Keratoplasty rejection after messenger RNA vaccine (BNT162b2) for COVID-19.

This report shows a case of corneal transplant rejection after vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), short after receiving the BNT162b2 vaccine, in a patient who had undergone keratoplasty more than 20 years ago, with no previous episodes of rejection and no other factor that could lead to the findings on his examinations. After treatment with high doses of topic, oral, and sub-conjunctival corticoids, the patient had a favorable therapeutic response. The signs of corneal transplant rejection must be oriented to the patients and the causing factors actively searched by ophthalmologists so that treatment is rapidly initiated and sequels are avoided. This report raises the question if these events are correlated and whether the patient should receive the second dose of the vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 or not.

O sono no contexto da qualidade de vida de idosos / Sleep in the context of the quality of life of the elderly / Sueño y calidad de vida en la tercera edad

Objetivo: analisar a satisfação com o sono na percepção da qualidade de vida de idosos. Métodos: estudo transversal descritivo com amostra por conveniência de 86 idosos inseridos em projeto socioeducativo, no Vale do Paraíba, estado de São Paulo, Brasil. A percepção da qualidade de vida foi mensurada por meio do instrumento WHOQOL-bref e a satisfação com o sono pela faceta de número 16 do mesmo instrumento. Para a caracterização do grupo utilizaramse as variáveis socioeconômicas e de saúde por meio de questionário autorrespondido. O teste de Spearman foi utilizado para analisar as correlações entre as facetas do sono e os escores dos demais domínios de qualidade de vida. Resultados: a maioria dos participantes eram mulheres (93,02%), entre 60 e 69 anos (84,89%). A percepção de qualidade de vida apresentou valores médios de escores de 68,99 para o domínio físico, 68,81 no domínio psicológico, 73,11 para o domínio de relações sociais e 66,19 para o domínio de meio ambiente. A faceta satisfação com o sono apresentou correlação com a disponibilidade de informações necessárias diariamente (rs=0,4342), oportunidades de lazer (rs=0,2966) e satisfação com o apoio dos amigos (rs=0,2669). Conclusões: o estudo concluiu que a satisfação dos idosos com o sono está associada às relações sociais, ao lazer e ao acesso às informações.(AU)

Objective: to analyze satisfaction with sleep in the perception of the quality of life of the elderly. Methods: a cross-sectional descriptive study with a convenience sample of 86 elderly people enrolled in a socio-educational project, in Vale do Paraíba, São Paulo, Brazil. The perception of quality of life was measured using the WHOQOL-bref instrument and the satisfaction with sleep by facet number 16 of the same instrument. For the characterization of the group, the socioeconomic and health variables were used by means of a self-answered questionnaire. The Spearman's test was used to analyze the correlations between the facets of sleep and the scores of the other quality of life domains. Results: the majority of the participants were women (93.02%) between 60 and 69 years old (84.89%). The perception of quality of life showed mean score values of 68.99 for the physical domain, of 68.81 for the psychological domain, of 73.11 for the social relations domain and of 66.19 for the environment domain. The facet satisfaction with sleep presented a correlation with the availability of the necessary information daily (rs=0.4342), leisure opportunities (rs=0.2966) and satisfaction with the support of friends (rs=0.2669). Conclusions: the study concluded that the elderly people's satisfaction with sleep is associated with social relationships, leisure and access to information.(AU)

Objetivo: analizar la satisfacción con el sueño desde la percepción de la calidad de vida de la tercera edad. Métodos: estudio descriptivo de corte transversal llevado a cabo en Vale do Paraíba, estado de São Paulo, Brasil, con muestra de conveniencia de 86 personas mayores incluidas en un proyecto socioeducativo. La percepción de la calidad de vida se midió utilizando el instrumento WHOQOL-bref y la satisfacción con el sueño por la faceta número 16 del mismo instrumento. Para la caracterización del grupo se utilizaron variables socioeconómicas y de salud a través de una encuesta auto - administrada. Se utilizó la prueba de Spearman para analizar las correlaciones entre las facetas del sueño y las puntuaciones de los otros dominios de calidad de vida. Resultados: la mayoría de los participantes eran mujeres (93.02%), entre 60 y 69 años (84.89%). La percepción calidad de vida mostró valores de puntaje promedio de 68.99 para el dominio físico, 68.81 para el dominio psicológico, 73.11 para el dominio relaciones sociales y 66.19 para el dominio medio ambiente. El aspecto de satisfacción con el sueño se correlacionó con la disponibilidad de información necesaria diariamente (rs = 0.4342), las oportunidades de ocio (rs = 0.2966) y la satisfacción con el apoyo de los amigos (rs = 0.2669). Conclusiones: el estudio concluyó que la satisfacción de las personas mayores con el sueño está asociada con las relaciones sociales, el ocio y el acceso a la información.(AU)

