Abstract Introduction: Almost 800 female deaths occur daily due to preventable causes associated with complications during or after pregnancy or childbirth, equivalent to two maternal deaths per minute. Objective: To develop a nursing care process for a pregnant woman who suffered from hyperthyroidism using diagnostic taxonomies, results and nursing interventions with a focus on Orem's theory. Methodology: Case study of a pregnant woman treated in a second level care hospital, the Orem assessment guide was used, developing the stages: assessment, diagnosis, planning, execution and evaluation, individualized care plans were designed and executed. Privacy was protected by omitting identity, respecting the rights and well-being of the participant. Results: The risk conditioning factor that compromised the health of the mother-child binomial gave way to care planning aimed at the process of ineffective motherhood and ineffective self-management of health, establishing interventions such as high-risk pregnancy care and teaching the process of illness and prescribed medications, an improvement was obtained in the patient's health status, which allowed her discharge and adequate management of the high-risk pregnancy. Conclusion: The nursing care process exposed the context in which the pregnant woman with known uncontrolled pathology is admitted, which compromised maternal-fetal well-being. Nursing education is required to promote preconception maternal health for future pregnancies.

Abstrato Introdução: Quase 800 mortes femininas ocorrem diariamente por causas evitáveis associadas a complicações durante ou após a gravidez ou o parto, o equivalente a duas mortes maternas por minuto. Objetivo: Desenvolver um processo de cuidado de enfermagem a uma gestante portadora de hipertireoidismo utilizando taxonomias diagnósticas, resultados e intervenções de enfermagem com enfoque na teoria de Orem. Metodologia: Estudo de caso de uma gestante atendida em um hospital de atenção secundária, utilizou-se o guia de avaliação de Orem, desenvolvendo as etapas: avaliação, diagnóstico, planejamento, execução e avaliação, foram desenhados e executados planos de cuidados individualizados. A privacidade foi protegida pela omissão da identidade, respeitando os direitos e o bem-estar do participante. Resultados: O fator condicionante de risco que comprometia a saúde do binômio mãe-filho deu lugar ao planejamento do cuidado voltado ao processo de maternidade ineficaz e à autogestão ineficaz da saúde, estabelecendo intervenções como o cuidado à gravidez de alto risco e ensinando o processo e medicamentos prescritos, houve uma melhora no estado de saúde da paciente, o que permitiu sua alta e o gerenciamento adequado da gravidez de alto risco. Conclusão: O processo de cuidado de enfermagem expôs o contexto em que a gestante com patologia conhecida não controlada é internada, o que compromete o bem-estar materno-fetal. A educação em enfermagem é necessária para promover a saúde materna pré-concepcional em futuras gestações.

Resumen Introducción: Casi 800 muertes de mujeres en forma diaria ocurren por causas prevenibles asociadas a complicaciones durante o después del embarazo o el parto, equivaliendo dos muertes maternas por minuto. Objetivo: Desarrollar un proceso de atención de enfermería a gestante que cursó con hipertiroidismo empleando las taxonomías diagnósticas, resultados e intervenciones de enfermería con enfoque de la teoría de Orem. Metodología: Estudio de caso a mujer gestante atendida en hospital de segundo nivel de atención, se empleó la guía de valoración de Orem desarrollando las etapas: valoración, diagnóstico, planeación, ejecución y evaluación, se diseñaron y ejecutaron planes de cuidados individualizados. Se protegió la privacidad omitiendo identidad, respetando los derechos y bienestar de la participante. Resultados: El factor condicionante de riesgo que comprometía la salud del binomio madre-hijo, dio paso a la planificación del cuidado encaminado al proceso de maternidad ineficaz y autogestión ineficaz de la salud, estableciendo intervenciones como cuidados del embarazo de alto riesgo y enseñanza del proceso de enfermedad y medicamentos prescritos, se obtuvo mejora en el estado de salud de la paciente, lo que permitió su alta y un adecuado manejo del embarazo de alto riesgo. Conclusión: El proceso de atención de enfermería expuso el contexto en el que ingresa la mujer gestante con patología conocida no controlada, lo que comprometía el bienestar materno-fetal. Se requiere educación por parte de enfermería para fomentar la salud materna preconcepcional para futuros embarazos.

Abstract Background: Assuming the role of a caregiver involves meeting several demands. Understanding the caregiver’s perspective can aid in this transition. Objective: To identify caregivers’ perceptions of the requirements for taking on this role. Methodology: A descriptive exploratory study with a qualitative approach was conducted, using semi-structured interviews with a convenience sample of nine caregivers of dependent persons without previous experience. The data obtained was analyzed using MAXQDA software and followed Bardin’s principles of content analysis. Ethical principles were adhered to, and the study was approved by the Ethics Committee (opinion OBS.SF.245-2021). Results: The data analysis revealed three categories and their subcategories: Awareness; Skills, (Feeling capable of providing care after hospital discharge; Knowledge; Capabilities; Emotional self-control); and Resources. Conclusion: The requirements identified in caregivers’ perceptions can improve nurses’ assessment of the conditions that facilitate the assumption of this role in the context studied. Future studies should focus on the perceptions of health professionals/clinicians regarding this phenomenon.

