ABSTRACT A young woman presented at our clinic with sudden visual loss in the right eye, recurrent vertigo, and right-sided tinnitus. We performed a complete ophthalmological evaluation. This revealed effects of the condition on the small arterioles of the peripheral retina. Susac syndrome is characterized by the clinical triad of retinal arteriolar occlusions, cochleovestibular manifestations, and encephalopathy (which can be identified by neuroimaging abnormalities). Early diagnosis and immunosuppressive therapy improved the patient's visual acuity and the remission of her other symptoms. Hemi-central retinal artery occlusion is an atypical neuro-ophthalmological finding in this disease. However, its identification as a sign of Susac syndrome may facilitate timely diagnosis and accurate treatment. eye vertigo rightsided sided tinnitus evaluation retina occlusions manifestations which abnormalities. abnormalities . abnormalities) patients patient s symptoms Hemicentral Hemi central neuroophthalmological neuro disease However treatment

ABSTRACT Unvaccinated identical twins developed bilateral anterior uveitis soon after the onset of coronavirus disease 2019 symptoms. During follow-up, both patients developed choroiditis, and one twine developed posterior scleritis and serous retinal detachment. Prompt treatment with oral prednisone ameliorated the lesions, and no recurrence was observed at the 18-month follow-up. Choroiditis may rarely be associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, and it responds well to corticosteroid therapy. Although the exact mechanism is unknown, we hypothesize that the virus may act as an immunological trigger for choroiditis. 201 symptoms followup, followup follow up, up follow-up choroiditis detachment lesions 18month month 18 followup. up. infection therapy unknown 20 1

RESUMO Objetivo: Examinar a associação entre o tempo de tela autorreportado e os sintomas de estresse, ansiedade e depressão em adolescentes. Métodos: Foi realizado estudo com delineamento transversal com 982 adolescentes entre 12-15 anos, matriculados na rede pública de ensino da cidade de Jacarezinho (PR). Para mensurar o tempo de tela, os adolescentes responderam à pergunta: “Considerando um dia típico, quanto tempo você passa assistindo TV, jogando videogame, usando computador ou smartphone?”. O questionário DASS-21 (versão curta) foi utilizado para avaliar os sintomas de depressão, ansiedade e estresse. Análises brutas e ajustadas (idade, sexo e nível de escolaridade materna) entre tempo de tela e indicadores de saúde mental foram realizadas por meio do modelo de regressão linear generalizado, com distribuição de Poisson, adotando a significância de p<0,05. Resultados: Maiores sintomas depressivos foram observados em adolescentes com tempo de tela de 4–6 horas/dia (RP 1,35, IC95% 1,13–1,61) e ≥6 horas/dia (RP 1,88, IC95% 1,62–2,19) quando comparados com seus pares com ≤2 horas/dia. O mesmo foi observado para os sintomas de ansiedade com tempo de tela de 4–6 horas/dia (RP 1,23, IC95% 1,04–1,46) e ≥6 horas/dia (RP 1,50, IC95% 1,28–1,77); e estresse, com 4–6 horas/dia (RP 1,25, IC95% 1,08–1,44) e ≥6 horas/dia (RP 1,49, IC95% 1,30–1,71), também comparados com seus pares com ≤2 horas/dia. Conclusões: O tempo de tela foi associado positivamente com os sintomas de depressão, ansiedade e estresse em adolescentes. Atenção especial deve ser dada àqueles que passam mais de quatro horas por dia em frente a uma tela. Objetivo Métodos 98 1215 12 15 12-1 anos PR. PR . (PR) pergunta Considerando típico TV videogame smartphone. smartphone smartphone?” DASS21 DASS 21 DASS-2 versão curta idade, idade (idade materna generalizado Poisson p005 p 0 05 p<0,05 Resultados 46 4 6 4– horasdia RP 135 1 35 1,35 IC95 IC 1,13–1,61 113161 13 61 ≥ 188 88 1,88 1,62–2,19 162219 62 2 19 ≤ 123 23 1,23 1,04–1,46 104146 04 150 50 1,50 1,28–1,77 128177 28 77 1,28–1,77) 125 25 1,25 1,08–1,44 108144 08 44 149 49 1,49 1,30–1,71, 130171 1,30–1,71 , 30 71 1,30–1,71) Conclusões 9 121 12- (PR smartphone? DASS2 DASS- p00 p<0,0 3 1,3 IC9 1,13–1,6 11316 18 8 1,8 1,62–2,1 16221 1,2 1,04–1,4 10414 5 1,5 1,28–1,7 12817 7 1,08–1,4 10814 14 1,4 13017 1,30–1,7 p0 p<0, 1, 1,13–1, 1131 1,62–2, 1622 1,04–1, 1041 1,28–1, 1281 1,08–1, 1081 1301 1,30–1, p<0 1,13–1 113 1,62–2 162 1,04–1 104 1,28–1 128 1,08–1 108 130 1,30–1 p< 1,13– 11 1,62– 16 1,04– 10 1,28– 1,08– 1,30– 1,13 1,62 1,04 1,28 1,08 1,30 1,1 1,6 1,0