Insuficiência cardíaca: avaliação e comparação do conhecimento da doença em pacientes ambulatoriais x hospitalizados / Insuficiencia cardíaca: evaluación y comparación del conocimiento de la enfermedad en pacientes ambulatorios versus pacientes hospitalizados / Heart failure: assessment and comparison of disease knowledge in outpatient vs. hospitalized patients

Objetivo: avaliar e comparar o conhecimento da doença entre os pacientes com Insuficiência Cardíaca (IC) em um hospital especializado em cardiologia. Método: trata-se de um estudo transversal. Foi aplicado um questionário de conhecimento da doença validado, além de dados sociodemográficos e um questionário de avaliação cognitiva. Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos, os do ambulatório de IC (GA) e os hospitalizados nas unidades de internação clínica (GI). Os pacientes que somaram entre 51-57 pontos (escore) tiveram classificação ótima de conhecimento. Resultados: a amostra foi de 98 pacientes, 49 no GA e 49 no GI, maioria do sexo masculino, idade média de 62 ± 14 anos. No GA, 51% apresentou nível aceitável de conhecimento e no GI, 55% apresentou pouco conhecimento. Conclusão: o conhecimento da IC entre pacientes ambulatoriais e internados foram diferentes e subótimos. Atividades de educação desenvolvidas pela equipe multiprofissional podem contribuir para melhor conhecimento da doença.

Objective: to evaluate and compare the knowledge of the disease among patients with heart failure (HF) in a hospital specialized in cardiology. Method: this is a cross-sectional study. A validated questionnaire about knowledge of disease was applied, as well as sociodemographic data and a cognitive assessment questionnaire. The patients were divided into two groups, those of the HF outpatient clinic (OC) and those hospitalized in the inpatient units (IU). Patients who scored between 51-57 points (score) had a great knowledge rating. Results: the sample was 98 patients, 49 in OC and 49 in IU, mostly male, mean age 62 ± 14 years. In OC, 51% had acceptable level of knowledge and in IU, 55% had poor knowledge. Conclusion: the knowledge of HF among outpatients and inpatients was different and suboptimal. Education activities developed by the multiprofessional team can contribute to better knowledge of the disease.

Objetivo: evaluar y comparar el conocimiento de la enfermedad entre pacientes con insuficiencia cardíaca (IC) en un hospital especializado en cardiología. Método: este es un estudio transversal. Se aplicó un cuestionario validado de conocimiento de la enfermedad, así como datos sociodemográficos y un cuestionario de evaluación cognitiva. Los pacientes se dividieron en dos grupos, los de la clínica ambulatoria de IC (CA) y los hospitalizados en las unidades de hospitalización (UH). Los pacientes que obtuvieron entre 51-57 puntos (puntuación) obtuvieron una calificación de conocimiento óptima. Resultados: la muestra fue de 98 pacientes, 49 en CA y 49 en UH, en su mayoría hombres, edad media 62 ± 14 años. En CA, el 51% tenía un nivel de conocimiento aceptable y en UH, el 55% tenía poco conocimiento. Conclusión: el conocimiento de la IC entre pacientes ambulatorios y pacientes internos fue diferente y subóptimo. Las actividades educativas desarrolladas por el equipo multiprofesional pueden contribuir a un mejor conocimiento de la enfermedad.

