The diploma work surveys the social impacts of ill people in dependence on dialysis treatment. The whole dialysis team?s interest is the effort to take care of the ill people in a way for them to feel at their best and for the chronic illness to have the least impacts on their common life. The aim of the treatment is not only their stabilized health condition, mental satisfaction and sanity but also the help with solving the social impacts that are brought with by the chronic kidney disease. Work of medical social worker in the dialysis team contributes not only to better understanding the dialysed people?s needs but it also influences mutually cooperation between clients and medical staff and thereby contributes to efficiency of the treatment.

<p>Introduction</p> <p>The most common complication following invasive cardiac procedures is the development of vascular access site (VAS) bruising. The extent and impact of VAS bruising is poorly understood and minimally reported in the literature. Research into this common post-procedure complication is hindered by the lack of a reliable bruise measurement tool, and the concept that VAS bruising is a minor complication. This mixed methods study examined the inter-rater reliability of two methods to measure VAS bruise size. The embedded qualitative descriptive study explored patient perceptions of VAS bruising.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Participants having femoral or radial artery puncture for invasive cardiac procedures were included in this study. Participants reporting VAS bruising completed self measurement of bruise size using two methods, linear measurement and planimetry. The principal investigator and research assistant completed bruise measurements at the same time, and were blinded to participant and each others’ measurements. Following bruise measurement, the principal investigator conducted semi-structured interviews on a convenience sample of participants; including both sexes, a range of ages, and bruise sizes.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Measurements were completed on 40 participants with VAS bruises. Analysis of inter-rater reliability was done using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), two-way random effects model. The inter-rater reliability for both linear measurement and planimetry between all three measurers was high (.929; .914 respectively). Analysis of participant narratives uncovered three major themes concerns, impact and mediating factors, with several sub-themes.</p> <p>The findings of this study support the reliability of patient VAS bruise measurement using linear measurement and planimetry. The goals and available resources for VAS research may determine the choice of measurement approach. Qualitative descriptive results indicate that patients have concerns related to VAS bruising and that this bruising may impact activities of daily living. Future research examining VAS complications should include evaluation of VAS bruising as significant patient outcome.</p> / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Introdução: O Cateter Central de Inserção Periférica (CCIP) é um dispositivo vascular central inserido através de veias periféricas que permite a infusão de soluções hiperosmolares e medicações por tempo prolongado. Complicações mecânicas e infecciosas podem ocorrer com seu uso, resultando em remoção não eletiva do cateter. Um escore de risco para remoção não eletiva do CCIP que considere conjuntamente o valor prognóstico ponderado de diversos fatores de risco representa uma ferramenta valiosa para o planejamento do cuidado de enfermagem com enfoque na prevenção ou atenuação dos fatores identificados, e consequente melhoria da qualidade da assistência. Objetivo: Elaborar um escore de risco para remoção não eletiva do cateter central de inserção periférica em neonatos. Método: Estudo de coorte com coleta prospectiva de dados realizado no período de 31 de agosto de 2010 a 30 de agosto de 2012 com 436 recém-nascidos internados em uma unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal de um hospital terciário em São Paulo submetidos à instalação de 524 CCIPs. As variáveis relacionadas às características clínicas do neonato, à técnica de inserção do cateter e à terapia intravenosa que indicou a instalação do CCIP foram analisadas quanto ao seu potencial preditivo para remoção não eletiva do CCIP através de análise bivariada, e posterior regressão logística. O escore de risco ponderado foi construído baseado na razão de chances das variáveis preditoras e sua acurácia foi avaliada através da área sob a curva ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristic). Resultados: O escore de risco foi composto pelos seguintes fatores de risco: diagnóstico de transtorno transitório do metabolismo (hipoglicemia, hiperglicemia, distúrbios do cálcio, magnésio, sódio e potássio), inserção prévia do CCIP, uso do CCIP 2.0 French de poliuretano com dupla via, infusão de múltiplas soluções endovenosas através do CCIP 1.9 French de silicone com única via, e posição não central da ponta do CCIP. Sua acurácia foi de 0,76 [IC 95%: 0,73-0,78]. Sua aplicação permitiu classificar os recém-nascidos em três categorias de risco: baixo (0 a 3 pontos), moderado (4 a 8 pontos) e alto ( 9 pontos) risco para remoção não eletiva. Conclusão: Recomenda-se a adoção de estratégias preventivas da remoção não eletiva do CCIP baseadas em evidência de acordo com