Evaluation of the interest in the academic career of physicians specializing in anesthesiology.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: A trend toward the lack of interest in academic careers has been observed in Medicine, including in the area of Anesthesiology. The objective of the present study was to research the interest of physicians specializing in Anesthesiology in following an academic career, as well as identify the determinant factors of this choice. METHOD: The present was a prospective and cross-sectional study. A simple probabilistic sample of physicians specializing in Anesthesiology was selected and a questionnaire was sent to each participant. The answers were submitted to uni and multivariate analyses to determine the frequency of academic predisposition in the sample and to determine the independent predictive factors of academic predisposition. RESULTS: A total of 155 questionnaires were analyzed (rate of response = 38.7%). Sixty-nine participants (44.5%) manifested their interest in following an academic career. The multivariate analysis identified the following as independent predictive factors of academic predisposition: attending the first year of specialization (OR = 2.52; 95% CI = 1.19 - 5.38); presenting a scientific work at medical event (OR = 3.78; 95% CI = 1.84 - 7.78) and being located in the southeast region (OR = 2.66; 95% CI = 1.31 - 5.39). CONCLUSIONS: A significant number of Brazilian physicians attending a specialization course demonstrated interest in following an academic career after the end of the course. In comparison with the probability of not manifesting academic predisposition, the physicians attending the first-year specialization course presented a 2.5-fold higher chance of manifesting interest in an academic career; those presenting a scientific work at a medical event had a 3.78-fold higher chance; those associated to Teaching Centers in the southeast region had a 2.66-fold higher chance of manifesting academic interest.

Avaliação do interesse na carreira acadêmica dos médicos em especialização em Anestesiologia / Evaluation of the interest in the academic career of physicians specializing in anesthesiology / Evaluación del interés en la carrera académica de los médicos en especialización en anestesiología

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Tem-se observado certa tendência à perda pelo interesse acadêmico nas diversas áreas da Medicina, inclusive Anestesiologia. O objetivo deste estudo foi pesquisar o interesse de médicos em especialização (ME) em Anestesiologia em seguir uma carreira acadêmica, bem como identificar os fatores determinantes dessa escolha. MÉTODO: O estudo foi prospectivo e transversal. Selecionou-se uma amostra probabilística simples de médicos em especialização em Anestesiologia. Um questionário foi enviado a cada participante. As respostas foram submetidas a análises uni e multivariadas para determinar a frequência de predisposição acadêmica na amostra e determinação dos fatores preditivos independentes de predisposição acadêmica. RESULTADOS: Foram analisados 155 questionários (taxa de resposta = 38,7 por cento). Sessenta e nove participantes (44,5 por cento) manifestaram interesse em seguir uma carreira acadêmica. A análise multivariada identificou como fatores independentes de previsão da predisposição acadêmica: estar cursando o primeiro ano do curso de especialização (razão de chances [RC] = 2,52; intervalo de 95 por cento de confiança [IC 95 por cento] = 1,19 - 5,38), ter apresentado trabalho científico em evento médico (RC = 3,78; IC 95 por cento = 1,84 - 7,78) e pertencer à região sudeste (RC = 2,66; IC 95 por cento = 1,31 - 5,39). CONCLUSÕES: Uma parcela significativa dos ME brasileiros demonstrou interesse em seguir carreira acadêmica após o término do curso de especialização. Em comparação com a probabilidade de não manifestar predisposição acadêmica, os médicos do primeiro ano do curso de especialização apresentam chances 2,5 vezes maiores de se manifestarem interessados em uma carreira acadêmica; apresentação de trabalho científico em eventos médicos aumentou essa chance em 3,78 vezes; pertencer a CETs da região sudeste aumentou em 2,66 vezes a chance manifestar interesse acadêmico.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: A trend toward the lack of interest in academic careers has been observed in Medicine, including in the area of Anesthesiology. The objective of the present study was to research the interest of physicians specializing in Anesthesiology in following an academic career, as well as identify the determinant factors of this choice. METHOD: The present was a prospective and cross-sectional study. A simple probabilistic sample of physicians specializing in Anesthesiology was selected and a questionnaire was sent to each participant. The answers were submitted to uni and multivariate analyses to determine the frequency of academic predisposition in the sample and to determine the independent predictive factors of academic predisposition. RESULTS: A total of 155 questionnaires were analyzed (rate of response = 38.7 percent). Sixty-nine participants (44.5 percent) manifested their interest in following an academic career. The multivariate analysis identified the following as independent predictive factors of academic predisposition: attending the first year of specialization (OR = 2.52; 95 percent CI = 1.19 - 5.38); presenting a scientific work at medical event (OR = 3.78; 95 percent CI = 1.84 - 7.78) and being located in the southeast region (OR = 2.66; 95 percent CI = 1.31 - 5.39). CONCLUSIONS: A significant number of Brazilian physicians attending a specialization course demonstrated interest in following an academic career after the end of the course. In comparison with the probability of not manifesting academic predisposition, the physicians attending the firstyear specialization course presented a 2.5-fold higher chance of manifesting interest in an academic career; those presenting a scientific work at a medical event had a 3.78-fold higher chance; those associated to Teaching Centers in the southeast region had a 2.66-fold higher chance of manifesting academic interest.

