Body mass index and abdominal waist values are related to increased cardiometabolic risk in schoolchildren aged five to ten years.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the frequency of obesity and cardiometabolic risk in schoolchildren under ten years old. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study with schoolchildren (n=639) aged five to ten years in a municipally of southern of Brazil. The cardiometabolic risk was calculated from values of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), diastolic (DBP) and systolic blood pressure (SBP), blood glucose levels, triglycerides and total cholesterol (TC). Odds ratio (OR), Spearman correlation and principal component analysis (PCA) were analyzed. RESULTS: Independent of sex, elevated WC and BMI were related to higher values of SBP, DBP, and TC in schoolchildren. The frequency of cardiometabolic risk was 6.0% in girls and 9.9% in boys. Schoolchildren with elevated values of SBP, triglycerides and TC presented high OR for cardiometabolic risk. PCA indicated that schoolchildren with high WC (p>80) presented more frequently altered glucose levels, triglycerides, and TC. CONCLUSIONS: Obesity, especially when associated with elevated WC, is related to metabolic dysfunctions and cardiometabolic risk in schoolchildren under ten years of age. These findings indicate the urgency of stablishing metabolic risk for this age group, enabling early diagnosis and adequate treatment, to prevent the development of diabetes and cardiovascular dysfunction throughout life.

Elective pediatric surgery: profile description of children and late referral identification.

Pediatric surgery receives great demand for referrals from primary care services in order to evaluate the need for surgical intervention. However access to this specialized evaluation and in intervention does not always occur at the appropriate time. This study aims to characterize the profile of pediatric patients electively operated in the western Paraná state region, between 2018 and 2020, and identify those who were lately referred to surgical evaluation. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective study through the review of electronic medical records. The variables evaluated were sociodemographic data, information on underlying diseases, referral data, specialist assessment and surgical procedure. During this period, 410 patients underwent an elective surgical procedure, of which 289 were included in the research. The sample was predominantly male (72.3%) with a mean age of 57.9 months at the surgeons assessment and 59 months at the date of surgery. Most of the patients came from primary care (75%) and the most common pathology was inguinal hernia (39.1%). The mean time interval between referral through primary care and surgery was 4.98 months, and between the surgeons assessment and surgery was 1.21 months. Of the total sample, 77 (26.6%) patients were identified as being referred late for the surgical procedure. Knowing the profile of patients and the problems experienced in this region in relation to the care provided in pediatric surgery provides subsidies to propose improvement strategies not only for the health system in this location, but for several inner regions of Brazil in a similar situation.

The impact of COVID-19 on kidney transplant activities in Brazil: a descriptive study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) pandemic has reached services, systems, and world society. Despite its certified efficiency, the Brazilian National Transplant System is not exempt from the side effects of COVID-19. OBJECTIVE: To compare kidney transplantation activity registered in Brazil between the pandemic (2020) and pre-pandemic (2019) periods. DESIGN AND SETTING: A descriptive study was conducted in March 2021. The annual reports of the Brazilian Transplantation Registry for 2019 and 2020 were included in this study. METHODS: We conducted a descriptive study of kidney transplant activity in Brazil in 2019 and 2020. RESULTS: A 23.9% decrease in kidney transplants per million population was observed during the pandemic period (22.9 in 2020 versus 30.1 in 2019). Kidney transplants with a living donor (-58.8%) and in the North Region (-79.5%) experienced the greatest declines. The pandemic waiting list increased by 6.8%, and deaths during the waiting period increased by 36.8%. The number of patients on the waiting list and transplant teams decreased by 31.3% and 9.5%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The COVID-19 pandemic drastically affected Brazil and had a significant negative impact on KT activities in the country.

The impact of COVID-19 on kidney transplant activities in Brazil: a descriptive study.

BACKGROUND: The coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) pandemic has reached services, systems, and world society. Despite its certified efficiency, the Brazilian National Transplant System is not exempt from the side effects of COVID-19. OBJECTIVE: To compare kidney transplantation activity registered in Brazil between the pandemic (2020) and pre-pandemic (2019) periods. DESIGN AND SETTING: A descriptive study was conducted in March 2021. The annual reports of the Brazilian Transplantation Registry for 2019 and 2020 were included in this study. METHODS: We conducted a descriptive study of kidney transplant activity in Brazil in 2019 and 2020. RESULTS: A 23.9% decrease in kidney transplants per million population was observed during the pandemic period (22.9 in 2020 versus 30.1 in 2019). Kidney transplants with a living donor (-58.8%) and in the North Region (-79.5%) experienced the greatest declines. The pandemic waiting list increased by 6.8%, and deaths during the waiting period increased by 36.8%. The number of patients on the waiting list and transplant teams decreased by 31.3% and 9.5%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The COVID-19 pandemic drastically affected Brazil and had a significant negative impact on KT activities in the country.

Apoio social e estratégias para promoção do aleitamento materno segundo profissionais de saúde / Apoyo social y estrategias para la promoción de la lactancia materna según profesionales de la salud / Social support and strategies for breastfeeding promotion according to health professionals

RESUMO Objetivo: Conhecer as estratégias utilizadas pelos profissionais de saúde para promoção do aleitamento materno exclusivo bem como sua percepção sobre o apoio recebido pelas mulheres. Método: Estudo qualitativo realizado com 28 profissionais de saúde que atuam em unidades de saúde da família no Oeste do Paraná. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, no período de setembro de 2018 a novembro de 2019. A análise foi de conteúdo, modalidade temática. Resultados: Os profissionais de saúde se autodeclararam a principal fonte de apoio à mulher no período do aleitamento materno, sendo que seis deles indicam a família como uma fonte de apoio complementar nesse processo e a mencionam como principal estratégia para proteção, promoção e manutenção do aleitamento materno, a educação em saúde. Considerações finais: Os profissionais percebem-se como o principal suporte das mulheres para a amamentação. Citam como estratégias utilizadas a educação em saúde e as orientações durante os atendimentos.