Implementation of a Brazilian Cardioprotective Nutritional (BALANCE) Program for improvement on quality of diet and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events: A randomized, multicenter trial

Background Complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with higher ischemic risk, which can be mitigated by long-term dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). However, concomitant high bleeding risk (HBR) may be present, making it unclear whether short- or long-term DAPT should be prioritized. Objectives This study investigated the effects of ischemic (by PCI complexity) and bleeding (by PRECISE-DAPT [PRE dicting bleeding Complications in patients undergoing stent Implantation and Sub sequent Dual Anti Platelet Therapy] score) risks on clinical outcomes and on the impact of DAPT duration after coronary stenting. Methods Complex PCI was defined as ≥3 stents implanted and/or ≥3 lesions treated, bifurcation stenting and/or stent length >60 mm, and/or chronic total occlusion revascularization. Ischemic and bleeding outcomes in high (≥25) or non-high (<25) PRECISE-DAPT strata were evaluated based on randomly allocated duration of DAPT. Results Among 14,963 patients from 8 randomized trials, 3,118 underwent complex PCI and experienced a higher rate of ischemic, but not bleeding, events. Long-term DAPT in non-HBR patients reduced ischemic events in both complex (absolute risk difference: −3.86%; 95% confidence interval: −7.71 to +0.06) and noncomplex PCI strata (absolute risk difference: −1.14%; 95% confidence interval: −2.26 to −0.02), but not among HBR patients, regardless of complex PCI features. The bleeding risk according to the Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction scale was increased by long-term DAPT only in HBR patients, regardless of PCI complexity. Conclusions Patients who underwent complex PCI had a higher risk of ischemic events, but benefitted from long-term DAPT only if HBR features were not present. These data suggested that when concordant, bleeding, more than ischemic risk, should inform decision-making on the duration of DAPT. (AU)

Independent Predictors of Late Presentation in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.

BACKGROUND: In patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the time elapsed from symptom onset to receiving medical care is one of the main mortality predictors. OBJECTIVE: To identify independent predictors of late presentation in patients STEMI representative of daily clinical practice. METHODS: All patients admitted with a diagnosis of STEMI in a reference center between December 2009 and November 2014 were evaluated and prospectively followed during hospitalization and for 30 days after discharge. Late presentation was defined as a time interval > 6 hours from chest pain onset until hospital arrival. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors of late presentation. Values of p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. RESULTS: A total of 1,297 patients were included, with a mean age of 60.7 ± 11.6 years, of which 71% were males, 85% Caucasians, 72% had a mean income lower than five minimum wages and 66% had systemic arterial hypertension. The median time of clinical presentation was 3.00 [1.40-5.48] hours, and approximately one-quarter of the patients had a late presentation, with their mortality being significantly higher. The independent predictors of late presentation were Black ethnicity, low income and diabetes mellitus, and a history of previous heart disease was a protective factor. CONCLUSION: Black ethnicity, low income and diabetes mellitus are independent predictors of late presentation in STEMI. The identification of subgroups of patients prone to late presentation may help to stimulate prevention policies for these high-risk individuals.

Independent Predictors of Late Presentation in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction / Preditores de Apresentação Tardia em Pacientes com Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio com Supradesnivelamento do Segmento ST

Abstract Background: In patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the time elapsed from symptom onset to receiving medical care is one of the main mortality predictors. Objective: To identify independent predictors of late presentation in patients STEMI representative of daily clinical practice. Methods: All patients admitted with a diagnosis of STEMI in a reference center between December 2009 and November 2014 were evaluated and prospectively followed during hospitalization and for 30 days after discharge. Late presentation was defined as a time interval > 6 hours from chest pain onset until hospital arrival. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors of late presentation. Values of p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 1,297 patients were included, with a mean age of 60.7 ± 11.6 years, of which 71% were males, 85% Caucasians, 72% had a mean income lower than five minimum wages and 66% had systemic arterial hypertension. The median time of clinical presentation was 3.00 [1.40-5.48] hours, and approximately one-quarter of the patients had a late presentation, with their mortality being significantly higher. The independent predictors of late presentation were Black ethnicity, low income and diabetes mellitus, and a history of previous heart disease was a protective factor. Conclusion: Black ethnicity, low income and diabetes mellitus are independent predictors of late presentation in STEMI. The identification of subgroups of patients prone to late presentation may help to stimulate prevention policies for these high-risk individuals.

