Assessment of postoperative morbidity in Spanish hospitals: Results from a national survey.

BACKGROUND: The methodology used for recording, evaluating and reporting postoperative complications (PC) is unknown. The aim of the present study was to determine how PC are recorded, evaluated, and reported in General and Digestive Surgery Services (GDSS) in Spain, and to assess their stance on morbidity audits. METHODS: Using a cross-sectional study design, an anonymous survey of 50 questions was sent to all the heads of GDSS at hospitals in Spain. RESULTS: The survey was answered by 67 out of 222 services (30.2%). These services have a reference population (RP) of 15 715 174 inhabitants, representing 33% of the Spanish population. Only 15 services reported being requested to supply data on morbidity by their hospital administrators. Eighteen GDSS, with a RP of 3 241 000 (20.6%) did not record PC. Among these, 7 were accredited for some area of training. Thirty-six GDSS (RP 8 753 174 (55.7%) did not provide details on all PC in patients' discharge reports. Twenty-four (37%) of the 65 GDSS that had started using a new surgical procedure/technique had not recorded PC in any way. Sixty-five GDSS were not concerned by the prospect of their results being audited, and 65 thought that a more comprehensive knowledge of PC would help them improve their results. Out of the 37 GDSS that reported publishing their results, 27 had consulted only one source of information: medical progress records in 11 cases, and discharge reports in 9. CONCLUSIONS: This study reflects serious deficiencies in the recording, evaluation and reporting of PC by GDSS in Spain.

Surgical waiting lists and queue management in a Brazilian tertiary public hospital.

BACKGROUND: Centralized management of queues helps to reduce the surgical waiting time in the publicly funded healthcare system, but this is not a reality in the Brazilian Unified Healthcare System (BUHS). We describe the implementation of the "Patients with Surgical Indication" (PSI) in a Brazilian public tertiary hospital, the impact on waiting time, and its use in rationing oncological surgeries during the COVID-19 Pandemic. METHODS: Retrospective observational study of elective surgical requests (2016-2022) in a Brazilian general, public, tertiary university hospital. We recovered information regarding the inflows (indications), outflows and their reasons, the number of patients, and waiting time in queue. RESULTS: We enrolled 82,844 indications in the PSI (2016-2022). The waiting time (median and interquartile range) in days decreased from 98(48;168) in 2016 to 14(3;152) in 2022 (p < 0.01). The same occurred with the backlog that ranged from 6,884 in 2016 to 844 in 2022 (p < 001). During the Pandemic, there was a reduction in the number of non-oncological surgeries per month (95% confidence interval) of -10.9(-18.0;-3.8) during Phase I (January 2019-March 2020), maintenance in Phase II (April 2020-August 2021) 0.1(-10.0;10.4) and increment in Phase III (September 2021-December 2022) of 23.0(15.3;30.8). In the oncological conditions, these numbers were 0.6(-2.1;3.3) for Phase I, an increase of 3.2(0.7;5.6) in Phase II and 3.9(1,4;6,4) in Phase III. CONCLUSION: Implementing a centralized list of surgical indications and developing queue management principles proved feasible, with effective rationing. It unprecedentedly demonstrated the decrease in the median waiting time in Brazil.

Impact of surgical checklists on the time of surgical processes: a cross-sectional study / Impacto de checklists cirúrgicos no tempo dos processos operatórios: um estudo transversal

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the impact of the use of checklists on the mean time of the operative processes of patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasties. Method: cross-sectional and analytical research conducted between November/2020 and March/2022 with retrospective consultation in a simple random sample of 291 medical records, distributed in three periods (2010/2013/2016). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis; p=0.05 values indicated significance. Results: there was a reduction in the time of entry-exit from the operating room (p=0.002), surgery (p<0.001) and between the onset-anesthesia and the beginning-incision (p=0.021). There was no difference in time between patients with and without the use of checklists (p=0.05) in relation to the variables onset-anesthesia, onset-incision, time of anesthesia and surgery. Conclusion: the implementation of checklists potentially contributed to reduce the time of use of the operating room. The nonassociation of its use with the increase in the mean time of the processes in the operating room shows that its application does not interfere negatively in this indicator.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar o impacto do uso de checklists no tempo médio dos processos operatórios de pacientes submetidos a artroplastias de quadril e joelho. Método: pesquisa transversal e analítica realizada entre novembro/2020 e março/2022 com consulta retrospectiva em amostra aleatória simples de 291 prontuários, distribuídos em três períodos (2010/2013/2016). Utilizou-se estatística descritiva e inferencial para análise dos dados; valores de p=0,05 indicaram significância. Resultados: houve redução do tempo de entrada-saída da sala cirúrgica (p=0,002), de cirurgia (p<0,001) e entre o início-anestesia e início-incisão (p=0,021). Não houve diferença no tempo entre os pacientes com e sem o uso dos checklists (p=0,05) com relação às variáveis início-anestesia, início-incisão, tempo de anestesia e de cirurgia. Conclusão: a implantação de checklists potencialmente contribuiu para reduzir o tempo de uso da sala cirúrgica. A não associação de seu uso ao aumento do tempo médio dos processos no centro cirúrgico mostra que sua aplicação não interfere negativamente nesse indicador.

Checklist de cirurgias seguras: percepção da equipe de saúde / Safe surgery checklist: perception of the health team / Lista de verificación de cirugía segura: percepción del equipo de salud

Objetivo: analisar a percepção dos profissionais de saúde do centro cirúrgico acerca do uso do checklist de cirurgias seguras. Método: estudo descritivo-exploratório, com abordagem qualitativa, realizado com 29 profissionais da equipe cirúrgica de um hospital universitário do Centro-Oeste brasileiro. Dados obtidos por meio de entrevistas individuais, entre fevereiro e março de 2019, norteadas por instrumento semiestruturado. Realizada análise de conteúdo. Resultados: emergiram as categorias temáticas 'Prática e importância atribuída ao uso do checklist de cirurgias seguras pela equipe de saúde' e 'Perspectivas para o uso efetivo do checklist de cirurgias seguras na prática profissional'. Conclusão: Revelou-se uma prática incipiente do uso do checklist de cirurgias seguras, apesar de compreenderem sua importância, e verificou-se o reconhecimento de aspectos profissionais e organizacionais que precisam ser trabalhados para tornar a incorporação dessa ferramenta mais assertiva no processo de trabalho da instituição.