RESUMEN Objetivo: conocer las estrategias utilizadas por los profesionales de salud para la promoción de la lactancia materna exclusiva, así como su percepción sobre el apoyo recibido por las mujeres. Método: estudio cualitativo realizado con 28 profesionales de salud que actúan en unidades de salud de la familia en el Oeste del Paraná-Brasil. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas, entre septiembre de 2018 y noviembre de 2019. El análisis fue de contenido, modalidad temática. Resultados: los profesionales de salud se auto declararon la principal fuente de apoyo a la mujer en el período de lactancia materna, siendo que seis de ellos indican la familia como una fuente de apoyo complementaria en ese proceso y mencionan la educación en salud como principal estrategia para protección, promoción y el mantenimiento de la lactancia materna. Consideraciones finales: los profesionales se perciben como el principal soporte de las mujeres para la lactancia. Relatan como estrategias utilizadas la educación en salud y las orientaciones durante las atenciones.

ABSTRACT Objective: To know the strategies used by health professionals to promote exclusive breastfeeding as well as their perception of the support received by women. Method: This is a qualitative study carried out with 28 health professionals who work in family health units in western Paraná. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, from September 2018 to November 2019. Analysis was based on thematic content modality. Results: Health professionals declared themselves to be the main source of support for women during the breastfeeding period, six of them indicate the family as a complementary source of support in this process and mentioned health education as the main strategy for breastfeeding protection, promotion and maintenance. Final considerations: Professionals perceive themselves as the main support of women for breastfeeding. They cite health education and guidance during consultations as strategies used.

Body mass index and abdominal waist values are related to increased cardiometabolic risk in schoolchildren aged five to ten years / Valores do índice de massa corpórea e circunferência abdominal estão relacionados a elevado risco cardiometabólico em escolares com idade de cinco a dez anos

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the frequency of obesity and cardiometabolic risk in schoolchildren under ten years old. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with schoolchildren (n=639) aged five to ten years in a municipally of southern of Brazil. The cardiometabolic risk was calculated from values of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), diastolic (DBP) and systolic blood pressure (SBP), blood glucose levels, triglycerides and total cholesterol (TC). Odds ratio (OR), Spearman correlation and principal component analysis (PCA) were analyzed. Results: Independent of sex, elevated WC and BMI were related to higher values of SBP, DBP, and TC in schoolchildren. The frequency of cardiometabolic risk was 6.0% in girls and 9.9% in boys. Schoolchildren with elevated values of SBP, triglycerides and TC presented high OR for cardiometabolic risk. PCA indicated that schoolchildren with high WC (p>80) presented more frequently altered glucose levels, triglycerides, and TC. Conclusions: Obesity, especially when associated with elevated WC, is related to metabolic dysfunctions and cardiometabolic risk in schoolchildren under ten years of age. These findings indicate the urgency of stablishing metabolic risk for this age group, enabling early diagnosis and adequate treatment, to prevent the development of diabetes and cardiovascular dysfunction throughout life.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a frequência de obesidade e risco cardiometabólico em escolares menores de dez anos de idade. Métodos: Este é um estudo transversal com escolares (n=639) com idade de cinco a dez anos de um município do Sul do Brasil. O risco cardiometabólico foi calculado com base nos valores do índice de massa corpórea (IMC), circunferência da cintura (CC), pressão arterial sistólica (PAS) e diastólica (PAD), valores sanguíneos de glicose, triglicerídeos e colesterol total. Odds ratio (OR), correlação de Spearman e análise de componentes principais (PCA) foram obtidos. Resultados: Independentemente do sexo, CC e IMC aumentados foram relacionados com maiores valores de PAS, PAD e colesterol total. A frequência de risco cardiometabólico foi de 6,0% nas meninas e 9,9% nos meninos. Escolares com elevados valores de PAS, triglicerídeos e colesterol total tinham alto OR para risco cardiometabólico. A PCA mostrou que escolares com alta CC (p>80) apresentam mais frequentemente alterações nos níveis sanguíneos de glicose, triglicerídeos e colesterol total. Conclusões: A obesidade, especialmente quando associada a elevados valores de CC, está relacionada com disfunções metabólicas e risco cardiometabólico em escolares menores de dez anos de idade. Estes achados indicam a urgência de estabelecer o risco metabólico para essa faixa etária, possibilitando o diagnóstico precoce, o adequado tratamento para evitar o desenvolvimento de diabetes e disfunções cardiovasculares ao longo da vida.

Elective pediatric surgery: profile description of children and late referral identification / Cirurgia pediátrica eletiva: caracterização do perfil das crianças e identificação dos encaminhamentos em atraso

ABSTRACT Pediatric surgery receives great demand for referrals from primary care services in order to evaluate the need for surgical intervention. However access to this specialized evaluation and in intervention does not always occur at the appropriate time. This study aims to characterize the profile of pediatric patients electively operated in the western Paraná state region, between 2018 and 2020, and identify those who were lately referred to surgical evaluation. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective study through the review of electronic medical records. The variables evaluated were sociodemographic data, information on underlying diseases, referral data, specialist assessment and surgical procedure. During this period, 410 patients underwent an elective surgical procedure, of which 289 were included in the research. The sample was predominantly male (72.3%) with a mean age of 57.9 months at the surgeons assessment and 59 months at the date of surgery. Most of the patients came from primary care (75%) and the most common pathology was inguinal hernia (39.1%). The mean time interval between referral through primary care and surgery was 4.98 months, and between the surgeons assessment and surgery was 1.21 months. Of the total sample, 77 (26.6%) patients were identified as being referred late for the surgical procedure. Knowing the profile of patients and the problems experienced in this region in relation to the care provided in pediatric surgery provides subsidies to propose improvement strategies not only for the health system in this location, but for several inner regions of Brazil in a similar situation.

