Abstract The objective of this study was to formulate an experimental light-cured periodontal dressing containing alpha-humulene and to compare its physical, antimicrobial, and cytotoxicity properties with commercial gold standards (Barricaid® and Periobond®). Two periodontal dressing formulations were developed (a and b). The formulations were divided into 5 groups according to the alpha-humulene concentration as follows: Ea - control group, Ea1 - 1%, Ea5 - 5%, Ea10 - 10%, and Ea20 - 20%; Eb - control group, Eb1 - 1%, Eb5 - 5%, Eb10 - 10%, and Eb20 - 20%. Materials characterization was performed using the degree of conversion, cohesive strength, sorption, and solubility assays. Antimicrobial assay was performed using the modified direct contact test against E. faecalis and S. aureus. Cytotoxicity was assessed by the cell viability experiment using L929 fibroblasts. In general, the cohesive strength values of materials decreased as the alpha-humulene concentration increased. All the experimental dressings showed antimicrobial activity against both bacteria tested. Cell viability results for the Ea, Ea1, Eb, and Eb1 groups showed moderate cytotoxic effect. The formulations containing alpha-humulene showed similar behavior to the commercial references. Thus, formulations containing alpha-humulene have potential to be used as periodontal dressing.

Abstract Objectives: This study investigated the physical and mechanical properties, antibacterial effect and biocompatibility of novel elastomeric temporary resin-based filling materials (TFMs) containing zinc methacrylate (ZM). Material and Methods: Experimental TFMs were prepared by mixing the zinc methacrylate with monomer, co-monomer, photoinitiator and fillers. A ZM concentration of 0 (control), 0.5% (Z0.5); 1% (Z1), 2% (Z2), or 5% (ZM5) wt% was added to the TFMs. Fermit-N (F) was used for comparison with the experimental material. Microleakage, water sorption/solubility, degree of conversion, depth of cure, ultimate tensile strength, and hardness were determined and compared. A modified direct contact test (DCT) with Enterococcus faecalis and a Streptococcus mutans’ biofilm accumulation assay was carried out to evaluate the antimicrobial effect and cytotoxicity of the assay. Statistical comparisons were performed (α=5%). Results: The results showed that the physical and mechanical properties of the experimental TFMs with ZM are comparable with the properties of the commercial reference and some properties were improved, such as lower microleakage and water sorption, and higher ultimate tensile strength values. TFMs with ZM killed E. faecalis only after 1 h. Biofilm development of S. mutans was not affected by the inclusion of ZM in the experimental TFMs. Conclusions: The present findings suggest that the physical, mechanical and biological properties of the experimental TFMs with ZM are comparable with the properties of the commercial reference. However, some properties were improved, such as lower microleakage and water sorption, and higher ultimate tensile strength values.

Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of spray-dried porcine plasma (SDPP) supplementation on cholinesterase enzymes and its relationship with animal behavior of weaning piglets exposed to mycotoxin contaminated diets. To achieve these objectives, two experimental design approaches were used. Male piglets (7.15±0.61kg) were allocated in four groups: CTL group received a regular diet; SDPP group received a regular diet and 6% SDPP; MYC group received a diet containing desired contamination of 210 µg/kg aflatoxins and 6.690 µg/kg fumonisins; group MYC+SDPP received 253 µg/kg aflatoxins, 6930 µg/kg fumonisins and 6% SDPP. The animals treated with mycotoxin co-contaminated diets showed an increase in AChE and BChE activities in peripheral system (MYC) when compared to control (CTL). Furthermore, supplementation with SDPP (MYC+SDPP group) prevented the mycotoxin-related reduction of AChE in blood and brain. Behavioral tests showed that sleeping and resting behaviors were more often observed in the MYC group; this group also fed fewer times when compared to the other groups, characterizing the deleterious effect of mycotoxins. Taken together, the data suggest changes in AChE and BChE activities may indicate alterations in cholinergic neurotransmission and consequently in the behavior of piglets.

