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Introducción: la rehabilitación respiratoria (RR) se recomienda en pacientes con fibrosis quística (FQ). Durante la pandemia de COVID-19 los programas de RR debieron cerrarse o migrar a modalidades de telerehabilitación, imponiendo nuevos desafíos a pacientes y equipos de salud. El objetivo de este estudio fue explorar las percepciones de pacientes, padres y profesionales sobre la transición a la telerehabilitación respiratoria durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Método: estudio cualitativo. Se consideraron pacientes con FQ mayores de 8 años. También a padres y equipos de salud. El tamaño muestral se determinó mediante saturación teórica. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas y grupos focales vía Zoom. El análisis de datos se realizó mediante los métodos de codificación abierta y axial. El análisis se realizó utilizando el software Atlas. Ti 7.5.7. Resultados: se incluyó a 4 pacientes adultos, 1 pediátrico y 2 padres, además de 4 profesionales de equipos de salud. Existió una percepción general positiva respecto a la RR y la telerehabilitación. Entre las barreras destacó la falta de equipamiento para la telerehabilitación en domicilio y la organización diaria de los pacientes. Entre los facilitadores destacó la disponibilidad de equipos y redes que permitieran la conectividad y el apoyo familiar. Existió una valoración positiva hacia la continuidad de la telerehabilitación en la etapa post pandémica. Conclusiones: la telerehabilitación fue percibida como una alternativa viable y efectiva, sin embargo, aspectos de la conectividad, disponibilidad de equipamiento y la rutina diaria de los pacientes debe ser considerada a la hora de implementar modalidades telemáticas de atención.

Introduction: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is recommended in patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). During the COVID-19 pandemic, PR programs had to migrate to telerehabilitation modalities, imposing new challenges for patients and health teams. The objective of this study was to explore the perceptions of patients, parents, and professionals regarding the transition to respiratory telerehabilitation experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Qualitative study. Parents and health teams were included in the case of patients with CF over eight years old. Theoretical saturation determined the sample size. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted using the Zoom platform. Data analysis was carried out using open and axial coding methods. The analysis was performed using Atlas Ti software 7.5.7. Results: Four adult patients, one pediatric patient, two parents, and four health team professionals entered the study. There was a positive perception regarding PR and telerehabilitation. Among the barriers, the lack of equipment for telerehabilitation at home and the daily organization of patients stood out. Among the facilitators, the availability of equipment and networks that allowed connectivity and family support stood out. Patients rated the continuity of telerehabilitation in the post-pandemic stage positively. Conclusions: Telerehabilitation was perceived as a viable and effective alternative; however, aspects related to connectivity, availability of equipment, and the daily routine of patients must be considered when implementing telematics care modalities.

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INTRODUCTION: Genetic associations with Alzheimer's disease (AD) age at onset (AAO) could reveal genetic variants with therapeutic applications. We present a large Colombian kindred with autosomal dominant AD (ADAD) as a unique opportunity to discover AAO genetic associations. METHODS: A genetic association study was conducted to examine ADAD AAO in 340 individuals with the PSEN1 E280A mutation via TOPMed array imputation. Replication was assessed in two ADAD cohorts, one sporadic early-onset AD study and four late-onset AD studies. RESULTS: 13 variants had p<1×10-7 or p<1×10-5 with replication including three independent loci with candidate associations with clusterin including near CLU. Other suggestive associations were identified in or near HS3ST1, HSPG2, ACE, LRP1B, TSPAN10, and TSPAN14. DISCUSSION: Variants with suggestive associations with AAO were associated with biological processes including clusterin, heparin sulfate, and amyloid processing. The detection of these effects in the presence of a strong mutation for ADAD reinforces their potentially impactful role.

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Society challenges higher education institutions and their members to generate inclusive communities to enable the full development of all members. This study aims to analyze who is responsible for generating inclusion according to community members from a traditional Chilean University. We carried out qualitative research based on the Grounded Theory. We collected data through focus group and semi-structured Interviews, involving 14 undergraduate students, two post-graduate students, 17 faculty members, five non-teaching staff members, and nine executives officers. All of thembelonging to the three campuses of the University. We analyzed data using ATLAS.ti 7.5.7, using the constant comparison method and reaching an axial codification level. From the data analysis, 25 subcategories emerged, grouped into six categories. Later we organized them under the codification paradigm. Results highlighted the perception of the interaction and influence of the social, institutional, and personal fields in the inclusion phenomenon. Also, that inclusive practices must be a responsibility shared among different educational community members.

