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Introduction: Facial burns constitute a severe medical and psychological challenge, dramatically affecting patients' quality of life. We present an innovative approach involving the use of a monolayer acellular matrix-specifically the INTEGRA® Dermal Regeneration Template Single Layer-to optimize skin grafting outcomes in a facial burn patient. Case report: The case revolves around a 45-year-old woman suffering a facial burn due to a clothes iron accident. Following escharectomy, dermabrasion, and homologous tissue graft placement, a monolayer acellular dermal matrix was strategically applied to the right malar area. Subsequently, we conducted a reconstruction with partial-thickness grafts. The integration of grafts with the acellular dermal matrix was seamless, absent of complications. The patient's healing process was marked by significant improvement, devoid of infections, bleeding, or any need for graft resection. Discussion: This case underscores the profound benefits of using a monolayer dermal matrix in facial burn reconstruction. Despite necessitating surgical expertise and meticulous wound preparation, this approach substantially reduced operating room time and improved clinical outcomes. This study illuminates the potential of acellular dermal matrix application in facial burn reconstruction, paving the way for further research and clinical advancements in this area.
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The objective of this study is to analyze incidence and risk factors for intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) in major burn patients. Aprospective cohort study was conducted at a Burns Treatment Center, including all patients with a burned body surface area ≥20% admitted from August 2015 to January 2018. Intra-abdominal pressure was measured periodically during the first week of ICU stay. Sixty-four patients were analyzed, with median age of 39 years (interquartile range ITQ: 28-53) and 66% were male. Median burned body surface area was 30% (ITQ: 20-46). Twenty-eight (56%) patients presented criteria for IAH and seven (14%) developed clinical signs compatible with ACS. Burn severity was greater in the group that developed IAH, represented by the ABSI score. This group also presented higher values of creatinine and positive fluid balance. The group of patients with ACS showed a higher frequency of alterations in renal and respiratory functions. The organ systems most frequently affected in groups with diagnostic criteria for IAH and ACS were renal, cardiovascular and respiratory. Mortality rate at hospital outcome was 56%. In conclusion, the incidence of IAH during the study period was high in patients with extensive burns. The occurrence of ACS was associated with organic dysfunctions of the respiratory, cardiovascular and renal systems. The factors associated with intra-abdominal hypertension were age, extension of burned body surface, inhalation injury, and need for mechanical ventilation.
Cette étude a pour objectifs d'analyser l'incidence de l'hyperpression abdominale (HPA) et du syndrome du compartiment abdominal (SCA) chez les brûlés graves. Il s'agit d'une étude monocentrique prospective conduite auprès des 64 patients admis avec une brûlure >20% SCT entre août 2015 et janvier 2018. La préssion intraabdominale (PIA) était régulièrement mesurée pendant la première semaine. L'âge médian des patients était de 39 ans (IQR 28-53) et les 2/3 d'entre eux étaient des hommes. La SCT médiane était de 30% (IQR 20-46). Vingt huit (56%) patients avaient des critères d'HPA et 7 (14%) ont présenté des signes de SCA. Le score ABSI et la créatininémie étaient plus élevés chez les patients avec HPA, qui avaient aussi un bilan entrées-sorties positif. Les patients avec un SCA avaient plus de défaillances rénale et respiratoire. Les défaillances les plus fréquemment observées chez les patients avec HPA/SCA étaient rénales, cardio-vasculaires et respiratoires. La mortalité était de 56%. En conclusion, l'incidence de HPA est élevée chez les patients gravement brûlés. La survenue de SCA est une cause de défaillances rénale, cardio-vasculaire et respiratoire. Les facteurs prédicitifs de HPA étaient l'âge, la surface brûlée, l'inhalation de fumées et le recours à la ventilation mécanique.
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Abstract: Introduction: burns are a serious public health problem, with several studies estimating that more than 11 million people were affected by burn injuries with approximately 300,000 deaths worldwide. Studies showed that the main causes of death were inhalation injuries, infection, and metabolic and hemodynamic complications ending in multi-organ failure. It has been shown that the increase in the systemic inflammatory response, whose parameters can be easily obtained, can be useful and directly related to poor prognosis. Several clinical studies indicate that the ratio of neutrophils to lymphocytes, an indicator of systemic inflammatory response, can signify the presence of inflammation in some diseases such as diabetes, coronary artery disease, cholangitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and recently COVID-19. Objective: to know the association between the neutrophil lymphocyte index as a biomarker of mortality in patients with major burns. Material and methods: an observational, retrospective, descriptive, longitudinal study will be carried out: with a user population of the National Center for Research and Attention to Burned Patients (CENIAQ) of the Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra National Rehabilitation Institute. A review of the clinical records of the patients treated in the period will be carried out during the period from February 1, 2020 to February 28, 2022, the data of admission and discharge will be taken into account, as well as initial laboratory studies. The information will be recorded in an Excel spreadsheet to be later analyzed in the SPSS software, the results will be obtained and finally their analysis will be carried out. Results: in the analyzed population we found that the average age is 40 years, it was also found that the most affected gender in this population corresponds to the male gender with 81.2%. It was also found that, within the diagnoses of the population studied, fire burn was the one that most affected the population, this being 67.1% of all diagnoses. However, in this study no significant difference was found in the neutrophil lymphocyte index with respect to the type of burn. In our analysis, the neutrophil lymphocyte index was included as a biochemical predictor of mortality, since high levels of this index at admission are associated with increased mortality. In our population, a significant difference was found between the groups with a fatal clinical outcome and those who recovered, which is why it can be considered as a predictor of mortality in these patients since they presented a p value < 0.023, data that is consistent with what is reported in the international literature where the Neutrophil lymphocyte index value can be used as a predictor of mortality. Conclusions: an association was found between the elevation of the neutrophil/lynphocyte ratio and mortality in patients with severe burns.