Abstract The objective of this study was to compare selective physical-mechanical properties, antibacterial effects and cytotoxicity of seven temporary restorative materials (TRM): five resin-based materials [Bioplic (B), Fill Magic Tempo (FM), Fermit inlay (F), Luxatemp LC (L) and Revotek LC (R)], and zinc oxide-eugenol cement (IRM) and glass ionomer cement (GIC) as the controls. Material and methods The physical-mechanical properties were evaluated by determining microleakage (ML), ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and Shore D hardness (SDH). In addition, the polymerization rate (Pr-1), depth of cure (DC), water sorption and solubility (WS/SL) were evaluated. The antimicrobial effects of the materials were assessed by biofilm accumulation of Streptococcus mutans (BT) and the direct contact test (DCT) by exposure to Enterococcus faecalis for 1 and 24 h, and cytotoxicity by MTT assay. The data were analyzed by ANOVA or Kruskall-Wallis tests, and a complementary post-hoc method (p<0.05). Results Group B, followed by FM and GIC had significantly lower percentages of microleakage in comparison with the other groups; Groups FM and L showed the highest WS, while Groups R and FM showed the significantly lowest SL values (p<0.05). Group R showed the statistically highest UTS mean and the lowest DC mean among all groups. Group F showed the lowest S. mutans biofilm accumulation (p=0.023). Only the Group L showed continued effect against E. faecalis after 1 h and 24 h in DCT. The L showed statistically lower viability cell when compared to the other groups. Conclusions These findings suggest the antibacterial effect of the temporary materials Fill Magic and Bioplic against S. mutans, while Luxatemp showed in vitro inhibition of S. mutans biofilm accumulation and E. faecalis growth. Regarding the cell viability test, Luxatemp was the most cytotoxic and Fill Magic was shown to be the least cytotoxic.

Resumo A cárie precoce na infância (CPI) acomete crianças em todo o mundo e apresenta alta prevalência e severidade em pré-escolares. Diferentes fatores sociais, biológicos e comportamentais constituem uma rede de fatores causais da CPI. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a associação entre as variáveis socioeconômicas e presença de cárie na linha de base e a presença de Streptococcus mutans e Lactobacillus spp. com a progressão de lesões de cárie após dois anos de acompanhamento em um grupo de crianças. Na avaliação inicial, foram avaliadas 163 crianças (3-4 anos de idade) pertencentes a 12 unidades básicas de saúde do Grupo Hospitalar Conceição (GHC, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil). Após dois anos, foram reavaliadas 119 crianças. Os exames clínicos foram realizados por examinadores calibrados usando os critérios ICDAS. Um questionário sociodemográfico foi aplicado aos pais das crianças e amostras de saliva foram coletadas de crianças para análise microbiológica. Foram realizadas estatísticas descritivas e regressão multivariada de Poisson na análise estatística. Os fatores associados com a progressão de cárie foram o estado marital das mães (p=0,040) e a presença de lesões cavitadas no início do estudo e uma maior contagem de S. mutans (p=0,031) após dois anos de acompanhamento. A progressão de cárie em pré-escolares pertencentes às unidades de atenção primária em saúde foi diretamente associada com o estado marital das mães, presença de lesões cavitadas na linha de base e maior contagem de S. mutans após dois anos de acompanhamento.

Abstract Early childhood caries (ECC) affects children all over the world and has high prevalence and severity in preschool children. Different social, biological and behavioral factors compose a network of causal factors for ECC. The aim was to evaluate the association between socioeconomic variables and caries at baseline, and the presence of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus spp. microorganisms with the progression of caries lesions after two years of follow-up in a group of children. At baseline, 163 children (3-4 years old) living in the areas of 12 primary care services of the Hospital Group Conceição (GHC, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil) were evaluated. After two years, 119 children were re-evaluated. Clinical examinations were conducted by calibrated examiners using the ICDAS criteria. A sociodemographic questionnaire was applied to the children’s parents and saliva samples were collected from the children for microbiological analysis. Descriptive statistics and multivariate Poisson regression analysis were performed in the statistical analysis. The factors associated with the caries progression were marital status of mothers (p=0.040), higher S. mutans counts (p=0.031) and the presence of cavitated lesions at baseline (p<0.001). The caries lesions progression in preschool children enrolled in primary health care was directly associated with marital status, presence of cavitated lesions at baseline and higher S. mutans counts at two-year follow-up.

