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Protocolo eras/acerto en pacientes sometidos a cirugía electiva gastrointestinal en el Complejo Hospitalario “Dr. José Ignacio Baldó

Rev. venez. cir; 67 (4), 2014
Objetivo:Evaluar la influencia de la aplicación del ProtocoloERAS/ACERTO en pacientes sometidos a cirugía electiva del tractogastrointestinal (TGI) en comparación con el manejo clásico perio-peratorio sobre la respuesta postoperatoria. Métodos:Se realizóuna investigación de tipo desc...

Implementation of a colorectal laparoscopic surgical program: short-term outcomes and conversion rates

PURPOSE: although laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of colorectal diseases represents a major advance, it is currently performed in less than a third of patients undergoing colectomies. The aim of this study is to analyze the initial results of laparoscopic-assisted colorectal surgeries (LACS) perfo...

Length of stay and outcome of hospitalized chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, differences between General Medical Ward and Intensive Care Unit: a cohort study

West Indian med. j; 62 (8), 2013
BACKGROUND: Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (ECOPD) are a major problem worldwide and usually a leading cause for hospitalizations and in some cases, indication for invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV). OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the length of stay in hospit...

Risk factors for prolonged length of stay after colorectal surgery

OBJECTIVE: Colorectal surgeons often struggle to explain to administrators/payers reasons for prolonged length of stay (LOS). This study aim was to identify factors associated with increased LOS after colorectal surgery. DESIGN: The study population included patients from the 2007 American-College-of-Sur...

Severe sepsis in the emergency department: an observational cohort study from the university hospital of the West Indies

West Indian med. j; 62 (3), 2013
OBJECTIVE: To describe the incidence, treatment and outcomes of patients with severe sepsis and septic shock in a setting where early goal directed therapy (EGDT) is not routinely performed. METHOD: An observational study of all adult patients admitted from the emergency department (ED) of the University...

Internações hospitalares de vítimas de acidentes por animais peçonhentos

Rev Rene (Online); 14 (2), 2013
Estudo descritivo, a partir de dados de um centro de informação e assistência toxicológica, do período de 2007 a 2011. Objetivou-se caracterizar internações de vítimas de acidentes por animais peçonhentos, com vistas a fornecer subsídios à elaboração de medidas preventivas e assistenciais. O...

Perineal rectosigmoidectomy on treatment of rectal procidentia: analysis of 48 cases

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate results obtained in 48 cases of perineal rectosigmoidectomy in patients with rectal procidentia. METHODS: 48 medical records of patients undergoing PRS were analyzed, retrospectively. RESULTS: Before surgery, 44 patients (77.1%) reported complaints of anal mass and rectal bleeding ...

Fatores de risco para desenvolvimento de úlceras de pressão em UTI

Funcionalidade após a cirurgia de quadril: correlação entre equilíbrio, idade, independência e depressão em idosos

Acta fisiátrica; 19 (1), 2012
Objetivo: Verificar correlações entre a idade e o equilíbrio, a independência, tempo de internação, e a depressão em idosos que sofreram fratura do quadril após quedas. Método: A amostra consecutiva incluiu idosos que sofreram fratura de quadril há até 24 meses. Foram avaliados 14 idosos (12 m...

Auditoria de contas em um hospital de ensino especializado em cardiologia e pneumologia: um estudo de caso

As instituições hospitalares que prestam serviços às operadoras de planos de saúde investem na auditoria de contas visando à adequada remuneração do atendimento prestado. No momento da pré-análise das contas a equipe de auditoria realiza correções para fundamentar a cobrança dos procedimento...