ABSTRACT Objective: To describe angiographic findings of the superior rectal artery, its branches, and anatomical variations in the hemorrhoidal plexus in patients undergoing rectal artery embolization for hemorrhoidal disease treatment. Methods: Angiographic findings of 15 patients were obtained from a single-center, prospective clinical study that compared superior rectal artery embolization with the Ferguson technique for hemorrhoidal disease between July 2018 and March 2020. Results: Angiography of the superior rectal artery showed that in seven patients (46.8%), its branches were divided into four main branches (two left and two right), while in four patients (26.6%), the branches divided into one right and two left branches. The most uncommon variation observed in three cases (20%) was the branches divided into two branches to the right and one to the left; no further subdivision into the main branches was observed in one case (6.6%). Conclusion: Four patterns were observed in the angiographic anatomy of the superior rectal arteries. Knowledge of the angiographic anatomy of this region and its variations is essential to improve the effectiveness of superior rectal artery embolization. Registry of Clinical Trials: NCT03402282 Objective treatment Methods 1 singlecenter, singlecenter single center, center single-center 201 2020 Results 46.8%, 468 46.8% , 46 8 (46.8%) right, right) 26.6%, 266 26.6% 26 6 (26.6%) 20% 20 (20% 6.6%. 66 6.6% . (6.6%) Conclusion arteries Trials NCT NCT0340228 202 46.8 4 (46.8% 26.6 2 (26.6% (20 6.6 (6.6% NCT034022 46. (46.8 26. (26.6 (2 6. (6.6 NCT03402 (46. (26. ( (6. NCT0340 (46 (26 (6 NCT034 (4 NCT03 NCT0

ABSTRACT This research aimed to prospect the working conditions of the rescue teams of the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU-192) at the fluvial areas of the Alto Solimoes region, trough the systemic analysis of the activities of the water ambulances service popularly called ‘ambulanchas’ during the peaks of COVID-19 in the state of Amazonas, when the health system functioned under stress caused by the pandemic. Data were obtained from an exploratory cross-sectional design, based on qualitative data collected through interviews and observation of the normal functioning of the system before the pandemic. From there, models of two scenarios were developed showing the functioning of the water ambulances service when coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on the working conditions of the interprofessional rescue teams. Remote interviews with workers after the pandemic indicated that the prospection of working conditions from the instances of the models corresponded to the real functioning of the system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

RESUMO Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo prospectar as condições de trabalho das equipes de socorro do Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência (Samu-192) fluvial das áreas ribeirinhas e costeiras da região do Alto-Solimões, a partir da análise sistêmica das atividades no serviço de embarcações popularmente chamadas de ‘ambulanchas’ durante os picos da Covid-19 no estado do Amazonas, quando o sistema de saúde funcionou sob o estresse provocado pela pandemia. Os dados foram obtidos a partir de um desenho transversal exploratório, baseado em dados qualitativos coletados por meio de entrevistas e observação do funcionamento normal do sistema antes da pandemia. A partir daí modelos de dois cenários foram elaborados mostrando o funcionamento do serviço de ambulanchas ao lidar com a pandemia de Covid-19 e o impacto nas condições de trabalho das equipes de socorro interprofissionais de socorro. Entrevistas remotas com trabalhadores das ambulanchas após a pandemia indicaram que a prospecção das condições de trabalho a partir das instâncias dos modelos corresponderam ao funcionamento real do sistema durante a pandemia de Covid-19.

