Resumo Analisou-se a viabilidade técnica e ambiental da Erythrina poeppigiana para produzir compensados com os adesivos: fenol-formaldeído (FF); uréia-formaldeído (UF) e poliuretano à base de mamona (PU). Avaliou-se as propriedades física e mecânica: densidade aparente, teor de umidade, absorção de água, inchamento em espessura, resistência ao cisalhamento e flexão estática. Os testes apontaram a viabilidade da eritrina para produção de compensados não estruturais. A avaliação ambiental, através dos indicadores, quantificação da energia embutida e emissão de CO 2 e, demonstrou que os pain compensado produzido com adesivo PU teve melhor desempenho que os painéis com FF e UF. O tratamento T1 (FF) apresentou maior energia embutida, o T2 (UF) a maior emissão de CO 2 e. A viabilidade técnica e ambiental da eritrina para produzir compensados pode promover o desenvolvimento socioeconômico regional, ambientalmente sustentável, com vantagens em relação aos compensados estrangeiros, bem como ao desempenho ambiental. Analisouse Analisou se adesivos fenolformaldeído fenol formaldeído uréiaformaldeído uréia UF (UF PU. . (PU) Avaliouse Avaliou mecânica aparente umidade água espessura estática estruturais indicadores T (FF regional sustentável estrangeiros (PU

Abstract The study analyzed the technical and environmental feasibility of using Erythrina poeppigiana to produce plywood with different adhesives: phenol-formaldehyde (PF), urea-formaldehyde (UF), and castor oil-based polyurethane (PUA). The physical and mechanical properties of the plywood were evaluated, including apparent density, moisture content, water absorption, thickness swelling, shear resistance, and static bending. Tests proved erythrina’s suitability for non-structural plywood production. The environmental impact of the production process was also evaluated, using embedded energy and CO2e emissions as indicators. The results showed that plywood produced with PU adhesive had better environmental performance compared to panels with FF and UF adhesives. T1 treatment (PF) had the highest embodied energy, while T2 (UF) had the highest CO2e emission. Overall, the study suggests that using erythrina to produce plywood can be a viable option for promoting regional socioeconomic development while also being environmentally sustainable and presents an advantage over foreign plywood in terms of environmental performance. adhesives phenolformaldehyde phenol formaldehyde PF, PF , ureaformaldehyde urea UF, oilbased oil based PUA. PUA . (PUA) evaluated density content absorption swelling resistance bending erythrinas s nonstructural non structural COe CO e indicators T (PF (UF emission Overall (PUA

