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Background: Primary lymphedema is a chronic condition caused by a developmental abnormality of the lymphatic system, leading to its malfunction. Various surgical options, including physiologic and excisional procedures, have been proposed. The aim of this study was to present a comprehensive algorithm for the treatment of primary lower extremity lymphedema: the Primary LYmphedema Multidisciplinary Approach (P-LYMA). Methods: Nineteen patients were treated following the P-LYMA protocol. Patients underwent pre- and postoperative complex decongestive therapy (CDT). A variety of physiologic and excisional procedures were performed, either independently or in combination. The primary outcome was to assess the circumferential reduction rate (CRR). The Lymphedema Quality of Life Score (LeQOLiS), reduction in the number of cellulitis episodes, and complications were recorded. Results: The mean CRR was 73 ± 20% at twelve months postoperatively. The frequency of cellulitis episodes per year decreased from a mean of 1.9 ± 0.8 preoperatively to 0.4 ± 0.6 during follow-up. Two patients experienced minor complications. The mean hospitalization time was 5 days. Patients' quality of life, as measured by the LeQOLiS, significantly improved from 70.4 ± 12 preoperatively to 24 ± 14 at twelve months postoperatively. Conclusions: The P-LYMA algorithm maximizes surgical outcomes and improves the quality of life in patients with primary lymphedema. CDT is essential for optimizing results.
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Introducción. Las cardiopatías congénitas (CC) en Chile corresponden a la segunda causa de muerte en menores de 1 año, requiriendo cirugías paliativas y/o correctivas el 65% de estas. En el post operatorio frecuentemente se utiliza ventilación mecánica invasiva (VM) y succión endotraqueal (SET) para remover secreciones. Sin embargo, la kinesiología respiratoria (KTR) ha mostrado mejoras significativas en la distensibilidad toracopulmonar (Cest) y resistencia de vía aérea (Rva) en otros grupos de usuarios pediátricos y adultos en VM. Objetivo. Comparar los cambios en la Cest y Rva en usuarios pediátricos en VM post cirugía de cardiopatía congénita (CCC) sometidos a KTR versus SET exclusiva. Métodos. Revisión sistemática de estudios publicados en bases de datos PUBMED, PeDro, Scielo y Google Scholar que comparan el uso de KTR ó SET sobre los cambios en mecánica ventilatoria en usuarios pediátricos en VM post cirugía de cardiopatía congénita, limitados a inglés, español y portugués, excluyendo a sujetos con traqueostomía o con oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea. Se utilizó guía PRISMA para la selección de artículos. Se revisaron 397 artículos y se seleccionó 1 artículo extra de los artículos sugeridos. Se eliminó 1 artículo por duplicidad. Por títulos y resúmenes se seleccionaron 2 artículos, los cuales al leer el texto completo fueron retirados debido a que la población no correspondía a cardiópatas. Resultados. El final de artículos seleccionados fue de 0 artículos, debido a lo cual se removió el operador Booleano "NOT", y se removió la población de cardiopatías. De este modo quedaron 2 artículos seleccionados para la revisión cualitativa final donde se compara KTR versus SET, y KTR en kinesiólogos especialistas y no especialistas, mostrando ambos aumento en la Cest y disminución de la Rva a favor de la KTR, hasta los 30 minutos post intervención. Conclusiones. No se encontraron artículos que demuestren cambios en Cest y Rva con el uso de KTR + SET versus SET exclusiva, en usuarios pediátricos ventilados posterior a CCC. Con la remoción de filtros seleccionamos 2 artículos que demuestran aumento de Cest y disminución de Rva en sujetos pediátricos en VM, uno comparando con SET, y por grupos de especialistas y no especialistas en respiratorio. Se sugieren estudios primarios para evaluar los efectos de esta intervención en esta población.
Introduction. Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are the second general cause for children death under 1 year. In Chile, approximately 65% CHD need surgery, could was palliative or corrective. In the postoperative period, invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) is frequently used as a life support method, but it is associated with complications. Tracheal suction (SET) is regularly used to remove secretions; however, respiratory chest physiotherapy (KTR) has shown significant improvements in thoraco-pulmonary compliance and airway resistance in other groups of pediatrics and adult's users in MV. Objetive. to compare changes in thoraco-pulmonary compliance and airway resistance in pediatric subjects under mechanical ventilation after congenital heart disease surgery comparing chest physiotherapy and exclusive tracheal suction. Methods. systematic review of studies published in PUBMED, PeDro, Scielo and Google Scholar databases who compares KTR or SET use on changes in ventilatory mechanics in pediatric users under MV after congenital heart disease surgery, limited to English, Spanish and Portuguese languages, excluding user with tracheostomy or extracorporeal membrane of oxygenation. It was use the PRISMA guide to articles selection. A search was carried out, with a total of 397 articles reviewed (English: PubMed = 3, PeDro = 8, Scholar = 383; Spanish: Scholar = 3, Scielo = 0; and Portuguese: Scielo = 0). One extra article was selected from the suggested articles, and 1 article was eliminated due to duplication. By titles and abstracts, 2 articles were selected, but the population did not correspond to heart disease. Results. the final selected articles were 0 articles. By this reason, it were removed: Boolean operator "NOT", and congenital heart disease population. Thus, 2 articles were selected for the final qualitative review where it was compares KTR versus SET, and KTR by specialist and non-specialist. Both articles shown improvement in compliance and resistance until 30 minutes post intervention. The CC population was in a 40 to 60% range in both studies. Conclusions. it was no found articles that demonstrate changes in compliance and resistance in the airway with the use of KTR + SET versus exclusive SET in pediatric users after CCC connected to MV. After filter remotion, we found 2 studies shown improves in increase compliance and reduce resistance in pediatric user in MV, ones comparing with SET, and the other one comparing between specialists in respiratory pediatric physiotherapy and not specialists. It suggests to made primary clinical studies about this intervention in CC population.