Oil palm plantations are rapidly expanding in the tropics because of insatiable global demand for fruit oil to be used in food, biofuels and cosmetics. Here we show that three tissue-specific volatiles can be quantified in ambient air above an African-American hybrid oil palm plantation in Brazil and linked photosynthesis (isoprene), floral scent (estragole), and for the first time, fruit oil processing (6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, MHO). Plant enclosure techniques verified their tissue specific emission sources with ambient concentrations displaying distinct diurnal patterns above the canopy. Isoprene concentrations were near zero at night, but dramatically increased during the day while estragole showed elevated concentrations at night suggesting a light-independent, temperature-driven emission pattern from flowers. MHO also showed elevated concentrations at night and both estragole and MHO increased during the day. Our observations demonstrate that the African-American oil palm hybrid is strong isoprene emitter and suggest that MHO is a specific oxidation product of lycopene released during the industrial processing of palm oil. This study highlights the potential value of quantifying volatile oil palm signals in the atmosphere as a novel, non-invasive method to better understand biological functioning and its interactions with the environment including carbon assimilation, floral-insect interactions, and fruit oil production/processing.

AIM: To evaluate the immediate microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of three two-step etch-and-rinse adhesive systems applied under different dentin surface moisture conditions. METHODS: Class V cavities were prepared in seventy-two bovine incisors. Each tooth was randomly allocated into three groups, according to the adhesive system used: Single Bond 2 (SB), Prime & Bond 2.1 (PB) and XP Bond (XPB). Each group was divided in three subgroups, according to the dentin moisture condition: over-wet, moist and dry (n=8). For the moist subgroups the adhesive was applied as to the manufacturer's instructions; for the over-wet ones, without drying the cavity after the rinsing procedure; and for the dry subgroups, drying the surface for 20 s. The teeth were restored with Filtek Z-250 and stored in distilled water (24 h); next, each restoration was sectioned in beam-shaped specimens which were stored for 24 h at 37 °C. Each specimen was submitted to µTBS test (EMIC), and data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Tukey test (p<0.05). RESULTS: There was a statistically significant interaction between the adhesive system type and the dentin surface moisture condition (p=0.003). SB and XPB presented higher bond strength in the moist dentin condition, and PB showed high µTBS values in the dry substrate. CONCLUSIONS: The moisture condition influenced the bond strength between the adhesives and dentin. SB performed better in the moist condition, whereas PB and XPB showed satisfactory bond strength in the moist and in the dry substrates. The over-wet dentin condition only impaired bond strength to SB and XPB.

FUNDAMENTO: Na angioplastia coronária percutânea (ACP), os vasos de fino calibre representam um fator de risco para reestenose. O stent farmacológico (SF) autoexpansível Sparrow®, de perfil menor que os sistemas atuais, nunca foi testado nesse cenário. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar a eficácia tardia do SF Sparrow®, com relação à perda luminal tardia intrastent (PLT intrastent) aos oito meses. MÉTODOS: Estudo prospectivo, randomizado, em P com doença arterial coronária (DAC) sintomática ou com isquemia documentada, submetido à ACP em vasos de calibre < 2,75 mm, dividido em dois grupos quanto ao tipo de stent Sparrow®: grupo 1, SF; grupo 2, stent não farmacológico (SNF). O seguimento clínico foi de 12 meses. De imediato e aos oito meses, avaliação pela angiografia coronária quantitativa (ACQ). Para o cálculo da amostra estimou-se diminuição de mais de 65% de PLT intrastent com o SF. Para análise estatística utilizou-se o programa IBM SPSS Statistics® versão 19 (Chicago, Illinois, EUA). RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 24 p, 12 em cada grupo. Os grupos SF e SNF foram semelhantes quanto à idade (63,25 ± 10,01 versus 64,58 ± 11,54, p = 0,765), sexo masculino (58,3% versus 33,3%, p = 0,412), fatores de risco e todos os aspectos angiográficos. Os resultados imediatos foram satisfatórios em ambos os grupos. Aos oito meses, a PLT intrastent foi significativamente menor no SF do que no SNF (SF 0,25 ± 0,16 versus SNF 0,97 ± 0,76, p = 0,008). CONCLUSÃO: Em ACP de vasos de calibre < 2,75 mm, o SF Sparrow® determinou significativa redução da PLT intrastent, em comparação ao SNF Sparrow®.