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INTRODUCTION: The submaximal tests are used to measure aerobic capacity and correlate with activities of daily living in chronic patients. The 6-min handbike cycle test (6mhct) was created for nonambulatory subjects, but there are no reference values to quantify and classify the cardiorespiratory fitness of children in this condition. OBJECTIVE(S): Generate 6mhct reference values and determine predictive variables in a population of Chilean children between 8 and 13 years old. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study. Sampling for convenience, stratified by age. Evaluation of anthropometric variables, handgrip strength, heart rate (HR), effort perception, and blood pressure were performed, then the 6mhct was applied. Descriptive statistics, Student's t test and Mann-Whitney U test, correlation coefficient, and regression equation were used to estimate the total revolutions by age, being significant p < 0.05. RESULTS: Were evaluated 120 children homogeneously distributed by age. The total revolutions performed by boys and girls were 861.4 ± 102.9 and 771.8 ± 90.2, respectively (p < 0.001). There was a significant correlation between total revolutions and age (r = .52), weight (r = .29), height (r = .46), average  UULL (length of the upper limb) length (r = .44), average handgrip strength (r = .53), peak HR (r = .67), recovery HR (r = .44), and HR reserve (r = .72). The regression equation was established. CONCLUSIONS: These results can be used as preliminary reference values for the 6mhct in Chilean children from 8 to 13 years old. Handgrip strength, age, peak HR, and HR reserve influenced the performance of the 6mhct.

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OBJECTIVE: To determine availability and characteristics of pulmonary rehabilitation programs performed in 2019 in family health centers and hospitals from Chile. METHODOLOGY: A descriptive and retrospective study was designed, considering PR programs operated in 2019. A non-probability and convenience sample was obtained. Availability and characteristics of centers and PR were measured using a questionnaire translated, modified, validated, and sent by email. RESULTS: Out of 80 responses (22.8%), 60% of centers offered PR program, where the lack of time was the greatest barrier. The programs were mainly outpatient, non-personalized, with 10(IQR 4-11) participants, 12 (IQR 12-16) weeks of length, with 2.4 ± 0.6 session/week, and 1 (IQR 1-2) hours/session. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) was the most frequent diagnostic. The programs were mainly comprised of strength training exercises of lower extremity, upper extremity, walking and education. Team was constituted of physiotherapist and physician, with completed training, and directed by a physiotherapist. Modified Borg, MRC dyspnea scale, six-minute walking test and oximetry were used in the assessments. Between 40-80% of patients completed PR, and the major barrier was patient relocated. CONCLUSION: Increasing PR availability, homogenization of exercises and education, prioritization of assessments supported by scientific evidence, and inclusion of follow-up could be useful to improve the access, quality and results of the treatment, considering new models of PR that allow greater access and acceptability.

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ABSTRACT Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that reduces quality of life. Lung transplantation (LTx) is a strategy for end-stage lung disease treatment in CF. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in LTx is effective, however, only one study has determined its effectiveness in children, and most studies have not included CF exclusively. Thus, reports showing components for PR protocols and outcomes not considered in previous studies of PR in LTx due to CF in children are still needed. To report this case, written informed assent and consent of patient and parent were obtained. Ethical Requirement was formally waived by the institution. A 12-year-old patient with CF was referred to PR due to LTx. A general and respiratory training was conducted daily for six months (pre) and two years (post) the transplantation, with the parents' full support. General training included treadmill and cycle ergometer use and upper limbs exercises. Respiratory protocol included inspiratory training and respiratory physical therapy. We observed improvements in pulmonary function, exercise capacity, inspiratory muscle strength, and quality of life, including school functioning, with progress maintenance after 2.5 years of continuous intervention. This case presents a PR protocol pre- and post-LTx with good long-term results. These components for treatment protocols and outcomes may be useful to consider in clinical interventions or future investigations.