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ABSTRACT The goal is to present a clinical case of a baby diagnosed with ankyloglossia evaluated clinically and by surface electromyography, during bottle sucking before and after 15, 30 and 60 days of lingual frenotomy. Based on the anatomofunctional evaluation of the Tongue Frenulum Assessment Protocol in Babies, interference of the lingual frenulum was identified. The tongue, during sleep, was positioned on the floor of the mouth. The initial electromyographic evaluation of the suprahyoid muscles, during bottle feeding, showed asymmetry in root mean square (RMS) values, in microvolts (μV), between the right and left suprahyoid muscles. The evaluation was repeated after 15, 30 and 60 days after lingual frenotomy. After 15 days, appropriate lip and tongue posture, coordinated sucking movements, and absence of noises or choking were observed. After 30 days, symmetry was observed between the suprahyoid muscles, which was maintained 60 days after the surgical procedure. After lingual frenotomy, the adequacy of the position of lips and tongue, during rest and sleep, was reestablished within 15 days, and after 30 days of the procedure, there was adequacy of the tongue posture, during crying, and symmetry of the electromyographic activity of the suprahyoid muscles, during sucking. The results were maintained until the end of the study.
RESUMO O objetivo é apresentar um caso clínico de um bebê diagnosticado com anquiloglossia, avaliado clinicamente e por eletromiografia de superfície na sucção de mamadeira antes e após 15, 30 e 60 dias da frenotomia lingual. Baseado na avaliação anatomofuncional do Protocolo de Avaliação do Frênulo da Língua em Bebês, identificou-se interferência do frênulo lingual. A língua, durante o sono, apresentava-se no assoalho da boca. A avaliação eletromiográfica inicial dos músculos supra-hioideos, na sucção por mamadeira, mostrou assimetria no root mean square (RMS), em microvolts (μV), entre os músculos supra-hioideos direitos e esquerdos. A avaliação foi repetida após 15, 30 e 60 dias da frenotomia lingual. Após 15 dias observaram-se postura de lábio e língua adequadas, sucção com movimentos coordenados, ausência de ruídos ou engasgos. Após 30 dias observou-se simetria entre os músculos supra-hioideos, que se manteve 60 dias após o procedimento cirúrgico. Após a frenotomia lingual, a adequação da posição de lábios e língua, durante repouso e sono, foram restabelecidas em 15 dias, e, após 30 dias do procedimento, ocorreu adequação da postura de língua no choro e simetria da atividade eletromiográfica dos músculos supra-hioideos na sucção. Os resultados foram mantidos até o fim do estudo.
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Phlebotomine sand flies are crepuscular and nocturnal small dipteran insects in the family Psychodidae. Several disease agents, including Leishmania parasites, are transmitted to humans and other vertebrate hosts by the bite of an infected female sand fly. As part of leishmaniasis surveillance programs, light traps have been routinely used in sand fly collections. In this context, new trapping devices are always being required to improve vector monitoring. Here, the efficiency of a new suction light trap, named Silva suction trap or SS trap, was field evaluated in collecting sand flies. Two SS traps, one with green (520 nm, 15,000 mcd) and the other with white (wide spectrum, 18,000 mcd) LEDs, and one CDC-type trap were deployed in a rural forested environment. A total of 4686 phlebotomine sand flies were captured. The most frequent species were females of the Ps. Chagasi series (77.8%) followed by males of Ps. wellcomei (11.6%), Nyssomyia whitmani (3.3%), and Bichromomyia flaviscutellata (2.4%). The CDC-type light trap collected 101.9 ± 20.89 sand flies and 14 species, followed by the white-baited SS trap (87.78 ± 16.36, 14), and the green-baited SS trap (70.61 ± 14.75, 15), but there were no statistically significant differences among traps. A discussion on the considerable advantages of the use of SS traps over CDC traps is included. In this study, the Silva suction trap proved to be efficient and can be an alternative to CDC traps for monitoring adult phlebotomine sand fly populations.
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Leishmania , Leishmaniasis , Phlebotomus , Psychodidae , Humanos , Masculino , Animales , Femenino , SucciónRESUMEN
Introdução: O momento para introdução de alimentação via oral plena em neonatos é desafiador. Protocolos auxiliam nesse processo utilizando majoritariamente avaliações subjetivas, porém, estudos apontam a importância de incluir critérios objetivos. Objetivo: Analisar a visão da equipe de Fonoaudiologia sobre utilização de protocolos e construção de raciocínio clínico na introdução via oral em uma unidade neonatal. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa, analítica, exploratória. Coleta de dados por meio de grupos focais e por questionário de perfil sociodemográfico e técnico-científico dos participantes. Resultados: Participaram três preceptoras e três residentes entre 25 e 39 anos, de diferentes etnias, formadas entre um e 16 anos, de dois a 12 anos atuando em Neonatologia. Possuem aprimoramentos, cursos e três realizaram especialização. Emergiram dos grupos focais cinco categorias de análise: formação especializada como reflexo das necessidades de saúde da população; processo de construção da competência para assistência em neonatologia baseado nas diretrizes da Iniciativa Hospital Amigo da Criança; alinhamento das condutas da equipe e melhor acompanhamento da evolução dos casos; dificuldade na aplicação do protocolo no processo de trabalho; e, sugestões de incrementos ao protocolo baseados em diretrizes institucionais. Conclusão: A equipe utiliza protocolo institucional embasado na literatura, ao qual se sugere adicionar critérios objetivos para melhores resultados assistenciais e aprimorar o processo de ensino- aprendizagem das residentes. (AU)
Introduction: Identifying the moment to introduce full oral administration in neonates is challenging. Protocols assist in this process using mostly subjective assessments; however, studies demonstrate the importance of including objective criteria. Objective: To analyze the view of the Speech Therapy team on the use of protocols and construction of clinical reasoning in oral introduction in a neonatal unit. Method: Qualitative, analytical, exploratory research. Data collection through focus groups and a socio-demographic and technical-scientific profile questionnaire of the participants. Results: Three preceptors and three residents between 25 and 39 years old, of different ethnicities, graduated between one and 16 years, from two to 12 years working in Neonatology, participated. They have improvements, courses and three completed postgraduate studies. Five categories of analysis emerged from the focus groups: specialized training as a reflection of the population's health needs; competence building process for assistance in neonatology based on the guidelines of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative; alignment of the team's conduct and better monitoring of the evolution of cases; difficulty in applying the protocol in the work process; and suggestions for increments to the protocol based on institutional guidelines. Conclusion: The team uses an institutional protocol based on the literature. It is suggested to add objective criteria for better results, helping residents to learn. (AU)
