[Parkinson's disease: intrinsically palliative care]. / La maladie de Parkinson, une prise en soins intrinsèquement palliative.

Multidimensional, chronic, progressive and incurable, Parkinson's disease is, by definition, a palliative disease, and this from the moment of diagnosis. This vision, relatively new to neurology, calls for a paradigm shift, as well as a dual medical-paramedical and home-hospital alliance. This approach allows us to better understand the specificities of Parkinson's disease and its treatments in terms of palliative issues.

[How to optimise the use of psychotropic drugs in the elderly? Focus groups in a geriatric unit]. / Quelles optimisations envisager vis-à-vis du recours aux psychotropes chez la personne âgée ? Focus groups en gériatrie.

The elderly person (EP) treated with psychotropics is at risk of iatropathology. The guidelines for the proper use of these treatments are difficult to apply and the difficulties met by hospital teams are little described in the literature. Our objective was to investigate the problem of psychotropic management in EP among the medical and care teams. Three focus groups were run consecutively in 2021 with the geriatric team at Angers Hospital, France, to highlight the difficulties met daily and to bring innovative solutions. Following a thematic analysis of the content, 10 themes were described, including 4 emerging. These 4 themes are a greater precision of the conditional prescriptions of psychotropics, the choice of the moment of administration, the route of administration in case of agitation, and the revaluation during and after hospitalization management. Among the solutions mentioned, some will be gradually implemented according to a prioritization matrix as an awareness of teams to behavioral disorders and their management, or the development of teleconsultation to check the re-evaluation of prescriptions.

Morbilidad por lesión de la vía biliar en un servicio de cirugía / Morbility due to Bile Duct Lesion in a Surgery Service

Introducción: Las lesiones iatrogénicas de las vías biliares representan una complicación quirúrgica grave de la colecistectomía. Objetivo: Determinar la morbilidad de las lesiones de la vía biliar en el servicio de cirugía del Hospital Universitario "Manuel Ascunce Domenech". Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, prospectivo y observacional de pacientes que ingresaron en el servicio de cirugía del Hospital Universitario "Manuel Ascunce Domenech" con diagnóstico de lesión de la vía biliar, desde septiembre del 2018 hasta enero del 2022. El universo estuvo conformado por 12 pacientes que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. Se utilizaron métodos estadísticos descriptivos y cálculos con valores porcentuales. Resultados: La mayor incidencia de los pacientes fue del sexo femenino y de piel blanca, con un 61,4 por ciento y 85,7 por ciento, respectivamente. Predom inó el tipo de cirugía convencional y diagnóstico intraoperatorio con un 66,7 por ciento y 50 por ciento, respectivamente. El tipo E1 y E2 de la clasificación de Strasberg y la hepaticoyeyunostomía fue la operación con mayor frecuencia con un 66,7 por ciento. La bilirragia fue la complicación que predominó con el 70 por ciento. Conclusiones: La mayoría de los pacientes son del sexo femenino y de piel blanca, donde la cirugía convencional y el diagnóstico intraoperatorio son los hallazgos más frecuentes. Más de la mitad de los pacientes son clasificados como tipo E1 y tipo E2 según clasificación de Strasberg. La hepaticoyeyunostomía en Y de Roux y en asa de Braum transmesocólica es el proceder realizado en casi la totalidad de los pacientes. La fuga biliar es la complicación más frecuente(AU(

Introduction: Iatrogenic bile duct lesions represent a serious surgical complication of cholecystectomy. Objective: To determine the morbility of bile duct lesions in the surgical service of Hospital Universitario "Manuel Ascunce Domenech". Methods: A descriptive, prospective and observational study was carried out with patients admitted to the surgery service of Hospital Universitario "Manuel Ascunce Domenech" with a diagnosis of bile duct lesion, from September 2018 to January 2022. The study universe consisted of twelve patients who met the inclusion criteria. Descriptive statistical methods and calculations with percentage values were used. Results: The highest incidence of patients corresponded to the female sex and the white skin, accounting for 61.4 percent and 85.7(Percent(, respectively. Conventional surgery and intraoperative diagnosis predominated, accounting for 66.7 % and 50 %, respectively. Types E1 and E2 according to the Strasberg classification, together with hepaticojejunostomy, was the most frequent surgery type, accounting for 66.7 %. Biliary bleeding was the predominant complication, accounting for 70 %. Conclusions: Most of the patients belong to the female sex and have white skin, in which cases conventional surgery and intraoperative diagnosis are the most frequent findings. More than half of the patients are classified as types E1 or E2 according to the Strasberg classification. Transmesocolic Braun loop and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy is the procedure performed in almost all patients. Biliary leakage is the most frequent complication(AU)

