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Original Article
What changed between the peak and plateau periods of the first COVID-19 pandemic wave? A multicentric Portuguese cohort study in intensive care
Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2022;34(4):433-442
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Original ArticleWhat changed between the peak and plateau periods of the first COVID-19 pandemic wave? A multicentric Portuguese cohort study in intensive care
Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2022;34(4):433-442
DOI 10.5935/0103-507X.20210037-en
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Objective:
To analyze and compare COVID-19 patient characteristics, clinical management and outcomes between the peak and plateau periods of the first pandemic wave in Portugal.
Methods:
This was a multicentric ambispective cohort study including consecutive severe COVID-19 patients between March and August 2020 from 16 Portuguese intensive care units. The peak and plateau periods, respectively, weeks 10 – 16 and 17 – 34, were defined.
Results:
Five hundred forty-one adult patients with a median age of 65 [57 – 74] years, mostly male (71.2%), were included. There were no significant differences in median age (p = 0.3), Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (40 versus 39; p = 0.8), partial arterial oxygen pressure/fraction of inspired oxygen ratio (139 versus 136; p = 0.6), antibiotic therapy (57% versus 64%; p = 0.2) at admission, or 28-day mortality (24.4% versus 22.8%; p = 0.7) between the peak and plateau periods. During the peak period, patients had fewer comorbidities (1 [0 – 3] versus 2 [0 – 5]; p = 0.002) and presented a higher use of vasopressors (47% versus 36%; p < 0.001) and invasive mechanical ventilation (58.1 versus 49.2%; p < 0.001) at admission, prone positioning (45% versus 36%; p = 0.04), and hydroxychloroquine (59% versus 10%; p < 0.001) and lopinavir/ritonavir (41% versus 10%; p < 0.001) prescriptions. However, a greater use of high-flow nasal cannulas (5% versus 16%, p < 0.001) on admission, remdesivir (0.3% versus 15%; p < 0.001) and corticosteroid (29% versus 52%, p < 0.001) therapy, and a shorter ICU length of stay (12 days versus 8, p < 0.001) were observed during the plateau.
Conclusion:
There were significant changes in patient comorbidities, intensive care unit therapies and length of stay between the peak and plateau periods of the first COVID-19 wave.
Keywords:acute respiratory distress syndromeAdrenal cortex hormonesCoronavirus infectionsCOVID-19Critical care outcomesCritical illnessIntensive carePandemicsSARS-CoV-2See more -
Case Report
Super-refractory status epilepticus and ketogenic diet in intensive care: a series report
Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2021;33(4):635-639
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Case ReportSuper-refractory status epilepticus and ketogenic diet in intensive care: a series report
Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2021;33(4):635-639
DOI 10.5935/0103-507X.20210089
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Super-refractory status epilepticus is defined as seizures that persist or reemerge in the setting of an intravenous anesthetic infusion for more than 24 hours. In recent years, attention has been driven to the potential benefits of a ketogenic diet in the management of these patients. However, the specific role of this strategy in the adult population, as well as its underlying mechanism of action and optimal time for the initiation and management of complications, remain widely debatable. We report a case series of three patients admitted to an intensive care unit due to super-refractory status epilepticus who were managed with a ketogenic diet and propose a clinical approach to its initiation, transition, and management of clinical intercurrences.
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Original Article
Assessment of patient satisfaction and preferences with an intensive care diary
Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2019;31(2):164-170
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Original ArticleAssessment of patient satisfaction and preferences with an intensive care diary
Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2019;31(2):164-170
DOI 10.5935/0103-507X.20190028
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Objectives:
To evaluate the satisfaction of patients admitted to the intensive care unit using a diary and analyze possible points for improving this instrument.
Methods:
This was an observational, retrospective study, conducted between March 2014 and July 2017, in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit of a district hospital. The diary was implemented in patients sedated for 3 or more days. Three months after discharge, their satisfaction was assessed using a questionnaire. A patient who agreed with the 5 statements assessing the diary’s help in clarifying the intensive care unit stay, in filling memory gaps, in recovery, in reassurance, and in the recommendation of this intervention was defined as satisfied.
Results:
A total of 110 patients were included, of whom 55 answered the questionnaire. Of these, 36 (65.5%) were classified as satisfied. Each item had a positive response in more than 74% of cases. A total of 60% of the participants suggested increasing the number of photographs. No significant differences were found in the subgroup analysis (age, sex, duration of sedation and ventilation, length of diary keeping, severity on admission, or delirium, depression, or anxiety in the intensive care unit).
Conclusions:
Most patients were satisfied with the diary but suggested an increase in the number of photographs.
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