Introducción: el momento de introducir la administración oral completa en neonatos es un desafío. Los protocolos ayudan en este proceso utilizando evaluaciones mayoritariamente subjetivas, sin embargo, los estudios señalan la importancia de incluir criterios objetivos. Objetivo: Analizar la visión del equipo de Fonoaudiología sobre el uso de protocolos y construcción del razonamiento clínico en la introducción oral en una unidad neonatal. Método: Investigación cualitativa, analítica, exploratoria. Recopilación de datos a través de grupos focales y cuestionario de perfil sociodemográfico y técnico-científico de los participantes. Resultados: Participaron tres preceptores y tres residentes entre 25 y 39 años, de diferentes etnias, egresados entre uno y 16 años, de dos a 12 años trabajando en Neonatología. Cuentan con mejoras, cursos y tres estudios de posgrado terminados. De los grupos focales surgieron cinco categorías de análisis: la formación especializada como reflejo de las necesidades de salud de la población; proceso de construcción de competencias para la asistencia en neonatología a partir de los lineamientos de la Iniciativa Hospital Amigo del Ninõ; alineación de la conducta del equipo y mejor seguimiento de la evolución de los casos; dificultad en la aplicación del protocolo en el proceso de trabajo; y, sugerencias para incrementos al protocolo basados en lineamientos institucionales. Conclusión: : El equipo utiliza un protocolo institucional basado en la literatura, al que se sugiere agregar criterios objetivos para mejores resultados de atención y mejorar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de los residentes. (AU)
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Humanos , Femenino , Adulto , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Nutrición Enteral , Guías como Asunto , Fonoaudiología , Razonamiento Clínico , Unidades de Cuidado Intensivo Neonatal , Personal de Salud , Investigación CualitativaRESUMEN
The mechanical behavior of each type of pacifier on rigid structures and their various impacts on orofacial growth have yet to be discovered. The study aimed to evaluate the stress distribution over a child's palate by three types of pacifiers using finite element analysis and clinical and laboratory data. Modulus of elasticity was obtained from 30 specimens comprising 10 of each conventional (A), orthodontic (B), and breast-shaped (C) pacifiers. Tongue strength was assessed in eight 3-year-old children (kPa). A hemi-maxilla model was obtained from 2- to 3-year-old skull tomography, and the images of pacifiers A, B, and C were captured using 3D scanning. The Hypermesh® program generated a mesh of 6-node tetrahedral elements for applying forces in the X, Y, and Z directions to enable a nonlinear analysis. Pacifier B exhibited the highest values for distributed stress on the palate, followed by pacifier A. Pacifier B stimulated the maxilla forward and sideways. In contrast, pacifier A promoted a forward and upward load, favoring a more atresic palate. Pacifiers A and B tended to rotate in the sagittal plane, generating tensions in the anterior incisors and favoring the open bite. Pacifier C exhibited lateral expansion by stress induction over the mid-palatal suture with less influence on incisor inclination. Pacifiers showed different detrimental stress distributions on the palate. This information can be helpful for improving recommendations given to parents.
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The fossil record of pinnipeds documents a suite of morphological changes that facilitate their ecological transition from a terrestrial to an aquatic lifestyle. Among these is the loss of the tribosphenic molar and the behavior typically associated with it in mammals: mastication. Instead, modern pinnipeds exhibit a broad range of feeding strategies that facilitate their distinct aquatic ecologies. Here, we examine the feeding morphology of two species of pinnipeds with disparate feeding ecologies: Zalophus californianus, a specialized raptorial biter, and Mirounga angustirostris, a suction specialist. Specifically, we test whether the morphology of the lower jaws facilitates trophic plasticity in feeding for either of these species. We used finite element analysis (FEA) to simulate the stresses during the opening and closing of the lower jaws in these species to explore the mechanical limits of their feeding ecology. Our simulations demonstrate that both jaws are highly resistant to the tensile stresses experienced during feeding. The lower jaws of Z. californianus experienced the maximum stress at the articular condyle and the base of the coronoid process. The lower jaws of M. angustirostris experienced the maximum stress at the angular process and were more evenly distributed throughout the body of the mandible. Surprisingly, the lower jaws of M. angustirostris were even more resistant to the stresses experienced during feeding than those of Z. californianus. Thus, we conclude that the superlative trophic plasticity of Z. californianus is driven by other factors unrelated to the mandible's tensile resistance to stress during feeding.
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Caniformia , Leones Marinos , Phocidae , Animales , Maxilares , MandíbulaRESUMEN
Objetivos: descrever as boas práticas realizadas pela equipe multiprofissional durante a aspiração de vias aéreas inferiores em pacientes adultos, internados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. Método: estudo quantitativo, observacional, descritivo e prospectivo, norteado pela ferramenta STROBE, realizado em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva adulto, entre maio e agosto de 2022. A amostra foi composta por 25 observações e a coleta de dados através de checklist, incluídos os profissionais de enfermagem, fisioterapia e medicina. Os dados foram processados no Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, sendo calculadas as frequências absolutas e relativas. Resultados: a maioria das aspirações foram realizadas pela equipe de enfermagem, 20 (80%) profissionais não regularam a fração inspirada de oxigênio antes e após o procedimento, 06 (60%) profissionais não clampearam a sonda durante a sua inserção. O uso de máscara (100%), capote (92%) e luva (100%) foram as boas práticas com maior aderência entre os participantes. Conclusão: reforça-se a necessidade de incentivar os treinamentos abordando as boas práticas durante a aspiração endotraqueal.