Resumo: Introdução: as queimaduras são um grave problema de saúde pública, onde estima-se em diversos estudos que mais de 11 milhões de pessoas foram acometidas por queimaduras com aproximadamente 300.000 mortes em todo o mundo. Estudos mostraram que as principais causas de morte foram lesões inalatórias, infecções e complicações metabólicas e hemodinâmicas que culminaram em falência de múltiplos órgãos. Tem sido demonstrado que o aumento da resposta inflamatória sistêmica, cujos parâmetros podem ser facilmente obtidos, pode ser útil e estar diretamente relacionado ao mau prognóstico. Vários estudos clínicos indicam que a proporção de neutrófilos para linfócitos, um indicador de resposta inflamatória sistêmica, pode significar a presença de inflamação em algumas doenças como diabetes, doença arterial coronariana, colangite, artrite reumatóide e recentemente COVID-19. Objetivo: conhecer a associação entre o índice neutrófilo-linfócito como biomarcador de mortalidade em pacientes com grandes queimaduras. Material e métodos: será realizado um estudo observacional, descritivo, retrospectivo, longitudinal: com a população usuária do Centro Nacional de Pesquisa e Atenção ao Paciente Queimado (CENIAQ), do Instituto Nacional de Reabilitação Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra. Realizaremos uma revisão dos prontuários clínicos dos pacientes atendidos no período de 1º de fevereiro de 2020 a 28 de fevereiro de 2022, serão levados em consideração os dados de admissão e alta, bem como os estudos laboratoriais iniciais. As informações serão registradas em planilha Excel para posteriormente serem analisadas no software SPSS, serão obtidos os resultados e por fim será realizada a análise. Resultados: na população analisada verificamos que a média de idade é de 40 anos, constatou-se também que o gênero mais acometido nesta população corresponde ao gênero masculino com 81.2%. Constatou-se também que, dentro dos diagnósticos da população estudada, a queimadura por fogo foi o que mais afetou a população, sendo este 67.1% do total de diagnósticos. No entanto, neste estudo não foi encontrada diferença significativa no índice neutrófilo-linfócito em relação ao tipo de queimadura. Em nossa análise, foram incluídos o índice neutrófilo-linfócito como preditor bioquímico de mortalidade, uma vez que altos níveis desse índice na admissão estão associados a aumento da mortalidade. Em nossa população, foi encontrada diferença significativa entre os grupos com desfecho clínico fatal e os recuperados, motivo pelo qual pode ser considerado como preditor de mortalidade nesses pacientes, pois apresentaram valor de p < 0.023, dado compatível com o relatado em a literatura internacional onde o valor do índice neutrófilo-linfócito pode ser utilizado como preditor de mortalidade. Conclusões: encontrou-se associação entre a elevação do índice neutrófilo/linfócito e mortalidade em pacientes com queimaduras graves.
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Resumen Introducción: En el año 2017 se incorporó un registro de notificación en línea (Registro Nacional de Quemados) al flujo de derivación de pacientes quemados en Chile. Objetivo: A partir de la información obtenida de esta plataforma, se describe la epidemiología de las quemaduras y las variables que podrían explicar los traslados fallidos a nuestra unidad de quemados. Materiales y Método: Se analizaron los casos subidos a esta plataforma entre julio de 2017 y julio de 2018. Se caracterizó la población global y comparó variables relevantes entre el grupo de pacientes no trasladados a nuestra unidad y los que fueron trasladados con éxito. Resultados: Se analizaron 319 pacientes, 66% hombres, edad promedio 51 años, IMC de 27% y 47% con enfermedades previas. El fuego fue la principal causa de quemaduras. Se observó un 31% de injuria inhaladora. 107 pacientes no se trasladaron a nuestro centro de quemados. Los pacientes trasladados puntuaron más alto en comorbilidad, índice de gravedad, superficie corporal total quemada y aseo quirúrgico en el hospital base. El grupo de pacientes no trasladados puntuó más alto en injuria inhalatoria. La mortalidad global fue 20,4%. La mortalidad fue mayor en pacientes no trasladados (33,6% versus 13,7%; p < 0,001). Conclusiones: Además de facilitar el flujo de pacientes y ahorrar recursos, un uso noble de esta plataforma es ser fuente de información epidemiológica y de implementación de políticas públicas, lo cual puede ser tomado como ejemplo por otros países en vías de desarrollo. Además, se demuestra que ser trasladado constituye un factor protector de muerte por quemaduras.