El error en la práctica médica / Error in Medical Practice

Introducción: El error está presente en cualquier actividad humana y la práctica de la medicina no es una excepción. Debido al aumento de los conocimientos sobre la salud y las enfermedades, la posibilidad de error, relacionada con la atención de estas últimas, disminuye, pero no se ha eliminado en su totalidad. Objetivo: Exponer las experiencias de los autores acerca del error en la práctica médica. Métodos: Revisión bibliográfica entre los años 2000 y 2020. Se localizaron y consultaron fuentes bibliográficas validadas en: Medline, PubMed y SciELO, a las que se accedió a través de la biblioteca virtual de salud. Se utilizaron para la búsqueda las palabras clave error médico, iatrogenia, responsabilidad penal del médico, método clínico. Se revisaron también tres bibliografías anteriores que se consideraron de utilidad para el artículo y tres capítulos de libros con temas afines, además de las resoluciones del Ministerio de Salud Pública de Cuba que tratan acerca del error médico. Al final se seleccionaron 21 bibliografías en idiomas español e inglés. Conclusiones: Existen grandes posibilidades de errores en el proceso del diagnóstico y tratamiento de los enfermos. El desarrollo de la tecnología y la mejoría en la construcción de guías y protocolos disminuyen las probabilidades de equivocaciones, pero no las eliminan. El perfeccionamiento en la formación de recursos humanos, unido al uso correcto del método clínico es una estrategia eficaz para disminuir los errores en la práctica médica(AU)

(AU)ntroduction: Error is present in any human activity; the medical practice is not an exception. Due to an increase in knowledge about health and diseases, error possibility related to disease management is decreasing, but has not been totally eliminated. Objective: To expose the authors' experiences regarding error in medical practice. Methods: A bibliographic review was carried out, covering the years between 2000 and 2020. Validated bibliographic sources were located and consulted in Medline, PubMed and SciELO, accessed through the Virtual Health Library. The following keywords were used for the search: error médico [medical error], iatrogenia [iatrogenic error], responsabilidad penal del médico [physician criminal liability] and método clínico [clinical method]. Three previous bibliographies considered useful for the article and three book chapters with related topics were also reviewed, in addition to the resolutions of the Ministry of Public Health of Cuba dealing with the topic of medical error. Finally, 21 bibliographies in Spanish and English were selected. Conclusions: There are great possibilities of errors in the process of patient diagnosis and management. The development of technology, as well as the improvement in the construction of guides and protocols, decreases the probabilities of errors, but do not eliminate them. The improvement in the training of human resources, together with the correct use of the clinical method, is an effective strategy to reduce errors in medical practice(AU)

Quemadura iatrogénica por bisturí eléctrico / Iatrogenic burn by electric scalpel

Introducción: En el proceso de una intervención quirúrgica actúa un equipo multidisciplinar, cada uno de estos miembros realiza sus funciones correspondientes y son interdependientes, pero se complementan entre sí. La seguridad del paciente no consiste en crear un dispositivo complejo y muy costoso o en un profesional excelente, sino en aplicar a nuestro trabajo diario y en nuestra práctica habitual el mejor conocimiento posible. La gestión de riesgos clínicos se basa en la identificación, el análisis y la corrección de las causas que originan o pudieran originar daño secundario al paciente tras el procedimiento o la administración de cuidados, y la iatrogenia es uno de los factores de análisis y control. Caso clínico: Paciente de 15 años, que tras ser intervenido de torsión testicular derecha presentó quemadura por bisturí eléctrico en cara interna del muslo, producida de forma iatrogénica durante el procedimiento quirúrgico. La causa de la quemadura fue el descontrol de la placa de seguridad del bisturí electrónico usado en la intervención. Plan de actuación: Se realizó cura en ambiente húmedo con apósito de alginato de Ag, que se fijó con apósito de espuma de silicona con reborde. El retroceso y estancamiento de la evolución precisó de antibioterapia sistémica tras cultivo y antibiograma, que propició la resolución del caso hasta la cicatrización total de la herida. Discusión y conclusiones: La cura en ambiente húmedo se convierte en una alternativa efectiva ante este tipo de lesiones. El abordaje integral y multidisciplinar del paciente y la posterior planificación de actuaciones se han mostrado eficaces a la hora de solucionar los problemas detectados en la valoración inicial, conllevando determinadas ventajas, así como el análisis y evaluación del proceso de seguridad del pacient (AU)

Introduction: In the process of a surgical intervention, a multidisciplinary team acts, each of these members performs their corresponding functions, and they are interdependent, but they complement each other. Patient safety does not consist in creating a complex and very expensive device or in an excellent professional, but in applying the best possible knowledge to our daily work and habitual practice. Clinical risk management is based on the identification, analysis and correction of the causes that cause or could cause secondary damage to the patient after the procedure or the administration of care, with iatrogenesis being one of the analysis and control factors. Clinical case: A 15-year-old patient who, after undergoing surgery for right testicular torsion, presented an electric scalpel burn on the inner side of the thigh, produced iatrogenically during the surgical procedure. The cause of the burn was the lack of control of the security plate of the electronic scalpel used in the intervention. Action plan: A humid environment cure was performed with an Ag alginate dressing fixed with a silicone foam dressing with a border. The setback and stagnation of the evolution required systemic antibiotic therapy, after culture and antibiogram, which led to the resolution of the case until the total healing of the wound. Discussion and conclusions: Humid environment cure becomes an effective alternative to this type of injury. The comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to the patient and the subsequent planning of actions have been shown to be effective in solving the problems detected in the initial assessment, entailing certain advantages. as well as the analysis and evaluation of the patient safety process (AU)

[Prevention of adverse events following the use of local anesthetics in traumatology and orthopedics]. / Profilaktika nezhelatel'nykh sobytii pri primenenii mestnykh anestetikov v travmatologii-ortopedii.