Objetivos: describir las buenas prácticas realizadas por el equipo multiprofesional durante la aspiración de vías aéreas inferiores en pacientes adultos, ingresados en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. Método: estudio cuantitativo, observacional, descriptivo y prospectivo, guiado por la herramienta STROBE, realizado en una unidad de cuidados intensivos adulta, entre mayo y agosto de 2022. La muestra fue compuesta por 25 observaciones y la recogida de datos a través de checklist, incluidos los profesionales de enfermería, fisioterapia y medicina. Los datos fueron procesados en el Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, siendo calculadas las frecuencias absolutas y relativas. Resultados: la mayoría de las aspiraciones fueron realizadas por el equipo de enfermería, 20 (80%) profesionales no regularon la fracción inspirada de oxígeno antes y después del procedimiento, 06 (60%) profesionales no clampearon la sonda durante su inserción. El uso de máscara (100%), capucha (92%) y guante (100%) fueron las mejores prácticas con mayor adherencia entre los participantes. Conclusión: se refuerza la necesidad de incentivar los entrenamientos abordando las buenas prácticas durante la aspiración endotraqueal.
Objective: to describe the good practices performed by the multiprofessional team during lower airway aspiration in adult patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. Method: quantitative, observational, descriptive and prospective study, guided by the STROBE tool, conducted in an adult intensive care unit, between May and August 2022. The sample consisted of 25 observations and data collection through checklist, including nursing, physiotherapy and medicine professionals. The data were processed in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, and the absolute and relative frequencies were calculated. Results: most aspirations were performed by the nursing team, 20 (80%) professionals did not regulate the inspired fraction of oxygen before and after the procedure, 06 (60%) professionals did not clamp the tube during its insertion. The use of mask (100%), cloak (92%) and glove (100%) were the best practices with greater adherence among participants. Conclusion: there is the need to encourage training addressing good practices during endotracheal aspiration.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Succión/métodos , Guía de Práctica Clínica , Manejo de la Vía Aérea/métodos , Intubación Intratraqueal/enfermeríaRESUMEN
A partir da malformação congênita ocorrida pela 4ª semana a 12ª semana de vida uterina, com etiologia multifatorial , a fissura labiopalatina consiste em processos faciais acometidos com irregularidades o qual , dependendo da complexidade da abertura acarretará em dificuldades para a amamentação de lactantes. Neste sentido, o objetivo deste estudo é expor as principais dificuldades quanto ao processo de amamentação, trazendo referências atualizadas sobre o tema vinculado ao conhecimento científico. Para tal, realizou-se uma revisão integrativa de literatura com busca de artigos originais e revisões indexadas na base de dados da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), disponíveis pela seleção das plataformas LILACS, BDENF e MEDLINE, adotando critérios de inclusão e exclusão de artigos. Dentre os achados, 70% deles foram de origem internacional, e demonstram que, os lactantes encontram dificuldades para a amamentação conforme o grau da fissura labiopalatina, quanto maior a complexidade da fenda, menor a chance de se realizar o Aleitamento Materno Exclusivo (AME) e as principais dificuldades encontradas foram: desnutrição, perda de peso, sucção débil, pega inadequada da mama e deglutição prejudicada. Destaca-se, também, que, na maioria dos estudos abordados, as mães apresentam dificuldades frente ao diagnóstico não esperado. Portanto, torna-se indispensável aos profissionais da equipe de enfermagem ter o conhecimento científico e preparo assistencial para propor a família dos lactantes formas viáveis para a amamentação.
From the congenital malformation occurring in the 4th week to the 12th week of uterine life, with multifactorial etiology, cleft lip and palate consists of affected facial processes with irregularities which, depending on the complexity of the opening will cause difficulties for breastfeeding infants. In this sense, the objective of this study is to expose the main difficulties regarding the process of breastfeeding, bringing updated references on the subject linked to scientific knowledge. To this end, an integrative literature review was carried out searching for original articles and reviews indexed in the Virtual Health Library (VHL) database, available through the selection of LILACS, BDENF, and MEDLINE platforms, adopting article inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among the findings, 70% were of international origin, and showed that the lactating infants encounter difficulties in breastfeeding according to the degree of cleft lip and palate; the greater the complexity of the cleft, the lower the chance of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), and the main difficulties found were malnutrition, weight loss, weak suction, inadequate grip on the breast, and impaired deglutition. It is also noteworthy that, in most of the studies approached, mothers have difficulties when facing an unexpected diagnosis. Therefore, it is essential for nursing professionals to have the scientific knowledge and assistance preparation to propose viable forms of breastfeeding to the infants' families.
De la malformación congénita que ocurre en la 4ª semana a la 12ª semana de vida uterina, con etiología multifactorial, el labio leporino y paladar hendido consiste en procesos faciales afectados con irregularidades que, dependiendo de la complejidad de la abertura causarán dificultades para la lactancia materna de los lactantes. En este sentido, el objetivo de este estudio es exponer las principales dificultades relativas al proceso de lactancia materna, aportando referencias actualizadas sobre el tema vinculadas al conocimiento científico. Para ello, se realizó una revisión bibliográfica integradora buscando artículos originales y revisiones indexados en la base de datos de la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud (BVS), disponibles a través de la selección de las plataformas LILACS, BDENF y MEDLINE, adoptando criterios de inclusión y exclusión de artículos. Entre los hallazgos, el 70% eran de origen internacional, y mostraron que los lactantes encuentran dificultades en la lactancia materna de acuerdo con el grado de labio leporino y paladar hendido; cuanto mayor es la complejidad de la hendidura, menor es la posibilidad de lactancia materna exclusiva (LME), y las principales dificultades encontradas fueron la desnutrición, pérdida de peso, succión débil, agarre inadecuado al pecho y deglución alterada. También cabe destacar que, en la mayoría de los estudios abordados, las madres tienen dificultades cuando se enfrentan a un diagnóstico inesperado. Por lo tanto, es fundamental que los profesionales de enfermería tengan el conocimiento científico y la preparación asistencial para proponer formas viables de amamantamiento a las familias de los lactantes.