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the association between driving pressure and tidal volume based on predicted body weight and mortality in a cohort of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by COVID-19. Methods: This was a prospective, observational study that included patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19 admitted to two intensive care units. We performed multivariable analyses to determine whether driving pressure and tidal volume/kg predicted body weight on the first day of mechanical ventilation, as independent variables, are associated with hospital mortality. Results: We included 231 patients. The mean age was 64 (53 - 74) years, and the mean Simplified Acute and Physiology Score 3 score was 45 (39 - 54). The hospital mortality rate was 51.9%. Driving pressure was independently associated with hospital mortality (odds ratio 1.21, 95%CI 1.04 - 1.41 for each cm H2O increase in driving pressure, p = 0.01). Based on a double stratification analysis, we found that for the same level of tidal volume/kg predicted body weight, the risk of hospital death increased with increasing driving pressure. However, changes in tidal volume/kg predicted body weight were not associated with mortality when they did not lead to an increase in driving pressure. Conclusion: In patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by COVID-19, exposure to higher driving pressure, as opposed to higher tidal volume/kg predicted body weight, is associated with greater mortality. These results suggest that driving pressure might be a primary target for lung-protective mechanical ventilation in these patients. Objective COVID19. COVID19 COVID 19. 19 Methods prospective COVID-1 units volumekg kg variables Results 23 6 53 (5 74 years 4 39 (3 54. 54 . 54) 519 51 9 51.9% odds 121 1 21 1.21 95CI CI 95 104 04 1.0 141 41 1.4 HO H O 0.01. 001 0.01 0 01 0.01) analysis However Conclusion COVID19, 19, lungprotective lung protective COVID1 COVID- 2 5 ( 7 51.9 12 1.2 10 1. 14 00 0.0 51. 0.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre driving pressure e volume corrente ajustado pelo peso predito com a mortalidade em uma coorte de pacientes com síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo por COVID-19. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo e observacional que incluiu pacientes com síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo por COVID-19 admitidos em duas unidades de terapia intensiva. Foi realizada análise multivariada para determinar se a driving pressure e o volume corrente/kg de peso predito, aferidos no primeiro dia de ventilação mecânica, associavam-se de forma independente com a mortalidade hospitalar. Resultados: Foram incluídos 231 pacientes. A mediana de idade foi de 64 (53 - 74) anos, e a mediana do Simplified Acute and Physiology Score 3 foi de 45 (39 - 54). A mortalidade hospitalar foi de 51,9%. A driving pressure se associou de forma independente com a mortalidade hospitalar (razão de chance de 1,21; IC95% de 1,04 - 1,41 para cada cm H2O de aumento da driving pressure, p = 0,01). Com base na análise de dupla estratificação, encontrou-se que, para o mesmo nível de volume corrente/kg de peso predito, o risco de mortalidade hospitalar aumentava com o incremento da driving pressure. No entanto, mudanças no volume corrente/kg de peso predito não se associaram com a mortalidade quando não resultavam em aumento da driving pressure. Conclusão: Em pacientes com síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo por COVID-19, exposição a maior driving pressure, ao contrário da exposição a maior volume corrente/kg de peso predito, associou-se com maior mortalidade hospitalar. Os resultados sugerem que a driving pressure poderia ser o alvo primário para a condução da ventilação mecânica protetora nesses pacientes. Objetivo COVID19. COVID19 COVID 19. 19 Métodos COVID-1 intensiva correntekg kg associavamse associavam Resultados 23 6 53 (5 74 anos 4 39 (3 54. 54 . 54) 519 51 9 51,9% razão 1,21 121 1 21 IC95 IC 104 04 1,0 141 41 1,4 HO H O 0,01. 001 0,01 0 01 0,01) estratificação encontrouse encontrou entanto Conclusão COVID19, 19, associouse COVID1 COVID- 2 5 ( 7 51,9 1,2 12 IC9 10 1, 14 00 0,0 51, 0,

ABSTRACT Objective: Patients with acute respiratory failure often require mechanical ventilation to reduce the work of breathing and improve gas exchange; however, this may exacerbate lung injury. Protective ventilation strategies, characterized by low tidal volumes (≤ 8mL/kg of predicted body weight) and limited plateau pressure below 30cmH2O, have shown improved outcomes in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. However, in the transition to spontaneous ventilation, it can be challenging to maintain tidal volume within protective levels, and it is unclear whether low tidal volumes during spontaneous ventilation impact patient outcomes. We developed a study protocol to estimate the prevalence of low tidal volume ventilation in the first 24 hours of spontaneous ventilation in patients with hypoxemic acute respiratory failure and its association with ventilator-free days and survival. Methods: We designed a multicenter, multinational, cohort study with a 28-day follow-up that will include patients with acute respiratory failure, defined as a partial oxygen pressure/fraction of inspired oxygen ratio < 300mmHg, in transition to spontaneous ventilation in intensive care units in Latin America. Results: We plan to include 422 patients in ten countries. The primary outcomes are the prevalence of low tidal volume in the first 24 hours of spontaneous ventilation and ventilator-free days on day 28. The secondary outcomes are intensive care unit and hospital mortality, incidence of asynchrony and return to controlled ventilation and sedation. Conclusion: In this study, we will assess the prevalence of low tidal volume during spontaneous ventilation and its association with clinical outcomes, which can inform clinical practice and future clinical trials. Objective exchange however injury strategies ≤ ( 8mLkg mLkg 8mL kg mL weight 30cmH2O cmHO cmH O syndrome However levels 2 ventilatorfree ventilator free survival Methods multicenter multinational 28day 28 followup follow up pressurefraction fraction 300mmHg mmHg America Results 42 countries mortality sedation Conclusion trials 4