RESUMO Fibrose cística (FC) é uma doença genética que reduz a qualidade de vida. O transplante pulmonar (LTx) é uma estratégia para o tratamento de doenças pulmonares em fase terminal na FC. A reabilitação pulmonar (PR) no LTx é eficaz, porém apenas um estudo determinou sua eficácia em crianças, e outros estudos não incluíram a FC exclusivamente. Portanto, relatórios que mostram componentes para protocolos e resultados de RP, não considerados em estudos anteriores de RP em LTx devido à FC em crianças, ainda são necessários. Assim, descreve-se o caso de um paciente de 12 anos com FC encaminhado para RP devido à LTx. Foi obtido o consentimento informado e por escrito do paciente e dos pais. O requisito ético foi formalmente renunciado pela instituição. Um treinamento geral e respiratório foi realizado por seis meses antes e dois anos após a LTx, diariamente, com total apoio dos pais. O treinamento geral incluiu esteira, cicloergômetro e exercícios para os membros superiores. O protocolo respiratório incorporou treinamento inspiratório e fisioterapia respiratória. Foram observadas melhorias na função pulmonar, capacidade de exercício, força muscular inspiratória e qualidade de vida, incluindo o funcionamento escolar, com manutenção dos avanços após 2,5 anos de intervenção contínua. O caso apresenta um protocolo de RP pré e pós-LTx com bons resultados a longo prazo. Os componentes para protocolos de tratamento e resultados encontrados podem ser úteis para intervenções clínicas ou investigações futuras.

RESUMEN La fibrosis quística (FQ) es una enfermedad genética que reduce la calidad de vida de los afectados. El trasplante de pulmón (LTx) es una estrategia para el tratamiento de enfermedades pulmonares en fase terminal en FQ. La rehabilitación pulmonar (RP) en el LTx es eficaz, aunque solo un estudio evaluó su eficacia en niños, y otros estudios no han tratado exclusivamente de FQ. Por lo tanto, se necesitan informes que contengan elementos de los protocolos y de los resultados de RP y que no habían sido considerados en los estudios anteriores sobre RP en LTx por FQ pediátrica. Así se describe el caso del paciente de 12 años de edad con FQ que fue remitido a RP debido a LTx. Para ello, se obtuvieron el consentimiento informado y el consentimiento por escrito del paciente y sus padres. La institución renunció formalmente a los requisitos éticos. Se realizó entrenamiento general y respiratorio durante seis meses antes de LTx y dos años después de LTx, diariamente, con apoyo de los padres. El entrenamiento general incluyó cinta de correr, cicloergómetro y ejercicios para extremidades superiores. El protocolo respiratorio incluía entrenamiento inspiratorio y fisioterapia respiratoria. Se observaron mejorías en la función pulmonar, capacidad de ejercicio, fuerza muscular inspiratoria y calidad de vida del participante, incluida en la limitación de actividades, con mantenimiento de los logros tras 2,5 años de la intervención continua. El caso del estudio presentó un protocolo de RP pre- y post-LTx con buenos resultados a largo plazo. Estos elementos de los protocolos de tratamiento y los resultados encontrados pueden ser útiles en las intervenciones clínicas o en futuras investigaciones.

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The EPInfant scale was developed to quantify perceived exertion (PE) during exercise in children and adolescents. OBJECTIVE: to determine the criterion validity of the EPInfant scale in children in the estimation and production paradigm considering oxygen consumption (VO2) as the reference standard. SUBJECTS AND METHOD: Twenty healthy boys, aged 9.8 ± 1.5 years, were selected. They all performed an incremental shuttle walking test (ISWT) followed by a perceptual regulated-exercise test (PRET). VO2 and heart rate (HR) were recorded during both exercise tests. Average VO2 and HR values were considered as a perceptual reproduction test (PRT). EPInfant's validity in estimating the exercise intensity was evaluated by regression analysis between VO2, HR, and PE during ISWT and PRET. RESULTS: All regression analysis models showed a robust positive relationship between PE and benchmarks (r2 > 0.90). The intraclass correlation coefficient for VO2 and HR was 0.89 (0.70 to 0.96) and 0.64 (0.08 to 0.86), respectively. Low mean discordance for VO2 and HR was observed in the Bland-Altman analysis. CONCLUSION: The EPInfant scale presented adequate criterion validity for estimating and regulating running exercise intensity in boys between 8 and 12 years.

