Hemodynamic, respiratory conditions and their safety when performing exercises in an intensive care unit

Introduction: The prolonged stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) compromises the functionality and quality of life of patients. Physical exercise can contribute to improving functional status and accelerating return to activities. Objective: to assess the safety of patient mobilization in the ICU, describing the hemodynamic and respiratoryconditions and the occurrence of adverse effects. Methods: This is an uncontrolled, “before and after” study, carried out with 42 patients hospitalized in the ICU, submitted to mobilization through passive kinesiotherapy, active kinesiotherapy, seating and walking. In addition to epidemiological and clinical data, the adverse effects of mobilization were evaluated. Hemodynamic and respiratory variables were measured at the bedside, at three times: before, during and immediately after mobilization. Results: Elderly patients (65.8±13.7 years), predominantly women (59.5%), with a clinical admission diagnosis (64.3%) were studied. Patients on mechanical ventilation predominantly performed passive kinesiotherapy (57.1%) and those on spontaneous ventilation predominantly performed seating (28.6%) and walking (28.6%). Among the adverse effects, there was an unsatisfactory ventilatory muscle pattern (7.1%), peripheral oxygen saturation less than 90% (4.8%), and changes in blood pressure (7.1%). There was no record of changes in heart rate, accidental extubation or loss of venous access during mobilizations, as well as changes in hemodynamic, respiratory and oxygenation behavior before, during and after mobilization were not observed. Conclusion: physical exercises proved to be safe, viable in any clinical environment, respecting safety limits, and may bring potential benefits to patients admitted to the ICU.Introdução: A permanência prolongada na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) compromete a funcionalidade e a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Programas de exercícios podem contribuir na melhora do status funcional e aceleração do retorno às atividades. Objetivo: avaliar a segurança de exercícios em pacientes na UTI, descrevendo as condições hemodinâmicas e respiratórias e a ocorrência de efeitos adversos. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo não controlado, do tipo “antes e depois”, realizado com 42 pacientes internados em UTI, submetidos à mobilização através de cinesioterapia passiva, cinesioterapia ativa, sedestração e deambulação. Além dos dados epidemiológicos e clínicos, foram avaliados os efeitos adversos da mobilização. As variáveis hemodinâmicas e respiratórias foram mensuradas à beira do leito, em três momentos: antes, durante e imediatamente após a mobilização. Resultados: Foram estudados pacientes idosos (65,8±13,7 anos), predominantemente mulheres (59,5%), com diagnóstico admissional de natureza clínica (64,3%). Os pacientes em ventilação mecânica realizaram predominantemente cinesioterapia passiva (57,1%) e aqueles em ventilação espontânea realizaram predominantemente sedestração (28,6%) e deambulação (28,6%). Dentre os efeitos adversos, observou-se padrão muscular ventilatório insatisfatório (7,1%), saturação periférica de oxigênio inferior a 90% (4,8%), alteração da pressão arterial (7,1%). Não houve registro de alteração da frequência cardíaca, extubação acidental ou perda de acesso venoso durante as mobilizações, assim como não foram observadas alterações no comportamento hemodinâmico, respiratório e da oxigenação antes, durante e após a mobilização. Conclusão: exercícios físicos demonstraram-se seguros, viáveis em qualquer âmbito clínico, respeitando-se os limites de segurança, podendo trazer benefícios potenciais para pacientes internados em UTI

