[The role of nursing in right heart catheterization. Advantages from peripheral venous access]. / Papel de enfermería en el cateterismo cardiaco derecho. Ventajas del acceso venoso periférico.

INTRODUCTION: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious disease that requires early diagnosis to achieve a better patient prognosis. Right heart catheterization (RHC) has become the main diagnostic test for this disease, measuring the pressures from the right heart chambers invasively, using a catheter placed through venous access. Nursing performance has an important role in RHC through peripheral venous access due to its well-done skills for canalization and knowledge about the management and care of these accesses. RHC performed through peripheral venous access provide advantages over those performed through central venous access. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the benefits from RHC through peripheral venous access compared to those performed through central venous access, as well as highlighting the role of nursing during this type of procedures. METHOD: A retrospective, descriptive, and observational study was performed for patients who underwent RHC in our center between January 2019 to January 2023. We analyzed clinical characteristics, access, fluoroscopy parameters, periprocedural complications, and hospital admissions. RESULT: A total of 115 patients were included. The average age was 65±12 years, with 58.1% of females. Risk stratification of PH was the reason for conducting RHC in 82.9%. The anterocubital veins became the main approach (72.2%), performed by hemodynamics nurses, while the central venous ones composed the rest (27.8%), which were done by cardiology specialized doctors. We observed a significant reduction in radiation dose in RHC via anterocubital route compared to central venous access (4.4Gycm2 vs 12.5Gycm2 [IQR: 4.5]; P<.001), and it does also in fluoroscopy times (2.3minutes vs 4.6minutes [IQR: 2.6]; P<.001). No complications were recorded, independently of the approach. Patients who underwent a scheduled catheterization were discharged more frequently on the same day of the procedure whether a peripheral approach was performed (77.2%, 44 of 57 patients), in comparison with the central one (28.6%) (P=.001). CONCLUSIONS: The RHC is an essential tool for the diagnosis of PH, achieving nursing such an important role for those performed by peripheral venous access. Peripheral venous access provides benefits and advantages like the reduction of radiation exposure and scan times, reduced hospital stay. All this could bring greater comfort, safety and better quality of care to the patient.

Impacto del cateterismo derecho de ejercicio en el diagnóstico diferencial de la enfermedad tromboembólica pulmonar crónica / Value of exercise right heart catheterization in the differential diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease

Introduction and objectives Chronic thromboembolic disease refers to the presence of chronic thrombotic pulmonary vascular thrombosis without pulmonary hypertension (PH) at rest but with exercise limitation after pulmonary embolism (PE). Our aim was to evaluate the hemodynamic response to exercise in these patients and its correlation with the values reached in cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Methods We included symptomatic patients with persistent pulmonary thrombosis after PE. We excluded patients with left heart disease or significant PH (mean pulmonary arterial pressure [mPAP] >25mmHg, pulmonary vascular resistance >3 WU, and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure [PCWP] >15mmHg). Cardiopulmonary exercise testing and exercise right heart catheterization were performed. Exercise-induced precapillary PH was defined as mPAP/CO slope >3 and PCWP/CO slope <2mmHg/l/min. The hemodynamic response and the values obtained in cardiopulmonary exercise testing were compared between patients with and without exercise-induced precapillary PH. Results We studied 36 patients; 4 were excluded due to incomplete hemodynamic data. Out of the 32 patients analyzed; 3 developed a pathological increase in PCWP. Among the remaining 29 patients (mean age, 49.4±13.7 years, 34.5% women), 13 showed exercise-induced PH. Resting mPAP was higher in those who developed exercise-induced PH (23.3±5.4 vs 19.0±3.8mmHg; P=.012), although CO was similar in the 2 groups. Patients with exercise-induced PH exhibited data of ventilatory inefficiency with reduced values of end-tidal CO2 pressure at the anaerobic threshold (32.8±3.0 vs 36.2±3.3mmHg; P=.021) and a higher Ve/VCO2 slope (34.2±4.8 vs 30.7±5.0; P=.049). Conclusions Exercise limitation and ventilatory inefficiency could be attributable to exercise-induced precapillary PH in a subgroup of patients with persistent pulmonary thrombosis and dyspnea (AU)

Introdución y objetivos La enfermedad tromboembólica crónica se define como la trombosis crónica de la vasculatura pulmonar y disnea, sin hipertensión pulmonar (HP) en reposo tras una embolia de pulmón. El estudio evaluó la hemodinámica al esfuerzo en estos pacientes y su relación con la ergoespirometría. Métodos Se incluyó a pacientes sintomáticos con trombosis pulmonar crónica tras una embolia de pulmón. Se excluyó a los pacientes con cardiopatía izquierda o HP significativa en reposo (presión arterial pulmonar media [PAPm] >25mmHg, resistencia vascular pulmonar >3 UW y presión capilar pulmonar [PCP] >15mmHg). Se realizó una ergoespirometría y un cateterismo derecho de ejercicio. La HP precapilar al ejercicio se definió como las pendientes PAPm/gasto cardiaco >3 y PCP/gasto cardiaco <2mmHg/l/min. Se comparó la respuesta hemodinámica y ergoespirométrica entre pacientes con y sin HP precapilar al ejercicio. Resultados Se estudió a 36 pacientes, excluyéndose 4 por calidad subóptima en el registro hemodinámico. Tres pacientes presentaron una elevación patológica de la PCP. De los 29 restantes (edad, 49,4±13,7 años; el 34,5% mujeres), en 13 se halló HP precapilar al ejercicio. La PAPm basal fue mayor en aquellos con HP al ejercicio (23,3±5,4 frente a 19,0±3,8mmHg; p=0,012), con similar gasto cardiaco. Aquellos con HP al ejercicio exhibieron valores reducidos de la presión de CO2 exahalada en el umbral anaeróbico (32,8±3,0 frente a 36,2±3,3mmHg; p=0,021) y mayor pendiente Ve/VCO2 (34,2±4,8 frente a 30,7±5,0; p=0,049). Conclusiones La HP precapilar al ejercicio se asocia con limitación funcional e ineficiencia ventilatoria en un subgrupo de pacientes con trombosis arterial pulmonar crónica y disnea persistente (AU)

Indicación, realización y resultado del cateterismo de venas adrenales en pacientes con hiperaldosteronismo primario / Indication, performance and outcomes of adrenal vein sampling in patients with primary hyperaldosteronism

El hiperaldosteronismo primario (HAP) es una causa importante de hipertensión arterial (HTA) secundaria. El estudio del mismo precisa de una alta sospecha clínica, además de un estudio hormonal que confirme la hipersecreción hormonal. Es importante iniciar el tratamiento adecuado una vez se confirma el diagnóstico, y para ello es preciso demostrar si la hipersecreción hormonal es unilateral (pacientes que podrían ser tributarios a tratamiento quirúrgico) o bilateral (pacientes que son tributarios a tratamiento únicamente farmacológico). En el Hospital del Mar desde el año 2016 existe un equipo de trabajo multidisciplinar en el que participan nefrólogos, endocrinólogos, radiólogos y cirujanos para evaluar los casos con sospecha de hiperaldosteronismo y consensuar el mejor abordaje diagnóstico-terapéutico de estos pacientes, incluyendo la necesidad de cateterismo venoso adrenal, que es una técnica que en los últimos años se ha erigido como gold standard para el estudio del HAP. En el presente estudio recogemos la experiencia de nuestro centro en la realización de cateterismo venoso adrenal y en la utilidad de este para el manejo de tales pacientes (AU)