JUSTIFICATIVA Y OBJETIVOS: Se ha venido observando una cierta tendencia a la pérdida del interés académico en las diversas áreas de la Medicina, incluso en la Anestesiología. El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar el interés de los médicos en especialización (ME) en Anestesiología, para continuar una carrera académica, como también identificar los factores determinantes de esa elección. MÉTODO: El estudio fue prospectivo y transversal. Se seleccionó una muestra probabilística sencilla de médicos en proceso de especialización en Anestesiología. Un cuestionario fue enviado a cada participante. Las respuestas se sometieron al análisis uni y multivariado para determinar la frecuencia de la predisposición académica en la muestra y determinar los factores predictivos independientes de predisposición académica. RESULTADOS: Fueron analizados 155 cuestionarios (tasa de respuesta = 38,7 por ciento). Sesenta y nueve participantes (un 44,5 por ciento), manifestaron interés en seguir una carrera académica. El análisis multivariado identificó como factores independientes de previsión de la predisposición académica: estar cursando el primer año del curso de especialización (razón de chances [RC] = 2,52; intervalo de un 95 por ciento de confianza [IC 95 por ciento] = 1,19 - 5,38), haber presentado un trabajo científico en un evento médico (RC = 3,78; IC 95 por ciento = 1,84 - 7,78) y pertenecer a la región sudeste (RC = 2,66; IC 95 por ciento = 1,31 - 5,39). CONCLUSIONES: Una parte significativa de los MEs brasileños demostró interés en seguir una carrera académica después del término del curso de especialización. En comparación con la probabilidad de no manifestar predisposición académica, los médicos del primer año del curso de especialización presentan chances 2,5 veces mayores de manifestarse interesados en una carrera académica. La presentación de un trabajo científico en eventos médicos aumentó esa chance en 3,78 veces. Pertenecer a CETs de la región sudeste aumentó en 2,66 veces el chance de manifestar interés académico.

Prevalência e fatores preditivos de retenção urinária diagnosticada por ultrassonografia no período pós-anestésico imediato / Prevalencia y factores predictivos de retención urinaria diagnosticada por ultrasonido en el período postanestésico inmediato / Prevalence and predictive factors of urinary retention assessed by ultrasound in the immediate post-anesthetic period

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Retenção urinária é uma condição frequente na sala de recuperação pós-anestésica (SRPA). Sobredistensão vesical e consequente lesão do detrusor da bexiga são situações passíveis de prevenção. A ultrassonografia permite medida confiável do volume urinário, determinando a prevalência da distensão vesical pós-operatória. Este estudo teve como objetivo determinar a prevalência de retenção urinária pós-operatória e identificar fatores independentes de previsão de sua ocorrência. MÉTODO: Prospectivamente, foram incluídos no estudo 257 pacientes admitidos na SRPA. As variáveis coletadas incluíram: idade, sexo, estado físico, local da cirurgia, tipo de anestesia, tempos cirúrgico e anestésico, uso ou não de opioides, volume de fluidos administrados, história prévia de sintomas urinários. Medidas do volume vesical foram feitas, por ultrassonografia, na admissão e na alta da SRPA. O critério para caracterizar retenção urinária foi: volume vesical igual ou maior que 600 mL, associado à incapacidade de micção espontânea 30 minutos após o diagnóstico. Análises univariadas e multivariadas foram utilizadas para identificar os fatores preditivos independentes. RESULTADOS: Ocorreu retenção urinária em 19 pacientes (7,39 por cento). Os fatores preditivos independentes identificados foram o volume urinário igual ou maior que 360 mL na admissão à SRPA (Qui-quadrado de Mantel-Haenszel (1 gl) = 18,76; p < 0,01), com razão de chances de 9,82 (intervalo de confiança 95 por cento = 3,26 29,55) e as cirurgias sobre os membros inferiores (Qui-quadrado de Mantel-Haenszel (1 gl) = 5,33; p = 0,02), com razão de chances de 4,33 (intervalo de confiança 95 por cento = 1,34 14,02). CONCLUSÕES: dada a prevalência da retenção urinária, sugere-se avaliação sistemática do volume urinário na SRPA, par ticular mente naqueles portadores de fatores preditivos.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Urinary retention is a common condition in the post-anesthetic care unit (PACU). Vesical overdistension and consequent damage of the detrusor muscle of the urinary bladder represent situations that can be prevented. The ultrasound allows the reliable measurement of the urinary volume, determining the prevalence of postoperative vesical distension. The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of postoperative urinary retention and identify independent predictive factors. METHODS: Two-hundred and fifty-seven patients admitted to the PACU were included prospectively in this study. Parameters collected included: age, gender, physical status, site of surgery, type of anesthesia, time of the surgery and anesthesia, use of opioids, volume of fluids administered, and history of urinary symptoms. Vesical volumes were measured by ultrasound after admission and upon discharge from the PACU. The criteria to characterize urinary retention were: vesical volume equal or higher than 600 mL associated with incapacity of spontaneous micturition for 30 minutes after the diagnosis. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to indentify independent predictive factors. RESULTS: Urinary retention was observed in 19 patients (7.39 percent), independent predictive factors identified included urinary volume equal to or greater than 360 mL upon admission to the PACU (Mantel-Haenszel Chi-square test (1 dF) = 18.76; p < 0.01), with an odds ratio of 9.82 (95 percent confidence interval = 3.26-29.55) and surgeries of the lower limbs (Mantel-Haenszel Chi-square test (1 dF) = 5.33; p = 0.02), with odds ratio of 4.33 (95 percent confidence interval = 1.34-14.02). CONCLUSIONS: Due to the prevalence of urinary retention, we suggest that a systematic evaluation of the urinary volume at the PACU should be done, especially in those patients with predictive factors.

