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Abstract Introduction The newborn hearing screening (NHS) test aims the early diagnostic of hearing deficits that may also harm the full development of communication and learning of the affected child. Objective Trace the clinical and epidemiological profile of children born between July 2016 and July 2019; in addition to the outcome of the NHSs and factors related to failure in the hearing tests at a maternity of a tertiary hospital in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods The present is a cross-sectional study. A census of those born in the period defined for study was performed and a script was developed for the review of medical records, based on the literature. Results The sample can be considered homogeneous in relation to gender and age. The pregnant women had an average of 30.9 years. There were 30 neonates (1.9%) that did not undergo NHS. New evaluations were required in 288 patients (18.2%). Finally, 24 (1.5% of the population) remained with insufficient results in the retest. The following variables achieved statistical relevance with higher failure rates in tests and/or retests: natural delivery (p = 0.007), arterial hypertension present (p = 0.002), use of hydralazine (p = 0.038), and use of dipyrone in the test (p = 0.041) and retest (p = 0.003). Younger mothers had higher levels of normality in the test (p = 0.003) and retest (p = 0.161). The correlations between the other variables and the outcomes were not statistically significant. Conclusion False positives (62.8%) in the first test showed a value higher than the ideal goal; those who did not undergo the NHS (1.9%) and who needed evaluation by a specialist, due to failure in the retest (1.5%), are within the quality goals defined by the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) in 2007.

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INTRODUCTION: SAPHO syndrome is defined as the association of a group of rare sterile osteoarticular disorders and inflammatory skin diseases whose etiology, although not yet determined, probably involves genetic, immunological and infectious mechanisms. The recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, an inflammatory disease, can be associated with this syndrome even as a single event. CASE REPORT: A case of a young female patient, with a definite diagnosis of SAPHO and an inflammatory mandibular atypical disease for which therapeutic options with immunosuppressants were being used, is reported. The adverse evolution of the clinical conditions led to the hypothesis that the patient suffered from associated mandibular odontogenic bacterial osteomyelitis. The extraction of all teeth was recommended. After our evaluation, we recommended a conservative treatment, and after 2 months of treatment with an endovenous antibiotic, the patient showed improvement of clinical and laboratory results. CONCLUSION: Early diagnosis is necessary to avoid successive and unnecessary tooth loss in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis mandibular.

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Abstract Introduction: Although the incidence of Deep Cervical Abscess (DCA) has decreased mainly for the availability of antibiotics, this infection still occurs with considerable frequency and can be associated with high morbidity and mortality. Objective: This study aimed to present our clinical-surgical experience with deep neck abscesses. Methods: A retrospective study analyzed 101 patients diagnosed with deep neck abscesses caused by multiple etiologies, assisted at a medical school hospital during 6 years. One hundred one patients were included and 27 (26.7%) were younger than 18 years old (the children group), 74 patients (73.3%) were older than 18 years old (the adults group). The following clinical features were analyzed and compared: age, gender, clinical symptoms, leukocyte count, the affected cervical area, lifestyle habits, antibiotic therapy, comorbidities, etiology, bacterial culture, time of hospitalization, the need of tracheostomy and complications. Results: There was predominance in the male gender (55.5%) and young people (mean age 28.1 years). All of the 51 patients with associated disease comorbidity were adults. The most frequent etiologies were bacterial tonsillitis (31.68%) and odontogenic infections (23.7%). The most common cervical areas affected were the peritonsillar (26.7%), submandibular/mouth floor (22.7%) and parapharyngeal spaces (18.8%). In children group, the site most commonly involved was the peritonsillar space (10 patients, 37%). In adults group, the site most commonly involved was multispace (31 patients, 41.8%). Streptococcus pyogenes (23.3%) was the most common microorganism present. Amoxicillin associated with clavulanate (82.1%) was the more used antibiotic. The main complications of abscesses were septic shock (16.8%), pneumonia (10.8%) and mediastinitis (1.98%). Tracheostomy was necessary in 16.8% of patients. The mortality rate was 1.98%. Conclusion: The clinical features and severity of DCA varied according to different age groups, perhaps due to the location of the infection and a higher incidence of comorbidity in adults. Thus, DCA in adults is more facile to have multispace involvement and lead to complications and seems to be more serious than that in children.