Objective: to analyze the perception of health professionals in the operating room regarding the use of the safe surgeries checklist. Method: descriptive-exploratory study, with a qualitative approach, carried out with 29 professionals from the surgical team of a university hospital in the Brazilian Midwest. Data obtained through individual interviews, between February and March 2019, guided by a semi-structured instrument. Content analysis performed. Results: thematic categories 'Practice and importance attributed to the use of the safe surgeries checklist by the health team' and 'Perspectives for the effective use of the safe surgeries checklist in professional practice' emerged. Conclusion: It was revealed an incipient practice of using the safe surgeries checklist, despite understanding its importance, and there was recognition of professional and organizational aspects that need to be worked on to make the incorporation of this tool more assertive in the work process of institution.

Objetivo: analizar la percepción de los profesionales de la salud en centro quirúrgico sobre el uso del checklist de cirugías seguras. Método: estudio descriptivo-exploratorio, con abordaje cualitativo, realizado con 29 profesionales del equipo quirúrgico de un hospital universitario del Medio Oeste brasileño. Datos obtenidos a través de entrevistas individuales, entre febrero y marzo de 2019, guiadas por un instrumento semiestructurado. Análisis de contenido realizado. Resultados: surgieron categorías temáticas 'Práctica e importancia atribuida al uso de la lista de verificación de cirugías seguras por parte del equipo de salud' y 'Perspectivas para el uso efectivo de la lista de verificación de cirugías seguras en la práctica profesional'. Conclusión: Se reveló una práctica incipiente de utilizar el checklist de cirugías seguras, a pesar de comprender su importancia, y se reconocieron aspectos profesionales y organizacionales que deben ser trabajados para hacer más asertiva la incorporación de esta herramienta en el proceso de trabajo de la institución.

The environment under the knife: A review of current Eco-surgical strategies and recommendations for Pakistan.

The healthcare sector at its core is based on the fundamentals belief to do no harm and bring about betterment in the lives of the people. Paradoxically, hospitals are one of the leading contributors to pollution, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and toxic waste material worldwide. Surgical care delivery is quite resource intensive, consuming significant amount of energy and equipment as well as producing large quantities of waste. With climate change being a global priority, it is crucial that hospitals re-evaluate the environmental impact of such practices. The current review was planned to identify areas of improvement in surgical care in terms of sustainability, as well as describe efficient and innovative strategies for hospitals in Pakistan to lessen their impact on the environment. The implementation of the 5 R's strategy for surgical care (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink and Research) as well as general measures to improve energy efficiency, waste management and inter-sectoral collaboration will provide significant benefits to the environment and advance efforts to creating a more sustainable future for surgical healthcare in Pakistan.

Cribado nutricional en pacientes quirúrgicos en un hospital universitario / Nutritional screening in surgical patients at a university hospital

Objetivo: conocer la prevalencia de riesgo de desnutrición de los pacientes quirúrgicos hospitalizados de un hospital de tercer nivel. Método: estudio descriptivo transversal unicéntrico con pacientes quirúrgicos hospitalizados. Se realizó un cálculo de tamaño muestral de 323 pacientes y se reclutaron por conveniencia. Se analizó el riesgo de desnutrición con la escala Nutrition Risk Screening 2002 y su asociación con diferentes variables sociodemográficas y clínicas. Para el análisis de datos se aplicaron las pruebas de Chi cuadrado, prueba exacta de Fisher, t de Student y U de Mann Whitney con una significancia estadística de p< 0,05. Resultados: participaron 318 pacientes, de los cuales el 74,8% era hombre, con una edad media de 62,2 años (DE: 15,54). En el cribado inicial, 80 participantes (25,2%) presentaron riesgo potencial de desnutrición mientras que tras el screening final, solo 12 presentaron riesgo de desnutrición real (3,8%). No se halló relación entre la desnutrición y el sexo aunque sí con la edad, aumentando el riesgo proporcionalmente (p< 0,001). Otros factores asociados fueron la necesidad de un cuidador/a (p= 0,001), el tipo de patología de ingreso (p= 0,034) y tener antecedentes personales oncológicos (p< 0,001) y de deterioro cognitivo (p= 0,001). Conclusiones: la prevalencia de desnutrición en pacientes quirúrgicos hospitalizados es baja y parece que aumenta con la edad, y con antecedentes personales de deterioro cognitivo y enfermedad neoplásica, aunque los resultados deben ser interpretados con cautela. Identificar la presencia de desnutrición al ingreso favorece el fomento de medidas de prevención que permitan implementar un plan nutricional y facilitar el seguimiento tras el alta.(AU)

Objectives: to understand the prevalence of the risk of malnutrition among hospitalized surgical patients in a tertiary hospital. Method: a descriptive cross-sectional single-centre study with hospitalized surgical patients. The sample size was calculated at 323 patients, and there was convenience recruitment. The malnutrition risk was analysed with the Nutrition Risk Screening 2002 scale, and its association with different sociodemographic and clinical variables. The Chi Square, Fisher’s Exact, Student’s t and Mann-Whitney tests were applied for data analysis, with a statistical significance of p< 0.05. Results: the study included 318 patients; 74.8% of them were male, with a mean age of 62.2 years (SD: 15.54). At the initial screening, 80 participants (25.2%) presented potential risk of malnutrition; while after the final screening, only 12 presented a real risk of malnutrition (3.8%). No relationship was found between malnutrition and gender, but it was found with age, with a proportional increase in risk (p< 0.001). Other factors associated were the need for a caregiver (p= 0.001), the type of condition at admission (p= 0.034) and having a personal background of neoplasia (p< 0.001) and cognitive deterioration (p= 0.001). Conclusions: there is a low prevalence of malnutrition among hospitalized surgical patients, and it seems to increase with age and with a personal history of cognitive deterioration and neoplasia, although these results must be interpreted with caution. The detection of malnutrition at admission will promote taking prevention measures, therefore allowing to implement a nutritional plan and facilitating follow-up after discharge.(AU)

La evaluación preoperatoria en intervenciones quirúrgicas no cardiacas en el Hospital de Especialidades Carlos Andrade Marín / Preoperative evaluation of non-cardiac surgical interventions at Carlos Andrade Marín Specialties Hospital