RESUMO Objetivo: Pacientes com insuficiência respiratória aguda frequentemente necessitam de ventilação mecânica para reduzir o trabalho respiratório e melhorar a troca gasosa; no entanto, a ventilação mecânica pode exacerbar a lesão pulmonar. As estratégias de ventilação protetora, caracterizadas por baixo volume corrente (≤ 8mL/kg de peso corporal previsto) e pressão de platô limitada abaixo de 30cmH2O, mostraram melhores desfechos em pacientes com síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo. No entanto, na transição para a ventilação espontânea, manter o volume corrente dentro dos níveis de proteção pode ser desafiador, e não está claro se o volume corrente baixo durante a ventilação espontânea afeta os desfechos dos pacientes. Desenvolvemos um protocolo de estudo para estimar a prevalência de ventilação com volume corrente baixo nas primeiras 24 horas de ventilação espontânea em pacientes com insuficiência respiratória aguda hipoxêmica e sua associação com dias livres da ventilação mecânica e sobrevida. Métodos: Desenhamos um estudo de coorte multicêntrico, multinacional, com seguimento de 28 dias, que incluirá pacientes com insuficiência respiratória aguda, definida como pressão parcial de oxigênio/fração inspirada de oxigênio < 300mmHg, em transição para ventilação espontânea em unidades de terapia intensiva na América Latina. Resultados: Pretendemos incluir 422 pacientes em 10 países. Os desfechos primários são a prevalência de baixo volume corrente nas primeiras 24 horas de ventilação espontânea e dias livres da ventilação mecânica no dia 28. Os desfechos secundários são mortalidade hospitalar e na unidade de terapia intensiva, incidência de assincronia e retorno à ventilação controlada e sedação. Conclusão: Neste estudo, avaliaremos a prevalência de volume corrente baixo durante a ventilação espontânea e sua associação com os desfechos clínicos, o que pode informar a prática clínica e futuros ensaios clínicos. Objetivo gasosa entanto pulmonar protetora ≤ ( 8mLkg mLkg 8mL kg mL previsto 30cmH2O cmHO cmH O agudo desafiador 2 sobrevida Métodos multicêntrico multinacional oxigêniofração fração 300mmHg mmHg Latina Resultados 42 1 países sedação Conclusão clínicos 4

ABSTRACT Tuberculosis (TB) is a global public health concern and a leading cause of death. Its persistence occurs mainly because barriers in the care cascade are not being fully addressed. Healthcare professionals and scientists have been addressing treatment challenges such as abandonment and irregular drug intake via strategies such as directly observing treatment and singular therapeutic projects to improve adherence. However, while protocols and guidelines advocate these strategies, their implementation requires a broader approach from healthcare teams. This article examines the importance of such strategies in clinical TB management and analyzes an unfavorable outcome in an immunocompetent patient treated for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) from 2017 to 2022. After recurrence and treatment, the patient continued to have persistent acid-fast bacilli in the sputum, positive cultures for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and progressive lung lesions, despite receiving the recommended treatment. Although categorized as having an intermediate risk of treatment abandonment, the patient faced challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnancy, and being diagnosed with COVID-19. After therapeutic failure and the loss of beneficial prospects, palliative care was initiated. This case illustrates the complexities of managing TB in patients with recurrent disease despite apparent adherence to treatment. After reassessing the risk of abandonment score, the patient was categorized as high-risk. This underscores the importance of singular therapeutic projects, such as psychological support for high-risk or intermediate patients, to prevent negative outcomes. This case reinforces the critical need for comprehensive patient-centered approaches to successfully treat and manage TB. (TB death addressed However teams PTB (PTB 201 2022 acidfast acid fast sputum lesions COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 pandemic pregnancy COVID19. 19. prospects initiated score highrisk. highrisk high risk. outcomes patientcentered centered 20 202 COVID1 1 COVID- 2

Abstract The characteristics of the patient and the location of the target lesion can make an interventional procedure more complex. An adequate training based on the knowledge of instruments, handling of alternative techniques and supplementary tools make these procedures effective and safe. We will emphasize advanced planning, safe approaches, the role of integration, and interdisciplinary discussion. The items described here and the accompanying bibliography can be taken as a guide to starting a career in interventional radiology.

