ABSTRACT Male patient, 68 years old, immunocompromised, presented himself with fever and malaise for 15 days. At his hospitalization, peripheral blood and Schilley catheter blood cultures were collected, in addition to computed tomography that showed the presence of a peri-pancreatic collection. The material was drained and the samples were sent to the laboratory. Blood culture was positive for pink coconuts identified by mass spectrometry as Roseomonas spp. with the diagnosis of Bloodstream Infection being closed.

The low quality of tropical grasses in the dry season justifies the use of dietary supplements to meet the nutritional needs of sheep. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of supplementation with high-protein feed on mutton sheep performance and yield in Massai grass pastures during the dry season. The treatments corresponded to four supplements, namely Leucaena leucocephala leaf hay, Gliricidia sepium leaf hay, soybean meal, and a treatment that received only multiple mixture (protein salt) ad libitum. The pasture was evaluated for canopy height, forage supply, and chemical composition of leaf blade, stem and dead material. Average daily gain, weight gain per area, and the stocking rate were also evaluated. There were four grazing cycles because the grazing method was rotational stocking with seven days of occupation and 35 days of rest. The interaction between supplements and grazing cycles was not significant, and no effects of the supplements were found for any of the variables. The highest forage and leaf blade offerings were observed in the first grazing cycle. The highest levels of crude protein and lower neutral detergent fibre and lignin of pasture components were observed in cycles 3 and 4. The highest average daily gains per animal and per area were observed in cycles 1 and 2. Protein supplementation of sheep in Massai grass pastures promotes satisfactory gains during the dry season, and Leucaena and Gliricidia hays can be used as protein sources instead of soybean meal.

Objetivou-se com este estudo avaliar o efeito analgésico trans e pós-operatório da eletroacupuntura em onda denso-dispersa e frequências 3 e 200Hz, nos pontos E44, R3 e BP4, compará-lo com a analgesia promovida pelos pontos BP6, E36 e VB 34, e pela morfina, em cadelas submetidas à ovariosalpingohisterectomia (OSH). Teve-se como hipótese que a eletroacupuntura nos pontos E44, R3 e BP4 resultaria em controle da dor trans e pós-operatória melhor ou igual àquele promovido pela eletroacupuntura nos pontos BP6, E36 e VB34 e pela morfina. Trinta e seis cadelas submetidas à cirurgia eletiva de OSH foram distribuídas em blocos ao acaso em três grupos com 12 animais. Em dois grupos foi realizada eletroacupuntura denso-dispersa, com frequência de 3 e 200Hz, sendo que, no primeiro grupo (GEA), foram estimulados os pontos BP4, E44, R3 e, no segundo grupo (GEB), os pontos BP6, E36, VB34. Nesses dois grupos, foram administrados 1,5mL de solução fisiológica por via IM. No terceiro grupo (GF), foi realizada acupuntura em três pontos falsos e o aparelho de eletroacupuntura foi acoplado, mas não foi ligado, e administrou-se morfina na dose de 0,5mg/kg, diluída em solução fisiológica de modo que o volume total foi de 1,5mL por via IM. Foram avaliados os parâmetros cardiovasculares e respiratórios durante o período pré e transoperatório. A avaliação de dor pós-operatória foi realizada durante 12 horas, e a analgesia suplementar com morfina foi realizada quando o escore de dor alcançou valores iguais ou superiores a nove pontos (total de 27) de acordo com a "Escala de dor da Universidade de Melbourne" (EDUM). O grupo GEB apresentou pressão arterial estável, menor variação da Etiso e menor requerimento analgésico no pós-operatório. Nos grupos GEA e GF houve aumento da Etiso e da pressão arterial nos momentos de maior manipulação cirúrgica. Os maiores escores de dor foram obtidos em MP0 (momento da extubação) no GEA (8) e em MP1(1h após a extubação) no GF (9). O GF apresentou o maior requerimento analgésico no pós-operatório e foram realizados 17 resgates em 6 animais. Os acupontos R3, E44 e BP4, utilizados na eletroacupuntura com a frequência de 3 e 200Hz, não são capazes de promover ação antinociceptiva satisfatória no período transoperatório. O efeito analgésico pós-operatório promovido pela eletroestimulação nos acupontos R3, E44 e BP4 é inferior ao proporcionado pelos acupontos E36, BP6 e VB34 e superior ao obtido com a morfina.

ABSTRACT Thirty-six dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy surgery were randomly distributed into 3 groups of 12 animals each. In the first group, dense-dispersed electroacupuncture was performed with a frequency of 3-200 Hz in SP4, ST44, KID3 points and 1.5mL of saline was given intramuscularly (GEA group). For the second group, dense-dispersed electroacupuncture was performed with a frequency of 3-200 Hz in SP6, ST36, GB34 points and 1.5mL of saline given intramuscularly (GEB group). In the third group acupuncture was performed in 3 false points being the electroacupuncture device attached to the needles but not connected, and morphine was also administered at a dose of 0.5mg/kg diluted in saline so that the total volume was 1.5mL intramuscularly (GF group). Cardiovascular and respiratory parameters were evaluated during the pre and perioperative period. The evaluation of pain and postoperative sedation was performed for 12 hours and analgesic supplementation was performed whenever the pain score reached values above or equal to 9 points (in a total of 27) in accordance with the Scale of Pain of the University of Melbourne (EDUM). The GEB group had stable blood pressure and lower Etiso value as well as less need for additional analgesia postoperatively. The GEA group showed the highest values of Etiso and showed the greatest need for additional analgesia in the immediate postoperative period (at the moment of extubation). The GF group required more supplementary analgesia postoperatively and showed higher sedation scores up to 4 hours after surgery. The KID3, ST44 and SP4 acupoints used in electroacupuncture with frequency 3-200 Hz are not able to promote satisfactory antinociceptive action in the perioperative period. Postoperative analgesic effect, promoted by electrical stimulation in acupoints KID3, ST44 and SP4, is inferior to that provided by acupoints ST36, SP6 and GB34 and superior to that obtained with morphine.