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Horizontal transmission of fluconazole-resistant Candida parapsilosis (FRCP) through healthcare workers' hands has contributed to the occurrence of candidemia outbreaks worldwide. Since the first COVID-19 case in Brazil was detected in early 2020, hospitals have reinforced hand hygiene and disinfection practices to minimize SARS-CoV-2 contamination. However, a Brazilian cardiology center, which shares ICU patients with a cancer center under a FRCP outbreak since 2019, reported an increased FRCP candidemia incidence in May 2020. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate an inter-hospital candidemia outbreak caused by FRCP isolates during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. C. parapsilosis bloodstream isolates obtained from the cancer (n = 35) and cardiology (n = 30) centers in 2020 were submitted to microsatellite genotyping and fluconazole susceptibility testing. The ERG11 gene of all isolates from the cardiology center was sequenced and compared to the corresponding sequences of the FRCP genotype responsible for the cancer center outbreak in 2019. Unprecedentedly, most of the FRCP isolates from the cardiology center presented the same genetic profile and Erg11-Y132F mutation detected in the strain that has been causing the persistent outbreak in the cancer center, highlighting the uninterrupted horizontal transmission of clonal isolates in our hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Abstract Objective: To describe the experience of aeromedical interhospital transport of an adult patient with severe hypoxemic respiratory failure due to SARS-CoV-2, on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Method: This is a case report, guided by the tool Case Report Guidelines, with a descriptive approach. Data were collected from the digital medical record and field notes after the approval by the Institution and the Human Research Ethics Committee. Results: The transport of a critically ill, unstable patient with acute respiratory syndrome 2 on extracorporeal oxygenation was an opportunity for the team to acquire new knowledge. The proper preparation of the fixed-wing aircraft and the profile of the team of specialist nurses contributed to the safety and quality in the three phases of flight: preflight, in-flight and post-flight. Conclusion: Air transport of adults on cardiopulmonary bypass to referral centers, under the care of an experienced multidisciplinary team, can contribute to positive results. The nurses' autonomy, their leadership role and expertise in process management are highlighted. Thus, success was evidenced with the patient's discharge after 45 days from the Intensive Care Unit.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Describir la experiencia del transporte inter hospitalario aeromédico de un paciente adulto, con hipoxia grave por SARS-CoV-2, en uso de membrana de oxigenación extra corpórea. Método: Reporte de caso, guiado por la herramienta Case Report Guidelines, con abordaje descriptivo. Los datos fueron recolectados del historial clínico digital del paciente y de los apuntes de campo tras aprobación hecha por la Institución y por el Comité de Ética e Investigación con Seres Humanos. Resultados: El transporte del paciente en estado grave, instable, con síndrome respiratoria aguda 2 en uso de oxigenación extra corpórea fue una oportunidad para el equipo asimilar nuevos conocimientos. La preparación adecuada de la aeronave de ala fija y el perfil del equipo de enfermeros expertos contribuyeron para realizar con seguridad y calidad las tres etapas del vuelo: antes, durante y después del vuelo. Conclusión: El transporte aéreo de adultos a los centros de referencia en circulación extra corpórea, bajo los cuidados de un equipo con diversos profesionales experientes, puede ser contributivo para los resultados positivos. Se pone de relieve la autonomía de los enfermeros, el rol de liderazgo y la expertise en el manejo de procesos. Para tal, el éxito fue evidenciado por el alta al paciente después de 45 días en Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos.

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever a experiência do transporte inter-hospitalar aeromédico de um paciente adulto, com insuficiência respiratória hipoxêmica grave por SARS-CoV-2, em uso de membrana de oxigenação extracorpórea. Método: Relato de caso, norteado pela ferramenta Case Report Guidelines, com abordagem descritiva. Os dados foram coletados do prontuário digital e do diário de campo após aprovação feita pela Instituição e pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa com Seres Humanos. Resultados: O transporte do paciente em estado crítico, instável, com síndrome respiratória aguda 2 em uso de oxigenação extracorpórea foi uma oportunidade para a equipe assimilar novos conhecimentos. O preparo adequado da aeronave de asa fixa e o perfil da equipe de enfermeiros especialistas contribuíram para realizar com segurança e qualidade as três fases de voo: pré-voo, durante o voo e pós voo. Conclusão: O transporte aéreo de adultos para os centros de referência em circulação extracorpórea, sob os cuidados de uma equipe multiprofissional experiente, pode contribuir para os resultados positivos. Destaca-se a autonomia dos enfermeiros, o papel de liderança e a expertise no gerenciamento de processos. Para tal, o sucesso foi evidenciado pela alta do paciente após 45 dias do Centro de Terapia Intensiva.