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Introducción: La pandemia por COVID-19 obligó a los gobiernos a implementar medidas de restricción social para proteger la salud de la población, afectando la calidad de vida de las personas, especialmente en grupos vulnerables como los niños, niñas y adolescentes (NNA). El objetivo de esta revisión sistemática (RS) fue evaluar el efecto de las medidas de restricción sobre la actividad física (AF) y conducta sedentaria (CS) de los NNA. Adicionalmente, se exploraron posibles factores determinantes de estos cambios. Métodos: Se realizó una RS, utilizando tres bases de datos. Se incluyeron estudios observacionales en donde se hubiera analizado la AF y CS de los participantes, utilizando cualquier método de evaluación. Dos investigadores analizaron los estudios, extrajeron los datos y evaluaron la calidad metodológica de los artículos primarios. El metaanálisis se realizó utilizando el modelo de efectos aleatorios, considerando un valor p < 0,05 como estadísticamente significativo. Resultados: Se incluyeron 19 artículos, con una muestra total de 15.095 NNA. La mayoría de los estudios reveló una reducción de la AF y un incremento de la CS en los sujetos, durante los confinamientos por COVID-19. El metaanálisis mostró una caída en la AF total, la AF moderada a vigorosa y un incremento del tiempo de sedentarismo. Diversos factores biodemográficos, familiares y ambientales exacerbaron las variaciones en la AF y la CS de los NNA. Conclusión: Las medidas de restricción aplicadas durante pandemia por COVID-19 redujo la AF e incrementó la CS de los NNA. Factores biodemográficos, familiares y ambientales determinaron estas variaciones.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic forced governments to implement social restriction measures to protect the health of the population, affecting the quality of life of people, especially in vulnerable groups, such as children and adolescents (CA). The objective of this systematic review (SR) was to evaluate the effect of restriction measures on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) of CA. Additionally, possible determining factors of these changes were explored. Methods: An SR was carried out, using three databases. Observational studies were included in which the PA and SB of the participants were analyzed, using any evaluation method. Two investigators analyzed the studies, extracted data, and assessed the methodological quality of the primary articles. The meta-analysis was performed using the random effects model, considering a value of p < 0.05 as statistically significant. Results: 19 articles were included, with a total sample of 15,095 subjects. Most studies revealed a reduction in PA and an increase in SB in subjects during COVID-19 lockdowns. The meta-analysis showed a drop in total PA, moderate to vigorous PA, and an increase in sedentary time. Various biodemographic, family and environmental factors exacerbated the variations in the PA and SB of the CA. Conclusion: The restriction measures applied during the COVID-19 pandemic reduced the PA and increased the SB of the CA. Biodemographic, family and environmental factors determined these variations.

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INTRODUCTION: During the last century, the inclusion of all kinds of diversity became a social imperative in all social spaces but above all in some institutions such as the educational ones. Among these, inclusion has been least studied in the tertiary education organizations. This communication proposes and evaluates the psychometric properties of a new instrument, named Inclusive Management in Tertiary Institutions Scale (IMTIS), to assess inclusive management in universities. METHOD: The researchers used a quantitative research model through survey. We based on the Index for Inclusion to design the IMTIS. We first submitted it to the assessment of experts. Then we applied the resulting version in an online survey including a sample of 1557 students from two universities and 121 different undergraduate careers. A panel of experts judged the content validity of the instrument. Participants answered the IMTIS after informed consent. We used confirmatory factor analysis to assess the construct validity of the instrument. We also evaluated the reliability of the measurements. RESULTS: From a kit of 33 originally proposed items, we obtained a version of 22 items with CVR between 0.60 and 1.00, and a IVC = 0.78. The confirmatory factor analysis showed that the six-factor solution had a better adjustment than the one and three factors solutions (RMSEA = 0.059; CFI = 0.947; TLI = 0.937). The McDonald ω coefficients were between 0.864 and 0.922. CONCLUSION: The results deliver evidence that supports the validity and reliability of the IMTIS measurements to carry out research and diagnosis of inclusive management in higher education institutions.

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Heart rate variability (HRV) corresponds to variations in heart rate or beat-beat time interval. This parameter reflects the status of the autonomic mechanisms of cardiovascular control, which may be influenced by changes characteristic of the life cycle of people, sedentary lifestyle, and various disease processes that directly or indirectly generate changes in the HRV and shift the autonomic balance, either towards greater sympathetic or parasympathetic influence on the heart. These antecedents support the use of HRV indices for the diagnosis and monitoring of various nosological entities in adults. However, there has been limited progress in the study of temporal variations in heart rhythm in the pediatric population. This article aims to describe the physiological and technical aspects of HRV in the pediatric population to provide a background that allows optimizing the application of these parameters in this age group.