Primary hyperaldosteronism (PAH) is an important cause of secondary hypertension (HTN). The study of the same requires a high clinical suspicion in addition to a hormonal study that confirms hormonal hypersecretion. It is important to start the appropriate treatment once the diagnosis is confirmed, and for this is necessary to demonstrate whether the hormonal hypersecretion is unilateral (patients who could be candidates for surgical treatment) or bilateral (patients who are candidates for pharmacological treatment only). At the Hospital del Mar since 2016 there has been a multidisciplinary work team in which Nephrologists, Endocrinologists, Radiologists and Surgeons participate to evaluate cases with suspected hyperaldosteronism and agree on the best diagnostic-therapeutic approach for these patients, including the need for adrenal vein sampling, which is a technique that in recent years has become the gold standard for the study of PAH. In the present study we collect the experience of our center in performing adrenal vein catheterization and its usefulness for the management of these patients (AU)

Hepatic hemodynamic study: More than just HVPG measurement.

Evaluation and staging of liver disease is essential in the clinical decision-making process of liver tumors. The severity of portal hypertension (PH) is the main prognostic factor in advanced liver disease. Performing an accurate hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) measurement is not always possible, especially when veno-venous communications are present. In those complex cases, a refinement in HVPG measurement with a thorough evaluation of each of the components of PH is mandatory. We aimed at describing how some technical modifications and complementary procedures may contribute to an accurate and complete clinical evaluation to improve therapeutic decisions.

Value of exercise right heart catheterization in the differential diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Chronic thromboembolic disease refers to the presence of chronic thrombotic pulmonary vascular thrombosis without pulmonary hypertension (PH) at rest but with exercise limitation after pulmonary embolism (PE). Our aim was to evaluate the hemodynamic response to exercise in these patients and its correlation with the values reached in cardiopulmonary exercise testing. METHODS: We included symptomatic patients with persistent pulmonary thrombosis after PE. We excluded patients with left heart disease or significant PH (mean pulmonary arterial pressure [mPAP] >25mmHg, pulmonary vascular resistance >3 WU, and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure [PCWP] >15mmHg). Cardiopulmonary exercise testing and exercise right heart catheterization were performed. Exercise-induced precapillary PH was defined as mPAP/CO slope >3 and PCWP/CO slope <2mmHg/l/min. The hemodynamic response and the values obtained in cardiopulmonary exercise testing were compared between patients with and without exercise-induced precapillary PH. RESULTS: We studied 36 patients; 4 were excluded due to incomplete hemodynamic data. Out of the 32 patients analyzed; 3 developed a pathological increase in PCWP. Among the remaining 29 patients (mean age, 49.4±13.7 years, 34.5% women), 13 showed exercise-induced PH. Resting mPAP was higher in those who developed exercise-induced PH (23.3±5.4 vs 19.0±3.8mmHg; P=.012), although CO was similar in the 2 groups. Patients with exercise-induced PH exhibited data of ventilatory inefficiency with reduced values of end-tidal CO2 pressure at the anaerobic threshold (32.8±3.0 vs 36.2±3.3mmHg; P=.021) and a higher Ve/VCO2 slope (34.2±4.8 vs 30.7±5.0; P=.049). CONCLUSIONS: Exercise limitation and ventilatory inefficiency could be attributable to exercise-induced precapillary PH in a subgroup of patients with persistent pulmonary thrombosis and dyspnea.

Cateterismo urinário e as técnicas para prevenção de hematúria: revisão integrativa / Cateterismo urinario y las técnicas para prevención de hematuria: revisión integradora / Urinary catheterization and techniques for preventing hematuria: integrative review

Resumo Objetivo Analisar e sintetizar as evidências científicas disponíveis sobre o cateterismo urinário e as técnicas utilizadas para prevenir a hematúria no esvaziamento da bexiga, na retenção urinária aguda e crônica, em adultos e idosos. Métodos Revisão integrativa realizada nas bases de dados Pubmed, LILACS, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science e Scopus; e busca manual nas listas de referências dos estudos incluídos. Um período ilimitado foi usado para revisar estudos em português, inglês, francês, alemão e espanhol. Aplicado estratégia PICOS na elaboração da pergunta de pesquisa e instrumento Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) para avaliar qualidade metodológica dos estudos. Resultados Foram incluídos 11 estudos, com um total de 659 pacientes. A retenção urinária ocorreu principalmente em homens, tendo como principal causa a hiperplasia prostática benigna. As técnicas utilizadas para descompressão vesical, por cateterismo urinário, foram a descompressão rápida e a gradual, sendo as principais complicações, independente da técnica, hematúria e hipotensão. Os resultados mostraram que não houve diferença significativa entre as duas técnicas quanto ao desfecho prevenção da hematúria. Conclusão O esvaziamento gradual da bexiga não previne a hematúria em comparação com o esvaziamento rápido e completo. Mas os estudos, principalmente os relatos de casos, descrevem quadros clínicos que merecem atenção diante da ocorrência de hematúria após cateterismo urinário e as implicações no tratamento dos pacientes. Destaca a importância da enfermagem na identificação e prevenção do diagnóstico de Retenção Urinária, a fim de evitar intervenções posteriores e complicações clínicas, inclusive hematúria pós-cateterismo.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar y sintetizar las evidencias científicas disponibles sobre el cateterismo urinario y las técnicas utilizadas para prevenir la hematuria en el vaciado de la vejiga, en la retención urinaria aguda y crónica en adultos y personas mayores. Métodos Revisión integradora realizada en las bases de datos Pubmed, LILACS, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science y Scopus y búsqueda manual en las listas de referencias de los estudios incluidos. Se utilizó un período ilimitado para revisar estudios en portugués, inglés, francés, alemán y español. Se aplicó la estrategia PICOS en la elaboración de la pregunta de investigación y el instrumento Joanna Briggs Institute (JIB) para evaluar la calidad metodológica de los estudios. Resultados Se incluyeron 11 estudios con un total de 659 pacientes. La retención urinaria ocurrió principalmente en hombres, principalmente a causa de la hiperplasia prostática benigna. Las técnicas utilizadas para la descompresión vesical por cateterismo urinario fueron la descompresión rápida y la gradual, y las principales complicaciones, independientemente de la técnica, fueron hematuria e hipotensión. Los resultados mostraron que no hubo diferencia significativa entre las dos técnicas respecto al resultado de prevención de la hematuria. Conclusión El vaciado gradual de la vejiga no previene la hematuria en comparación con el vaciado rápido y completo. Sin embargo, los estudios, principalmente los relatos de casos, describen cuadros clínicos que necesitan atención ante los episodios de hematuria después del cateterismo urinario y las consecuencias en el tratamiento de los pacientes. Se destaca la importancia de la enfermería en la identificación y prevención del diagnóstico de retención urinaria, a fin de evitar intervenciones posteriores y complicaciones clínicas, inclusive hematuria poscateterismo.