ABSTRACT Objective: To examine the associations between self-reported screen time and symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression in adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 982 adolescents aged between 12 and 15 years, enrolled in public schools in Jacarezinho (PR), Brazil. Screen time was assessed by the question “Considering a typical day, how much time do you spend watching TV, playing videogame, using computer or smartphone?” The DASS-21 questionnaire (short form) was used to assess symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Crude and adjusted analyses (age, sex, and maternal level of education) between screen time and mental disorders symptoms were performed using general linear regression models, with Poisson distribution, with significance level at p<0.05. Results: Higher depressive symptoms were observed in adolescents who reported screen time of 4–6 hours/day (PR 1.35, 95%CI 1.13–1.61) and ≥6 hours/day (PR 1.88, 95%CI 1.62–2.19), compared with their pairs with <2 hours/day. The same was observed for anxiety symptoms with screen time of 4–6 hours/day (PR 1.23, 95%CI 1.04–1.46) and ≥6 hours/day (PR 1.50, 95%CI 1.28–1.77); and stress, with 4–6 hours/day (PR 1.25, 95%CI 1.08–1.44) and ≥6 hours/day (PR 1.49, 95%CI 1.30–1.71), also compared with their pairs with <2 hours/day. Conclusions: Screen time was positively associated with depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms in adolescents. Special attention should be given to those who spend more than four hours a day in front of a screen. Objective selfreported self Methods crosssectional cross sectional 98 1 years PR, PR , (PR) Brazil Considering TV videogame smartphone smartphone? DASS21 DASS 21 DASS-2 short form age, age (age sex education models distribution p005 p 0 05 p<0.05 Results 46 4 6 4– hoursday 135 35 1.35 95CI CI 95 1.13–1.61 113161 13 61 ≥ 188 88 1.88 1.62–2.19, 162219 1.62–2.19 62 2 19 1.62–2.19) < 123 23 1.23 1.04–1.46 104146 04 150 50 1.50 1.28–1.77 128177 28 77 1.28–1.77) 125 25 1.25 1.08–1.44 108144 08 44 149 49 1.49 1.30–1.71, 130171 1.30–1.71 30 71 1.30–1.71) Conclusions 9 DASS2 DASS- p00 p<0.0 3 1.3 1.13–1.6 11316 18 8 1.8 16221 1.62–2.1 1.2 1.04–1.4 10414 5 1.5 1.28–1.7 12817 7 1.08–1.4 10814 14 1.4 13017 1.30–1.7 p0 p<0. 1. 1.13–1. 1131 1622 1.62–2. 1.04–1. 1041 1.28–1. 1281 1.08–1. 1081 1301 1.30–1. p<0 1.13–1 113 162 1.62–2 1.04–1 104 1.28–1 128 1.08–1 108 130 1.30–1 p< 1.13– 11 16 1.62– 1.04– 10 1.28– 1.08– 1.30– 1.13 1.62 1.04 1.28 1.08 1.30 1.1 1.6 1.0

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar a utilização e identificar as vantagens dos métodos moleculares para diagnóstico de infecções congênitas no líquido cefalorraquidiano de neonatos. Fontes de dados: A revisão foi registrada na base PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) sob CRD42021274210. A busca bibliográfica foi realizada nas bases de dados PubMed, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde/ Centro Latino-Americano e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde (BVS/BIREME), Scopus, Web of Science, Excerpta Medica database (EMBASE), Cochrane, ProQuest, e EBSCOhost. A busca foi feita no período de agosto a outubro de 2021 e atualizada em dezembro de 2022, respeitando as orientações do Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews e Meta-Analyises (PRISMA). A sequência da seleção dos estudos foi: 1) Remoção de duplicatas; 2) Exame de títulos e resumos; 3) Recuperação dos textos completos potencialmente relevantes; e 4) Avaliação do texto completo conforme critérios de elegibilidade por dois autores independentes. O critério de inclusão considerou ensaios clínicos randomizados e não randomizados, estudos longitudinais, transversais, revisados por pares, estudos em humanos, publicados em inglês, espanhol, italiano e português, com recém-nascidos de até 28 dias que sofreram neuroinfecções congênitas pelos agentes toxoplasmose, rubéola, citomegalovírus, herpes simples (TORCH), e outros como Treponema pallidum, Zika, parvovírus B-19, varicela zoster, Epstein-Barr, e SARS-CoV-2, diagnosticadas por reação em cadeia de polimerase (PCR). Dois avaliadores extraíram as seguintes informações: autor, ano de publicação, nacionalidade, sujeitos, tipo de estudo, métodos, resultados e conclusão. Síntese dos dados: O patógeno mais estudado foi Herpes Simples. Muitos artigos relataram somente sintomas iniciais inespecíficos, motivando a coleta de líquido cefalorraquidiano e realização da PCR para investigação etiológica. Conclusões: Os métodos moleculares são eficazes para detectar o genoma do patógeno no líquido cefalorraquidiano, o que pode impactar na evolução clínica e no prognóstico neurológico. Objetivo neonatos International CRD42021274210 CRD PubMed LatinoAmericano Latino Americano BVS/BIREME, BVSBIREME BVS/BIREME , BVS BIREME (BVS/BIREME) Scopus Science EMBASE, EMBASE (EMBASE) Cochrane ProQuest EBSCOhost 202 2022 MetaAnalyises Meta Analyises PRISMA. PRISMA . (PRISMA) 1 duplicatas 2 resumos 3 relevantes 4 independentes longitudinais transversais pares humanos inglês espanhol português recémnascidos recém nascidos toxoplasmose rubéola citomegalovírus TORCH, TORCH (TORCH) pallidum Zika B19, B19 B 19, 19 B-19 zoster EpsteinBarr, EpsteinBarr Epstein Barr, Barr Epstein-Barr SARSCoV2, SARSCoV2 SARSCoV SARS CoV 2, SARS-CoV-2 PCR. (PCR) informações autor publicação nacionalidade sujeitos estudo conclusão Simples inespecíficos etiológica Conclusões neurológico CRD4202127421 (BVS/BIREME (EMBASE 20 (PRISMA (TORCH B1 B-1 SARS-CoV- (PCR CRD420212742 B- SARS-CoV CRD42021274 CRD4202127 CRD420212 CRD42021 CRD4202 CRD420 CRD42 CRD4

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the use and identify advantages of molecular methods for congenital infections diagnosis in cerebrospinal fluid of neonates. Data source: The review was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), under CRD42021274210. The literature search was performed in databases: PubMed, Virtual Health Library/ Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information (VHL/BIREME), Scopus, Web of Science, Excerpta Medica database (EMBASE), Cochrane, ProQuest, and EBSCOhost. The search was carried out from August to October 2021 and updated in December 2022, respecting the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The selection sequence was: 1) Duplicate title removal; 2) Examination of titles and abstracts; 3) Full-text retrieval of potentially relevant reports; and 4) Evaluation of the full text according to eligibility criteria by two independent authors. Inclusion criteria considered randomized and non-randomized control trials, longitudinal, cross-sectional, and peer-reviewed studies in humans, published in English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, with newborns up to 28 days old who had congenital neuroinfections by toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex (TORCH), and others such as Treponema pallidum, Zika, parvovirus B-19, varicella zoster, Epstein-Barr, and SARS-CoV2, diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Two evaluators extracted the following information: author, year of publication, nationality, subjects, study type, methods, results, and conclusion. Data synthesis: The most studied pathogen was herpes simplex. Several articles reported only nonspecific initial symptoms, motivating the collection of cerebrospinal fluid and performing PCR for etiological investigation. Conclusions: Molecular methods are effective to detect pathogen genomes in cerebrospinal fluid, which can impact clinical evolution and neurological prognosis. Objective neonates source PROSPERO, PROSPERO , (PROSPERO) CRD42021274210 CRD databases PubMed Library VHL/BIREME, VHLBIREME VHL/BIREME VHL BIREME (VHL/BIREME) Scopus Science EMBASE, EMBASE (EMBASE) Cochrane ProQuest EBSCOhost 202 2022 MetaAnalyses Meta Analyses PRISMA (PRISMA guidelines 1 removal 2 abstracts 3 Fulltext Full reports 4 authors nonrandomized non trials longitudinal crosssectional, crosssectional cross sectional, sectional cross-sectional peerreviewed peer reviewed humans English Spanish Italian Portuguese toxoplasmosis rubella cytomegalovirus TORCH, TORCH (TORCH) pallidum Zika B19, B19 B 19, 19 B-19 zoster EpsteinBarr, EpsteinBarr Epstein Barr, Barr Epstein-Barr SARSCoV2, SARSCoV2 SARSCoV SARS CoV2, CoV2 CoV SARS-CoV2 PCR. . (PCR) information author publication nationality subjects type results conclusion synthesis symptoms investigation Conclusions prognosis (PROSPERO CRD4202127421 (VHL/BIREME (EMBASE 20 (TORCH B1 B-1 SARS-CoV (PCR CRD420212742 B- CRD42021274 CRD4202127 CRD420212 CRD42021 CRD4202 CRD420 CRD42 CRD4