Resumo Introdução: Embora a incidência dos abscessos cervicais profundos (ACP) tenha diminuído, principalmente pela disponibilidade dos antibióticos, essa infecção ainda ocorre com frequência considerável e pode estar associada a alta morbidade e mortalidade. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo apresentar nossa experiência clínico-cirúrgica com os abcessos cervicais profundos. Método: Um estudo retrospectivo realizado em um hospital universitário analisou 101 pacientes, durante seis anos, diagnosticados com abscessos cervicais profundos causados por múltiplas etiologias. Foram incluídos 101 pacientes, sendo que 27 (26,7%) tinham menos de 18 anos (grupo das crianças) e 74 (73,3%) tinham mais de 18 anos (grupo dos adultos). As seguintes características clínicas foram analisadas e comparadas: idade, sexo, sintomas clínicos, área cervical acometida, hábitos de vida, antibioticoterapia, comorbidades, etiologia, cultura bacteriana, tempo de internação, necessidade de traqueotomia e complicações. Resultados: Houve predominância do sexo masculino (55,5%) e de jovens (idade média de 28,1 anos). Todos os 51 pacientes com comorbidade associada eram adultos. As etiologias mais frequentes foram tonsilite bacteriana (31,68%) e infecções odontogênicas (23,7%). As áreas cervicais acometidas mais comuns foram a peritonsilar (26,7%), submandibular/assoalho da boca (22,7%) e os espaços parafaríngeos (18,8%). No grupo das crianças, o local mais comumente envolvido foi o espaço peritonsilar (10 pacientes, 37%). No grupo dos adultos, houve predomínio de acometimento de múltiplos espaços cervicais (31 pacientes, 41,8%). Streptococcus pyogenes foi o microrganismo presente mais comum (23,3%). A amoxicilina associada ao clavulanato foi o antibiótico mais usado (82,1%). As principais complicações dos abscessos foram choque séptico (16,8%), pneumonia (10,8%) e mediastinite (1,98%). A traqueostomia foi necessária em 16,8% dos pacientes. A taxa de mortalidade foi de 1,98%. Conclusão: As características clínicas e a gravidade dos ACP variam de acordo com as diferentes faixas etárias, possivelmente devido à localização da infecção e à maior incidência de comorbidades em adultos. Assim, o ACP em adultos acomete mais facilmente múltiplos espaços, apresenta mais complicações e parece ser também mais grave do que em crianças.

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INTRODUCTION: Although the incidence of Deep Cervical Abscess (DCA) has decreased mainly for the availability of antibiotics, this infection still occurs with considerable frequency and can be associated with high morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to present our clinical-surgical experience with deep neck abscesses. METHODS: A retrospective study analyzed 101 patients diagnosed with deep neck abscesses caused by multiple etiologies, assisted at a medical school hospital during 6 years. One hundred one patients were included and 27 (26.7%) were younger than 18 years old (the children group), 74 patients (73.3%) were older than 18 years old (the adults group). The following clinical features were analyzed and compared: age, gender, clinical symptoms, leukocyte count, the affected cervical area, lifestyle habits, antibiotic therapy, comorbidities, etiology, bacterial culture, time of hospitalization, the need of tracheostomy and complications. RESULTS: There was predominance in the male gender (55.5%) and young people (mean age 28.1 years). All of the 51 patients with associated disease comorbidity were adults. The most frequent etiologies were bacterial tonsillitis (31.68%) and odontogenic infections (23.7%). The most common cervical areas affected were the peritonsillar (26.7%), submandibular/mouth floor (22.7%) and parapharyngeal spaces (18.8%). In children group, the site most commonly involved was the peritonsillar space (10 patients, 37%). In adults group, the site most commonly involved was multispace (31 patients, 41.8%). Streptococcus pyogenes (23.3%) was the most common microorganism present. Amoxicillin associated with clavulanate (82.1%) was the more used antibiotic. The main complications of abscesses were septic shock (16.8%), pneumonia (10.8%) and mediastinitis (1.98%). Tracheostomy was necessary in 16.8% of patients. The mortality rate was 1.98%. CONCLUSION: The clinical features and severity of DCA varied according to different age groups, perhaps due to the location of the infection and a higher incidence of comorbidity in adults. Thus, DCA in adults is more facile to have multispace involvement and lead to complications and seems to be more serious than that in children.