Occurrence of Gasterophilus spp. in Weanling Foals in Southern Brazil

Background: The occurrence of gastrointestinal myiasis caused by Gasterophilus spp. larvae (Diptera: Oestridae) in adult horses has been widely characterized, however data on natural infestation in young foals have been lacking. This observation may be related to the absence of conclusive diagnosis in these individuals, most likely due to logistical or financial constraints. Gastric ulceration is a problem and a significant cause of morbidity in foals, particularly during the weaning stage; therefore, gasterophilosis should be included in the differential diagnosis. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of gasterophilosis in 4- to 6-month-old weanling foals.Material, Methods & Results: Seventy-one healthy weanling foals were enrolled in the study. Physical assessment blood sampling and was completed in all foals before the commencement of the experiment. Gastroscopy examinations were performed under sedation (Detomidine 0.01 - 0.02 mg/kg) with a flexible endoscope inserted through nasogastric via. The lumen of the stomach was examined in order to search for botflies’ larvae. Following gastroscopy, foals were classified into 2 groups based on the presence of Gasterophilus spp. larvae in their stomachs: 1) Infected and 2) Not Infected. Infected foals received a single dose of commercial trichlorfon and albendazole equine oral gel and were stalled for 24 h. The passed feces were thoroughly examined, searching for elimination of larvae. A Total of 64% of the foals (n=45/71) harbored Gasterophilus spp. larvae in the stomach. Mild hyperemia in the gastric mucosa was observed in the attachment sites of the parasites. Physical assessment and hematological parameters’ data were analyzed with Shapiro-Wilk normality test. Comparison between groups for clinical signs, hematological parameters and Gasterophilus spp. infection rates were evaluated using the Kruskal-Wallis test or Student's t-test. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. There were no statistically significant variations in physical and hematological parameters between foals that were affected and those that were not infected. The larvae found in the feces were subjected to morphological examination, which confirmed the diagnosis of Gasterophilus intestinalis.Discussion: No systemic clinical indications compatible with Gasterophilus infestation were seen, as described in previous studies of horses infected with the parasite. No botfly eggs were observed in the hair of evaluated foals. During gastroscopy, mild hyperemic lesions in the gastric mucosa were observed in the larvae fixation sites. Although no changes in clinical or hematological parameters were noted, the confirmation of parasite presence is a cause for concern due to horses' tolerance for low infestation levels and poor diagnosis. Additionally, the presence of this myiasis in foals may be a significant stressor during the weaning period and should be included in the differential diagnosis of recurring abdominal pain. Furthermore, infected foals might be a reservoir for the parasite and, contribute to the elimination and spread of the larvae in the environment. Thus, inclusion of young horses in deworming protocols targeted to botfly larvae is needed. This is the first report of Gasterophilus intestinalis myiasis in foals in Brazil. Further research is necessary to fully understand the epidemiology and prevalence of this condition in young horses in Brazil, based on the findings of this study. Keywords: Gasterophilus intestinalis, cavity myiasis, gastroscopy, Oestridae

Condições hemodinâmicas, respiratórias e sua segurança na realização de exercícios em unidade de terapia intensiva

Introdução: A permanência prolongada na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) compromete a funcionalidade e a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Programas de exercícios podem contribuir na melhora do status funcional e aceleração do retorno às atividades. Objetivo: avaliar a segurança de exercícios em pacientes na UTI, descrevendo as condições hemodinâmicas e respiratórias e a ocorrência de efeitos adversos. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo não controlado, do tipo “antes e depois”, realizado com 42 pacientes internados em UTI, submetidos à mobilização através de cinesioterapia passiva, cinesioterapia ativa, sedestração e deambulação. Além dos dados epidemiológicos e clínicos, foram avaliados os efeitos adversos da mobilização. As variáveis hemodinâmicas e respiratórias foram mensuradas à beira do leito, em três momentos: antes, durante e imediatamente após a mobilização. Resultados: Foram estudados pacientes idosos (65,8±13,7 anos), predominantemente mulheres (59,5%), com diagnóstico admissional de natureza clínica (64,3%). Os pacientes em ventilação mecânica realizaram predominantemente cinesioterapia passiva (57,1%) e aqueles em ventilação espontânea realizaram predominantemente sedestração (28,6%) e deambulação (28,6%). Dentre os efeitos adversos, observou-se padrão muscular ventilatório insatisfatório (7,1%), saturação periférica de oxigênio inferior a 90% (4,8%), alteração da pressão arterial (7,1%). Não houve registro de alteração da frequência cardíaca, extubação acidental ou perda de acesso venoso durante as mobilizações, assim como não foram observadas alterações no comportamento hemodinâmico, respiratório e da oxigenação antes, durante e após a mobilização. Conclusão: exercícios físicos demonstraram-se seguros, viáveis em qualquer âmbito clínico, respeitando-se os limites de segurança, podendo trazer benefícios potenciais para pacientes internados em UTI