The article analyzes the frequency of development of adverse toxic reactions when using local anesthetics in the practice of an orthopedic traumatologist; based on the conclusions of commission forensic medical examinations conducted in the framework of criminal proceedings on the death of patients, the features of the onset of LAST syndrome are studied, which significantly increases the medical risk for the patient and the legal risk for the doctor. An analytical study of scientific publications on the possibilities of using the local anesthetic Articaine-Binergia 20 mg/ml in the daily work of both polyclinic and inpatient doctors to ensure the safety of medical activities was conducted.

¿En qué puedo ayudarle? Entre la solución individual tecnológica y la metaperspectiva sociopolítica / “How can I help you?” Between the individual technological solution and the socio-political meta-perspective1

En este artículo se expone el condicionamiento sociocultural y político de la demanda (en forma y cantidad) y de la respuesta clínica individual que ofrecemos habitualmente. Se plantea una metaperspectiva sociopolítica que da cuenta del papel de los servicios de salud mental en la sociedad actual marcada por las políticas neoliberales. Se reflexiona sobre el daño que provoca el solucionismo individual y cómo reducirlo. Se hace hincapié en la necesidad de que los profesionales en formación aprendan sobre los sesgos, limitaciones y daños de la atención en salud mental, sobre prevención cuaternaria y su práctica, como la indicación de no-tratamiento. (AU)

The socio-cultural and political conditioning of the demand (in form and quantity) and of the individual clinical response we usually offer is exposed in this article. A socio-political meta-perspective is put forward to account for the role of mental health services in today’s society marked by neoliberal policies. It reflects on the harm caused by individual solutionism and how to reduce it. Emphasis is placed on the need for professionals in training to be aware of the biases, limitations, and harms of mental health care, on quaternary prevention and its practice, such as the indication for non-treatment. (AU)

Recuento de neutrófilos asociado al fenotipo Duffy nulo / Neutrophil count associated with the Duffy phenotype null

Introducción. El fenotipo Duffy nulo es una variante de la normalidad de los antígenos de membrana de las células sanguíneas que ocasiona la forma más frecuente de neutropenia congénita a nivel mundial. Los individuos que la poseen, mayoritariamente provenientes de regiones de África subsahariana, presentan de forma persistente recuentos de neutrófilos por debajo del rango normal, sin que esto implique aumento en el riesgo de infecciones. Caso clínico. Presentamos un lactante, seguido en nuestro Servicio de Neonatología, por neutropenia persistente desde el nacimiento, hijo de una madre procedente de Guinea Ecuatorial. Tras varias analíticas se pudo comprobar el diagnóstico de neutropenia congénita asociada a Duffy nulo a través de inmunofenotipo de sangre periférica. La evolución del niño fue satisfactoria y no presentó ninguna complicación por su neutropenia. Conclusiones. Se debe clasificar la Neutropenia Congénita Asociada a Duffy Nulo (DANC, en sus siglas en inglés) como un polimorfismo genético que genera una variante de la normalidad, adecuando los rangos de los recuentos de neutrófilos a la misma. No se ha visto aumento en el riesgo de infecciones o enfermedades autoinmunes, ni alteraciones en la función de los neutrófilos. Considerar a estos pacientes con los rangos normales de la mayoría de la población tiene consecuencias como pruebas innecesarias, exclusión de ensayos clínicos o no administración de tratamientos oncológicos (AU)

Introduction. The Duffy-null phenotype is a variant of normal blood cell membrane antigens that causes the most frequent form of congenital neutropenia worldwide. Individuals who have it, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, persistently have neutrophil counts below the normal range, without this implying an increased risk of infections. Case report. We present a child, followed in our Neonatology Service, due to persistent neutropenia from birth, son of a mother from Equatorial Guinea. After several tests, the diagnosis of congenital neutropenia associated with Duffy null could be verified through peripheral blood immunophenotyping. The evolution of the child was satisfactory and he did not present any complications due to his neutropenia Conclusions. Duffy-Null Associated Congenital Neutropenia (DANC) should be classified as a genetic polymorphism that generates a variant of normality, adapting the ranges of neutrophil counts to it. There has been no increase in the risk of infections or autoimmune diseases, nor alterations in the function of neutrophils. Considering these patients within the normal ranges of the majority of the population has consequences such as unnecessary tests, exclusion from clinical trials, or non-administration of oncological treatments (AU)