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar possíveis impactos à saúde geral, mental e auditiva de trabalhadores da enfermagem acometidos pelo vírus da COVID-19. Métodos: estudo exploratório, transversal, realizado com profissionais da enfermagem de um hospital público da região Sul do Brasil, que responderam a um questionário sobre sintomas gerais e auditivos após a infecção pela COVID-19 e o Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI). A análise estatística foi realizada com a aplicação do teste do Qui-quadrado de independência, do teste ANOVA com pós-teste de Tukey e da Correlação Linear de Pearson, com p-valor em 5%. Resultados: participaram 52 trabalhadores (17 enfermeiros, 30 técnicos, cinco auxiliares). Os sintomas de cefaleia, perda do olfato e do paladar, cansaço e dores musculares foram referidos por mais de 75% dos trabalhadores; 80,8% ou já estão classificados com burnout (40,4%) ou já apresentam escores altos para exaustão ou para distanciamento do trabalho (40,4%), havendo correlação com os sintomas tosse (p = 0,0327) e febre (p=0,0235); 44,23% apresentaram sintomas auditivos, sendo a tontura/vertigem referida por 34,6% e zumbido por 13,5%, embora sem correlação com os níveis de burnout (p=0.4250). Conclusão: houve impactos na saúde geral, mental e auditiva dos trabalhadores da enfermagem que foram diagnosticados com COVID-19, principalmente tosse e febre, burnout, zumbido e tontura. Objetivo geral COVID19. COVID19 COVID 19. 19 Métodos exploratório transversal Brasil COVID-1 OLBI. OLBI . (OLBI) Quiquadrado Qui quadrado independência pósteste pós Pearson pvalor p valor 5 5% Resultados 17 (1 enfermeiros 3 técnicos auxiliares. auxiliares auxiliares) cefaleia paladar 75 808 80 8 80,8 40,4% 404 40 4 (40,4% 40,4%, , 0,0327 00327 0 0327 p=0,0235 p00235 0235 (p=0,0235) 4423 44 23 44,23 tonturavertigem tontura vertigem 346 34 6 34,6 135 13 13,5% p=0.4250. p04250 p=0.4250 4250 (p=0.4250) Conclusão COVID19, 19, COVID1 1 COVID- (OLBI ( 7 80, 40,4 (40,4 0,032 0032 032 p=0,023 p0023 023 (p=0,0235 442 2 44,2 34, 13,5 p0425 p=0.425 425 (p=0.4250 40, (40, 0,03 003 03 p=0,02 p002 02 (p=0,023 44, 13, p042 p=0.42 42 (p=0.425 (40 0,0 00 p=0,0 p00 (p=0,02 p04 p=0.4 (p=0.42 (4 0, p=0, p0 (p=0,0 p=0. (p=0.4 p=0 (p=0, (p=0. p= (p=0 (p=

ABSTRACT Purpose: to analyze possible impacts on the general, mental and hearing health of nursing workers affected by the COVID-19 virus. Methods: an exploratory, cross-sectional study, carried out with nursing professionals from a public hospital in Southern Brazil, who answered a questionnaire on general and auditory symptoms after COVID-19 infection, and the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI). Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test of independence, the ANOVA test with Tukey's post-test and Pearson's Linear Correlation, with a p-value of 5%. Results: 52 workers participated (17 nurses, 30 technicians, five aides). The symptoms of headache, loss of smell and taste, fatigue and muscle pain were reported by more than 75% of workers; 80.8% either had already been classified as burnout (40.4%) or featured high scores for exhaustion or work disengagement (40.4%), with a correlation with the symptoms of cough (p=0.0327) and fever (p=0.0235); 44.23% had auditory symptoms, with dizziness/vertigo reported by 34.6% and tinnitus by 13.5%, although without correlation with burnout levels (p=0.4250). Conclusion: there were impacts on the general, mental and hearing health of nursing workers who were diagnosed with COVID-19, mainly cough and fever, burnout, tinnitus and dizziness. Purpose COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 virus Methods exploratory crosssectional cross sectional study Brazil infection OLBI. OLBI . (OLBI) Chisquare Chi square independence Tukeys Tukey s posttest post Pearsons Pearson Correlation pvalue p value 5 5% Results 17 (1 nurses 3 technicians aides. aides aides) headache taste 75 808 80 8 80.8 40.4% 404 40 4 (40.4% 40.4%, , p=0.0327 p00327 0 0327 (p=0.0327 p=0.0235 p00235 0235 (p=0.0235) 4423 44 23 44.23 dizzinessvertigo dizziness vertigo 346 34 6 34.6 135 13 13.5% p=0.4250. p04250 p=0.4250 4250 (p=0.4250) Conclusion COVID19, 19, COVID1 1 COVID- (OLBI ( 7 80. 40.4 (40.4 p=0.032 p0032 032 (p=0.032 p=0.023 p0023 023 (p=0.0235 442 2 44.2 34. 13.5 p0425 p=0.425 425 (p=0.4250 40. (40. p=0.03 p003 03 (p=0.03 p=0.02 p002 02 (p=0.023 44. 13. p042 p=0.42 42 (p=0.425 (40 p=0.0 p00 (p=0.0 (p=0.02 p04 p=0.4 (p=0.42 (4 p=0. p0 (p=0. (p=0.4 p=0 (p=0 p= (p= (p

