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    BILATERAL FIRST RIB FRACTURE IN A DIVE WITH LIFE VEST

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    ABSTRACTFirst-rib fractures are uncommon and are generally related to major thoracic trauma: so much so that they serve to indicate the severity of the trauma. Isolated bilateral first-rib fractures without major thoracic trauma are rarely described in the literature. The symptoms may go unnoticed and be minimized, thus making this condition difficult to diagnose. The present report presents a case of direct trauma on the supraclavicular region with symptoms of contusion of the brachial plexus, caused by a fall from a jet ski while a life vest was being used. The literature was reviewed to show the various facets of the problem and the treatment for this condition was discussed

    Reducing the environmental impact of surgery on a global scale: systematic review and co-prioritization with healthcare workers in 132 countries

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    Abstract Background Healthcare cannot achieve net-zero carbon without addressing operating theatres. The aim of this study was to prioritize feasible interventions to reduce the environmental impact of operating theatres. Methods This study adopted a four-phase Delphi consensus co-prioritization methodology. In phase 1, a systematic review of published interventions and global consultation of perioperative healthcare professionals were used to longlist interventions. In phase 2, iterative thematic analysis consolidated comparable interventions into a shortlist. In phase 3, the shortlist was co-prioritized based on patient and clinician views on acceptability, feasibility, and safety. In phase 4, ranked lists of interventions were presented by their relevance to high-income countries and low–middle-income countries. Results In phase 1, 43 interventions were identified, which had low uptake in practice according to 3042 professionals globally. In phase 2, a shortlist of 15 intervention domains was generated. In phase 3, interventions were deemed acceptable for more than 90 per cent of patients except for reducing general anaesthesia (84 per cent) and re-sterilization of ‘single-use’ consumables (86 per cent). In phase 4, the top three shortlisted interventions for high-income countries were: introducing recycling; reducing use of anaesthetic gases; and appropriate clinical waste processing. In phase 4, the top three shortlisted interventions for low–middle-income countries were: introducing reusable surgical devices; reducing use of consumables; and reducing the use of general anaesthesia. Conclusion This is a step toward environmentally sustainable operating environments with actionable interventions applicable to both high– and low–middle–income countries

    Fratura bilateral de primeira costela em mergulho com colete salva-vidas Bilateral first rib fracture in a dive with life vest

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    As fraturas de primeira costela são incomuns e geralmente associadas a grandes traumas torácicos a ponto de servirem como associação com a gravidade do trauma. As fraturas isoladas bilaterais de primeira costela sem grandes traumas torácicos são raramente descritas na literatura. Os sintomas podem passar despercebidos e serem minimizados dificultando o diagnóstico desta condição. O presente relato mostra um trauma direto sobre a região supraclavicular com sintomas de contusão do plexo braquial numa queda de jet ski com uso de salva-vidas. É feita uma revisão da literatura mostrando as diversas faces do problema discutindo-se o tratamento desta condição.<br>First rib fractures are uncommon and are generally related to major thoracic traumas, so much so that they indicate the severity of the trauma. Isolated bilateral first rib fractures without major thoracic trauma are rarely described in the literature. Symptoms may go unnoticed and could be minimal, making diagnosis of this condition difficult. The present report presents a direct trauma of the supraclavicular region with symptoms of contusion of the brachial plexus, caused by a fall from a jet ski using a life vest. A review was done of literature indicating the various facets of the problem and discussing treatment of this condition

    Mapeamento ecográfico da bifurcação das artérias carótidas extracranianas para planejamento cirúrgico: diferenças baseadas no gênero do paciente

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    CONTEXTO: A ecografia das artérias carótidas extracranianas já se estabeleceu como método diagnóstico de imagem pré-operatória, e para seguimento de pacientes. OBJETIVO: Avaliar diferenças do mapeamento ecográfico em função do gênero masculino ou feminino dos pacientes. MÉTODOS: Ultrassonografia de alta resolução foi realizada antes do tratamento cirúrgico de 500 bifurcações carotídeas em 192 mulheres e 308 homens. Análise de diferenças baseadas no gênero foi feita em imagens modo B e fluxo a cor, transversal e longitudinal, e medidas duplex doppler de velocidades. Porcentual de estenose expressa em redução de diâmetro, comprimento de placa, diâmetros das artérias carótida interna distal e comum, e distância da bifurcação ao lóbulo da orelha foram comparados. Média, desvio padrão, mínimo e máximo foram descritos. Comparações estatísticas foram baseadas em testes t de Student e do &#935;2. RESULTADOS: Estenoses carotídeas mediram 70±11% (30-95%) em mulheres e 72±12% (40-98%) em homens (p=0,013). Prevalência de estenoses no intervalo 90-99% foi mais alta em homens, 14,3 vs 7,8% (p=0,029). As placas foram mais extensas nos homens, 2,3±0,8 vs 1,9±0,6 cm (p<0,001). O diâmetro médio foi maior nos homens, tanto da carótida interna distal, 4,9±0,9 vs 4,6±0,8 mm, como da carótida comum, 7,6±1,3 vs 7,1±1,4 mm (p=0.001). A distância da bifurcação ao lóbulo da orelha foi maior nos homens, 5,9±1,1 vs 5,3±0,9 cm (p<0,001). CONCLUSÕES: O mapeamento ecográfico demonstrou que as medidas analisadas foram maiores em pacientes do gênero masculino. O planejamento detalhado do tratamento da placa carotídea deve considerar diferenças individuais como as associadas ao gênero do paciente

    Erratum to: Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition) (Autophagy, 12, 1, 1-222, 10.1080/15548627.2015.1100356

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