Selamento de perfuração radicular associado a enxerto de tecido conjuntivo em área estética: relato de caso / Sealing of root perforation associated with connective tissue graft in aesthetic area: Case report

Introdução: Perfuração radicular é a comunicação entre as paredes do canal radicular e o espaço periodontal. O tempo, a localização e a dimensão da perfuração são fatores que afetam no prognóstico do dente. Objetivo: Relatar um caso clínico de tratamento de perfuração radicular supraóssea associado a enxertia de tecido conjuntivo em área estética. Relato do caso: Paciente relatou ter sido submetido, há 3 meses, ao tratamento endodôntico do dente #22; porém, esse não foi finalizado. Ao exame clínico, o dente apresentava ausência de dor e presença de fístula na região da gengiva inserida. As imagens radiográficas e tomográficas revelaram imagem sugestiva de perfuração radicular na região vestibular do dente #22, além de área hipodensa/radiolúcida circunscrita ao ápice radicular, conduzindo ao diagnóstico de periodontite apical assintomática associada a perfuração radicular supraóssea. Inicialmente, foi realizado preparo do canal radicular e utilizada medicação intracanal por 21 dias. Posteriormente, foi realizada a obturação do canal radicular e restauração definitiva em resina composta na face palatal. Na mesma sessão, foi realizado o acesso cirúrgico para selamento da perfuração com resina composta, associado a enxertia de tecido conjuntivo no dente #22, para evitar recessão tecidual marginal. Foi observada, após 12 meses, neoformação óssea na região periapical do dente #22, com ausência de dor e preservação da estética na região periodontal. Conclusão: O diagnóstico e o planejamento multidisciplinar são fatores importantes no tratamento de perfurações radiculares, assim como a correta escolha do material selador (AU).

Introduction: Root perforation is the communication between the walls of the root canal and the periodontal space. The time, location and size of the perforation are factors that affect the prognosis of the tooth. Objective: To report a clinical case of treatment of supraosseous root perforation associated with grafting of connective tissue in aesthetic area. Case report: Patient reported that 3 months had started root canal treatment of tooth 22, but was not finalized. At the clinical examination, the tooth presented absence of pain and presence of sinus tract in the region of attached gingiva. Radiographic and tomographic images revealed an image suggestive of root perforation in the buccal region of tooth 22, as well as a hypodense / radiolucent area circumscribed to the root apex, leading to the diagnosis of asymptomatic apical periodontitis associated with supraosseous root perforation. Initially, it were performed root canal preparation and intracanal medication. After 21 days, root canal obturation and composite restoration were performed on the palatal face. In the same session, the surgical access was made to sealing the perforation with composite resin, associated to the grafting of connective tissue in tooth 22, to avoid marginal tissue recession. It was observed after 12 months new bone formation in the periapical region of tooth 22, with absence of pain and preservation of aesthetics in the periodontal region. Conclusion: Multidisciplinary diagnosis and planning are important factors in the treatment of root perforations, as well as the correct selection of materials used to seal root perforations (AU).

[Paradoxical reactions to benzodiazepines in the elderly]. / Réactions paradoxales aux benzodiazépines chez la personne âgée.

The prevalence of paradoxical reactions to benzodiazepines is estimated of about 1% in the general population. The semiology can be very rich, diverse and misleading. Advanced age as well as cognitive disorders are classically described in the literature as risk factors for developing paradoxical reactions. However, the review of the literature has only identified a limited number of articles focusing on the elderly and only one article for patients with neurocognitive disorders. One may wonder about this paradox and whether these are unpublished clinical observations, or whether the elderly population is really at risk, especially patients with neurocognitive disorders. Semiology can be confused with underlying neurocognitive disorders. So, paradoxical reactions are ultimately only rarely or not evoked leading to a very high risk of iatrogeny. It is therefore important to be aware of these paradoxical effects in order to be able to evoke them quickly. The most striking semiological element would be the suddenness of onset of self-aggressive or hetero-aggressive behaviors.

Iatrogenias em enfermagem na perspetiva dos enfermeiros / Nursing Injuries from the perspective of nurses

