Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Observational StudyPrevalence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and predictors of difficult orotracheal intubation.
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is an underdiagnosed condition that causes recurrent episodes of partial or total collapse of the upper airways during sleep. It is associated with perioperative pulmonary complications. The STOP-BANG is a screening tool for assessing patients at risk of OSAS. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of patients with OSAS during pre-anesthetic evaluation at a hospital and its correlation with predictors of ventilation and difficult airway. ⋯ The study had the participation of 221 patients, of whom 121 presented with a STOP-BANG ≥3, with a prevalence of 54.2%. All patients undergoing bariatric surgeries presented STOP-BANG ≥3. No significant statistical relationships were found between predictors of difficult orotracheal intubation and STOP-BANG ≥3. However, significant statistical relationships were found in relation to predictors of difficult ventilation through the facial mask.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Can the SYNTAX score predict mortality in patients with cardiac arrest?
Sudden cardiac death or arrest describes an unexpected cardiac cause-related death or arrest that occurs rapidly out of the hospital or in the emergency room. This study aimed to reveal the relationship between coronary angiographic findings and cardiac death secondary to acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction. ⋯ The chronic total occlusion presence and SYNTAX score may predict death after cardiac arrest secondary to ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Observational StudyThe role of the prognostic nutritional index in predicting mortality in stroke patients.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of the prognostic nutritional index in predicting in-hospital mortality among patients with acute ischemic stroke. ⋯ Prognostic nutritional index is a valuable prognostic indicator for in-hospital mortality in acute ischemic stroke patients. Low prognostic nutritional index values are associated with increased mortality risk. Incorporating prognostic nutritional index into clinical practice may aid in the early identification of high-risk patients and the optimization of treatment strategies. Further research is needed to validate these findings and explore the broader clinical applications of prognostic nutritional index.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
The relationship between body image and sexual satisfaction in women who have undergone hysterectomy.
This study aims to examine the relationship between body image and the level of sexual satisfaction in women who have undergone a hysterectomy. ⋯ Our study found that women's self-image is negatively affected, and their level of sexual satisfaction decreases following a hysterectomy.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
The effect of serum biochemical parameters on clinical prognosis in children presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis.
The aim of this study was to determine whether diabetes mellitus has a high risk of diabetic ketoacidosis-related complications. Biochemical parameters affect the resolution time of diabetic ketoacidosis. ⋯ Serum glucose, pH, and bicarbonate levels are the most important determinants of clinical prognosis in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. These findings can serve as a guide for clinicians in the follow-up and treatment of such patients.