BACKGROUND: Small vessels represent a risk factor for restenosis in percutaneous coronary angioplasty (PCA). The Sparrow® self-expanding drug-eluting stent, which has a lower profile than the current systems, has never been tested in this scenario. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the late effectiveness of the Sparrow® drug-eluting stent, regarding in-stent late lumen loss (LLL). METHODS: Patients with ischemia, symptomatic or documented, were submitted to PCA in vessels with reference diameter < 2.75 mm, divided into two groups regarding Sparrow® stent type: group 1: Sparrow® drug-eluting stent (DES), group 2: Sparrow® bare metal stent (BMS). Clinical follow-up duration was 12 months. Evaluation using quantitative coronary angiography (QCA) was performed immediately and at 8 months. A decrease of over 65% of in-stent LLL with DES was estimated to calculate sample size. IBM® SPSS software, release 19 (Chicago, Illinois, USA) was used for the statistical analysis. RESULTS: A total of 24 patients were randomized, 12 in each group. The DES and BMS groups were similar in age (63.25 ± 10.01 vs. 64.58 ± 11.54, p = 0.765), male gender (58.3% vs. 33.3%, p = 0.412), risk factors and all angiographs aspects. Immediate results were satisfactory in both groups. At 8 months in-stent late lumen loss was significantly lower in DES than in BMS group (DES vs. BMS 0.25 ± 0.16 0.97 ± 0.76, p = 0.008). CONCLUSION: In small-vessel PCA, the Sparrow® DES determined significant reduction in in-stent LLL, when compared to Sparrow® BMS.

A utilização de técnicas ultrassonográficas na área de Medicina Veterinária está cada vez mais presente e a capacitação nesta área tornou-se indispensável para o clínico, auxiliando-o na obtenção de informações rápidas e valiosas das afecções patológicas que podem acometer os animais. O exame ultrassonográfico renal revelou-se de grande importância neste âmbito, com o objetivo de avaliar e mensurar os parâmetros morfométricos renais normais de fêmeas caprinas (Capra hircus). Por meio de técnicas ultrassonográficas procedeu-se o estudo de 30 fêmeas da raça Saanen, divididas em três grupos: fêmeas com idade inferior a 6 meses (3,0±1,0 meses), de 6-18 meses (9,0±4,3 meses) e com idade superior a 18 meses (46,3±17,4 meses). Realizaram-se imagens dos rins, em secções longitudinais, medidas de comprimento e largura e, em secções transversais, medidas de altura (ou espessura). Com estes valores calcularam-se volumes renais, corticais e medulares, além da relação cortico-medular. Com relação ao comprimento renal os grupos com idade inferior a 6 meses, de 6-18 meses e com idade superior a 18 meses obtiveram média e desvio padrão de 4,20±0,36cm, 5,56±0,40cm e 6,77±0,64cm, respectivamente. Tratando-se do volume renal, estes grupos apresentaram média e desvio padrão de 17,02±3,99cm³, 19,99±5,86cm³; e, 41,23±13,05cm³. Comparou-se a equivalência métrica das médias entre os dois rins de forma que os parâmetros volumétricos e lineares renais com diferença entre si são comprimento renal, volume renal e volume cortical para o grupo de fêmeas com idade de 6-18 meses, e comprimento renal e comprimento medular para o grupo com idade superior a 18 meses. Entre diferentes grupos observou-se que somente o comprimento medular esquerdo apresentou média equivalente em todos os grupos, ou seja, entre o grupo com idade inferior a 6 meses e o grupo com idade de 6-18 meses e, entre este último e o grupo com idade superior a 18 meses. Os resultados mostraram correlações diretas e positivas entre peso corporal e idade com os parâmetros lineares e volumétricos, a relação cortico-medular esquerda foi a única que apresentou correlação significativa com o peso (r= -0,365; P = 0,047). Para aqueles parâmetros que apresentaram correlação significativa foi realizada análise de regressão, obtendo-se a linha de melhor ajuste das variáveis.

The veterinary ultrasonographic techniques have increased in the veterinary doctor's daily work, therefore training and knowing how to use ultrasound equipment have become needful to the animals healthcare professionals. It's important remember that ultrasound equipment makes possible getting valuable pathological data from animals' health. In this background, the renal ultrasonographic test has gotten an important place and, nowadays, it is possible measure with accuracy the caprine renal morphometrics parameters (Capra hircus). Through ultrasonographic techniques, it has done a stocktaking with three groups of normal goats: older than 18 months (46.3±17.4 months), younger than 6 months (3.0±1.0 months) and age between 6 and 18 months (9.0 4.3 months), totalizing 30 samples of the female Saanen kind. In longitudinal section of the kidneys, measured the length and breadth and, in transverse section, measured the height (or thickness). The values obtained calculated the renal, cortical and medullary volumes, besides corticomedullary correlation. The renal length of the groups younger than 6 months, age between 6 and 18 months and older than 18 months had mean and standard deviation of 4.20±0.36cm; 5.56±0,40cm; and, 6.77±0.64cm, respectively. To the renal volume theses groups had mean and standard deviation of 17.02±3.99cm³; 19.99±5.86cm³; and, 41.23±13.05cm³. It was compared the metrical equivalence of the mean between the two kidneys, to the group with age between 6 and 18 months the parameters showed difference were renal length, renal volume and cortical volume, in other hand to the group older than 18 months it was renal length and medullar length. Comparing different groups was noted that only the left medullar length had equivalent mean in all the groups, it means, the group younger than 6 months, older than 18 months and from 6 to 18 months of age. The results showed direct and positive correlation between corporal weight and age with the linear and volumetric parameters The left corticomedullary correlation was the only of its kind to exhibit significant correlation with the weight (r= -0.365; P value 0.047). The parameters with significant correlation had the regression analysis done, obtained the better line of adjust of the variables.

