Abordaje paliativo en enfermedades respiratorias avanzadas / Palliative Approach in Advanced Respiratory Diseases

Las enfermedades respiratorias crónicas avanzadas son prevalentes y producen deterioro de la calidad de vida, en particular la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC), las enfermedades pulmonares intersticiales difusas (EPID) y las enfermedades neuromusculares progresivas con compromiso diafragmático (ENM). Quienes las padecen presentan síntomas persistentes que no son siempre adecuada-mente controlados por los tratamientos recomendados por las guías clínicas de mane-jo. El tratamiento paliativo de los síntomas persistentes es un punto relevante y suelen presentarse barreras para su implementación.Este artículo ofrece una revisión narrativa sobre una perspectiva latinoamericana acerca del rol de los cuidados paliativos en enfermedades respiratorias avanzadas.

Advanced chronic respiratory diseases are prevalent and cause deterioration in qual-ity of life, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diffuse intersti-tial lung diseases (ILD) and progressive neuromuscular diseases with diaphragmatic involvement (NMD). Those who suffer from them usually present persistent symptoms that are not always adequately controlled by the treatments recommended by the clinical management guidelines. Palliative treatment of persistent symptoms is a relevant point, but the pal-liative approach usually presents barriers to its implementation.This article offers a narrative review over Latin American perspective on the role of pal-liative care in advanced respiratory diseases.

Estudio de sobrevida a largo plazo en pacientes adultos con enfermedades respiratorias crónicas atendidos por infección respiratoria aguda por coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 / Study of long-term survival in adult patients with chronic respiratory diseases treated for acute respiratory infection by coronavirus SARS-CoV-2

La enfermedad respiratoria aguda por coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) se ha convertido en un grave problema de salud pública a nivel mundial. Objetivos: Examinar el uso de recursos sanitarios, riesgo de complicaciones y muerte en pacientes adultos con enfermedades respiratorias crónicas atendidos por COVID-19. Métodos: Estudio clínico descriptivo prospectivo realizado en pacientes adultos atendidos por COVID-19 en la Red de Salud UC Christus entre el 1 de abril y 31 de diciembre de 2020. Resultados: Se evaluaron 2.160 pacientes adultos, edad: 47 ± 17 años (rango: 18-100), 51,3% sexo masculino, 43,8% tenía comorbilidades, especialmente hipertensión (23,2%), diabetes (11,7%) y enfermedades respiratorias crónicas: asma (5%), EPOC (1,4%) y enfermedad pulmonar difusa (EPD: 0,8%). Los pacientes adultos con enfermedades respiratorias crónicas tuvieron mayor riesgo de hospitalización y uso de oxígeno suplementario; sin embargo, la evolución de los pacientes asmáticos y la sobrevida a los doce meses fue similar a los pacientes sin comorbilidades atendidos por COVID-19, mientras que en los pacientes con EPOC y EPD la admisión a la unidad de paciente crítico y riesgo de muerte fueron más elevados. En el análisis multivariado, los principales predictores clínicos asociados al riesgo de muerte en el seguimiento a doce meses en pacientes adultos con COVID-19 fueron la edad y admisión al hospital, mientras que el asma fue un factor protector. Conclusión: Los pacientes asmáticos tuvieron bajo riesgo de complicaciones y muerte asociados a COVID-19; mientras que los pacientes con EPOC y EPD tuvieron mayor riesgo de complicaciones y muerte en el seguimiento a largo plazo.

The acute respiratory disease associated to coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has become a serious public health problem worldwide. Objectives: To examine the use of healthcare resources, risk of complications and death in adult patients with chronic respiratory diseases treated for COVID-19. Methods: Prospective descriptive clinical study conducted in adult patients treated for COVID-19 in the UC Christus Healthcare Network between April 1 and December 31, 2020. Results: 2,160 adult patients were evaluated, age: 47 ± 17 years-old (range: 18-100), 51.3% male, 43.8% had comorbidities, especially hypertension (23.2%), diabetes (11.7%), and chronic respiratory diseases: asthma (5%), COPD (1,4%) and interstitial lung disease (ILD: 0.8%). Adult patients with chronic respiratory diseases were at higher risk for hospitalization and use of supplemental oxygen; however, the evolution of asthmatic patients and survival at twelve months was similar to that of adult patients without comorbidities treated for COVID-19, while in patients with COPD and ILD admission to the critical care unit and risk of death were higher. In the multivariate analysis, the main clinical predictors associated to 12-month mortality risk in adult patients with COVID-19 were age and hospital admission, while asthma was a protective factor. Conclusion: Asthmatic patients had minor risk of complications and mortality associated with COVID-19; while patients with COPD and ILD had a significant higher risk of complications and 12-month mortality.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The Role of Myocardial Deformation Indices and Right Ventricle Three-Dimensional Echocardiography

Abstract Background: Right ventricular dysfunction is a major complication in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and, despite its prognostic implications, is rarely considered in routine clinical analysis. Objectives: To compare RV function variables with standard and advanced echocardiographic techniques in patients with stable COPD and controls. Methods: Twenty COPD patients classified as GOLD ≥ II (13 men aged 68.4 ± 8.3 years) and 20 matched controls were compared. Myocardial strain/strain rate indices were obtained by tissue Doppler and two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography. Right ventricular ejection fraction was obtained with three-dimensional software. Free wall myocardial thickness (FWMT) and tricuspid annular systolic excursion (TAPSE) were also measured. Numerical variables were compared between groups with Student's t-test or the Mann-Whitney test. Associations between categorical variables were determined with Fisher's exact test. P-values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: All myocardial deformation indices, particularly global longitudinal strain (-17.2 ± 4.4 vs -21.2: ± 4.4 = 0.001) and 3D right ventricular ejection fraction (40.8 ± 9.3% vs 51.1 ± 6.4% p <0.001) were reduced in COPD patients. These patients presented higher right ventricular FWMT and lower TAPSE values than controls. Conclusion: Myocardial deformation indices, either tissue Doppler or speckle tracking echocardiography and 3D right ventricular ejection fraction, are robust markers of right ventricular dysfunction in patients with stable COPD. Assessing global longitudinal strain by speckle tracking echocardiography is a more practical and reproducible method.