INTRODUCCIÓN. La evaluación preoperatoria determina el estado de salud del paciente que será sometido a una intervención quirúrgica, minimiza su riesgo y optimiza los recursos humanos y materiales del escenario perioperatorio. OBJETIVO. Determinar el proceso de evaluación preoperatorio y su capacidad para prevenir eventos clínicos adversos durante el postoperatorio inmediato de pacientes adultos sometidos a un procedimiento quirúrgico no cardiaco. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS. Estudio retrospectivo de corte transversal. Población de 6 250 adultos y muestra de 912 Historias Clínicas electrónicas de pacientes atendidos en el Hospital de Especialidades Carlos Andrade Marín, en el año 2017. Criterios de inclusión: pacientes mayores de 18 años, que se sometieron a una evaluación preoperatoria de manera ambulatoria y fueron operados de intervenciones no cardiacas hasta el mes de enero del 2019, o suspensión de cirugía por contraindicaciones determinadas en la cita médica. Criterios de exclusión: pacientes menores a 18 años, no intervenidos quirúrgicamente, hospitalizados por cualquier motivo entre la revisión y la cirugía, embarazadas e individuos con consulta preoperatoria fuera del hospital. Los programas informáticos utilizados para el registro de datos y su análisis fueron Microsoft Excel e International Business Machines Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. RESULTADOS. El 82,68% (754; 912) presentó un antecedente clínico y el 82,13% (749; 912) uno de tipo quirúrgico. Se reportó un 2,00% (18; 912) de complicaciones postoperatorias, y un caso de muerte pasadas las 72 horas postquirúrgicas. No se encontró correlación estadísticamente significativa p>0,05 entre las conclusiones clínicas del control preoperatorio y la ocurrencia de complicaciones en el postoperatorio. CONCLUSIÓN. Se evidenció que el proceso de evaluación preoperatoria fue realizado de manera sistemática a pacientes con características sociodemográficas y clínicas heterogéneas y no existió correlación estadística entre sus resultados y la presencia de complicaciones perioperatorias.

INTRODUCTION. The preoperative evaluation determines the health status of a patient that will undergo a surgical intervention, minimizes its risk, and optimizes the human and material resources of the perioperative scenario. OBJECTIVE. To determine the preoperative evaluation process and its ability to prevent adverse clinical events during the immediate postoperative period in adult patients undergoing a noncardiac surgical procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS. This is a retrospective cross-sectional study. The sample of 912 medical records was calculated upon a population of 6 250 adults treated at the Carlos Andrade Marín Specialties Hospital in 2017. Inclusion criteria: patients over 18 years of age, who underwent a preoperative evaluation on an outpatient basis, and were operated on for non-cardiac interventions until January 2019, or suspension of surgery due to contraindications determined in the medical appointment. Exclusion criteria: patients under 18 years of age, not undergoing surgery, hospitalized for any reason between revision and surgery, pregnant women, and individuals with preoperative consultation outside the hospital. The computer programs used for data collection and analysis were Microsoft Excel and the International Business Machines Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. RESULTS. 82,68% (754; 912) had a previous clinical condition and 82,13% (749; 912) had a previous surgical intervention. 2,00% (18; 912) of postoperative complications were reported, and one case of death after 72 postoperative hours. No statistically significant correlation p>0,05 was found between the clinical conclusions of the preoperative control and the occurrence of postoperative complications. CONCLUSION. It was evidenced that the preoperative evaluation process was carried out systematically to patients with heterogeneous sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and there was no statistical correlation between its results and the presence of perioperative complications.

Prevalência de suspensões cirúrgicas eletivas em um hospital público do sul do Brasil / Prevalence of suspension of elective surgeries in a public hospital in south Brazil / Prevalencia de suspensiones quirúrgicas electivas en un hospital público del sur de Brasil

Objetivo: Caracterizar a prevalência e as causas de suspensão das cirurgias eletivas considerando determinantes clínicos e não clínicos. Método: Estudo exploratório, retrospectivo, quantitativo. A coleta de dados foi realizada no banco eletrônico de um hospital público do Sul do Brasil, no período entre janeiro de 2018 e dezembro de 2019. Consideraram-se as variáveis sexo, faixa etária, quantitativo de cirurgias, especialidade médica e motivos da suspensão das cirurgias e realizou-se análise estatística descritiva. Resultados: Das 11.792 (100,0%) cirurgias programadas, 2.170 (18,4%) foram suspensas. As especialidades cirúrgicas com maior taxa de suspensão foram ortopedia (32,6%) e cirurgia geral (19,0%), tendo como principais motivos não clínicos: prioridade para urgência (21,5%), falta de vaga em unidade terapia intensiva (15,6%) e não comparecimento do paciente (13,6%). O principal motivo clínico de suspensão cirúrgica foi condição clínica desfavorável (8,7%). Conclusão: O estudo contribuiu para a avaliação dos indicadores de qualidade relacionados aos agendamentos e às suspensões cirúrgicas no Centro Cirúrgico, além de oportunizar a criação de estratégias de melhoria contínua.

Objective: To characterize the prevalence and causes of suspension of elective surgeries considering clinical and non-clinical factors. Method: Exploratory, retrospective, quantitative study. Data were collected in the electronic database of a public hospital in southern Brazil between January 2018 and December 2019. The variables gender, age group, number of surgeries, medical specialty and reasons for suspending surgeries were assessed, and a descriptive statistical analysis was performed. Results: Of the 11,792 (100.0%) scheduled surgeries, 2,170 (18.4%) were suspended. The surgical specialties that most suspended surgeries were orthopedics (32.6%) and general surgery (19.0%), the main non-clinical factors being: priority for urgency (21.5%), lack of vacancy in the intensive care unit (15.6%) and no attendance of the patient (13.6%). The main clinical reason for surgical suspension was clinical unfavorable condition (8.7%). Conclusion: This study contributed to the assessment of quality indicators related to the scheduling and suspension of surgical procedures in the Surgical Center, in addition to providing opportunities for the creation of clinic continuous improvement.

Objetivo: Caracterizar la prevalencia y causas de suspensión de cirugías electivas considerando determinantes clínicos y no clínicos. Método: Estudio exploratorio, retrospectivo, cuantitativo. La recolección de datos se realizó en la base de datos electrónica de un hospital público del sur de Brasil, de enero de 2018 a diciembre de 2019. Se realizaron las variables sexo, edad, número de cirugías, especialidad médica y motivos de suspensión de cirugías y análisis estadístico descriptivo. Resultados: De las 11.792 (100,0%) cirugías programadas, 2.170 (18,4%) fueron suspendidas. Las especialidades quirúrgicas con mayor tasa de suspensión fueron Ortopedia (32,6%) y Cirugía general (19,0%), con las principales razones no clínicas: prioridad por urgencia (21,5%), falta de espacio en la unidad de cuidados intensivos (15,6%) y no asistencia de pacientes (13,6%). El principal motivo clínico de la interrupción quirúrgica fue una situación clínica desfavorable (8,7%). Conclusión: El estudio contribuyó a la evaluación de indicadores de calidad relacionados con la programación y suspensiones quirúrgicas en el Centro Quirúrgico, además de brindar oportunidades para la creación de estrategias de mejora continua.