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INTRODUCTION: Hyperacusis can be defined as a manifestation of an increased of central auditory pathways gain and can be considered a pre-tinnitus state. In some cases tinnitus can be caused by such increased gain. AIM: To evaluate the prevalence of hyperacusis in patients with tinnitus and its relation to the annoyance of tinnitus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective study with patients from the neurotology service complaining of tinnitus in the first consultation were submitted to clinical evaluation, a questionnaire and audiological evaluation of tinnitus and hyperacusis. The degree of annoyance of tinnitus and hyperacusis was measured using a visual analog scale. RESULTS: We analyzed medical records of 309 patients, 169 (54.7%) females and 140 (45.3%) males. The mean age was 53 years. The median degree of tinnitus annoyance was 7. Hyperacusis was present in 57 (18.4%) patients, with a median degree of 5. The degree of annoyance due to tinnitus patients with hyperacusis was similar to that of patients without hyperacusis. CONCLUSION: Hyperacusis was present in 18.4% of patients with tinnitus. The degree of annoyance due to tinnitus had no correlation with the presence of hyperacusis.

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Introdução: A hiperacusia pode ser definida como uma manifestação de ganho central aumentado das vias auditivas, compreendida como um estado pré-zumbido. Em alguns casos, o zumbido pode ser secundário a esse ganho aumentado. Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência da hiperacusia em pacientes com zumbido e sua associação com o incômodo do zumbido. Materiais e métodos: Estudo retrospectivo envolvendo pacientes do ambulatório de otoneurologia com queixa principal de zumbido que foram submetidos a avaliação clínica, audiológica e a questionário de avaliação da hiperacusia e do zumbido. O grau de incômodo da hiperacusia e do zumbido foi classificado utilizando a Escala Visual Analógica. Resultados: Foram analisados prontuários de 309 pacientes, 169 (54,7%) do sexo feminino e 140 (45,3%) do sexo masculino, com idade média de 53 anos. O grau de incômodo do zumbido apresentou mediana de sete. A hiperacusia esteve presente em 57 (18,4%) pacientes, com mediana de grau de incômodo de cinco. O grau de incômodo pelo zumbido nos pacientes com hiperacusia foi semelhante ao dos pacientes sem hiperacusia. Conclusão: A hiperacusia esteve presente em 18,4% dos pacientes com zumbido. O grau de incômodo do zumbido não teve correlação com a presença da hiperacusia. .

Introduction: Hyperacusis can be defined as a manifestation of an increased of central auditory pathways gain and can be considered a pre-tinnitus state. In some cases tinnitus can be caused by such increased gain. Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of hyperacusis in patients with tinnitus and its relation to the annoyance of tinnitus. Materials and methods: Retrospective study with patients from the neurotology service complaining of tinnitus in the first consultation were submitted to clinical evaluation, a questionnaire and audiological evaluation of tinnitus and hyperacusis. The degree of annoyance of tinnitus and hyperacusis was measured using a visual analog scale. Results: We analyzed medical records of 309 patients, 169 (54.7%) females and 140 (45.3%) males. The mean age was 53 years. The median degree of tinnitus annoyance was 7. Hyperacusis was present in 57 (18.4%) patients, with a median degree of 5. The degree of annoyance due to tinnitus patients with hyperacusis was similar to that of patients without hyperacusis. Conclusion: Hyperacusis was present in 18.4% of patients with tinnitus. The degree of annoyance due to tinnitus had no correlation with the presence of hyperacusis. .

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Introdução: A cirurgia conservadora do dorso nasal baseiasena aplicação dos princípios de Cottle. O termo S.P.A.R.(Reposicionamento e Ajuste do Septo Piramidal), visa àconservação do dorso nasal sem que haja desinserção dacartilagem nasal lateral superior do septo nasal, ao contrário darinoplastia clássica. Objetivo: Descrição da técnica cirúrgicado SPAR. Método: Descrever os passos cirúrgicos utilizados erealizar revisão de literatura sobre os tratamentos cirúrgicos paratratamento do dorso nasal. Resultados: Descrição da técnicacirúrgica conservadora do dorso nasal pelo S.P.A.R. Discussão:Trata-se de uma forma de rinoplastia menos invasiva, porém nãomenos efetiva, não sendo necessárias técnicas adicionais parareconstrução nasal, além da preservação de estruturas essenciaisnasais. Trata-se de uma alternativa do tratamento em relaçãoàs técnicas tradicionais. Conclusão: É uma evolução do pushdown e das demais cirurgias conservadoras, tornando se umatécnica mais moderna e pode ser indicada para a maior partedos tipos nasais. São necessários mais estudos, principalmentecomparativos, que mostrem o seguimento tardio, sequelas,complicações e seus resultados em longo prazo. Palavraschave:septo nasal; Cartilagens nasais; procedimentos cirúrgicosOtorrinolaringológicos; Rinoplastia.