ABSTRACT Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the total macular thickness as well as the thickness of the inner and outer retinal layers in patients with Parkinson’s disease. It also aimed to verify the correlation of these parameters with motor symptoms and cognitive function. Methods: A total of 46 eyes of 23 patients with Parkinson’s disease and 40 eyes of 20 healthy controls were included in the study. The patients’ cognitive, functional, and nonmotor symptoms were evaluated using the Katz Index of Independence and Pfeffer’s Activities of Daily Living, Mini-Mental State Examination, Frontal Assessment Battery, Schwab and England Staging Scales, and Movement Disorders Society Nonmotor Symptoms Scale. The macular thickness measurements obtained via total, inner, and outer optical coherence tomography were recorded. Furthermore, the correlation of the parameters of optical coherence tomography with cognitive, functional, and nonmotor symptoms was assessed. Results: The scores of the Katz Index of Independence and Pfeffer’s Activities of Daily Living as well as the Movement Disorders Society Nonmotor Symptoms Scale were significantly lower in patients with Parkinson’s disease than in healthy controls. Moreover, the former had greater total macular thickness. The temporal and inferior outer sectors were significantly greater for the ganglion cell complex thickness in patients. A significant correlation was observed between the total macular thickness and the Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale, Parte III (MDS-UPDRS-III) values. Contrarily, there was a negative correlation between the outer macular thickness and the MDS-UPDRS-III values. Meanwhile, the total macular thickness and ganglion cell complex thickness were significantly correlated with the scores of the Mini-Mental State Examination, Schwab and England Staging Scale, Frontal Assessment Battery, and Katz Index of Independence and Pfeffer’s Activities of Daily Living. In addition, the Schwab and England scale was correlated with the outer macular thickness. Conclusion: The total and inner macular thicknesses at the temporal and inferior outer sectors were greater in patients with Parkinson’s disease than in the control group. These findings indicate that macular thickness may be greater in those with Parkinson’s disease, particularly when associated with mild motor symptoms. In addition, the parameters of the total, inner, and outer optical coherence tomography were significantly associated with motor and nonmotor symptoms as well as cognitive function impairment. Purpose Parkinsons Parkinson s Methods 4 2 functional Pfeffers Pfeffer MiniMental Mini Mental Examination Battery Scales recorded Furthermore assessed Results Moreover SocietyUnified Unified MDSUPDRSIII MDS UPDRS (MDS-UPDRS-III values Contrarily Meanwhile addition Conclusion group impairment

ABSTRACT Purpose: To describe the ophthalmological findings of dry eye disease and its relation to the quality of life of COVID-19 survivors. Methods: COVID-19 survivors who had previously been hospitalized at Hospital das Clínicas de Ribeirão Preto complex underwent an ophthalmological evaluation, which included a dry eye disease questionnaire, break-up time, fluorescein staining, and Schirmer test. We collected the presenting and best-corrected visual acuity, sociodemographic data, personal medical history, and scores from a self-reported quality of life questionnaire (WHOQOL-bref). According to the severity of the acute phase of the disease, the patients were classified into mild-to-moderate, severe, and critical groups. Results: Ninety-five patients (190 eyes) were evaluated 100 ± 44 days after the onset of COVID-19 symptoms. Of these, 83 patients (87.3%) completed the WHOQOL-bref questionnaire. Ten patients (12.0%) had mild-to-moderate COVID-19, 41 (49.4%) had severe COVID-19, and 32 (38.6%) had critical COVID-19. The median best-corrected visual acuity was logMAR 0 (0-1). Approximately 26.3% patients had a history of dry eye disease or severe dry eye symptoms (frequent or constant ocular dryness and irritation). There was an association between the proportion of patients with dry eye disease and the quality of life (p=0.014) and health (p=0.001). Furthermore, there was a significant trend between the proportion of patients with dry eye disease and how they rated their health and quality of life (p=0.0004 and 0.0027, respectively. Conclusions: There is a significant negative correlation between the proportion of patients with dry eye disease and their self-reported quality of life. Purpose COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 Methods evaluation breakup break up time staining test bestcorrected best corrected data selfreported self reported WHOQOLbref. WHOQOLbref WHOQOL bref . (WHOQOL-bref) mildtomoderate, mildtomoderate mild moderate, moderate groups Results Ninetyfive Ninety five 190 (19 eyes 10 4 these 8 87.3% 873 87 3 (87.3% 12.0% 120 12 (12.0% COVID19, 19, 49.4% 494 49 (49.4% 38.6% 386 38 6 (38.6% COVID19. 19. 01. 01 1 (0-1) 263 26 26.3 frequent irritation. irritation irritation) p=0.014 p0014 p 014 (p=0.014 p=0.001. p0001 p=0.001 001 (p=0.001) Furthermore p=0.0004 p00004 0004 (p=0.000 00027 0027 0.0027 respectively Conclusions COVID1 COVID- (WHOQOL-bref (1 87.3 (87.3 12.0 (12.0 49.4 (49.4 38.6 (38.6 (0-1 2 26. p=0.01 p001 (p=0.01 p000 p=0.00 00 (p=0.001 p=0.000 p0000 000 (p=0.00 0002 002 0.002 ( 87. (87. 12. (12. 49. (49. 38. (38. (0- p=0.0 p00 (p=0.0 0.00 (87 (12 (49 (38 (0 p=0. p0 (p=0. 0.0 (8 (4 (3 p=0 (p=0 0. p= (p= (p