Manejo de aerossóis durante a pandemia da COVID-19 / Aerosol management during the COVID-19 pandemic / Manejo de aerosol durante la pandemia COVID-19

Objetivo: Descrever o processo de prototipação de um dispositivo de filtragem para manejo de aerossóis em procedimentos laparoscópicos durante a pandemia do coronavírus SARS-CoV-2. Método: Estudo descritivo, tipo relato de experiência sobre o protótipo de dispositivo de filtragem para manejo de aerossóis em laparoscopia durante a pandemia de COVID-19 pelo SARS-CoV-2, com base nos processos de imersão, ideação e prototipação do design thinking. Resultados: Os processos de imersão preliminar e profunda permitiram a abordagem do problema. A utilização do mapa mental proporcionou a identificação dos fatores relacionados às suspensões de cirurgias em decorrência do SARS-CoV-2. Pelas medidas do aspirador das salas cirúrgicas, idealizaram-se os recursos materiais necessários: extensor de aspiração, filtro bacteriológico e viral, conector e ponteira. Conclusão: O dispositivo para filtragem do dióxido de carbono do pneumoperitônio obteve boa aceitação da equipe cirúrgica e foi incorporado à rotina do setor durante a realização de cirurgias laparoscópicas.

Objective: To describe the prototyping process of a filtration device for aerosol management in laparoscopic procedures during the SARSCoV-2 coronavirus pandemic. Method: Descriptive study with the report of experience on the prototype filter device for aerosol management in laparoscopy during the SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 pandemic, based on immersion, ideation and design thinking prototyping processes. Results: Preliminary and deep immersion processes allowed the problem to be addressed. The use of a mental map helped to identify factors related to surgery suspensions due to the SARS-CoV-2. Based on the measurements of the operating room aspirator, the necessary material resources were idealized: suction extender, bacteriological and viral filter, connector and tip. Conclusion: The device for filtering carbon dioxide from the pneumoperitoneum was well accepted by the surgical team and incorporated into the sector's routine for laparoscopic surgeries.

Objetivo: Describir el proceso de prototipado de un dispositivo de filtración para el manejo de aerosol en procedimientos laparoscópicos durante la pandemia de Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Método: Estudio descriptivo, un relato de experiencia sobre el prototipo de dispositivo de filtrado para el manejo de aerosol en laparoscopia durante la pandemia de COVID-19 por SARS-CoV-2, a partir de los procesos de inmersión, ideación y prototipado del Design Thinking. Resultados: Los procesos de inmersión profunda y preliminar permitieron abordar el problema. El uso del Mapa Mental permitió identificar los factores relacionados con la suspensión de cirugías debido al SARS-CoV-2. A partir de las mediciones del aspirador de las salas quirúrgicas, se idearon los recursos materiales necesarios: extensor de aspiración, filtro bacteriológico y viral, conector y férula. Conclusión: El dispositivo para filtrar dióxido de carbono del neumoperitoneo obtuvo buena aceptación por parte del equipo quirúrgico y fue incorporado a la rutina del sector durante las cirugías laparoscópicas.

Surgery remember@: an innovation to reduce surgical cancellations / Surgery remember@: uma inovação para reduzir os cancelamentos cirúrgicos

ABSTRACT The use of mobile phones has dramatically increased all over the world. Such revolution in the communication amongst individuals has a great impact in patient care, supporting their self-management and promoting shared responsibility with health services. Given that improved communication facilitates compliance with scheduled procedures and reduces surgical cancellations, the current work aims to develop a communication tool named Surgery Remember@ to mitigate surgical suspensions due to patient absenteeism. The present article is a study of technological production divided into four chapters: literature review; analysis of the hospital administrative profile; software development; and process mapping for software implementation. Taking into account that in the last three years the problem of absenteeism was the main cause of institutional surgical cancellations; the development of Surgery Remember@ endeavours to reduce surgery cancellations, improving efficiency and reducing costs. It is known that sending messages three days before the surgical procedure makes it possible to replace patients in the event of cancellations, optimizing the human and material resources in the operating room. The confirmation of the pre-aesthetic consultation is also positive, for it allows the verification of perioperative assistance improvement. Hence, besides being viable and easy to implement, the software developed allows the addition of other features based on user requirements, proving to be an asset to reduce surgery cancellations.

RESUMO O uso de telefones celulares aumentou dramaticamente em todo o mundo. Essa revolução na comunicação entre os indivíduos tem impacto no cuidado ao paciente, apoiando sua autogestão e promovendo a responsabilidade compartilhada com os serviços de saúde. Tendo em vista que a melhoria da comunicação facilita o cumprimento dos procedimentos programados e reduz os cancelamentos cirúrgicos, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo desenvolver uma ferramenta de comunicação denominada Surgery Remember@ para mitigar as suspensões cirúrgicas por absenteísmo do paciente. O presente artigo é um estudo da produção tecnológica dividido em quatro capítulos: revisão de literatura; análise do perfil administrativo do hospital; desenvolvimento de software; e mapeamento de processos para implementação de software. Tendo em conta que nos últimos três anos o problema do absenteísmo foi a principal causa de cancelamentos cirúrgicos institucionais o desenvolvimento do Surgery Remember@ se apresenta como esforço para reduzir os cancelamentos de cirurgias, melhorando a eficiência e reduzindo custos. Sabe-se que o envio de mensagens três dias antes do procedimento cirúrgico possibilita a reposição de pacientes em caso de cancelamentos, otimizando os recursos humanos e materiais da sala cirúrgica. A confirmação da consulta pré-anestésica também é positiva, pois permite verificar a melhora da assistência perioperatória. Assim, além de viável e de fácil implementação, o software desenvolvido permite agregar outros recursos de acordo com a necessidade do usuário, mostrando-se uma ferramenta para redução de cancelamentos cirúrgicos.