Oxigenoterapia em pacientes com deficiência do sistema respiratório por obstrução crônica aos fluxos aéreos com ou sem hipercapnia: revisão sistemática / Oxygenotherapy in patients with disability of the respiratory system by chronic obstruction to air flows with or without hypercapnia: systematic review

Introdução: a deficiência no sistema por obstrução crônica aos fluxos aéreos é uma doença caracterizada por inflamação, associada a alterações anatômicas e fisiológicas, podendo ocasionar exacerbações respiratórias. A oxigenoterapia tem sido uma alternativa usada em pacientes que possuem insuficiência respiratória decorrente da obstrução crônica, como tentativa de diminuir os sintomas e as complicações geradas. Objetivo: avaliar os efeitos da oxigenoterapia em pacientes com deficiência do sistema respiratório por obstrução crônica, com e sem hipercapnia, quanto aos desfechos pressão parcial de oxigênio, frequência respiratória, tempo de internamento e qualidade de vida.Metodologia: revisão de ensaios clínicos controlados e randomizados (ECR) nas bases de dados PubMed, Cochrane e PEDro. Incluídos estudos originais que utilizaram a oxigenoterapia como intervenção em pacientes com deficiência do sistema respiratório por obstrução crônica aos fluxos aéreos ou que outras síndromes. Resultados: na busca realizada nas bases de dados foram identificados um total de 387 estudos, reduzindo para 87 quando aplicado o descritor "ensaio clínico" e 7 estudos foram incluídos publicados entre os anos de 2004 e 2019. Conclusão: A oxigenoterapia mostrou-se incremento da pressão parcial de oxigênio, frequência respiratória e redução do tempo de internamento com impactos na melhora da qualidade de vida.

Introduction: system deficiency due to chronic airflow obstruction is a disease characterized by inflammation, associated with anatomical and physiological changes, which can cause respiratory exacerbations. Oxygen therapy has been an alternative used in patients who have respiratory failure due to obstruction of the obstruction as an attempt to reduce symptoms and as complications generated. Objective: to evaluate the effects of oxygen therapy in patients with respiratory system deficiency due to chronic obstruction, with and without hypercapnia, in terms of partial oxygen pressure, respiratory rate, length of stay and quality of life. Methodology: review of controlled clinical trials and (RCT) in the PubMed, Cochrane and PEDro databases. Included original studies that used oxygen therapy as an intervention in patients with respiratory system deficiency due to obstruction to flow flows or other syndromes. Results: in the search carried out in the databases, a total of 387 studies were identified, for 87 when the descriptor "clinical trial" was projected and 7 studies were included between the years 2004 and 2019. Conclusion: oxygen therapy showed an increase in pressure partial oxygen, respiratory rate and reduction in hospital stay with impacts on improving the quality due.

Enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica y comportamiento sedentario: revisión sistemática / Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sedentary behavior: a systematic review

INTRODUCCIÓN: A pesar del progreso de la investigación mundial sobre el comportamiento sedentario, sabemos poco aún acerca de sus relaciones y efectos en la población con enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC), por eso el objetivo de esta revisión fue analizar la evidencia actual y más frecuente disponible sobre este tema. MÉTODO: Se utilizaron cinco bases de datos electrónicas para realizar una revisión cualitativa diagnóstica. Los documentos elegibles de los últimos cinco años se analizaron descriptivamente en una tabla de extracción de datos y analizaron por separados los distintos temas encontrados. RESULTADOS: Se evidenció en varios artículos el alto comportamiento sedentario en EPOC, y cómo se relaciona con el nivel de severidad de la enfermedad y con mortalidad. La estrategia principal sugerida fue reemplazar el tiempo sedente con actividad física. Discusión: Los resultados de la revisión son similares a lo estudiado en población de variada comorbilidad. Sin embargo, los precedentes de éstos son más específicos en cuanto a recomendaciones. Deben tomarse en cuenta aquellos hallazgos previos como directriz de estudio en la EPOC, ya que se comparte la base fisiopatológica de inflamación crónica sistémica. CONCLUSIÓN: Algunos hallazgos encontrados con mayor frecuencia, son la relación del comportamiento sedentario con la mortalidad y el desarrollo de mayor comorbilidad en la EPOC, además de la intervención a través de la actividad física, por lo cual es necesario profundizar en esta temática buscando estrategias y recomendaciones específicas para esta población.

INTRODUCTION: Despite the progress of global research on sedentary behavior, we know little about its relationships and its effects on the population with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). therefore, the purpose of this review was to analyze the current and most common evidence available on these issues. METHOD: Five electronic databases were used to conduct a qualitative diagnostic review. eligible documents from the past five years were descriptively analyzed in a data extraction table and analyzed separately the various topics found. RESULTS: High sedentary behavior in COPD was evident in several articles, and how it relates to the severity level of the disease and mortality. the main suggested strategy was to replace sedentary time with physical activity. Discussion: The results of this review are similar to what is studied in a population of varied co-morbility. However, their precedents are more specific in terms of recommendations. previous findings should be considered as a study guideline in COPD, as the pathological basis of chronic systemic inflammation is shared. CONCLUSION: Some findings found more frequently are the relationship of sedentary behavior with mortality and the development of greater co-morbility in COPD, in addition to intervention through physical activity, so it is necessary to deepen this topic by looking for strategies and recommendations specific to this population.