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever as características epidemiológicas de pacientes pediátricos com doença falciforme (DF) e avaliar o uso de plantas medicinais concomitantemente ao tratamento medicamentoso. Métodos: Realizou-se revisão de prontuários de pacientes pediátricos de uma instituição pública com nível de atendimento terciário; o critério de seleção foi ser criança ou adolescente com DF em acompanhamento pediátrico neste ambulatório. Nos prontuários dos pacientes selecionados foi procurado o registro do uso de plantas com finalidades medicinais. Resultados: Foram revisados 154 prontuários (100% dos pacientes ativos desse ambulatório): 99 crianças e 55 adolescentes. O genótipo predominante foi SS (58,4%), seguido do SC (29,2%). O uso de ao menos uma medicação para a DF foi relatada em 95,5% dos prontuários. Em 70,1% dos prontuários havia o relato do uso de plantas medicinais, em 276 citações, sendo 64 plantas citadas ao todo; destas, seis espécies foram citadas para o tratamento da doença de base (DF), sendo “ora-pro-nobis” (Pereskia aculeata) a principal. Das 276 citações de plantas medicinais nos prontuários, 60,5% incluíram o uso de plantas medicinais em sintomas gripais e/ou COVID-19 (tanto prevenção quanto tratamento), sendo relatadas 35 para este uso, exclusivamente ou não. Essa foi a principal finalidade de uso encontrada nos prontuários dos pacientes, seguida do uso para sintomas de dor (14,2% das citações). Conclusões: Notou-se que a maioria dos pacientes avaliados faz uso da medicina convencional, aliada à tradicional/ complementar/ alternativa, o que leva à necessidade de mais estudos nessas áreas, especialmente na pediatria, visando principalmente à segurança do paciente. Objetivo (DF medicamentoso Métodos Realizouse Realizou se terciário ambulatório Resultados 15 100% 100 (100 ambulatório) 9 5 adolescentes 58,4%, 584 58,4% , 58 4 (58,4%) 29,2%. 292 29,2% . 29 2 (29,2%) 955 95 95,5 701 70 1 70,1 27 6 todo destas DF, orapronobis ora pro nobis “ora-pro-nobis Pereskia aculeata 605 60 60,5 eou COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 tanto tratamento, tratamento) 3 não 14,2% 142 14 (14,2 citações. citações) Conclusões Notouse Notou convencional tradicional complementar alternativa áreas pediatria paciente 10 (10 58,4 (58,4% 29,2 (29,2% 95, 7 70, 60, COVID1 COVID- 14,2 (14, (1 58, (58,4 29, (29,2 14, (14 ( (58, (29, (58 (29 (5 (2

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological characteristics of pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) and evaluate the use of medicinal plants in these patients concomitantly with their drug treatment. Methods: This is a review of the medical records of pediatric patients at a public institution with tertiary care. The selection criterion was to be a child or adolescent with SCD undergoing pediatric follow-up at this outpatient clinic. In the medical records of the patients selected, records of the use of plants for medicinal purposes were sought. Results: In total, 154 records (100% of total active patients followed in this clinic) were reviewed: 99 children and 55 adolescents. The predominant genotype was SS (58.4%), followed by SC (29.2%). The use of at least one medication for SCD was reported in 95.5% of the medical records. The use of medicinal plants was reported by 70.1% of patients, with 276 citations in the medical records referring to 64 different types of plants. Six plants were used for the treatment of SCD, the main one being Lemonvine/Ora-pro-nóbis (Pereskia aculeata). The use of medicinal plants was reported for flu-like symptoms and/or COVID-19 (both for prevention and treatment) by 60.5% of the citations, with 35 different plants reported for this use, exclusively or not. This use was followed by pain symptoms (14.2% of citations). Conclusions: The majority of patients in this study use both conventional and traditional/complementary/alternative medicine, highlighting the need for more studies in the area, with a special focus on patient safety. Objective (SCD Methods care followup follow up clinic selected sought Results 15 100% 100 (100 reviewed 9 5 adolescents 58.4%, 584 58.4% , 58 4 (58.4%) 29.2%. 292 29.2% . 29 2 (29.2%) 955 95 95.5 701 70 1 70.1 27 6 Lemonvine/Orapronóbis LemonvineOrapronóbis Lemonvine/Ora pro nóbis Lemonvine Ora Pereskia aculeata. aculeata aculeata) flulike flu like andor COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 605 60 60.5 3 not 14.2% 142 14 (14.2 citations. citations) Conclusions traditionalcomplementaryalternative traditional complementary alternative medicine area safety 10 (10 58.4 (58.4% 29.2 (29.2% 95. 7 70. Orapronóbis LemonvineOra COVID1 COVID- 60. 14.2 (14. (1 58. (58.4 29. (29.2 14. (14 ( (58. (29. (58 (29 (5 (2

ABSTRACT In January 2022 and April 2024, plants of Handroanthus heptaphyllus, designated HP22 and HP24, respectively, exhibiing symptoms of mosaic, leaf blistering, and ring spots were observed in the municipality of Piracicaba, São Paulo state, Brazil. Molecular analysis of plant HP22 revealed the presence of cucumber mosaic virus (CMV, genus Cucumovirus), and phylogenetic analysis classified it into subgroup IA. Additionally, CMV was identified using a plate-trapped antigen enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (PTA-ELISA) in both plants (HP22 and HP24). The virus of HP22 plant was mechanically transmitted to Handroanthus albus, H. heptaphyllus, H. impetiginosus, Tabebuia heptaphylla, and T. roseoalba plants, a transmission that PTA-ELISA confirmed. Furthermore, transmission was observed from Aphis gossypii to H. heptaphyllus and T. heptaphylla plants. Despite the absence of discernible symptoms, the presence of CMV was confirmed through PTA-ELISA. To the best of our knowledge, this represents the first report on the occurrence of CMV in H. heptaphyllus worldwide. 202 2024 HP HP2 HP24 respectively blistering Piracicaba state Brazil CMV, (CMV Cucumovirus, Cucumovirus , Cucumovirus) IA Additionally platetrapped plate trapped enzymelinked enzyme linked PTAELISA PTA ELISA (PTA-ELISA (HP2 HP24. . HP24) albus H impetiginosus T Furthermore PTAELISA. ELISA. knowledge worldwide 20 (HP 2