RESUMO Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo prospectar as condições de trabalho das equipes de socorro do Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência (Samu-192) fluvial das áreas ribeirinhas e costeiras da região do Alto-Solimões, a partir da análise sistêmica das atividades no serviço de embarcações popularmente chamadas de ‘ambulanchas’ durante os picos da Covid-19 no estado do Amazonas, quando o sistema de saúde funcionou sob o estresse provocado pela pandemia. Os dados foram obtidos a partir de um desenho transversal exploratório, baseado em dados qualitativos coletados por meio de entrevistas e observação do funcionamento normal do sistema antes da pandemia. A partir daí modelos de dois cenários foram elaborados mostrando o funcionamento do serviço de ambulanchas ao lidar com a pandemia de Covid-19 e o impacto nas condições de trabalho das equipes de socorro interprofissionais de socorro. Entrevistas remotas com trabalhadores das ambulanchas após a pandemia indicaram que a prospecção das condições de trabalho a partir das instâncias dos modelos corresponderam ao funcionamento real do sistema durante a pandemia de Covid-19. Samu192 Samu 192 (Samu-192 AltoSolimões, AltoSolimões Alto Solimões, Solimões Alto-Solimões ‘ambulanchas Covid19 Covid 19 Covid-1 Amazonas exploratório Covid19. 19. Samu19 (Samu-19 Covid1 1 Covid- Samu1 (Samu-1 (Samu- (Samu

ABSTRACT This research aimed to prospect the working conditions of the rescue teams of the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU-192) at the fluvial areas of the Alto Solimoes region, trough the systemic analysis of the activities of the water ambulances service popularly called ‘ambulanchas’ during the peaks of COVID-19 in the state of Amazonas, when the health system functioned under stress caused by the pandemic. Data were obtained from an exploratory cross-sectional design, based on qualitative data collected through interviews and observation of the normal functioning of the system before the pandemic. From there, models of two scenarios were developed showing the functioning of the water ambulances service when coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on the working conditions of the interprofessional rescue teams. Remote interviews with workers after the pandemic indicated that the prospection of working conditions from the instances of the models corresponded to the real functioning of the system during the COVID-19 pandemic. SAMU192 SAMU 192 (SAMU-192 region ‘ambulanchas ambulanchas COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 Amazonas crosssectional cross sectional design there SAMU19 (SAMU-19 COVID1 1 COVID- SAMU1 (SAMU-1 (SAMU- (SAMU

ABSTRACT Purpose To analyze the learning curve regarding complication rates of transrectal prostate biopsy (TRPB) versus transperineal prostate biopsy (TPPB), using real time software-based magnetic resonance imaging ultrasound (MRI-US) fusion techniques, along with first year experience of transperineal approach. Materials and Methods retrospective unicentric cohort study at a quaternary care hospital. Medical records of all consecutive patients that underwent TPPB between March 2021 and February 2022, after the introduction of MRI-US fusion device, and those who underwent TRPB throughout the entire years of 2019 and 2020 were analyzed. All complications that occurred as consequences of the procedure were considered. Descriptive statistics, Chi-squared and Fisher tests were used to describe complications and compare the two groups. Results A total of 283 patients were included in the transperineal group and 513 in the transrectal group. The analysis of a learning curve for the transperineal method showed lower complications rates comparing the first six months of TPPB procedures (group 1); The complication rate for TPPB was lower than that of TRPB (55.1% versus 81.9%, respectively; p<0.01). TPPB showed specifically lower rates of hematuria (48.8% versus 66.3%;p<0.001) and rectal bleeding(3.5% versus 18.1%; p<0.001). There were no cases of prostatitis after transperineal biopsies and three cases (0.6%) after transrectal procedures. Conclusions We evidenced the learning curve for performing the transperineal biopsy, with a lower rate of complications for the experienced team, after 142 cases after 6 months of practice. The lower complication rate of TPPB and the absence of infectious prostatitis imply a safer procedure when compared to TRPB. (TRPB TPPB, , (TPPB) softwarebased software based MRIUS MRI US (MRI-US techniques approach hospital 202 2022 device 201 analyzed considered statistics Chisquared Chi squared groups 28 51 1 1) 55.1% 551 55 (55.1 819 81 9 81.9% respectively p<0.01. p001 p p<0.01 . 0 01 p<0.01) 48.8% 488 48 8 (48.8 66.3%p<0.001 663p0001 66.3% p<0.001 66 3 001 66.3%;p<0.001 bleeding3.5% bleeding35 bleeding 3.5% 5 bleeding(3.5 18.1% 181 18 p<0.001. p0001 p<0.001) 0.6% 06 (0.6% team 14 practice (TPPB 20 2 55.1 (55. 81.9 p00 p<0.0 48.8 4 (48. 66.3%p<0.00 663p000 663 66.3 p<0.00 00 66.3%;p<0.00 bleeding3 bleeding3.5 35 3.5 bleeding(3. 18.1 p000 0.6 (0.6 55. (55 81. p0 p<0. 48. (48 66.3%p<0.0 663p00 66. 66.3%;p<0.0 bleeding3. 3. bleeding(3 18. 0. (0. (5 p<0 (4 66.3%p<0. 663p0 66.3%;p<0. bleeding( (0 ( p< 66.3%p<0 663p 66.3%;p<0 66.3%p< 66.3%;p< 66.3%p 66.3%;p