Abstract Objective Analyze and synthesize the available scientific evidence on urinary catheterization and techniques used to prevent hematuria in bladder emptying and acute and chronic urinary retention in adults and the elderly. Methods This integrative review was carried out in the PubMed, LILACS, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Hand searching was used in the reference lists of included studies. An unlimited period was used to review the studies published in Portuguese, English, French, German, and Spanish. The PICOS strategy was applied to develop the research question and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) instrument was used to assess the methodological quality of studies. Results Eleven studies were included, with a total of 659 patients. Urinary retention occurred mainly in men and the main cause was benign prostatic hyperplasia. Rapid and gradual decompressions were the techniques used for bladder decompression by urinary catheterization, and hematuria and hypotension were the main complications regardless of the technique. The results showed that there was no significant difference between the two techniques in terms of the outcome of hematuria prevention. Conclusion Gradual bladder emptying does not prevent hematuria compared to rapid and complete emptying. Case reports describe clinical conditions that deserve attention when hematuria occurs after urinary catheterization and the respective implications in the treatment of patients. We highlight the importance of nursing in identifying and preventing the diagnosis of Urinary Retention to avoid subsequent interventions and clinical complications, including post-catheterization hematuria.

Conhecimento e sentimentos de pessoas pré-procedimento de cateterismo cardíaco / Knowledge and feelings of people before cardiac catheterization procedure / Conocimientos y sentimientos de las personas antes del procedimiento de cateterismo cardíaco

Objetivo: identificar o conhecimento e sentimentos de pessoas sobre o cateterismo cardíaco. Método: estudo descritivo, abordagem qualitativa, realizado com 12 pacientes em hospital referência em cardiologia, no município de João Pessoa, no período de novembro a dezembro de 2021. Os dados foram coletados através de entrevista gravada e semiestruturada, os dados analisados pela Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin. Resultados: a partir das entrevistas foram construídas três categorias temáticas: C1 - Conhecimento do procedimento de cateterismo cardíaco, C2 - Falta de orientação dos cuidados que envolvem o cateterismo cardíaco e C3 - Sentimentos à realização do cateterismo cardíaco. Os dados evidenciam um conhecimento insuficiente e limitado que podem se relacionar com o surgimento de sentimentos negativos. Considerações finais: Percebe-se a necessidade de orientações e informações, bem como o planejamento e construção de tecnologias educativas para as pessoas que irão realizar o cateterismo cardíaco, com a finalidade de promover um pré, intra e pós-exame seguro

Objective: to identify people's knowledge and feelings about cardiac catheterization. Method: descriptive study, qualitative approach, carried out with 12 patients in a cardiology reference hospital, in the city of João Pessoa, from November to December 2021. Data were collected through recorded and semi-structured interviews, the data analyzed by Analysis of Bardin content. Results: three thematic categories were constructed from the interviews: C1 - Knowledge of the cardiac catheterization procedure, C2 - Lack of guidance on care involving cardiac catheterization and C3 - Feelings regarding cardiac catheterization. The data highlights insufficient and limited knowledge that may be related to the emergence of negative feelings. Final considerations: There is a perceived need for guidance and information, as well as the planning and construction of educational technologies for people who will undergo cardiac catheterization, with the purpose of promoting a safe pre, intra and post-exam

Objetivos: identificar los conocimientos y sentimientos de las personas sobre el cateterismo cardíaco. Método: estudio descriptivo, de enfoque cualitativo, realizado con 12 pacientes en un hospital de referencia en cardiología, en la ciudad de João Pessoa, de noviembre a diciembre de 2021. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de entrevistas grabadas y semiestructuradas, los datos analizados por Análisis de Bardin contenido. Resultados: a partir de las entrevistas se construyeron tres categorías temáticas: C1 - Conocimiento sobre el procedimiento de cateterismo cardíaco, C2 - Falta de orientación sobre los cuidados relacionados con el cateterismo cardíaco y C3 - Sentimientos respecto al cateterismo cardíaco. Los datos destacan conocimientos insuficientes y limitados que pueden estar relacionados con la aparición de sentimientos negativos. Consideraciones finales: Se percibe la necesidad de orientación e información, así como la planificación y construcción de tecnologías educativas para las personas que serán sometidas a cateterismo cardíaco, con el propósito de promover un pre, intra y post examen seguro

Uso de la ultrasonografía en la evaluación de la retención urinaria en pacientes críticos / Use of ultrasonography in the evaluation of urinary retention in critically ill patients / Utilização da ultrassonografia na avaliação de retenção urinária em pacientes críticos

Objetivo: medir el volumen urinario por medio de la ecografía vesical, realizado por una enfermera en pacientes críticos, después de la retirada de la sonda urinaria permanente y verificar los factores relacionados en la retención urinaria. Método: estudio cuantitativo, observacional y transversal, realizado con 37 pacientes críticos de ambos sexos, mayores de 18 años, con retiro de catéter vesical permanente en las últimas 48 horas. Se utilizó un cuestionario con variables sociodemográficas y clínicas y el examen ecográfico. Se utilizó un cuestionario con variables sociodemográficas y clínicas y el examen ecográfico. Los datos fueron presentados a través de distribución de frecuencias, medidas de centralidad y variabilidad, asociación mediante la prueba exacta de Fisher y, para el análisis, regresión logística binomial múltiple. Resultados: de los 37 pacientes, en su mayoría fue de sexo masculino, con una edad média de 54,9 años. La medición del volumen urinario por ecografía osciló entre 332,3 y 950 ml, y el 40,54% de los pacientes presentó retención urinaria. La retención urinaria se asoció significativamente a la aparición de infección urinaria, estreñimiento intestinal y diuresis por rebosamiento espontáneo. Los pacientes con infección del tracto urinario tenían 7,4 veces más probabilidades de tener retención urinaria. Conclusión: la ecografía vesical fue eficaz para medir el volumen urinario después de retirar el catéter urinario permanente y puede contribuir a la detección de retención urinaria.

Objective: to measure urinary volume through bladder ultrasound, performed by a nurse in critically ill patients, after removal of the indwelling urinary catheter and to verify the related factors on urinary retention. Method: quantitative, observational and cross-sectional study, carried out with 37 critically ill patients of both sexes, over 18 years of age, with removal of indwelling urinary catheter in the last 48 hours. A questionnaire containing sociodemographic and clinical variables and an ultrasound examination were used. Data were presented through frequency distribution, centrality and variability measures, association using Fisher`s exact test and, for analysis multiple binomial logistic regression analysis. Results: the 37 patients were mostly male, with a mean age of 54.9 years. The measurement of urinary volume by ultrasound ranged from 332.3 to 950 ml, and 40.54% of patients had urinary retention. Urinary retention was significantly associated with the occurrence of urinary tract infection, intestinal constipation and spontaneous overflow diuresis. Patients with urinary tract infection were 7.4 times more likely to have urinary retention. Conclusion: bladder ultrasonography was effective in measuring urinary volume after removal of the indwelling urinary catheter and and may contribute to the detection of urinary retention.