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Introdução: Os mixomas odontogênicos são tumores benignos,raros, de origem mesenquimal, que acometem principalmentea mandíbula. Esses tumores apresentam um comportamentolocal agressivo e tendem a recorrer. Seus principais diagnósticosdiferenciais incluem os tumores queratocísticos, odontomas,ameloblastomas, entre outros. Por serem resistentes àquimioterapia ou radioterapia, devem ser tratados cirurgicamente,por curetagem da lesão para lesões menores ou cirurgia comexérese total e ressecção óssea, entretanto a primeira opção estárelacionada a altas taxas de recorrência (acima de 25%). Relatode caso: Apresentamos o caso de uma paciente do sexo feminino,de 31 anos, diagnosticada com um mixoma odontogênico centralem região de maxila, submetida à cirurgia de maxilectomia, comressecção da porção infraestrutural, com exérese total da lesão(margens livres) e colocação de prótese no transoperatório.

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A lipoproteinose é uma doença de herança autossômica recessiva que se caracteriza pela deposição de material hialino difuso em pele, mucosas, parede de vasos sanguíneos, entre outros órgãos. É decorrente de mutações em um gene que codifica a glicoproteína 1 da matriz extracelular (ECM1), sendo que diferentes mutações podem cursar com alterações epiteliais distintas. A doença tem um curso crônico e benigno, sendo as principais alterações observadas: lesões na pele de apresentação precoce e aspectos variados, blefarose moniliforme, calcificações intracranianas com manifestações neuropsiquiátricas, sintomas de pirose e empachamento associados a nodulações em todo TGI. Dentre as manifestações otorrinolaringológicas a principal é a disfonia, que geralmente se inicia nos primeiros anos de vida, podendo apresentar irregularidades na superfície das pregas vocais e espessamento da região interaritenoidea. O diagnóstico é feito pela clínica associada aos achados clássicos da biópsia ou mapeamento do gene ECM1. O tratamento é direcionado para os sinais e sintomas dos órgãos acometidos e o principal impacto da doença é na qualidade de vida, por seus prejuízos estéticos e funcionais. Este artigo propõe uma revisão da literatura, apoiada na descrição detalhada de quatro casos clínicos, com enfoque nas manifestações otorrinolaringológicas.

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Introduction: The respiratory tract is one of the main points of entry of foreign substances into the body. Because of its location, the respiratory tract is heavily exposed to harmful agents, such as gases, vapors, or aerosols. Aim: Our objective was to evaluate the symptoms of occupational rhinitis in workers exposed to cotton dust. Method: The prospective study population consisted of workers from the "Nova Esperança" Cooperative of Nova Odessa (Sao Paulo), who were studied between September and December 2008. Data were collected through an individually and privately answered questionnaire designed by the author considering the clinical criteria for rhinitis. Results: Using the questionnaire, we evaluated a total of 124 workers. Among these patients, 63.7% complained of nasal obstruction, 57.2% of nasal itching, 46.7% of rhinorrhea, and 66.1% of sneezing. Of the patients considered to have very serious symptoms, 9% had nasal obstruction; 9%, itching; 4%, rhinorrhea; and 6.4%, sneezing. Discussion: Aerosol agents in the environment can clearly aggravate and even initiate rhinitis. From the standpoint of pathogenesis, the mechanisms of classical allergic airway inflammation involving mast cells, IgE, histamine, eosinophils, and lymphocytes may be responsible for the development of rhinitis after exposure to high molecular weight allergens such as proteins derived from animals and plants. This study showed a strong relationship between the occupational exposures associated with work in the cotton textile industry and the symptoms of rhinitis. Conclusion: Analysis of the data clearly showed the occurrence of rhinitis symptoms in these patients, demonstrating that the prevention and treatment of this condition in the workplace is extremely important...