A qualidade e segurança dos cuidados, são atualmente uma das maiores preocupações dos responsáveis das organizações prestadoras de cuidados de saúde. Dos cuidados prestados ao doente, dos quais resultam consequências prejudiciais para a saúde do mesmo, enquadra-se o evento iatrogénico. Objetivo: Identificar a perceção dos enfermeiros acerca das iatrogenias em enfermagem. Métodos: O presente estudo, enquadra-se na investigação qualitativa, recorrendo-se a um grupo de discussão também designado por focus group ou grupo focal, no qual participaram 7 enfermeiros a exercerem funções em serviços da área médico-cirúrgica. Resultados: No presente estudo, todos os enfermeiros associaram ao conceito de iatrogenia o dano causado ao doente. Num conceito mais direcionado à enfermagem, a amostra expôs que por a mesma se entendem, a associação do dano que o doente sofre sobre as atividades da responsabilidade do enfermeiro. Foram relatados como principais eventos iatrogénicos: os efeitos adversos à administração terapêutica, as quedas/fraturas, o inadequado manuseamento de dispositivos médicos. Os participantes expuseram como fatores que potenciam os eventos iatrogénicos: o rácio Enfermeiro/doentes, a dificuldade de separar o profissional do pessoal, o Burnout, o défice de conhecimentos, as condições de trabalho inadequadas, a inadequada gestão do tempo e planeamento de cuidados, ausência de reconhecimento profissional, a comunicação ineficaz, a gravidade do estado clínico do doente e número de dispositivos médicos do doente, a ausência de liderança, a muita burocracia e por fim a subcategoria distrações, imprudências e desleixo. Quando questionados sobre as estratégias que podem contribuir para minimizar a ocorrência, foram enumeradas: a formação contínua, a boa comunicação e liderança, o trabalho em equipa, o reconhecimento profissional, a diminuição da burocracia, o incentivo à notificação formal, o investimento em recursos humanos e físicos. Conclusão: Na perceção da amostra estudada as iatrogenias são uma realidade, cujos fatores potenciadores vão de encontro aos descritos na literatura científica. A formação nesta área é reconhecida como um pilar para a minimização da sua ocorrência.

The care quality and security are, nowadays, one of the health organizations major concerns. One must have in mind the so-called iatrogenic event, when taking care of a sick person. If the health professional does not take all the necessary measures, while taking care of the patient, some problems can occur, among which there is the iatrogenic event. Aim: Identify nurses' perception about iatrogenic in nursing. Methods: This study is meant for the qualitative investigation, bearing in mind a discussion group, also called focus group, in which have participated 7 nurses working in the medical surgery area. Results: In what concerns to this study, all nurses have connected the iatrogenic concept to the patient's harm. In a more nursing related concept, this sample shows that the iatrogenic is related to a nurse's activities. There were mentioned as the main iatrogenic events: the adverse effects to the therapeutic administration; falls/fractures and inadequate handling of the medical devices. Participants pointed out as iatrogenic events: the ratio nurse/patient; the lack of capacity in separating the professional from the personal life; burnout; the lack of knowledge; inappropriate working conditions; inappropriate time management and unplanned care conditions; inefficient communication; the patient's health condition and the number of medical devices; the lack of leadership; too much bureaucracy and, finally, the subcategory distractions and carelessness. When asked about the strategies that can contribute to minimize the frequency of this event, they mentioned the long-term formation, good communication skills and leadership, teamwork, professional recognition, less bureaucracy, improving formal notifications, investing/promoting both human and physical resources. Conclusion: In what refers to this analysed sample, iatrogenic is a reality whose potential factors approach those of scientific literature. Long-term formation in this area is recognized as a fundamental basis for the decreasing of its frequency.

Meningitis tras técnica combinada raquídea-epidural para analgesia del parto: reporte de un caso / Case report of meningitis after combined spinal-epidural analgesia for labor

La meningitis pospunción es una complicación importante y poco frecuente de la anestesia neuroaxial. Describimos el caso de una paciente que ingresa para inducción del parto. Se realiza técnica espinal-epidural para analgesia del parto. Cursando 48 h de puerperio instala cefalea intensa, fotofobia y fiebre. No focalidad neurológica. Sin rigidez de nuca. Al examen, restos cavitarios que impresionan fétidos. Se plantea endometritis puerperal iniciando tratamiento antibiótico. Dado la persistencia del cuadro clínico se plantea punción lumbar para confirmación diagnóstica mediante análisis de líquido cefalorraquídeo; siendo éste turbio, por lo cual ingresa a cuidados intensivos con diagnóstico de meningitis aguda. Bacterióloga informa a los 10 días que el cultivo desarrolla estreptococo mitis oralis. La importancia esta dada porque la meningitis puede ser potencialmente devastadora si no se realiza un diagnóstico y tratamiento tempranos, existiendo medidas que se pueden adoptar para prevenir esta complicación.

Post-puncture meningitis is an important and rare complication of neuraxial anesthesia. We describe case of patient who is admitted for induction of labor. A spinal-epidural technique is performed for labor analgesia. During 48 hours of puerperium, she installed intense headache, photophobia and fever. No neurological focus. No stiff neck. On physical exam, cavitary remains that appear fetid. Puerperal endometritis arises starting antibiotic treatment. Given the persistence of the clinical picture, lumbar puncture is considered for diagnostic confirmation by analysis of cerebrospinal fluid; This being cloudy, for which he was admitted to Intensive Care with a diagnosis of acute meningitis. Bacteriologist reports 10 days later develops streptococcus mitis oralis. The importance is given because meningitis can be potentially devastating if early diagnosis and treatment is not performed, and there are measures that can be taken to prevent this complication.