Introduction: In 2017, an online notification register, the National Burn Registry, was incorporated into the referral flow of burned patients in Chile. Aim: Through the information obtained from this platform, we describe the epidemiology of burns in Chile, and identify variables that could explain failed transfers to our burn unit. Materials and Method: Cases uploaded to this platform between July 2017 - July 2018 were analyzed. We characterize the global population and relevant variables were compared between the group of patients that failed to be transferred to the burn unit and the ones who were successfully transferred. Results: 319 patients were analyzed, 66% men, average age 51 years, BMI of 27 and 47% with previous illnesses. Fire was the main cause of burn injury. Smoke inhalation injury was observed for 31%. 107 patients failed to reach to our burn center. Transferred patients rated higher in comorbidity, severity index, total burned body surface and surgical debridement at base hospital. The group of not transferred patients rated higher in inhalation injury. Overall mortality was 20.4%. Mortality was higher in non-transferred patients (33.6% versus 13.7%; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Aside from facilitating the flow of burned patients and resources saving, a noble use of this platform has been to serve as a source of epidemiological information and implementation of public policies, which can be taken as an example by other developing countries. Also, being transferred is a protective factor for death from burn injuries.
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Política Pública , Unidades de Queimados , Prognóstico , Queimaduras/complicações , Comorbidade , Demografia/estatística & dados numéricos , Mortalidade , Transferência de Pacientes/estatística & dados numéricos , Estimativa de Kaplan-Meier , Registros Eletrônicos de Saúde/tendênciasRESUMO
Introducción: El cuidado de enfermería para satisfacer necesidades humanas es un proceso individualizado de atención a cada persona, a partir de una valoración que se apoya en el razonamiento clínico y contribuye a la toma de decisiones. Objetivo: Parametrizar los cuidados de enfermería para satisfacer necesidades humanas en personas con lesiones por quemaduras. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo-transversal en el servicio de Caumatología del Hospital Miguel Enríquez, La Habana, durante 2019. Universo 80 enfermeras asistenciales. Se parametrizó la variable cuidados para satisfacer necesidades humanas en personas con lesiones por quemaduras, fraccionada en tres dimensiones, ocho subdimensiones y 29 indicadores. Se aplicaron: observación, encuesta y entrevista y se utilizó el criterio de expertos para constatar la validez de los instrumentos, así como la triangulación metodológica para comparar los datos obtenidos. Se calculó media ponderada y coeficiente alfa de Cronbach para medir confiabilidad de los instrumentos. La comparación de proporciones se realizó mediante chi-cuadrado, considerándose un nivel de significancia para p < 0,05. Resultados: La subdimensión comunicación obtuvo media ponderada 1.49, modo de actuación 2.65, formación de valores 4.98 y ética 4.99, las subdimensiones: necesidades humanas, razonamiento clínico, toma de decisiones y juicio clínico obtienen nivel de desarrollo bajo. Las categorías NANDA-NOC-NIC mostraron deficiencias en el conocimiento inadecuado (47,50 porciento, 58,75 porciento y 66,25 porciento). Conclusiones: La parametrización realizada permitió avalar que los cuidados para satisfacer necesidades humanas en personas con lesiones por quemaduras tienen un nivel medio de desarrollo. Se identificaron problemas y potencialidades que justifican el desarrollo de una intervención de enfermería(AU)
Introduction: Nursing care is an individualized process of care for each person aimed at satisfying her or his human needs, based on assessment supported by clinical reasoning and contributing to decision-making. Objective: To parameterize nursing care aimed at satisfying human needs in people with burn injuries. Methods: Descriptive-cross-sectional study carried out, during 2009, in the burn service at Miguel Enríquez Hospital, La Habana. The universe was eighty healthcare nurses. The variable care for satisfying human needs in people with burn injuries was parameterized, divided into three dimensions, eight subdimensions and twenty-nine indicators. Observation, survey and interview were applied. The method of expert judgment was used to verify the instruments' validity, as well as methodological triangulation to compare the data obtained. Weighted mean and Cronbach's alpha coefficient were calculated to measure the instruments' reliability. Comparison of proportions was carried out using chi-square, considering a level of significance for P < 0.05. Results: The subdimension communication obtained a weighted mean of 1.49, with a mode of action at 2.65, formation of values at 4.98, and ethics at 4.99. The subdimensions human needs, clinical reasoning, decision-making and clinical judgment obtained a low level of development. The NANDA-NOC-NIC categories showed deficiencies associated to inadequate knowledge (47.50 percent, 58.75 percent, and 66.25 percent,, respectively). Conclusions: The parameterization carried out permitted to guarantee that the cares for satisfying human needs in people with burn injuries have a medium level of development. Problems and potentialities that justify the development of a nursing intervention were identified(AU)
