Otorrinolaringologia

Por que a variante Ômicron geralmente não acomete a função olfatória? Implicações para a patogênese da anosmia na COVID-19.

27 Abr, 2022 | 16:25h

Why does the Omicron Variant Largely Spare Olfactory Function? Implications for the Pathogenesis of Anosmia in COVID-19 – The Journal of Infectious Diseases

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Um estudo randomizado controlado explorou a segurança e a tolerabilidade do sultiame na apneia do sono.

19 Abr, 2022 | 12:28h

A Randomized Controlled Trial Exploring Safety and Tolerability of Sulthiame in Sleep Apnea – American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Comunicado de imprensa: Drug reduced frequency of breathing pauses in sleep apnea – University of Gothenburg

 

Comentário no Twitter

In a four-week trial of patients with OSA not tolerating PAP therapy, researchers found that the carbonic anhydrase inhibitor sulthiame reduced OSA by more than 20 events per hour, one of the strongest reductions reported in a drug trial in OSA. https://t.co/EizlbFbvFm pic.twitter.com/DxylRQR4Pa

— American Academy of Sleep Medicine (@AASMorg) February 28, 2022

 

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Estudo transversal | Avaliação de modelos preditivos de apneia do sono a partir da gravação, em smartphone, dos sons respiratórios durante o sono.

19 Abr, 2022 | 12:15h

Evaluating Prediction Models of Sleep Apnea From Smartphone-Recorded Sleep Breathing Sounds – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (link para o resumo – para o texto completo)

 

Comentário no Twitter

Study found, smartphone-recorded #sleep breathing sounds may be used to create prediction models for obstructive sleep apnea, but additional verification of real-life recordings using various smartphone devices should be conducted. #OSA https://t.co/3ESRYefsyj

— JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (@JAMAOto) April 14, 2022

 

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M-A | Efeito clínico e segurança das novas diretrizes sobre o tempo de jejum pré-operatório para cirurgias eletivas.

14 Abr, 2022 | 16:54h

The clinical effect and safety of new preoperative fasting time guidelines for elective surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Gland Surgery

Conteúdos relacionados:

An international multidisciplinary consensus statement on fasting before procedural sedation in adults and children – Anaesthesia

Does my hospitalized patient need an NPO-after-midnight order preoperatively?

ESPEN practical guideline: Clinical nutrition in surgery – “Preoperative fasting from midnight is unnecessary in most patients. Patients undergoing surgery, who are considered to have no specific risk of aspiration, shall drink clear fluids until 2 h before anesthesia. Solids shall be allowed until 6 h before anesthesia.”

Pro-Con Debate: 1- vs 2-Hour Fast for Clear Liquids Before Anesthesia in Children.

Editorial: The rationale for the recommendations of the European Pediatric Fasting Guideline – “the authors of the 2021 ESAIC pediatric guideline have found reasons to recommend reductions to the minimum fasting times for infant formula to 4 h, for breast milk to 3 h and for clear fluids to 1 h”.

Practice Guidelines for Preoperative Fasting and the Use of Pharmacologic Agents to Reduce the Risk of Pulmonary Aspiration: Application to Healthy Patients Undergoing Elective Procedures: An Updated Report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Preoperative Fasting and the Use of Pharmacologic Agents to Reduce the Risk of Pulmonary Aspiration

Perioperative fasting in adults and children: guidelines from the European Society of Anaesthesiology

Clear fluids fasting for elective paediatric anaesthesia: The European Society of Anaesthesiology consensus statement – European Journal of Anaesthesiology

Canadian Pediatric Anesthesia Society statement on clear fluid fasting for elective pediatric anesthesia – Canadian Journal of Anesthesia (gratuito)

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M-A | Associação de comprometimento olfatório com mortalidade por todas as causas.

12 Abr, 2022 | 12:15h

Association of Olfactory Impairment With All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (gratuito por tempo limitado)

Comentário convidado: Olfactory Impairment and Mortality—Is Smell Loss Deadly? – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (gratuito por tempo limitado)

 

Comentário no Twitter

Metaanalysis found that #olfactory impairment was associated with 52% higher all-cause #mortality, after adjustment for demographics & comorbidities. The ability to smell is an important marker of general health and biological aging. https://t.co/XEhSpjO2hZ @BenjaminKJTan @mysgh

— JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (@JAMAOto) April 7, 2022

 

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Podcast | Abordagem das infecções profundas de pescoço em crianças.

1 Abr, 2022 | 12:05h

#47: Deep Dive into Deep Neck Infections with Dr. Travis Crook – The Cribsiders

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Recomendações da OMS para evitar danos auditivos em eventos.

8 Mar, 2022 | 17:33h

WHO global standard for safe listening venues and events – World Health Organization

Perguntas & Respostas: Deafness and hearing loss: Safe listening – World Health Organization

Comentários:

WHO Releases New Noise Standard for Public Venues to Tackle Hearing Loss – Health Polity Watch

Obesity rates likely to double by 2030 with highest rises in lower-income countries – The Guardian

 

Comentário no Twitter (fio – clique para saber mais)

Today is #WorldHearingDay!

1 in 2 young people are is at risk of hearing loss from prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and other recreational sounds.

Find out how you can protect your hearing https://t.co/0bvXNbYgFw#SafeListening

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 2, 2022

 

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Estudo randomizado | Momento da recuperação funcional após tonsilectomia a laser feita sob anestesia local vs. tonsilectomia convencional com anestesia geral em adultos.

22 Fev, 2022 | 15:12h

Time to Functional Recovery After Laser Tonsillotomy Performed Under Local Anesthesia vs Conventional Tonsillectomy With General Anesthesia Among Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Network Open

 

Comentário no Twitter

RCT found laser tonsillotomy under local anesthesia had faster functional recovery but lower resolution of the chief complaint leading to surgery vs conventional tonsillectomy under general anesthesia; it may offer a feasible alternative. https://t.co/yfaWeFJeEl pic.twitter.com/DDYxlEhZEp

— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) February 21, 2022

 

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Diretriz de prática clínica para uso de tubos de timpanostomia em crianças.

10 Fev, 2022 | 13:58h

Executive Summary of Clinical Practice Guideline on Tympanostomy Tubes in Children (Update) – Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

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Atualização | Terapias para disfunções olfatórias.

7 Fev, 2022 | 13:32h

Therapies for Olfactory Dysfunction — an Update – Current Allergy and Asthma Reports (se o acesso a este link for pago, tente este)

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