Protocolo de cirurgia segura: análise da produção e execução em dois hospitais terciários / Surgical safety checklist: analysis of its elaboration and implementation in two tertiary hospitals / Protocolo de cirugía segura: análisis de producción y ejecución en dos hospitales terciarios

Objetivo: Analisar o processo de produção e execução do protocolo de cirurgia segura em dois hospitais terciários do município de Manaus. Método: Pesquisa guiada pelo design thinking, com ênfase na técnica do duplo diamante, realizada em dois hospitais públicos no município de Manaus, de julho de 2018 a março de 2019. Foi feita nas etapas: investigativa (observação e questionário) e interventiva (síntese, ideação e entrega). Resultados: Na primeira etapa, com 120 horas de observação, constatou-se que as três fases do protocolo não foram cumpridas; analisando-se as repostas a 63 questionários, reforçou-se a não adesão ao checklist. Com base nesses achados, na etapa de síntese, elegeu-se como foco a aplicação do checklist do protocolo; na etapa de ideação, realizou-se a proposição de solução e a testagem-piloto; a etapa de entrega da solução aos hospitais encerrou o ciclo. Conclusão: A análise do processo de execução do protocolo indicou seu descumprimento, o que sugere o comprometimento da segurança do paciente. A solução testada poderá, após entrega e implementação, contribuir para a execução efetiva do protocolo.

Objective: To analyze the process of elaboration and implementation of the surgical safety checklist in two tertiary hospitals in the city of Manaus. Method: This study was based on design thinking, focusing on the double diamond technique. It was conducted in two public hospitals in Manaus, from July 2018 to March 2019. The following stages were adopted for this research: investigation (observation and questionnaire) and intervention (synthesis, ideation, and delivery). Results: The first stage, consisting of 120 hours of observation, showed the non-fulfillment of the three phases of the process. After analyzing the answers to the 63 questionnaires, we confirmed the non-adherence to the checklist. Based on these findings, the synthesis phase focused on the use of the checklist; the ideation phase involved the proposal of solutions and the pilot testing; the delivery phase concluded the cycle by providing solutions to the hospitals. Conclusion: The analysis of the process of implementation of the checklist indicated non-compliance, suggesting risk to patient safety. After delivery and implementation, the tested solution may contribute to the effective execution of the checklist.

Objetivo: Analizar el proceso de producción y ejecución del Protocolo de Cirugía Segura en dos hospitales terciarios de la ciudad de Manaus. Método: Investigación guiada por Design Thinking, con énfasis en la técnica Double Diamond, llevada a cabo en dos hospitales públicos de la ciudad de Manaus, desde julio de 2018 hasta marzo de 2019. Se realizó por etapas: de investigación (observación y cuestionario) e intervencionista (síntesis, ideación y entrega). Resultados: En la primera etapa, con 120 horas de observación, se encontró que las tres fases del protocolo no se cumplieron; En base a las respuestas a 63 cuestionarios, se reforzó la no adhesión a la lista de verificación. Con base en estos hallazgos, en la etapa de síntesis, la aplicación de la lista de verificación del protocolo fue elegida como el foco; en la etapa de ideación, se llevaron a cabo la propuesta de solución y la prueba piloto;La etapa de entrega de la solución a los hospitales finalizó el ciclo. Conclusión: El análisis del proceso de ejecución del protocolo indicó incumplimiento, lo que sugiere comprometer la seguridad del paciente. La solución probada puede, después de la entrega y la implementación, contribuir a la ejecución efectiva del protocolo.

Causas institucionais para cancelamento de cirurgias eletivas / Institutional causes for elective surgery cancellation / Causas institucionales para la cancelación de cirugías electivas

Objetivo: Analisar as produções científicas sobre cancelamento de cirurgias eletivas pelas causas institucionais. Método: Revisão integrativa da literatura, sistematizada pelo acrônimo Participante, Interesse e Contexto (PICo), de acordo com a estratégia PICo e procedimentos definidos pelo Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A busca bibliográfica foi realizada em setembro de 2018 e atualizada em maio de 2020, nas bases de dados Sistema Online de Busca e Análise de Literatura Médica (MEDLINE)/PubMed, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (Lilacs) e Base de Dados em Enfermagem (BDEnf ) da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Scopus (Elsevier) do Portal de Periódicos da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) e Biblioteca Eletrônica Científica Online (SciELO). Foram consideradas publicações de 2008 até 2020, nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol. Resultados: Foram identificados, na busca bibliográfica, 920 estudos, sendo 263 duplicados, restando 657 para seleção. Ao final, foram incluídos 15 estudos na síntese. Conclusão: As causas institucionais identificadas foram o avanço de horário da cirurgia anterior, gerando a indisponibilidade de salas cirúrgicas, problemas estruturais, falta ou defeitos em equipamentos e recursos humanos insuficientes.

Objective: To analyze scientific productions about elective surgery cancellation due to institutional causes. Method: Integrative literature review, systematized by the acronym Problem, Interest, and Context (PICo), according to PICo strategy and procedures defined by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Bibliographic search was carried out in September 2018 and updated in May 2020 in the following databases: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE)/PubMed, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (Lilacs), Nursing Database (BDEnf ) of the Virtual Health Library (VHL), Scopus (Elsevier) of the Periodical Portal of the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior ­ CAPES), and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO). Publications from 2008 to 2020 in Portuguese, English, and Spanish were retrieved. Results: We found 920 studies in the bibliographic search, 263 of them were duplicates, and 657 remained for selection. In the end, 15 studies were included in the review. Conclusion: The institutional causes identified were delay in the previous surgery, leading to unavailability of operating rooms, structural problems, lack of or defects in equipment, and insufficient human resources.

Objetivo: Analizar producciones científicas sobre la cancelación de cirugías electivas por causas institucionales. Método: Revisión bibliográfica integral, sistematizada por el acrónimo Participante, Interés y Contexto (PICo), de acuerdo con la estrategia y los procedimientos PICo definidos por el Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). La búsqueda bibliográfica se realizó en septiembre de 2018 y se actualizó en mayo de 2020, en las bases de datos MEDLINE/Pubmed, LILACS y BDEnf de la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud, SCOPUS (Elsevier) del Portal de revistas Capes y SciELO. Consideró publicaciones de 2008 a 2020, en portugués, inglés y español. Resultados: En la búsqueda bibliográfica, se identificaron 920 estudios, 263 de los cuales se duplicaron, dejando 657 para la selección. Al final, se incluyeron 15 estudios en la síntesis. Conclusión: Las causas institucionales identificadas fueron el tiempo de avance de la cirugía previa, generando la falta de disponibilidad de quirófanos, problemas estructurales, falta o defectos en los equipos y recursos humanos insuficientes.

The satisfaction of patients hospitalized in the surgical departments of a general hospital. Case study of Sahloul hospital in Sousse (Tunisia).