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Humanos , Feminino , Enfermagem de Cuidados Críticos/métodos , Cuidados de Enfermagem/métodos , Estudos Transversais , Terminologia Padronizada em EnfermagemRESUMO
Introdução: O paciente "grande queimado" é definido como um paciente que sofre uma queimadura de tal magnitude que carrega um importante risco vital, deFInido por diferentes parâmetros. As queimaduras são um problema de saúde pública mundial e nacional, devido à morbidade e mortalidade que produzem. O objetivo é descrever as características epidemiológicas e clínicas relacionadas ao paciente grande queimado hospitalizado. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, retrospectivo e longitudinal realizado no Serviço de Cirurgia Plástica e Queimadura do Hospital Estadual Clínico Cirúrgico "Celia Sánchez Manduley", Manzanillo Granma, no período de janeiro de 2015 a dezembro de 2018, a FIm de conhecer as características epidemiológicas do paciente grande queimado hospitalizado. Resultados: O maior número de internações foi em 2018 com 45 pacientes (35,16%). Houve predomínio do sexo feminino com 74 pacientes (57,81%). Os acidentes como modo de produção de queimaduras foram os mais frequentes com 71 pacientes (55,47%). Grandes pacientes queimados relatados graves foram os mais frequentes com 48 (37,50%). O maior número de casos correspondeu aos municípios de Bayamo com 40 (31,25%) e Manzanillo 21 casos (16,41%). Conclusão: O ano de 2018 foi o que apresentou maior número de casos, predominantemente o sexo feminino e entre eles os grupos de idade entre 30 e 59 anos. Os acidentes foram o principal modo de produção, a sobrevivência foi acima das expectativas. Os municípios com mais casos foram Bayamo e Manzanillo.
Introduction: A "large burn" patient is defined as a patient who suffers a burn of such magnitude that it carries a major risk of life, defined by different parameters. Burns are a national and worldwide public health problem due to the morbidity and mortality they cause. The objective of this study is to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of hospitalized patients with large burns. Methods: A descriptive, retrospective and longitudinal study was carried out at the Plastic Surgery and Burn Service of the Celia Sánchez Manduley Surgical Hospital, Manzanillo - Granma, from January 2015 to December 2018, to understand the epidemiological characteristics of hospitalized large burn patients. Results: The largest number of hospitalizations (45 patients [35.16%]) occurred in 2018. There was a predominance of females (74 patients [57.81%]). Accidents were the most frequent cause of burns (71 patients [55.47%]). Severe large burn patients were the most frequently treated (48 [37.50%]). The highest number of cases occurred in the municipalities of Bayamo (40 cases [31.25%]) and Manzanillo (21 cases [16.41%]). Conclusion: The highest number of cases occurred in 2018, with a predominance of females between the age of 3059 years. Accidents were the primary cause for burns, and the survival rate exceeded expectations. The municipalities with the most cases were Bayamo and Manzanillo.
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Introducción: "Gran quemado" es quien sufre lesiones por daño térmico que afectan más del 30% de su superficie corporal (SC). El hipercatabolismo secundario causa pérdida de masa magra y retraso de la cicatrización de heridas. Objetivo: Describir y analizar los resultados de la implementación de un protocolo de soporte nutricional en niños quemados graves internados en una Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos durante las primeras 6 semanas evolutivas. Población y métodos: Diseño analítico, prospectivo, observacional y longitudinal. Se midieron peso, talla, porcentaje de SC quemada, días de internación en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos y mortalidad. Se analizaron tasa metabólica basal por calorimetría indirecta y fórmula de Schofield, cobertura de aporte energético y proteico, prealbúmina, proteína C reactiva, vitaminas A, D, E, cobre y zinc semanales. Resultados: Se incluyeron 18 pacientes (media: 3,9 años, 49% de SC quemada). Se alcanzó la media de objetivo energético en la segunda semana y el requerimiento proteico en la semana 6. Doce pacientes requirieron nutrición parenteral complementaria sin complicaciones. Se hallaron parámetros de hipermetabolismo, que se normalizaron a las 4-6 semanas del ingreso, excepto la proteína C reactiva. Las vitaminas A y E y elementos traza (zinc y cobre) estaban descendidos al ingreso con mejoría posterior. La vitamina D persistió en valores bajos. Un paciente falleció. Conclusiones: La implementación del protocolo permitió lograr el aporte de la totalidad del requerimiento energético; la cobertura del requerimiento proteico se postergó hasta la semana 6. Es necesario hacer hincapié en resolver las limitaciones para alcanzar este último.
