Abstract Background: Static lung compliance, which is seriously affected during surgery, can lead to respiratory failure and extubation failure, which is little explored in the decision to extubate after cardiac surgery. Objective: To evaluate static lung compliance in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery and relate its possible reduction to cases of extubation failure in patients submitted to the fast-track method of extubation. Methods: Patients undergoing cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) at a state university hospital admitted to the ICU under sedation and residual block were included. Their static lung compliance was assessed on the mechanical ventilator using software that uses least squares fitting (LSF) for measurement. Within 48 hours of extubation, the patients were observed for the need for reintubation due to respiratory failure. The level of significance adopted for the statistical tests was 5%, i.e., p<0.05. Results: 77 patients (75.49%) achieved successful extubation and 25 (24.51%) failed extubation. Patients who failed extubation had lower static lung compliance compared to those who succeeded (p<0.001). We identified the cut-off point for compliance through analysis of the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (ROC), with the cut-off point being compliance <41ml/cmH2O associated with a higher probability of extubation failure (p<0.001). In the multiple regression analysis, the influence of lung compliance (divided by the ROC curve cut-off point) was found to be 9.1 times greater for patients with compliance <41ml/cmH2O (p< 0.003). Conclusions: Static lung compliance <41ml/cmH2O is a factor that compromises the success of extubation in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery. Background Objective fasttrack fast track Methods CPB (CPB included LSF (LSF measurement 4 5 5% ie i e i.e. p005 p 0 05 p<0.05 Results 7 75.49% 7549 75 49 (75.49% 2 24.51% 2451 24 51 (24.51% p<0.001. p0001 p<0.001 . 001 (p<0.001) cutoff cut off ROC, , (ROC) 41mlcmH2O mlcmHO 41ml cmH2O ml cmH O divided 91 9 1 9. p< (p 0.003. 0003 0.003 003 0.003) Conclusions i.e p00 p<0.0 75.49 754 (75.49 24.51 245 (24.51 p000 p<0.00 00 (p<0.001 (ROC mlcmH cmHO 000 0.00 p0 p<0. 75.4 (75.4 24.5 (24.5 (p<0.00 0.0 p<0 75. (75. 24. (24. (p<0.0 0. (75 (24 (p<0. (7 (2 (p<0 (

Resumo Fundamento: Pouco explorada na decisão de extubação no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca, a complacência pulmonar estática seriamente afetada no procedimento cirúrgico pode levar à insuficiência respiratória e à falha na extubação. Objetivo: Avaliar a complacência pulmonar estática no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca e relacionar sua possível redução aos casos de falha na extubação dos pacientes submetidos ao método fast-track de extubação. Métodos: Foram incluídos pacientes que realizaram cirurgia cardíaca com uso de circulação extracorpórea (CEC) em um hospital universitário estadual admitidos na UTI sob sedação e bloqueio residual. Tiveram sua complacência pulmonar estática avaliada no ventilador mecânico por meio do software que utiliza o least squares fitting (LSF) para a medição. No período de 48 horas após a extubação os pacientes foram observados respeito à necessidade de reintubação por insuficiência respiratória. O nível de significância adotado para os testes estatísticos foi de 5%, ou seja, p<0,05. Resultados: Obtiveram sucesso na extubação 77 pacientes (75,49%) e falharam 25 (24,51%). Os pacientes que falharam na extubação tiveram a complacência pulmonar estática mais baixa quando comparados aos que tiveram sucesso (p<0,001). Identificamos o ponto de corte para complacência por meio da análise da curva Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (ROC) sendo o ponto de corte o valor da complacência <41ml/cmH2O associado com maior probabilidade de falha na extubação (p<0,001). Na análise de regressão múltipla, verificou-se a influência da complacência pulmonar (dividida pelo ponto de corte da curva ROC) com risco de falha 9,1 vezes maior para pacientes com complacência <41ml/cmH2O (p< 0,003). Conclusões: A complacência pulmonar estática <41ml/cmH2O é um fator que compromete o sucesso da extubação no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca. Fundamento pósoperatório pós operatório Objetivo fasttrack fast track Métodos CEC (CEC residual LSF (LSF medição 4 5 5% seja p005 p 0 05 p<0,05 Resultados 7 75,49% 7549 75 49 (75,49% 2 24,51%. 2451 24,51% . 24 51 (24,51%) p<0,001. p0001 p<0,001 001 (p<0,001) ROC (ROC 41mlcmH2O mlcmHO 41ml cmH2O ml cmH múltipla verificouse verificou se dividida 91 9 1 9, p< (p 0,003. 0003 0,003 003 0,003) Conclusões p00 p<0,0 75,49 754 (75,49 245 24,51 (24,51% p000 p<0,00 00 (p<0,001 mlcmH cmHO 000 0,00 p0 p<0, 75,4 (75,4 24,5 (24,51 (p<0,00 0,0 p<0 75, (75, 24, (24,5 (p<0,0 0, (75 (24, (p<0, (7 (24 (p<0 ( (2