RESUMO Introdução: a cirurgia pediátrica representa especialidade com demanda significativa de encaminhamentos dos serviços de atenção primária para avaliação da necessidade de intervenção cirúrgica. Contudo, nem sempre o acesso a essa intervenção ocorre no momento adequado. Nesse sentido, objetivou-se caracterizar o perfil dos pacientes pediátricos operados eletivamente, no recorte temporal 2018-2020, e identificar pacientes que foram encaminhados em atraso para a avaliação com o cirurgião. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, transversal e retrospectivo mediante a revisão de prontuários eletrônicos. As variáveis avaliadas foram dados sociodemograficos, informações das doenças de base, dados do encaminhamento, da avaliação do especialista e do procedimento cirúrgico. Resultados: neste período 410 pacientes foram submetidos a procedimento cirúrgico eletivo, dos quais 289 foram incluídos na pesquisa. O sexo masculino (72,3%%) foi predominante, com idade média de 57,9 meses na avaliação pelo cirurgião e 59 meses na data da cirurgia. A procedência dos pacientes foi na maioria da atenção básica (75%) e a patologia mais incidente foi a hérnia inguinal (39,1%). O intervalo de tempo médio entre o encaminhamento pela atenção primária até a realização da cirurgia foi 4,98 meses e entre a avaliação pelo cirurgião e a realização da cirurgia foi 1,21 meses. Do total, 77 (26,6%) pacientes foram identificados como encaminhados em atraso para a realização do procedimento cirúrgico. Conclusão: conhecer o perfil dos pacientes e os problemas vivenciados nesta região em relação aos atendimentos prestados na cirurgia pediátrica apresenta subsídios para propor estratégias de melhoria não só do sistema de saúde local, mas de diversas regiões interioranas do Brasil em situação semelhante. .

Occurrence of acute kidney injury in adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND AND AIM: The knowledge about the acute kidney injury (AKI) incidence in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can help health teams to carry out a targeted care plan. This study aimed to determine the AKI incidence in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. METHODS: The electronic search covered research published until June 20, 2020, and included five databases, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and Lilacs (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Library). Eligible studies were those including data from AKI occurrence in adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19. The primary outcome was AKI incidence, and the secondary outcome assessed was the AKI mortality. Additionally, the estimated incidence of renal replacement therapy (RRT) need also was verified. Using a standardized form prepared in Microsoft Excel, data were extracted by two independents authors, regarding the description of studies, characteristics of patients and clinical data on the AKI occurrence. RESULTS: We included 30 studies in this systematic review, of which 28 were included in the meta-analysis. Data were assessed from 18.043 adult patients with COVID-19. The AKI estimate incidence overall and at the ICU was 9.2% (4.6-13.9) and 32.6% (8.5-56.6), respectively. AKI estimate incidence in the elderly patients and those with acute respiratory disease syndrome was 22.9% (-4.0-49.7) and 4.3% (1.8-6.8), respectively. Patients with secondary infection, AKI estimate incidence was 31.6% (12.3-51.0). The estimate incidence of patients that required RRT was 3.2% (1.1-5.4) and estimate AKI mortality was 50.4% (17.0-83.9). CONCLUSION: The occurrence of AKI is frequent among adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19, and affects on average, up to 13.9% of these patients. It is believed that AKI occurs early and in parallel with lung injury.

Ansiedade, depressão e estresse entre profissionais de enfermagem frente a pandemia por coronavírus / Anxiety, depression and stress among nursing professionals against the coronavirus / Pandemic ansiedad, depresión y estrés en profesionales de enfermería ante la pandemia del coronavirus

Objetivo:analisar o perfil sociodemográfico e laboral dos profissionais de enfermagem atuantes na unidade de internação COVID-19, que apresentaram, concomitantemente, ansiedade, depressão e estresse. Método:estudo descritivo, transversal realizado de maio a julho de 2020, via formulário eletrônico, contendo um instrumento de caracterização sociodemográfico e laboral, bem como uma escala para avaliar ansiedade, depressão e estresse -DepressionAnxiety and Stress Scale-21. Aplicou-se análise descritiva e inferencial. Resultados:A média de ansiedade foi de 19,5; 20,0 para depressão; e 26,2 para estresse. Observou-se alta correlação entre a subescalas depressão e ansiedade (p=0,004). Conclusões:Os profissionais apresentaram níveis elevados de ansiedade, depressão e estresse. Não foram identificadas variáveis independentes com valores estatisticamente significantes que pudessem esclarecer os fatores associados à ansiedade, depressão e estresse entres os profissionais da enfermagem. Foi possível observar correlação estatisticamente significante entre as subescalas depressão e ansiedade.

Objective:to analyze the sociodemographic and work profile of nursing professionals working in the COVID-19 inpatient unit, who presented, concomitantly, anxiety, depression and stress. Method:a descriptive, cross-sectional study carried out from May to July 2020, via an electronic form, containing a sociodemographic and labor characterization instrument, as well as a scale to assess anxiety, depression and stress -Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21. Descriptive andinferential analysis were applied. Results:Mean anxiety was 19.5; 20.0 for depression; and 26.2 for stress. A high correlation was observed between the depression and anxiety subscales (p=0.004). Conclusions:The professionals presented high levels of anxiety, depression and stress. Independent variables with statistically significant values that could clarify the factors associated with anxiety, depression and stress among nursing professionals were not identified. It was possible to observe a statistically significant correlation between the depression and anxiety subscales.

Objetivo:analizar el perfil sociodemográfico y laboral de los profesionales de enfermería que actúan en la unidad de hospitalización por COVID-19, que presentaron, concomitantemente, ansiedad, depresión y estrés. Método:estudio descriptivo, transversal, realizado de mayo a julio de 2020, a través de formulario electrónico, que contiene un instrumento de caracterización sociodemográfica y laboral, así como una escala para evaluar la ansiedad, la depresión y el estrés -Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21. Se aplicó análisis descriptivo e inferencial. Resultados:La ansiedad media fue de 19,5; 20,0 para depresión; y 26,2 para estrés. Se observó una alta correlación entre las subescalas de depresión y ansiedad (p=0,004). Conclusiones:Los profesionales presentaron altos niveles de ansiedad, depresión y estrés. No se identificaron variables independientescon valores estadísticamente significativos que pudieran esclarecer los factores asociados a la ansiedad, depresión y estrés entre los profesionales de enfermería. Fue posible observar una correlación estadísticamente significativa entre las subescalas dedepresión y ansiedad.