Conocimiento y capacitación virtual de la responsabilidad del enfermero del quirófano/ instrumentador quirúrgico / Virtual intervention and training on operating room nurses/surgical instrument technicians responsibilitynurses/

Objetivo: realizar el diagnóstico y capacitación del enfermero de quirófano/instrumentador quirúrgico (EQ/IQ) frente a la responsabilidad médica y legal como eje de la seguridad del paciente. Métodos: estudio en dos fases, la primera corresponde a un análisis descriptivo de corte trasversal con la participación de 23 EQ/IQ; la fase II es un estudio cuasi experimental con 15 EQ/IQ. Las pruebas pre y postest (aplicación de un OVA) permitieron describir la efectividad de la intervención. Resultados: la fase I, prueba piloto, evidenció la falta de conocimiento en responsabilidad legal y médica. La fase II mostró un cambio significativo después de la intervención con el OVA; la capacitación en temas básicos de responsabilidad legal y médica fue satisfactoria y se identificó el cambio posintervención. Discusión: los resultados y la literatura científica permiten establecer que existe un desconocimiento en responsabilidad médica y su influencia en la seguridad del paciente. Así, la capacitación se convierte en un aporte para la garantía de calidad en la prestación de servicios de salud.

Introduction: to assess and identify operating room nurses/surgical instrument technicians (SN/SIT) knowledge on legal and medical responsibility and train them on this topic as the essential aspect for ensuring patient safety. Methods: a two-phase study was carried out, the first phase consisted of a cross sectional descriptive analysis including 23 SN/SIT; phase II was a quasi-experimental intervention study including 15 SN/SIT. The pre and post Open Virtual Application [OVA] intervention results enabled evaluating its efficacy. Results: In Phase I a pilot test evidenced lack of knowledge on legal and medical responsibility. Phase II showed a significant change after OVA intervention; training on basic topics on legal and medical responsibility was satisfactory and a post-intervention change was identified. Discussion: the study results and the scientific literature evidenced there is a lack of understanding on legal and medical responsibility and how it affects patient safety. Thus, training contributes to guarantee quality health care services.

Gossypiboma: the failure of a successful intervention.

If successful surgery is the primary quest of any surgeon, unintentionally leaving behind surgical items in the operative field remains his most feared obsession. This rare but dramatic accident can lead to potentially fatal complications and turn both lives of the surgeon and the patient upside down. We present the case of a 29-year-old female patient who presented to the ER with three days history of severe diffuse abdominal pain associated with fever, biological inflammatory syndrome and well-tolerated iron deficiency anaemia. She had no past medical history except for a lower segment cesarean section 5 months ago. Abdominal MRI allowed the diagnosis of two gossypibomas responsible for two intra-abdominal collections. An emergency laparotomy allowed the removal of these foreign bodies and the management of their serious complications of intestinal perforation by the construction of a double intestinal stoma. The patient made a post-operative uneventful recovery. This observation emphasizes the need to raise the practitioner´s awareness about this differential diagnosis in every case of any poorly localized abdominal pain occurring after surgery.

Consideraciones actuales sobre la iatrogenia / Current considerations on iatrogenesis

La iatrogenia es el daño ocasionado por el profesional de la salud a pacientes, familias u otras personas, de manera no intencional, que puede provocar desde un ligero malestar emocional hasta la propia muerte. Teniendo en cuenta lo anterior se realizó una revisión bibliográfica exhaustiva sobre el tema que recoge aspectos actualizados, a saber: concepto, diferencias entre esta y la mala praxis médica, modalidades de iatrogenia (principalmente la de orden psicológico) y recomendaciones para evitarla, con el objetivo de contribuir a un mejor desempeño de los profesionales de la salud y elevar la calidad de vida de la población.

Iatrogenesis is the damage caused by the health professional to patients, families or other people, in non intentional way, that can cause either a slight emotional distress or death. Keeping this in mind an exhaustive literature review on the topic was carried out that compiles up-to-date aspects: concept, differences between this and the bad medical practice, iatrogenesis modalities (mainly the psychological type) and recommendations to avoid it, aimed at contributing to a better performance of health professionals and elevating the population life quality.

"Descansar e dormir sem riscos": o Jornal do Médico (Portugal) e o desastre da talidomida, 1960-1962 / "Risk-free rest and sleep: " Jornal do Médico (Portugal) and the thalidomide disaster, 1960-1962

Resumo O artigo analisa como o periódico Jornal do Médico, editado na cidade do Porto, em Portugal, divulgou o desastre da talidomida. A pesquisa percorreu as páginas da fonte desde o início de 1960 até o final de 1962. Aqui, objetivam-se apontar e discutir duas questões interligadas: a morosidade em publicar matérias sobre os efeitos deletérios do medicamento, vendido no país sob a denominação Softenon®, e a construção discursiva da isenção da responsabilidade do médico no fenômeno da iatrogenia medicamentosa.