Resumo Objetivo Investigar as evidências de validade da Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) para análise da prevalência de sintomas de depressão, ansiedade e estresse em uma amostra de trabalhadores de enfermagem brasileiros. Métodos Estudo transversal, com amostragem não-probabilística. Participaram do estudo 4053 trabalhadores de enfermagem brasileiros. As propriedades psicométricas da DASS-21 foram avaliadas por meio de análise da validade baseada na estrutura interna (validade de construto fatorial, convergente e discriminante; invariância do modelo fatorial; confiabilidade); validade baseada nas relações com medidas externas (validade convergente positiva e negativa dos fatores depressão, ansiedade e estresse com os construtos prejuízo emocional, satisfação no trabalho e variáveis individuais e ocupacionais); validade baseada no padrão de resposta aos itens do instrumento (análise da função diferencial dos itens em subgrupos distintos). A confiabilidade dos dados foi atestada por meio da estimação do coeficiente alfa ordinal e da confiabilidade composta. A prevalência de sintomas de depressão, ansiedade e estresse foi estimada a partir das recomendações dos autores originais da DASS-21. Resultados Durante a validação da estrutura interna, a análise fatorial confirmatória revelou que o modelo original da DASS-21 apresentou ajustamento adequado para a amostra e foi atestada a invariância de medida forte do modelo entre grupos distintos. A análise baseada em medidas externas mostrou que os fatores depressão, ansiedade e estresse apresentaram correlações positivas e moderadas-fortes com o domínio prejuízo emocional e correlações negativas e moderadas com o construto satisfação no trabalho. A análise do padrão de repostas aos itens comprovou a uniformidade e a estabilidade do instrumento para a amostra. Quanto aos sintomas, destaca-se a alta prevalência de níveis extremamente graves de depressão, ansiedade e estresse entre os participantes. Conclusão A DASS-21 apresentou adequada validade e confiabilidade para a avaliação de sintomas de depressão, ansiedade e estresse entre trabalhadores de enfermagem brasileiros. Depression DASS21 DASS 21 (DASS-21 depressão brasileiros transversal nãoprobabilística. nãoprobabilística não probabilística. probabilística não-probabilística 405 DASS-2 discriminante confiabilidade) ocupacionais ocupacionais) distintos . distintos) composta DASS21. 21. moderadasfortes fortes destacase destaca se participantes DASS2 2 (DASS-2 40 DASS- (DASS- 4 (DASS

Abstract Objectives To investigate the validity evidence of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and to analyze the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms in a sample of Brazilian nursing workers. Methods This was a cross-sectional study with non-probability convenience sampling. A total of 4053 Brazilian nursing workers participated in the study. The psychometric properties of DASS-21 were assessed by analysis of the validity based on the internal structure (factorial, convergent, and discriminant construct validity, invariance of the factorial model, and reliability); relationships with external measures (positive and negative convergent validity of the depression, anxiety, and stress factors with the emotional impairment, job satisfaction, and individual and occupational variables); and response process of the items (analysis of the differential item functioning in distinct subgroups). Data reliability was certified by estimating the ordinal alpha coefficient and the composite reliability. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms was estimated based on recommendations from the original authors of DASS-21. Results During validation of the internal structure, the confirmatory factor analysis showed that the fit of the sample to the original DASS-21 model was adequate and the strong measurement invariance of the model was confirmed in different groups. Analysis based on external measures showed that the depression, anxiety, and stress factors had positive and moderate-strong correlations with the emotional impairment domain and negative and moderate correlations with the job satisfaction construct. Analysis of the pattern of response to items confirmed the uniformity and stability of the instrument for the sample. Regarding symptoms, the high prevalence of extremely severe levels of depression, anxiety, and stress was highlighted among participants. Conclusion DASS-21 presented adequate validity and reliability to assess depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms among Brazilian nursing workers. Depression Anxiety DASS21 DASS 21 (DASS-21 depression anxiety crosssectional cross sectional nonprobability non probability sampling 405 DASS-2 factorial, (factorial reliability) variables variables) subgroups. subgroups . subgroups) DASS21. 21. groups moderatestrong participants DASS2 2 (DASS-2 40 DASS- (DASS- 4 (DASS

Resumen Objetivo Investigar las evidencias de validez de la Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) para analizar la prevalencia de síntomas de depresión, ansiedad y estrés en una muestra de trabajadores de enfermería brasileños. Métodos Estudio transversal con muestreo no probabilístico. Participaron en el estudio 4053 trabajadores de enfermería brasileños. Se evaluaron las propiedades psicométricas de la DASS-21 mediante el análisis de validez basada en le estructura interna (validez del constructo factorial, convergente y discriminante; invarianza del modelo factorial; fiabilidad), validez basada en las relaciones con medidas externas (validez convergente positiva y negativa de los factores depresión, ansiedad y estrés con los constructos daño emocional, satisfacción en el trabajo y variables individuales y laborales), validez basada en el patrón de respuesta a los ítems del instrumento (análisis de la función diferencial de los ítems en subgrupos distintos). Se comprobó la fiabilidad de los datos mediante la estimación del coeficiente alfa ordinal y la fiabilidad compuesta. La prevalencia de síntomas de depresión, ansiedad y estrés se estimó a partir de las recomendaciones de los autores originales de la DASS-21. Resultados Durante la validación de la estructura interna, el análisis factorial confirmatorio reveló que el modelo original de la DASS-21 presentó un ajuste adecuado para la muestra y se comprobó la invarianza de medida fuerte del modelo entre grupos distintos. El análisis basado en las medidas externas mostró que los factores depresión, ansiedad y estrés presentan correlaciones positivas y moderadas-fuertes con el dominio daño emocional y correlaciones negativas y moderadas con el constructo satisfacción en el trabajo. El análisis del patrón de respuestas de los ítems comprobó la uniformidad y la estabilidad del instrumento para la muestra. Respecto a los síntomas, se destaca la alta prevalencia de niveles extremadamente graves de depresión, ansiedad y estrés entre los participantes. Conclusión La DASS-21 presentó validez y fiabilidad adecuada para evaluar síntomas de depresión, ansiedad y estrés entre trabajadores de enfermería brasileños. Depression DASS21 DASS 21 (DASS-21 depresión brasileños probabilístico 405 DASS-2 discriminante fiabilidad, , fiabilidad) laborales, laborales laborales) distintos . distintos) compuesta DASS21. 21. moderadasfuertes fuertes participantes DASS2 2 (DASS-2 40 DASS- (DASS- 4 (DASS

RESUMO: As neoplasias neuroepiteliais presentes no sistema ventricular originam-se das células que revestem o plexo coroide e podem ser benignas ou malignas, como é o caso do carcinoma de plexo coroide. Um equino, de quatro anos de idade, apresentando quadro neurológico com síndrome encefálica de quinze dias de evolução, foi encaminhado para atendimento veterinário. Ao exame apresentava apatia, ataxia severa, desvio lateral de cabeça, andar em círculos, pressão da cabeça contra obstáculos, diminuição do tônus da cauda, anosmia, ausência da resposta de ameaça visual, ausência de sensibilidade na face e hipotonia de língua. Líquido cefalorraquidiano apresentava pleocitose mista, aumento de proteína e diminuição de glicose. Após o óbito o animal foi diagnosticado com carcinoma de plexo coroide em terceiro ventrículo após exame histopatológico e imunohistoquímico. Conclui-se que equinos podem apresentar tumores em SNC, como o carcinoma de plexo coroide, com sintomatologia clínica inespecífica, tratamento clínico inefetivo e diagnóstico conclusivo realizado no exame post mortem. RESUMO originamse originam se malignas equino idade evolução veterinário apatia severa círculos obstáculos cauda anosmia visual língua mista glicose imunohistoquímico Concluise Conclui SNC inespecífica mortem