a classificação e fatores de risco do recém-nascido. Além disso, sugere-se evitar a inserção de múltiplos cateteres, a posição não central da ponta do CCIP, e a instalação de cateteres de silicone de única via para a administração de cinco ou mais classes de soluções endovenosas. / Background: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is a central vascular access device inserted via cannulation of a peripheral vein that allows the infusion of hyperosmolar solutions and medications over a prolonged dwell time. Mechanical and infectious complications can result from its use leading to nonelective removal of the device. A risk score for nonelective removal of PICC-lines that considers jointly a weighted prognostic value of several risk factors can represent a valuable tool for planning the nursing care focused on preventing or modifying identified risk factors, and thereby improving the quality of care. Aim: To develop a risk score for nonelective removal of PICCs in infants. Methods: A cohort study with prospective data collection between August 31, 2010 and August 30, 2012 in 436 infants admitted to a tertiary-level neonatal intensive care unit in São Paulo and submitted to 524PICC insertions. Variables related to the clinical characteristics of the neonate, the technique of catheter insertion, and intravenous therapy that indicated PICC were analysed for their nonelective predictive potential through bivariate analysis, followed by a logistic regression. Predictors were weighted points proportional to their odds ratio in order to develop the risk score. The accuracy of the risk score model was examined by calculating the area under the receiver operating curve (AUC). Results: The risk score was composed of the following risk factors: diagnose of transitory metabolic disorders (hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia, disorders of calcium, magnesium, sodium or potassium), previous PICC line insertion, insertion of 2.0 French dual-lumen polyurethane PICC, noncentral tip position, and multiple intravenous solutions in a 1.9 French single-lumen silicone PICC. The accuracy of the risk score was of AUC=0.76 [IC 95%: 0.73-0.78]. Its application allowed classify newborns into three nonelective removal risk categories: a low-risk group (0-3 points), a moderate-risk group (4-8 points), and a high-risk group ( 9 points). Conclusion: It is recommended the adoption of evidence-based preventive measures according to the classification and risk factors of the newborn in order to avoid nonelective removal of PICC. The avoidance of repeated PICC insertions, noncentral tip position, and placement of single-lumen silicone PICCs for administration of five or more intravenous solutions is suggested.

Os shunts vasculares temporários (SVT) são utilizados como uma técnica eficaz para reestabelecer rapidamente o fluxo sanguíneo em casos de lesão vascular com isquemia do membro ou órgão acometido, no qual a revascularização deverá ser postergada. Habitualmente, o SVT é inserido dentro dos cotos proximal e distal do vaso lesado através de uma abertura na pele, visando restaurar a perfusão e interromper a isquemia. O objetivo deste estudo é comparar a pressão arterial média (PAM em mmHg) e o fluxo sanguíneo (em ml/min) em dois modelos de SVT, um habitual e outro implantado por punção, bem como o tempo para a inserção destes dispositivos e suas patências primária e secundária. Realizamos experimentos em 30 suínos, somando 60 intervenções de revascularização arterial temporária dos membros posteriores: trinta SVT habituais e trinta por punção. Analisamos a PAM durante os procedimentos nos membros posteriores e o fluxo através dos dois tipos de SVT. A análise de fluxo mostrou uma diferença significativa entre os SVT testados (p=0,001), sendo menor no grupo SVT por punção. No entanto, o tempo decorrido (min) para inserção do SVT habitual foi maior do que o tempo para inserção do SVT por punção (15,32 ± 3,08 vs. 10,37 ± 1,7, p=0,001). Além disso, observamos uma recuperação da PAM nos membros submetidos aos dois tipos de SVT próxima à PAM sistêmica em 100% dos experimentos. Os resultados revelaram patência primária, secundária, e taxa de complicações similares entre os dois tipos de SVT. Concluímos que o fluxo foi menor no SVT por punção, mas a recuperação da PAM foi semelhante e com menor tempo de inserção do SVT por punção / Temporary vascular shunts (TVS) are used as an effective technique to rapidly restore blood flow in cases of vascular injury with ischemia of the affected limb or organ, in which revascularization shall be postponed. Usually, TVS is positioned within the proximal and distal stumps of the injured vessel, through an opening of the skin, in order to restore perfusion and stop the ischemia. We sought to compare mean blood pressure (MBP in mmHg) and blood flow (ml/min) between two types of TVS, a standard one and a puncture one, as well as the time spent to insert these devices. We performed an experimental study on 30 pigs, including 60 vascular interventions in posterior limbs: thirty standard TVS and thirty puncture TVS. MBP was analyzed during the interventions in both posterior limbs and the flow through both types of TVS. Flow analysis revealed a significant difference between the two types of TVS (p=0,001), being lower in the puncture TVS. However, the time spent during standard TVS insertion was greater than that of the puncture shunt (15,32 ± 3,08 min vs.10,37 ± 1,7 min, p=0,001). In addition, we observed a limb MBP recovery close to systemic MBP in 100% of the experiments. The results show similar primary and secondary patency and complication rate in both TVS types. Therefore, we conclude that the flow was lower in the puncture TVS, but the MBP recovery was similar and it took less time to be inserted