Abstract This article analyzes the way the Porto-based journal Jornal do Médico reported on the thalidomide disaster. The pages of the publication are researched from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1962 with the aim of identifying and discussing two interconnected questions: the delay in publishing news on the harmful effects of the drug, which was sold in the country under the brand name Softenon®, and the discursive construction of a lack of accountability on the part of physicians for the phenomenon of medication iatrogenesis.

Pacemaker lead as an iatrogenic cause of right heart failure: Case report. / Electrocatéter como causa iatrogénica de insuficiência cardíaca direita ­ relato de um caso.

Technical advances in health care have improved patient survival and quality of life, but are not devoid of complications. We present the case of a 74-year-old woman with a history of hypertensive heart disease with preserved systolic function, atrial fibrillation and dyslipidemia. She had a DDDR pacemaker implanted in 2005 due to symptomatic complete atrioventricular block. The patient reported progressive fatigue, weakness, ascites with abdominal discomfort, and lower limb edema, accompanied by non-specific hepatic cholestasis on biochemical testing. Abdominal ultrasound revealed homogeneous hepatomegaly and dilatation of the inferior vena cava and upper hepatic veins, suggestive of congestive hepatopathy. Echocardiography revealed tricuspid regurgitation progressively worsening over the previous four years and dilatation and progressive dysfunction of the right ventricle, with preserved left ventricular function. The transesophageal echocardiogram revealed severe tricuspid regurgitation with flail septal leaflet and marked dilatation of the tricuspid annulus due to mechanical interference of the pacemaker lead, which was adhering to the septal leaflet. Minimally invasive surgical treatment was performed with partial resection of the leaflet, placement of a tricuspid annuloplasty ring and replacement of the pacemaker lead. Regression of the congestive symptoms was observed, and the postoperative echocardiogram showed the tricuspid annuloplasty ring with no evidence of stenosis and only slightly dilated right chambers with moderate pulmonary hypertension. Six months after the procedure, the patient suffered an acute neurological event and died.

Adesão de idosos ao tratamento medicamentoso em diferentes níveis de Atenção à Saúde no município de São Paulo, Brasil / Elderly adherence to drug treatment at different levels of health care in the city of São Paulo, Brazil / Adhesión de ancianos al tratamiento farmacológico en diferentes niveles de atención médica en la ciudad de São Paulo, Brasil

A qualidade de vida de idosos e a adesão a um tratamento podem ser influenciadas pela presença da polifarmácia e, até mesmo, de iatrogenias relacionadas aos medicamentos prescritos. O artigo retrata uma verificação das prescrições farmacológicas direcionadas a idosos e a adesão ao tratamento em diferentes níveis da atenção à saúde pública na cidade de São Paulo (SP), durante os anos de 2016 e 2017. É ressaltada a importância do devido conhecimento farmacológico e de técnicas de comunicação por parte dos profissionais de saúde.

The quality of life of the elderly and adherence to treatment may be influenced by the presence of polypharmacy and even iatrogenesis related to prescription drugs. The article portrays a verification of pharmacological prescriptions directed at the elderly and adherence to treatment at different levels of public health care in the city of São Paulo (SP), during 2016 and 2017. The importance of due pharmacological knowledge and communication techniques by health professionals.

La calidad de vida de los ancianos y el cumplimiento del tratamiento pueden verse influenciados por la presencia de polifarmacia e incluso de iatrogénesis relacionada con medicamentos recetados. El artículo retrata una verificación de las prescripciones farmacológicas dirigidas a los ancianos y la adherencia al tratamiento en diferentes niveles de atención de salud pública en la ciudad de Sao Paulo (SP), durante 2016 y 2017. La importancia del debido conocimiento farmacológico y las técnicas de comunicación por parte de los profesionales de la salud.

Accidente con hipoclorito de sodio durante la terapia endodóntica / Accident with sodium hypochlorite during endodontic therapy

Introducción: el accidente con hipoclorito de sodio es una de las complicaciones que pueden presentarse durante la terapia endodóntica convencional. Constituye el sobrepaso del irrigante a los tejidos periapicales ya sea durante la irrigación de los conductos radiculares o por medio de la inyección accidental en los tejidos blandos. Produce al paciente una sintomatología dolorosa inmediata, con una respuesta inmunológica exacerbada y necrosis hística. Objetivo: determinar las posibles causas del accidente con hipoclorito de sodio y exponer el protocolo de manejo clínico y farmacológico establecido para esta eventualidad. Caso clínico: se informa el caso de un sobrepaso accidental de hipoclorito de sodio hacia el periápice en la raíz distovestibular del diente 17 en un paciente de 67 años de edad, con hipertensión arterial controlada, diagnóstico de pulpa sana y requerimiento de realización de endodoncia preprotésica. Se exponen la toma de medidas clínicas y farmacológicas posterior al accidente con hipoclorito de sodio, así como el suministro de corticoterapia inmediata, analgesia, manejo del dolor por bloqueo anestésico del área comprometida y para disolución del hipoclorito de sodio, para completar el esquema de manejo medicación antibiótica profiláctica. Conclusiones: los factores predisponentes para la generación de un accidente con hipoclorito son: enfermedades que causen resorción periapical, selección inadecuada del tipo de jeringa y aguja con la que se realiza la irrigación y la no determinación adecuada de la longitud radicular. El manejo de estos accidentes con corticoides y analgesia reduce la agresividad de la sintomatología presentada por el paciente, así como la profilaxis antibiótica, disminuye el riesgo de daño hístico(AU)