Resumo Fundamento: Em pacientes com infarto agudo do miocárdio com supradesnivelamento do segmento ST (IAMCSST), o tempo decorrido desde o início dos sintomas até a busca por atendimento médico é um dos principais preditores de mortalidade. Objetivo: Identificar preditores independentes de apresentação tardia em pacientes com IAMCSST representativos da prática clínica diária. Métodos: Todos os pacientes admitidos com diagnóstico de IAMCSST em um centro de referência, no período de dezembro de 2009 a novembro de 2014, foram avaliados e prospectivamente acompanhados, durante a hospitalização e por 30 dias após a alta. A apresentação tardia foi definida como tempo maior que 6 horas desde o início da dor torácica até a chegada ao hospital. Análise de regressão logística múltipla foi usada para identificar os preditores independentes de apresentação tardia. Foi considerado estatisticamente significativo p < 0,05. Resultados: Foram incluídos 1.297 pacientes, com idade média de 60,7 ± 11,6 anos, 71% do sexo masculino, 85% da raça branca, 72% com renda média menor que cinco salários mínimos e 66% com hipertensão arterial sistêmica. A mediana do tempo de apresentação clínica foi de 3,00 [1,40-5,48] horas, sendo que aproximadamente um quarto dos pacientes apresentou-se tardiamente, e a mortalidade deles foi significativamente maior. Os preditores independentes de apresentação tardia foram raça negra, baixa renda e diabetes melito, e história de doença cardíaca prévia foi fator protetor. Conclusão: Raça negra, baixa renda e diabetes melito são preditores independentes de apresentação tardia no IAMCSST. A identificação de subgrupos de pacientes propensos à apresentação tardia pode auxiliar a estimular políticas de prevenção nestes indivíduos de alto risco.

Gordura Corporal e Ácido Úrico Estão Relacionados com Escores de Risco Cardiovascular? Análise Transversal no Programa de Intervenção PROCADIO-UFV / Are Body Fat and Uric Acid Associated with Cardiovascular Risk Scores? Cross-Sectional Analysis in the PROCARDIO-UFV Trial

Fundamentos: Os escores de risco são ferramentas utilizadas para indicar a probabilidade de ocorrência de certo evento cardiovascular e identificar previamente os indivíduos com baixo, médio e alto risco para desenvolvimento de doenças cardiovasculares. Objetivo: Estabelecer o risco cardiovascular dos usuários de um programa de atenção à saúde cardiovascular de uma universidade, bem como avaliar a relação dos mesmos com estilo de vida, dados clínicos, sociodemográficos e outros marcadores de risco cardiometabólico. Métodos: Estudo transversal com amostra de 197 participantes, dos quais foram coletados dados demográficos, antropométricos, clínico-metabólicos, hábitos alimentares e do estilo de vida por meio do Escore de Risco Global e do Escore de Risco de Framingham. Valor de p < 0,05 foi considerado estatisticamente significante. Resultados: De acordo com o Escore de Risco de Framingham, 84% da população analisada foi considerada baixo risco e 16% de risco intermediário/alto, enquanto que, de acordo com Escore de Risco Global, 18% foram baixo risco, 45% de risco intermediário e 37% de alto risco para infarto ou morte por doença coronária em 10 anos. Conclusão: O excesso de peso corporal e os valores séricos de ácido úrico se demonstraram importantes marcadores de risco cardiovascular, além daqueles dos escores, de modo que deveriam ser considerados na prática clínica

Background: Risk scores are tools used to indicate the probability of occurrence of a certain cardiovascular event and to previously identify individuals at low, medium, and high risk for the development of cardiovascular diseases. Objective: To establish the cardiovascular risk of users of a cardiovascular health attention program of a university, and assess its association with lifestyle, clinical, sociodemographic data, and other cardiometabolic risk markers. Methods: Cross-sectional study with a sample of 197 participants. Demographic, anthropometric, clinical, and metabolic data, eating habits and lifestyle information were collected using the Global Risk Score and the Framingham Risk Score. P-value < 0,05 was considered statistically significant. Results: According to the Framingham Risk Score, 84% of the assessed population was considered low risk and 16% as intermediate/high risk. However, according to the Global Risk Score, 18% of the participants were low risk, 45% were intermediate risk and 37% were high risk for infarction or death from coronary heart disease in 10 years. Conclusion: Excess body weight and uric acid serum levels showed to be significant cardiovascular risk markers in addition to those of the score and, consequently, they should be considered in clinical practice

Parada cardiorrespiratória e educação continuada em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva / Cardiopulmonary ressuscitation and continuing education in Intensive Care Unit