Resumo Enquadramento: A assunção do papel de prestador de cuidados (PC) pressupõe a necessidade de um conjunto de requisitos. Conhecer a perceção do PC poderá facilitar esta transição. Objetivo: Conhecer a perceção do PC sobre os requisitos para a assunção do papel. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa, através de entrevistas semiestruturadas a uma amostra por conveniência de nove PC de pessoas dependentes, sem experiência prévia. A análise de conteúdo foi realizada com recurso ao software MAXQDA e seguiu os pressupostos de Bardin. Os princípios éticos foram cumpridos. Parecer favorável da comissão de ética OBS.SF.245-2021. Resultados: Da análise de dados emergiram três categorias e respetivas subcategorias: Consciencialização; Competências (Sentir-se capacitado para cuidar no regresso a casa, Conhecimento, Capacidades e Autocontrolo emocional); e Recursos. Conclusão: Os requisitos identificados na perceção do PC poderão melhorar a capacidade de avaliação dos enfermeiros relativamente às condições facilitadoras à assunção deste papel no contexto estudado. Estudos futuros devem incidir sobre a perceção de peritos/clínicos acerca deste fenómeno.

Resumen Marco contextual: La asunción del papel de cuidador (PC) presupone la necesidad de una serie de requisitos. Conocer la percepción del PC puede facilitar esta transición. Objetivo: Conocer la percepción que tiene el PC de los requisitos necesarios para asumir el cargo. Metodología: Estudio exploratorio descriptivo, con enfoque cualitativo, en el que se usaron entrevistas semiestructuradas con una muestra de conveniencia de nueve PC de personas dependientes, sin experiencia previa. El análisis de contenido se llevó a cabo mediante el programa MAXQDA y siguió los supuestos de Bardin. Se cumplieron los principios éticos. Dictamen favorable del comité de ética OBS.SF.245-2021. Resultados: Del análisis de los datos surgieron tres categorías y sus subcategorías: Conciencia; Competencias (Sentirse capacitado para cuidar al volver a casa, Conocimientos, Capacidades y Autocontrol emocional), y Recursos. Conclusión: Los requisitos identificados en la percepción del PC podrían mejorar la capacidad de los enfermeros para evaluar las condiciones que facilitan la asunción de este papel en el contexto estudiado. Futuros estudios deberían centrarse en la percepción de los expertos/clínicos sobre este fenómeno.

ABSTRACT Background: Despite the large use of folic acid supplements, there are very few cases of reported allergy. Clinical case: A 38-year-old woman, experienced palmoplantar pruritus, generalized urticaria, angioedema and conjunctival hyperemia, 30 minutes after the intake of a 5mg folic acid tablet. She was taken to the Emergency Department and on discharge was referred to the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Department, where the patient underwent a diagnostic workup. The Skin Prick Test (SPT) was positive for the 5 mg/mL concentration and the Basophil Activation Test (BAT) was considered positive for both dilutions, from an initial solution concentration of 5mg/ml: 1/100 dil (CD63=9.03%; SI=10.1) and 1/160 dil (CD63=7.46%; SI=8.4). Discussion/Conclusion: We report a patient with an immediate reaction to folic acid with positive SPT and BAT, which favors an IgE-mediated allergy. To our knowledge, this is the first case describing the use of a BAT in the diagnostic workup of folic acid allergy.

RESUMO Introdução: Apesar da grande utilização de suplementos de ácido fólico, existem poucos casos de alergia relatados. Descrição do caso: Mulher de 38 anos, que apresentou prurido palmoplantar, urticária generalizada, angioedema e hiperemia conjuntival 30 minutos após a ingestão de um comprimido de ácido fólico de 5mg. Foi levada ao serviço de urgência e, à data de alta, referenciada para o serviço de imunoalergologia para realização de estudo. O teste cutâneo por picada (TCP) foi positivo para a concentração de 5 mg/ml e o teste de ativação de basófilos (TAB) foi considerado positivo para ambas as diluições, a partir de uma concentração inicial de 5mg/ml: 1/100 dil (CD63=9,03%; SI=10,1) e 1/160 dil (CD63=7,46%; SI=8,4). Discussão/conclusões: Descrevemos uma doente com uma reação imediata ao ácido fólico com TCP e TAB positivos, o que favorece uma alergia IgE-mediada. Tanto quanto sabemos, este é o primeiro caso a descrever a utilização do TAB no estudo da alergia ao ácido fólico.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is very prevalent and is the most common cause of vaginal discharge worldwide. It is a dysbiosis resulting from the replacement of hydrogen peroxide and lactic acid-producing lactobacilli by anaerobic bacteria in high concentrations, including Gardnerella vaginalis, Prevotella, Mobiluncus, Atopobium and other anaerobes. BV can be self-diagnosed when the patient presents the classic symptoms, or clinically and laboratory-based, following the Amsel criteria or by determining the Nugent score. The recommended treatments for BV are oral metronidazole, secnidazole and tinidazole, as well as vaginal metronidazole gel, clindamycin cream and Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi gel. The present study aimed to determine the ability of vaginal clindamycin cream, vaginal metronidazole gel and S. terebinthifolia Raddi vaginal gel to inhibit the growth or preserve the population of Lactobacillus gasseri ATCC 19992 microorganisms in vitro. The methodology used was perforation in plates, forming 6 mm wells, where the samples were inoculated. The plates were incubated for 48 hours at 30°C. After this period, by visual plates analysis, was observed that L. gasseri is resistant to S. terebinthifolia Raddi vaginal gel since no inhibition halo was observed. However, L. gasseri was moderately susceptible to Metronidazole vaginal gel and highly sensitive to Clindamycin vaginal cream. As lactobacilli, of which L. gasseri stands out, represent over 95% of the microorganisms 3/16 that inhabit the vaginal environment, maintaining the health of this microbiome, the action of Clindamycin and Metronidazole can lead to an imbalance in the vaginal microbiota, allowing relapses when these therapeutic agents are used to treat BV.