Introduction: sodium hypochlorite accidents are one of the complications that may arise during conventional endodontic therapy. In hypochlorite accidents, the irrigant flows into the periapical tissue either during irrigation of root canals or by accidental injection into soft tissue. This situation causes immediate pain symptoms in the patient, with an exacerbated immune response and tissue necrosis. Objective: determine the possible causes of sodium hypochlorite accidents and present the clinical and pharmacological management protocol established for these events. Clinical case: a case is reported of accidental flowing of sodium hypochlorite to the apex of the distovestibular root of tooth 17 in a 67-year-old male patient with controlled hypertension and a diagnosis of healthy pulp requiring preprosthetic endodontic therapy. A description is provided of the clinical and pharmacological actions taken after the sodium hypochlorite accident, as well as the immediate application of corticotherapy, analgesia, pain management by anesthetic block of the compromised area and for dissolution of the sodium hypochlorite, to complete the management scheme with prophylactic antibiotic medication. Conclusions: the following are predisposing factors for the occurrence of a hypochlorite accident: conditions that cause periapical resorption, inadequate choice of the type of syringe and needle to perform the irrigation, and incorrect determination of the root length. Management of these accidents with corticosteroids and analgesia reduces the aggressiveness of symptoms, whereas antibiotic prophylaxis lessens the risk of tissue damage(AU)

Accidente con hipoclorito de sodio durante la terapia endodóntica / Accident with sodium hypochlorite during endodontic therapy

Introducción: el accidente con hipoclorito de sodio es una de las complicaciones que pueden presentarse durante la terapia endodóntica convencional. Constituye el sobrepaso del irrigante a los tejidos periapicales ya sea durante la irrigación de los conductos radiculares o por medio de la inyección accidental en los tejidos blandos. Produce al paciente una sintomatología dolorosa inmediata, con una respuesta inmunológica exacerbada y necrosis hística. Objetivo: determinar las posibles causas del accidente con hipoclorito de sodio y exponer el protocolo de manejo clínico y farmacológico establecido para esta eventualidad. Caso clínico: se informa el caso de un sobrepaso accidental de hipoclorito de sodio hacia el periápice en la raíz distovestibular del diente 17 en un paciente de 67 años de edad, con hipertensión arterial controlada, diagnóstico de pulpa sana y requerimiento de realización de endodoncia preprotésica. Se exponen la toma de medidas clínicas y farmacológicas posterior al accidente con hipoclorito de sodio, así como el suministro de corticoterapia inmediata, analgesia, manejo del dolor por bloqueo anestésico del área comprometida y para disolución del hipoclorito de sodio, para completar el esquema de manejo medicación antibiótica profiláctica. Conclusiones: los factores predisponentes para la generación de un accidente con hipoclorito son: enfermedades que causen resorción periapical, selección inadecuada del tipo de jeringa y aguja con la que se realiza la irrigación y la no determinación adecuada de la longitud radicular. El manejo de estos accidentes con corticoides y analgesia reduce la agresividad de la sintomatología presentada por el paciente, así como la profilaxis antibiótica, disminuye el riesgo de daño hístico(AU)

Introduction: sodium hypochlorite accidents are one of the complications that may arise during conventional endodontic therapy. In hypochlorite accidents, the irrigant flows into the periapical tissue either during irrigation of root canals or by accidental injection into soft tissue. This situation causes immediate pain symptoms in the patient, with an exacerbated immune response and tissue necrosis. Objective: determine the possible causes of sodium hypochlorite accidents and present the clinical and pharmacological management protocol established for these events. Clinical case: a case is reported of accidental flowing of sodium hypochlorite to the apex of the distovestibular root of tooth 17 in a 67-year-old male patient with controlled hypertension and a diagnosis of healthy pulp requiring preprosthetic endodontic therapy. A description is provided of the clinical and pharmacological actions taken after the sodium hypochlorite accident, as well as the immediate application of corticotherapy, analgesia, pain management by anesthetic block of the compromised area and for dissolution of the sodium hypochlorite, to complete the management scheme with prophylactic antibiotic medication. Conclusions: the following are predisposing factors for the occurrence of a hypochlorite accident: conditions that cause periapical resorption, inadequate choice of the type of syringe and needle to perform the irrigation, and incorrect determination of the root length. Management of these accidents with corticosteroids and analgesia reduces the aggressiveness of symptoms, whereas antibiotic prophylaxis lessens the risk of tissue damage(AU)