ABSTRACT Introduction: Risk factors and postoperative complications can worsen the condition of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting; some of these factors and complications are closely related to mortality rate. Objective: To describe clinical factors and outcomes related to mortality of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting and on invasive mechanical ventilation. Methods: This is a single-center retrospective data analysis of patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting on invasive mechanical ventilation between 2013 and 2019. Data regarding clinical characteristics, postoperative complications, intensive care unit and mechanical ventilation time, and their relationship with mortality were analyzed. Results: Four hundred seventy-two patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting entered the study. Their mean age was 62.3 years, and mean body mass index was 27.3. The mortality rate was 4%. Fifty percent of the patients who had ventilator-associated pneumonia died. Considering the patients who underwent hemotherapy and hemodialysis, 20% and 33% died, respectively. Days of intensive care unit stay and high Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation score and Simplified Acute Physiology Score were significantly related to death. Conclusion: Factors and clinical conditions such as the patients’ age, associated comorbidities, the occurrence of ventilator-associated pneumonia, length of stay in the intensive care unit, and mechanical ventilation time are related to higher mortality in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. Introduction Objective Methods singlecenter single center 201 2019 characteristics analyzed Results seventytwo seventy two study 623 62 3 62. years 273 27 27.3 4 4% ventilatorassociated ventilator died hemodialysis 20 33 respectively death Conclusion comorbidities 6 2 27.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a presença de hiponatremia e natriurese, bem como suas associações com o fator natriurético atrial em pacientes de neurocirurgia. Métodos: Foram incluídos 30 pacientes submetidos à ressecção de tumor intracraniano e à clipagem de aneurisma cerebral. Os níveis plasmáticos e urinários de fator natriurético atrial foram medidos durante os períodos pré e pós-operatório. Resultados: Hiponatremia esteve presente em 63,33% dos pacientes, particularmente no primeiro dia pós-operatório. Observou-se natriurese em 93,33% dos pacientes, principalmente no segundo dia pós-operatório. Os níveis plasmáticos de fator natriurético atrial estavam aumentados em 92,60% dos pacientes em pelo menos um dos dias pós-operatórios, mas não houve associação estatisticamente significante entre fator natriurético atrial e sódio plasmático, e entre fator natriurético atrial e sódio urinário. Conclusão: Após neurocirurgia, na maior parte dos pacientes, estiveram presentes hiponatremia e natriurese; contudo, o fator natriurético atrial não pôde ser considerado diretamente responsável por tais alterações nos pacientes neurocirúrgicos. Provavelmente, há o envolvimento de outros fatores natriuréticos.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the presence of hyponatremia and natriuresis and their association with atrial natriuretic factor in neurosurgery patients. Methods: The study included 30 patients who had been submitted to intracranial tumor resection and cerebral aneurism clipping. Both plasma and urinary sodium and plasma atrial natriuretic factor were measured during the preoperative and postoperative time periods. Results: Hyponatremia was present in 63.33% of the patients, particularly on the first postoperative day. Natriuresis was present in 93.33% of the patients, particularly on the second postoperative day. Plasma atrial natriuretic factor was increased in 92.60% of the patients in at least one of the postoperative days; however, there was no statistically significant association between the atrial natriuretic factor and plasma sodium and between the atrial natriuretic factor and urinary sodium. Conclusion: Hyponatremia and natriuresis were present in most patients after neurosurgery; however, the atrial natriuretic factor cannot be considered to be directly responsible for these alterations in neurosurgery patients. Other natriuretic factors are likely to be involved.