A vaginose bacteriana (VB) é muito prevalente e é a causa mais comum de corrimento vaginal em todo o mundo. Trata-se de uma disbiose resultante da substituição dos lactobacilos produtores de peróxido de hidrogênio e ácido lático por bactérias anaeróbicas em altas concentrações, incluindo Gardnerella vaginalis, Prevotella, Mobiluncus, Atopobium e outros anaeróbios. A VB pode ser autodiagnosticada, quando a paciente apresenta a sintomatologia clássica, ou clínica e laboratorialmente obedecendo aos critérios de Amsel ou pela determinação do escore de Nugent. Os tratamentos recomendados para a VB são o Metronidazol, o Secnidazol e o Tinidazol por via oral, bem como o metronidazol gel, a clindamicina creme e o gel de S. terebinthifolia Raddi por via vaginal. O presente estudo teve por objetivo determinar a capacidade da Clindamicina creme vaginal, do Metronidazol gel vaginal e do S. terebinthifolia Raddi gel vaginal em inibir o crescimento ou preservar a população dos microrganismos Lactobacillus gasseri ATCC 19992 in vitro. A metodologia utilizada foi de perfuração em placa, formando poços de 6mm, onde as amostras foram inoculadas. As placas foram incubadas por 48 horas à temperatura de 30°C. A análise visual das placas, após o período de incubação, evidenciou que L. gasseri é resistente ao gel vaginal de S. terenbithifolia Raddi gel, uma vez que não foi observado qualquer halo de inibição. Contudo, L. gasseri foi moderadamente susceptível ao gel vaginal de Metronidazol e altamente sensível ao creme vaginal de Clindamicina. Como os lactobacilos, dos quais se destaca L. gasseri, representam acima de 95% dos microrganismos que habitam o meio vaginal, mantendo a higidez desse microbioma, a ação da Clindamicina e do Metronidazol pode levar ao desequilíbrio da microbiota vaginal, permitindo as recidivas quando esses agentes terapêuticos são usados para o tratamento da VB.

RESUMEN Introducción: Las infecciones asociadas a la atención médica (IAAS), también conocidas como infecciones nosocomiales o infecciones adquiridas en el hospital, comienzan dentro de las 48 horas posteriores a la hospitalización, dentro de los 30 días posteriores al alta hospitalaria o 90 días después de someterse a procedimientos quirúrgicos. Objetivo: El estudio tuvo como objetivo describir el cumplimiento con los cinco momentos para la higiene de manos (HH) de los trabajadores de la salud (TDS) en un hospital. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio observacional prospectivo del 1 al 30 de junio de 2020 en un hospital pediátrico. La adherencia de los TDS con los cinco momentos de HH fue registrada por observación directa de manera ciega a los participantes, utilizando la hoja informativa para HH de la OMS. En las filas se registraron los cinco momentos de contacto con los pacientes: antes de tocar a un paciente, antes de un procedimiento aséptico limpio, después de exponerse a fluidos corporales, después de tocar a un paciente y después de tocar el entorno del paciente. También se registraron las acciones realizadas: lavado de manos, fricción con alcohol en gel, omisión o uso de guantes. Los datos fueron analizados en SPSS V 21. El protocolo fue aprobado por el comité de ética institucional. Resultados: Durante el período de estudio, se realizaron 2,595 observaciones a 104 TDS. Eran residentes pediátricos en un 38.5%, enfermeras en un 32.7% y pediatras en un 28.8%. La adherencia global a los cinco momentos de HH de los participantes fue del 64.5% (1673/2595). Antes de tocar a un paciente, la adherencia fue del 86.9%. Las enfermeras se adhirieron en un 69%, los pediatras en un 68.6% y los residentes pediátricos en un 57.2%. Discusión: El porcentaje global de cumplimiento con los cinco momentos de HH del personal médico y de enfermería del hospital pediátrico fue del 64.5%. Las enfermeras tuvieron el mayor porcentaje de adherencia. El cumplimiento del lavado de manos fue mayor antes del contacto con los pacientes.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), also known as nosocomial infections or hospital-acquired infections, begin within 48 hours of hospitalization, within 30 days after hospital discharge, or 90 days after undergoing surgical procedures. Objective: The study aimed to describe the compliance with the five moments for hand hygiene (HH) of the healthcare workers (HCWs) in a hospital. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted from June 1 to 30,2020 in a pediatric hospital. HCWs compliance with the five moments of HH was registered by direct observation blindly to the participants, using the fact sheet for HH of the WHO. In the rows, the five moments of contact with the patients were recorded: before touching a patient, before clean aseptic procedure, after body fluid exposure risk, after touching a patient and after touching patient surroundings. The actions performed, also was registered: hand washing, alcohol hand friction, omission, or use of gloves. Data were analyzed in SPSS V 21. The protocol was approved by the institutional review board. Results: During the study period, 2.595 observations to 104 HCWs were made. They were pediatric residents 38.5 %, nurses 32.7 % and pediatricians 28.8 %. A global compliance with the five moments of HH of the participants were 64.5% (1673/2595). Before touching a patient, the adherence was 86,9%. The nurses adhered in 69%, pediatrician in 68.6 % and the pediatric residents in 57.2%. Discussion: The global percentage of compliance with the five moments of HH of the medical and nursing staff of the pediatric hospital was 64.5%. Nurses had the highest percentage of adherence. Handwashing compliance was higher before contact with the patients.