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INTRODUCTION: The respiratory tract is one of the main points of entry of foreign substances into the body. Because of its location, the respiratory tract is heavily exposed to harmful agents, such as gases, vapors, or aerosols. AIM: Our objective was to evaluate the symptoms of occupational rhinitis in workers exposed to cotton dust. METHOD: The prospective study population consisted of workers from the "Nova Esperança" Cooperative of Nova Odessa (Sao Paulo), who were studied between September and December 2008. Data were collected through an individually and privately answered questionnaire designed by the author considering the clinical criteria for rhinitis. RESULTS: Using the questionnaire, we evaluated a total of 124 workers. Among these patients, 63.7% complained of nasal obstruction, 57.2% of nasal itching, 46.7% of rhinorrhea, and 66.1% of sneezing. Of the patients considered to have very serious symptoms, 9% had nasal obstruction; 9%, itching; 4%, rhinorrhea; and 6.4%, sneezing. DISCUSSION: Aerosol agents in the environment can clearly aggravate and even initiate rhinitis. From the standpoint of pathogenesis, the mechanisms of classical allergic airway inflammation involving mast cells, IgE, histamine, eosinophils, and lymphocytes may be responsible for the development of rhinitis after exposure to high molecular weight allergens such as proteins derived from animals and plants. This study showed a strong relationship between the occupational exposures associated with work in the cotton textile industry and the symptoms of rhinitis. CONCLUSION: Analysis of the data clearly showed the occurrence of rhinitis symptoms in these patients, demonstrating that the prevention and treatment of this condition in the workplace is extremely important.

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Linear epidermal nevus is an uncommon diagnosis of benign lesions of the oral cavity. It is characterized by a congenital malformation arising from the ectoderm cells, which are arranged according to a typical linear configuration known as Blaschko's lines. We report a case of linear epidermal nevus of oral cavity in a 51-year-old lady or woman. The linear epidermal nevus of the oral cavity, although rare, can be considered a differential diagnosis of oral papillomatosis (OP). The histopathological studies and detailed description are the center of the diagnostic and clinical evolution.

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UNLABELLED: Acoustic rhinometry, rhinomanometry and Inspiratory Peak Nasal Flow (IPNF) are used in order to objectively assess nasal patency. These are expensive not very practical tests, except for IPNF, which is a fast, simple and low cost method. OBJECTIVE: To assess IPNF in healthy individuals complaining of nose obstruction caused by allergic rhinitis. METHOD: IPNF use in 78 individuals with and without rhinitis symptoms. STUDY DESIGN: Contemporary cross-sectional cohort. RESULTS: IPNF showed significant results for nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, pruritus, sneezes and tearing (p < 0. 001). There was no correlation between the presence of nasal septum deviation and IPNF (p = 0. 561). We found a positive correlation between IPNF and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for nasal obstruction (p = 0. 002). In the multiple linear regression model, there was a statistical significance between the values found in IPNF with allergic rhinitis and age (p = 0. 005 and p = 0. 023 respectively). CONCLUSIONS: IPNF proved to be a reliable method to detect changes in nasal patency, by obstructive causes as well as inflammatory causes, with an acceptable level of statistical significance, simple, easy to handle, inexpensive and reproducible.

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Acoustic rhinometry, rhinomanometry and Inspiratory Peak Nasal Flow (IPNF) are used in order to objectively assess nasal patency. These are expensive not very practical tests, except for IPNF, which is a fast, simple and low cost method. OBJECTIVE: To assess IPNF in healthy individuals complaining of nose obstruction caused by allergic rhinitis. METHOD: IPNF use in 78 individuals with and without rhinitis symptoms. STUDY DESIGN: Contemporary cross-sectional cohort. RESULTS: IPNF showed significant results for nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, pruritus, sneezes and tearing (p < 0. 001). There was no correlation between the presence of nasal septum deviation and IPNF (p = 0. 561). We found a positive correlation between IPNF and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for nasal obstruction (p = 0. 002). In the multiple linear regression model, there was a statistical significance between the values found in IPNF with allergic rhinitis and age (p = 0. 005 and p = 0. 023 respectively). CONCLUSIONS: IPNF proved to be a reliable method to detect changes in nasal patency, by obstructive causes as well as inflammatory causes, with an acceptable level of statistical significance, simple, easy to handle, inexpensive and reproducible.