Objetivo: mensurar o volume urinário por meio da ultrassonografia de bexiga, realizada por enfermeiro em pacientes críticos, após a remoção do cateter vesical de demora, e verificar os fatores relacionados na retenção urinária. Método: estudo quantitativo, observacional e transversal, realizado com 37 pacientes críticos de ambos os sexos, idade superior a 18 anos, com retirada de cateter vesical de demora nas últimas 48 horas. Foram utilizados um questionário contendo as variáveis sociodemográficas e clinicas e o exame de ultrassonografia. Os dados foram apresentados por meio da distribuição de frequência, medidas de centralidade e de variabilidade, associação pelo teste exato de Fisher e, para análise a regressão logística binomial múltipla. Resultados: dos 37 pacientes, a maioria era do sexo masculino, com média de idade de 54,9 anos. A mensuração do volume urinário pela ultrassonografia variou de 332,3 a 950 ml, sendo que 40,54% dos pacientes apresentaram retenção urinária. A retenção urinaria apresentou associação significativa para a ocorrência de infecção do trato urinário, constipação intestinal e diurese espontânea por transbordamento. Pacientes com infecção urinária tiveram 7,4 vezes mais chance de apresentar retenção urinária. Conclusão: ultrassonografia de bexiga foi eficaz para mensurar o volume urinário após a remoção do cateter vesical de demora e poderá contribuir na detecção da retenção urinária.

Sucesso da punção intravenosa periférica após capacitação dos profissionais de enfermagem para o uso da transiluminação / Puncture Success after training nurses in the use of transillumination / Éxito de la punción venosa periférica después de la formación de profesionales de enfermería en el uso de la transiluminación

Objetivo: avaliar o índice de sucesso na primeira tentativa de cateterização intravenosa periférica em crianças após capacitação de profissionais de enfermagem para o uso de transiluminação. Método: estudo observacional, prospectivo, comparativo do tipo antes e depois, realizado com enfermeiros e técnicos de enfermagem que foram capacitados para a cateterização guiada pela transiluminação e observados executando 35 procedimentos antes e 35 após a capacitação, no período de novembro de 2018 a maio de 2019, após aprovação do mérito ético do protocolo de pesquisa. Os dados foram analisados de forma descritiva e analítica. Resultados: o índice de sucesso na primeira tentativa foi de 62,9% antes e 65,7% depois (p=0,803). Os técnicos de enfermagem executaram mais a punção antes da capacitação e os enfermeiros depois (p<0,01). Conclusão: a capacitação de profissionais para realizar a punção guiada pela transiluminação aumentou o índice de sucesso na primeira tentativa de punção intravenosa periférica, sem diferença estastiticamente significativa.

Objective: to evaluate the puncture success in the first attempt in children after training nursing professionals in the use of transillumination. Method: observational, prospective, comparative before-and-after study, carried out with nurses and nursing technicians were trained for transillumination-guided catheterization and observed performing 35 procedures before and 35 after training, from November 2018 to May 2019, after approval of the ethical merit of the research. Data were analyzed descriptively and analytically. Results: success in the first attempt was 62.9% before and 65.7% after (p=0.803). Nursing technicians performed more punctures before training and nurses after (p<0.01). Conclusion: the training professionals to perform transillumination-guided puncture increased success in the first attempt at peripheral intravenous puncture, without significant statistical difference.

Objetivo: evaluar la tasa de éxito en el primer intento de cateterización venosa periférica en niños después de capacitar a los profesionales de enfermería en el uso de la transiluminación. Método: estudio observacional, prospectivo, comparativo de antes y después, realizado junto a enfermeros y técnicos de enfermería capacitados para cateterización guiada por transiluminación y observados realizando 35 procedimientos antes y 35 después del entrenamiento, de noviembre de 2018 a mayo de 2019, previa aprobación del mérito ético del protocolo de la investigación. Los datos se analizaron de forma descriptiva y analítica. Resultados: la tasa de éxito en el primer intento fue del 62,9% antes y del 65,7% después (p=0,803). Los técnicos de enfermería realizaron más punciones antes del entrenamiento y los enfermeros después (p<0,01). Conclusión: la formación de profesionales para realizar la punción guiada por transiluminación aumentó la tasa de éxito en el primer intento de punción venosa periférica, sin diferencia estadística significativa.

Fatores associados à punção venosa periférica difícil em adultos submetidos à quimioterapia antineoplásica / Factors associated with difficult peripheral venipuncture in adults undergoing antineoplastic chemotherapy / Factores asociados a la venopunción periférica difícil en adultos sometidos a quimioterapia antineoplásica

Objetivo: identificar os fatores associados à punção venosa periférica difícil em adultos submetidos à quimioterapia antineoplásica. Método: estudo transversal, observacional, analítico e quantitativo realizado em uma Unidade de Alta Complexidade em Oncologia (UNACON) da região amazônica brasileira. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva e inferencial, onde a razão de possibilidades foi calculada. Resultados: a maioria dos participantes foi do sexo feminino (64,6%), autodeclarados como pardos (51,2%). Em relação à localização do câncer, a maioria possuía a doença no aparelho digestório (46,4%) ou reprodutor (45,2%). Pacientes que tinham histórico de punção venosa difícil, veias não visíveis ou não palpáveis apresentaram mais chance de apresentar a punção venosa difícil (OR 1,6, 1,5 e 1,3, respetivamente). Conclusão: os preditores encontrados relacionados à punção venosa periférica difícil em pacientes adultos submetidos à quimioterapia antineoplásica foram: histórico de punção difícil e veias não visíveis ou não palpáveis.

Objective: to identify factors associated with difficult peripheral venipuncture in adults undergoing antineoplastic chemotherapy. Method: cross-sectional, observational, analytical, and quantitative study carried out in a High Complexity Oncology Unit (UNACON) in the Brazilian Amazon region. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, where the odds ratio was calculated. Results: majority of participants were female (64.6%), self-declared as brown (51.2%). Regarding the location of the cancer, the majority had the disease in the digestive (46.4%) or reproductive (45.2%) systems. Patients who had a history of difficult venipuncture, non-visible or non-palpable veins were more likely to have difficult venipuncture (OR 1.6, 1.5 and 1.3, respectively). Conclusion: found predictors related to difficult peripheral venipuncture in adult patients undergoing antineoplastic chemotherapy were: history of difficult puncture and non-visible or non-palpable veins.