Terapia inalatória em ventilação não-invasiva em pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica / Inhalation therapy during noninvasive ventilation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

O objetivo deste estudo é descrever os aspectos técnicos e cuidados a serem observados durante a administração de medicamentos inalatórios contidos em inalador pressurizado (pMDI) em pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica em ventilação não-invasiva (VNI). Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa elaborada em quatro fases: (1) busca na literatura; (2) consulta às sociedades médicas; (3) pesquisaem bulas e monografias dos fármacos inalatórios; e (4) contato com empresas de ventiladores, medicamentos e espaçadores. A busca aos estudos foi conduzida a partir de palavras-chaves e restringida a publicações até 31 de dezembro de 2019, nos idiomas português e inglês. Foram selecionados 9 artigos, sendo 1 estudo primário, 6 estudos de revisão e 2 estudos em modelos experimentais de ventilação. Foram incluídas 2 diretrizes a partir da consulta às sociedades médicas e das 8 empresas contatas, quatro fizeram recomendações quanto à técnica inalatória. Não foram encontradas informações sobre a administração dos fármacos em VNI nas bulas e monografias. Recomenda-se atentar para as medidas que podem aumentar a deposição pulmonar dos fármacos inalatórios, como uso de aerocâmara com pMDI, minimização de escape indesejável de ar, sincronia entre paciente-ventilador, disparo do jato na fase inspiratória e inserção de porta de vazamento na máscara ou circuito. (AU)

The aim of this study is to describe the technical aspects and cautions to be observed during the administration of inhaled medications contained in a pressurized inhaler (pMDI) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on noninvasive ventilation. This integrative review consisted of 4 phases: (1) search in the literature; (2) consultation with medical societies; (3) research on package inserts and monographs of inhaled drugs; and (4) contact with ventilator, medication and spacer companies. The search for studies was based on keywords and restricted to articles published until December 31, 2019, written in Portuguese and English. Nine articles were selected, including 1 primary study, 6 review studies and 2 studies on experimental ventilation models. Two guidelines were included from the consultation with medical societies, and of the 8 companies contacted, 4 made recommendations regarding the inhalation technique. No information was found on the administration of noninvasive ventilation drugs in package inserts and monographs. Attention should be given to measures that increase the pulmonary deposition of inhaled drugs, such as the use of an air chamber with pMDI, minimization of undesirable air leakage, patient-ventilator synchronization, jet firing in the inspiratory phase and insertion of a leak port in the mask or circuit. (AU)

Desfechos da terapia manual sobre a biomecânica da deglutição em indivíduos com DPOC / Outcomes of manual therapy on the biomechanics of swallowing in individuals with COPD

RESUMO Objetivo Diversos comprometimentos da deglutição têm sido relatados em indivíduos com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC), tendo como causa a desvantagem mecânica da musculatura respiratória devido à hiperinsuflação. Dentre as estratégias terapêuticas, até o momento, não foram encontrados relatos na literatura sobre o uso da terapia manual (TM) no manejo dos transtornos da deglutição nesta população. O objetivo do estudo foi verificar os desfechos de um programa de TM sobre a biomecânica da deglutição de indivíduos com DPOC. Método Foram avaliados 18 indivíduos com idade média 66,06±8,86 anos, 61,1% (11) homens e VEF1%médio 40,28±16,73 antes e após-programa de TM. As medidas analisadas foram: tempo de trânsito oral, tempo de trânsito faríngeo (TTF), número de deglutições, resíduos em valéculas (VL) e seios piriformes, penetração/aspiração e excursão hiolaríngea na deglutição das consistências líquida e pastosa. Resultados Houve diferença significativa no TTF (p=0,04), resíduos em VL (p=0,03), elevação máxima do hioide (p=0,003) e deslocamento do hioide (p=0,02) na deglutição da consistência pastosa. Na consistência líquida apenas redução de resíduos em VL (p=0,001). Conclusão O programa de TM interferiu na biomecânica da deglutição de indivíduos DPOC demonstrada pela redução do TTF, resíduos em VL e maior elevação e deslocamento do hioide na consistência pastosa. Na consistência líquida houve redução de resíduos em VL.

ABSTRACT Purpose Several swallowing disorders have been reported in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients due to the mechanical disadvantage of the respiratory muscles caused by hyperinflation. To date, no reports have been found in the literature among the therapeutic strategies on the use of manual therapy (MT) to manage swallowing disorders in COPD. The aim of the study was to verify the outcomes of a TM program on the biomechanics of swallowing of individuals with COPD. Methods 18 individuals with a mean age of 66.06 ± 8.86 years, 61.1% (11) men, and a FEV1% mean of 40.28 ± 16.73 were evaluated before and after TM. The measures analyzed were: oral transit time, pharyngeal transit time (PTT), number of swallows, vallecular (VL) residue and pyriform sinuses, penetration/aspiration and hyolaryngeal excursion in liquid and pasty consistencies. Results A significant difference was found in PTT (p=0.04), VL residue (p=0.03), maximal hyoid elevation (p=0.003), and displacement of hyoid (p=0.02) in the pasty consistency. In the liquid consistency, we found a decrease in VL residue (p=0.001). Conclusion The MT program influenced the swallowing biomechanics of COPD patients demonstrated by a reduction in PTT and VL residue and increased hyoid elevation and displacement in the pasty consistency. In the liquid consistency, a decrease in VL residue was found.

