Prevalência de complicações em tecidos moles e duros devido ao uso de piercing oral / Prevalence of complications in hard and soft tissues from oral piercing / La prevalência de complicaciones en tejidos duros y blandos debido a la utilizacion de la perforacion oral

O estudo objetivou analisar a prevalência de complicações na cavidade oral em indivíduos usuários depiercing oral. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória, realizada no ano de 2009, com 57 usuários de piercing oral, de Teresina – Piauí, por meio de exame clínico da cavidade oral e entrevista. Os resultados indicaram que a idade dossujeitos variou de 18 a 35 anos e que 49,1% dos sujeitos usavam o piercing no lábio, 36,8% na língua, 8,8% no freiolabial, 1,8% no freio lingual e 3,5% em outras regiões da cavidade oral. A complicação de maior prevalência foi ainflamação com 36,84%, seguida por recessão gengival – 29,82%, aspiração – 21,05%, formação de queloide – 17,54%, fratura dental – 17,74%, perda de gustação – 12,28%, infecção – 10,53% e alergia – 1,75%. Conclui-se que a maioria das alterações provocadas pelo uso de piercing oral são prejudiciais à saúde dos usuários e levam a danos permanentes ou provisórios.

The study assessed the prevalence of complications in the oral cavity in individuals using oral piercing. This exploratory study was performed in 2009 with 57 users of oral piercing in Teresina (Piauí), through clinical examination of the oral cavity and interview. The results showed that the subjects were from 18 to 35 years old, and that 49.1% used piercing of the lip; 36.8%, of the tongue; 8.8%, of the labial frenulum; 1.8%, of the lingual frenulum; and 3.5% in other regions of the oral cavity. The most prevalent complication was inflammation (36.84%), followed by gingival recession (29.82%), aspiration (21.05%), keloid formation (17.54%), dental fractures (17.74%), loss of taste(12.28%), infection (10.53%) an allergy (1.75%). It can be concluded that most of the changes caused by the use of oral piercing are harmful to users’ health and cause temporary or permanent damage.

El objetivo del studio fue analizar la prevalencia de complicaciones en la cavidad oral en las personas que utilizan piercing oral. Este es un estudio exploratorio, realizado en 2009, con 57 usuarios de piercing oral, en Teresina-PI-Brasil, a través de examen clínico de la cavidad oral y entrevista. Los resultados indicaron que la edad de los sujetos varió de 18 a 35 años y que 49.1% de los sujetos utilizan la perforación del labio, 36.8% de la lengua, 8,8% en el frenillo labial, 1.8% en el freno de la lengua y 3,5% en otras regiones de la cavidad oral. La complicación más prevalerte fue la inflamación con 36,84%, seguida por recesión gengival con 29,82%, aspiración con 21,05%, queloide con 17,54%, fracturas dentales con 17,74%, pérdida del gusto con 12,28%, infección con 10,53% y alergia con 1,75%. Se concluye que la mayoria de los cambios causados por el uso de piercings orales son perjudiciales parala salud de los usuarios y los conduce a daños permanentes o provisorios.

A triad of evidence for care of women with genital piercings.

PURPOSE: To add three further dimensions of evidence for the care of women with genital piercings (GPs). DATA SOURCES: Following a literature review, a cross-sectional study replicated previous work, using a web-based survey. This triad of evidence provides (a) descriptive quantitative data (N = 240) about women with GPs, (b) qualitative data about women with GPs, as well as (c) clinical observations from 60 healthcare providers (HCPs) who have cared for women with GPs. CONCLUSIONS: Three important findings about women with GPs were validated: (a) GPs were deliberate actions, sought for personal and sexual expression; (b) women with GPs treat piercings as a normal, meaningful part of their lives which produce sexual enhancement and expression; and (c) they continue to seek information about GP care from nonhealth providers. New data indicate that they have experienced depression (47%), abuse (physical 18%; emotional, 27%; sexual, 14%), and forced sexual activity (35%) in their lives. Several unsubstantiated assumptions about women with GPs are challenged with these data. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: GPs should not delay important health care. Health-protective, as well as health promotion, behaviors are important to reduce risks. Nurse practitioners (NPs) can become effective and resourceful advocates in three specific areas of care: (a) responsiveness to women with GPs, (b) collaborative decision making for the removal of jewelry, and (c) promotion of applicable patient education.

Body piercing among Brazilian surgical patients.

The practice of body piercing is becoming more common worldwide. Surgical patients with body piercings require special preoperative assessment to ensure safety during and after surgery. In a study of Brazilian surgical patients at one facility, only 0.6% had body piercings. An RN or nursing student instructed each patient on piercing removal, and piercings were removed by the patients before surgery.

[Perioperative removal of body piercing]. / Remoção do piercing no perioperatório.

The remaining of piercing in intraoperative can cause damages. This paper had as purpose defining the nursing interventions in the intraoperative and evaluates the complications caused by piercing in the intraoperative. This literature review had 16 articles published from 1994 to 2006. Nine articles (56.2%) were about nursing interventions in the intraoperative, four (25.0%) were concerning complications in the intraoperative and three (18.8%) were about the use of piercing in the intraoperative, not presenting complications. We concluded that wearing oral piercing in the intraoperative increases the risk of swallowing and injuries. Furthermore, wearing body jeweIry can cause injuries on the skin during the patient's moving and burns after electrosurgery. Therefore, it is necessay to withdraw the piercing in the preoperative.

Body piercing and airway management: photo guide to tongue jewelry removal techniques.