Introduction. "Major burn" is used to describe a person who suffers thermal damage affecting more than 30% of his/her total body surface area (TBSA). The secondary hypercatabolism causes lean body mass loss and delayed wound healing. Objective. To describe and analyze the results of implementing a nutritional support protocol for pediatric burn patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit in the first 6 weeks. Population an d methods. Analytical, prospective, observational, and longitudinal design. Weight, height, %TBSA, length of stay in the intensive care unit, and mortality were measured. The basal metabolic rate was measured by indirect calorimetry and the Schofield equation, and protein and energy intake, prealbumin, C-reactive protein, vitamins A, D, E, copper, and zinc levels were analyzed every week. Results. Eighteen patients were included (mean: 3.9 years old, 49%TBSA). The mean energy target was achieved by week 2 and protein requirements were met by week 6. Twelve patients required complementary parenteral nutrition and there were no complications. Hypermetabolism parameters were observed, which returned to normal 4-6 weeks after hospitalization, except for C-reactive protein. Vitamins A and E and trace elements (zinc and copper) were reduced at the time of admission and showed a subsequent improvement. Vitamin D remained low. One patient died. Conclusions. Implementing the protocol was useful to cover the total energy requirement; the coverage of protein requirements was delayed until week 6. It is necessary to focus on solving limitations to achieve the latter.
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Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Lactente , Pré-Escolar , Criança , Adolescente , Queimaduras/complicações , Nutrição Parenteral/métodos , Apoio Nutricional/métodos , Necessidades Nutricionais , Queimaduras/mortalidade , Ingestão de Energia , Proteínas Alimentares/administração & dosagem , Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica , Proteínas/metabolismo , Estudos Prospectivos , Estudos Longitudinais , Hospitalização , Tempo de InternaçãoRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: "Major burn" is used to describe a person who suffers thermal damage affecting more than 30% of his/her total body surface area (TBSA). The secondary hypercatabolism causes lean body mass loss and delayed wound healing. OBJECTIVE: To describe and analyze the results of implementing a nutritional support protocol for pediatric burn patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit in the first 6 weeks. POPULATION AND METHODS: Analytical, prospective, observational, and longitudinal design. Weight, height, %TBSA, length of stay in the intensive care unit, and mortality were measured. The basal metabolic rate was measured by indirect calorimetry and the Schofield equation, and protein and energy intake, prealbumin, C-reactive protein, vitamins A, D, E, copper, and zinc levels were analyzed every week. RESULTS: Eighteen patients were included (mean: 3.9 years old, 49%TBSA). The mean energy target was achieved by week 2 and protein requirements were met by week 6. Twelve patients required complementary parenteral nutrition and there were no complications. Hypermetabolism parameters were observed, which returned to normal 4-6 weeks after hospitalization, except for C-reactive protein. Vitamins A and E and trace elements (zinc and copper) were reduced at the time of admission and showed a subsequent improvement. Vitamin D remained low. One patient died. CONCLUSIONS: Implementing the protocol was useful to cover the total energy requirement; the coverage of protein requirements was delayed until week 6. It is necessary to focus on solving limitations to achieve the latter.
Introducción: "Gran quemado" es quien sufre lesiones por daño térmico que afectan más del 30% de su superficie corporal (SC). El hipercatabolismo secundario causa pérdida de masa magra y retraso de la cicatrización de heridas. Objetivo: Describir y analizar los resultados de la implementación de un protocolo de soporte nutricional en niños quemados graves internados en una Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos durante las primeras 6 semanas evolutivas. Población y métodos: Diseño analítico, prospectivo, observacional y longitudinal. Se midieron peso, talla, porcentaje de SC quemada, días de internación en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos y mortalidad. Se analizaron tasa metabólica basal por calorimetría indirecta y fórmula de Schofield, cobertura de aporte energético y proteico, prealbúmina, proteína C reactiva, vitaminas A, D, E, cobre y zinc semanales. Resultados: Se incluyeron 18 pacientes (media: 3,9 años, 49% de SC quemada). Se alcanzó la media de objetivo energético en la segunda semana y el requerimiento proteico en la semana 6. Doce pacientes requirieron nutrición parenteral complementaria sin complicaciones. Se hallaron parámetros de hipermetabolismo, que se normalizaron a las 4-6 semanas del ingreso, excepto la proteína C reactiva. Las vitaminas A y E y elementos traza (zinc y cobre) estaban descendidos al ingreso con mejoría posterior. La vitamina D persistió en valores bajos. Un paciente falleció. Conclusiones: La implementación del protocolo permitió lograr el aporte de la totalidad del requerimiento energético; la cobertura del requerimiento proteico se postergó hasta la semana 6. Es necesario hacer hincapié en resolver las limitaciones para alcanzar este último.