Objective To investigate whether training in cardiac arrest has been provided to the nursing staff in three intensive care units of a general hospital. Methods Cross-sectional study with exploratory and descriptive research approaches. The sample was composed of 46 professionals, including 10 nurses and 36 nursing technicians working in a general hospital. The participants answered a questionnaire. Results The data obtained showed that training, capacitation courses, and professional updating training courses have been offered to the respondents. However, they mentioned lacking enough knowledge to manage cardiopulmonary arrest situations. Conclusion The nursing staff in the studied hospital has had training in cardiopulmonary arrest, but most of them felt they needed knowledge updating. Thus, questions arise regarding the quality of continuing education provided to professionals working in critical care units. There is a need for further investigations on the care provided for cardiac arrest patients and for the development of strategies for continuing professional education to ensure the provision of adequate patient care.

Objetivo Investigar se houve capacitação em parada cardiorrespiratória para a equipe de enfermagem em três Unidades de Terapia Intensiva de um hospital geral. Métodos Estudo transversal, com abordagem exploratória e descritiva. Participaram do estudo 46 profissionais, sendo 10 enfermeiros e 36 técnicos de enfermagem de um hospital geral que responderam a um questionário. Resultados Os dados apontaram que a equipe recebeu treinamentos, cursos de capacitação e atualização, no entanto sentiram falta de conhecimento para a prestação de um atendimento adequado a parada cardiorrespiratória. Conclusão A equipe de enfermagem teve capacitação em parada cardiorrespiratória, porém a maioria sentiu necessidade de atualização. Dessa forma, questiona-se a respeito da qualidade da educação continuada prestada aos profissionais de unidades críticas. Há necessidade de investigações acerca do cenário de cuidado prestado em situações de parada cardiorrespiratória, assim como a elaboração de estratégias educacionais a fim de garantir a assistência adequada.

Changes in quality of life associated with surgical risk in elderly patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

The study aims to verify quality of life of elderly patients submitted to cardiac surgery, and correlating surgical risk to health-related quality of life instrument domains. Prospective cohort study, performed at a cardiology hospital. It included elderly patients who had undergone elective cardiac surgery. Pre- and postoperative quality of life was evaluated by applying the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Old (WHOQOL-OLD) scale and the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. Surgical risk was stratified using the European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation (EuroSCORE). Fifty-four patients, mostly men (64.8%), were included, with a mean age of 69.3 ± 5.7 years. The eight domains of the SF-36 questionnaire, and the four facets presented for the WHOQOL-OLD scale showed improved quality of life 6 months after surgery (P < 0.001). No difference was found in the association of EuroSCORE with the domains of the health-related quality of life instruments. The data showed improved quality of life of elderly people submitted to cardiac surgery, unrelated to surgical risk.

Management of diabetes by a healthcare team in a cardiology unit: a randomized controlled trial.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of healthcare team guidance in the implementation of a glycemic control protocol in the non-intensive care unit of a cardiology hospital. METHODS: This was a randomized clinical trial comparing 9 months of intensive guidance by a healthcare team on a protocol for diabetes care (Intervention Group, n = 95) with 9 months of standard care (Control Group, n = 87). Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT01154413. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 61.7±10 years, and the mean glycated hemoglobin level was 71±23 mmol/mol (8.7±2.1%). The mean capillary glycemia during hospitalization was similar between the groups (9.8±2.9 and 9.1±2.4 mmol/l for the Intervention Group and Control Group, respectively, p = 0.078). The number of hypoglycemic episodes (p = 0.77), hyperglycemic episodes (47 vs. 50 in the Intervention Group and Control Group, p = 0.35, respectively), and the length of stay in the hospital were similar between the groups (p = 0.64). The amount of regular insulin administered was 0 (0-10) IU in the Intervention Group and 28 (7-56) IU in the Control Group (p<0.001), and the amount of NPH insulin administered was similar between the groups (p = 0.16). CONCLUSIONS: While guidance on a glycemic control protocol given by a healthcare team resulted in a modification of the therapeutic strategy, no changes in glycemic control, frequency of episodes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, or hospitalization duration were observed.