Avaliação da associação da aderência à oxigenoterapia domiciliar prolongada e marcadores clínicos e mortalidade em cinco anos em pacientes com a doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica / Evaluation of the association of adherence to long-term home oxygen therapy and clinical markers and five-year mortality in patients with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a relação entre a adesão à oxigenoterapia domiciliar prolongada (ODP) e a mortalidade em pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC) e insuficiência respiratória crônica e suas características clínicas. Métodos Análise retrospectiva longitudinal de 254 pacientes com DPOC e insuficiência respiratória crônica no período de 2008 a 2016. No início do estudo, avaliamos o diagnóstico, valores espirométricos, gasometria arterial, hemograma, oximetria de pulso, composição corporal e questionários de saúde (dispnéia, qualidade). vida, ansiedade e depressão). Para a análise de adesão referida ao ODP, foram incluídos 199 pacientes, divididos de acordo com a prescrição de oxigênio: 12h/dia (G1), 15h/dia (G2) e 24h/dia (G3). As causas e datas da morte foram estudadas durante o período de cinco anos. Resultados Em cinco anos, identificamos 124 óbitos (62,3%). Não houve diferença significativa na mortalidade entre os grupos de adesão (p = 0,75) e não encontramos diferenças nos parâmetros clínicos avaliados. A prescrição de ODP não foi associada à mortalidade (p = 0,07). Na análise de regressão de Cox, não houve associação entre mortalidade e não adesão ao ODP (HR: 0,75; IC95%: 0,21-2,70). O risco de mortalidade aumentou no G3 em comparação ao G1 (HR: 7,16; IC 95%: 1,44-35,38) e naqueles com maior escore de depressão (HR: 1,35; IC: 1,14-1,59). Conclusão Não foi encontrada associação entre adesão à ODP e mortalidade em pacientes com DPOC e insuficiência respiratória. Não houve diferenças clínicas entre os grupos de adesão.

ABSTRACT Objective Assess the relationship between adherence to long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) with mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic respiratory failure and their clinical features. Methods Longitudinal retrospective analysis of 254 patients with COPD and chronic respiratory failure from 2008 to 2016. At baseline, we evaluated the diagnosis, spirometry values, arterial blood gas analysis, blood count, pulse oximetry, body composition and health questionnaires (dyspnea, quality of life, anxiety and depression). For referred adherence analysis to LTOT we included 199 patients, divided according to prescription of oxygen: 12h/day (G1), 15h/day (G2) and 24h/day (G3). The cause of death and dates were studied over the five-year period. Results In five years we identified 124 deaths (62.3%). No significant difference was found in mortality between the adherence groups (p=0.75) nor did we find differences in the clinical parameters evaluated. LTOT prescription was not associated with mortality (p=0.07). In Cox regression analysis, there was no association between mortality and non-adherence to LTOT (HR: 0.75; IC95%: 0.21-2.70). The risk of mortality was increased in G3 compared with G1 (HR: 7.16; IC 95%: 1.44-35.38) and in those with a higher depression score (HR: 1.35; IC: 1.14-1.59). Conclusion No association was found between LTOT adherence and mortality in patients with COPD and respiratory failure. There were no clinical differences between the adherence groups.

Qual o melhor protocolo e ponto de corte no teste 4-metre gait speed para discriminar capacidade de exercício na Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica? / Which is the best protocol and cut-off point in the 4-metre gait speed test to discriminate exercise capacity in COPD?

RESUMO Objetivo Verificar o poder discriminativo e o ponto de corte de diferentes protocolos do teste 4-metre gait speed (4MGS) para identificar capacidade de exercício preservada ou reduzida no teste de caminhada de 6 minutos (TC6min) em pacientes com Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica (DPOC); comparar os protocolos do 4MGS; e comparar as características dos indivíduos de acordo com o melhor ponto de corte encontrado. Métodos Foram avaliados 56 pacientes com DPOC. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos à avaliação das características antropométricas, função pulmonar (espirometria) e capacidade funcional de exercício (TC6min e 4 protocolos do 4MGS). No teste 4MGS, os pacientes foram instruídos a caminhar em velocidade usual e máxima em percursos de 4 metros (4MGS 4m - usual e máximo) e 8 metros (4MGS 8m - usual e máximo). Resultados Somente o protocolo 4MGS 4m-máximo foi capaz de identificar capacidade de exercício preservada no TC6min (AUC=0,70) com correlação moderada entre os testes (r=0,52; P<0,0001). O ponto de corte encontrado no 4MGS 4m-máximo foi de 1,27 m/s. Os pacientes com capacidade de exercício preservada (4MGS 4m-máximo ≥1,27m/s) atingiram maior distância percorrida no TC6min em %predito (91±2 vs 76±3; P<0,0001). Nas outras comparações envolvendo gênero, IMC, VEF1%pred e índice GOLD não ocorreram diferenças significantes entre os grupos. Além disso, a concordância de indivíduos classificados com capacidade de exercício preservada e reduzida no TC6min e no 4MGS 4m-máximo foi significante (P=0,008). Conclusão O teste 4MGS 4m-máximo pode ser utilizado para discriminar capacidade de exercício preservada em pacientes com DPOC, e se correlaciona com o TC6min.