Impressão 4D de matriz extracelular

Introdução: A indisponibilidade de órgãos e tecidos para transplante com o objetivo de atender a demanda existente é um dos grandes desafios na área médica. Uma solução viável para essa problemática é a impressão tridimensional (3D) de órgãos e tecidos. O presente estudo apresenta resultados preliminares dos primeiros modelos da matriz extracelular (MEC) 4D utilizando um biomaterial. Métodos: Estudo experimental, multicêntrico, realizado no laboratório de Simulação e Fabricação Digital (SIMUFAB) do Instituto Federal de Pernambuco (IFPE). Uma solução de alginato de sódio a 2% foi utilizada para a fabricação da MEC em uma impressora 3D Zmorph do tipo FDM. Resultados: A figura geométrica da MEC foi um quadrado com 1cm2 de área desenvolvida pelo software Voxelizer, projetado inicialmente no CAD (computer aided design). A seguir, o biomaterial em forma de gel foi impresso com uma velocidade de extrusão de 1mm/s e uma velocidade de impressão de 3mm/s.  Obtivemos êxito na impressão com o biopolímero selecionado para a fabricação da MEC. Verificou-se um depósito uniforme do material durante a impressão, permitindo obter a forma geométrica projetada no CAD. Discussão: O presente artigo mostra resultados preliminares do processo de impressão de uma MEC 4D. O êxito da impressão da MEC qualifica alginato como um dos principais biopolímeros a ser utilizado nas futuras fases desse estudo. Conclusão: A variação da área da ponteira e a velocidade de extrusão têm grande influência na análise dos parâmetros finais para utilizar a impressora 3D

Photography-based taxonomy is inadequate, unnecessary, and potentially harmful for biological sciences

The question whether taxonomic descriptions naming new animal species without type specimen(s) deposited in collections should be accepted for publication by scientific journals and allowed by the Code has already been discussed in Zootaxa (Dubois & Nemésio 2007; Donegan 2008, 2009; Nemésio 2009a–b; Dubois 2009; Gentile & Snell 2009; Minelli 2009; Cianferoni & Bartolozzi 2016; Amorim et al. 2016). This question was again raised in a letter supported by 35 signatories published in the journal Nature (Pape et al. 2016) on 15 September 2016. On 25 September 2016, the following rebuttal (strictly limited to 300 words as per the editorial rules of Nature) was submitted to Nature, which on 18 October 2016 refused to publish it. As we think this problem is a very important one for zoological taxonomy, this text is published here exactly as submitted to Nature, followed by the list of the 493 taxonomists and collection-based researchers who signed it in the short time span from 20 September to 6 October 2016

Occurrence of Gasterophilus spp. in Weanling Foals in Southern Brazil

Background: The occurrence of gastrointestinal myiasis caused by Gasterophilus spp. larvae (Diptera: Oestridae) in adult horses has been widely characterized, however data on natural infestation in young foals have been lacking. This observation may be related to the absence of conclusive diagnosis in these individuals, most likely due to logistical or financial constraints. Gastric ulceration is a problem and a significant cause of morbidity in foals, particularly during the weaning stage; therefore, gasterophilosis should be included in the differential diagnosis. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of gasterophilosis in 4- to 6-month-old weanling foals.Material, Methods & Results: Seventy-one healthy weanling foals were enrolled in the study. Physical assessment blood sampling and was completed in all foals before the commencement of the experiment. Gastroscopy examinations were performed under sedation (Detomidine 0.01 - 0.02 mg/kg) with a flexible endoscope inserted through nasogastric via. The lumen of the stomach was examined in order to search for botflies’ larvae. Following gastroscopy, foals were classified into 2 groups based on the presence of Gasterophilus spp. larvae in their stomachs: 1) Infected and 2) Not Infected. Infected foals received a single dose of commercial trichlorfon and albendazole equine oral gel and were stalled for 24 h. The passed feces were thoroughly examined, searching for elimination of larvae. A Total of 64% of the foals (n=45/71) harbored Gasterophilus spp. larvae in the stomach. Mild hyperemia in the gastric mucosa was observed in the attachment sites of the parasites. Physical assessment and hematological parameters’ data were analyzed with Shapiro-Wilk normality test. Comparison between groups for clinical signs, hematological parameters and Gasterophilus spp. infection rates were evaluated using the Kruskal-Wallis test or Student's t-test. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. There were no statistically significant variations in physical and hematological parameters between foals that were affected and those that were not infected. The larvae found in the feces were subjected to morphological examination, which confirmed the diagnosis of Gasterophilus intestinalis.Discussion: No systemic clinical indications compatible with Gasterophilus infestation were seen, as described in previous studies of horses infected with the parasite. No botfly eggs were observed in the hair of evaluated foals. During gastroscopy, mild hyperemic lesions in the gastric mucosa were observed in the larvae fixation sites. Although no changes in clinical or hematological parameters were noted, the confirmation of parasite presence is a cause for concern due to horses' tolerance for low infestation levels and poor diagnosis. Additionally, the presence of this myiasis in foals may be a significant stressor during the weaning period and should be included in the differential diagnosis of recurring abdominal pain. Furthermore, infected foals might be a reservoir for the parasite and, contribute to the elimination and spread of the larvae in the environment. Thus, inclusion of young horses in deworming protocols targeted to botfly larvae is needed. This is the first report of Gasterophilus intestinalis myiasis in foals in Brazil. Further research is necessary to fully understand the epidemiology and prevalence of this condition in young horses in Brazil, based on the findings of this study. Keywords: Gasterophilus intestinalis, cavity myiasis, gastroscopy, Oestridae

Retirada do leito após a descontinuação da ventilação mecânica: há repercussão na mortalidade e no tempo de permanência na unidade de terapia intensiva?

