Habilidades dos enfermeiros no uso terapêutico do alteplase em unidade de pronto atendimento / Abilities of nurses in therapeutic use of alteplase in emergency care unit / Habilidades de enfermeros en el uso terapéutico de alteplase en una unidad de atención de emergencia

Objetivo: avaliar as habilidades dos enfermeiros, no uso terapêutico do Alteplase, como terapia fibrinolítica, em pacientes com diagnóstico de infarto agudo do miocárdio. Método: A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de um estudo descritivo transversal, quantitativo, realizado por meio de questionário como instrumento de coleta, contendo 10 questões de múltipla escolha elaboradas pelo autor. A amostra foi constituída por 24 enfermeiros. A coleta de dados foi realizada em julho de 2019, com CAAE n° 13159219.7.0000.5493. Os dados foram analisados e tratados por meio da análise descritiva. Resultado: Os resultados mostraram que os participantes da pesquisa possuem habilidades para o manuseio e aplicabilidade da terapia fibrinolítica, Alteplase, em pacientes acometidos por infarto agudo do miocárdio. Conclusão:Os resultados obtidos demonstram que os enfermeiros possuem habilidade para o manuseio, administração, aplicabilidade do Alteplase, bem como na avaliação dos sintomas e contraindicações do medicamento em pacientes acometidos por Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio. Entretanto, foi identificado uma porcentagem que apresentam dificuldades na execução de todas as atividades. Portanto, o estudo contribuirá na elaboração de protocolos aos profissionais da área da saúde envolvidos de modo direto ou indireto aos cuidados aos pacientes que necessitam desta intervenção farmacológica como tratamento.(AU)

Objective: to evaluate the abilities of nurses in the therapeutic use of Alteplase, as fibrinolytic therapy, in patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction. Method: The research was carried out by means of a transversal, quantitative descriptive study, carried out by means of a questionnaire as a collection instrument, containing 10 multiple choice questions elaborated by the author. The sample consisted of 24 nurses. The data collection was carried out in July 2019, with CAAE No. 13159219.7.0000.5493. The data were analyzed and treated through descriptive analysis. Result: The results showed that the research participants have skills for the handling and applicability of fibrinolytic therapy, Alteplase, in patients affected by acute myocardial infarction. Conclusion: The results show that the nurses have skills in the handling, administration and applicability of Alteplase, as well as in the evaluation of the symptoms and contraindications of the drug in patients affected by Acute Myocardial Infarction. However, it was identified a percentage that present difficulties in performing all activities. Therefore, the study will contribute in the elaboration of protocols to the professionals of the health area involved in a direct or indirect way to the care of patients who need this pharmacological intervention as treatment.(AU)

Objetivo: evaluar las capacidades de las enfermeras en el uso terapéutico de la Alteplasa, como terapia fibrinolítica, en pacientes diagnosticados con infarto agudo de miocardio. Material y método: La investigación se realizó mediante un estudio descriptivo cuantitativo transversal, realizado mediante un cuestionario como instrumento de recopilación, que contenía 10 preguntas de opción múltiple preparadas por el autor. La muestra constaba de 24 enfermeras. La recopilación de datos se llevó a cabo en julio de 2019, con el CAAE Nº 13159219.7.0000.5493. Los datos fueron analizados y tratados mediante un análisis descriptivo. Resultado: Los resultados mostraron que los participantes en la investigación tienen habilidades en el manejo y la aplicabilidad del tratamiento fibrinolítico, Alteplase, en pacientes afectados por un infarto agudo de miocardio. Conclusión: Los resultados muestran que las enfermeras tienen aptitudes para el manejo, la administración y la aplicabilidad del Alteplase, así como para la evaluación de los síntomas y las contraindicaciones del fármaco en los pacientes afectados por un infarto agudo de miocardio. Sin embargo, se identificó un porcentaje que presenta dificultades para realizar todas las actividades. Por lo tanto, el estudio contribuirá a la elaboración de protocolos para los profesionales de la salud que participan directa o indirectamente en la atención de los pacientes que necesitan esta intervención farmacológica como tratamiento.(AU)

Guía de práctica clínica en derrame pleural paraneumónico y empiema pleural / Guide of clinical practice on parapneumonic pleural efussion and pleural empyema