ABSTRACT Objective To determine the discriminative capacity and cut-off point of different 4-metre gait speed test (4MGS) protocols in identifying preserved or reduced exercise capacity using the six-minute walk test (6MWT) in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); also, to compare 4MGS protocols and characteristics of individuals according to the best cut-off point. Methods We evaluated fifty-six patients with COPD, all of which were submitted to the assessment of anthropometric characteristics, pulmonary function (spirometry) and functional exercise capacity (6MWT and four protocols of the 4MGS). In the 4MGS test, patients were instructed to walk at normal pace and at maximum speed in a 4 meters course (4MGS 4m - usual pace and at maximum) and 8 meters course (4MGS 8m - usual pace and at maximum). Results Only the 4MGS 4m-maximum protocol was able to identify preserved exercise capacity in the 6MWT (AUC=0.70) with moderate correlation between them (r=0.52; P=0<0.0001). The cut-off point found in the 4MGS 4m-maximum was 1.27 m/s. Patients with preserved exercise capacity (4MGS 4m-maximum ≥1.27m/s) walker greater distances on the 6MWT in %pred (91±2 vs 76±3; P<0.0001). In the other comparisons involving gender, BMI, FEV1% pred and GOLD index there were no significant differences between the groups. In addition, the agreement of individuals classified as preserved and reduced exercise capacity in the 6MWT and 4MGS 4m-maximum was significant (P = 0.008). Conclusion The 4MGS 4m-maximum test can be used to discriminate preserved exercise capacity in patients with COPD and correlates with the 6MWT.

Evaluating the disease and treatment information provided to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at the time of discharge according to GOLD discharge guidelines / Avaliação da doença e informações sobre tratamento fornecidas a pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica no momento da alta, de acordo com diretrizes GOLD para alta hospitalar

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the disease and treatment information provided to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at hospital discharge. Methods This was a cross-sectional study including hospitalized patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at three tertiary hospitals. The study was based on seven items of the Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) discharge guidelines. Two hospitals in this study had a Medical Residency Program in Pulmonology, and one did not have the program. Results Fifty-four patients were evaluated. Large amounts of information were provided concerning effective pharmacological maintenance (item 1), blood gas evaluation/measurement of oxygen saturation (item 2), assessment of inhalation technique (item 4), and maintenance therapy (item 5). Less information was provided regarding comorbidity management planning (item 3), the completion of antibiotic/corticosteroid therapy (item 6) and follow-up with the attending physician or specialist (item 7) had less information. We observed significant differences between hospitals for items 1, 4 and 7, and better performance in hospitals with medical residency in pulmonology. Conclusion Hospitalized patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease received little to no information about the seven items addressed by GOLD discharge guidelines. This finding suggests that these guidelines should be used more often by clinicians in hospital with or without medical residency in pulmonology. The lack of specialized care resulted in insufficient amount of information for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at discharge.

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar informações sobre a doença e o tratamento fornecidos a pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica no momento da alta hospitalar. Métodos Estudo transversal incluindo pacientes internados com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica de três hospitais terciários. O estudo baseou-se em sete itens das diretrizes de alta hospitalar da Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Dois hospitais participantes deste estudo tinham um Programa de Residência Médica em Pneumologia, e o terceiro não tinha. Resultados Foram avaliados 54 pacientes. Muitas informações foram fornecidas em relação à manutenção farmacológica efetiva (item 1), avaliação de gasometria/medida da saturação de oxigênio (item 2), avaliação da técnica de inalação (item 4) e terapia de manutenção (item 5). Foram fornecidas menos informações em relação ao planejamento do manejo de comorbidade (item 3), a realização de antibioticoterapia/corticoterapia (item 6) e seguimento com o médico assistente ou especialista (item 7). Observaram-se diferenças significativas entre os hospitais para os itens 1, 4 e 7, e melhor desempenho nos hospitais com Programa de Residência Médica em Pneumologia. Conclusão Pacientes hospitalizados com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica receberam pouca ou nenhuma informação relacionada aos sete itens abordados pelas diretrizes da GOLD para alta. Esses achados sugerem que essas diretrizes deveriam ser utilizadas com maior frequência por clínicos em hospitais com ou sem Programa Residência Médica em Pneumologia. A falta de atendimento especializado resultou em informação insuficiente para pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica na alta hospitalar.

La enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica es un problema de salud / Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a health problem

RESUMEN La enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica se caracteriza por una limitación crónica al flujo aéreo poco reversible y asociada en particular al humo de tabaco. Se trata de una enfermedad infradiagnosticada y con una elevada morbimortalidad, lo que implica un problema de salud pública de gran magnitud. Constituye la cuarta causa de muerte en los países del Caribe y se prevé que su prevalencia siga en aumento, lo que representa un elevado costo sanitario. En Cuba la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica constituye la quinta causa de muerte con una tendencia ascendente en los próximos años, por lo que es un problema de salud, del que no se excluye la provincia de Matanzas, como causa de ingresos frecuentes en sus unidades de atención al grave, las cuales en ocasiones presentan una evolución desfavorable. Entre los factores de riesgo que incrementan esta entidad se encuentran el tabaquismo y la contaminación ambiental, que aumentan la morbilidad por esta entidad con complicaciones que prolongan la estadía hospitalaria y elevan la mortalidad (AU).

SUMMARY Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by the chronic limitation of the airflow, almost irreversible and mainly associated to tobacco smoke. It is an underdiagnosed disease with a high morbimortality, meaning a health problem of high magnitude. It is the fourth cause of death in the Caribbean countries and it is expected its prevalence will still increase, representing a high sanitary cost. In Cuba, it is the fifth cause of death with an increasing tendency in the next years, being a health problem because it causes frequent admissions in the Seriously-ill Care Units, frequently having an unfavorable evolution. The province of Matanzas is not excluded from this. Smoking and environmental pollution are among the risk factors favoring this entity, increasing this entity morbidity with complications that make hospital staying longer and mortality higher (AU).