Resumen Las características del paciente y la localización de la lesión diana pueden hacer más complejo un procedimiento intervencionista. Una adecuada formación basada en el conocimiento de los instrumentos, manejo de técnicas alternativas y complementos hacen que estos procedimientos sean efectivos y seguros. Destacaremos la planificación anticipada, los enfoques seguros, el papel de la integración y la discusión interdisciplinaria. Los elementos descritos aquí y la bibliografía adjunta pueden tomarse como una guía para comenzar una carrera en radiología intervencionista.

Resumen Los nódulos y masas pulmonares tradicionalmente son biopsiados mediante tomografía computada (TC). La ecografía está subestimada como guía para biopsias pulmonares. Las imágenes pulmonares factibles de biopsia con ecografía son aquellas en contacto pleural. Las contraindicaciones específicas incluyen ventilación mecánica asistida, neumonectomía contralateral, paciente no colaborador, tos incontrolable. En el monitoreo posbiopsia deberán controlarse los signos vitales, el dolor y la presencia de complicaciones. Por la localización de las lesiones abordables por este método, el neumotórax y el sangrado parenquimatoso como complicación son menos frecuentes que en las biopsias dirigidas por TC. En este artículo describimos los conceptos básicos para la correcta selección de paciente, planificación y ejecución segura de una biopsia de nódulo pulmonar bajo ecografía.

Abstract Pulmonary nodules and masses are traditionally biopsied under computed tomography (CT) guidance. Ultrasound remains underrated as lung nodule biopsy guide. Ultrasound can be employed to target pleural based lung nodules. Specific contraindications include: mechanical ventilation, contralateral pneumonectomy, non-cooperative patient and uncontrollable coughing. Post procedural care should cover vital signs check, pain assessment and complication evaluation. Due to lesion localization, complications such as pneumothorax and parenchymal bleeding are less frequent than in CT guided biopsies. In this article we provide basic concepts for patient selection, plan and safe execution of ultrasound guided pulmonary nodule biopsy.

Resumen Los patrones de puntos espaciales son una aproximación para el análisis de la estructura funcional del bosque. En este sentido, se evaluó y comparó la distribución espacial de árboles en bosques periurbanos de Mérida, Venezuela. Se planteó la hipótesis nula de la Aleatoriedad Espacial Completa (CSR), aplicando métodos exploratorios y confirmatorios espaciales sin marcas (e involucrando las marcas para las variables dasométricas) y pruebas de patrones puntuales multivariantes (α = 0.05) a parcelas de bosque primario y secundario (cinco en c/u). Ambos bosques exhibieron una densidad media similar (310 y 339 ind.ha-1). Además, se identificó un proceso CSR para los árboles sin considerar marcas en las variables de altura total y DAP, y en las marcas remanentes de volumen y especie este fue catalogado como no aleatorio, pues no se presentaron diferencias entre los procesos espaciales multivariantes. Se recomienda, por lo tanto, ampliar el área de trabajo y aplicarlo en bosques mejor diferenciados.

Abstract Spatial point patterns are a novel approach for the analysis of forest functional structure. The spatial distribution of trees in peri-urban forests of Mérida (Venezuela) was evaluated and compared. The null hypothesis of Complete Spatial Randomness (CSR) was proposed, applying spatial exploratory and confirmatory methods without marks, and involving marks for dasometric variables, and multivariate point pattern tests (α= 0.05) to five plots of primary forest and five plots of secondary forest. Both forest types exhibited similar mean density (310 and 339 ind.ha-1). Besides, a CSR process was identified for the trees without considering marks of the height and DBH, and in the remaining volume and species marks, the process was identified as non-random. Likewise, there are no differences between the multivariate spatial processes. It is recommended to extend the work area and to apply it in better differentiated forests.