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Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) are biting nuisances and arbovirus vectors of both public health and veterinary significance in Trinidad. We compared sampling methods to define the behaviour and bionomics of adult Culicoides populations at a commercial dairy goat farm. Three static trap designs were compared: (a) Centre for Disease Control (CDC) downdraft UV trap; (b) CDC trap with an incandescent bulb and (c) CDC trap with semiochemical lure consisting of R-(-)-1-octen-3-ol and CO2 (no bulb). Sweep netting was used to define diel periodicity. A total of 30,701 biting midges were collected using static traps, dominated by female Culicoides furens (>70% of trap collections across all three designs). There was no significant difference in the Margalef's index between the three traps; however, trap designs A and C collected a significantly greater number of individuals than trap B, and trap C gained highest species richness. The greatest species richness and abundance of Culicoides collected by sweep net was observed between 6:00 and 6:15 pm and notable differences in the crepuscular activity pattern of several species were identified. Comparative data on Culicoides species richness, abundance, sex and reproductive status is discussed and can be used to improve surveillance strategies, research designs and risk management.
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Ceratopogonidae , Femenino , Animales , Trinidad y Tobago , Feromonas , SerogrupoRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: Catheter-directed interventions (CDIs) are commonly performed for acute pulmonary embolism (PE). The evolving catheter types and treatment algorithms impact the use and outcomes of these interventions. This study aimed to investigate the changes in CDI practice and their impact on outcomes. METHODS: Patients who underwent CDIs for PE between 2010 and 2019 at a single institution were identified from a prospectively maintained database. A PE team was launched in 2012, and in 2014 was established as an official Pulmonary Embolism Response Team. CDI annual use trends and clinical failures were recorded. Clinical success was defined as physiologic improvement in the absence of major bleeding, perioperative stroke or other procedure-related adverse event, decompensation for submassive or persistent shock for massive PE, the need for surgical thromboembolectomy, or death. Major bleeding was defined as requiring a blood transfusion, a surgical intervention, or suffering from an intracranial hemorrhage. RESULTS: There were 372 patients who underwent a CDI for acute PE during the study period with a mean age of 58.9 ± 15.4 years; there were males 187 (50.3%) and 340 patients has a submassive PE (91.4%). CDI showed a steep increase in the early Pulmonary Embolism Response Team years, peaking in 2016 with a subsequent decrease. Ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis was the predominant CDI technique peaking at 84% of all CDI in 2014. Suction thrombectomy use peaked at 15.2% of CDI in 2019. The mean alteplase dose with catheter thrombolysis techniques decreased from 26.8 ± 12.5 mg in 2013 to 13.9 ± 7.5 mg in 2019 (P < .001). The mean lysis time decreased from 17.2 ± 8.3 hours in 2013 to 11.3 ± 8.2 hours in 2019 (P < .001). Clinical success for the massive and the submassive PE cohorts was 58.1% and 91.2%, respectively; the major bleed rates were 25.0% and 5.3%. There were two major clinical success peaks, one in 2015 mirroring our technical learning curve and one in 2019 mirroring our patient selection learning curve. The clinical success decrease in 2018 was primarily derived from blood transfusions owing to acute blood loss during suction thrombectomy. CONCLUSIONS: CDIs for acute PE have rapidly evolved with high success rates. Multidisciplinary approaches among centers with appropriate expertise are advisable for the safe and successful implementation of catheter interventions.
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Cateterismo de Swan-Ganz/tendencias , Procedimientos Endovasculares/tendencias , Pautas de la Práctica en Medicina/tendencias , Embolia Pulmonar/terapia , Trombectomía/tendencias , Terapia Trombolítica/tendencias , Adulto , Anciano , Transfusión Sanguínea/tendencias , Cateterismo de Swan-Ganz/efectos adversos , Cateterismo de Swan-Ganz/mortalidad , Bases de Datos Factuales , Embolectomía/tendencias , Procedimientos Endovasculares/efectos adversos , Procedimientos Endovasculares/mortalidad , Femenino , Hemostasis Quirúrgica/tendencias , Humanos , Hemorragias Intracraneales/etiología , Hemorragias Intracraneales/terapia , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Embolia Pulmonar/diagnóstico por imagen , Embolia Pulmonar/mortalidad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Accidente Cerebrovascular/etiología , Trombectomía/efectos adversos , Trombectomía/mortalidad , Terapia Trombolítica/efectos adversos , Terapia Trombolítica/mortalidad , Factores de Tiempo , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Bronchoaspiration of content that accumulates in the supraglottic area (eg, saliva, gastroesophageal reflux) is a risk factor for ventilator-associated pneumonia. A continuous supraglottic suction system may decrease the risk of bronchoaspiration in these patients. OBJECTIVE: (1) Constructing a conceptual model and functional prototype of a continuous supraglottic suction device for use in humans; (2) defining functional characteristics in ex vivo swine head models; and (3) evaluating its efficacy and safety in mechanically ventilated patients. METHODS: Study conducted in three phases. First phase: definition of distances and diameters of the triangle determined by dental arch, posterior oropharynx and vallecula, and diameter of the oropharynx in axial projection; and identification of the declining area of supraglottic suction. Second phase: design engineering and functional prototype evaluated in ex vivo models. Third phase: evaluation of device use in terms of safety and efficacy in ventilated patients. RESULTS: We obtained a final functional model of the SUPRAtube device injected into PVC for medical use. Device effectiveness in in vitro simulation showed a high and fast suction capacity of liquid and thick volumes. Study of swine heads allowed to validate the shape, size and functional fenestration of the device. Study in intubated and mechanically ventilated patients showed a high supraglottic suction capacity and the absence of local adverse events during 72 (7-240) hours of continuous operation. CONCLUSION: Our study describes the process of conceptualization, design and production of a practical, safe, low-cost continuous supraglottic suction device without representing antibiotic pressure, which appears to be a new complementary preventive strategy for the standard management of intubated and mechanically ventilated patients.
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Up to 20% of victims from skull fractures are represented by the pediatric population, and 50% of these lesions are depressed skull fractures. The treatment is multimodal in nature, ranging from conservative treatment to open surgical repair. The last one is associated, although in a small proportion, to complications, such as infections, hematomas and even death, besides the risks of the anesthetic procedure itself. The authors of the present article present a case report of the successful treatment of a depressed skull fracture in a newborn patient, using the vacuum-suction technique. The use of vacuum-suction may be beneficial for the pediatric patients, as it is a quick, non-invasive procedure, without the need for general anesthesia.