Resumen El síndrome de Takotsubo, fue descripto en Japón en 1990, se trata de una miocardiopatía por estrés, predo minante en mujeres, generalmente postmenopáusicas. Se produce una hipoquinesia cardiaca, con compromiso de múltiples territorios coronarios. En las unidades de terapia intensiva (UTI), se considera subdiagnosticada. En las manifestaciones del dengue grave, se encuen tra el compromiso cardiovascular, principalmente arrit mias y disfunción sistólica. Se presenta el caso de un hombre de 72 años, inter nado en UTI por dengue, con plaquetopenia (15 000 cé lulas/mm3) y deshidratación. Luego de la administración de fluidos refirió disconfort respiratorio, auscultándose estertores pulmonares. Se realizó ecografía pulmonar donde se apreció líneas B bilaterales con patrón B7 compatible con síndrome intersticial y edema pulmonar. En el ecocardiograma transtorácico se objetivó hiperqui nesia basal, hipoquinesia medial y apical con imagen compatible con balonamiento apical. En el electrocardio grama se evidenció bloqueo completo de rama derecha. La serología para Chagas fue negativa y la troponina I cuantitativa se detectó aumentada. Se diagnosticó síndrome de Takotsubo en el contexto de dengue grave. El paciente evolucionó favorablemente. Posterior al alta, se constató normalización de la moti lidad cardíaca, en las imágenes ecográficas. El caso es de importancia clínica por la baja asocia ción de las dos enfermedades y la necesidad de pesqui sar el compromiso cardíaco en el dengue grave.

Abstract Takotsubo syndrome, was described in Japan in 1990, it is a stress cardiomyopathy, predominantly in women, usually postmenopausal. Cardiac hypokinesia occurs, with involvement of multiple coronary territories. In in tensive care unit (ICU), it is considered underdiagnosed. Manifestations of severe dengue fever include cardio vascular involvement, mainly arrhythmias and systolic dysfunction. A case of a 72-year-old man is presented, who was hos pitalized in ICU for dengue fever, with plateletopenia (15 000 cells/mm3) and dehydration. After fluid management the patient reported respiratory discomfort, auscultating crackling rales. A pulmonary ultrasound was made where bilateral B lines were found with B7 pattern compatible with interstitial syndrome and pulmonary edema. Basal hyperkinesia, medial and apical hypokinesia with an im age consistent with apical ballooning were observed in the transthoracic echocardiogram. The electrocardiogram showed complete right bundle branch block. Chagas serol ogy was negative and quantitative troponin I was increased. In the context of severe dengue, a Takotsubo syn drome was diagnosed. The patient evolved favorably. After discharge, a normalization of the cardiac function was stated in ultrasound images. The case is of clinical importance due to the low as sociation of these two diseases and the need to screen for cardiac involvement in severe dengue.

Resumen Introducción : Los adultos mayores con enfermedades crónicas avanzadas y necesidad de cuidados paliativos están más expuestos a la polifarmacia y a consumir medicación potencialmente inapropiada, la cual genera un alto riesgo de eventos adversos y alteración de la calidad de vida. El objetivo de este estudio fue describir la frecuencia de consumo de medicación potencialmente inapropiada de adultos mayores con necesidad de cuida dos paliativos que ingresaron a cuidados domiciliarios luego de una hospitalización. Métodos : Estudio de corte transversal observacional de registros de dispensación e historias clínicas electró nicas, de adultos mayores en un sistema de cuidados domiciliarios y con necesidades de cuidados paliativos según el rastreo con la herramienta NECPAL, los índices PROFUND y/o PALIAR. Se analizó el consumo de fárma cos durante los 180 días posteriores al ingreso a cuidados domiciliarios. Se clasificaron los fármacos como poten cialmente inapropiados según criterios de LESS-CHRON. Resultados : Se incluyeron 176 pacientes, edad prome dio 87.4 años, 67% mujeres; 78% eran pluripatológicos y 22% presentaban una enfermedad única crónica progre siva. La mortalidad a los 6 meses fue 73%. La mediana de consumo de fármacos por paciente fue 9.1 (RIC = 4-9.7). El 87% consumía medicación potencialmente inapropia da, principalmente antihipertensivos, benzodiacepinas y antipsicóticos. Conclusión : Este estudio observó que los adultos ma yores, con necesidad de cuidados paliativos en cuidados domiciliarios, tienen un alto consumo de medicación potencialmente inapropiada. Esto refuerza la necesidad de implementar intervenciones efectivas centradas en el paciente, para prevenir la prescripción inadecuada y estimular la de-prescripción.

Abstract Introduction : Older adults with advanced chronic diseases and palliative care needs are more exposed to polypharmacy and use of potentially inappropriate medication, which generates a high risk of adverse events and impaired quality of life. The objective of this study was to describe the frequency of potentially inappropriate medication use among older adults with palliative care needs receiving home care services after hospital discharge. Methods : Observational cross-sectional study of pharmacy dispensing and electronic health records, of older adults in a home care system and with palliative care needs according to the screening with the NECPAL tool or the PROFUND and/or PALIAR indexes. Dispensed medications during 180 days after admission to home care were analyzed. Medications were classified as po tentially inappropriate according to the LESS-CHRON criteria. Results : We included 176 patients, mean age 87.4 years, 67% were women; 73% were pluripathologic pa tients and 22% had one chronic progressive disease. Mortality at 6 months was 73%. Median frequency of dispensed medications per patient was 9.1 (IQR = 4-9.7). The frequency of potentially inappropriate medication dispensation among patients was 87%, mainly antihy pertensives, benzodiazepines and antipsychotics. Conclusion : This study observed that dispensation of potentially inappropriate medication among older adults with palliative care needs and home care services is very high. This emphasizes the need for effective patient-centered interventions to prevent inadequate prescription and stimulate de-prescription.