Occurrence of acute kidney injury in adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis / Ocurrencia de lesión renal aguda en pacientes adultos hospitalizados con COVID-19: revisión sistemática y metanálisis

Background and aimThe knowledge about the acute kidney injury (AKI) incidence in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can help health teams to carry out a targeted care plan. This study aimed to determine the AKI incidence in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.MethodsThe electronic search covered research published until June 20, 2020, and included five databases, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and Lilacs (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Library). Eligible studies were those including data from AKI occurrence in adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19. The primary outcome was AKI incidence, and the secondary outcome assessed was the AKI mortality. Additionally, the estimated incidence of renal replacement therapy (RRT) need also was verified. Using a standardized form prepared in Microsoft Excel, data were extracted by two independents authors, regarding the description of studies, characteristics of patients and clinical data on the AKI occurrence.ResultsWe included 30 studies in this systematic review, of which 28 were included in the meta-analysis. Data were assessed from 18.043 adult patients with COVID-19. The AKI estimate incidence overall and at the ICU was 9.2% (4.6–13.9) and 32.6% (8.5–56.6), respectively. AKI estimate incidence in the elderly patients and those with acute respiratory disease syndrome was 22.9% (−4.0–49.7) and 4.3% (1.8–6.8), respectively. Patients with secondary infection, AKI estimate incidence was 31.6% (12.3–51.0). The estimate incidence of patients that required RRT was 3.2% (1.1–5.4) and estimate AKI mortality was 50.4% (17.0–83.9).ConclusionThe occurrence of AKI is frequent among adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19, and affects on average, up to 13.9% of these patients. It is believed that AKI occurs early and in parallel with lung injury. (AU)

Antecedentes y objetivoEl conocimiento de la incidencia de lesión renal aguda (LRA) en pacientes con enfermedad por coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) puede ayudar a los equipos de atención médica a llevar a cabo un plan de atención específico. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar la incidencia de LRA en pacientes hospitalizados con COVID-19.MétodosLa búsqueda electrónica cubrió la investigación publicada hasta el 20 de junio del 2020 e incluyó 5 bases de datos: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus y Lilacs (Biblioteca de Ciencias de la Salud de América Latina y el Caribe). Los estudios elegibles fueron aquellos que incluyeron datos sobre la aparición de LRA en pacientes adultos hospitalizados con COVID-19. El resultado primario fue la incidencia de LRA y el resultado secundario evaluado fue la mortalidad por LRA. Además, también se verificó la incidencia estimada de necesidad de terapia de reemplazo renal (TRR). Mediante un formulario estandarizado elaborado en Microsoft Excel, los datos fueron extraídos por 2 autores independientes, haciendo referencia a la descripción de los estudios, las características de los pacientes y los datos clínicos sobre la ocurrencia de LRA.ResultadosEn esta revisión sistemática se incluyeron 30 estudios, de los cuales 28 se incluyeron en el metaanálisis. Se evaluaron los datos de 18.043 pacientes adultos con COVID-19. La incidencia estimada de LRA en general y en la UCI fue del 9,2% (4,6-13,9) y del 32,6% (8,5-56,6), respectivamente. La incidencia estimada de LRA en pacientes ancianos y pacientes con síndrome de enfermedad respiratoria aguda fue del 22,9% (–4,0-49,7) y del 4,3% (1,8-6,8), respectivamente. En pacientes con infección secundaria, la incidencia estimada de LRA fue del 31,6% (12,3-51,0). La incidencia estimada de pacientes que requirieron TRR fue del 3,2% (1,1-5,4) y la mortalidad estimada por LRA fue del 50,4% (17,0-83,9). ... (AU)

Occurrence of acute kidney injury in adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background and aim: The knowledge about the acute kidney injury (AKI) incidence in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can help health teams to carry out a targeted care plan. This study aimed to determine the AKI incidence in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Methods: The electronic search covered research published until June 20, 2020, and included five databases, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and Lilacs (Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Library). Eligible studies were those including data from AKI occurrence in adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19. The primary outcome was AKI incidence, and the secondary outcome assessed was the AKI mortality. Additionally, the estimated incidence of renal replacement therapy (RRT) need also was verified. Using a standardized form prepared in Microsoft Excel, data were extracted by two independents authors, regarding the description of studies, characteristics of patients and clinical data on the AKI occurrence. Results: We included 30 studies in this systematic review, of which 28 were included in the meta-analysis. Data were assessed from 18.043 adult patients with COVID-19. The AKI estimate incidence overall and at the ICU was 9.2% (4.6-13.9) and 32.6% (8.5-56.6), respectively. AKI estimate incidence in the elderly patients and those with acute respiratory disease syndrome was 22.9% (-4.0-49.7) and 4.3% (1.8-6.8), respectively. Patients with secondary infection, AKI estimate incidence was 31.6% (12.3-51.0). The estimate incidence of patients that required RRT was 3.2% (1.1-5.4) and estimate AKI mortality was 50.4% (17.0-83.9). Conclusion: The occurrence of AKI is frequent among adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19, and affects on average, up to 13.9% of these patients. It is believed that AKI occurs early and in parallel with lung injury.

Antecedentes y objetivo: El conocimiento de la incidencia de lesión renal aguda (LRA) en pacientes con enfermedad por coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) puede ayudar a los equipos de atención médica a llevar a cabo un plan de atención específico. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar la incidencia de LRA en pacientes hospitalizados con COVID-19. Métodos: La búsqueda electrónica cubrió la investigación publicada hasta el 20 de junio del 2020 e incluyó 5 bases de datos: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus y Lilacs (Biblioteca de Ciencias de la Salud de América Latina y el Caribe). Los estudios elegibles fueron aquellos que incluyeron datos sobre la aparición de LRA en pacientes adultos hospitalizados con COVID-19. El resultado primario fue la incidencia de LRA y el resultado secundario evaluado fue la mortalidad por LRA. Además, también se verificó la incidencia estimada de necesidad de terapia de reemplazo renal (TRR). Mediante un formulario estandarizado elaborado en Microsoft Excel, los datos fueron extraídos por 2 autores independientes, haciendo referencia a la descripción de los estudios, las características de los pacientes y los datos clínicos sobre la ocurrencia de LRA. Resultados: En esta revisión sistemática se incluyeron 30 estudios, de los cuales 28 se incluyeron en el metaanálisis. Se evaluaron los datos de 18.043 pacientes adultos con COVID-19. La incidencia estimada de LRA en general y en la UCI fue del 9,2% (4,6-13,9) y del 32,6% (8,5-56,6), respectivamente. La incidencia estimada de LRA en pacientes ancianos y pacientes con síndrome de enfermedad respiratoria aguda fue del 22,9% (­4,0-49,7) y del 4,3% (1,8-6,8), respectivamente. En pacientes con infección secundaria, la incidencia estimada de LRA fue del 31,6% (12,3-51,0). La incidencia estimada de pacientes que requirieron TRR fue del 3,2% (1,1-5,4) y la mortalidad estimada por LRA fue del 50,4% (17,0-83,9). Conclusión: La ocurrencia de LRA es frecuente en pacientes adultos hospitalizados con COVID-19 y afecta, en promedio, hasta al 13,9% de estos pacientes. Se cree que la LRA ocurre temprano y en paralelo con la lesión pulmonar.