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Humanos , Femenino , Recién Nacido , Traumatismos del Nacimiento/terapia , Fractura Craneal Deprimida/terapia , Fractura Craneal Deprimida/diagnóstico por imagen , Succión/métodos , Vacio , Resultado del Tratamiento , Tratamiento ConservadorRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the cure rate for dorsal synovial cysts of the wrist with aspiration and percutaneous sclerotherapy using 75% hypertonic glucose. METHODS: We enrolled 45 patients older than 18 years with untreated dorsal synovial cysts of the wrist. They underwent percutaneous aspiration and sclerotherapy with 75% hypertonic glucose 75%. A maximum of two procedures were conducted for each cyst at a 4-week interval. We analyzed age, sex, affected side, history of previous trauma, wrist goniometry, grip strength, wrist pain by the visual analogue scale, complications, and hand function questionnaire scores. RESULTS: We evaluated 45 patients (30 female, 15 male, mean age 38.2 years with 47 cysts). Four weeks after the first procedure, 72.3% cysts were palpable and visible. At 24 weeks after the first procedure, 57.4% cysts evolved to cure and 42.6% persisted. CONCLUSION: Treatment of dorsal synovial cyst of the wrist with aspiration and percutaneous sclerotherapy using 75% hypertonic glucose achieved a 57.4% cure rate after 24 weeks. Level of Evidence IV, Case series.
OBJETIVO: Avaliar o índice de cura do cisto sinovial dorsal do punho, com aspiração e escleroterapia percutânea utilizando glicose hipertônica 75%. MÉTODOS: Foram selecionados pacientes maiores de 18 anos, portadores de cisto sinovial dorsal do punho, sem tratamento prévio. Foram submetidos a aspiração e escleroterapia percutânea com glicose hipertônica 75%. Foi realizado no máximo dois procedimentos em cada cisto, em um intervalo de 4 semanas. Foram analisados idade, gênero, lado acometido, história de trauma prévio, goniometria, força de preensão, dor no punho pela escala visual analógica, complicações e os escores dos questionários funcionais. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliados 45 pacientes com 47 cistos, houve perda de seguimento de 3 pacientes (3 cistos). A média de idade foi de 38,2 anos. Na quarta semana após o primeiro procedimento, tivemos cura em 23,4% cistos, 4,3% cistos apresentavam-se palpáveis porém não visíveis e 72,3% cistos se apresentavam palpáveis e visíveis. Os cistos visíveis e palpáveis foram submetidos ao segundo procedimento. Após 24 semanas do primeiro procedimento, 57,4% cistos foram curados e 42,6% cistos apresentaram persistência. CONCLUSÃO: O tratamento do cisto sinovial dorsal do punho com escleroterapia percutânea utilizando Glicose Hipertônica 75%, proporcionou cura de 57,4% após 24 semanas. Nível de Evidência IV, Série de casos.
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Objetivo:identificar os efeitos do método de ventosaterapia no alívio da dor cervical em costureiras de uma confecção do segmento vestuário jeans, na região carbonífera do sul catarinense. Método: trata-se de um estudo quantitativo e longitudinal, realizado no segundo semestre de 2019, com a utilização da ventosaterapia durante oito semanas consecutivas em costureiras de uma empresa da linha têxtil no ramo do jeans, entre 40 e 50 anos, que apresentam cervicalgia. Foi utilizado a escala visual analógica para avaliação da dor.Resultados: aamostra foi composta por mulheres com média de 44,75 ± 3,58 anos, que 100% relataram dores antes da ventosaterapia, sendo 75% na cervical e 37,5% sentia essas dores diariamente. Após ventosaterapia, 50% não apresentou dores, 87,5% relatou não atrapalhar nas atividades diárias. Conclusão: foi observado a redução significativa na dor das costureiras, após utilização de terapia com ventosas.
Objective: to identify the effects of the cupping therapy method in the relief of cervical pain in seamstresses of a clothing industry in the jeans industry, in the carboniferous region of southern Santa Catarina. Method: a quantitative and longitudinal study, carried out in the second semester of 2019, with the use of cupping therapy for eight consecutive weeks in seamstresses of a textile company in the jeans industry, between 40 and 50 years old, who have neck pain. The visual analogue scale was used to assess pain. Results: the sample consisted of women with an average of 44.75 ± 3.58 years, of which 100% reported pain before cupping therapy, 75% in the cervical and 37.5% experienced these pains daily. After cupping therapy, 50% had no pain, 87.5% reported no disturbance on their daily activities. Conclusion: a significant reduction in the pain of the seamstresses was observed, after the use of cupping therapy.
Objetivo: Identificar los efectos dela terapia comventosaen el alivio del dolor de cuello en costureras de una confección en el segmento de ropa de mezclilla, en la región carbonífera del sur de Santa Catarina.Método: se trata de un estudio cuantitativo y longitudinal, realizado en el segundo semestre de 2019, con el uso de la eólica durante ocho semanas consecutivas en costureras de una empresa de línea textil de la industria del jeans, de entre 40 y 50 años, que presentan dolor de cuello. La escala analógica visual se utilizó para evaluar el dolor. Resultados: la muestra estuvo conformada por mujeres con un promedio de 44,75 ± 3,58 años, que el 100% refirió dolor antes de la eólica, el 75% en la cervical y el 37,5% sintió estos dolores diariamente. Después de la terapia de viento, el50% no tuvo dolor, el 87,5% informó que no le molestaban las actividades diarias. Conclusión: se observó una reducción significativa del dolor de las costureras, luego del uso de la terapia con ventosa.