A rinometria acústica, rinomanometria e o peak flow nasal inspiratório (PFNI) são utilizados para a avaliação objetiva da patência nasal. Estes exames são dispendiosos e pouco práticos, exceto o PFNI, que se apresenta como um método rápido, de baixo custo e simples. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o PFNI em indivíduos saudáveis e com queixas nasais obstrutivas por rinite alérgica. MéTODO: Aplicação do PFNI em 78 sujeitos com e sem sintomas de rinite. FORMA DE ESTUDO: Estudo de coorte contemporâneo com corte transversal. RESULTADOS: O PFNI mostrou resultados significantes para obstrução nasal, rinorreia, prurido, espirros e lacrimejamento (p < 0,001). Não houve correlação entre a presença de desvio de septo nasal e PFNI (p = 0,561). Encontrou-se uma correlação positiva entre PFNI e Escala Visual Analógica - EAV- para obstrução nasal (p = 0,002). No modelo de regressão linear múltipla, houve significância estatística entre os valores encontrados no PFNI com rinite alérgica e idade (p = 0,005 e p = 0,023 respectivamente). CONCLUSÃO: O PFNI mostrou ser um método confiável para detecção das alterações da patência nasal, tanto por causas obstrutivas quanto por causas inflamatórias, com um nível de significância estatística aceitável, simples, fácil de manusear, pouco dispendioso e reprodutível.

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Introdução: A medida do pico de fluxo nasal inspiratório (PFNI) é obtida de forma simples e rápida, mas pouco difundida no Brasil. Por sua vez, a escala visual analógica (EVA) para obstrução nasal é uma medida subjetiva que também pode ser utilizada. Objetivo: Avaliar a correlação entre o PFNI com a EVA para obstrução nasal, antes e após uma mudança da patência nasal, proporcionada pela vasoconstricção tópica. Desenho do estudo: estudo clínico e experimental não randomizado. Método: 60 indivíduos voluntários incluindo pacientes, médicos, enfermeiros e auxiliares administrativos da instituição foram submetidos aos exames de PFNI e EVA antes e após a vasoconstrição nasal com cloridrato de oximetazolina a 0,05%. Resultados: O valor médio encontrado para EVA pré vasoconstricção foi de 4,1 e 2 após a vasoconstrição. Isto representou uma variação de 44% entre as medidas. Em relação aos valores do PFNI, a média encontrada na mensuração pré vasoconstricção foi de 151 l/mim e de 178 l/mim após a vasoconstricção, apresentando um acréscimo de 20%. No momento pré vasoconstrictor, o aumento de um ponto no valor médio da EVA, corresponde a um decréscimo de 3,8% no valor médio do PFNI. No pós, cada incremento de um ponto no valor médio da EVA, corresponde a um decréscimo de 4,5% no valor médio de PFNI. Conclusão: Houve uma correlação importante entre a medida objetiva da obstrução nasal através do PFNI com a mensuração subjetiva proporcionada pela EVA antes da vasoconstricção nasal. Semelhante correlação também pôde ser observada após o uso do vasoconstrictor.

Introduction: The measurement of the peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) is easily and swiftly obtained, but hardly spread in Brazil though. On the other hand, the visual analogue scale (VAS) for nasal obstruction is a subjective measurement that can also be used. Objective: To evaluate the correlation between PNIF and VAS for nasal obstruction before and after occurring a change in the nasal patency caused by the topic vasoconstriction. Study outline: Non-randomized clinical and experimental study. Method: 60 volunteers, including patients, doctors, nurses and administrative assistants of the institution were submitted to PNIF and VAS examinations before and after the nasal vasoconstriction with oxymetazoline chloride at 0.05%. Results: The average value found for pre-vasoconstriction VAS was 4.1 and, for post-vasoconstriction, it was 2. This represented a 44% range between the measurements. With regard to PNIF values, the average found when measuring the vasoconstriction was 151 l/min and 178 l/min after vasoconstriction, showing a 20% increase. At the pre-vasoconstrictor moment, increasing a point in average VAS value corresponds to a 3.8% decrease in average PNIF value. In the post-vasoconstriction, each increase of a point in average VAS value corresponds to a 4.5% decrease in average PNIF value. Conclusion: There was an important correlation between the objective measurement of the nasal obstruction through PNIF and the subjective measurement provided by VAS before nasal vasoconstriction. A similar correlation could also be observed after using the decongestant.