Resumen Introducción: Las úlceras genitales constituyen un reto diagnóstico por sus múltiples etiologías. Uno de los casos a tener en cuenta en la población femenina son las úlceras de Lipschütz. El objetivo es presentar dos casos que se diagnosticaron en el año 2022 en una institución de tercer nivel en Boyacá, Colombia. Caso clínico 1: Paciente de 16 años. Ingresa por cuadro de 5 días con fiebre y aparición de lesiones ulceradas en el área genital. Se tomaron laboratorios para infecciones de transmisión sexual, negativos, con virus Epstein Barr IgG positiva. Se hospitalizó para tratamiento analgésico y antibiótico, y ante la sospecha de infecciones asociadas se tomó la decisión de llevar a desbridamiento y toma de biopsia. Ante la notable mejoría, se dio egreso días después. Caso clínico 2: Paciente de 19 años con discapacidad auditiva y visual, perteneciente a comunidad indígena. Acude por presencia de lesión genital de evolución desconocida. Se solicitaron laboratorios para descartar infecciones de transmisión sexual, Epstein Barr y Leishmania. Se tomó biopsia para descartar malignidad, con resultados negativos. Dermatología considera que se trata de úlcera de Lipschütz, se ajusta manejo ambulatorio y se le da egreso. Conclusiones: La identificación temprana de las lesiones en la región genital en las pacientes menores de edad mejora la sintomatología, tranquiliza a las jóvenes y sus familiares, descarta la asociación con enfermedades de transmisión sexual y disminuye procedimientos e ingresos hospitalarios en ocasiones innecesarios.

Abstract Introduction: Genital ulcers constitute a diagnostic challenge given their multiple etiologies. One of the cases to take into account in the female population is Lipschütz ulcers. The objective is to present two cases that were diagnosed in the year 2022 in a third level institution in Boyacá, Colombia. Case report 1: 16-year-old patient was admitted with fever for 5 days and the appearance of ulcerated lesions in the genital area. Laboratory tests for sexually transmitted infections were negative, with Epstein Barr virus IgG positive. The patient was hospitalized for analgesic and antibiotic treatment, and given the suspicion of associated infections, the decision was made to undergo debridement and take a biopsy. Given the notable improvement, he was discharged. Case report 2: 19-year-old patient with hearing and visual disabilities, belonging to an indigenous community, presented with a genital lesion of unknown evolution. Laboratories were requested to rule out sexually transmitted infections, Epstein Barr and Leishmania. A biopsy was taken to rule out malignancy, with negative results. Dermatology considers it to be a Lipschütz ulcer, therefore outpatient management is adjusted and gives discharge. Conclusions: The early identification of lesions in the genital region in underage patients improves symptoms, reassures young women and their families, ruling out the association with sexually transmitted diseases, and reducing procedures and hospital admissions on occasions unnecessary.

Abstract Introduction: The vaginal flora consists in different microorganisms that promote a balanced interaction between the vaginal microbiome, hormonal status, products of microbial metabolism, and the host’s immune response. The instability of the vaginal ecosystem can lead to vulvovaginitis, which is a reason for frequent consultation in primary health care, as bacterial vaginosis, vaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis, are responsible for most diagnoses. There are other pathologies with similar presentations but less frequent. However, these are not considered to result in wrong diagnoses and treatments, such as cytolytic vaginosis. Case description: A 20-year-old woman complained of abundant vaginal discharge, use of daily sanitary pads, itching, and odor change within one month of evolution. The physical examination highlights the redness of the external lips and vaginal introitus, as abundant, non-adherent, non-airy, and odorless mucous discharge. Cervicovaginal cytology was performed on a slide that showed inflammation and was negative for intraepithelial lesions or malignancies. A culture of vaginal exudate was requested, which showed abundant epithelial cells and numerous Doderlein bacilli. Considering the presented case, the most likely diagnosis of cytolytic vaginosis was assumed. Recommendations were given, sitz baths with sodium bicarbonate were prescribed, and the patient remained asymptomatic. Comment: In the case of a patient with symptoms of vaginal discharge and itching, the first diagnostic hypothesis should consider the prevalence of the most frequent vulvovaginal infections. However, the culture of the exudate allowed us to exclude the presence of bacteria, fungi, and parasites. The patient’s symptoms and physical examination findings are characteristic of cytolytic vaginosis. The culture of the exudate confirmed the suspicion, and the appropriate diagnosis and treatment were performed. This case is intended to alert clinicians to the existence of this pathology that can often go unnoticed, compromising women’s health.