Objetivo: identificar los factores asociados a la dificultad de la venopunción periférica en adultos sometidos a la quimioterapia antineoplásica. Método: estudio transversal, observacional, analítico y cuantitativo realizado en una Unidad de Oncología de Alta Complejidad (UNACON) en la Amazonía brasileña. Se analizaron los datos mediante estadística descriptiva e inferencial, donde se calculó el odds ratio. Resultados: la mayoría de los participantes era del sexo femenino (64,6%), se auto declaró morena (51,2%). En cuanto a la ubicación del cáncer, la mayoría tenía la enfermedad en el sistema digestivo (46,4%) o reproductivo (45,2%). Los pacientes que tenían antecedentes de venopunción difícil, venas no visibles o no palpables tenían más probabilidades de tener venopunción difícil (OR 1,6, 1,5 y 1,3, respectivamente). Conclusión: Los predictores encontrados relacionados con la punción venosa periférica difícil en pacientes adultos sometidos a quimioterapia antineoplásica fueron antecedente de punción difícil y venas no visibles o no palpables.

Primer registro de procedimientos de intervencionismo cardiovascular pediátrico realizados en un laboratorio estatal de hemodinamia pediátrica en El Salvador / First record of pediatric cardiovascular interventional procedures performed in a state pediatric catheterization laboratory in El Salvador

Resumen Objetivo: Describir los tipos de cateterismo cardiaco que se realizan en el único laboratorio de hemodinamia pediátrica dentro de la red de salud pública de El Salvador, en colaboración con organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Material y método: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo retrospectivo de corte transversal en el periodo entre mayo de 2022 a enero de 2023, revisando los expedientes de todos los pacientes que pasaron a cateterismo cardiaco. Resultados: Se realizaron 54 procedimientos dentro de la sala de hemodinamia, 37 pacientes de sexo femenino. El peso fue de 20.6 ± 14.5 kg, de los procedimientos, 47 (87%) fueron terapéuticos y 7 (13%) diagnósticos. La oclusión del conducto arterioso se realizó en el 46% de los pacientes. No se reportaron complicaciones, los pacientes fueron dados de alta luego de 12 horas, todos los insumos fueron donados por fundaciones sin fines de lucro. Conclusiones: Nuestro laboratorio de hemodinamia realiza procedimientos de complejidad variada sin reportar hasta el momento complicaciones mayores. Nos vemos limitados debido al costo alto de algunos dispositivos, a la baja frecuencia de la utilización de estos y a la imposibilidad para adquirirlos en el mercado nacional.

Abstract Objective: To describe the types of cardiac catheterization that are performed in the only pediatric catheterization laboratory within the public health network of El Salvador, in collaboration with non-profit organizations. Material and method: A descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted in the period from May 2022 to January 2023, reviewing the records of all patients who underwent cardiac catheterization. Results: 54 procedures were performed in the catheterization room, 37 female patients. The weight was 20.6 ± 14.5 kg, of the procedures, 47 (87%) were therapeutic and 7 (13%) diagnostic. Occlusion of the ductus arteriosus was performed in 46% of the patients. No complications were reported, the patients were discharged after 12 hours, all supplies were donated by non-profit foundations. Conclusions: Our catheterization laboratory performs procedures of varied complexity without reporting any major complications to date. We are limited due to the high cost of some devices, the low frequency of their use and the impossibility of acquiring them in the national market.

Flebite associada a cateter venoso periférico e a administração de medicamentos: Análise retrospetiva de incidentes / Peripheral intravenous catheter-associated phlebitis and drug administration: Retrospective incident analysis / Flebitis asociada al catéter venoso periférico y a la administración de fármacos: Análisis retrospectivo de incidentes

Resumo Enquadramento: A flebite é uma complicação associada à utilização de cateter venoso periférico, classificada como evento adverso. Objetivos: Analisar os incidentes de flebite associada ao cateter venoso periférico e aos medicamentos administrados em doentes adultos internados e as suas consequências. Metodologia: Estudo quantitativo, retrospetivo, descritivo e transversal. Técnica de amostragem não probabilística por conveniência sendo selecionados 96 doentes adultos internados em 2019, na área da medicina de um Centro Hospitalar em Lisboa. O grau de flebite foi avaliado pela escala Visual Infusion Phlebitis Score Português Portugal (VIP PT-PT) traduzida e adaptada para Português Europeu. O dano foi categorizado de acordo com a classificação internacional sobre segurança do doente (CISD). Resultados: Dos incidentes de flebite documentados, 78% classificados com score 2 pela escala VIP PT-PT. Pela CISD, 87,5% resultaram em dano ligeiro e 12,5% em moderado. Os antibióticos foram o grupo terapêutico mais frequente. Conclusão: A flebite tem impacto na segurança do doente. Reforça-se a importância dos cuidados de enfermagem com enfoque na vigilância e deteção precoce de flebite.

Abstract Background: Phlebitis is a complication associated with peripheral intravenous catheters and an adverse event. Objective: To analyze peripheral intravenous catheter-associated phlebitis incidents associated and drug administration to adult inpatients and their consequences. Methodology: Quantitative, retrospective, descriptive, and cross-sectional study. Non-probabilistic convenience sampling technique was used, with 96 adult patients hospitalized in 2019 selected in the area of medicine at a Hospital Center in Lisbon. The type of phlebitis incident was characterized using the Visual Infusion Phlebitis scale adapted and translated to European Portuguese. Patient harm was categorized according to the International Classification for Patient Safety (ICPS). Results: Of the documented phlebitis incidents, 78% obtained a score 2 on the VIP PT-PT scale. According to the ICPS, 87.5% resulted in mild harm and 12.5% in moderate harm. Antibiotics were the most frequent therapeutic group. Conclusion: Phlebitis has an impact on patient safety. The importance of nursing care is reinforced, with a focus on surveillance and early detection of phlebitis to prevent complications.

Resumen Marco contextual: La flebitis es una complicación asociada al uso de catéteres venosos periféricos clasificada como acontecimiento adverso. Objetivos: Analizar los incidentes de flebitis asociada al empleo de catéteres venosos periféricos y a la administración de fármacos en pacientes adultos hospitalizados y sus consecuencias. Metodología: Estudio cuantitativo, retrospectivo, descriptivo y transversal. Técnica de muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia, se seleccionaron 96 pacientes adultos ingresados en 2019 en el área médica de un centro hospitalario de Lisboa. El grado de flebitis se evaluó mediante la escala Visual Infusion Phlebitis Score Portugués Portugal (VIP PT-PT), traducida y adaptada al portugués europeo. El daño se categorizó según la Clasificación Internacional sobre Seguridad del Paciente (CISD). Resultados: De los incidentes de flebitis documentados, el 78% se clasificó con una puntuación de 2 según la escala VIP PT-PT. Por la CISD, el 87,5% resultó en daño leve y el 12,5% en moderado. Los antibióticos fueron el grupo terapéutico más frecuente. Conclusión: La flebitis repercute en la seguridad del paciente. Se refuerza la importancia de los cuidados de enfermería centrados en la vigilancia y la detección precoz de la flebitis.