OBJECTIVE: Measure the overall and specific satisfaction rates of patients hospitalized in surgical services in Sahloul University Hospital in Sousse during the year 2018. METHODS: The study population was recruited by a quota sample of hospitalized patients in the surgical departments of Sahloul University Hospital in Sousse. Data collection was done via a patient satisfaction questionnaire, administered to outgoing patients. The questionnaire was composed of 33 items exploring technical, administrative, logistical and relational dimensions. Overall patient satisfaction, called "reactivity", was defined by a concomitant positive response to the three questions exploring satisfaction, recommendation and loyalty. RESULTS: A total of 735 patients hospitalized in six surgical departments were included (general surgery, orthopedics, maxillofacial surgery, urology, neurosurgery and cardiovascular surgery). The rates of "satisfaction", "recommendation" and "loyalty" of the patients were 71%, 70% and 69% respectively, equivalent to an "overall positive reactivity" of 62%, 95% CI [58,5%-65.5%], particularly low in the orthopedic department (43%). The logistics dimension was the least appreciated by patients, including room's condition, with almost 23% overall and 17% in the orthopedic department. CONCLUSION: The responsiveness of patients hospitalized in the surgical services of Sahloul University Hospital was low, particularly for items related to the hotel services in the hospital. Furthermore, plans to improve the quality of care and support the performance of public hospitals should pay close attention to the logistical dimension of patients' hospital stays.

Prolonged hospitalization is a risk factor for delirium onset: one-day prevalence study in Slovenian INTENSIVE CARE UNITS.

Delirium is a clinical syndrome often underestimated in the intensive care units (ICU). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors that influence the onset of delirium. A questionnaire was sent to intensivists in Slovenian ICUs, who estimated the prevalence of delirious patients. The questionnaire consisted of demographic data, type of ICU, diagnosis, reason for admission to the ICU, type of anesthesia and surgery, clinical condition, type of supportive therapy, presence of delirium, data on discharge, transfers between departments or patient outcome on day 30. Patient consciousness was assessed by the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) and the presence of delirium by the validated delirium-screening Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU). Replies received from intensivists included data on 103 patients. According to RASS ≥-3, the prevalence of delirium was 9.5% (7 out of 74 patients). There was no difference in the prevalence of delirium between surgical and medical ICU patients (p=0.388). Delirious patients had longer hospital stay (p=0.002) and ICU stay (p=0.032) compared to patients without delirium. All delirious patients survived until day 30, whereas 19 patients without delirium died (p=0.092). Logistic regression analysis dismissed any association of delirium with patient mortality (p=0.998). Age, gender, anesthesia, mechanical ventilation, and type of surgical procedure could not be evaluated as risk factors for delirium. In Slovenian ICUs, a lower proportion of delirium was observed, as reported from similar studies. Risk factors such as gender, age, mechanical ventilation, sedation, anesthesia, or department could not predict delirium. However, prolonged hospitalization of ICU patients could predict the onset of delirium, but the presence of delirium did not increase patient mortality.

Avaliação dos fatores de cancelamento de cirurgias em hospitais do nordeste brasileiro / Evaluation of cancellation factors of surgeries in northeast brazilian hospitals / Evaluación de factores de cancelación de cirugía en hospitales brasileños del noreste

Objetivos: Identificar a taxa de cancelamento cirúrgico e avaliar os fatores que causam o cancelamento de cirurgias. Método: Pesquisa quantitativa realizada nos centros cirúrgicos de dois hospitais de grande porte do Nordeste brasileiro, sendo um público e o outro privado-público. A pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética, sob Certificado de Apresentação para Apreciação Ética (CAAE) 46831515.6.0000.5013, e a coleta dos dados foi realizada por meio do banco de dados eletrônico dos hospitais. Resultados: No período de janeiro de 2014 a dezembro de 2015, no hospital privado-público, foram programadas 20.810 cirurgias e suspensas 4.815, com taxa de suspensão cirúrgica de 23,3%. No hospital público, foram programadas 6.392 cirurgias e suspensas 2.702, com taxa de suspensão de 42,7%. Os principais fatores de suspensão relacionaram-se ao paciente e a aspectos administrativos. Conclusão: Foi possível identificar aumento da incidência de cancelamentos cirúrgicos no decorrer dos anos, evidenciando taxas de suspensão consideráveis. Dessa forma, é preciso que as instituições busquem estratégias com a finalidade de minimizar a incidência de cancelamentos de procedimentos anestésico-cirúrgicos nas instituições de saúde.

Objectives: To identify the surgical cancellation rate and to evaluate the factors that cause surgery cancellation. Methodology: Quantitative research conducted in the surgical centers of two large hospitals, one public and one private-public, in the Northeast of Brazil. The research was approved by the Ethics Committee, under Certificate of Presentation for Ethical Appraisal (CAAE) 46831515.6.0000.5013, and data collection was performed through the electronic database of the hospitals. Results: From January 2014 to December 2015, in the public-private hospital, 20,810 surgeries were scheduled and 4,815 were suspended, with a surgical suspension rate of 23.3%. In the public hospital, 6,392 surgeries were scheduled and 2,702 suspended, with a suspension rate of 42.7%. The main suspension factors were related to patients and administrative aspects. Conclusion: It was possible to identify increased incidence of surgical cancellations over the years, showing considerable suspension rates. Thus, institutions need to seek strategies to minimize the incidence of cancellations of anesthetic-surgical procedures in health institutions.

Objetivos: Identificar la tasa de cancelación quirúrgica y evaluar los factores que causan la cancelación de la cirugía. Método: investigación cuantitativa realizada en los centros quirúrgicos de dos grandes hospitales en el noreste de Brasil, uno público y otro privado-público. La investigación fue aprobada por el Comité de Ética, bajo el Certificado de Presentación para la Evaluación Ética (CAAE) 46831515.6.0000.5013, y la recopilación de datos se realizó a través de la base de datos electrónica de hospitales. Resultados: desde enero de 2014 hasta diciembre de 2015, en el hospital público-privado, se programaron 20.810 cirugías y se suspendieron 4.815, con una tasa de suspensión quirúrgica del 23,3%. En el hospital público, se programaron 6.392 cirugías y se suspendieron 2.702, con una tasa de suspensión del 42,7%. Los principales factores de suspensión estaban relacionados con el paciente y los aspectos administrativos. Conclusión: fue posible identificar una mayor incidencia de cancelaciones quirúrgicas a lo largo de los años, mostrando tasas de suspensión considerables. Por lo tanto, las instituciones deben buscar estrategias para minimizar la incidencia de cancelaciones de procedimientos anestésico-quirúrgicos en instituciones de salud.