Resumo Introdução: A flora vaginal é constituída por diferentes microorganismos que promovem uma interação equilibrada entre o microbioma vaginal, estado hormonal, produtos do metabolismo microbiano e resposta imune do hospedeiro. A instabilidade do ecossistema vaginal pode levar a vulvovaginites, que são um motivo de consulta frequente nos cuidados de saúde primários, sendo a vaginose bacteriana, candidíase vaginal e tricomoníase responsáveis pela maioria dos diagnósticos. Existem outras patologias com apresentações semelhantes que, por serem menos frequentes, não são ponderadas e resultam em diagnósticos e tratamentos errados como a vaginose citolítica. Descrição do caso: Mulher de 20 anos de idade, com queixas de corrimento vaginal abundante, necessidade de uso de penso diário, prurido e alteração de odor com um mês de evolução. Ao exame objetivo destaca-se a ruborização dos lábios externos e introito vaginal, corrimento mucoso abundante, não aderente, não arejado e sem cheiro. É efetuada citologia cervico-vaginal em lâmina, que apresentava inflamação e foi negativa para lesão intraepitelial ou malignidade. Foi pedida cultura de exsudado vaginal, que apresentava abundantes células epiteliais e numerosos bacilos de Doderlein. Tendo em conta o quadro apresentado foi assumido como diagnóstico mais provável vaginose citolítica. Foram dadas recomendações e prescritos banhos de assento com bicarbonato de sódio, tendo a utente ficado assintomática. Comentário: Perante uma doente com sintomas de corrimento vaginal e prurido, a primeira hipótese diagnóstica deverá considerar a prevalência das infeções vulvovaginais mais frequentes. Contudo, a cultura do exsudado permitiu excluir a presença de bactérias, fungos e parasitas. A sintomatologia apresentada pela doente e os achados do exame físico são característicos da vaginose citolítica. A cultura do exsudado corroborou a suspeita, sendo feito o diagnóstico e o tratamento adequados. Com este caso pretende-se alertar os clínicos para a existência desta patologia, que pode muitas vezes passar despercebida, comprometendo a saúde da mulher.

Abstract Introduction. Cystic pneumatosis intestinalis is described as the presence of gas within the intestinal wall. It is a rare entity, with an incidence of 0.03% in the global population. It appears with a predilection in the male gender after 45 years of age and is located mainly in the small intestine (42%) and the colon. It can be associated with several conditions that sometimes require surgical management. Clinical case. The case of a 75-year-old man with a history of high blood pressure is presented, who consulted for a 15-day history consisting of abdominal distention, pain and constipation. In the emergency room, a chest x-ray was requested, which showed pneumoperitoneum and several air-fluid levels. The surgeon on call considered a possible rupture of the hollow viscus. Results. The patient was taken to exploratory laparotomy, where intestinal cystic pneumatosis and a greatly enlarged stomach were identified, compatible with gastroparesis. As a result of the treatment provided, the patient had a satisfactory outcome, achieving medical discharge, supported with basic nursing care. Conclusions. Although cases of intestinal cystic pneumatosis have an unusual presentation, it can be found in patients with imaging findings of pneumoperitoneum. Therefore, a thorough analysis of each patient must be carried out and the case individualized for the correct diagnosis.

Resumen Introducción. La neumatosis quística intestinal se describe como la presencia de gas dentro de la pared intestinal. Es una entidad poco frecuente, con una incidencia del 0,03 % en la población global. Aparece con predilección en el género masculino después de los 45 años y se localiza principalmente en el intestino delgado (42 %) y el colon. Se puede asociar a varias condiciones que en ocasiones requieren manejo quirúrgico. Caso clínico. Se presenta el caso de un hombre 75 años, con antecedente de hipertensión arterial, quien consultó por un cuadro de 15 días de evolución consistente en distensión abdominal, dolor y estreñimiento. En urgencias se solicitó una radiografía de tórax que mostró neumoperitoneo y varios niveles hidroaéreos, por lo que el cirujano de turno consideró una posible ruptura de víscera hueca. Resultados. Fue llevado a laparotomía exploratoria, donde se identificó neumatosis quística intestinal y estómago muy aumentado de tamaño, compatible con gastroparesia. Como resultado del tratamiento brindado, el paciente tuvo un desenlace satisfactorio logrando alta médica, apoyado con cuidados básicos de enfermería. Conclusiones. Si bien los casos de neumatosis quística intestinal son de presentación inusual, se puede encontrar en pacientes con hallazgos imagenológicos de neumoperitoneo. Por eso, se debe realizar un análisis concienzudo de cada paciente e individualizar el caso para el correcto diagnóstico.

Resumo Introdução: Os doentes com síndroma de apneia obstrutiva do sono (SAOS) sob ventiloterapia, após alta da consulta hospitalar, devem manter o seguimento nos cuidados de saúde primários, para monitorização terapêutica. Objetivos: Melhorar o seguimento de doentes com SAOS sob ventiloterapia e sem acompanhamento hospitalar, numa Unidade de Saúde Familiar (USF). Outcome secundário: avaliação do número de referenciações hospitalares por terapêutica ineficaz/baixa adesão. Métodos: Estudo quasi-experimental, pré-pós intervenção, numa USF. Foram identificados doentes com diagnóstico de Perturbação do Sono (P06 - ICPC2), com SAOS, sob ventiloterapia, sem seguimento em consulta hospitalar. Analisados os dados do processo clínico relativos a interpretação de relatório de ventiloterapia, realização de consulta de seguimento e referenciação hospitalar. A primeira avaliação incidiu sobre o período entre janeiro e dezembro/2019. Posteriormente foram realizadas sessões formativas, com envolvimento da equipa multiprofissional. Desenvolvido procedimento de atuação para otimizar o pedido de relatórios por parte da equipa administrativa. Fornecido material auxiliar de memória e criada pasta informática com guião de seguimento de utentes, documento modelo para solicitação de relatório e panfleto sobre SAOS. A segunda avaliação incidiu sobre janeiro e dezembro/2021. Foram estabelecidas as seguintes metas, após discussão em reunião médica: taxa de consultas de seguimento ≥20%; taxa de interpretação de relatórios de ventiloterapia ≥20%. Resultados: Na primeira avaliação não se verificou a realização de consultas de seguimento de SAOS na USF. Em 2021 atingiu-se uma taxa de interpretação de relatórios de ventiloterapia de 25,47%, uma taxa de consultas de seguimento de 15,09% e foram realizadas cinco referenciações hospitalares por terapêutica inadequada. Conclusões: Apesar da meta definida para consultas de seguimento não ter sido atingida, este estudo promoveu o envolvimento de toda a equipa multiprofissional e a implementação de uma estratégia simples de acompanhamento e otimização terapêutica de doentes com SAOS na USF.