PURPOSE: To assess the efficacy of an adjustable inspiratory occlusion valve in experimental bronchopleural fistula during mechanical ventilation.METHODS:We studied six mechanically ventilated pigs in a surgically created, reproducible model of bronchopleural fistula managed with mechanical ventilation and water-sealed thoracic drainage. An adjustable inspiratory occlusion valve was placed between the thoracic drain and the endotracheal tube. Hemodynamic data, capnography and blood gases were recorded before and after the creation of the bronchopleural fistula as well as after every adjustment of the inspiratory occlusion valve.RESULTS:When compared with the standard water-sealed drainage treatment, the use of an adjustable inspiratory occlusion valve improved the alveolar tidal volume and reduced bronchopleural air leak (p<0.001), without hemodynamic compromise when compared with conventional water sealed drainage.CONCLUSION: The use of an adjustable inspiratory occlusion valve improved the alveolar tidal volume, reduced alveolar leak, in an experimental reproducible model of bronchopleural fistula, without causing any hemodynamic derangements when compared with conventional water sealed drainage.

PURPOSE:To investigate the hemodynamic and ventilatory changes associated with the creation of an experimental bronchopleural fistula (BPF) treated by mechanical ventilation and thoracic drainage with or without a water seal.METHODS :Six large white pigs weighing 25 kg each which, after general anesthesia, underwent endotracheal intubation (6mm), and mechanically ventilation. Through a left thoracotomy, a resection of the lingula was performed in order to create a BPF with an output exceeding 50% of the inspired volume. The chest cavity was closed and drained into the water sealed system for initial observation of the high output BPF.RESULTS:Significant reduction in BPF output and PaCO2 was related after insertion of a water-sealed thoracic drain, p< 0.05.CONCLUSION: Insertion of a water-sealed thoracic drain resulted in reduction in bronchopleural fistula output and better CO2 clearance without any drop in cardiac output or significant changes in mean arterial pressure.

INTRODUÇÃO: Pacientes submetidos a intervenção coronária percutânea (ICP) em enxertos de veia safena caracteristicamente exibem maior risco de eventos cardiovasculares adversos maiores (ECAM). Foram avaliados a incidência e os preditores de ECAM no cenário atual, em que dispositivos de proteção distal e de aspiração de trombos e o uso de stents farmacológicos fazem parte da prática diária. MÉTODOS: Neste estudo foram avaliados 69 casos consecutivos de pacientes com enxertos de veia safena, tratados com stents, entre janeiro de 2005 e dezembro de 2008. Foram avaliadas as características clínicas, angiográficas e relacionadas ao procedimento, bem como a incidência e preditores de ECAM na evolução tardia. RESULTADOS: A média de idade dos pacientes foi de 72 ± 10,2 anos, 79,7% eram do sexo masculino, 31,9% eram diabéticos, e 56,5% foram tratados na vigência de síndrome coronária aguda. Foram abordados 71 enxertos de veia safena, com lesões predominantemente localizadas no corpo (35,3%), tratadas mais frequentemente com stents farmacológicos (82,8%). Dispositivos de proteção distal foram utilizados em 31,9% e de aspiração de trombo em 1,4% dos pacientes, e em 30,4% foram utilizados inibidores da glicoproteína IIb/IIIa. No-reflow ocorreu em 8,7% e o sucesso do procedimento foi constatado em 89,9% dos casos. Na evolução tardia, ECAM, óbito, infarto agudo do miocárdio e revascularização do vasoalvo ocorreram em 15,9%, 7,2%, 4,3% e 14,5%, respectivamente, e trombose de stent foi observada em 2,9% dos pacientes. Na regressão de Cox apenas o uso de stents nãofarmacológicos foi associado a ECAM [hazard ratio (HR) 4,1, intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC 95%) 1,2-13,3; P = 0,02]. CONCLUSÕES: Pacientes com lesões em enxertos de veia safena, tratados percutaneamente, exibiram elevada taxa de eventos adversos a médio prazo e o uso de stents nãofarmacológicos esteve associado a pior evolução.