La acumulación de fluido purulento o la presencia de bacterias en la tinción de Gram en el líquido pleural se define como empiema, se puede desarrollar entre 2- 12 por ciento de los niños con neumonía, por lo general bacteriana. Evoluciona en tres fases, la exudativa, fibrinopurulenta y organizada. El cuadro clínico está dado por manifestaciones respiratorias con fiebre persistente y malestar general. Los estudios radiológicos son importantes para el diagnóstico y es el ultrasonido pleural la modalidad de imagen preferida pues confirma la presencia y volumen de fluido pleural, así como la existencia de septos o tabiques. El tratamiento se basa en antibioticoterapia y drenaje a través de una pleurostomía; si hay presencia de tabiques, esfacelos o el estudio bioquímico del líquido pleural informa pH /7; glucosa /2,2 mmol/L; LDH/ 1000 UI, se comienza con estreptoquinasa intrapleural. El tratamiento quirúrgico se indica si hay deterioro clínico y radiológico después de concluir el uso de fibrinolíticos, persistencia de sepsis asociada a colección pleural a pesar del drenaje, coraza de fibrina que impide la reexpansión pulmonar y fístula broncopleural con neumotórax. La mortalidad es baja(AU)

The accumulation of purulent fluids or the presence of bacteria in the Gram´s stain in the pleural liquid is defined as empyema. It can develop in the 2 to 12 percent of children with pneumonia, generally the bacterial one. It evolves in three phases: exudative, fibrinopurulent and organized. The clinical picture is a consequence of respiratory manifestations with persistent fever and general discomfort. The radiology studies are important for the diagnosis and the pleural ultrasound is the preferred imaging modality because it confirms the presence and volume of the pleural fluid, as well as the existence of septa. The treatment is based in the use of antibiotic therapy and the drainage through a pleurostomy; if there is presence of septa, slough or the biochemical study of the pleural liquid informs of pH/7, glucose /2.2 mmol/L, LDH / 1000 UI, so it is started the use of intrapleural streptokinase. The surgical treatment is indicated if there is a clinical and radiological worsening after finishing the use of fibrinolytics, persistence of sepsis associated to pleural collection in spite of the drainage, fibrin shell that hampers pulmonar reexpanding; and bronchopleural fistula with pneumothorax(AU)

Evolución del protocolo de trombolisis endovenosa en ataque cerebrovascular isquémico agudo / Intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke. A four years’ experience in a Chilean public hospital

Background: Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) with alteplase (tissue plasminogen activator) is the standard pharmacological treatment in acute ischemic stroke (AIS), reducing disability in patients. Aim: To report the results a thrombolysis protocol during four years in a regional public hospital. Material and Methods: Data from 106 consecutive patients aged 68 ± 13 years (57% men) who were treated with IVT, from May 2012 until April 2016, was analyzed. Results: The median door-to-needle time was 80 minutes (interquartile range = 57-113). The median National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores on admission and at discharge were was 11.5 and 5 points respectively. At discharge, 27% of hospitalized patients had a favorable outcome (n = 99), defined as having 0 to 1 points in the modified Rankin scale. Symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage and mortality rates were 5.7 and 13.1%, respectively. The thrombolysis rate rose from 0.7% in 2012 to 6% in 2016. Conclusions: The implementation of 24/7 neurology shifts in the Emergency Department allowed us to increase the amount and quality of IVT in our hospital, as measured by the rate of thrombolysis and by process indicators such as door-to-needle time.

Safety of standard-dose (.9-mg/kg) alteplase intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke in Afro-Caribbeans, French West Indies.