ABSTRACT: Neuroepithelial neoplasms present in the ventricular system originate from the cells lining the choroid plexus and can be benign or malignant, such as choroid plexus carcinoma. A four-year-old equine presenting with a fifteen-day history of neurological symptoms was sent for veterinary evaluation. Upon examination, the horse exhibited apathy, severe ataxia, head tilt, circling behavior, head pressing, decreased tail tone, anosmia, absence of menace response, lack of facial sensitivity, and lingual hypotonia. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed mixed pleocytosis, increased protein, and decreased glucose. Following the animal’s death, histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations confirmed the diagnosis of choroid plexus carcinoma in the third ventricle. It is concluded that horses may develop central nervous system tumors, such as choroid plexus carcinoma, with nonspecific clinical symptoms, ineffective clinical treatment, and a conclusive diagnosis established postmortem. ABSTRACT malignant fouryearold four year old fifteenday fifteen day evaluation examination apathy ataxia tilt behavior pressing tone anosmia response sensitivity hypotonia pleocytosis protein glucose animals animal s death ventricle tumors treatment postmortem

Worldwide, millions of people suffer from neurological and psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia, depression, and neurodegenerative diseases. These conditions are often linked to hyperactivity of monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) in the brain, and inhibiting this enzyme can reduce oxidative stress, stabilize neurotransmitter levels, and alleviate symptoms. In this context, a pharmacophoric model was created using PharmaGist with 31 hits extracted from BindingDB to enable a pharmacophoric-based search of potential MAO-B inhibitors in ZincPharmer’s chemical space, followed by the building of 10 conformers for each molecule in the software OMEGA, screening for structural and electrostatic similarity to safinamide using ROCS (Rapid overlay of chemical structures) and EON (Electrostatic similarity for lead-hopping), respectively. In addition, the molecular docking with Gold using the score function was performed to rank the ligands with the highest probabilities of affinity to MAO-B and then discriminate those with suitable physical chemical, pharmacokinetic, and toxicological features using the tools QikProp, SwissADME, and DEREK. Four potential ligands with selective MAO-B inhibitor properties were identified, which show promise as future therapeutic agents for MAO-B-related disorders. Worldwide schizophrenia depression diseases MAOB MAO (MAO-B brain stress levels symptoms context 3 pharmacophoricbased based ZincPharmers ZincPharmer s space 1 OMEGA Rapid structures Electrostatic leadhopping, leadhopping lead hopping , lead-hopping) respectively addition pharmacokinetic QikProp SwissADME DEREK identified MAOBrelated related disorders lead-hopping

ABSTRACT Introduction Personality disorders are an underdiagnosed entity and lead to high absenteeism and low productivity. Patients with histrionic personality disorder display intense emotion, attention seeking behaviour and manipulation. Clinical case report This is a case report of a 52-year-old woman, working as a hospital operational assistant, with a history of histrionic PD, major depression and fibromyalgia. In an Occupational Medicine examination after sick leave, she reports worsening of depressive symptoms and intensification of pain complaints, presenting apparent motor and cognitive slowing. Return to work was initially authorized, however, after two days, a new examination is requested by her superior, who is unable to find a suitable position for the employee. After further clinical observation and considering the history and medical reports, she is considered temporarily unfit to perform any role. Discussion/Conclusion It is important to highlight the challenge of Occupational Health in the professional reintegration of employees with psychiatric pathology. Constant updating and consolidation of knowledge in Mental Health are fundamental.

RESUMO Introdução As perturbações da personalidade são uma entidade subdiagnosticada e condicionam elevado absentismo e baixa produtividade. Pacientes com perturbação da personalidade histriónica caraterizam-se pelo seu dramatismo, emoções intensas, procura de atenção e tentativa de manipulação. Caso clínico Os autores descrevem o caso de uma mulher de 52 anos, a trabalhar como assistente operacional hospitalar, com antecedentes de perturbação da personalidade histriónica, depressão major e fibromialgia. Refere, em exame de Medicina do Trabalho após certificado de incapacidade temporária, agravamento dos sintomas depressivos e intensificação das queixas álgicas, apresentando aparente lentificação motora e cognitiva. É inicialmente autorizado o regresso ao trabalho mas, dois dias depois, é pedida nova consulta pela chefia, por não conseguir encontrar um posto adequado à colaboradora. Após nova observação clínica e tendo em conta os antecedentes e os relatórios médicos, é considerada temporariamente inapta para o desempenho de qualquer função. Discussão/Conclusão É importante realçar o desafio da Saúde Ocupacional na reintegração profissional de colaboradores com patologia psiquiátrica sendo essencial, para isso, a constante atualização e consolidação de conhecimentos na área da Saúde Mental.

ABSTRACT Introduction/framework/objectives Multiple Sclerosis has a reasonable prevalence and the diagnosis is generally made at working age, at a stage that is still demanding on a professional level, a time when there are also generally personal/family particularities that require some dedication. Furthermore, given the incidence, diversity and severity of the symptoms presented, limitations often arise that can seriously affect the ability to work or even lead to unemployment. It is then desirable that the members working in Occupational Health and Safety teams have some knowledge on the subject, in order to better guide their performance, safeguarding the interests of everyone involved. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in April 2023, in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content It is a demyelinating and autoimmune disease of the Central Nervous System; it is characterized by recurrent and intermittent episodes of inflammation, with generally progressive destruction of axonal myelin. In most cases there is a cycle of relapses and remissions and symptoms of varying intensity; the evolution is unpredictable. Causes autonomic, visual, motor and sensory symptoms; which makes independent daily living and the ability to work difficult; sometimes becoming debilitating. It is incurable and neurodegenerative. The severity varies depending on the neurological areas most affected. The function of myelin is to facilitate conduction at the level of axons; with changes in this, the electrical impulses that coordinate mental and physical functions become less effective. As myelin deteriorates, it is replaced by scars of abnormal tissue, with different consistency (stiffness, plaques), which further disrupts conduction. Injuries to the frontal and parietal lobes often result in cognitive and emotional changes; in the spinal cord, problems arise more easily in the lower limbs. Changes in the optic nerve and occipital lobe can cause visual problems. This is the neurological desease that causes most limitations in the young adult active population. Given the reasonably young age at which symptoms begin, there will be a decrease in quality of life, more significant than in other chronic diseases. Discussion and Conclusions Although the bibliography is not scarce, the emphasis in the vast majority of articles is not on Occupational Health or Safety. It would be relevant for some teams working in large companies with some prevalence, to evaluate the cases in detail, describing the main problems detected, proposed measures and their subsequent evaluation, in order to publish not only the path, but also the conclusions obtained, for greater dissemination of the subject.

