traumático, qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde, re-hospitalizações e mortalidade em longo prazo serão avaliados como desfechos. Discussão: O presente estudo tem o potencial de contribuir para o conhecimento a respeito da prevalência e dos fatores associados à síndrome pós-cuidados intensivos na população de pacientes adultos sobreviventes de internação em unidades de terapia intensiva brasileiras. Ademais, a associação entre síndrome pós-cuidados intensivos e qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde poderá ser estabelecida.

ABSTRACT Objective: To establish the prevalence of physical, cognitive and psychiatric disabilities, associated factors and their relationship with the qualities of life of intensive care survivors in Brazil. Methods: A prospective multicenter cohort study is currently being conducted at 10 adult medical-surgical intensive care units representative of the 5 Brazilian geopolitical regions. Patients aged ≥ 18 years who are discharged from the participating intensive care units and stay 72 hours or more in the intensive care unit for medical or emergency surgery admissions or 120 hours or more for elective surgery admissions are consecutively included. Patients are followed up for a period of one year by means of structured telephone interviews conducted at 3, 6 and 12 months after discharge from the intensive care unit. The outcomes are functional dependence, cognitive dysfunction, anxiety and depression symptoms, posttraumatic stress symptoms, health-related quality of life, rehospitalization and long-term mortality. Discussion: The present study has the potential to contribute to current knowledge of the prevalence and factors associated with postintensive care syndrome among adult intensive care survivors in Brazil. In addition, an association might be established between postintensive care syndrome and health-related quality of life.

Quality of life after intensive care unit: a multicenter cohort study protocol for assessment of long-term outcomes among intensive care survivors in Brazil. / Qualidade de vida pós-unidades de terapia intensiva: protocolo de estudo de coorte multicêntrico para avaliação de desfechos em longo prazo em sobreviventes de internação em unidades de terapia intensiva brasileiras.

OBJECTIVE: To establish the prevalence of physical, cognitive and psychiatric disabilities, associated factors and their relationship with the qualities of life of intensive care survivors in Brazil. METHODS: A prospective multicenter cohort study is currently being conducted at 10 adult medical-surgical intensive care units representative of the 5 Brazilian geopolitical regions. Patients aged ≥ 18 years who are discharged from the participating intensive care units and stay 72 hours or more in the intensive care unit for medical or emergency surgery admissions or 120 hours or more for elective surgery admissions are consecutively included. Patients are followed up for a period of one year by means of structured telephone interviews conducted at 3, 6 and 12 months after discharge from the intensive care unit. The outcomes are functional dependence, cognitive dysfunction, anxiety and depression symptoms, posttraumatic stress symptoms, health-related quality of life, rehospitalization and long-term mortality. DISCUSSION: The present study has the potential to contribute to current knowledge of the prevalence and factors associated with postintensive care syndrome among adult intensive care survivors in Brazil. In addition, an association might be established between postintensive care syndrome and health-related quality of life.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a prevalência de incapacidades físicas, cognitivas e psiquiátricas, fatores associados e sua relação com qualidade de vida em pacientes sobreviventes de internação em unidades de terapia intensiva brasileiras. MÉTODOS: Um estudo de coorte prospectivo multicêntrico está sendo conduzido em dez unidades de terapia intensiva adulto clínico-cirúrgicas representativas das cinco regiões geopolíticas do Brasil. Pacientes com idade ≥ 18 anos que receberam alta das unidades de terapia intensiva participantes e permaneceram internados na unidade de terapia intensiva por 72 horas ou mais, nos casos de internação clínica ou cirúrgica de urgência, e por 120 horas ou mais, nos casos de internação cirúrgica eletiva, serão incluídos de forma consecutiva. Estes pacientes serão seguidos por 1 ano, por meio de entrevistas telefônicas estruturadas 3, 6 e 12 meses pós-alta da unidade de terapia intensiva. Dependência funcional, disfunção cognitiva, sintomas de ansiedade e depressão, sintomas de estresse pós-traumático, qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde, re-hospitalizações e mortalidade em longo prazo serão avaliados como desfechos. DISCUSSÃO: O presente estudo tem o potencial de contribuir para o conhecimento a respeito da prevalência e dos fatores associados à síndrome pós-cuidados intensivos na população de pacientes adultos sobreviventes de internação em unidades de terapia intensiva brasileiras. Ademais, a associação entre síndrome pós-cuidados intensivos e qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde poderá ser estabelecida.

Inhalation injury after exposure to indoor fire and smoke: The Brazilian disaster experience.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the pre-hospital, emergency department, and intensive care unit (ICU) care and prognosis of patients with inhalation injury after exposure to indoor fire and smoke. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a prospective observational cohort study that includes patients admitted to seven ICUs after a fire disaster. The following data were collected: demographic characteristics; use of fiberoptic bronchoscopy; degree of inhalation injury; percentage of burned body surface area; mechanical ventilation parameters; and subsequent events during ICU stay. Patients were followed to determine the ICU and hospital mortality rates. RESULTS: Within 24h of the incident, 68 patients were admitted to seven ICUs. The patients were young and had no comorbidities. Most patients (n=35; 51.5%) only had an inhalation injury. The mean ventilator-free days for patients with an inhalation injury degree of 0 or I was 12.5±8.1 days. For patients with an inhalation injury degree of II or III, the mean ventilator-free days was 9.4±5.8 days (p=0.12). In terms of the length of ICU stay for patients with degrees 0 or I, and patients with degrees II or III, the median was 7.0 days (5.0-8.0 days) and 12.0 days (8.0-23.0 days) (p<0.001), respectively. In addition, patients with a larger percentage of burned surface areas also had a longer ICU stay; however, no association with ventilator-free days was found. The patients with <10% of burned body surface area showed a mean of 9.2±5.4 ventilator-free days. The mean ventilator-free days for patients who had >10% burned body surface area was 11.9±9.5 (p=0.26). The length of ICU stay for the <10% and >10% burned body surface area patients was 7.0 days (5.0-10.0 days) and 23.0 days (11.5-25.5 days) (p<0.001), respectively. CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that burn patients with inhalation injuries have different courses of disease, which are mainly determined by the percentage of burned body surface area.