Ventajas en técnica Nyhus versus Lichtenstein para el tratamiento quirúrgico de la hernia inguinal bilateral / Advantages of Nyhus versus Lichtenstein technique for surgical treatment of bilateral inguinal hernia

RESUMEN Introducción: la técnica de Lichtenstein y Nyhus representan hernioplastias seguras; Nyhus es un proceder que aún no se reporta como elección para la hernia inguinal bilateral. Objetivo: describir las ventajas de la técnica Nyhus en comparación con la técnica de Lichtenstein en el tratamiento de elección en pacientes afectos de hernia inguinal bilateral. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional, analítico, y transversal, de casos control, en el Hospital General Docente "Abel Santamaría Cuadrado" Pinar del Río, Cuba, 2014-2017. La muestra quedó constituida por 62 casos, en dos grupos de 31; Grupo A: operados por técnica de Nyhus. Grupo B: operados en dos tiempos por técnica de Lichtenstein. Se aplicaron herramientas de estadística descriptiva e inferencial. Resultados: en el grupo A, la media del tiempo quirúrgico fue 42 minutos, el grupo B resultó por encima de los 60, el estadígrafo Chi-Cuadrado mostró la no homogeneidad entre las frecuencias, al ser una estadística significativa con un valor de p=0,00020. El tiempo de hospitalización en A promedió 26 horas, el grupo B predominó más de 48 horas, el estadígrafo Chi-Cuadrado mostró la no homogeneidad entre las frecuencias al ser la diferencia con un valor de p=0,00000059, una estadística significativa. La razón de complicaciones del grupo A y B fue de 1,57. En los pacientes del grupo A no se presentaron recurrencia ni inguinodinias, en los del grupo B se precisaron tres inguinodinias. Conclusiones: la técnica Nyhus es de elección preferente para el tratamiento quirúrgico de la hernia inguinal bilateral.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Lichtenstein's and Nyhus techniques represent safe hernioplasties; Nyhus is a procedure not yet reported as the choice for bilateral inguinal hernia. Objective: to describe the advantages of Lichtenstein technique comparing Nyhus technique for the management of inguinal hernia as the treatment of choice in patients suffering from bilateral inguinal hernia. Methods: an observational, analytical, and cross-sectional study of control cases was conducted at Abel Santamaría Cuadrado General Teaching Hospital during 2014-2017 in Pinar del Río, Cuba. The sample consisted of 62 cases, in two groups that included 31 patients; Group A: operated by Nyhus technique. Group B: operated in two stages by Lichtenstein technique. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools were applied. Results: in group A, the standard surgical time was 42 minutes, group B was over 60, the chi-square statistician showed the non-homogeneity between the frequencies being statistically significant the difference when observing the value of p=0,00020. The hospitalization time in A averaged 26 hours, in group B predominated more than 48 hours, the statistician chi-square showed the non-homogeneity between the frequencies being statistically significant the difference when observing the value of p=0.00000059. The ratio of complications of group A and B was 1.57. Patients belonging to Group A had no recurrence or inguinodynia symptoms, patients from Group B presented 3 inguinodynia episodes. Conclusions: Nyhus technique is the preferred choice for surgical treatment of bilateral inguinal hernia.

Estrutura informatizada para processos no centro de material e esterilização / Computerized structure for procedures at the central sterile services department / Estructura informatizada para procedimientos en el centro de material y esterilización

Objetivo: Descrever as etapas de desenvolvimento e avaliação da estrutura informatizada para processamento de bandejas cirúrgicas na área de preparo do centro de material e esterilização. Método: Trata-se de um projeto de desenvolvimento de produção tecnológica embasada na teoria de "ciclo de vida do sistema". Resultados: A estrutura foi criada utilizando formulários e planilhas do Google Apps. Os formulários foram desenvolvidos com base na coleta de informações das referências gravadas nos instrumentais, consulta ao nome correto nos catálogos dos fabricantes e registros fotográficos de detalhes das peças. Foi realizada a avaliação pelos colaboradores, e foram feitas as alterações sugeridas pelos mesmos. Os formulários permitiram identificar o nome do instrumental e a referência do fabricante e acessar as fotos dos materiais, o que passou a gerar planilhas que permitiram a rastreabilidade e o gerenciamento dos materiais cirúrgicos. Conclusão: A informatização do preparo das bandejas de cirurgia minimamente invasiva contribuiu para o preparo de maneira fácil, intuitiva e de forma rastreável. A tecnologia pode otimizar o tempo de assistência do enfermeiro do centro de material e esterilização com as questões relacionadas ao planejamento das ações gerenciais e à rastreabilidade dos processos.

Objective: To describe the stages of development and evaluation of the computerized structure for the processing of surgical trays processing at the preparation room of the central sterile services department (CSSD). Method: This is a technological production development project based on the "system life cycle" theory. Results: The structure was created using Google Apps forms and spreadsheets. The forms were developed based on the collection of information from references recorded in the surgical instruments, and checking of correct names in manufacturers' catalogs and photographic records of details of the parts. The evaluation was performed by the employees, and changes suggested by them were applied. The forms allowed to identify the name each surgical instrument and the manufacturer's reference, and to access the photos of materials, which was input to spreadsheets that allowed the keeping track of and managing surgical instruments. Conclusion: The computerization of the process of preparation of minimally invasive surgery trays made it easier, more intuitive and traceable. Technology can optimize the nursing care time at the CSSD in what concerns the planning of actions and the keeping track of procedures

Objetivo: Describir las etapas de desarrollo y evaluación de la estructura informatizada para el procesamiento de bandejas quirúrgicas en el área de preparación del centro de material y esterilización. Método: Se trata de un proyecto de desarrollo de producción tecnológica basada en la teoría de "ciclo de vida del sistema". Resultados: La estructura se creó utilizando formularios y hojas de cálculo de Google Apps. Los formularios fueron desarrollados en base a la recolección de informaciones de las referencias grabadas en los instrumentos, consulta al nombre correcto en los catálogos de los fabricantes y registros fotográficos de detalles de las piezas. Se realizó la evaluación por los colaboradores, y se efectuaron las alteraciones sugeridas por los colaboradores. Los formularios permitieron identificar el nombre del instrumental y la referencia del fabricante y acceder a las fotos de los materiales, lo que pasó a generar hojas que permitieron la trazabilidad y la gestión de los materiales quirúrgicos. Conclusión: La informatización de la preparación de las bandejas de cirugía mínimamente invasiva contribuyó a la preparación de manera fácil, intuitiva y de forma rastreable. La tecnología puede optimizar el tiempo de asistencia del enfermero del centro de material y esterilización con las cuestiones relacionadas con la planificación de las acciones gerenciales y la trazabilidad de los procesos