BACKGROUND: Patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in saphenous vein grafts tipically have a higher risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE). MACE incidence and predictors were evaluated in the current scenario, where distal protection and thrombus aspiration devices and the use of drug-eluting stents are part of the daily practice. METHODS: Sixty-nine consecutive patients undergoing coronary stenting in saphenous vein grafts from January 2005 to December 2008 were evaluated. Clinical, angiographic and procedure-related variables were evaluated as well as the incidence and predictors of MACE in the late follow-up. RESULTS: Mean age was 72 ± 10.2 years, 79.7% were male, 31.9% were diabetic, and 56.5% presented with acute coronary syndromes. Seventy-one saphenous vein grafts were treated, with lesions located mainly in the body of the graft (35.3%) and more frequently treated with drug-eluting stents (82.8%). Distal protection devices were used in 31.9% and thrombus aspiration in 1.4% of the patients, and 30.4% received glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors. No-reflow was observed in 8.7% and procedure success was observed in 89.9% of the cases. In the late follow-up, MACE, death, acute myocardial infarction and target vessel revascularization were observed in 15.9%, 7.2%, 4.3%, and 14.5%, respectively and stent thrombosis was observed in 2.9% of the patients. In the Cox regression analysis only the use of bare metal stents was associated with MACE [hazard ratio (HR) 4.1, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 1.2-13.3; P = 0.02] CONCLUSIONS: Patients with lesions in saphenous vein grafts treated by percutaneous interventions had a high rate of mid-term adverse events and the use of bare metal stents was associated to a worse clinical outcome.

Trata-se do primeiro relato envolvendo uma paciente em pós-operatório recente de neurocirurgia submetida à trombólise química por embolia pulmonar (EP) maciça e, por não apresentar condições clínicas, sem exame de imagem. Dados clínicos, gasométricos e capnográficos permitiram decidir pela trombólise com segurança. O gradiente P(a-et)CO2 passou de 46,4 mmHg para 11,8 mmHg (normal < 5 mmHg) e a fração do espaço morto alveolar end-tidal passou de 0,85 para 0,37 (normal < 0,15) do período pré-trombólise para o sétimo dia pós-trombólise. Conclui-se que a capnografia volumétrica (CV) foi útil no diagnóstico, bem como no acompanhamento clínico da paciente.

This is the first report of a patient submitted to chemical thrombolysis due to massive pulmonary embolism (PE) during the postoperative period of neurosurgery, in whom due to the lack of adequate clinical conditions, no imaging assessment was performed. Clinical, gasometric and capnographic data allowed the decision to perform the thrombolysis with safety. The P(a-et)CO2 gradient decreased from 46.4 mmHg to 11.8 mmHg (normal < 5 mmHg) and the end-tidal alveolar dead space fraction decreased from 0.85 to 0.37 (normal < 0.15) from the pre-thrombolysis period to the 7th day post-thrombolysis. We conclude that the volumetric capnography (VC) was useful in the patient's diagnosis and clinical follow-up.

Se trata del primer relato incluyendo una paciente en postoperatorio reciente de neurocirugía sometida a trombolisis química por embolia pulmonar (EP) maciza y, por no presentar condiciones clínicas, sin examen de imagen. Datos clínicos, gasométricos y capnográficos permitieron decidir por la trombolisis con seguridad. El gradiente P(la-et)CO2 pasó de 46,4 mmHg a 11,8 mmHg (normal < 5 mmHg) y la fracción del espacio muerto alveolar end-tidal pasó de 0,85 a 0,37 (normal < 0,15) del período pretrombolisis al séptimo día post trombolisis. Se concluye que la capnografía volumétrica (CV) fue útil en el diagnóstico, así como en el control clínico de la paciente.

ANTECEDENTES: Desordens do balanço de água e sódio são frequentemente vistas em pacientes com lesão cerebral grave (LCG), podendo agravar o prognóstico. OBJETIVO: Avaliar os níveis séricos de vasopressina (AVP) e a incidência de distúrbios da água e sódio na primeira semana pós-lesão em pacientes com LCG. MÉTODO: Trinta e seis pacientes adultos com LCG (pontuação inicial na escala de coma de Glasgow < 8) e tempo estimado de lesão < 72h foram estudados prospectivamente. Dados laboratoriais e clínicos foram registrados e os níveis séricos de AVP foram mensurados no 1º, 2º, 3º e 5º dias pós-inclusão. RESULTADOS: A AVP manteve-se dentro da faixa de normalidade nestes pacientes, mas mostrando-se proporcionalmente mais elevada nos pacientes que não sobreviveram (p=0,025 no 3º dia). A mortalidade intra-hospitalar foi 43% (15/36) e as variações do sódio e osmolalidade plasmáticos foram maiores nos pacientes que não sobreviveram durante o período de observação (p<0,001). CONCLUSÃO: Os níveis séricos de AVP mantiveram-se dentro da faixa de normalidade nestes pacientes com LCG, mas aqueles não sobreviventes mostraram maior incidência de anormalidades do balanço de água e sódio durante a primeira semana de evolução.