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Succión , Terapias Complementarias , Dolor de CuelloRESUMEN
Introducción: La succión digital se ha descrito como un hábito común en la infancia, pero su persistencia, acompañada de un patrón esqueletal desfavorable ocasiona diversas anomalías. Objetivo: Evaluar los resultados de un programa de intervención educativa en niños de 6 a 11 años con hábito de succión digital, pertenecientes a las escuelas primarias Julio Pérez y Domingo Lence del municipio San Antonio de los Baños. Material y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuasi-experimental. De un universo de 107 niños que practicaban hábitos deletéreos, se seleccionó una muestra de 42 teniendo en cuenta los criterios de inclusión. Las variables analizadas fueron: edad, sexo, nivel de conocimiento, anomalías dentomaxilofaciales y abandono del hábito. Los datos se tomaron de los resultados de la aplicación de un cuestionario. En el análisis de la información se utilizó el porcentaje y se confeccionaron tablas estadísticas y gráfico. Se usaron métodos teóricos, empíricos, estadísticos y el análisis documental. Resultados: Los niños entre 6 y 7 años fueron 47,6 por ciento y el sexo femenino, 73,8 por ciento. Dentro de las anomalías dentomaxilofaciales, la disfunción labial se presentó en 95,2 por ciento y el resalte aumentado en 92,8 por ciento. El 83.3 por ciento de los niños finalizaron con un conocimiento adecuado. El 78,6 por ciento abandonó el hábito. Conclusiones: Predominaron las hembras y el grupo de edad de 6 a 7 años. Las anomalías dentomaxilofaciales más frecuentes fueron la disfunción labial seguido del resalte aumentado. Aumentó el nivel de conocimientos y el abandono del hábito fue elevado(AU)
Introduction: Digital suction has been described as a common habit in childhood, but it can cause several anomalies if it is persistent and accompanied by an unfavorable skeletal pattern. Objective: To evaluate the results of an educational intervention program performed in children aged 6 -11 years with the habit of digital suction who belong to Julio Pérez and Domingo Lence elementary schools, San Antonio de los Baños municipality. Material and Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted. A sample of 42 children was selected from a universe that was made up of 107 children with deleterious habits, keeping in mind inclusion criteria. The variables analyzed included: age, sex, level of knowledge, dental and maxillofacial anomalies and cessation of the habit. The data were taken from the results of the application of a questionnaire. Percentages were used for the analysis of the information and statistical tables and figures were developed. Theoretical, empirical, and statistical methods were used; documentary analysis was also carried out. Results: The condition predominated in children aged 6 - 7 years (47,6 percent) and the female sex (73,8 percent). Among dental and maxillofacial anomalies, labial dysfunction was identified in 95,2 percent of children and augmentation of projection was present in 92,8 percent of the cases. Also, 83.3 percent of children developed an appropriate knowledge and 78,6 percent eradicated the habit. Conclusions: Female children and the age group between 6 and 7 years of age predominated in the study. The most frequent dental and maxillofacial anomalies were labial dysfunction followed by augmentation of projection. The level of knowledge increased and the cessation of the habit was high(AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Niño , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Intervención Educativa Precoz , Succión del Dedo , Ensayos Clínicos Controlados no Aleatorios como Asunto , Grupos de EdadRESUMEN
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the cure rate for dorsal synovial cysts of the wrist with aspiration and percutaneous sclerotherapy using 75% hypertonic glucose. Methods: We enrolled 45 patients older than 18 years with untreated dorsal synovial cysts of the wrist. They underwent percutaneous aspiration and sclerotherapy with 75% hypertonic glucose 75%. A maximum of two procedures were conducted for each cyst at a 4-week interval. We analyzed age, sex, affected side, history of previous trauma, wrist goniometry, grip strength, wrist pain by the visual analogue scale, complications, and hand function questionnaire scores. Results: We evaluated 45 patients (30 female, 15 male, mean age 38.2 years with 47 cysts). Four weeks after the first procedure, 72.3% cysts were palpable and visible. At 24 weeks after the first procedure, 57.4% cysts evolved to cure and 42.6% persisted. Conclusion: Treatment of dorsal synovial cyst of the wrist with aspiration and percutaneous sclerotherapy using 75% hypertonic glucose achieved a 57.4% cure rate after 24 weeks. Level of Evidence IV, Case series
RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o índice de cura do cisto sinovial dorsal do punho, com aspiração e escleroterapia percutânea utilizando glicose hipertônica 75%. Métodos: Foram selecionados pacientes maiores de 18 anos, portadores de cisto sinovial dorsal do punho, sem tratamento prévio. Foram submetidos a aspiração e escleroterapia percutânea com glicose hipertônica 75%. Foi realizado no máximo dois procedimentos em cada cisto, em um intervalo de 4 semanas. Foram analisados idade, gênero, lado acometido, história de trauma prévio, goniometria, força de preensão, dor no punho pela escala visual analógica, complicações e os escores dos questionários funcionais. Resultados: Foram avaliados 45 pacientes com 47 cistos, houve perda de seguimento de 3 pacientes (3 cistos). A média de idade foi de 38,2 anos. Na quarta semana após o primeiro procedimento, tivemos cura em 23,4% cistos, 4,3% cistos apresentavam-se palpáveis porém não visíveis e 72,3% cistos se apresentavam palpáveis e visíveis. Os cistos visíveis e palpáveis foram submetidos ao segundo procedimento. Após 24 semanas do primeiro procedimento, 57,4% cistos foram curados e 42,6% cistos apresentaram persistência. Conclusão: O tratamento do cisto sinovial dorsal do punho com escleroterapia percutânea utilizando Glicose Hipertônica 75%, proporcionou cura de 57,4% após 24 semanas. Nível de Evidência IV, Série de casos
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STUDY OBJECTIVE: To present the first hysteroscopic findings of 2 cases of complete hydatidiform mole (CHM) and partial hydatidiform mole (PHM) within the context of the patients' clinical histories. DESIGN: Presentation of 2 hysteroscopic videos with narration of the intrauterine findings of molar pregnancy (MP) from Rio de Janeiro Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Reference Center. SETTING: MP is characterized by abnormal fertilization that generates 2 clinical syndromes: CHM and PHM [1]. INTERVENTIONS: In the first case, the patient was aged 50 years, and hysteroscopy was indicated to assess abnormal uterine bleeding in the presence of normal serum human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and transvaginal ultrassonography showing an endometrial cavity with heterogeneous content. Hysteroscopy found translucent hydropic structures diagnosed as CHM. The negative hCG value was due to the hook effect (hCG after dilution: 2 240 000 IU/L). In the second case, an 18-year-old patient underwent hysteroscopy to assess the endometrial cavity with retained abortion at 7 weeks in which, during conservative management, the hCG level increased over 4 weeks from 25 000 IU/L to 58 000 IU/L. Hysteroscopy visualized the embryo with its umbilical cord and hydatidiform vesicles diagnosed as PHM. CONCLUSION: MP can be an incidental finding during hysteroscopy for abnormal uterine bleeding or retained abortion [2-4]. Knowing its morphology during hysteroscopy is helpful for the correct management of this uncommon clinical situation. Hysteroscopy as an adjunct diagnostic tool (not as first-line treatment for MP) can be of significant benefit in challenging clinical scenarios. Further studies should assess the possible risk of spreading molar cells into the peritoneal cavity owing to hysteroscopic fluid.