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Queimaduras/complicações , Necessidades Nutricionais , Apoio Nutricional/métodos , Nutrição Parenteral/métodos , Adolescente , Queimaduras/mortalidade , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Proteínas Alimentares/administração & dosagem , Ingestão de Energia , Feminino , Hospitalização , Humanos , Lactente , Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica , Tempo de Internação , Estudos Longitudinais , Masculino , Estudos Prospectivos , Proteínas/metabolismoRESUMO
las quemaduras por sustancias químicas son consideradas lesiones graves por su alto potencial de causar daño local y sistémico,representan entre el 2,4% y el 10,7% de los pacientes admitidos en las unidades de quemados, con una mortalidad asociada del 30%.La literatura disponible en latinoamérica es escasa. Objetivo: el objetivo del estudio es determinar las características clínicas y epidemiológicas de los pacientes con quemadurasquímicas atendidos en la Unidad de Quemados del Hospital Universitario de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio de tipo observacional,descriptivo, retrospectivo, en el cual se incluyeron los pacientes que presentaron quemaduras por agentes químicos entre el 1 de enero de 2009 hasta 31 de diciembre de 2014; se incluyeron 29 pacientes. Resultados: las quemaduras químicas representaron el 1,5% de todas las quemaduras;predominio en el género masculino 17 casos;todas con una profundidad grado II y III; las extensiones no superaron el 25% de la superficie corporal total; el sitio anatómico más comprometido fue el miembro superior; hubo mayor asociación con accidentes de tipo laboralcon 16 casos; los ácidos como el principal agente químico implicado con 17 casos y 5 lesiones por agresión; 19 ameritaron manejo quirúrgico. Conclusiones: las quemaduras por sustancias químicas representan un porcentaje pequeño pero significativo de las quemaduras, existiendo una clara asociación a situaciones accidentales por falta de capacitación en la manipulación adecuada de sustancias químicas, lo que plantea la necesidad de tomar medidas de prevención primaria...
Chemical Burns are serious injuriesdue to their high potential to cause local andsystemic damage. They represent between 2.4%and 10.7% of the patients admitted to burn units,and have an associated mortality of 30%. Theavailable literature on Latin America is scarce.Objective: the main objective of the study is todetermine the epidemiological and clinicalcharacteristics of patients with chemical burnstreated at Hospital Universitario de Santander burnunit, in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Methods: thiswas an observational, descriptive, andretrospective study, which included patients whopresented with burns by chemical agents betweenJanuary 1, 2009 to December 31, 2014; 29patients were included. Results: chemical burnsaccounted for 1.5% of all burns; 17 cases weremale gender; all were II and III degree burns; totalbody surface did not exceed 25%. The mostaffected site was the upper limb; there was agreater association with work related accidentswith 16 cases; acids were the principal chemicalagent involved with 17 cases and there wasencountered 5 injuries by assault; 19 patientsrequired surgical intervention. Conclusions:chemical burns represent a small but significantpercentage of burns, there is a clear association toaccidental situations due to lack of training in theproper handling of chemicals, raising the need forprimary prevention measures...
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Humanos , Epidemiologia , Queimaduras QuímicasRESUMO
After a burn lesion, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) may occur via direct lung injury due to inhaled smoke and fumes or mediated by the inflammatory response associated with the burn or its infectious complications. The aim of the present study is to assess the epidemiologic profile of ARDS in adult burn patients admitted to intensive care in a burn unit at a university hospital. A prospective cohort study was performed from January to December 2012. Demographic and diagnostic data, prognostic scores, etiology and data on the extent and depth of burns were collected. Data related to risk factors for ARDS and death were also recorded. A total of 85 patients were included in the study. Patients were aged 41.7 (SD = 15.7) years old; 71.8% were male and the mean total body surface area burned was 28.3% (SD = 19.1%); 35.3% presented inhalation injuries. Invasive ventilatory support was required in 44 ICU inpatients (51.8%). ARDS was diagnosed in 38.6% of patients under invasive mechanical ventilation. In multivariate analysis, the presence of inhalation injuries was a risk factor for ARDS (OR = 9.75; CI 95% 2.79 - 33.95; P < 0.001). ARDS is a common complication in burn patients admitted to specialized intensive care units. Inhalation injuries were an independent risk factor for ARDS. Mortality rate observed in the study patients was high and associated with ARDS diagnosis.
Après une brûlure, un SDRA peut survenir soit en raison d'une atteinte pulmonaire directe (inhalation de fumées) soit en raison de la réaction inflammatoire due à la brûlure ou à une complication infectieuse. Le but de ce travail est d'évaluer l'épidémiologie des SDRA survenus chez des adultes brûlés hospitalisés dans l'unité de réanimation dédiée d'un CHU durant l'année 2012. Les données démographiques, celles concernant la brûlure (cause, étendue, profondeur, scores pronostics) et les facteurs de risque de SDRA ont été relevés. Quatre vingt cinq patients ont été inclus. Les patients étaient âgés de 41,7+/-15,7 ans, 71,8% d'entre eux étaient des hommes, ils étaient brûlés sur 28,3+/-19,1% de la SCT, 35,3% d'entre eux avaient des lésions d'inhalation. Quarante quatre patients (51,8%) ont eu besoin de ventilation mécanique. Un SDRA a été diagnostiqué chez 38,6% des patients ventilés. En analyse multivariée, les lésions d'inhalation sont un facteur de risque de SDRA (OR 9,75 ; IC95 2,79-33,95 ; p<0,001). Le SDRA est une complication fréquente chez les brûlés admis en unité de réanimation spécialisée. Les lésions d'inhalation sont un facteur de risque indépendant de SDRA. La mortalité de la cohorte était élevée, et associée au diagnostic de SDRA.
