Utilization of mechanical power and associations with clinical outcomes in brain injured patients: a secondary analysis of the extubation strategies in neuro-intensive care unit patients and associations with outcome (ENIO) trial

Background: There is insufficient evidence to guide ventilatory targets in acute brain injury (ABI). Recent studies have shown associations between mechanical power (MP) and mortality in critical care populations. We aimed to describe MP in ventilated patients with ABI, and evaluate associations between MP and clinical outcomes. Methods: In this preplanned, secondary analysis of a prospective, multi-center, observational cohort study (ENIO, NCT03400904), we included adult patients with ABI (Glasgow Coma Scale ≤ 12 before intubation) who required mechanical ventilation (MV) ≥ 24 h. Using multivariable log binomial regressions, we separately assessed associations between MP on hospital day (HD)1, HD3, HD7 and clinical outcomes: hospital mortality, need for reintubation, tracheostomy placement, and development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Results: We included 1217 patients (mean age 51.2 years [SD 18.1], 66% male, mean body mass index [BMI] 26.3 [SD 5.18]) hospitalized at 62 intensive care units in 18 countries. Hospital mortality was 11% (n = 139), 44% (n = 536) were extubated by HD7 of which 20% (107/536) required reintubation, 28% (n = 340) underwent tracheostomy placement, and 9% (n = 114) developed ARDS. The median MP on HD1, HD3, and HD7 was 11.9 J/min [IQR 9.2-15.1], 13 J/min [IQR 10-17], and 14 J/min [IQR 11-20], respectively. MP was overall higher in patients with ARDS, especially those with higher ARDS severity. After controlling for same-day pressure of arterial oxygen/fraction of inspired oxygen (P/F ratio), BMI, and neurological severity, MP at HD1, HD3, and HD7 was independently associated with hospital mortality, reintubation and tracheostomy placement. The adjusted relative risk (aRR) was greater at higher MP, and strongest for: mortality on HD1 (compared to the HD1 median MP 11.9 J/min, aRR at 17 J/min was 1.22, 95% CI 1.14-1.30) and HD3 (1.38, 95% CI 1.23-1.53), reintubation on HD1 (1.64; 95% CI 1.57-1.72), and tracheostomy on HD7 (1.53; 95%CI 1.18-1.99). MP was associated with the development of moderate-severe ARDS on HD1 (2.07; 95% CI 1.56-2.78) and HD3 (1.76; 95% CI 1.41-2.22). Conclusions: Exposure to high MP during the first week of MV is associated with poor clinical outcomes in ABI, independent of P/F ratio and neurological severity. Potential benefits of optimizing ventilator settings to limit MP warrant further investigation

TREATMENT OF OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA USING THE FASSIER-DUVAL TELESCOPIC ROD

ABSTRACT Objectives: This study aimed to assess the treatment of patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) operated on with a telescopic Fassier-Duval (FD) rod in a querterenario hospital from 2010 to 2020. Methods: We analyzed indication for surgical treatment, causes of reoperation, complications and the effectiveness of telescoping rod. Results: The results were compared with the literature and with the same parameters from a previous study which a different telescopic rod developed by the same authors. This was a retrospective study based on the analysis of digital and radiographic clinical records. Fifteen patients with 21 FD rods were evaluated, most were used on the femur (18 rods or 85.7%), eight patients were female (53.3%), with a mean age of 10.47 (3.92 to 16.44) years, most of whom had type III Sillence (46.7%), with a mean follow-up of 5.22 (1.43 to 7.02) years. Seven rods (33.3%) had complications. The main indication was for fracture (57.1%). Regarding the ability to telescope, we observed that 15 rods (71.4%) followed the child's growth. Conclusion: We had good results using FD rods, similar to the data found in the literature and the data obtained with our rod. Level of Evidence III,Retrospective comparative study