First record of pediatric cardiovascular interventional procedures performed in a state pediatric catheterization laboratory in El Salvador.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the types of cardiac catheterization that are performed in the only pediatric catheterization laboratory within the public health network of El Salvador, in collaboration with non-profit organizations. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted in the period from May 2022 to January 2023, reviewing the records of all patients who underwent cardiac catheterization. RESULTS: 54 procedures were performed in the catheterization room, 37 female patients. The weight was 20.6 ± 14.5 kg, of the procedures, 47 (87%) were therapeutic and 7 (13%) diagnostic. Occlusion of the ductus arteriosus was performed in 46% of the patients. No complications were reported, the patients were discharged after 12 hours, all supplies were donated by non-profit foundations. CONCLUSIONS: Our catheterization laboratory performs procedures of varied complexity without reporting any major complications to date. We are limited due to the high cost of some devices, the low frequency of their use and the impossibility of acquiring them in the national market.

OBJETIVO: Describir los tipos de cateterismo cardiaco que se realizan en el único laboratorio de hemodinamia pediátrica dentro de la red de salud pública de El Salvador, en colaboración con organizaciones sin fines de lucro. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo retrospectivo de corte transversal en el periodo entre mayo de 2022 a enero de 2023, revisando los expedientes de todos los pacientes que pasaron a cateterismo cardiaco. RESULTADOS: Se realizaron 54 procedimientos dentro de la sala de hemodinamia, 37 pacientes de sexo femenino. El peso fue de 20.6 ± 14.5 kg, de los procedimientos, 47 (87%) fueron terapéuticos y 7 (13%) diagnósticos. La oclusión del conducto arterioso se realizó en el 46% de los pacientes. No se reportaron complicaciones, los pacientes fueron dados de alta luego de 12 horas, todos los insumos fueron donados por fundaciones sin fines de lucro. CONCLUSIONES: Nuestro laboratorio de hemodinamia realiza procedimientos de complejidad variada sin reportar hasta el momento complicaciones mayores. Nos vemos limitados debido al costo alto de algunos dispositivos, a la baja frecuencia de la utilización de estos y a la imposibilidad para adquirirlos en el mercado nacional.

[Relationship between the systolic-diastolic shock index and mortality in myocardial infarction]. / Relación del índice de choque sistólico-diastólico con mortalidad en el infarto miocárdico.

Background: In the emergency room, the shock index was applied to determine the prognosis in various pathologies, such as acute infarction. The shock index is the re-sult of dividing heart rate by the systolic blood pressure. Objective: To determine the relationship between the systolic shock index and the di-astolic shock index as prognostic factors for mortality in acute myocardial infarction with ST segment elevation prior to admission to the Hemodynamics Room. Material and methods: A prolective analytical cross-sectional study was carried out in patients who were admitted to the Hemodynamics Room for cardiac catheterization within a period of 5 months in 2022. The systolic shock index and diastolic shock index were included as independent variables and mortality was the dependent variable. SPSS, version 25, was used and Pearson's chi-square test was used as statistical test, with a p value < 0.05 being significant. Results: 162 patients were analyzed and showed a diastolic shock index > 1.2143 with a sensitivity of 62.5% and a specificity of 77.4% with a p < 0.05. Their systolic shock in-dex was > 0.8908 with a sensitivity of 45.8% and specificity of 91.2%, with a p < 0.05. Conclusion: It was determined that both shock indices are related as mortality prognos-tic factors in acute myocardial infarction with ST elevation prior to admission to the He-modynamic Room.

Introducción: en el Servicio de Urgencias, se implementó el índice de choque para determinar el pronóstico de forma rápida en diversas patologías, como en el infarto agudo al miocardio. El índice de choque es el resultado de dividir la frecuencia cardia-ca entre la presión arterial. Objetivo: determinar la relación entre el índice de choque sistólico y el índice de choque diastólico como factores pronósticos de mortalidad en el infarto agudo al mio-cardio con elevación del segmento ST previo al ingreso al Área de Hemodinamia. Material y métodos: estudio transversal analítico prolectivo en pacientes que ingresa-ron al Área de Hemodinamia para cateterismo cardiaco en un plazo de cinco meses en el 2022. Tuvo como variables independientes el índice de choque sistólico y el índice de choque diastólico y como variable dependiente la mortalidad. Se utilizó el paquete estadístico SPSS, versión 25, y como prueba estadística la prueba chi cuadrada de Pearson, con una p < 0.05 como estadísticamente significativa. Resultados: se analizaron 162 pacientes que tuvieron un índice de choque diastólico > 1.2143, con una sensibilidad de 62.5% y una especificidad de 77.4%, con una p < 0.05. Y presentaron un índice de choque sistólico > 0.8908, con una sensibilidad de 45.8% y una especificidad de 91.2%, con una p < 0.05. Conclusión: se determinó que ambos índices de choque tienen relación como factores pronósticos de mortalidad en el infarto agudo al miocardio con elevación del segmento ST antes de su ingreso al Área de Hemodinamia.

Comparison of ultrasound guidance and palpation technique for femoral artery catheterization in children undergoing cardiac surgery.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was compare the palpation technique and ultrasound-guidance for femoral artery catheterization in pediatric patients undergoing surgery for congenital heart disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective and randomized controlled study included American Society of Anesthesiologists III-IV 40 children who underwent congenital heart surgery. The patients were divided into two groups; ultrasound-guided catheterization group and palpation-guided catheterization group. Demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients, access time, success rate, number of attempts, first-attempt success, number of trials, and failed cannulations were recorded. RESULTS: The diameter of the femoral artery was significantly shorter, access time and numbers of trials were significantly lower, and first-attempt success rate was significantly higher in the US group. The complication rate was significantly higher in the P group. The number of failed catheterization was higher in the P group. Total cost required for the procedure was significantly lower in the US group. CONCLUSION: We found that ultrasound-guided arterial catheterization increases the success rate and the number of successful catheterizations, while reducing the overall procedure time, incidence of complications, and cost. Therefore, we believe that the use of ultrasound guidance in arterial catheterization in pediatric cardiac surgery would be a better choice.

OBJETIVO: El objetivo de este estudio fue comparar la técnica de palpación y ecoguiado para el cateterismo de la arteria femoral en pacientes pediátricos operados de cardiopatías congénitas. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Este estudio prospectivo, aleatorizado y controlado incluyó a 40 niños ASA III-IV que se sometieron a cirugía cardíaca congénita. Los pacientes se dividieron en 2 grupos; Grupo de cateterismo guiado por ecografía y grupo de cateterismo guiado por palpación. RESULTADOS: El diámetro de la arteria femoral fue significativamente más corto, el tiempo de acceso y el número de intentos fueron significativamente menores y la tasa de éxito del primer intento fue significativamente mayor en grupo estadounidense. La tasa de complicaciones fue significativamente mayor en el grupo P. El número de cateterismos fallidos fue mayor en el grupo P. El costo total requerido para el procedimiento fue significativamente menor en el grupo de EE. CONCLUSIONES: Encontramos que el cateterismo arterial guiado por ultrasonido aumenta la tasa de éxito y el número de cateterismos exitosos, al tiempo que reduce el tiempo total del procedimiento, la incidencia de complicaciones y el costo. Por tanto, creemos que el uso de guía ecográfica en cateterismo arterial en cirugía cardiaca pediátrica sería una mejor opción.