OBJETIVO: Comparar a pressão arterial pelos métodos do flush, da oximetria de pulso e da oscilometria utilizando o Doppler em neonatos. MÉTODOS: Foram realizadas medidas de pressão arterial não invasiva utilizando três métodos distintos (flush, oximetria de pulso e oscilometria automática) em três grupos de recém-nascidos selecionados por sorteio: 15 a termo e normais, 16 prematuros estáveis e 14 doentes. Todas as medidas foram filmadas, editadas separadamente, codificadas e analisadas independentemente por três neonatologistas. RESULTADOS: Realizaram-se 57 medidas por cada método. Os métodos do flush e da oximetria de pulso mostraram melhor correlação com o Doppler do que a oscilometria (coeficiente de correlação 0,89, 0,85 e 0,71, respectivamente, p < 0,01). A diferença entre as médias das medidas, seus respectivos desvios padrão e o intervalo de confiança de 95% quando comparados com Doppler foram: -5,2±7,9 (-21,1:10,7) mmHg com o método do flush; 0,4±8,9 (-17,5:18,2) mmHg com a oximetria de pulso; e 6,4±16,1 (-25,8:8,6) mmHg com a oscilometria. O método do flush mostrou melhor concordância com o Doppler para diagnóstico de hipotensão do que os métodos da oximetria e da oscilometria. CONCLUSÕES: Os métodos do flush e da oximetria de pulso mostraram-se úteis para medir a pressão arterial sistólica de recém-nascidos, sendo que o método oscilométrico mostrou-se o menos concordante com o Doppler para detectar hipotensão.