RESUMO Introdução/enquadramento/objetivos A Esclerose Múltipla tem uma prevalência razoável e o diagnóstico faz-se geralmente em idade ativa, numa fase ainda exigente a nível profissional, altura essa onde geralmente também existem particularidades pessoais/familiares que necessitam de alguma dedicação. Para além disso, dada a incidência, diversidade e gravidade dos sintomas apresentados, com frequência surgem limitações que podem condicionar seriamente a capacidade de trabalho ou até levar ao desemprego. Será então desejável que os elementos a exercer em equipas de Saúde e Segurança Ocupacionais tenham alguns conhecimentos sobre o tema, de forma a melhor orientar o seu desempenho, salvaguardando os interesses de todos os envolvidos. Metodologia Trata-se de uma Revisão Bibliográfica, iniciada através de uma pesquisa realizada em abril de 2023, nas bases de dados “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina e RCAAP”. Conteúdo É uma doença desmielinizante e auto-imune do Sistema Nervoso Central; carateriza-se por episódios recorrentes e intermitentes de inflamação, com destruição de mielina axonal, geralmente progressiva. Na maioria dos casos existe um ciclo de relapsos e remissões e sintomas de intensidade oscilante; a evolução é imprevisível. Causa sintomas autonómicos, visuais, motores e sensoriais; o que dificulta a vida quotidiana independente e o trabalho, tornando-se por vezes debilitante. É incurável e neurodegenerativa. A gravidade varia com as áreas neurológicas mais atingidas. À medida que a mielina se detiora, ela é substituída por cicatrizes de tecido anormal, com diferente consistência (rigidez, placas), o que perturba ainda mais a condução. Lesões nos lóbulos frontal e parietal geralmente resultam em alterações cognitivas e emocionais; na espinal medula, mais facilmente surgem problemas nos membros inferiores. Alterações no nervo ótico e lobo occipital podem originar alterações visuais. Trata-se da doença neurológica que mais limitações causa na população ativa jovem adulta. Dada a idade razoavelmente jovem do início de sintomas, irá ocorrer diminuição da qualidade de vida, mais significativa que noutras doenças crónicas. Discussão e Conclusões Ainda que a bibliografia não seja escassa, a enfase da grande maioria dos artigos não é dada à Saúde ou Segurança Ocupacionais. Seria relevante que algumas equipas a exercer em empresas grandes e com alguma incidência, avaliassem com detalhe os casos, descrevendo os principais problemas detetados, medidas propostas e avaliação posterior das mesmas, de forma a publicar não só o caminho, mas também as conclusões obtidas, para maior divulgação do assunto.

Resumo Enquadramento: A dor torácica aguda (DTA) é um sintoma comum na pessoa com síndrome coronária aguda (SCA) que requer frequentemente cuidados de emergência. Objetivo: Conhecer o tempo de resposta pré-hospitalar e a atuação do enfermeiro da ambulância suporte imediato de vida nas ocorrências de DTA, na pessoa com suspeita de SCA, relativamente a dois distritos do interior norte de Portugal. Metodologia: Estudo observacional, analítico transversal, retrospetivo, de cariz quantitativo, numa amostra de 75 ocorrências. Resultados: Verificaram-se tempos totais longos na resposta pré-hospitalar, ultrapassando os 95 minutos em ambos os distritos e, no enfarte agudo miocárdio com elevação do segmento ST (EAMCSST), apresentando tempos médios de 131 ± 22,23 minutos, sucedido em 10,66% da amostra total. Os enfermeiros utilizaram o protocolo da dor torácica na generalidade das ocorrências (98,7%), realizaram eletrocardiograma (97,3%) e contribuíram para a melhoria dos sintomas (72%). Conclusão: O enfermeiro é essencial no diagnóstico e controlo da sintomatologia, mas os tempos de resposta, particularmente no EAMCSST, ultrapassam o recomendado para a realização do procedimento de eleição, a angioplastia.

Abstract Background: Acute chest pain (ACP) is a common symptom in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) that often requires emergency care. Objective: Examine the out-of-hospital response time and the role of immediate life support nurses in the presence of ACP in patients with suspected ACS, in two districts in the interior north of Portugal. Methodology: Observational, analytical, cross-sectional, retrospective, quantitative study with a sample of 75 occurrences. Results: Total out-of-hospital response times were high, exceeding 95 minutes in both districts. In ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), total mean times were 131 ± 22.23 minutes, which occurred in 10.66% of the total sample. The nurses used the chest pain protocol in the majority of occurrences (98.7%), performed electrocardiogram (97.3%), and contributed to symptom improvement (72%). Conclusion: Although the nurse’s role is crucial for establishing the diagnosis and managing symptoms, the response times, especially in STEMI cases, exceed the recommended time for the procedure of choice (angioplasty).

Resumen Marco contextual: El dolor torácico agudo (DTA) es un síntoma frecuente en las personas con síndrome coronario agudo (SCA) que a menudo requiere atención de urgencias. Objetivo: Conocer el tiempo de respuesta prehospitalaria y el papel del enfermero de la ambulancia de soporte vital inmediato en casos de DTA en personas con posible SCA en dos distritos del norte de Portugal. Metodología: Estudio observacional, analítico, transversal, retrospectivo, cuantitativo, con una muestra de 75 casos. Resultados: Se registraron tiempos totales de respuesta prehospitalaria largos, superiores a 95 minutos en ambos distritos, y en infarto agudo de miocardio con elevación del segmento ST (EAMCSST), con tiempos medios de 131 ± 22,23 minutos, seguido del 10,66% de la muestra total. Los enfermeros utilizaron el protocolo de dolor torácico en la mayoría de los casos (98,7%), realizaron electrocardiogramas (97,3%) y contribuyeron a la mejoría de los síntomas (72%). Conclusión: El enfermero es fundamental para diagnosticar y controlar los síntomas, pero los tiempos de respuesta, sobre todo en el IAMCEST, superan los recomendados para el procedimiento de elección, la angioplastia.