Introdução: O Cateter Central de Inserção Periférica (CCIP) é um dispositivo vascular central inserido através de veias periféricas que permite a infusão de soluções hiperosmolares e medicações por tempo prolongado. Complicações mecânicas e infecciosas podem ocorrer com seu uso, resultando em remoção não eletiva do cateter. Um escore de risco para remoção não eletiva do CCIP que considere conjuntamente o valor prognóstico ponderado de diversos fatores de risco representa uma ferramenta valiosa para o planejamento do cuidado de enfermagem com enfoque na prevenção ou atenuação dos fatores identificados, e consequente melhoria da qualidade da assistência. Objetivo: Elaborar um escore de risco para remoção não eletiva do cateter central de inserção periférica em neonatos. Método: Estudo de coorte com coleta prospectiva de dados realizado no período de 31 de agosto de 2010 a 30 de agosto de 2012 com 436 recém-nascidos internados em uma unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal de um hospital terciário em São Paulo submetidos à instalação de 524 CCIPs. As variáveis relacionadas às características clínicas do neonato, à técnica de inserção do cateter e à terapia intravenosa que indicou a instalação do CCIP foram analisadas quanto ao seu potencial preditivo para remoção não eletiva do CCIP através de análise bivariada, e posterior regressão logística. O escore de risco ponderado foi construído baseado na razão de chances das variáveis preditoras e sua acurácia foi avaliada através da área sob a curva ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristic). Resultados: O escore de risco foi composto pelos seguintes fatores de risco: diagnóstico de transtorno transitório do metabolismo (hipoglicemia, hiperglicemia, distúrbios do cálcio, magnésio, sódio e potássio), inserção prévia do CCIP, uso do CCIP 2.0 French de poliuretano com dupla via, infusão de múltiplas soluções endovenosas através do CCIP 1.9 French de silicone com única via, e posição não central da ponta do CCIP. Sua acurácia foi de 0,76 [IC 95%: 0,73-0,78]. Sua aplicação permitiu classificar os recém-nascidos em três categorias de risco: baixo (0 a 3 pontos), moderado (4 a 8 pontos) e alto ( 9 pontos) risco para remoção não eletiva. Conclusão: Recomenda-se a adoção de estratégias preventivas da remoção não eletiva do CCIP baseadas em evidência de acordo com a classificação e fatores de risco do recém-nascido. Além disso, sugere-se evitar a inserção de múltiplos cateteres, a posição não central da ponta do CCIP, e a instalação de cateteres de silicone de única via para a administração de cinco ou mais classes de soluções endovenosas. / Background: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is a central vascular access device inserted via cannulation of a peripheral vein that allows the infusion of hyperosmolar solutions and medications over a prolonged dwell time. Mechanical and infectious complications can result from its use leading to nonelective removal of the device. A risk score for nonelective removal of PICC-lines that considers jointly a weighted prognostic value of several risk factors can represent a valuable tool for planning the nursing care focused on preventing or modifying identified risk factors, and thereby improving the quality of care. Aim: To develop a risk score for nonelective removal of PICCs in infants. Methods: A cohort study with prospective data collection between August 31, 2010 and August 30, 2012 in 436 infants admitted to a tertiary-level neonatal intensive care unit in São Paulo and submitted to 524PICC insertions. Variables related to the clinical characteristics of the neonate, the technique of catheter insertion, and intravenous therapy that indicated PICC were analysed for their nonelective predictive potential through bivariate analysis, followed by a logistic regression. Predictors were weighted points proportional to their odds ratio in order to develop the risk score. The accuracy of the risk score model was examined by calculating the area under the receiver operating curve (AUC). Results: The risk score was composed of the following risk factors: diagnose of transitory metabolic disorders (hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia, disorders of calcium, magnesium, sodium or potassium), previous PICC line insertion, insertion of 2.0 French dual-lumen polyurethane PICC, noncentral tip position, and multiple intravenous solutions in a 1.9 French single-lumen silicone PICC. The accuracy of the risk score was of AUC=0.76 [IC 95%: 0.73-0.78]. Its application allowed classify newborns into three nonelective removal risk categories: a low-risk group (0-3 points), a moderate-risk group (4-8 points), and a high-risk group ( 9 points). Conclusion: It is recommended the adoption of evidence-based preventive measures according to the classification and risk factors of the newborn in order to avoid nonelective removal of PICC. The avoidance of repeated PICC insertions, noncentral tip position, and placement of single-lumen silicone PICCs for administration of five or more intravenous solutions is suggested.