OBJECTIVE: To compare blood pressure measurements in newborn infants using the flush method, pulse oximetry and oscillometry according to Doppler findings. METHODS: Noninvasive blood pressure measurements were made using three techniques (flush method, pulse oximetry and oscillometry) in three groups of newborns: 15 normal term infants, 16 stable preterm infants, and 14 critically ill infants. All measurements were video recorded, edited separately, coded and analyzed independently by three neonatologists. RESULTS: Fifty-seven measurements were made using each method. The flush method and pulse oximetry had a better correlation with Doppler findings than oscillometry (correlation coefficients: 0.89, 0.85, 0.71; p < 0.01). The difference between measurement means, their standard deviations and the 95% confidence intervals when compared with Doppler findings were: -5.2±7.9 (-21.1:10.7) mmHg for the flush method; 0.4±8.9 (-17.5:18.2) mmHg for pulse oximetry; and 6.4±16.1 (-25.8:8.6) mmHg for oscillometry. The flush method had a better agreement with Doppler findings for the diagnosis of hypotension than oximetry and oscillometry. CONCLUSIONS: The flush method and pulse oximetry seem to be useful techniques to measure systolic blood pressure in newborn infants; oscillometry had the poorest agreement with Doppler findings to detect hypotension.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a redução do volume de hiperplasia intimal após angioplastia com stents com sirolimus (Cypher®) comparados com os stents não-recobertos de estrutura metálica fina (Pixel®) em pacientes com vasos pequenos. MÉTODOS: Oitenta pacientes com doença arterial coronariana foram prospectivamente incluídos em duas séries consecutivas de tratamento, sendo a primeira empregando stents com sirolimus (50) e a segunda stents não-recobertos de estrutura metálica fina (30). RESULTADOS: Os resultados foram: menor porcentual de obstrução da prótese através do ultra-som intracoronário [5,0% (EP = 0,77) x 39,0% (EP = 4,72), p < 0,001], menor perda tardia intra-stent [0,25 mm (EP = 0,03) x 1,11 mm (EP = 0,13), p < 0,001] e no segmento do vaso [0,30 mm (EP = 0,04) x 0,83 mm (EP = 0,11), p < 0,001], e também menor reestenose intra-stent (0% x 33,3%, p < 0,001) e no segmento do vaso (4% x 36,7%, p < 0,001) com os stents com sirolimus. A sobrevivência livre de eventos foi de 96% com os stents com sirolimus x 86,7% com os stents não-recobertos (p = 0,190). CONCLUSÃO: Os pacientes com vasos de pequeno calibre após o implante de stents com sirolimus evoluem com menor hiperplasia intimal (menor porcentual de obstrução intra-stent e menor perda tardia) do que quando são utilizados stents não-recobertos de estrutura metálica fina. Isto resultou em redução significativa da reestenose angiográfica aos oito meses de evolução.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at evaluating reduction in intimal hyperplasia volume following angioplasty using sirolimus-eluting stents (Cypher™) compared with thin-strut bare-metal stents (Pixel™) in patients with small vessels. METHODS: Eighty patients with coronary artery disease were prospectively included in two consecutive series, the first using sirolimus-eluting stents (50) and the second using bare-metal stents (30). RESULTS: The use of sirolimus-eluting stents reduced: in-stent net volume obstruction [5.0% (SE = 0.77) x 39.0% (SE = 4.72), p < 0.001], in-stent late loss [0.25 mm (SE = 0.03) x 1,11 mm (SE = 0.13), p < 0,001], in-segment late loss [0.30 mm (SE = 0.04) x 0.83 mm (SE = 0.11), p < 0.001], in-stent restenosis (0% x 33.3%, p < 0.001) and in-segment restenosis (4% x 36.7%, p < 0.001). The event-free survival rate was 96% in the sirolimus-eluting stent group versus 86.7% in the bare-metal stent group (BMS) (p = 0.190). CONCLUSION: Sirolimus-eluting stents are superior to thin-strut bare-metal stents in reducing intimal hyperplasia (less in-stent obstruction and less late lumen loss) in patients with small vessels. The use of these stents significantly reduced angiographic restenosis at eight months.

Objectives: (a) to evaluate the effect on oxygenation and ventilation of rabbits with induced surfactant depletion when they are submitted to a conventional mechanical ventilation, plus a small dose of exogenous surfactant; (b) to compare this group with another group submitted to a High Frequency Oscillation (HFO) without exogenous surfactant administration. Methods: Twenty New Zealand White rabbits weighing (± 3 kg) were anaesthetized and artificially induced to a endogenous surfactant depletion by successively lung lavage with normal saline (aliquots of 25 ml/kg) until to reach a persistent PaO2 less than 100 mmHg when submitted to a mechanical ventilation in a pressure control mode with a target tidal volume of 10ml/kg, PEEP of 5cm H2O, FiO2 1.0, respiratory rate 30/min, and inspiratory time of 0.65 s. Then the rabbits were divided in (a) CMV+S group, submitted to a conventional mechanical ventilation plus exogenous surfactant replacement; (b) HFO group, submitted to a High Frequency Oscillation Ventilation. Arterial blood gases were measured at control period, post lung lavage, 15, 16 and 120 minutes after treatment started. The groups were compared using Student t test. Results: The post lung lavage PaO2 in both groups was lower than 50mmHg (p = 0.154), increasing after 15 min of treatment to 254 mmHg (CMV+S) and 288 mmHg (HFO, p = 0.626). The PaO2 at 60 and 120 minutes were higher (p = 0.001) in the HFO group (431 e 431 mmHg) when compared with the CMV+S group, which showed a progressive fall (148 e 126 mmHg). At 60 minutes of treatment, the PaCO2 was lower (p = 0.008) in the CMV+S group (29 versus 41 mmHg). Conclusions: In ARDS animal model a protect mechanical ventilation strategy as HFO by itself promotes a fast and persistent increase in the oxygenation, with superior levels than those observed in animals treated with conventional mechanical ventilation plus exogenous surfactant replacement