OBJETIVO: Descrever a freqüência de retirada do leito em pacientes submetidos à ventilação mecânica e sua repercussão na mortalidade e no tempo de permanência na unidade de terapia intensiva. MÉTODOS: Estudo longitudinal, retrospectivo, realizado com os pacientes submetidos à ventilação mecânica. Avaliadas variáveis clínicas e epidemiológicas, condutas motoras relacionadas à retirada do leito, tempo de permanência e mortalidade. RESULTADOS: Foram estudados 91 pacientes com média de idade de 62,5&plusmn; 18,8 anos, predomínio do gênero feminino (52%) e tempo de permanência na unidade de terapia intensiva de 07 dias (IC 95%, 8-13 dias). Considerando a retirada ou não do leito, não foi observada diferença entre os grupos quanto ao tempo de permanência na unidade de terapia intensiva. Observou-se que os pacientes que foram retirados do leito possuíam menor gravidade clínica. A taxa de mortalidade foi de 29,7%, sendo que o grupo que não foi retirado do leito apresentou maior mortalidade real e prevista. CONCLUSÕES: Os pacientes retirados do leito após a descontinuação da ventilação mecânica apresentaram menor mortalidade. Sugere-se que, cada vez mais, seja estimulada a realização de mobilização precoce e da retirada do leito na unidade de terapia intensiva.<br>OBJECTIVE: To describe the withdrawal of the bed frequency in mechanic ventilation patients and its impact on mortality and length of stay in the intensive care unit. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study in mechanical ventilation patients. Clinical and epidemiological variables, withdrawal of bed related motor therapy, intensive care unit length of stay and mortality were evaluated. RESULTS: We studied 91 patients, mean age of 62.5&plusmn; 18.8 years, predominantly female (52%) and mean intensive care unit length of stay of 07 days (95% CI, 8-13 days). Considering the withdrawal of the bed or not, no difference was observed between groups regarding length of stay in intensive care unit. Patients who were withdrawn of bed had a lower clinical severity. Their mortality rate was 29.7%. The not withdrawn of bed group had higher both actual and expected mortality. CONCLUSIONS: Patients withdrawn of bed following mechanical ventilation discontinuation showed lower mortality. It is suggested that early intensive care unit mobilization and withdrawal of bed should be stimulated

NEOTROPICAL ALIEN MAMMALS: a data set of occurrence and abundance of alien mammals in the Neotropics

Biological invasion is one of the main threats to native biodiversity. For a species to become invasive, it must be voluntarily or involuntarily introduced by humans into a nonnative habitat. Mammals were among first taxa to be introduced worldwide for game, meat, and labor, yet the number of species introduced in the Neotropics remains unknown. In this data set, we make available occurrence and abundance data on mammal species that (1) transposed a geographical barrier and (2) were voluntarily or involuntarily introduced by humans into the Neotropics. Our data set is composed of 73,738 historical and current georeferenced records on alien mammal species of which around 96% correspond to occurrence data on 77 species belonging to eight orders and 26 families. Data cover 26 continental countries in the Neotropics, ranging from Mexico and its frontier regions (southern Florida and coastal-central Florida in the southeast United States) to Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay, and the 13 countries of Caribbean islands. Our data set also includes neotropical species (e.g., Callithrix sp., Myocastor coypus, Nasua nasua) considered alien in particular areas of Neotropics. The most numerous species in terms of records are from Bos sp. (n = 37,782), Sus scrofa (n = 6,730), and Canis familiaris (n = 10,084); 17 species were represented by only one record (e.g., Syncerus caffer, Cervus timorensis, Cervus unicolor, Canis latrans). Primates have the highest number of species in the data set (n = 20 species), partly because of uncertainties regarding taxonomic identification of the genera Callithrix, which includes the species Callithrix aurita, Callithrix flaviceps, Callithrix geoffroyi, Callithrix jacchus, Callithrix kuhlii, Callithrix penicillata, and their hybrids. This unique data set will be a valuable source of information on invasion risk assessments, biodiversity redistribution and conservation-related research. There are no copyright restrictions. Please cite this data paper when using the data in publications. We also request that researchers and teachers inform us on how they are using the data