Morbimortalidad por infecciones posoperatorias en un servicio de Cirugía General / Morbidity and mortality due to postoperative infections in a General Surgery service

RESUMEN Fundamento: a pesar de los avances de las técnicas quirúrgicas, anestésicas y de la biotecnología, las infecciones posoperatorias es una complicación para el paciente operado, aumentan la morbimortalidad, y tienen repercusiones socioeconómicas desfavorables. Objetivo: determinar la incidencia de las infecciones posoperatorias y los posibles factores relacionados con su aparición. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal en 72 pacientes operados de cirugías mayores que presentaron infecciones posoperatorias en el servicio de Cirugía General del Hospital General Manuel Piti Fajardo de Florida, en el trienio 2015-2017, según variables seleccionadas. Resultados: la tasa de infecciones posquirúrgicas resultó inferior a lo esperado. Se infectaron más las operaciones sucias electivas. Las infecciones incisionales superficiales fueron las más frecuentes. La gran mayoría de las intervenciones demoraron menos de dos horas. El germen más aislado fue Staphylococcus aureus. La media de estadía hospitalaria se elevó de forma considerable y la tasa de mortalidad fue baja. Conclusiones: la tasa de infecciones posoperatorias en general se consideró aceptable y baja la mortalidad al compararlas con otros informes. El grado de contaminación y tipo de cirugía se relacionaron con la aparición de las infecciones. Debe insistirse en las medidas preventivas como profilaxis antimicrobiana y otras que deben comenzar en el preoperatorio, continuar durante la intervención y prolongarse en el posoperatorio, por las repercusiones socioeconómicas desfavorables de esta temible complicación.

ABSTRACT Background: despite advances in surgical, anesthetic and biotechnology techniques, postoperative infections continue to be a complication for the operated patient, increase morbidity and mortality, and have unfavorable socioeconomic repercussions. Objective: to determine the incidence of postoperative infections and the possible factors related to their appearance in the patients attended in our institution. Methods: an observational, descriptive and transversal study of 72 patients operated of major surgeries who presented postoperative infections in the General Surgery service of the General Hospital Manuel Piti Fajardo at Florida, in the 2015-2017 triennium, according to selected variables. Results: the postoperative infections rate was lower than expected. The dirty elective operations became more infected. The superficial incisional infections were the most frequent ones. The vast majority of interventions took less than two hours. The most isolated germ was Staphylococcus aureus. The average length of hospital stay increased considerably and the mortality rate was low. Conclusions: in general, the postoperative infections' rate was considered acceptable, and low mortality, compared to other reports. The degree of contamination and type of surgery were related to the appearance of infections. Emphasis should be placed on preventive measures such as antimicrobial prophylaxis and others that should be taken in the preoperative period, to continue during the intervention, and to be extended in the postoperative period, due to the unfavorable socioeconomic repercussions of this fearsome complication.

Factors associated with early extubation of patients after corrective tetralogy of Fallot. / Factores asociados a la extubación temprana en pacientes con cirugía correctora de tetralogía de Fallot.

OBJECTIVE: To assess surgical management and postoperative results associated with early extubation in patients undergoing tetralogy of Fallot corrective surgery at a public hospital in Argentina. METHODS: A retrospective review was made from clinical records from patients who underwent corrective surgery for tetralogy of Fallot. A total of 38 clinical records that met the inclusion criteria for the retrospective review were included in the analysis. RESULTS: 16% were extubated early. Milrinone was the only drug that showed differences in patients who were extubated early (p=0.01). Extracorporeal circulation time, aortic clamping time, transfusion with cryoprecipitates, saturation of oxygen pressure, and haematocrit at the end of the surgical procedure showed no differences (p>.05). In the postoperative period, the ICU stay was shorter for the patients who were extubated early (p=0.0007), but there were no differences in the total hospital stay (p=0.26). CONCLUSIONS: Early extubation in the institution, although found to be low frequency, has proved as a safe and effective alternative to shorten these patients' stay in ICU.

Implementação de um modelo de triagem cirúrgica para casos urgentes em um hospital terciário / Implementation of a surgical screening system for urgent and emergent cases in a tertiary hospital

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a aplicabilidade do sistema de classificação de cores "Timing of Acute Care Surgery" (TACS) em um hospital público terciário de um país em desenvolvimento. Métodos: estudo longitudinal, retrospectivo, de um único centro, de março a agosto de 2016 e o mesmo período em 2017. Optou-se pela seleção de quatro especialidades cirúrgicas com alta demanda de urgências, as quais foram previamente treinadas sobre o sistema TACS. Para comparação com as classificações prévias de urgência e emergência, emergências foram consideradas como vermelhas e laranjas e urgências como amarelas, com intervalo de tempo ideal para cirurgia de uma hora e de seis horas, respectivamente. Resultados: os procedimentos não eletivos representaram 61% do número total de cirurgias. As classificações vermelha, laranja e amarela foram predominantes. Houve melhora significativa do tempo para a cirurgia na cor amarela após o sistema TACS. Períodos diurnos e noturnos influenciaram os resultados, com melhores resultados durante o período noturno. Conclusão: este é o primeiro estudo que usou o sistema TACS no dia a dia de um centro cirúrgico, e demonstrou que o sistema TACS melhorou o tempo de atendimento das cirurgias classificadas como amarelas.

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the applicability of the "Timing of Acute Care Surgery" (TACS) color classification system in a tertiary public hospital of a developing country. Methods: we conducted a longitudinal, retrospective study in a single center, from March to August 2016 and the same period in 2017. We opted for the selection of four surgical specialties with high demand for emergencies, previously trained on the TACS system. For comparisons with the previous classifications, we considered emergencies as reds and oranges and urgencies, as yellow, with an ideal time interval for surgery of one hour and six hours, respectively. Results: non-elective procedures accounted for 61% of the total number of surgeries. The red, orange and yellow classifications were predominant. There was a significant improvement in the time before surgery in the yellow color after the TACS system. Day and night periods influenced the results, with better ones during the night. Conclusion: this is the first study to use the TACS system in the daily routine of an operating room. The TACS system improved the time of attendance of surgeries classified as yellow.