BACKGROUND: Disorders of water and sodium balance are frequently seen in patients with severe brain injury (SBI), and may worsen their prognosis. PURPOSE: To evaluate vasopressin (AVP) serum levels and sodium and water balance disorders during the first week post-injury in patients with SBI. METHOD: Thirty-six adult patients with SBI (admission Glasgow Coma Scale score < 8) and an estimated time of injury < 72 hours were prospectively studied. Clinical and laboratory data were recorded and AVP was measured in venous blood samples collected on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th days following inclusion. RESULTS: AVP serum levels remained within the normal range in SBI patients (either traumatic or non-traumatic), although tended to be greater in non-survivor than in survivor patients (p=0.025 at 3rd day). In-hospital mortality was 43% (15/36), and serum sodium and plasma osmolality variabilities were greater in non-survivor than in survivor patients during the observation period (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: AVP serum levels remained within the normal range values in these SBI patients, but those who died have shown higher incidence of abnormal sodium and water balance during the first week post-injury.

INTRODUÇÃO: Pacientes com lesão cerebral grave (LCG) ou com morte encefálica (ME) freqüentemente apresentam alterações na secreção de vasopressina (AVP). OBJETIVO: Avaliar os níveis séricos de AVP em pacientes com LCG e ME. DESENHO: Estudo prospectivo, aberto, observacional. LOCAL: Um hospital geral universitário. MÉTODO: Sujeitos adultos (idade >18 anos), de ambos os sexos, foram divididos em três grupos: grupo controle: 29 voluntários sadios; grupo LCG: 17 pacientes com pontuação na Escala de Coma de Glasgow (ECG)<8; grupo ME: 11 pacientes com diagnóstico de ME. Amostras de sangue venoso foram colhidas pela manhã, em repouso, nos pacientes do grupo controle, e de 8/8h, por 24h, nos pacientes dos grupos LCG e ME, para dosagens de AVP. Variáveis clínicas e laboratoriais de interesse foram anotadas concomitantemente. RESULTADOS: Os valores da AVP (pg/ml) foram [média (DP); mediana]: grupo controle [2,2(1,1); 2,0]; grupo LCG [5,7(6,3); 2,9] e grupo ME [2,6(1,0); 2,8]. Observou-se maior variação dos níveis séricos de AVP no grupo LCG, mas sem diferença estatisticamente significativa em relação aos demais (p=0,06). Hipotensão (p=0,02), hipernatremia (p=0,0001), hiperosmolaridade sérica (p=0,0001) e hiposmolaridade urinária (p=0,003) foram proeminentes no grupo ME em relação ao grupo LCG. CONCLUSÃO: Não foram encontradas diferenças estatisticamente significativas nos níveis de AVP entre os grupos, notando-se apenas uma maior variação de seus níveis séricos no grupo LCG (expressa sob a forma de picos séricos isolados). Hipernatremia e hiperosmolalidade estiveram presentes no grupo ME, indicando uma deficiência do sistema hipotálamo-hipofisário na produção e/ou liberação de AVP.

INTRODUCTION: Patients with severe brain lesions (SBL) and brain-dead patients (BD) frequently present with vasopressin (AVP) secretion disorders. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate AVP serum levels in SBL and BD patients. DESIGN: Prospective, open label, observational trial. SETTING: A general teaching hospital. METHOD: Three groups of adult subjects (age> 18y) of both sexes were included in this study: control group: 29 healthy volunteers; SBL group: 17 patients with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)< 8; and BD group: 11 brain-dead patients. Samples of venous blood were collected in the morning at rest from healthy volunteers and at 8 hourly intervals over a period of 24h from SBL and BD patients for AVP determinations. Concomitantly, some clinical and laboratorial variables were also recorded. RESULTS: AVP serum levels (pg/ml) were [mean (SD); median]: control [2.2(1.1); 2.0]; SBL [5.7(6.3); 2.9]; and BD [2.6(1.0); 2.8]. AVP serum levels varied greatly in SBL patients, but without statistically significant difference in relation to the other groups (p=0.06). Hypotension (p=0.02), hypernatremia (p=0.0001), serum hyperosmolarity (p=0.0001) and urinary hypoosmolarity (p=0.003) were outstanding in BD patients when compared with SBL. CONCLUSIONS: The AVP serum levels did not demonstrate significant statistical difference between the groups, only showing a greater variability in SBL patients (manifested as serum spike levels). Hypernatremia and hyperosmolarity were present in BD patients, indicating a failure of the hypothalamic-pituitary system in AVP production and release.