RESUMO O estudo avaliou o desempenho resiliente quanto à continuidade da atenção e ao cuidado longitudinal, às Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis (hipertensão arterial sistêmica e Diabetes Mellitus) pelas unidades de atenção básica à saúde de uma região vulnerável do município do Rio de Janeiro, durante a pandemia da Covid-19. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, de métodos mistos, de abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa. Apesar de a interrupção total ou parcial potencialmente expor os usuários a complicações agudas e crônicas, o estudo aponta que as estratégias desenvolvidas pelo primeiro nível de atenção das unidades básicas de saúde do município foram efetivas para a redução de internações por essas enfermidades, demonstrando um desempenho resiliente. longitudinal hipertensão Mellitus Janeiro Covid19. Covid19 Covid 19. 19 Covid-19 Tratase Trata se transversal mistos qualitativa crônicas enfermidades Covid1 1 Covid-1 Covid-

ABSTRACT The study evaluated the resilient performance in terms of continuity of care and longitudinal care for Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases (systemic arterial hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus) by primary health care units in a vulnerable region of the city of Rio de Janeiro, during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a cross-sectional mixed methods study, with a quantitative and qualitative approach. Despite the total or partial interruption potentially exposing users to acute and chronic complications, the study points out that the strategies developed by the first level of care of the basic health units in the municipality were effective in reducing hospitalizations for those diseases, demonstrating a resilient performance. systemic Mellitus Janeiro COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 pandemic crosssectional cross sectional approach complications diseases COVID1 1 COVID-

ABSTRACT The study evaluated the resilient performance in terms of continuity of care and longitudinal care for Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases (systemic arterial hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus) by primary health care units in a vulnerable region of the city of Rio de Janeiro, during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a cross-sectional mixed methods study, with a quantitative and qualitative approach. Despite the total or partial interruption potentially exposing users to acute and chronic complications, the study points out that the strategies developed by the first level of care of the basic health units in the municipality were effective in reducing hospitalizations for those diseases, demonstrating a resilient performance.

RESUMO O estudo avaliou o desempenho resiliente quanto à continuidade da atenção e ao cuidado longitudinal, às Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis (hipertensão arterial sistêmica e Diabetes Mellitus) pelas unidades de atenção básica à saúde de uma região vulnerável do município do Rio de Janeiro, durante a pandemia da Covid-19. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, de métodos mistos, de abordagem quantitativa e qualitativa. Apesar de a interrupção total ou parcial potencialmente expor os usuários a complicações agudas e crônicas, o estudo aponta que as estratégias desenvolvidas pelo primeiro nível de atenção das unidades básicas de saúde do município foram efetivas para a redução de internações por essas enfermidades, demonstrando um desempenho resiliente.

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar as variações anatômicas da inervação do músculo flexor superficial dos dedos e determinar se o ramo do nervo mediano destinado a esse músculo pode ou não ser conectado aos ramos para os músculos extensor radial curto do carpo e pronador redondo sem tensão, e quão próximo dos músculos-alvo a transferência pode ser realizada. Métodos Foram dissecados 50 membros de 25 cadáveres para coletar dados sobre as variações anatômicas dos ramos para o músculo flexor superficial dos dedos. Resultados O referido músculo recebeu inervação do nervo mediano nos 50 membros. Em 22 recebeu um ramo, em 28 mais que um. O ramo proximal foi identificado em 22 membros e em 12 compartilhava ramos com outros músculos. O ramo distal estava presente em todos e desprendeu-se do nervo mediano como um ramo isolado ou de um tronco comum com o nervo interósseo anterior em 3 membros, e de um tronco comum com músculo flexor radial do carpo e nervo interósseo anterior em outro. Originou-se distalmente ao nervo interósseo anterior em 38, em 5 no mesmo nível e em 3 proximal ao nervo interósseo anterior. Em quatro recebeu inervação do nervo interósseo anterior, além daquela recebida pelo mediano. Ramos acessórios do nervo mediano para a porção distal do músculo flexor superficial dos dedos estavam presentes em oito membros. Conclusão Nos 28 membros em que existam 2 ou mais ramos, 1 desses poderia ser conectado aos ramos para o músculo extensor radial curto do carpo e pronador redondo sem tensão, mesmo durante os movimentos de pronossupinação do antebraço e flexão-extensão do cotovelo.