Abstract Background: Patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), undergoing treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), after discharge from the hospital consultation, should maintain follow-up in primary health care, for therapeutic monitoring. Objectives: To improve the follow-up of patients with OSAS with CPAP and without sleep medicine consultation follow-up, in a Family Health Unit (FHU). Secondary outcome: number of hospital referrals due to ineffective therapy. Methods: Quasi-experimental, pre- and post-intervention study; in a FHU. Patients diagnosed with “Perturbação do Sono” (P06 - ICPC2), with OSAS, undergoing treatment with CPAP, and without Sleep Medicine Consultation follow-up were included. Data from the clinical process related to the follow-up consultations, CPAP device data report (DDR), and hospital referrals were analyzed. A first evaluation was carried out in 2019 (January-December). Subsequently, clinical sessions at the FHU for the multidisciplinary team and an action procedure to request DDR by the administrative team were made. Pocket-sized memory aids were provided. A computer folder was shared with the user follow-up guide, a model document for DDR requests, and a pam-phlet on OSAS. The second evaluation focused on January-December 2021. After discussion at a medical meeting, the defined outcomes were a rate of follow-up appointments ≥20% and a DDR interpretation rate ≥20%. Results: It was found that no patient had an adequate follow-up in the first evaluation. In 2021, a DDR interpretation rate of 25.47% and a follow-up appointment rate of 15.09% were reached. Five hospital referrals were made for ineffective therapy. Conclusion: Although the goal set for follow-up consultations was not reached, this study promoted the involvement of the entire team and the implementation of a simple strategy for OSAS follow-up in the primary healthcare setting.

ABSTRACT Introduction: An outpatient model of care for percutaneous coronary procedures called Radial Lounge (RL) was designed at our center. Patients wear their own clothes throughout their stay, with no mobility restrictions and without fasting. Before and after the procedure, they remain in an armchair accompanied by a family member until discharge, without continuous monitoring, under the supervision of a nurse dedicated exclusively to this area. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the RL model of care, the same-day discharge (SDD) rate, patient experience, and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE): in-hospital mortality, overall mortality, and re-hospitalization at 30 days Methods: A retrospective observational cohort study was conducted at a cardiovascular center, including consecutively enrolled patients undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the RL. Results: A total of 2102 elective PCI procedures were included under the RL model. The SDD rate was 85.3% in the first year of its implementation (2018) and reached 89% in 2022. Assessing patient experience, the average score obtained through the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey was 9.61/10. The rate of MACE was not higher than that reported in the literature. Conclusion: The PCI program in the RL proved to be a safe and effective model in our experience.

RESUMEN Introducción: Desarrollamos en nuestro centro un modelo asistencial ambulatorio para procedimientos coronarios percutáneos denominado Radial Lounge (RL). Los pacientes visten su propia ropa durante toda la estadía, sin restricciones de movilidad y sin necesidad de ayuno. Antes y después del procedimiento permanecen en un sillón acompañados por un familiar hasta el alta, sin monitoreo continuo y controlados por un enfermero dedicado exclusivamente a esta área. Objetivos: Evaluar la seguridad y eficacia del modelo asistencial del RL, la tasa de alta el mismo día (AMD), experiencia del paciente y eventos cardiovasculares adversos mayores (ECAM): mortalidad intrahospitalaria, mortalidad y rehospitalización a 30 días. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional de cohorte retrospectiva en un centro cardiovascular, en que se incluyeron consecutivamente pacientes sometidos a una angioplastia transluminal coronaria (ATC) electiva en el RL. Resultados: Se incluyeron 2102 procedimientos de ATC electivas realizadas bajo el modelo RL. La tasa de AMD fue del 85,3% en el primer año de su implementación (2018) y alcanzó un 89% en 2022. Al evaluar la experiencia de los pacientes, el puntaje promedio obtenido a través de la encuesta de Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) fue 9,61/10. La tasa de ECAM no fue mayor que la reportada en la literatura. Conclusiones: El programa de ATC en RL demostró ser un modelo seguro y efectivo en nuestra experiencia.

Abstract: It is common for the anesthesiologist to cope with patients in the immediate postoperative period with moderate to severe amount of pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The nebulization of local anesthetics in the abdominal cavity during laparoscopic surgery seems to be a promising procedure to reduce pain in the postoperative period thus reducing the number of analgesics and opioids administered to patients. We present the case of a 35-year-old woman who underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, nebulizing ropivacaine in the abdominal cavity at the end of it, significantly reducing postoperative pain until the patient’s discharge.

Resumen: Es frecuente que, durante el postoperatorio inmediato, el anestesiólogo se enfrente a pacientes con dolor posterior a una colecistectomía laparoscópica. La nebulización de anestésicos locales en la cavidad abdominal durante la cirugía laparoscópica parece ser un procedimiento prometedor para reducir el dolor en el postoperatorio, y de esta manera disminuir la cantidad de analgésicos y opioides administrados a los pacientes. Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 35 años de edad que fue sometida a una colecistectomía laparoscópica, a la cual se nebulizó ropivacaína en la cavidad abdominal al término de ésta, con lo que se redujo notablemente el dolor en el postoperatorio hasta el egreso de la paciente.