Risco de lesão relacionada ao posicionamento cirúrgico: avaliação em hospital universitário brasileiro / Riesgo de lesiones relacionadas a la posición quirúrgica: evaluación en un hospital universitario de brasil / Risk of injuries related to surgical positioning: an assessment in a brazilian university hospital

Objetivo: avaliar o risco para desenvolvimento de lesões relacionadas ao posicionamento cirúrgico. Método: estudo transversal com amostra (n=146) de adultos cirúrgicos eletivos do Paraná, Brasil. Aplicou-se a Escala de Avaliação de Risco para o Desenvolvimento de Lesões decorrentes do Posicionamento Cirúrgico e extração de variáveis sociodemográficas. Procedeu-se análise estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: homens (49,3%) e mulheres (50,7%) tiveram distribuição equânime de atendimento majoritariamente pela ortopedia (39,7%). Pela escala aplicada, destacou-se: uso de colchão convencional+coxins de campo de algodão como superfície de suporte (100%); posição supina (78%); membros superiores com abertura inferior a 90º (70,5%); anestesia regional (54,1%) e tempo cirúrgico de 1-2h (46,6%). Constatou-se escore médio de 17,6±3,29 pontos e 75,3% da amostra apresentou baixo risco de desenvolver lesões do posicionamento cirúrgico. Conclusão: em torno de um quarto da amostra apresentou maior risco de lesão decorrente da posição cirúrgica.

Objetivo: evaluar el riesgo de desarrollar lesiones relacionadas con la posición quirúrgica. Método: estudio transversal con una muestra (n=146) de adultos sometidos a cirugías electivas en Paraná, Brasil. Se aplicó la Escala de Evaluación del Riesgo de Desarrollar Lesiones a raíz de la Posición Quirúrgica y se extrajeron variables sociodemográficas. Se realizó un análisis estadístico descriptivo e inferencial. Resultados: hubo distribución igualitaria entre hombres (49,3%) y mujeres (50,7%), atendidos mayoritariamente en la especialidad de Ortopedia (39,7%). Al aplicar la escala se destacó lo siguiente: utilización de colchón convencional + almohadones de campo de algodón como superficie de apoyo (100%); posición supina (78%); extremidades superiores con abertura de menos de 90º (70,5%); anestesia regional (54,1%) y duración de la cirugía de 1 a 2 horas (46,6%). Se verificó una puntuación media de 17,6±3,29 puntos y el 75,3% de la muestra presentó bajo riesgo de desarrollar lesiones a raíz de la posición quirúrgica. Conclusión: aproximadamente el 25% de la muestra presentó un riesgo más elevado de lesiones resultantes de la posición quirúrgica.

Objective: to assess the risk for the development of injuries related to surgical positioning. Method: a cross-sectional study with a sample comprised by adults undergoing elective surgeries (n=146) in Paraná, Brazil. The Risk Assessment Scale for the Development of Injuries arising from Surgical Positioning was applied, with extraction of sociodemographic variables. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed. Results: men (49.3%) and women (50.7%) presented equal distribution of appointments, mostly in the Orthopedics specialty (39.7%). The following stood out as per the scale applied: use of conventional mattress + cotton field cushions as a support surface (100%); supine position (78%); upper limbs with opening less than 90º (70.5%); regional anesthesia (54.1%), and surgical time of 1h-2h (46.6%). A mean score of 17.6±3.29 points was found and 75.3% of the sample presented low risk for the development of injuries related to surgical positioning. Conclusion: around 25% of the sample presented a higher risk of injuries arising from surgical positioning.

Complicações intradialíticas em pacientes com injúria renal aguda / Complicaciones intradialíticas en pacientes con insuficiencia renal aguda / Intradialytic complications in patients with acute kidney injury

Resumo Objetivo Identificar a prevalência de complicações intradialíticas em pacientes com injúria renal aguda (IRA) na unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) e seus fatores associados; verificar quais foram as condutas profissionais imediatas adotadas pela equipe. Métodos Estudo retrospectivo, com abordagem quantitativa, realizado na UTI de um hospital universitário e público, localizado na região sul do Brasil. Foram incluídos neste estudo todos os pacientes internados na UTI com diagnóstico médico de IRA dialítica entre janeiro de 2011 e dezembro de 2016. Realizou-se coleta de dados contidos em prontuários. Considerou-se como estatisticamente significativo p-valor < 0,05. Resultados Foram incluídos 76 pacientes, sendo a maioria com idade entre 41 e 65 anos (n= 44; 57,9%). Todos realizaram hemodiálise intermitente. Do total de pacientes, 71 (93,4%) apresentaram complicações durante a hemodiálise, sendo hipotensão intradialítica a complicação mais prevalente, acometendo 51 (71,8%) pacientes. A conduta profissional imediata mais frequente para a referida complicação foi instalação e/ou controle da infusão do medicamento vasoativo (100% dos casos). Idade, ventilação mecânica, IRA relacionada à sepse, número e tempo de duração (horas) das sessões dialíticas, bem como o momento de início da diálise foram significativamente associados à frequência das complicações intradialíticas. Conclusão Os pacientes apresentaram alta prevalência de complicações intradialíticas, sendo que as condutas profissionais imediatas mais frequentes objetivaram reverter hipotensão intradialítica e foram realizadas majoritariamente pela equipe de enfermagem. Os fatores associados às complicações estiveram relacionados à gravidade dos pacientes no início da diálise.