Comparison between Wright and Shukla formulas: which is better for the placement of umbilical catheters in newborns ≤ 1500 g?

BACKGROUND: Intravascular venous (VUC) or arterial (AUC) umbilical catheter placement is the most frequent invasive procedure in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Either Wright's or Shukla's formula is used to introduce the catheters. However, Shukla's formula is associated with incorrect insertion, especially for newborns < 1500 g. This study aimed to determine by chest X-ray if Wright's formula is better than Shukla's formula for the correct placement of umbilical catheters in newborns ≤ 1500 g. METHODS: We included patients admitted to the NICU of a secondary-level hospital between 2021-2022 who received VUC or AUC through the Wright or Shukla formulas. RESULTS: A total of 129 newborns were included: 78 with VUC and 51 with AUC. In VUC, 50% with Wright and 36.8% with Shukla formulas had the correct location, (p = 0.24). In AUC, 56.6 % with Wright and 52.4% with Shukla formulas were placed correctly placed, (p = 0.76). VUC with weight < 1000 g were correctly placed in 36.4% with Wright and 33.3% with Shukla formulas (p = 0.58). VUC in newborns > 1000 g were correctly placed in 66.6% with Wright and 38.4% with Shukla formulas (p = 0.065). AUC in newborns < 1000 g were correctly placed in 45% using Wright and 42.9% Shukla formulas (p = 0.63). AUC in newborns > 1000 g were correctly placed in 80% using Wright and 57.1% Shukla formulas (p = 0.23). CONCLUSIONS: We found 13% more correctly placed VUC using Wright's formula. Moreover, Wright's formula was 29% above Shukla's VUC placement in neonates > 1000 g, although there was no significant difference due to the sample size.

INTRODUCCIÓN: La colocación de catéteres intravasculares venosos umbilicales (CVU) y arteriales (CAU) es el procedimiento invasivo más frecuente en la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales (UCIN). Para introducirlos se utilizan las fórmulas de Wright y de Shukla, aunque esta última podría estar asociada con una inserción incorrecta, especialmente en neonatos < 1500 g. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar mediante radiografía de tórax cuál fórmula es mejor para la correcta colocación de catéteres umbilicales en recién nacidos ≤ 1500 g. MÉTODOS: Se incluyeron los pacientes ingresados en la UCIN de un hospital de segundo nivel entre 2021-2022 que recibieron CVU o CAU mediante las fórmulas de Wrigth o Shukla. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron en total 129 recién nacidos: 78 CVU y 51 CAU. En CVU, Wright 50% y Shukla 36.8% tuvieron localización correcta, p = 0.24. En las CAU, Wright 56.6% y Shukla 52.4% tenían una ubicación correcta, p = 0.76. En CVU con peso < 1000 g, Wright 36.4% y Shukla 33.3% bien situados, p = 0.58. En CVU > 1000 g, Wright 66.6% y Shukla 38.4% bien situados, p = 0.065. En CAU < 1000 g, Wright 45% y Shukla 42.9%, p = 0.63. En CAU con peso > 1000 g, Wright 80% y Shukla 57.1%, p = 0.23. CONCLUSIONES: La colocación del CVU fue 13% mejor con la fórmula de Wright. La fórmula de Wright superó en el 29% la colocación del CVU en los neonatos > 1000 g en comparación con la de Shukla, aunque no hubo diferencia significativa debido al tamaño de la muestra.

Arterial cannulation in adult critical care patients: A comparative study between ultrasound guidance and palpation technique / Canulación arterial en pacientes adultos de cuidados críticos: un estudio comparativo entre la guía ecográfica y la técnica palpatoria

Objective To compare first attempt success rate for ultrasound-guided (USG) versus direct palpation (DP) for radial, femoral, and dorsalis pedis artery cannulations in adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Design Prospective randomized clinical trial. Setting Mixed adult ICU of a University Hospital. Participants Adult patients (≥18 years) admitted to the ICU requiring invasive arterial pressure monitoring were included. Exclusion criteria were patients with a pre-existing arterial line and cannulated with other than a 20-gauge cannula for radial and dorsalis pedis artery. Intervention Comparison of arterial cannulation by USG versus palpation technique in radial, femoral and dorsalis pedis arteries. Main variables of interest Primary outcome was first attempt success rate, secondary outcomes were assessing time for cannulations, number of attempts, overall success rate, complications, and comparison of two techniques on patients requiring vasopressor. Results 201 patients were enrolled in study, with 99 randomized to DP group and 102 to USG group. Arteries (radial, dorsalis pedis, femoral) cannulated in both groups were comparable (P = .193). Arterial line was placed on first attempt in 85 (83.3%) in USG group versus 55 (55.6%) in DP group (P = .02). Cannulation time in USG group was significantly shorter compared to DP group. Conclusions In our study, USG arterial cannulation, compared to palpatory technique, had a higher success rate at first attempt and a shorter cannulation time (AU)

Objetivo Comparar la tasa de éxito al primer intento de la técnica eco-dirigida (USG) versus la técnica palpatoria para la canulación de la arteria radial, femoral y dorsal del pie en pacientes adultos de la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI). Diseño Ensayo clínico aleatorizado prospectivo. Ámbito UCI mixta de adultos de un Hospital Universitario. Participantes Se incluyeron pacientes adultos (≥18 años) ingresados en la UCI que requirieron monitorización invasiva de la presión arterial. Los criterios de exclusión fueron la presencia de un catéter arterial preexistente y canulados con una cánula distinta del calibre 20 para la arteria radial y dorsal del pie. Intervención Comparación de la canulación arterial por USG versus la técnica palpatoria en la arteria radial, femoral y pedia. Principales variables de interés El resultado primario fue la tasa de éxito al primer intento; los resultados secundarios fueron evaluar el tiempo requerido para lograr una canulación exitosa, el número de intentos, la tasa de éxito general, las complicaciones y la comparación de dos técnicas en pacientes que requirieron vasopresores. Resultados 201 pacientes fueron reclutados en el estudio, con 99 aleatorizados al grupo DP y 102 al grupo USG. El número de canulaciones en las tres arterias fue similar entre ambos grupos (P = ,193). La línea arterial se colocó en el primer intento en 85 (83,3%) en el grupo USG versus 55 (55,6%) en el grupo DP (P = ,02). El tiempo de canulación en el grupo USG fue significativamente menor en comparación con el grupo de DP. Conclusiones En nuestro trabajo, la canulación arterial ecodirigida, en comparación con la técnica palpatoria, tuvo una mayor tasa de éxito al primer intento y un menor tiempo de canulación (AU)