La maladie rénale chronique (MRC) affecte environ 10% de la population adulte et est associée à un risque élevé de progression vers l’insuffisance rénale terminale (IRT), d’événements cardiovasculaires et de décès précoce. Des mesures sont recommandées pour prévenir la progression et les complications de la MRC, mais elles sont souvent basées sur un niveau de preuve faible ou sur la seule opinion d’experts. Dans cette thèse, nous avons utilisé des données observationnelles pour évaluer les pratiques cliniques dans deux domaines clés de la MRC : les abords artérioveineux (AV) en hémodialyse et le contrôle de l’hypertension artérielle (HTA) dans la MRC non terminale. Avec le registre national REIN des traitements de suppléance de l'IRT, nous avons montré que seuls 56% des 53 092 patients adultes incidents en hémodialyse de 2005 à 2013 avaient une voie d’abord AV (fistule ou pontage) créée, telle que recommandée, avant le démarrage de la dialyse, dont 16% étaient non fonctionnelles, nécessitant l'utilisation d'un cathéter associé à une sur-mortalité. La conversion en abord AV fonctionnel était associée à un meilleur pronostic, mais concernait dans les trois premières années de dialyse moins de deux patients sur trois ayant démarré sur cathéter. Dans l’étude de cohorte CKD-REIN, chez 1658 patients avec une MRC modérée à sévère, nous avons mis en évidence un moins bon contrôle de l'HTA et des niveaux de pression artérielle systolique plus élevés en lien avec des apports élevés en sodium, mais pas avec des apports faibles en potassium, évalués sur échantillon urinaire ponctuel. Le ratio sodium/potassium urinaire n'était pas plus discriminant que le sodium seul. Enfin, grâce au réseau International Network of Chronic Kidney Disease cohorts (iNET-CKD), qui inclut 17 cohortes sur 4 continents (N=34 602 patients avec un débit de filtration glomérulaire estimé < 60 mL/min/1,73 m2) nous avons mis en lumière le contrôle médiocre de l’HTA en général dans la MRC au regard des recommandations, avec d'importantes variations entre pays (27 à 61% de pression artérielle ≥140/90 mm Hg) expliquées en partie par les caractéristiques des patients et associées à des profils de traitements antihypertenseurs très différents. En conclusion, cette thèse pointe des écarts importants aux recommandations dans la prise en charge de la MRC en vie réelle et des pistes de prévention des complications liées aux abords AV et un meilleur contrôle de l'HTA. / Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects about 10% of the adult population and is associated with high risk of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), cardiovascular complications, and premature death. Guidelines recommend a number of measures for the prevention of CKD progression and complications, but these recommendations are often based on low evidence or expert opinion. In this thesis, we used observational data to assess clinical practices in two key areas of CKD: arteriovenous (AV) access for hemodialysis, and hypertension control in moderate to severe CKD. Using data from the French REIN registry of renal replacement therapy for ESKD, we showed that only 56% of the 53,092 adult incident patients on hemodialysis from 2005 through 2013 had an AV access (either fistulae or grafts) created at hemodialysis initiation as recommended, of which 16% were nonfunctional, requiring catheter use associated with high mortality risk. Conversion into functional AV access was associated with better outcome, but less than two out of three patients starting hemodialysis with a catheter experienced this conversion within 3 years after dialysis start. In the CKD-REIN cohort study, among 1658 patients with moderate to severe CKD, we found less hypertension control and higher systolic blood pressure to be associated with higher sodium intake assessed from spot urine, but not with lower potassium intake. Spot urinary sodium/potassium ratio did not appear to add value than sodium alone for patient monitoring. Finally, using data from the International Network of Chronic Kidney Disease cohorts (iNET-CKD), including 17 cohort studies over 4 continents (N=34,602 patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2), we highlighted a global poor hypertension control in CKD with regards to recommendations, with large variations across countries (from 27 to 61% blood pressure ≥140/90 mm Hg). These variations are partly explained by patients’ characteristics, and associated with very different antihypertensive treatment profiles. In conclusion, this thesis points out major gaps between guideline recommendations and CKD management in real life, and provide clues for the prevention of AV access-related complications and better hypertension control.