Resumen Objetivo Identificar la prevalencia de complicaciones intradialíticas en pacientes con insuficiencia renal aguda (IRA) en la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI) y sus factores asociados; verificar qué conductas profesionales inmediatas fueron adoptadas por el equipo. Métodos Estudio retrospectivo, con abordaje cuantitativo, realizado en la UCI de un hospital universitario y público, ubicado en la región sur de Brasil. Se incluyeron en este estudio todos los pacientes ingresados a la UCI con diagnóstico médico de IRA dialítica entre enero de 2011 y diciembre de 2016. Se realizó la recopilación de datos de los prontuarios. Considerados estadísticamente significante p-valor < 0,05. Resultados Se incluyeron 76 pacientes, en su mayoría con edades entre 41 y 65 años (n= 44; 57,9 %). Todos realizaron hemodiálisis intermitente. Del total de pacientes, 71 (93,4 %) presentaron complicaciones durante la hemodiálisis, con hipotensión intradialítica como la complicación más prevalente, acometiendo a 51 (71,8 %) pacientes. La conducta profesional inmediata más frecuente para la referida complicación fue la instalación o el control de la infusión del medicamento vasoactivo (100 % de los casos). Edad, ventilación mecánica, IRA relacionada a la sepsis, número y tiempo de duración (horas) de las sesiones dialíticas, así como el momento de inicio de la diálisis estuvieron significativamente asociados con la frecuencia de las complicaciones intradialíticas. Conclusión Los pacientes presentaron alta prevalencia de complicaciones intradialíticas y las conductas profesionales inmediatas más frecuentes tuvieron el objetivo de revertir la hipotensión intradialítica y se realizaron mayoritariamente por el equipo de enfermería. Los factores asociados a las complicaciones se relacionaron con la gravedad de los pacientes al inicio de la diálisis.

Abstract Objective To identify the prevalence of intradialytic complications in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their associated factors and verify what were the immediate professional behaviors adopted by the team. Methods This is a quantitative retrospective study, carried out in the ICU of a university and public hospital, located in southern Brazil. All patients admitted to an ICU with a medical diagnosis of dialysis AKI between January 2011 and December 2016 were included in this study. Data were collected from medical records. A statistical difference with a p-value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results A total of 76 patients were included, the majority aged between 41 and 65 years (n=44; 57.9%). All underwent intermittent hemodialysis. Of the total number of patients, 71 (93.4%) had complications during hemodialysis, with intradialytic hypotension being the most prevalent complication, affecting 51 (71.8%) patients. The most frequent immediate professional conduct for this complication was installation and/or control of vasoactive drug infusion (100% of cases). Age, mechanical ventilation, sepsis-related AKI, number and duration (hours) of dialysis sessions, as well as the time of starting dialysis were significantly associated with the frequency of intradialytic complications. Conclusion Patients had a high prevalence of intradialytic complications, and the most frequent immediate professional procedures aimed at reversing intradialytic hypotension and were performed mainly by the nursing team. Factors associated with complications were related to the severity of patients at the beginning of dialysis.

Prevalence and factors associated with anxiety, depression and stress in a COVID-19 nursing team.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the levels of anxiety, depression and stress and their associated factors, among nursing professionals who make up the team working against COVID-19 of a University Hospital in the south of Brazil. METHOD: Exploratory, descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted from May to July 2020. RESULTS: From the total number of professionals, 53.8% had anxiety; 38.4% depression; and 40.3%, stress. Age, length of service in the profession, job satisfaction and work shift showed a statistically significant association with depression, while the employment contract, length of service in the UH, length of service in the unit prior to the opening of the COVID-19 unit and satisfaction at work showed a significant association with stress. CONCLUSIONS: The nursing professionals of the COVID-19 team have important levels of anxiety, depression and stress, and the factors associated with depression and stress have been identified.

Características de profissionais de saúde acometidos por Covid-19: revisão integrativa da literatura / Characteristics of health professionals affected by Covid-19: an integrative literature review

RESUMO O objetivo do estudo consistiu em identificar as características de profissionais de saúde acometidos por Covid-19. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura guiada por seis etapas e que pesquisou cinco fontes de dados. Após o estabelecimento do fluxo de seleção do material levantado (N=5.522), determinou-se a amostra de artigos analisada (n=30). Desta, foram sintetizadas informações a respeito das características dos trabalhadores e relativas ao acometimento por Covid-19. Entre os estudos selecionados, foram compilados dados de 10.760 trabalhadores de saúde, predominantemente da equipe de enfermagem (27,3%) e médicos (13,2%). A maior parte (n=20; 66,6%) dos estudos atestou que os profissionais de saúde foram contaminados no ambiente de trabalho, principalmente hospitalar. A testagem por RT-PCR foi o principal método diagnóstico. Alguns estudos (n=16; 53,3%) relataram comorbidades prévias entre os trabalhadores. Os principais sintomas da Covid-19 nos profissionais de saúde acometidos foram: febre, tosse, fadiga e mialgia. Constataram-se características que remontam em perfil concentrado de enfermeiras e médicos contaminados no hospital. Essa realidade foi focalizada entre pesquisas transversais chinesas, italianas e estadunidenses.

ABSTRACT The objective of the study was to identify the characteristics of health professionals affected by Covid-19. It is an integrative literature review guided by six steps and which researched five data sources. After establishing the selected material flow (N=5,522), the analyzed sample of articles was determined (n=30). From this, information was summarized regarding the characteristics of the workers and related to getting sick by Covid-19. Among the selected studies, data from 10,760 health workers were compiled, predominantly nursing team (27.3%) and physicians (13.2%). Most (n=20; 66.6%) of the studies attested that health professionals were contaminated in the work environment, mainly in hospitals. RT-PCR testing was the main diagnostic method. Some studies (n=16; 53.3%) reported previous comorbidities among workers. The main symptoms of Covid-19 in affected health professionals were: fever, coughing, fatigue, and myalgia. Characteristics that go back to a concentrated profile of nurses and doctors contaminated in the hospital were found. This reality was focused on Chinese, Italian and North American cross-sectional research.