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INTRODUÇÃO: As queimaduras são traumas graves, que geram 100 mil atendimentos hospitalares por ano, no Brasil. As Unidades de Queimados são fundamentais para o tratamento desses pacientes e a produção de conhecimento sobre o tema. MÉTODO: O estudo estabeleceu o perfil de atendimento em cada ano de funcionamento da unidade no período de 2009 a 2012, e comparou, entre esses anos, a quantidade de pacientes internados, a procedência, os graus de queimadura, a idade, a superfície corporal queimada, os dias de internação, os tipos de procedimentos cirúrgicos, os agentes e a mortalidade. Para avaliação das possíveis associações, foi utilizado o teste do Qui-quadrado. RESULTADOS: Foram internados 321 pacientes. Em 2009, 70% dos pacientes apresentavam queimadura de II grau e, em 2012, 66% dos pacientes tinham queimadura de III grau. Em 2009, 37% vieram referenciados de outros serviços, e em 2012, 72%. A idade média dos pacientes foi de 29 anos em 2009 e 44 anos, em 2012. A superfície corporal queimada no início era de 13%, e em 2012, foi 8%. O tempo de internação subiu de 11 para 21 dias. Em 2009, realizaram-se 50 procedimentos cirúrgicos. Em 2012, foram 103. O agente causal mais encontrado foram os líquidos inflamáveis e a mortalidade global caiu de 7% para 4%, ao longo dos anos. CONCLUSÃO: Houve um aumento na quantidade de pacientes referenciados e complexos, com queimaduras de maior grau, exigindo mais procedimentos e maior hospitalização, ao longo dos anos. A taxa de mortalidade diminuiu, refletindo melhora técnica da Unidade, que se estabeleceu como referência regional no tratamento de queimados.
INTRODUCTION: Burns constitute severe trauma and account for 100,000 hospital visits per year in Brazil. Burns units are essential for the treatment of these patients and the generation of knowledge on this subject. METHOD: This study established the annual profile of burn unit attendance between 2009 and 2012. During these years of activity, we compared the number of hospitalized patients, patient origin, burn degree, age, burn body surface area, days of hospitalization, types of surgical procedures, agents, and mortality. Possible combinations were evaluated with the chi-square test. RESULTS: A total of 321 patients were hospitalized. In 2009, 70% of the patients presented secon-degree burns; in 2012, 66% of the patients presented third-degree burns. In 2009, 37% of the patients were referred to other services; in 2012, 72% were referred. The average patient age was 29 years old in 2009 and 44 years old in 2012. Burn body surface was 13% in 2009 and 8% in 2012. Hospitalization time increased from 11 to 21 days. A total of 50 surgical procedures were performed in 2009, while 103 were performed in 2012. Flammable liquids were the most commonly observed causal agents. The overall mortality rate decreased from 7% to 4% over the study period. CONCLUSION: There was an increase in the number of referred and complex patients with higher degree burns who required longer hospital stays and a greater number of procedures over the years. The decreased mortality rate reflected the technical improvement of the unit that was established as a regional reference for the treatment of burn victims.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , História do Século XXI , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Operatórios , Cirurgia Plástica , Ferimentos e Lesões , Unidades de Queimados , Queimaduras , Queimaduras Químicas , Epidemiologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Estudo de Avaliação , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Operatórios/métodos , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Operatórios/estatística & dados numéricos , Cirurgia Plástica/métodos , Cirurgia Plástica/estatística & dados numéricos , Ferimentos e Lesões/cirurgia , Unidades de Queimados/normas , Queimaduras/cirurgia , Queimaduras/terapia , Queimaduras/epidemiologia , Queimaduras Químicas/cirurgia , Queimaduras Químicas/terapia , Estudos Epidemiológicos , Epidemiologia/estatística & dados numéricosRESUMO
Imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (IRAB) is a major threat for critically ill patients, including those admitted to burn units. Recent studies have suggested that colonization pressure (the proportion of patients or patient-days harbouring the pathogen of interest) is an important driver of the risk for acquisition of multidrug-resistant organisms. With that in mind, we conducted a cohort study, enrolling 208 patients admitted to a burn unit from November 2008 through December 2009. The outcome of interest was the acquisition of IRAB. In addition to the usual risk factors, we assessed the impact of colonization pressure. The number of wound excisions (odds ratio (OR) 12.06, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.82-51.64) and the number of antimicrobials used (OR 22.82, 95% CI 5.15-101.19) were significant risk factors for the outcome of interest. On the other hand, colonization pressure (measured for whole time of exposure or up to the last 14, 7, or 3 days) was not associated with the risk for IRAB acquisition.