Resumen Las biopsias percutáneas a nivel de la pelvis plantean un desafío dada la compleja anatomía regional. El conocimiento de las estructuras afectadas y el tipo de lesión a intervenir son algunos de los aspectos que van a influenciar la técnica que se utilice. Se han propuesto distintas vías de abordaje, pero aún carecen de sistematización. El objetivo de este artículo es destacar accesos seguros ejemplificando con casos ilustrativos de nuestra institución. Además, agregamos comentarios basados en nuestra experiencia.

Abstract Pelvic percutaneous biopsies are challenging due to complex regional anatomy. Knowledge of affected structures and lesion type are some of the aspects that will condition the technique applied. Different approaches to pelvic percutaneous biopsies have been proposed, but still lack systematization. The aim of this article is to highlight safe approaches supported with illustrative cases. Furthermore, we provide opinion based on our experience.

RESUMO A poliangeíte microscópica é uma doença autoimune rara de etiologia desconhecida, caracterizada por inflamação e necrose dos vasos sanguíneos. Faz parte das vasculites associadas a anticorpos citoplasmáticos antineutrófilos - um grupo heterogêneo de doenças caracterizadas por vasculite. É uma doença sistêmica que afeta vários órgãos. Os pacientes podem apresentar uma grande variedade de sintomas. As manifestações oculares podem apresentar-se como seus sintomas clínicos iniciais, necessitando de abordagem multidisciplinar para redução da morbimortalidade. O diagnóstico precoce ajuda na formulação do tratamento adequado e na prevenção de complicações futuras. O tratamento agressivo, incluindo cirurgia, muitas vezes é necessário para limitar o dano estrutural e preservar a função visual. Apresentamos o caso de uma mulher de 82 anos que inicialmente apresentou ceratite ulcerativa periférica que levou ao diagnóstico de poliangite microscópica.

ABSTRACT Microscopic polyangiitis is a rare autoimmune disease of unknown etiology, characterized by inflammation and necrosis of blood vessels. It forms a part of the antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitides-a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by vasculitis. It is a systemic disease affecting multiple organs. The patients may present with a wide variety of symptoms. Ocular manifestations may present as its initial clinical symptoms, necessitating a multidisciplinary approach for reducing the morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis aids in the formulation of appropriate treatment and prevention of further complications. Aggressive treatment, including surgery, is often necessary to limit structural damage and preserve visual function. We present the case of an 82-year-old woman who initially presented with peripheral ulcerative keratitis that led to the diagnosis of microscopic polyangiitis.

Abstract Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) has been shown to be a neurological manifestation of COVID-19. The current study presents two cases of PFP after COVID-19, along with a rapid review of known cases in the literature. Both case reports were conducted following CARE guidelines. We also performed a systematic review of PFP cases temporally related to COVID-19 using PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases on August 30, 2021, using a rapid review methodology. The two patients experienced PFP 102 and 110 days after COVID-19 symptom onset. SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected in nasal samples through reverse-transcription real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) testing. Anosmia was the only other neurological manifestation. PFP was treated with steroids in both cases, with complete subsequent recovery. In the rapid review, we identified 764 articles and included 43 studies. From those, 128 patients with PFP were analyzed, of whom 42.1% (54/128) were male, 39.06% (50/128) female, and in 23 cases the gender was not reported. The age range was 18 to 59 (54.68%). The median time between COVID-19 and PFP was three days (ranging from the first symptom of COVID-19 to 40 days after the acute phase of infection). Late PFP associated with COVID-19 presents mild symptoms and improves with time, with no identified predictors. Late PFP should be added to the spectrum of neurological manifestations associated with the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection as a post COVID-19 condition.