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Mola Hidatiforme , Neoplasias Uterinas , Adolescente , Brasil , Gonadotropina Coriónica , Femenino , Edad Gestacional , Humanos , Mola Hidatiforme/diagnóstico por imagen , Histeroscopía , Embarazo , Neoplasias Uterinas/diagnóstico por imagen , Neoplasias Uterinas/cirugíaRESUMEN
PURPOSE: The gold standard for the diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is a rectal biopsy. The sample may be obtained using a transanal excisional biopsy (TEB) or suction technique. Rectal suction biopsy (RSB) is not a standard procedure in Latin-America. AIM: To evaluate the current practice in rectal biopsy for HD among pediatric surgeons. METHODS: We distributed an online questionnaire among Latin-American pediatric surgeons. RESULTS: One hundred forty-nine pediatric surgeons from 15 countries completed the anonymous survey (71.4% of Latin-American countries), grouped into 81.9% pediatric surgeons; 8.9% pediatric colorectal surgeons, 8.9% trainees, and 1 pediatric colorectal surgeon fellow. 50.4% reported less than 5 new patients with HD per year, 36.2% 5-10 new cases, and 13.4% more than 10. Only 14.1% of surgeons have access to perform a RSB in the diagnostic work-up of patients with suspected HD, 90% in our study perform an TEB under general anesthesia. When we ask if they could perform both procedures in babies up to 6 months, 52.3% indicate that they prefer an RSB, and for patients older than 6 months, 35.4% favor an RSB. Regarding the number of samples obtained performing an TEB, 30.9% get one biopsy, 29.5% two biopsies, and 39.6% three or more samples. Surgeons obtained the most proximal biopsy at a median of 2.3 cm (range 1-4 cm) above the pectinate line. 67.8% of surgeons prescribed antibiotic prophylaxis. Overall, 16.1% experienced complications, including rectal blood loss (n = 18), and rectal perforation (n = 3). The most frequently used staining methods for rectal biopsies are hematoxylin/eosin (87%), calretinin (56, 8%), and acetylcholinesterase (21.9%). CONCLUSIONS: In Latin-America, the accessibility for RSB is limited only 18 out of 149 surgeons have access to rectal suction tool. There is no consensus regarding sample number, site of proximal biopsy, and antibiotics use. The complications associated with the procedure seems to be less than reported with RSB. Therefore, we should standardize this common surgical practice and establish universal guidelines for rectal biopsy procedure (RBP).
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Biopsia/métodos , Enfermedad de Hirschsprung/diagnóstico , Pediatría , Cirujanos , Acetilcolinesterasa , Calbindina 2 , Niño , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos del Sistema Digestivo , Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Perforación Intestinal , América Latina , Masculino , Enfermedades del Recto/patología , Recto/patología , Succión , Encuestas y CuestionariosRESUMEN
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the effects of intraoral pressure on colostrum intake. Methods Healthy women with full-term infants were admitted in the study after birth. Intraoral pressure was detected before and after the mothers' onset of lactation by a pressure sensor during a breastfeeding session. Colostrum intake was measured by weighting the infant before and after breastfeeding. The onset of lactation was confirmed by the mothers' perceptions of sudden breast fullness. Results The newborns' peak sucking pressure was 19.89±7.67kPa before the onset of lactation, dropping to 11.54±4.49kPa after mothers' onset of lactation (p<0.01). The colostrum intake was 4.02±4.26g before the onset of lactation, and 11.09±9.43g after the onset of lactation. Sucking pressure was correlated with the amount of colostrum intake before and after the onset of lactation after adjusting the confounding factors. Conclusions The newborns' intraoral pressure at early stage played a predominant role in colostrum intake. It is recommended to initiate breastfeeding immediately after the birth to take advantages of the active and robust sucking response. It is valuable to understand the importance that the sucking pressure plays in the colostrum intake and active immunity achievement during the first several days after birth.
RESUMO Objetivo Explorar o efeito das pressões intraorais na ingestão de colostro. Métodos Mulheres saudáveis com bebês a termo foram matriculadas após o nascimento. As pressões intraorais foram detectadas antes e após o início da lactação pelas mães através de um sensor de pressão durante uma sessão de amamentação. A ingestão de colostro foi mensurada pelo peso da criança antes e após a amamentação. O início da lactação foi confirmado pela percepção das mães de plenitude súbita da mama. Resultados O pico de pressão de sucção dos recém-nascidos foi de 19,89±7,67kPa antes do início da lactação e caiu para 11,54±4,49kPa após o início da lactação (p<0,01). A ingestão de colostro foi de 4,02±4,26g antes do início da lactação e 11,09±9,43g após o início da lactação. A pressão de sucção foi correlacionada com a quantidade de ingestão de colostro antes e após o início da lactação depois de terem sido feitos ajustes dos fatores de confusão. Conclusão A pressão intraoral dos recém-nascidos no estágio inicial teve um papel predominante na ingestão de colostro. Recomenda-se iniciar a amamentação imediatamente após o nascimento para aproveitar as vantagens da resposta ativa e robusta à sucção. É importante entender a importância que a pressão de sucção desempenha na ingestão de colostro e na conquista da imunidade ativa durante os primeiros dias após o nascimento.