BACKGROUND: Pharmacobiologic data suggested that people of African ancestry were more sensitive to the recombinant tissue plasminogen activator, alteplase, than Caucasians. Furthermore, the higher incidences of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in black populations could contribute to a higher cerebral bleeding risk. However, standard-dose (.9-mg/kg) alteplase safety for stroke has never been evaluated in blacks. This study was undertaken to evaluate standard-dose alteplase safety to treat strokes in an Afro-Caribbean population. METHODS: Parenchymal hemorrhage and symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage rates in Afro-Caribbean Martinicans given standard-dose alteplase for acute stroke were evaluated based on prospectively collected data from 2007 to 2010 and compared with those from studies on predominantly Caucasian stroke victims. RESULTS: Parenchymal hemorrhage type 2 and symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhages, as defined by the third European Cooperative Acute Stroke Study, respectively, occurred in 15 (10.1%) and 12 (8.1%) of the 148 thrombolyzed Afro-Caribbeans, respectively. This excess bleeding risk (parenchymal hemorrhage type 2) concerned more patients >70 than those 70 years of age or lesser (respectively, 17.6% [13 of 74] vs. 2.7% [2 of 74]). Older age was the only factor significantly associated with a higher parenchymal hemorrhage type 2 risk (P = .02). CONCLUSIONS: The excess hemorrhagic risk after standard-dose alteplase infusion into older Afro-Caribbean patients warrants further study to determine the possible role of cerebral microangiopathy and should be evaluated in different black populations.

Estrategias para mejorar la reperfusión con terapia fibrinolítica en infarto con elevación del ST-T / Strategies to improve reperfusion with fibrinolytic therapy in ST-T elevation myocardial infarction

Las estrategias de reperfusión en la fase temprana del infarto con elevación del ST-T tienen como principal objetivo restituir y mantener la perfusión tisular. La terapia fibrinolítica puede considerarse como el tratamiento estándar por su accesibilidad y efectividad para disminuir daño miocárdico y mortalidad. La principal imperfección de esta estrategia de reperfusión radica en el porcentaje no despreciable de fracaso terapéutico y reoclusión por fenómenos de resistencia y retrombosis. La terapia fibrinolítica asociada al ácido acetilsalicílico, puede considerarse como el avance más importante en el tratamiento del infarto con elevación del ST-T. En el sitio del daño vascular, la trombosis inducida por trombina y agregación plaquetaria son los factores más importantes en la fisiopatología de los SCA y el principal mecanismo que puede limitar la efectividad de la terapia fibrinolítica. El conocimiento actual de la fisiopatología subyacente a la trombosis coronaria sugiere que la terapia fibrinolítica puede fracasar para inducir lisis óptima del trombo y refuerza el raciocinio para la combinación de estrategias antitrombóticas y de reperfusión. Podría mejorar su efectividad, un tratamiento adjunto antiplaquetario y antitrombínico intenso y moderno, que a través de diferentes mecanismos modificaría los principales componentes del trombo coronario. El propósito de este artículo es revisar y discutir los mecanismos de resistencia a la terapia fibrinolítica, las estrategias modernas para mejorar la perfusión que incluyen dosis aceleradas de fibrinolíticos, fibrinólisis facilitada, experiencia con heparina de bajo peso molecular y el posible papel de los nuevos antitrombóticos que han demostrado efectividad en el tratamiento de los síndromes coronarios agudos sin elevación del ST-T.

The main targets in reperfusion strategies in early ST-T elevation acute myocardial infarction phase are to improve and sustain tisular perfusion. Due to its accessibility and effectiveness in reducing myocardial damage and mortality, fibrinolytic therapy has been considered as the standard treatment. The most serious fibrinolytic therapy dilemma is the high failure and reoclusion rate, secondary to resistance and rethrombosis phenomena. In ST-T elevation acute myocardial infarction, therapy fibrinolytic in combination with aspirin could be considered the most important treatment advance. In the injury vascular setting, thrombosis induced by thrombin and platelet aggregability is the responsible mechanism and could limit the effectiveness of fibrinolytic therapy. The current knowledge of coronary thrombus physiopathogenesis establishes the limitations of fibrinolytic therapy in the achievement of optimal lysis, and suggests the necessity of antithrombotic and reperfusion strategy combination. Through this synergism it is feasibly to modify thrombus components improving efficiently. The propose of this review is to deeply analyze the fibrinolytic therapy resistance mechanisms, the modern approach to improve tisular perfusion, including accelerated fibrin-olytic regimens, facilitated fibrinolysis, low molecular weight heparin experience and the role of new antithrombotic drugs, that has proved effectiveness in non-ST elevation acute myocardial syndromes treatment. (Arch Cardiol Mex 2003; 73:46-58).