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Justificativa e objetivo: O tratamento inadequado da dor pós-operatória resulta em aumento da morbimortalidade. A morfina é o analgésico opióide de primeira escolha no tratamento da dor aguda de grande intensidade, como é a dor pós-operatória. No Brasil, tem ocorridoa subutilização da morfina, que é substituída por analgésicos mais fracos ou com menor eficácia comprovada.Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a freqüência da utilização de analgésicos em pacientes submetidos a procedimentos cirúrgicos em um hospital do sul de Santa Catarina, analisando o grau de satisfação dos pacientes em relação à analgesia no manejo da dor pós-operatória. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo epidemiológicodescritivo e transversal com 98 pacientes entrevistados no pós-operatório, após submeterem-se a cirurgias ortopédicas, cesarianas ou histerectomias no referido hospital,no período de março a agosto de 2006.Resultados: A média de idade dos entrevistados foi de 41,5 anos ± 21,7 anos. Dos pacientes selecionados,56,1% realizaram cirurgia ortopédica, 40,8% cesariana e 3,1% histerectomia. O medicamento prescrito com maiorfreqüência foi o cetoprofeno e a principal associação utilizadafoi tramadol e fármaco não-opióide em 28% dos casos. Nenhum paciente utilizou morfina. Na escala numéricade dor, a média constatada foi de 4,4 ± 2,6, sendo esta considerada dor de moderada intensidade. Conclusões: Para o tratamento da dor pós-operatória têm sido empregados analgésicos não-opióides, primordialmente antiinflamatórios não-esteroidais, queeventualmente são associados a opióides fracos como o tramadol. No entanto, o relato de dor de moderada intensidade e o surgimento de reações adversas indicam escolha inadequada e não racional dos analgésicos utilizadosno tratamento da dor pós-operatória.

Background and objective: The inadequate treatment of postoperative pain results in the increase of patientmorbimortality. Morphine is the first choice of opioid analgesics in the treatment of acute pain of greatintensity, such as postoperative pain. In Brazil morphine has been underutilized, being substituted by weaker or less effective analgesics. The objective of this study was to evaluate the frequency use of analgesics by patients submitted to surgical procedures in a hospital in South of Brazil, analyzing their degree of satisfaction with analgesia in handling postoperative pain. Methods: A descriptive, prospective and transversalepidemiological study was conducted with 98 patients interviewed in the postoperative phase, after beingsubmitted to orthopedic surgery, caesarean section or hysterectomy in the hospital, between March and August,2006. Results: The median age was 41.5 and standard deviation was ± 21.7. Of the selected patients, 56.1%had been submitted to orthopedic surgery, 40.8% to caesarian section and 3.1% to hysterectomy. The most frequently prescribed medicine was cetoprofen and tramadol was the main association used with non-opioid agentin 28% of the cases. In the numerical pain scale, the mean found was 4.4, standard deviation was 2.6, whichis considered moderate-intensity pain.Conclusions: Non-opioid analgesics, primarily nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which are eventually associated with weak opioids such as tramadol, have been used for the treatment of postoperative pain. However, reports of moderate intensity pain and the emergence of adverse reactions indicate inappropriate choice and non-rational use of analgesics for the treatmentof postoperative pain.

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Objetivo: Verificar o comportamento sexual, gravidez e fatores de risco para DST/HIV em estudantes de Ascurra (SC). Métodos: Estudo transversal que incluiu adolescentes após anuência do termo de consentimento. O questionárioauto-aplicável em sala de aula, elaborado pelos autores, abordava questões sobre comportamento sexual,uso de drogas, gravidez atual ou pregressa e sintomas na esfera genital. Os dados foram analisados no SPSS 15.0, aplicando teste de qui-quadrado para associação entre variáveis categóricas. O nível de significânciaestatística foi de 95%. Resultados: Dos 259 alunos, 36,7% eram meninose 63,3% meninas. A idade variou entre 12 e 19 anos, média de 14,72±1,45. A média de idade da primeira relaçãofoi 14,2±1,7 anos, variando entre 8 e 16 anos. A prática sexual vaginal foi predominante, sendo que 21,2%alunos relataram já ter tido relações sexuais. O uso consistente de preservativo foi relatado por 77%, a maioria teve apenas 1 parceiro, sendo que 61,8% utilizavam método contraceptivo. Nenhum citou ocorrência de gravidez ou aborto. Entre os com vida sexualmente ativa 21,8% utilizaram pílula de emergência, 12,7% referirammanifestações genitais e 5,4% fizeram teste anti-HIV. Entre os pesquisados 8,9% afirmaram utilizar algum tipode droga. Conclusões: Os estudantes apresentaram fatores de risco para DST/HIV e gravidez indesejada, já que ouso de preservativo não é consistente em todas as relações sexuais. O uso de pílula de emergência e manifestaçõesgenitais apontam para a desinformação sobre sexo seguro e não utilização correta de preservativo.