Body modification has been practiced in cultures around the world for thousands of years. The ramifications of body piercing on anesthesia practice and airway management have become more evident in recent years. This article reviews the techniques for removal of tongue jewelry and options for maintaining oral piercing patency. To remove or not to remove...that is the question. In the emergency medicine and anesthesia literature, there are arguments both for and against the routine removal of oral jewelry for intubation. Some practitioners feel that if people can eat, drink, talk, and sleep with the jewelry in place, they probably can be intubated safely without removing it. Most case reports present the opinion that tongue jewelry should be removed before oral intubation to minimize jewelry aspiration, bleeding, and medical-legal risks to the anesthetist. This article's focus is to illustrate suggested tongue jewelry removal techniques for awake and unconscious patients from the health practitioner's and body piercer's perspectives.

Remoção do piercing no perioperatório: [revisão] / Perioperative removal of body piercing: [review]

A permanência do piercing no intra-operatório pode ocasionar intercorrências. Este estudo teve como objetivo determinar as intervenções de enfermagem no pré-operatório e avaliar as complicações do piercing no intra-operatório. Durante a revisão da literatura, foram incluídos 16 artigos publicados de 1994 a 2006. Nove artigos (56,2 por cento) de intervenções de enfermagem no pré-operatório, quatro (25,0 por cento) de complicações do piercing no intra-operatório e três (18,8 por cento) sobre o uso do piercing no intra-operatório, não apresentando complicações. Concluímos que a presença de piercing oral durante o intra-operatório aumenta o risco de lesões e aspiração. No corpo, a presença do piercing pode causar lesões na pele, decorrentes da mobilização do paciente e queimaduras eletrocirúrgicas. Portanto, é necessária a retirada do piercing no pré-operatório.

The remaining of piercing in intraoperative can cause damages. This paper had as purpose defining the nursing interventions in the intraoperative and evaluates the complications caused by piercing in the intraoperative. This literature review had 16 articles published from 1994 to 2006. Nine articles (56.2 percent) were about nursing interventions in the intraoperative, four (25.0 percent) were concerning complications in the intraoperative and three (18.8 percent) were about the use of piercing in the intraoperative, not presenting complications. We concluded that wearing oral piercing in the intraoperative increases the risk of swallowing and injuries. Furthermore, wearing body jewelry can cause injuries on the skin during the patient´s moving and burns after electrosurgery. Therefore, it is necessay to withdraw the piercing in the preoperative.

La permanencia del piercing en el intraoperatorio puede causar algún perjuicio. Pretendemos, determinar las intervenciones de enfermería en el preoperatorio y evaluar las complicaciones del piercing en el intraoperatorio. La revisión de la literatura mostró 16 artículos publicados de 1994 a 2006. Nueve (56,2 por ciento) fueron de intervenciones de enfermería en el preoperatorio, cuatro (25,0 por ciento) de complicaciones del piercing en intraoperatorio, tres (18,8 por ciento) no mostraron complicaciones. Concluimos, la presencia del piercing oral, durante el intraoperatório aumenta el riesgo de aspiración y daño. En el cuerpo, puede causar heridas en la piel, provocadas por la movilización del enfermo y las quemaduras, debido al uso de bisturí eléctrico durante el acto intraoperatorio. Por consiguiente, es necesario retirar el piercing en el preoperatorio.

Investigating the removal of body piercings.

Although body piercing procurement continues to increase, 13% to 18% of them are removed. Reasons for piercing removal in college students were examined with three groups: (a) those who kept all their piercings, (b) those who removed some, or (c) those who removed all of their body piercings. Of the sample, 41% were still pierced; 50% in their lifetime. Their major purpose for the body piercing was "helped them feel unique." Females obtained more (in high school) and then removed more, usually as upperclassmen. Males and females reported themselves as risk takers at procedure time and currently; however, only 10% cited deviancy as a reason for the body piercing(s). Only removal elements of "I just got tired of it" and "I just decided to remove it" were present, especially with the Some Removed Group. Further examination of body piercing building personal distinctiveness and self-identity to promote their need of uniqueness is suggested.

Body piercing in school children: a review of the issues.

Over recent years piercing of parts of the body other than the earlobes has become more common among school children. This article seeks to explore the issues raised by the practice, particularly for the school nurse, who may be involved in the management of children with body piercing in school. An overview of the different types of body piercing is provided, as well as a discussion of the legal aspects of body piercing in children under the age of 18. The infectious and non-infectious complications that may arise are examined. The article also addresses some of the psychological issues around body piercing, in particular exploring what motivates children to have a piercing done, and looks at the evidence that associates body piercing with high risk behaviours in this age group. Finally, the article provides practical guidance to healthcare professionals about managing children with body piercings, looking in particular at steps that can be taken to promote safe healing and the avoidance of complications.

Genital piercings: what is known and what people with genital piercings tell us.

General and subjective information about those who chose to obtain genital piercings was presented. Particularly, the assumptions made from the literature are refuted by objective and subjective data collected from intimately pierced individuals themselves. Professional nurses must not base practice decisions on assumptions but on the "best evidence with clinical experience, research, (as well as) associated patient values" (Sackett, Strauss, Richardson, Rosenberg, & Haynes, 2001, p. 10). Thus, providing clinically competent care is driven by the latest knowledge and evidence from research and patient sources. Data found here provide further empirical evidence that may help to improve client outcomes by advancing evidence-based nursing practice in relation to people with genital piercings.

Body piercing: issues and challenges for nurses.

To provide safe and effective care for patients with body piercings, nurses must become more knowledgeable about this increasingly common practice. Competent nursing care is more than simply noting the presence or absence of body piercings, but includes accurate assessment, cultural sensitivity, and related patient education. Body piercings can create treatment challenges during trauma or post-assault care. An increased awareness of the history of body piercing, the piercing process, care of piercings, (including related wound care), and issues related to patient education, can enhance comprehensive nursing care.