RESUMEN En la producción de hortalizas en la Región Caribe no existe una organización de cadena productiva lo cual se manifiesta en la distribución inequitativa del valor agregado y la baja competitividad. Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo determinar los aspectos que impiden la integración de la cadena de valor de las hortalizas en la Región Caribe de Colombia. La usencia de la integración de los componentes vuelve ineficiente a la producción y por esta razón se justifica la realización de un estudio que determine los factores que frenan la integración de la cadena. La información se obtuvo de 63 encuestas aplicadas a una muestra seleccionada mediante la técnica de muestreo aleatorio simple. Se construyó una base de datos y se aplicaron técnicas estadísticas como: descriptivas, análisis de correlación, tablas de contingencia y el diseño de un modelo econométrico tipo Logit que permitió medir la probabilidad de integración de la cadena y la contribución de cada una de las variables en la explicación de la situación. Los resultados muestran que los eslabones no están integrados, no comparten información principalmente entre agricultores y consumidores. Se concluye que los actores actúan de forma independiente tratando de sacar el mejor provecho individual sin que se persiga aumentos del valor dentro de la cadena y con distribución inequitativa de los beneficios de la producción.

ABSTRACT In the production of vegetables in the Caribbean Region there is no production chain organization, which is manifested in the unequal distribution of added value and low competitiveness. The objective of this work was to determine the aspects that impede the integration of the vegetable value chain in the Caribbean Region of Colombia. The absence of the integration of the components makes production inefficient and for this reason a study is justified to determine the factors that slow down the integration of the chain. The information was obtained from 63 surveys applied to a sample selected using the simple random sampling technique. A database was built and statistical techniques were applied such as: descriptive, correlation analysis, contingency tables and the design of a Logit-type econometric model that made it possible to measure the probability of integration of the chain and the contribution of each of the variables. in explaining the situation. The results show that the links are not integrated, they do not share information mainly between farmers and consumers. It is concluded that the actors act independently trying to get the best individual benefit without pursuing increases in value within the chain and with unequal distribution of the benefits of production.

ABSTRACT The chemical characteristics of a silage of banana (Musa paradisiaca) and baby banana (Musa acuminata AA) rachis treated with whey and urea were evaluated. In total, 24 microsilos of 1 kg capacity were prepared and the pH, dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), crude fibre (CF), ashes, ether extract (EE), nitrogen-free extracts (NFE) and gross energy (GE) were determined at 0, 1, 4, 8, 15 and 30 days of conservation (four microsilos for each day). The silage material presented an adequate pH and produced significant increases in the content of DM, CP, ash, EE, NFE and GE and a reduction in the content of CF, with respect to the rachis in its natural state. There was an absence of Escherichia coli, Clostridium spp and Salmonella spp. Mild and strong acid odor, light and dark brown color and solid and semi-solid consistency were evident. The use of drying material, molasses, urea and whey allowed to improve the nutritional composition of plantain and banana rachis, generating a feed of appreciated nutritional quality for use as animal feed.

RESUMEN Se evaluaron las características químicas de un ensilado de raquis de plátano (Musa paradisiaca) y banano orito (Musa acuminata AA) tratado con suero de leche. Se prepararon 24 microsilos de 1 kg de capacidad y se determinó el pH, materia seca (MS), proteína bruta (PB), fibra bruta (FB), cenizas, extracto etéreo (EE), extractos libres de nitrógeno (ELN) y energía bruta (EB) a los 0, 1, 4, 8, 15 y 30 días de conservación (cuatro microsilos por cada día). El material ensilado presentó un adecuado pH y produjo incrementos significativos en el contenido de MS, PB, cenizas, EE, ELN, EB y una reducción en el contenido de FB, respecto al raquis en estado natural. Hubo ausencia de Escherichia coli, Clostridium spp y Salmonella spp. Se evidenció olor ácido suave y fuerte, color marrón claro y oscuro y consistencia sólida y semisólida. El uso de material secante, melaza, urea y suero de leche permitió mejorar la composición nutricional del raquis de plátano y banano, generando un alimento de apreciada calidad nutritiva para su empleo en la alimentación animal.