Objetivos: a) avaliar o efeito na oxigenação e ventilação de coelhos artificialmente depletados de surfactante quando submetidos à ventilação mecânica convencional associada à reposição parcial de surfactante exógeno; b) comparar a evolução deste grupo com outro grupo submetido à ventilação de alta freqüência por oscilação (HFO) sem reposição associada de surfactante. Métodos: Vinte coelhos brancos da raça New Zealand, peso de ± 3 kg, foram anestesiados e artificialmente induzidos à depleção de surfactante endógeno através de sucessivas lavagens pulmonares com alíquotas (25 ml/kg) de solução fisiológica, até atingir uma PaO2 menor que 100 mmHg, quando ventilados via traqueostomia no modo de pressão controlada objetivando um volume corrente de 10 ml/kg, com PEEP de 5cm H2O, FiO2 de 100%, freqüência respiratória de 30 mpm, e tempo inspiratório de 0,65 s. Posteriormente, os coelhos foram divididos em (a) grupo CMV+S, submetido à ventilação convencional associada com reposição parcial de surfactante exógeno; (b) grupo HFO submetido à ventilação de alta freqüência por oscilação. Gasometrias arteriais foram coletadas antes da lavagem pulmonar, após a lavagem pulmonar, 15, 60 e 120 minutos após iniciado o tratamento. Os grupos foram comparados utilizando-se o teste t de Student. Resultados: Em ambos grupos a PaO2 (pós lavagem pulmonar) era inferior a 50 mmHg (p = 0,154), subindo aos 15 minutos de tratamento para 254 mmHg (CMV+S) e 288 mmHg (HFO, p = 0,626). Aos 60 e 120 minutos, a PaO2 foi maior (p = 0,001) no grupo HFO (431 e 431 mmHg) quando comparado com o grupo CMV+S, que apresentou queda progressiva (148 e 126 mmHg). Aos 60 minutos a PaCO2 era significativamente menor no grupo do CMV+S (29 versus 41 mmHg). Conclusões: Em modelo animal com SARA a estratégia de ventilação protetora como a HFO, isoladamente, promove uma rápida e persistente melhora na oxigenação, inclusive, com níveis superiores aos obtidos pelos animais submetidos à ventilação mecânica convencional associada à reposição de surfactante

Objetivos: a) avaliar o efeito na oxigenação e ventilação de coelhos artificialmente depletados de surfactante quando submetidos à ventilação mecânica convencional associada à reposição parcial de surfactante exógeno; b) comparar a evolução deste grupo com outro grupo submetido à ventilação de alta freqüência por oscilação (HFO) sem reposição associada de surfactante. Métodos: Vinte coelhos brancos da raça New Zealand, peso de + 3 kg, foram anestesiados e artificialmente induzidos à depleção de surfactante endógeno através de sucessivas lavagens pulmonares com alíquotas (25 ml/kg) de solução fisiológica, até atingir uma PaO2 menor que 100 mmHg, quando ventilados via traqueostomia no modo de pressão controlada objetivando um volume corrente de 10ml/kg, com PEEP de 5cm H2O, FiO2 de 100%, freqüência respiratória de 30 mpm, e tempo inspiratório de 0,65 s. Posteriormente, os coelhos foram divididos em (a) grupo CMV+S, submetido à ventilação convencional associada com reposição parcial de surfactante exógeno; (b) grupo HFO submetido à ventilação de alta freqüência por oscilação. Gasometrias arteriais foram coletadas antes da lavagem pulmonar, após a lavagem pulmonar, 15, 60 e 120 minutos após iniciado o tratamento. Os grupos foram comparados utilizando-se o teste t de Student. Resultados: Em ambos grupos a PaO2 (pós lavagem pulmonar) era inferior a 50mmHg (p=0,154), subindo aos15 minutos de tratamento para 254 mmHg (CMV+S) e 288 mmHg (HFO, p=0,626). Aos 60 e 120 minutos, a PaO2 foi maior (p=0,001) no grupo HFO (431 e 431 mmHg) quando comparado com o grupo CMV+S, que apresentou queda progressiva (148 e 126 mmHg). Aos 60 minutos a PaCO2 era significativamente menor no grupo do CMV+S (29 versus 41 mmHg). Conclusões: Em modelo animal com SARA a estratégia de ventilação protetora como a HFO, isoladamente, promove uma rápida e persistente melhora na oxigenação, inclusive, com níveis superiores aos obtidos pelos animais submetidos à ventilação mecânica convencional associada à reposição de surfactante.