Prevalence and factors associated with anxiety, depression and stress in a nursing team COVID-19 / Prevalencia y factores asociados con ansiedad, depresión y estrés en un equipo de enfermería COVID-19 / Prevalência e fatores associados à ansiedade, depressão e estresse numa equipe de enfermagem COVID-19

Objective: To investigate the levels of anxiety, depression and stress and their associated factors, among nursing professionals who make up the team working against COVID-19 of a University Hospital in the south of Brazil.Method: Exploratory, descriptive, crosssectional study conducted from May to July 2020.Results: Of the total professionals, 53.8% had anxiety; 38.4% depression; and 40.3%, stress. Age, length of service in the profession, job satisfaction and work shift howed a statistically significant association with depression, while the employment contract, length of service in the HU, length of service in the unit prior to the opening of the COVID-19 unit and satisfaction at work showed a significant association with stress.Conclusions: The nursing professionals of the COVID-19 team have important levels of anxiety, depression and stress, and the factors associated with depression and stress have been clarified.

Objetivo: Investigar los niveles de ansiedad, depresión y estrés y sus factores asociados, entre los profesionales de enfermería que integran el equipo de trabajo contra el COVID19 de un Hospital Universitario en el sur de Brasil.Método: Estudio exploratorio, descriptivo, transversal realizado de mayo a julio de 2020.Resultados: Del total de profesionales, 53,8% presentaban ansiedad; 38,4% de depresión; y 40,3%, estrés. La edad, el tiempo de servicio en la profesión, la satisfacción laboral y el turno de trabajo mostraron una asociación estadísticamente significativa con la depresión, mientras que el contrato de trabajo, el tiempo de servicio en la UH, el tiempo de servicio en la unidad antes de la apertura de la unidad COVID-19 y la satisfacción en el trabajo mostró una asociación significativa con el estrés.Conclusiones: Los profesionales de enfermería del equipo COVID-19 presentan importantes niveles de ansiedad, depresión y estrés, y se han aclarado los factores asociados a la depresión y el estrés.

Objetivo: Investigar os níveis de ansiedade, depressão e estresse e seus fatores associados, entre profissionais de enfermagem que compõem a equipe que atua na unidade COVID19 de um Hospital Universitário na região sul-brasileira.Método: Estudo exploratório, descritivo, transversal realizado de maio a julho de 2020.Resultados: Do total de profissionais, 53,8% apresentaram ansiedade; 38,4% depressão; e 40,3%, estresse. Idade, tempo de serviço na profissão, satisfação no trabalho e turno de trabalho apresentaram associação estatisticamente significativa com a depressão, enquanto o contrato de trabalho, tempo de serviço no HU, tempo de serviço na unidade anterior à abertura da unidade COVID-19 e satisfação no trabalho apresentaram associação significativa com o estresse.Conclusões: Os profissionais de enfermagem da equipe COVID-19 apresentam níveis importantes de ansiedade, depressão e estresse, sendo que os fatores associados à depressão e ao estresse foram identificados.

Percepções dos profissionais de saúde acerca dos fatores biopsicossocioculturais relacionados com o aleitamento materno / Perceptions of Health professionals regarding biopsychosociocultural factors related to breastfeeding

RESUMO O aleitamento materno é uma prática social importante, no entanto, sua taxa no Brasil, aproximadamente 40%, está aquém do preconizado pela Organização Mundial da Saúde. Assim, o objetivo do estudo foi compreender as percepções dos profissionais de saúde acerca dos fatores biopsicossocioculturais relacionados com o aleitamento materno. Estudo qualitativo, descritivo e exploratório, realizado por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas com 28 profissionais de saúde de unidades de saúde da família em município do estado do Paraná. A análise de dados foi temática, os quais foram discutidos à luz do referencial do Modelo Teórico de Promoção da Saúde de Pender. Percebeu-se que o aleitamento materno misto é a prática mais adotada até os 6 meses de vida do recém-nascido e que o trabalho materno atua como a principal barreira que impede a prática do aleitamento materno exclusivo. Aspectos de ordem biológica, cultural e de intervenção profissional também surgiram. Contudo, diversos fatores biopsicossocioculturais que interferem na amamentação exclusiva não foram pontuados como causa do não aleitamento materno exclusivo e desmame precoce. Demonstra-se a importância de profissionais de saúde da atenção primária qualificados e preparados para apoiar a mulher e sua família no processo de amamentação.

ABSTRACT Breastfeeding is an important social practice, however, its rate in Brazil, approximately 40%, is lower than that recommended by the World Health Organization. Thus, the objective of the study was to understand the perceptions of health professionals about biopsychosociocultural factors related to breastfeeding. Qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study conducted through semi-structured interviews, with 28 health professionals from family health units, in a city in the state of Paraná. Data analysis was thematic and discussed following the Pender Health Promotion Theoretical Model. It was noticed that mixed breastfeeding is the most adopted practice up to six months of life of the newborn, and that maternal work is the main barrier for practicing exclusive breastfeeding. Aspects of biological, cultural, and professional intervention also emerged. However, several biopsychosociocultural factors that interfere with exclusive breastfeeding were not pointed as the cause of non-exclusive breastfeeding and early weaning. The importance of qualified primary health care professionals prepared to support women and their families in the breastfeeding process is demonstrated.

Non-recovery of renal function is a strong independent risk factor associated with mortality in AKI patients / A não recuperação da função renal é um forte fator de risco independente associado à mortalidade em pacientes com LRA

ABSTRACT Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a recurrent complication in the intensive care unit (ICU) and is associated with negative outcomes. Objective: To investigate factors associated with mortality in critically ill AKI patients in a South Brazilian ICU. Methods: The study was observational retrospective involving AKI patients admitted to the ICU between January 2011 and December 2016 of at least 18 years old upon admission and who remained in the ICU at least 48 hours. Comparisons between selected characteristics of survivor and non-survivor groups were done using univariate analysis; multivariate logistic regression was applied to determine factors associated with patient mortality. Results: Of 838 eligible patients, 613 participated in the study. Men represented the majority (61.2%) of the patients, the median age was 53 years, and the global mortality rate was 39.6% (n= 243). Non-recovery of renal function after AKI (OR= 92.7 [38.43 - 223.62]; p <0.001), major surgery-associated AKI diagnosis (OR= 16.22 [3.49 - 75.38]; p <0.001), and the use of vasoactive drugs during the ICU stay (OR = 11.49 [2.46 - 53.70]; p <0.002) were the main factors independently associated with patient mortality. Conclusion: The mortality rate observed in this study was similar to that verified in other centers. Non-recovery of renal function was the variable most strongly associated with patient mortality, suggesting that the prevention of factors that aggravate or maintain the AKI episode should be actively identified and mitigated, possibly constituting an important strategy to reduce mortality in AKI patients.