Validação de brinquedo terapêutico sobre cateterismo cardíaco / Validation of an instructional therapeutic tool to demonstrate cardiac catheterization

Resumo Este trabalho visou validar um brinquedo e história como tecnologia educacional direcionada à orientação de crianças que serão submetidas ao cateterismo cardíaco. A validação de conteúdo foi realizada por 23 juízes especialistas (contadores de história, educadoras infantis, enfermeiros, médicos, psicóloga, psicopedagogas e terapeutas ocupacionais) através da utilização de formulário considerando os domínios: objetivos, estrutura e apresentação além de relevância. Os dados quantitativos foram analisados por intermédio do Índice de Validação de Conteúdo (IVC) e adotado o ponto de corte 0,80. Os dados qualitativos foram submetidos à análise temática de conteúdo. O brinquedo é composto por bonecos representativos da criança, equipe de saúde e responsável, miniatura de angiógrafo e de aparelho de anestesia e objetos de uso hospitalar para indução anestésica e punção venosa. A história aborda de forma lúdica a estrutura física da sala de Hemodinâmica e todas as etapas que compreendem o pré, trans e pós-cateterismo cardíaco. A tecnologia foi validada pelos juízes com um IVC total de 0,95. O brinquedo e a história validados constituem um diálogo entre saúde, educação e arte que poderá contribuir para uma assistência integral e humanizada à criança.

Abstract The scope of this work was to validate a toy and a narrative as an instructional tool to present to children who are to be submitted to cardiac catheterization. Content validation was performed by 23 specialist judges (storytellers, child educators, nurses, medics, educational psychologists, occupational therapists, and a psychologist), by using a form considering the following topics: goals, structure and presentation, as well as relevance. Quantitative data was analyzed through the Content Validation Index (CVI) and a cutoff of 0.80 was adopted. Qualitative data was then submitted to thematic content analysis. The toy is composed of: figurines representing the child, the healthcare team, and the person responsible for the child, prototypes of the angiography equipment and the anesthesia equipment, and objects used in hospital for anesthetic induction and vein puncture. The narrative addresses the physical structure of the Hemodynamics room and all steps comprising pre-, trans- and post-cardiac catheterization in a playful way. The technology was validated by the judges with a total CVI of 0.95. The validated toy and narrative constitute a dialog between health, education and art that may contribute to integral and humanized care to the child.

Comparison between Wright and Shukla formulas: which is better for the placement of umbilical catheters in newborns ≤ 1500 g? / Comparación entre las fórmulas de Wright y de Shukla: ¿cuál es mejor para la colocación de catéteres umbilicales en recién nacidos ≤ 1500 g?

Abstract Background: Intravascular venous (VUC) or arterial (AUC) umbilical catheter placement is the most frequent invasive procedure in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Either Wright's or Shukla's formula is used to introduce the catheters. However, Shukla's formula is associated with incorrect insertion, especially for newborns < 1500 g. This study aimed to determine by chest X-ray if Wright's formula is better than Shukla's formula for the correct placement of umbilical catheters in newborns ≤ 1500 g. Methods: We included patients admitted to the NICU of a secondary-level hospital between 2021-2022 who received VUC or AUC through the Wright or Shukla formulas. Results: A total of 129 newborns were included: 78 with VUC and 51 with AUC. In VUC, 50% with Wright and 36.8% with Shukla formulas had the correct location, (p = 0.24). In AUC, 56.6 % with Wright and 52.4% with Shukla formulas were placed correctly placed, (p = 0.76). VUC with weight < 1000 g were correctly placed in 36.4% with Wright and 33.3% with Shukla formulas (p = 0.58). VUC in newborns > 1000 g were correctly placed in 66.6% with Wright and 38.4% with Shukla formulas (p = 0.065). AUC in newborns < 1000 g were correctly placed in 45% using Wright and 42.9% Shukla formulas (p = 0.63). AUC in newborns > 1000 g were correctly placed in 80% using Wright and 57.1% Shukla formulas (p = 0.23). Conclusions: We found 13% more correctly placed VUC using Wright's formula. Moreover, Wright's formula was 29% above Shukla's VUC placement in neonates > 1000 g, although there was no significant difference due to the sample size.

Resumen Introducción: La colocación de catéteres intravasculares venosos umbilicales (CVU) y arteriales (CAU) es el procedimiento invasivo más frecuente en la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales (UCIN). Para introducirlos se utilizan las fórmulas de Wright y de Shukla, aunque esta última podría estar asociada con una inserción incorrecta, especialmente en neonatos < 1500 g. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar mediante radiografía de tórax cuál fórmula es mejor para la correcta colocación de catéteres umbilicales en recién nacidos ≤ 1500 g. Métodos: Se incluyeron los pacientes ingresados en la UCIN de un hospital de segundo nivel entre 2021-2022 que recibieron CVU o CAU mediante las fórmulas de Wrigth o Shukla. Resultados: Se incluyeron en total 129 recién nacidos: 78 CVU y 51 CAU. En CVU, Wright 50% y Shukla 36.8% tuvieron localización correcta, p = 0.24. En las CAU, Wright 56.6% y Shukla 52.4% tenían una ubicación correcta, p = 0.76. En CVU con peso < 1000 g, Wright 36.4% y Shukla 33.3% bien situados, p = 0.58. En CVU > 1000 g, Wright 66.6% y Shukla 38.4% bien situados, p = 0.065. En CAU < 1000 g, Wright 45% y Shukla 42.9%, p = 0.63. En CAU con peso > 1000 g, Wright 80% y Shukla 57.1%, p = 0.23. Conclusiones: La colocación del CVU fue 13% mejor con la fórmula de Wright. La fórmula de Wright superó en el 29% la colocación del CVU en los neonatos > 1000 g en comparación con la de Shukla, aunque no hubo diferencia significativa debido al tamaño de la muestra.

O uso de realidade virtual no cateterismo intravenoso periférico em crianças/adolescentes: relato de experiência / The use of virtual reality in peripheral intravenous catheterization in children/adolescents: experience report / El uso de la realidad virtual en el cateterismo intravenoso periférico en niños/adolescentes: reporte de experiencia

Conclusão: a realidade virtual é um recurso que pode ser utilizado como distração durante o cateterismo intravenoso periférico. Para os discentes, houve reflexão sobre o tratamento adequado de enfermagem em pediatria, além do desenvolvimento de habilidades de comunicação e senso crítico

Conclusion: virtual reality is a resource that can be used as a distraction during peripheral intravenous catheterization. For the learners, this experience prompted reflection on appropriate pediatric nursing care, in addition to fostering the development of communication skills and critical thinking

Conclusión: la realidad virtual es un recurso que se puede utilizar como distracción durante la cateterización intravenosa periférica. Para los aprendices, esta experiencia llevó a una reflexión sobre la atención de enfermería pediátrica adecuada, además de fomentar el desarrollo de habilidades de comunicación y pensamiento crítico