La variabilidad del ritmo cardíaco (VRC) corresponde a las variaciones temporales de la frecuencia cardíaca o del intervalo latido-latido. Este parámetro refleja el estado de los mecanismos autonómicos de control cardiovascular. Los cambios propios del ciclo vital de las personas, el sedentarismo y diversos procesos de enfermedad han mostrado inducir cambios en la VRC y desplazar el balance autonómico hacia una mayor influencia simpática o parasimpática sobre el corazón. Estos antecedentes apoyan el uso de los índices de VRC para el diagnóstico y seguimiento de diversas entidades nosológicas en el adulto. Sin embargo, en la población pediátrica ha existido un limitado avance en el estudio de las variaciones temporales del ritmo cardíaco. Este artículo tiene por objetivo describir los aspectos fisiológicos y técnicos de la VRC en población pediátrica. El propósito es aportar antecedentes que permitan optimizar la aplicación de estos parámetros en este grupo etario.

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INTRODUCCIÓN: El tabaquismo continúa siendo un problema sanitario en población universitaria y profesionales de la salud. Los kinesiólogos participan en la implementación de programas orientados a la prevención y cese del tabaquismo en la comunidad. El objetivo de este estudio fue explorar la prevalencia de tabaquismo y actitudes sobre consumo de tabaco en estudiantes de kinesiología. MÉTODOS: Estudio de corte transversal realizado en estudiantes de Kinesiología de Concepción (Chile), durante los años 2017 y 2018. Se determinó la conducta y actitudes sobre tabaquismo. Mediante regresión logística se determinó la asociación entre la conducta fumadora y las actitudes sobre tabaquismo. Se consideró un valor de p < 0,05 como estadísticamente significativo. RESULTADOS: Se contestaron 554 cuestionarios. El 57,8% de los estudiantes encuestados declaró no haber fumado nunca, 13 % no haber fumado los últimos 6 meses y 29,4% declaró ser fumador actual. Por su parte, el 99,5% expresó algún grado de acuerdo con que fumar es perjudicial para la salud, lo cual se relacionó con la conducta fumadora (p < 0,0002). En relación a actitudes sobre tabaquismo, comparado a los no fumadores, los fumadores actuales presentan mayor probabilidad de mostrar desacuerdo o indiferencia respecto a actitudes positivas sobre tabaquismo. Principalmente en aquellas acciones que restringen su consumo, venta y divulgación (OR ponderado = 2,43; 95%IC 2,02 - 2,92). CONCLUSIONES: La prevalencia de tabaquismo en estudiantes de Kinesiología de Concepción es del 29,2%. Los estudiantes fumadores expresan una menor aprobación relacionada a intervenciones, actitudes y consecuencias del tabaquismo para la salud comparada con los no fumadores.

INTRODUCTION: Notwithstanding control policies, smoking continues to be a health problem in university students and health professionals, who are responsible for implementing programs oriented to prevention and cessation of smoking in the community. The objective of this study was to explore the prevalence of smoking and attitudes about smoking in physical therapy students. METHODS: Cross-sectional study carried out in students of physical therapy from three universities of Concepción city (Chile), during the years 2017 and 2018. Behavior and attitudes about smoking were evaluated. Association between smoking behavior and attitudes about smoking was determined by logistic regression. A p value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: 554 questionnaires were answered. 57.8% of respondents had never smoked, 13.0% had not smoked in the last 6 months and 29.4% were current smokers. Moreover 99.5% of respondents stated some degree of agreement that smoking is harmful to health, which was related to smoking behavior (p < 0.0002). In relation to attitudes about smoking, compared to non-smokers, current smokers have a greater chance of showing disagreement or indifference regarding positive attitudes about smoking. Mainly in those actions that restrict tobacco consumption, sale and disclosure (weighted OR = 2.43, 95% CI 2.02 - 2.92). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of current smoking in physical therapy students from Concepcion city is 29.2%. Smoking students express lower approval related to interventions, attitudes and consequences of smoking for health compared with non-smokers.