RESUMO Introdução: A lesão renal aguda (LRA) é uma complicação recorrente na unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI), e está associada a desfechos desfavoráveis. Objetivo: Investigar fatores associados à mortalidade em pacientes com LRA, criticamente enfermos em uma UTI do Sul do Brasil. Métodos: O estudo foi retrospectivo observacional, envolvendo pacientes com LRA internados na UTI entre janeiro de 2011 e dezembro de 2016, com pelo menos 18 anos de idade na admissão e que permaneceram na UTI por pelo menos 48 horas. Comparações entre características selecionadas de grupos sobreviventes e não sobreviventes foram feitas usando análise univariada; regressão logística multivariada foi aplicada para determinar fatores associados à mortalidade dos pacientes. Resultados: Dos 838 pacientes elegíveis, 613 participaram do estudo. Os homens representaram a maioria (61,2%) dos pacientes, a idade média foi de 53 anos e a taxa de mortalidade global foi de 39,6% (n = 243). Não recuperação da função renal após LRA (OR = 92,7 [38,43 - 223,62]; p <0,001), diagnóstico de LRA associado à cirurgia (OR = 16,22 [3,49 - 75,38]; p <0,001) e uso de drogas vasoativas durante a internação na UTI (OR = 11,49 [2,46 - 53,70]; p <0,002) foram os principais fatores independentemente associados à mortalidade dos pacientes. Conclusão: A taxa de mortalidade observada neste estudo foi semelhante à verificada em outros centros. A não recuperação da função renal foi a variável mais fortemente associada à mortalidade dos pacientes, sugerindo que a prevenção de fatores que agravam ou mantêm o episódio de LRA deve ser ativamente buscada e incentivada, possivelmente constituindo uma estratégia importante para reduzir a mortalidade em pacientes com LRA.

Non-recovery of renal function is a strong independent risk factor associated with mortality in AKI patients.

INTRODUCTION: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a recurrent complication in the intensive care unit (ICU) and is associated with negative outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To investigate factors associated with mortality in critically ill AKI patients in a South Brazilian ICU. METHODS: The study was observational retrospective involving AKI patients admitted to the ICU between January 2011 and December 2016 of at least 18 years old upon admission and who remained in the ICU at least 48 hours. Comparisons between selected characteristics of survivor and non-survivor groups were done using univariate analysis; multivariate logistic regression was applied to determine factors associated with patient mortality. RESULTS: Of 838 eligible patients, 613 participated in the study. Men represented the majority (61.2%) of the patients, the median age was 53 years, and the global mortality rate was 39.6% (n= 243). Non-recovery of renal function after AKI (OR= 92.7 [38.43 - 223.62]; p <0.001), major surgery-associated AKI diagnosis (OR= 16.22 [3.49 - 75.38]; p <0.001), and the use of vasoactive drugs during the ICU stay (OR = 11.49 [2.46 - 53.70]; p <0.002) were the main factors independently associated with patient mortality. CONCLUSION: The mortality rate observed in this study was similar to that verified in other centers. Non-recovery of renal function was the variable most strongly associated with patient mortality, suggesting that the prevention of factors that aggravate or maintain the AKI episode should be actively identified and mitigated, possibly constituting an important strategy to reduce mortality in AKI patients.

Protagonismo da enfermagem na organização de uma unidade para assistência à pacientes com Coronavírus / Protagonismo de la enfermería en la organización de unidad de asistencia a pacientes con Coronavirus / Nursing protagonismin the organization of a unit to care patients with Coronavirus

Objetivo: relatar o protagonismo vivenciado por líderes da enfermagem, na organização de uma unidade de internação hospitalar, destinada exclusivamente aos pacientes com infecção suspeita e confirmada por Coronavírus. Método: relato de experiência sobre a organização de uma unidade hospitalar da região Sul brasileira, entre março e abril de 2020. Resultados: os líderes da enfermagem participaram de todas as etapas e processos necessários à organização e ativação da unidade no hospital, exercendo as seguintes competências: comunicação; tomada de decisão; liderança; administração e gerenciamento; assistência à saúde; educação permanente. Conclusões: a autonomia dada pela governança máxima e o caráter universitário da instituição (que viabilizou atualização científica contínua), bem como o prévio preparo técnico da equipe (por meio de reuniões estruturadas e planejamento organizacional), atrelados aos anos de formação e prática profissional dos enfermeiros-líderes potencializaram a experiência vivenciada.(AU)

Objective: to report the protagonism experienced by nursing leaders in the organization of a hospitalization unit, exclusively for patients with suspected and confirmed infection by Coronavirus. Method: experience report on the organization of a hospital unit in the southern Brazilian region, between March and April 2020. Results: the nursing leaders participated in all the steps and processes necessary for the organization and activation of the unit in the hospital, exercising the following skills: communication; decision-making; leadership; administration and management; health care; permanent education. Conclusions:the autonomy given by the maximum governance and the university character of the institution (which enabled continuous scientific updating), as well as the prior technical preparation of the team (through structured meetings and organizational planning), linked to the years of training and professional practice of nurses-leaders potentiated the lived experience.(AU)

Objetivo: reportar el protagonismo experimentado por los líderes de enfermería en la organización de una unidad de hospitalización, exclusivamente para pacientes con sospecha y infección confirmada por Coronavirus. Método: relato de experiencia sobre la organización de una unidad hospitalariaen la región sur de Brasil, entre marzo y abril de 2020. Resultados: los líderes de enfermería participaron en todos los pasos y procesos necesarios para la organización y activación de la unidad en el hospital, ejercitando las siguientes habilidades: comunicación; toma de decisiones; liderazgo; administración y gestión; cuidado de la salud; educación permanente. Conclusiones: la autonomía otorgada por la máxima gobernanza y el carácter universitario de la institución (que posibilitó la actualización científica continua), así como la preparación técnica previa del equipo (a través de reuniones estructuradas y planificación organizacional), vinculados a los años de formación y práctica profesional de las enfermeras líderes potenciaron la experiencia vivida. (AU)