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Subarachnoid haemorrhage is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. The aim of the study was to determine predictors of mortality among patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage hospitalized in an Intensive Care Unit. METHODS: This is a retrospective study of patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of our institution during a 7 year period (2009-2015). Data were collected from the Intensive Care Unit computerized database and the patients' chart reviews. RESULTS: We included in the study 107 patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage. A ruptured aneurysm was the cause of subarachnoid haemorrhage in 76 (71%) patients. The overall mortality was 40% (43 patients), and was significantly associated with septic shock, midline shift on CT scan, inter-hospital transfer, aspiration pneumonia and hypernatraemia during the first 72 hours of Intensive Care Unit stay. Multivariate analysis of patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage following an aneurysm rupture revealed that mortality was significantly associated with septic shock and hypernatremia during the first 72 hours of Intensive Care Unit stay, while early treatment of aneurysm (clipping or endovascular coiling) within the first 72 hours was identified as a predictor of a good prognosis. CONCLUSIONS: Transferred patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage had lower survival rates. Septic shock and hypernatraemia were important complications among critically ill patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage and were associated increased mortality.

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Abstract Background and objectives: Subarachnoid hemorrhage is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. The aim of the study was to determine predictors of mortality among patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage hospitalized in an Intensive Care Unit. Methods: This is a retrospective study of patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage admitted to the Intensive of our institution during a 7 year period (2009-2015). Data were collected from the Intensive Care Unit computerized database and the patients' chart reviews. Results: We included in the study 107 patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage. A ruptured aneurysm was the cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage in 76 (71%) patients. The overall mortality was 40% (43 patients), and was significantly associated with septic shock, midline shift on CT scan, inter-hospital transfer, aspiration pneumonia and hypernatraemia during the first 72 hours of Intensive Care Unit stay. Multivariate analysis of patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage following an aneurysm rupture revealed that mortality was significantly associated with septic shock and hypernatremia during the first 72 hours of Intensive Care Unit stay, while early treatment of aneurysm (clipping or endovascular coiling) within the first 72 hours was identified as a predictor of a good prognosis. Conclusions: Transferred patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage had lower survival rates. Septic shock and hypernatraemia were important complications among critically ill patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage and were associated increased mortality.

Resumo Justificativa e objetivos: A hemorragia subaracnoidea é uma causa importante de morbidade e mortalidade. O objetivo do estudo foi determinar os preditivos de mortalidade entre os pacientes com hemorragia subaracnoidea internados em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de pacientes com hemorragia subaracnoidea internados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva de nossa instituição de 2009 a 2015. Os dados foram coletados do banco de dados eletrônico da Unidade de Terapia Intensiva e de revisões dos prontuários dos pacientes. Resultados: Incluímos no estudo 107 pacientes com hemorragia subaracnoidea. A ruptura de aneurisma foi a causa da hemorragia subaracnoidea em 76 pacientes (71%). A mortalidade geral foi de 40% (43 pacientes) e esteve significativamente associada ao choque séptico, desvio da linha média na tomografia computadorizada, transferência inter-hospitalar, pneumonia por aspiração e hipernatremia durante as primeiras 72 horas de internação na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. A análise multivariada dos pacientes com hemorragia subaracnoidea pós-ruptura de aneurisma revelou que a mortalidade esteve significativamente associada ao choque séptico e hipernatremia nas primeiras 72 horas de permanência na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva, enquanto o tratamento precoce do aneurisma (clipagem ou embolização endovascular) nas primeiras 72 horas foi identificado como preditivo de um bom prognóstico. Conclusões: Os pacientes com hemorragia subaracnoidea transferidos apresentaram taxas menores de sobrevivência. Choque séptico e hipernatremia foram complicações importantes entre os pacientes gravemente enfermos com hemorragia subaracnoidea e foram associados ao aumento da mortalidade.

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El traslado aéreo con ECMO es una forma segura y eficaz de trasladar pacientes para obtener mejores opciones terapéuticas. Este caso clínico ilustra la factibilidad, de este modo de apoyo al tratamiento de pacientes críticos, en este caso de una valvulopatía con indicación quirúrgica.

Air transfer of patients on ECMO is a safe mode to allow for treatment of patients located in places with limited resources for intensive care treatments in cardiovascular disease. The present case illustrates the feasibility and conditions required to implement the procedure. The case herein reported was a patient with severe valvular heart disease requiring surgery.

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