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INTRODUCTION: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the world. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) reduces COPD hospitalisations, although its use is low. Telerehabilitation is effective; however, in Chile the development of remote PR technology is incipient. Therefore, the aim of the study was to validate conceptual aspects of an innovative remote PR solution for COPD. METHODS: This mixed study used a nonprobabilistic sample of PR professionals and people with COPD (PwCOPD) from Santiago. The perception of a conceptual solution for PR through a semi-structured interview was determined. Professionals were also asked about willingness to use technology using a questionnaire designed and validated in 75 professionals in this study. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee and data were collected after informed consent. RESULTS: Twenty-two participants were recruited, of which 14 were professionals and eight were PwCOPD. Among professionals and patients, the willingness to use the solution is positive because it would reduce visits and improve self-management, although it should include a remote/in-person combination, training, and user-friendly interface. Most of the professionals were willing to use technology for pulmonary rehabilitation. CONCLUSIONS: The development of telehealth technologies should consider the expectations of patients and professionals and may incorporate elements of persuasive technologies in the design. The results could contribute to the development of digital solutions for remote PR in PwCOPD.

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Introducción: Los pacientes hospitalizados con altas dependencias tecnológicas respiratorias son cada vez más frecuentes y generan largas estadías en unidades de cuidados intensivos. Las estrategias que mitiguen su impacto han sido escasamente descritas. Objetivo: Describir 6 años de experiencia de una Unidad de Ventilación Mecánica Prolongada Pediátrica.Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo. Se incluyeron todos los niños ingresados a la Unidad entre 10-2012 y 12-2018. Se realizó estadística descriptiva e inferencial, analizando tiempos de hospitalización y reingresos. Se compararon distintas variables según tipo de patología y ventilación mecánica.Resultados: 113 pacientes registraron 310 ingresos a la Unidad. Edad de ingreso: 2,2 años (0,6-8,8); varones: el 60,2 %. Patologías: enfermedad neuromuscular (el 22,1 %), enfermedad pulmonar crónica (el 20,4 %), daño neurológico (el 34,5 %), obstrucción de vía aérea superior (el 9,7 %), cardiopatía (el 3,5 %), síndrome de Down (el 9,7 %). Se utilizaron 10 507 días/cama; con índice ocupacional del 92,6 %, el 54,8 % de traslados a la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos y el 66,1 % de reingresos. Hospitalización media: 16 días (6,5-49,0); diferencias en edad de ingreso según patologías (p = 0,032). Hubo más reingresos en niños con daño neurológico y síndrome de Down (p = 0,004). Los niños con asistencia ventilatoria invasiva presentaron más días de hospitalización (p < 0,001) y reingresos (p < 0,001).Conclusión: El índice ocupacional fue superior al 90 %; permitió mayor disponibilidad de camas intensivas y egresar a todos los pacientes. Los niños con asistencia ventilatoria invasiva se hospitalizaron más tiempo y reingresaron más

Introduction: Hospitalized patients with high respiratory technology dependency are increasingly common and result in lengthy stays in intensive care units. Strategies mitigating its impact have been scarcely described.Objective: To describe a 6-year experience in a Pediatric Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation Unit.Methods: Retrospective study. All children admitted to the unit between October 2012 and December 2018 were included. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used, analyzing lengths of stay and readmissions. Different outcome measures were compared according to the type of pathology and mechanical ventilation.Results: A total of 113 patients had 310 admissions to the unit. Age at admission: 2.2 years (0.6-8.8); males: 60.2 %. Pathologies: neuromuscular disease (22.1 %), chronic lung disease (20.4 %), neurological damage (34.5 %), upper airway obstruction (9.7 %), heart disease (3.5 %), Down syndrome (9.7 %). A total of 10 507 bed-days were used; with a 92.6 % occupancy rate, 54.8 % of transfers to the intensive care unit, and 66.1 % of readmissions. Mean length of stay: 16 days (6.5-49.0); differences in age at admission observed by pathology (p = 0.032). More readmissions were observed in children with neurological damage and Down syndrome (p = 0.004). Children with invasive ventilation were observed to have a longer length of stay (p < 0.001) and more readmissions (p < 0.001).Conclusion: The occupancy rate at the PMVU was over 90 %, which allowed more available intensive care beds and discharging all patients. Children with invasive ventilation had a longer length of stay and more readmissions.

