São Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina
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Comparative Study
Accuracy and precision of non-invasive thermometers compared with the pulmonary artery temperature: a cross-sectional study.
Temperature fluctuations are critical indicators of a patient's condition in intensive care units (ICUs). While invasive methods offer a more reliable measurement of core temperature, they carry greater risks of complications, limiting their use in most situations. This underscores the need for research evaluating the reliability of non-invasive temperature monitoring methods. ⋯ The non-invasive thermometers evaluated in this study demonstrated acceptable accuracy and precision (within the clinically relevant threshold of 0.5°C) compared to pulmonary artery temperature. Among the non-invasive methods, the tympanic membrane measurement proved to be the most reliable, followed by the oral method.
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Effects of bariatric surgery on renal function: a retrospective cohort study comparing one-year outcomes between one-anastomosis gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Evidence on the effect of one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) on renal function is limited. ⋯ Compared with RYGB, OAGB led to an equivalent improvement in renal function 1 year after the procedure, along with greater weight loss.
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The effect of weight loss (WL) on histopathological aspects of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may provide further insights into the dynamics of hepatic recovery after WL. ⋯ Pre-operative WL was significantly associated with lower frequencies of macro- and mi- crovesicular steatosis, portal inflammation, and lower glycemia, indicating an association between the recent trajectory of body weight and histological aspects of NAFLD.
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Contamination of the breathing circuit and medication preparation surface of an anesthesia machine can increase the risk of cross-infection. ⋯ The study findings underscore the inadequate disinfection of the inspiratory and expiratory branches, highlighting the importance of stringent cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces.
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Weight retention during the post-partum period is associated with excessive weight gain. ⋯ Among the hierarchical determinants, proximal factors were interrelated with maternal weight retention, indicating that excessive total weight gain, an inadequate dietary intake pattern, and the absence of exclusive maternal breastfeeding in the first month of life work as dampeners of the return to pre-gestational weight. Prepartum and post-partum care interventions can contribute to reducing excess weight in women.