Mortalidad y fracaso renal agudo en pacientes con ventilación no invasiva / Mortality and acute kidney injury in patients with noninvasive ventilation

Se efectuó un estudio prospectivo observacional, obteniendo datos clínicos y analíticos de pacientes ingresados en la unidad de cuidados intensivos del Hospital Reina Sofía, que precisaron de ventilación mecánica no invasiva. El estudio se llevó a cabo desde el 1 de enero 2013 al 31 de diciembre de 2015. El objetivo principal fue determinar la mortalidad a los 90 días en pacientes ingresados con estas características en dicho periodo. Se definió como fracaso renal agudo al incremento de creatinina sérica > 0.3 mg/dl a las 48 horas con respecto al basal. Los pacientes fueron seguidos durante 90 días. Se analizaron 221 pacientes, 65 (29.4%) presentaron fracaso renal agudo y 156 (70.6%) función renal normal. La mortalidad global a los 90 días fue de 44 (19.9%); en el grupo del fracaso renal agudo fue de 33 (51.6%), y de 11 (7.1%) en los pacientes sin fracaso renal agudo (RR 7.340; IC 95%: 3.974-13.559. p < 0.001). La estancia hospitalaria fue de 24.2 ± 24.1 días en aquellos con fracaso renal agudo vs. 21.5 ± 20.7 días en el segundo grupo; p = 0.429), la estancia en la unidad de cuidados intensivos: 10.9 ± 14.4 con fracaso renal agudo vs. 7.3 ± 9.6; p = 0.357, sin dicha condición, y los días de ventilación mecánica no invasiva: 3.4 ± 3.0 con fracaso renal agudo vs. 2.7 ± 1.9; p = 0.569, en los que no se vieron afectados por la presencia del fracaso renal agudo. Como conclusión, la presencia de fracaso renal agudo es un factor independiente de mortalidad en los pacientes que presentan insuficiencia respiratoria aguda con necesidad de ventilación mecánica no invasiva.

We developed a prospective observational study, obtaining clinical and analytical data of patients admitted to the intensive care unit of the Hospital Reina Sofía, who required noninvasive ventilation, from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015. The main objective was to determine the 90-day mortality in these patients and conditions, who required noninvasive ventilation as treatment for acute respiratory failure and who developed acute kidney injury. Acute renal failure was defined as an increase in serum creatinine > 0.3 mg/dl at 48 hours with respect to the baseline. The patients were followed for 90 days. We analyzed 221 patients, 65 (29.4%) presented acute kidney injury and 156 (70.6%) normal renal function. Overall mortality at 90 days was 44 (19.9%). In the group of acute kidneys injury, it was 33 (51.6%), being 11 (7.1%) in patients without acute kidney injury (RR 7.340, 95% CI: 3.974-13.559, p < 0.001). Hospital stay in days was 24.2 ± 24.1 with acute kidney injury vs. 21.5 ± 0.7, p = 0.429; stay in the intensive care unit in days was 10.9 ± 14.4 with acute kidney injury vs. 7.3 ± 9.6, p = 0.357, and days of non-invasive ventilation 3.4 ± 3.0 with acute kidney injury vs. 2.7 ± 1.9, p = 0.569, in those patients not affected by the presence of acute kidney injury. In conclusion, the presence of acute kidney injury is an independent factor of mortality in patients with acute respiratory failure requiring noninvasive ventilation.

Ventilação não invasiva na unidade de terapia intensiva de um hospital universitário: características relacionadas ao sucesso e insucesso / Ventilación no invasiva en la unidad de terapia intensiva de un hospital universitario: características relacionadas con el éxito y el fracaso / Non-invasive ventilation in a university hospital intensive care unit: aspects related to success and failure

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever características de sucesso e insucesso do uso da ventilação não invasiva (VNI) na unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) de um hospital universitário. Trata-se de um estudo observacional prospectivo no qual foram incluídos 75 pacientes, com idade média de 58,3±18,8 anos. Desses, doze necessitaram do uso da VNI por mais de uma vez, totalizando 92 utilizações. Evidenciou-se que, delas, a taxa de sucesso foi de 60,9% (56). O grupo insucesso apresentou mais indivíduos do sexo masculino (p=0,006) e número maior de pacientes com diagnóstico de infecção extrapulmonar (p=0,012). Não foram encontradas diferenças entre os grupos de sucesso e insucesso nos quesitos de modo, modelo, máscara, tempo total de permanência e razões para a instalação da VNI. No grupo insucesso, a pressão positiva inspiratória nas vias aéreas (Ipap) e o volume corrente (VC) foram superiores (p=0,029 e p=0,011, respectivamente). A saturação periférica de oxigênio (p=0,047), o pH (p=0,004), base excess (p=0,006) e o bicarbonato (p=0,013) apresentaram valores inferiores. Concluiu-se que os indivíduos do sexo masculino com diagnóstico de infecção extrapulmonar e que evoluíram com acidose metabólica evoluíram com mais insucesso na utilização da VNI. Esses, necessitaram de parâmetros elevados de Ipap e VC.