Objective: To verify sexual behavior, unwanted pregnancy and risk factors for STD/HIV among students in Ascurra, Santa Catarina. Methods: A cross-sectional study interviewed adolescentswho were asked for consent. The self-administered questionnaire in the classroom, prepared by the authors, addressed questions about sexual behavior, drug use, current or previous pregnancy, and symptoms in the genital area. SPSS 15.0 was engaged in data analysis, using chi-square tests for association between categoricalvariables. Statistical significance level was set at 95%. Results: Out of 259 students, 36.7% were boys and63.3% girls. Age range was 12-19 years, with a mean of 14.73 ± 1.450. The mean age at their first sexual intercourse was 14.2 ± 1.7 years, ranging between 8-16 years. Vaginal intercourse was predominant as reportedby 21.2% of students who had had sexual activity. Consistent use of condoms was reported by 77%, most had only one partner, and 61.8% used contraceptive methods consistently. There was no report of unwanted pregnancy or abortion. Among those who had an active sex life, 21.8% reported the use of emergency contraceptive pills, 12.7% reported genital manifestations, and 5.4%were submitted to anti-HIV tests. The use of drugs was reported by 8.9% of the interviewees. Conclusions: Students face risk factors for DTS/HIV and undesired pregnancy, since the use of condoms is not consistent. The use of emergency contraceptive pills and genital manifestations indicate misinformation about safe sex and correct use of condoms.

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Introdução: Hipotermia não intencional é caracterizada por temperatura sanguínea central inferior a 36°C e pode estar presente em 53-85% dos adultos que chegam à Sala de Recuperação Pós-anestésica (SRPA). Objetivos: Avaliar a hipotermia na SRPA em pacientessubmetidos a cirurgias abdominais com duração maior de duas horas, no Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição, em Tubarão – SC. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal no qualpacientes submetidos a cirurgias abdominais com duração maior de duas horas, tiveram as temperaturas axilaresmonitoradas antes e depois da cirurgia e no momento da alta da SRPA. As variáveis utilizadas foram gênero,faixa etária, etnia, peso, altura, tipo de cirurgia, especialidade, tempo de cirurgia e tempo de permanência naSRPA. Resultados: A média de temperatura após a cirurgia foi de 34,5°C, já a média da alta da SRPA foi de35,7°C. Pacientes acima de 40 anos apresentaram uma média de 1,0°C menor em relação ao grupo com idadeinferior ao final da cirurgia. O grupo de pacientes com menos de 70 Kg obteve uma temperatura média menor após a cirurgia quando comparado ao outro grupo. Cirurgias com mais de 180 minutos e tempo na SRPA superiora 180 minutos apresentaram menor temperatura média posterior. Conclusões: A média de temperatura após a cirurgia foi classificada em hipotermia de grau leve. Característicasdo paciente como peso menor que 70Kg, idade maior de 40 anos e cirurgias prolongadas estiveram associadas a uma menor temperatura pós-operatória.

Introduction: Non intentional hypothermia is characterized by central blood temperature lower than 36ºC,and is present in 53-85% of adults upon arrival at the post-anesthetic recovery room. Objective: To analyze hypothermia in the post-anestheticroom, in patients submitted to abdominal surgery with duration of over two hours, in the Nossa Senhora da Conceição Hospital, in Tubarão – SC. Methods: A cross sectional study was realized.Patients submitted to abdominal surgeries with over two hours of duration, had their axillaries temperatures monitored, before and after of the surgery, and at the timeof discharge of the post-anesthetic recovery room. The variables used were, gender, age group, ethnicity, weight, height, type of surgery, and time spent in the post- anesthetic recovery room. Results: The average body temperature after surgery was 34.5°C while the average body temperature atthe post-anesthetic recovery room was 35.7°C. Patients over 40 years old presented an average temperature0.5°C lower when compared to the group less than this age, at the end of the surgery. The group of patientsweighting less than 70 Kg obtained a lower average temperatureafter surgery when compared to the other group. Surgeries longer than 180 minutes and patients that remainedmore than 180 minutes in the post-anesthetic recovery room presented lower average temperatures. Conclusion: The average temperature after surgery was classified as low level hypothermia. Patients characteristicssuch as weight lower than 70 Kg, age over 40 years old and prolonged surgeries were associated with lower post-operative temperature.

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