Accidents due to falls from roof slabs

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE Falls from the roof slabs of houses are accidents of high potential severity that occur in large Brazilian cities and often affect children and adolescents. The aims of this study were to characterize the factors that predispose towards this type of fall involving children and adolescents, quantify the severity of associated lesions and suggest preventive measures. DESIGN AND SETTING Descriptive observational prospective longitudinal study in two hospitals in the metropolitan region of São Paulo. METHODS Data were collected from 29 cases of falls from roof slabs involving children and adolescents between October 2008 and October 2009. RESULTS Cases involving males were more prevalent, accounting for 84%. The predominant age group was schoolchildren (7 to 12 years old; 44%). Leisure activities were most frequently being practiced on the roof slab at the time of the fall (86%), and flying a kite was the most prevalent game (37.9%). In 72% of the cases, the children were unaccompanied by an adult responsible for them. Severe conditions such as multiple trauma and traumatic brain injuries resulted from 79% of the accidents. CONCLUSION Falls from roof slabs are accidents of high potential severity, and preventive measures aimed towards informing parents and guardians about the dangers and risk factors associated with this type of accident are needed, along with physical protective measures, such as low walls around the slab and gates with locks to restrict free access to these places

Avaliação clínica, radiográfica e laboratorial de pacientes com osteogênese imperfeita Clinical, radiographic and laboratory evaluation of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta

OBJETIVOS: A osteogênese imperfeita (OI) é uma doença genética, caracterizando-se por alterações no colágeno do tipo I, que determinam um espectro amplo de alterações clínicas, como a dentinogênese imperfeita e escleras azuladas. O objetivo deste estudo é estabelecer uma correlação prática no diagnóstico diferencial intergrupos dentro da classificação de Sillence et al. (1979). MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados 22 pacientes mediante critérios clínicos e radiográficos. Após, a subdivisão de acordo com os tipos de Sillence et al. (1979), os pacientes foram também submetidos à avaliação laboratorial e à densitometria óssea. RESULTADOS: Os dados significantes para diferenciação entre os tipos da doença foram a estatura, o número total de fraturas por indivíduo e a densitometria óssea. O cálcio sérico não diferencia os tipos da doença. CONCLUSÕES: Características como a deambulação, a estatura e a densitometria óssea podem auxiliar na diferenciação entre os subtipos dos portadores da doença, repercutindo diretamente no estabelecimento do seu prognóstico.<br>BACKGROUND: Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder characterized by defects in type I collagen. The main symptom is bone fragility and susceptibility to fractures. Other clinical findings are dentinogenesis imperfecta, blue sclera, early deafness and joint laxity. The purpose of this paper is to establish a practical relationship of the clinical differences between the Sillence's groups. METHODS: 22 patients were classified according to Sillence et al criteria and submitted to laboratory tests including blood calcium level and bone densitometry. RESULTS: All clinical and laboratory differences were discussed in the text. CONCLUSIONS: Differences such as results that were found in walking ability, height and bone densitometry were significant and may help to classify patients and to establish prognosis

Evolução do escorregamento epifisário proximal do fêrmur após tratamento não cirúrgico Evolution of slipped capital femoral epiphysis after nonsurgical treatment

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a eficácia do tratamento conservador em pacientes com epifisiólise proximal do fêmur (EEPF) e as complicações devidas à evolução da doença. MÉTODOS: Foram analisados, retrospectivamente, 18 pacientes (26 quadris) consecutivamente atendidos no período entre dezembro de 1996 e agosto de 2006 no Serviço de Ortopedia da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, encaminhados por outros serviços com diagnóstico de EEPF e tratados de forma não cirúrgica. RESULTADOS: A progressão do escorregamento aconteceu em 19 quadris (73%), sendo que, dos quadris com escorregamento leve, oito permaneceram leves, quatro progrediram para moderados e um tornou-se grave pela classificação Southwick. Dos seis quadris classificados como moderados, quatro evoluíram para grave e os dois graves acentuaram-se um pouco mais. Conclusões: Apesar de a indicação cirúrgica ser hoje consenso no tratamento do EEEP para evitar a progressão do escorregamento, há ainda pacientes com diagnóstico confirmado que são tratados de forma conservadora, e isto representa um grande erro, pois implica no aumento da morbidade da doença.<br>OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of conservative treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) and the complications due to the progression of the slip. METHODS: 18 patients (26 hips) seen consecutively from December 1996 to August 2006 at the Orthopedics Service of Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, referred from other services with a SCFE diagnosis and treated without surgery were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS: Slip progression was observed in 19 hips (73%). Among the mild cases, 8 remained mild, four turned moderate and one became severe according to Southwick classification. Four out of the six originally moderate cases became severe and the two already severe cases worsened. Conclusion: Despite there being a consensus regarding the use of surgical treatment to prevent SCFE progression, some cases are still being treated conservatively. This represents a grave error, since it increases the morbidity of the disease