RESUMEN El objetivo de este estudio fue desarrollar las características del éxito y del fracaso con el uso de la ventilación no invasiva (VNI) en la unidad de terapia intensiva (UTI) de un hospital universitario. Se trata de un estudio observacional prospectivo en el cual fueron incluidos 75 pacientes, con edad media de 58,3±18,8 años. De estos, 12 necesitaron utilizar la VNI por más de una vez, que totalizó 92 utilizaciones. Se evidenció que, de estas, el índice de éxito fue del 60,9% (56). El grupo que no obtuvo el éxito esperado presentó más individuos del sexo masculino (p=0,006) y número mayor de pacientes con diagnóstico de infecciones extrapulmonares (p=0,012). No fueron encontradas diferencias entre los grupos con éxito y sin éxito en las cuestiones de modo, modelo, máscara, tiempo total de permanencia y razones para la instalación de la VNI. En el grupo sin éxito, la presión positiva inspiratoria en las vías aéreas (Ipap) y el volumen corriente (VC) fueron superiores (p=0,029 y p=0,011, respectivamente). La saturación periférica de oxígeno (p=0,047), el pH(p=0,004), base excess (p=0,0006) y el bicarbonato (p=0,013) presentaron valores inferiores. De este modo, se concluye que los individuos del sexo masculino con diagnóstico de infecciones extrapulmonares y que progresaron con acidose metabólica avanzaron más sin tener éxito en la utilización de la VNI. Además, necesitaron de parámetros elevados de Ipap y VC.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to describe the aspects of success and failure of the use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a university hospital. This is a prospective observational study that included 75 patients, with 58.3±18.8 years as the mean age. Of these, 12 required the use of NIV more than once, for 92 uses in total. Among these, the success rate was 60.9% (56). The failure group had more males (p=0.006) and a higher number of patients diagnosed with extrapulmonary infection (p=0.012). No differences were found between success and failure groups for the variables mode, model, mask, total length of stay and reasons for NIV installation. In the failure group, inspiratory positive airways pressure (Ipap) and flow volume (FV) were higher (p=0.029 and p=0.011, respectively). Peripheral oxygen saturation (p=0.047), pH (p=0.004), base excess (p=0.006) and bicarbonate (p=0.013) presented lower values. This study concluded that male individuals diagnosed with extrapulmonary infection and whose picture evolved with metabolic acidosis evolved with more failure in NIV use. These patients required higher Ipap and FV parameters.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: perspectives for primary health care

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has become a major health challenge worldwide due to its increasing incidence and mortality, which have serious repercussions for health-care systems. Methods We conducted a review of international efforts to control COPD in primary care. Results The WHO created the Alma-Ata declaration which established for the first time, access to health care as a human right. This precept led to the implementation of numerous programs including practical approach to Lung Health and variants in several countries; schemes designed to centralize medical care; and resources to improve attention of respiratory diseases by adapting approaches to the health-care needs of local populations. Primary respiratory health care should include actions for timely detection, health education, and targeted treatment, but the challenge for all health systems is to ensure that their programs function adequately, for they still show shortcomings in terms of their application. Conclusions We conclude that offering primary health care based on models that combine opportune diagnoses with suitable treatment can positively influence the course of COPD by treating early stages, thus slowing its progression. However, more extensive education and broader dissemination of information are necessary to achieve this goal.

Estrategias de problematización e intervención de Kinesiología / Fisioterapia para un paciente con una afección ventilatoria crónica reagudizada / Problematizing strategies and intervention of Kinesiology / Physiotherapy for a patient with aggravated chronic ventilatory condition

La Clasificación Internacional del Funcionamiento, de la Discapacidad y de la Salud (CIF), permite organizar la información mediante un lenguaje trans-disciplinario. Al respecto, es fundamental complementarlo con una epistemología propia para generar prácticas clínicas eficientes. La enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC), se ha convertido en una condicionante negativa de función, movimiento y salud en la población. Proponemos un modelo de razonamiento en kinesiología/fisioterapia para disfunciones del movimiento humano aplicado a una fase crónica ventilatoria irreversible. Paciente de 74 años con EPOC. Plantea como necesidad, la "mínima asistencia para realizar su aseo personal", lo que se estableció como contexto funcional crítico (CFC). Se entrenó progresivamente, según velocidad, por 36 sesiones, de 30 minutos. La espirometría no presentó cambios. Mejoró la capacidad de trabajo físico, calidad de vida y el CFC se hizo independiente. La intervención derivada del diagnóstico mediante estrategias de problematización permitió una mejora clínica eficiente de los indicadores evaluados.

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (CIF), make it possible to organize information through a trans-disciplinary language. In this regard, it is essential to complement it with an own epistemology to generate efficient clinical practices. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has become a negative condition of function, movement and health in the population. We propose a model of reasoning in kinesiology/ physiotherapy for dysfunctions of human movement applied to an irreversible chronic ventilatory phase. Patient of 74 years old patient with COPD. As a necessity, it poses the "minimum assistance to perform personal hygiene", which was established as a critical functional context (CFC). He trained progressively, according to speed, for 36 sessions of 30 min. The spirometry did not change. The capacity for physical work, quality of life improved, and the CFC became independent. The intervention derived from the diagnosis by problematizing strategies allowed an efficient clinical improvement of the evaluated indicators.

Update on the approach to smoking in patients with respiratory diseases / Atualização na abordagem do tabagismo em pacientes com doenças respiratórias

ABSTRACT Smoking is the leading cause of respiratory disease (RD). The harmful effects of smoking on the respiratory system begin in utero and influence immune responses throughout childhood and adult life. In comparison with "healthy" smokers, smokers with RD have peculiarities that can impede smoking cessation, such as a higher level of nicotine dependence; nicotine withdrawal; higher levels of exhaled carbon monoxide; low motivation and low self-efficacy; greater concern about weight gain; and a high prevalence of anxiety and depression. In addition, they require more intensive, prolonged treatment. It is always necessary to educate such individuals about the fact that quitting smoking is the only measure that will reduce the progression of RD and improve their quality of life, regardless of the duration and severity of the disease. Physicians should always offer smoking cessation treatment. Outpatient or inpatient smoking cessation treatment should be multidisciplinary, based on behavioral interventions and pharmacotherapy. It will thus be more effective and cost-effective, doubling the chances of success.