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Infecções por Acinetobacter/epidemiologia , Acinetobacter baumannii/isolamento & purificação , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Infecção Hospitalar/epidemiologia , Imipenem/farmacologia , Resistência beta-Lactâmica , Infecções por Acinetobacter/microbiologia , Acinetobacter baumannii/efeitos dos fármacos , Adulto , Idoso , Unidades de Queimados , Estudos de Coortes , Infecção Hospitalar/microbiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
Introdução: As queimaduras são lesões de grande morbidade e mortalidade que geram considerável ônus para o estado. Este estudo tem como objetivo traçar o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes internados na Unidade de Tratamento de Queimados (UTQ) do Hospital Geral de Vila Penteado (HGVP/SP). Método: Foram analisados os dados de internações de pacientes na UTQ do HGVP, no período de Janeiro/2012 a Julho/2013, sendo avaliadas as seguintes variáveis: gênero, idade, causa e extensão da queimadura, intervalo entre queimadura/internação, tempo de internação e evolução do paciente. Resultados: Observou-se predominância das internações em homens (65,8%). Em relação à idade, houve maior concentração de queimados na população adulta (80%). O fogo foi a principal causa de lesões (58,5%), seguido pela escaldadura (19,5%); 62% das queimaduras ocorreram no domicílio e 11,5%, no trabalho. Constatou-se que a maioria das vítimas (56,1%) apresentaram queimaduras de médio e grande porte e que 46,3% dos pacientes foram admitidos nas primeiras 24 horas pós-queimaduras. Quanto ao tempo de internação, foram verificados períodos inferiores a 15 dias como sendo os de maior incidência (55,4%). Obteve-se uma taxa de altas hospitalares igual a 83%, contra uma taxa de óbitos de 17%. Conclusão: Este estudo demonstrou o perfil de queimaduras e internações na UTQ do HGVP compatível com a grande maioria dos dados de outros centros especializados, ressaltando a importância dos estudos epidemiológicos que visam à prevenção desse problema.
Introduction: Burns are injuries with major morbidity and mortality and are a considerable burden on the government. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiological profile of patients admitted to the burn care unit (BCU) of the Vila Penteado General Hospital (HGVP/SP). Method: The data analyzed were derived from patient admissions to the BCU of the HGVP, from January 2012 to July 2013, using the following variables: sex, age, cause and extent of the burn, time between burn/admission, estratificalength of stay, and patient's progress. Results: The majority of admissions were observed in men (65.8%). There was a greater percentage of burn patients in the adult population (80%). Fire was the main cause of injury (58.5%), followed by scalding (19.5%); 62% of burns occurred at home and 11.5% at work. Most victims (56.1%) had medium and large burns, and 46.3% of the patients were admitted in the first 24 hours after a burn. A length of stay of less than 15 days was most common (55.4%). The hospital discharge rate was 83% with a death rate of 17%. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the epidemiological profile for burns and admissions to the BCU of the HGVP was consistent with the great majority of data from other specialty centers, and emphasizes the importance of epidemiological studies on prevention.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Criança , Adolescente , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , História do Século XXI , Ferimentos e Lesões , Perfil de Saúde , Unidades de Queimados , Queimaduras , Estudos Epidemiológicos , Epidemiologia Descritiva , Inquéritos e Questionários , Estudos Retrospectivos , Estudo de Avaliação , Pacientes Internados , Ferimentos e Lesões/cirurgia , Ferimentos e Lesões/mortalidade , Unidades de Queimados/normas , Unidades de Queimados/organização & administração , Queimaduras/cirurgia , Queimaduras/mortalidade , Inquéritos e Questionários/normasRESUMO
Tipo de Estudio: Descriptivo epidemiológico retrospectivo en 644 pacientes ingresados en la Unidad de quemados del hospital Luis Vernaza período 2003. Objetivos: Ordenar y presentar la información obtenida en el manejo de las quemaduras por electricidad en esta unidad especializada. Resultados: Pacientes de sexo masculino 86.80%, 59.47%, con edades entre 21 y 40 años. El sitio con mayor ocurrencia de accidentes fue el lugar de trabajo con 351 (54.50%) reportes, en el hogar se produjeron 236 (36.65%) casos, 57 (8.85%) en la calle, automóvil, etc. Generalmente los pacientes presentaron quemaduras de II grado con una media de 9.3% de Superficie Corporal Quemada (SCQ). La secuela más importante fue la amputación; 64.3% de éstas se realizaron en miembros superiores. La estancia hospitalaria media fue de 38 días, la mortalidad 3.1%. Conclusiones: La tendencia del número de casos con quemaduras eléctricas atendidos en el hospital Luis Vernaza está elevándose y es importante el grado de discapacidad que producen, lo que puede significar para los sistemas de salud una significativa inversión de recursos.
Type of study: Descriptive, retrospective of 644 patients admitted to the Burn Unit of the Luis Vernaza Hospital period 2003.Objectives: To organize the information obtained in managing electrical burn injuries admitted to the unit.Results:We found that electrical burn injuries were most common in males (86.80%) between the age group of 21-40 (59.47%). Percentage of the most common places of injury was:Place of work 351 (54.50%)Household 236 (36.65%)Street, automobile, etc 57 cases (8.85%)Most of the patients had 2nd degree burns and a mean burn size of 9.3% total body surface area. The most common sequelae were amputation (64.3%) of superior limbs. The mean hospital stay was of 38 days and a mortality of 3.1%.Conclusions: The number of cases of electrical burn injuries admitted at the Hospital Luis Vernaza and rate of disability is increasing.