JUSTIFICATIVA Y OBJETIVOS: La retención urinaria es una condición frecuente en la sala de recuperación postanestésica (SRPA). La sobredistensión vesical y la consecuente lesión del detrusor de la vejiga son situaciones que se pueden prevenir. El ultrasonido permite una medida confiable del volumen urinario, determinando la prevalencia de la distensión vesical postoperatoria. Este estudio tuvo el objetivo de determinar la prevalencia de retención urinaria postoperatoria e identificar los factores independientes de previsión para su aparecimiento. MÉTODO: Doscientos cincuenta y siete pacientes admitidos en la SRPA fueron prospectivamente incluidos en el estudio. Las variables recolectadas incluyeron: edad, sexo, estado físico, local de la cirugía, tipo de anestesia, tiempos quirúrgico y anestésico, uso o no de opioides, volumen de fluidos administrados, e historial previo de síntomas urinarios. Las medidas del volumen vesical fueron realizadas por ultrasonido, en la entrada y en el alta de la SRPA. El criterio para caracterizar la retención urinaria fue el volumen vesical igual o mayor que 600 mL, asociado a la incapacidad de micción espontánea 30 minutos después del diagnóstico. Los análisis univariados y multivariados fueron utilizados para identificar los factores predictivos independientes. RESULTADOS: Ocurrió una retención urinaria en 19 pacientes (7,39 por ciento). Los factores predictivos independientes identificados fueron el volumen urinario igual o mayor que 360 mL en la admisión a la SRPA (Cui-cuadrado de Mantel-Haenszel (1 gl.) = 18,76; p < 0,01), con razón de chances de 9,82 (intervalo de 95 por ciento de confianza = 3,26 29,55) y las cirugías sobre los miembros inferiores (Cui-cuadrado de Mantel-Haenszel (1 gl.) = 5,33; p = 0,02), con razón de chances de 4,33 (intervalo de un 95 por ciento de confianza = 1,34 14,02). CONCLUSIONES: dada la prevalencia de la retención urinaria, se sugiere una evaluación sistemática del volumen ...

Prevalence and predictive factors of urinary retention assessed by ultrasound in the immediate post-anesthetic period.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Urinary retention is a common condition in the post-anesthetic care unit (PACU). Vesical overdistension and consequent damage of the detrusor muscle of the urinary bladder represent situations that can be prevented. The ultrasound allows the reliable measurement of the urinary volume, determining the prevalence of postoperative vesical distension. The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of postoperative urinary retention and identify independent predictive factors. METHODS: Two-hundred and fifty-seven patients admitted to the PACU were included prospectively in this study. Parameters collected included: age, gender, physical status, site of surgery, type of anesthesia, time of the surgery and anesthesia, use of opioids, volume of fluids administered, and history of urinary symptoms. Vesical volumes were measured by ultrasound after admission and upon discharge from the PACU. The criteria to characterize urinary retention were: vesical volume equal or higher than 600 mL associated with incapacity of spontaneous micturition for 30 minutes after the diagnosis. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to indentify independent predictive factors. RESULTS: Urinary retention was observed in 19 patients (7.39%), independent predictive factors identified included urinary volume equal to or greater than 360 mL upon admission to the PACU (Mantel-Haenszel Chi-square test (1 dF) = 18.76; p < 0.01), with an odds ratio of 9.82 (95% confidence interval = 3.26-29.55) and surgeries of the lower limbs (Mantel-Haenszel Chi-square test (1 dF) = 5.33; p = 0.02), with odds ratio of 4.33 (95% confidence interval = 1.34-14.02). CONCLUSIONS: Due to the prevalence of urinary retention, we suggest that a systematic evaluation of the urinary volume at the PACU should be done, especially in those patients with predictive factors.