Abstract Primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL) is a rare disease that was discovered in 1961 by Waldmann et al., who first described the concept of intestinal lymphangiectasia. PIL is manifested by large and dilated intestinal lymphatic vessels that lead to the loss of lymphatic fluid to the intestinal lumen, including severe hypoalbuminemia and, consequently, generalized edema. The etiology of PIL is unknown; however, several genes are involved in the development of the lymphatic system. The case of a two-month-old patient with a prenatal diagnosis of ascites on third-trimester ultrasound was presented. The patient was born with rapidly progressive ascites and showed an endoscopic study with evidence of snowflake images and histology compatible with intestinal lymphangiectasia. The patient remained on octreotide infusion at baseline and subsequently with refractory ascites the dose was increased. Several evacuatory paracentesis were performed and he remained on enteral nutrition based on an extensively hydrolyzed formula with a 54% contribution of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) and parenteral nutrition (PN). Subsequently, the patient was switched to a subcutaneous infusion of octreotide, which allowed hospital discharge and adequate outpatient follow-up with a favorable evolution.

Resumen La linfangiectasia intestinal primaria (LIP) es una enfermedad rara que se descubrió en 1961 por Waldmann y colaboradores, quienes describieron por primera vez el concepto de linfangiectasia intestinal. La LIP se manifiesta por vasos linfáticos intestinales grandes y dilatados que conllevan la pérdida de líquido linfático hacia la luz intestinal, siendo responsable de una hipoalbuminemia grave y, en consecuencia; de un edema generalizado. La etiología de la LIP es desconocida, sin embargo, varios genes están implicados en el desarrollo del sistema linfático. Se presenta el caso de una paciente de dos meses de edad con diagnóstico prenatal de ascitis en ecografía de tercer trimestre. Nació con ascitis rápidamente progresiva y presentó un estudio endoscópico con evidencia de imágenes en copos de nieve e histología compatible con linfangiectasia intestinal. Se mantuvo en tratamiento con infusión de octreotida al inicio y posteriormente con ascitis refractaria se aumentó la dosis. Se realizaron varias paracentesis evacuatorias y permaneció con nutrición enteral a base de una fórmula extensamente hidrolizada con aporte del 54% de triglicéridos de cadena media (TCM) y nutrición parenteral (NPT). Más tarde, se cambió a infusión de octreotida por vía subcutánea, lo que permitió el alta hospitalaria y un seguimiento adecuado por consulta externa con una evolución favorable.

Abstract Objective: To describe the experience of the insertion of the duodenal stent in patients with malignant obstruction of the gastric outflow tract in a third-level reference center in Cundinamarca. Materials and methods: Observational study, case series. Patients with Malignant gastric outlet obstruction (MGOO) diagnosed between December 2019 and February 2022 underwent the insertion of a self-expanding duodenal metal stent in the Gastroenterology unit of Hospital Universitario de la Samaritana. Results: 17 patients were enrolled, 76% of whom were male, with a mean age of 69 years (standard deviation [SD]: 11 years). Histology confirmed gastric adenocarcinoma was found in 82% of the patients, and 41% reported peritoneal carcinomatosis. We achieved total technical success (100%) and clinical success (88%) (15 patients). Regarding the size of the stent used, 35% (6 patients) were 12 cm, 53% (9 patients) were 9 cm, and 12% (2 patients) were 6 cm. Fluoroscopic and endoscopic guidance was used in 88% of cases. Patient survival at follow-up was an average of 84 days (2.8 months; range: 0-414 days) and currently, 1 patient continues in post-insertion surveillance for stent at the time described in the study. Conclusion: Duodenal stent is an effective and safe palliative management alternative in patients with MGOO that improves symptoms, particularly, oral tolerance and early hospital discharge in this group of patients (with advanced terminal neoplastic disease in the palliative management phase), reducing the need for surgical management.

Resumen Objetivo: Describir la experiencia de la inserción del stent duodenal en pacientes con obstrucción maligna del tracto de salida gástrico en un centro de referencia de tercer nivel de Cundinamarca. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional, serie de casos. Pacientes con obstrucción maligna del tracto de salida gástrico (OTSG) diagnosticados entre diciembre de 2019 y febrero de 2022 llevados a inserción de stent metálico autoexpandible duodenal en la unidad de Gastroenterología del Hospital Universitario de la Samaritana. Resultados: 17 pacientes fueron incluidos, de los cuales el 76 % eran hombres, con una edad promedio de 69 años (desviación estándar [DE]: 11 años). Se encontró adenocarcinoma gástrico confirmado por histología en el 82 % de los pacientes, y el 41 % tenía carcinomatosis peritoneal. El éxito técnico fue del 100 % y el éxito clínico fue del 88 % (15 pacientes). En cuanto al tamaño del stent utilizado, el 35 % (6 pacientes) fue de 12 cm, el 53 % (9 pacientes) de 9 cm y el 12 % (2 pacientes) de 6 cm. Se utilizó guía fluoroscópica y endoscópica en el 88 % de los casos. La sobrevida de los pacientes en el seguimiento fue en promedio de 84 días (2,8 meses; rango: 0-414 días) y actualmente 1 paciente continúa en vigilancia posterior a la inserción de stent en el tiempo descrito del estudio. Conclusión: El stent duodenal es una alternativa de manejo paliativo efectiva y segura en los pacientes con OTSG que permite mejorar los síntomas y, en especial, la tolerancia a la vía oral y el egreso hospitalario temprano en este grupo de pacientes con una enfermedad neoplásica avanzada terminal en fase de manejo paliativo, lo que disminuye la necesidad de manejo quirúrgico.