Abstract Background Regional anesthesia has been increasingly used. Despite its low number of complications, they are associated with relevant morbidity. This study aims to evaluate the incidence of complications after neuraxial block and peripheral nerve block. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted, and data related to patients submitted to neuraxial block and peripheral nerve block at a tertiary university hospital from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2017 were analyzed. Results From 10,838 patients referred to Acute Pain Unit, 1093(10.1%) had side effects or complications: 1039 (11.4%) submitted to neuraxial block and 54 (5.2%) to peripheral nerve block. The most common side effects after neuraxial block were sensory (48.5%) or motor deficits (11.8%), nausea or vomiting (17.5%) and pruritus (8.0%); The most common complications: 3 (0.03%) subcutaneous cell tissue hematoma, 3 (0.03%) epidural abscesses and 1 (0.01%) arachnoiditis. 204 of these patients presented sensory or motor deficits at hospital discharge and needed follow-up. Permanent peripheral nerve injury after neuraxial block had an incidence of 7.7:10,000 (0.08%). The most common side effects after peripheral nerve block were sensory deficits (52%) and 21 patients maintained follow-up due to symptoms persistence after hospital discharge. Conclusion Although we found similar incidences of side effects or even lower than those described, major complications after neuraxial block had a higher incidence, particularly epidural abscesses. Despite this, other serious complications, such as spinal hematoma and permanent peripheral nerve injury, are still rare.

Resumen Marco contextual: con el ingreso a la Universidad, pueden comenzar comportamientos menos saludables, que pueden extenderse a otras fases de la vida, lo que lleva a una menor calidad de vida. Objetivos: identificar los estilos de vida de los estudiantes de enfermería y reconocer los factores que dificultan o facilitan estilos de vida saludables. Metodología: adoptamos la metodología de "photovoice", un método participativo (cualitativo), que se aplica en dos instituciones de educación superior en la región central. La colleta de dados se realizó entre maio e junho de 2017. La muestra involucró a 16 estudiantes de entre 18 y 28 años. Resultados: la mayoría de los estudiantes incluyen en su estilo de vida: estudio intensivo, falta de tiempo, alimentación poco saludable y equilibrio entre la vida personal y académica. Los factores que facilitan los estilos de vida saludables son los medios de comunicación, mientras que los que lo dificultan son la falta de tiempo y recursos, publicidad e influencias. Conclusión: los datos anteriores reflejan la urgente necesidad de actuar en la adopción de estilos de vida saludables. Es esencial que las instituciones de educación superior creen entornos de aprendizaje que promuevan estilos de vida saludables entre sus estudiantes.

Resumo Enquadramento: com a entrada na Universidade podem iniciar-se comportamentos menos saudáveis, que podem estender-se para as outras fases da vida, levando a uma menor qualidade de vida. Objetivos: identificar os estilos de vida dos estudantes de enfermagem e reconhecer fatores que dificultam ou facilitam os estilos de vida saudáveis. Metodologia: adotamos a metodologia photovoice, um método participativo (qualitativo), sendo aplicado em duas Instituições de Ensino Superior da região centro. A recolha de dados foi realizada entre maio e junho de 2017. A amostra envolveu 16 estudantes com idades entre os 18 e 28 anos. Resultados: a maioria dos estudantes engloba no seu estilo de vida: estudo intensivo, falta de tempo, alimentação não saudável e má conciliação entre a vida pessoal e académica. Os fatores que facilitam os estilos de vida saudáveis são os media, enquanto, os que dificultam são a falta de tempo e de recursos, a publicidade e as influências. Conclusão: os dados anteriores refletem a urgente necessidade de atuação na adoção de estilos de vida saudáveis. É fundamental que as instituições de ensino superior criem ambientes de aprendizagem que promovam estilo de vida saudáveis junto dos seus estudantes.

Abstract Background: with student entrance in Universities, less healthy behaviors can begin, which can extend to other phases of life, leading to a lower quality of life. Objectives: to identify the lifestyles of nursing students and recognize factors that hinders or facilitates healthy lifestyles. Methodology: it was a qualitative (participatory) study, with adopted “photovoice” methodology, applied in two Higher Education Institutions in Portugal central region. The data collection was made between may and june 2017. The sample involved 16 students aged between 18 and 28 years. Results: most students include in their lifestyle: intensive study; lack of time; unhealthy eating and poor balance between personal and academic life. The factors that facilitate healthy lifestyles are the media, while those that make it difficult are the lack of time and resources, advertising and influences. Conclusion: the data reflect the urgent need to act in the adoption of healthy lifestyles. It is essential that higher education institutions create learning environments that promote healthy lifestyles among their students.