Abstract Objective To analyze the anatomical variations of the innervation of the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle and to determine if the branch of the median nerve that supply this muscle is connected to the branches to the extensor carpi radialis brevis and the pronator teres muscles, without tension, and how close to the target-muscles the transfer can be performed. Methods Fifty limbs of 25 cadavers were dissected to collect data on the anatomical variations of the branches to the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle. Results This muscle received innervation from the median nerve in the 50 limbs. In 22 it received one branch, and in 28 more than one. The proximal branch was identified in 22 limbs, and in 12 limbs it shared branches with other muscles. The distal branch was present in all, and originated from the median nerve as an isolated branch, or a common trunk with the anterior interosseous nerve in 3 limbs, and from a common trunk with the flexor carpi radialis muscle and anterior interosseous nerve in another. It originated distally to the anterior interosseous nerve at 38, in 5 on the same level, and in 3 proximal to the anterior interosseous nerve. In four limbs, innervation came from the anterior interosseous nerve, as well as from the median nerve. Accessory branches of the median nerve for the distal portion of the flexor digitorum superficialis muscle were present in eight limbs. Conclusion In 28 limbs with two or more branches, one of them could be connected to the branches to the extensor carpi radialis brevis and pronator teres muscles without tension, even during the pronation and supination movements of the forearm and flexion-extension of the elbow.

A tradicional formação médica no Brasil tem reconhecido no hospital o lugar por excelência para a aprendizagem prática do estudante - enfatizando as tecnologias duras e os procedimentos - em detrimento da Atenção Primária à Saúde, ainda que esta seja, reconhecidamente, capaz de resolver cerca de 80% dos problemas de saúde. Embora este cenário venha se alterando paulatinamente no século XXI, em especial após a publicação das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para o Curso de Graduação em Medicina, ainda permanecem dúvidas sobre os melhores modos para viabilizar a inserção de forma exitosa. Com base nestas premissas, o presente artigo tem por escopo contextualizar este debate e apresentar propostas para consecução de processos ensino-aprendizagem na Atenção Básica.

The medical training in Brazil has recognized the hospital as the place par excellence for the practice of student learning - emphasizing the hard technologies and procedures - to the detriment of primary health care, although that is admittedly capable of resolving 80% of health problems. Although this scenario comes to change, gradually, in the twenty-first century, especially after the publication of the National Curriculum Guidelines for the medical undergraduate course, there are still doubts about the best ways to enable successful integration. Based on these assumptions, the scope of this paper is to contextualize this debate and proposals for achieving teaching-learning processes in primary care.

As atuais mudanças na educação médica - relacionadas às transformações em curso nas sociedades democráticas contemporâneas - têm colocado em questão, de modo cada vez mais incisivo, os aspectos relativos à avaliação dos processos de ensino-aprendizagem, cabendo a formulação de novos métodos/estratégias, capazes de ultrapassar a orientação somativa prevalecente na avaliação. Neste contexto, discutem-se, no presente artigo, elementos para a construção desta nova avaliação, destacando-se o uso do portfólio.

Current changes in medical education related to transformations in contemporary democratic societies have increasingly posed issues pertaining to the evaluation of teaching-learning processes. New methods and strategies are thus needed to supplant the prevailing summative grading approach. The current article thus discusses elements to construct such a new approach to evaluation, highlighting the portfolio as an evaluation tool.