Objectives: (a) to evaluate the effect on oxygenation and ventilation of rabbits with induced surfactant depletion when they are submitted to a conventional mechanical ventilation, plus a small dose of exogenous surfactant; (b) to compare this group with another group submitted to a High Frequency Oscillation (HFO) without exogenous surfactant administration. Methods: Twenty New Zealand White rabbits weighing (+ 3 kg) were anaesthetized and artificially induced to a endogenous surfactant depletion by successively lung lavage with normal saline (aliquots of 25 ml/kg) until to reach a persistent PaO2 less than 100 mmHg when submitted to a mechanical ventilation in a pressure control mode with a target tidal volume of 10ml/kg, PEEP of 5cm H2O, FiO2 1.0, respiratory rate 30/min, and inspiratory time of 0.65 s. Then the rabbits were divided in (a) CMV+S group, submitted to a conventional mechanical ventilation plus exogenous surfactant replacement; (b) HFO group, submitted to a High Frequency Oscillation Ventilation. Arterial blood gases were measured at control period, post lung lavage, 15, 16 and 120 minutes after treatment started. The groups were compared using Student t test. Results: The post lung lavage PaO2 in both groups was lower than 50mmHg (p=0.154), increasing after 15 min of treatment to 254 mmHg (CMV+S) and 288 mmHg (HFO, p=0.626). The PaO2 at 60 and 120 minutes were higher (p=0.001) in the HFO group (431 e 431 mmHg) when compared with the CMV+S group, which showed a progressive fall (148 e 126 mmHg). At 60 minutes of treatment, the PaCO2 was lower (p=0.008) in the CMV+S group (29 versus 41 mmHg). Conclusions: In ARDS animal model a protect mechanical ventilation strategy as HFO by itself promotes a fast and persistent increase in the oxygenation, with superior levels than those observed in animals treated with conventional mechanical ventilation plus exogenous surfactant replacement.

OBJETIVO: descrever os possíveis efeitos clínicos e laboratoriais da instilação traqueal de surfactante exógeno a um lactente com bronquiolite viral aguda grave e submetido a ventilação mecânica. RELATO: menina de 2 meses de idade com diagnóstico clínico de bronquiolite viral aguda e submetida a ventilação mecânica, necessitando de altos picos de pressão inspiratória positiva (35 a 45 cmH2O) e elevada fração de oxigênio inspirado (FiO2= 0,9), sem resposta clínica favorável ou melhora na gasometria arterial. Optou-se por instilar surfactante exógeno endotraqueal (Exosurf®, Glaxo - 50 mg/kg) para permitir utilizar um regime ventilatório menos agressivo. RESULTADOS: quatro horas após a administração do surfactante, foi possível reduzir o pico inspiratório de pressão (PIP) de 35 para 30 cmH2O; a FiO2 de 0,9 para 0,6 e aumentar a pressão positiva ao final da expiração (PEEP) de 6 para 9 cmH2O. Neste período observou-se uma elevação na relação paO2/FiO2 de 120 para 266. Ao completar 24 horas, a FiO2 pôde ser reduzida até 0,4. DISCUSSÃO: neste relato pretendemos demonstrar que a inativação do surfactante pode ser um fator decisivo na evolução desfavorável de alguns casos graves de bronquiolite. A instilação traqueal de surfactante, nestes casos, além de promover uma rápida resposta clínica, permite que se adotem técnicas ventilatórias menos agressivas.

OBJECTIVE: to describe the possible clinical and laboratory effects of exogenous surfactant instillation into the tracheal tube of a child with severe acute bronchiolitis undergoing mechanical ventilation. CASE REPORT: a 2-month-old girl with clinical diagnosis of acute viral bronchiolitis underwent mechanical ventilation. She required high positive inspiratory peak pressure (35 to 45 cmH2O) and high inspiratory fraction of oxygen (FiO2 = 0.9), but showed no clinical response or improvement in the arterial blood gas analysis. An exogenous surfactant (Exosurf®, Glaxo - 50 mg/kg) was used to facilitate the use of a less aggressive ventilatory strategy. RESULTS: four hours after surfactant administration, it was possible to reduce the positive peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) from 35 to 30 cmH2O, and FiO2 from 0.9 to 0.6; and to increase the positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) from 6 to 9 cmH2O. During this period the paO2/FiO2 ratio increased from 120 to 266. At the end of 24 hours, FiO2 could be reduced to 0.4. DISCUSSION: surfactant inactivation may be a decisive factor in the unfavorable evolution of some severe cases of acute bronchiolitis. The tracheal instillation of exogenous surfactant, in these cases, allows us to adopt less aggressive ventilatory strategies, and promotes rapid clinical responses.