RESUMO O tabagismo é o maior responsável pelas doenças respiratórias (DR). Os efeitos nocivos do tabaco sobre o aparelho respiratório se iniciam ainda intraútero e influenciam as respostas imunológicas ao longo da infância e vida adulta. Os tabagistas com DR possuem peculiaridades que podem dificultar a cessação tabágica, tais como maior grau de dependência e de abstinência de nicotina; níveis mais elevados de monóxido de carbono exalado; motivação e autoeficácia baixas; maior preocupação com ganho ponderal; e elevada prevalência de ansiedade e depressão. Além disso, requerem tratamento mais intensivo e prolongado. É necessário esclarecer sempre o paciente sobre o fato de que parar de fumar será a única medida que irá reduzir a progressão das DR e melhorar sua qualidade de vida, independentemente do tempo e da gravidade da doença. Os médicos devem sempre oferecer o tratamento de cessação tabágica. O tratamento ambulatorial ou hospitalar deve ser multidisciplinar, baseado em intervenções comportamentais e farmacoterapia, sendo eficaz e custo-efetivo, dobrando as chances de sucesso.

Multidisciplinary education with a focus on COPD in primary health care / Educação multiprofissional com foco na DPOC na atenção primária à saúde

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the use of video lessons on the topic of COPD as a training tool for a multidisciplinary team working in the primary health care sector. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study involving a multidisciplinary team working at a primary health care clinic. The level of knowledge about COPD was measured by applying a specific, 16-item questionnaire - before, immediately after, and three months after the video lessons. In a set of six structured video lessons, the training focused on the prevention, case-finding, treatment, and monitoring of cases of COPD. The data were analyzed with the Friedman test, the Kruskal-Wallis test, Tukey's post hoc test, Dunnett's test, and the Bonferroni test. Results: There was a significant difference between the periods before and immediately after the training in terms of the scores on 15 of the 16 items on the questionnaire regarding the level of knowledge about COPD. The median total score of the participants increased significantly, from 60 points before the training to 77 points immediately thereafter and 3 months thereafter (p < 0.001 for both). Before the training, 23 (63.9%) and 13 (36.1%) of the members of the multidisciplinary team presented strong and very strong levels of agreement, respectively, among the 16 questionnaire items. After the training, 100% of the individuals presented a very strong degree of agreement. Conclusions: Multidisciplinary education through video lessons increased the knowledge of COPD on the part of a primary health care team, and the knowledge acquired was retained for at least three months after the intervention.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o uso de videoaulas como instrumento de capacitação de uma equipe multiprofissional na atenção primária à saúde sobre DPOC. Métodos: Estudo quase-experimental realizado com uma equipe multiprofissional da atenção primária à saúde. O nível de conhecimento sobre DPOC foi mensurado por um questionário específico em três momentos: antes, imediatamente depois e três meses depois da capacitação por videoaulas. Durante a capacitação abordaram-se os seguintes eixos temáticos: prevenção, busca ativa do paciente com DPOC, tratamento e monitoramento - num conjunto de seis videoaulas estruturadas. A análise foi conduzida através dos testes de Friedman, Kruskal-Wallis, post hoc de Tukey, Dunnett e Bonferroni. Resultados: Dos 16 itens do questionário sobre o nível de conhecimento em DPOC, 15 apresentaram diferenças significativas antes e logo depois da capacitação. A mediana do escore total do questionário dos participantes passou de 60 pontos antes da capacitação para 77 pontos nos momentos logo depois e três meses depois da capacitação (p < 0,001 para ambos). Antes da capacitação, 23 (63,9%) e 13 (36,1%) dos indivíduos da equipe multiprofissional apresentaram grau de concordância forte e muito forte para os 16 itens do questionário, respectivamente. Após a capacitação, 100% dos indivíduos passaram a apresentar grau de concordância muito forte. Conclusões: A capacitação multiprofissional por videoaulas aumentou o conhecimento da equipe de atenção primária à saúde sobre DPOC, e houve manutenção do conhecimento adquirido até três meses da intervenção.

Prevención no farmacológica de las exacerbaciones en la EPOC: efecto antiinflamatorio de la actividad física / Non-pharmacological prevention of exacerbations in COPD: anti-inflammatory effect of physical activity

The chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the chronic respiratory condition most prevalent in adults, caused mainly by smoking. Its burden is progressively increasing and, according to the World Health Organization, is one of the main causes of mortality and disability around the world. Patients with COPD present acute worsening of the disease, defined as acute exacerbations, which are the main cause of hospitalizations and deaths. Therefore, it is crucial to identify effective interventions focused in their prevention. Patients with COPD present dyspnoea and intolerance to exercise responsible for a progressive reduction in the level of physical activity, which is an independent risk factor for future exacerbations and mortality. On the other hand, it has been demonstrated that COPD patients with low level of physical activity present higher marker levels of systemic inflammation. Interventions able to increase the level of physical activity in COPD patients have demonstrated positive effects in quality of life and a few clinical trials suggest that improving physical activity is able to prevent exacerbations. We hypothesize that these effects could be explained by changes in systemic inflammation secondary to an increase of physical activity. (AU)