Management of diabetes by a healthcare team in a cardiology unit: a randomized controlled trial

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of healthcare team guidance in the implementation of a glycemic control protocol in the non-intensive care unit of a cardiology hospital. METHODS: This was a randomized clinical trial comparing 9 months of intensive guidance by a healthcare team on a protocol for diabetes care (Intervention Group, n = 95) with 9 months of standard care (Control Group, n = 87). Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT01154413. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 61.7±10 years, and the mean glycated hemoglobin level was 71±23 mmol/mol (8.7±2.1%). The mean capillary glycemia during hospitalization was similar between the groups (9.8±2.9 and 9.1±2.4 mmol/l for the Intervention Group and Control Group, respectively, p = 0.078). The number of hypoglycemic episodes (p = 0.77), hyperglycemic episodes (47 vs. 50 in the Intervention Group and Control Group, p = 0.35, respectively), and the length of stay in the hospital were similar between the groups (p = 0.64). The amount of regular insulin administered was 0 (0-10) IU in the Intervention Group and 28 (7-56) IU in the Control Group (p<0.001), and the amount of NPH insulin administered was similar between the groups (p = 0.16). CONCLUSIONS: While guidance on a glycemic control protocol given by a healthcare team resulted in a modification of the therapeutic strategy, no changes in glycemic control, frequency of episodes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, or hospitalization duration were observed. .

Cicatrização da ferida operatória de cirurgia cardíaca com cianocrilato / Healing heart surgery wound using cyanoacrylate

Objetivo: Verificar a evolução da ferida operatória por esternotomia realizada com curativo de cianocrilato, em crianças submetidas à cirurgia cardíaca. Métodos: estudo transversal prospectivo, realizado com crianças no pós-operatório imediato, de ambos os sexos, com idade ≤ 12 anos. A coleta de dados foi realizada através de um instrumento. As variáveis foram: sangramento, hiperemia, hematoma, equimose, secreção na ferida operatória e tempo de circulação extracorpórea. Resultados: Foram incluídos 86 pacientes, com mediana de idade de 17 (7 - 65) meses, 43 (50%) do sexo masculino. A cirurgia mais prevalente foi comunicação interventricular 31 (36%). O tempo de internação na unidade de terapia intensiva foi 8,7 ± 9,7 dias. Os resultados demonstraram que 67 (77%) dos pacientes apresentaram boa evolução da ferida operatória. Conclusão: O curativo com cianocrilato no pós-operatório imediato de cirurgia cardíaca pediátrica contribuiu para uma adequada cicatrização cirúrgica, com redução de riscos de infecções devido a uma menor manipulação da ferida operatória.

Objective: to follow the healing of a sternotomy surgical wound in which cyanoacrylate bandaging was used, in children who underwent heart surgery. Methods: prospective cross-sectional study performed with children during the immediate postoperative period of heart surgery, with the average of 12 and both genders. The data collected were performed using an instrument. The variables were: bleeding, hyperemia, hematoma, ecchymosis, secretion from surgical wound and extracorporeal circulation time. Results: eighty-six patients were included, with median of 17 (7 - 65) months, 43 (50%) male. The most prevalent surgery was interventricular communication 31(36%). The length of stay in the intensive care unit was 8.7 ± 9.7 days. The showed that in 67 (77%) of the patients the surgical wound healed well. Conclusion: the cyanoacrylate bandage during the post-surgery period immediately after pediatric heart surgery achieved adequate surgical healing, with lower risk of infection due to less handling of the surgical wound.

Objetivo: percibir la evolución de la herida operatoria por estereotomía concurativo de cianocrilato, en niños sometidos a cirugía cardiaca. Métodos: estudio transversal prospectivo, con niños en postoperatorio inmediato, de ambos sexos, con edad < 12 años. La recolecta de datos se realizó mediante un instrumento. Las variables fueron:sangramiento, hiperemia, hematoma, equimosis, secreción y tiempo de circulación extracorpórea. Resultados: fueron incluidos 86 pacientes, con edad mediana de 17 (7-65) meses, 43 el (50%) del sexo masculino. La cirugía más prevalente fue comunicación interventricular 31 el (36%). El tiempo de internación en la unidad de terapia intensiva fue 8,7 + 9,7 días. Los resultados comprueban que 67 el (77%) de los pacientes presentaronbuena evolución de la herida operatoria. Conclusión: el curativo con cianocrilato en el postoperatorio inmediato de cirugía cardiaca pediátrica contribuye para una adecuada cicatrización quirúrgica, con reducción de riesgos de infecciones, pues hay unadisminución en la manipulación de la herida operatoria.