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INTRODUCTION: Hospitalized patients with high respiratory technology dependency are increasingly common and result in lengthy stays in intensive care units. Strategies mitigating its impact have been scarcely described. OBJECTIVE: To describe a 6-year experience in a Pediatric Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation Unit. METHODS: Retrospective study. All children admitted to the unit between October 2012 and December 2018 were included. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used, analyzing lengths of stay and readmissions. Different outcome measures were compared according to the type of pathology and mechanical ventilation. RESULTS: A total of 113 patients had 310 admissions to the unit. Age at admission: 2.2 years (0.6-8.8); males: 60.2 %. PATHOLOGIES: neuromuscular disease (22.1 %), chronic lung disease (20.4 %), neurological damage (34.5 %), upper airway obstruction (9.7 %), heart disease (3.5 %), Down syndrome (9.7 %). A total of 10 507 bed-days were used; with a 92.6 % occupancy rate, 54.8 % of transfers to the intensive care unit, and 66.1 % of readmissions. Mean length of stay: 16 days (6.5- 49.0); differences in age at admission observed by pathology (p = 0.032). More readmissions were observed in children with neurological damage and Down syndrome (p = 0.004). Children with invasive ventilation were observed to have a longer length of stay (p < 0.001) and more readmissions (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The occupancy rate at the PMVU was over 90 %, which allowed more available intensive care beds and discharging all patients. Children with invasive ventilation had a longer length of stay and more readmissions.

Introducción: Los pacientes hospitalizados con altas dependencias tecnológicas respiratorias son cada vez más frecuentes y generan largas estadías en unidades de cuidados intensivos. Las estrategias que mitiguen su impacto han sido escasamente descritas. Objetivo: Describir 6 años de experiencia de una Unidad de Ventilación Mecánica Prolongada Pediátrica. Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo. Se incluyeron todos los niños ingresados a la Unidad entre 10-2012 y 12-2018. Se realizó estadística descriptiva e inferencial, analizando tiempos de hospitalización y reingresos. Se compararon distintas variables según tipo de patología y ventilación mecánica. Resultados: 113 pacientes registraron 310 ingresos a la Unidad. Edad de ingreso: 2,2 años (0,6-8,8); varones: el 60,2 %. Patologías: enfermedad neuromuscular (el 22,1 %), enfermedad pulmonar crónica (el 20,4 %), daño neurológico (el 34,5 %), obstrucción de vía aérea superior (el 9,7 %), cardiopatía (el 3,5 %), síndrome de Down (el 9,7 %). Se utilizaron 10 507 días/cama; con índice ocupacional del 92,6 %, el 54,8 % de traslados a la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos y el 66,1 % de reingresos. Hospitalización media: 16 días (6,5-49,0); diferencias en edad de ingreso según patologías (p = 0,032). Hubo más reingresos en niños con daño neurológico y síndrome de Down (p = 0,004). Los niños con asistencia ventilatoria invasiva presentaron más días de hospitalización (p < 0,001) y reingresos (p < 0,001). Conclusión: El índice ocupacional fue superior al 90 %; permitió mayor disponibilidad de camas intensivas y egresar a todos los pacientes. Los niños con asistencia ventilatoria invasiva se hospitalizaron más tiempo y reingresaron más.

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Chronic nicotine exposure may increase cardiovascular risk by impairing the cardiac autonomic function. Besides, physical exercise (PE) has shown to improve cardiovascular health. Thus, we aimed to investigate the effects of PE on baroreflex sensitivity (BRS), heart rate variability (HRV), and sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) in chronically nicotine-exposed rats. Male Wistar rats were assigned to four independent groups: Control (treated with saline solution), Control+Ex (treated with saline and submitted to treadmill training), Nicotine (treated with Nicotine), and Nicotine+Ex (treated with nicotine and submitted to treadmill training). Nicotine (1 mg·kg-1) was administered daily for 28 consecutive days. PE consisted of running exercise (60%-70% of maximal aerobic capacity) for 45 min, 5 days per week, for 4 weeks. At the end of the protocol, cardiac BRS, HRV, renal SNA (rSNA), and renal BRS were assessed. Nicotine treatment decreased absolute values of HRV indexes, increased low frequency/high frequency ratio of HRV, reduced the bradycardic and sympatho-inhibitory baroreceptor reflex responses, and reduced the rSNA. PE effectively restored time-domain HRV indexes, the bradycardic and sympatho-inhibitory reflex responses, and the rSNA in chronic nicotine-treated rats. PE was effective in preventing the deterioration of time-domain parameters of HRV, arterial baroreceptor dysfunction, and the rSNA after nicotine treatment.

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