POCUS is a powerful systematic ultrasound technique that can be used as an adjuvant in intra-abdominal hypertension management. It has the potential to be used in both diagnosis and treatment during the course of IAH.

Natural disasters are able to generate a large number of victims and overwhelm the main channels of relief available. Main lessons learned are as follows: 1) prevention and training are key points, 2) key measures by the authorities should be taken as early as possible, and 3) the centralization of the deceased in one location demonstrated greater effectiveness identifying victims and releasing the bodies back to families.

The implementation of RALP program is usually associated with a steep learning curve (LC). Fellows are proctored for few cases, with long operating times, inferior outcomes and an increased number of complications. We report the initial results of 100 RALP procedures performed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the implementation of a structured program. Our goal was to evaluate if our approach to training would yield a safer outcomes for patients undergoing the procedure during the LC. From October 2012 to January 2014, five surgeons began a training program in RALP. Each surgeon attended a certification course, wet lab, dry lab, didactic course and observed live cases. Each trainee performed 20 cases of RALP under supervision of an experienced preceptor. The median surgical time was 175 min [interquartile range (IQR) 141-180 min]. There were four complications Clavien II (4 %) and three Clavien IIIa (3 %), no conversions nor transfusions. The median estimated blood loss was 200 ml (IQR 150-300 ml). The median hospital stay was 2 days (IQR 1-2 days). The median catheterization time was 7 days (IQR 6-7 days). Overall positive surgical margin rate (PM) was 19 %; stage-specific PSM rates were 12 % in pT2 and 53 % in pT3. The biochemical recidive-free survival rate (PSA < 0.01 ng/ml) was 91 % over an average follow-up of 6 months. The continence rates were (no pad) 74 % within 3 months and 94 % within 6 months. The implementation of a training program with advanced precepting allowed us to overcome the initial LC with reasonable results and with minimal complications.

Objective : to evaluate the action of Transfer Factor on the immune response of patients with malignant neoplasm submitted to surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Method: we analyzed the variations of leukocytes, total lymphocytes, T-lymphocytes and CD4 counts in 60 patients submitted to immunostimulation with a single, daily dose of 0.5mg sublingual Transfer Factor, started simultaneously with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. Results: there were statistically significant increases in the counts of all cell lines studied, more pronounced after 12 months of use of the medication. Conclusion: the Transfer Factor restored immune response and showed no side effects.

OBJETIVO: Compreender o fator humano como ameaça à segurança do paciente vítima de trauma no centro cirúrgico, traduzindo para a sala de operação algumas regras importantes já aplicadas no campo da aviação. MÉTODOS: A amostra incluiu 50 casos de cirurgia de trauma coletados prospectivamente por observadores em plantões de 12 horas, ,durante seis meses, em um centro de trauma nível I nos Estados Unidos da América. Informações quanto ao tipo de trauma, escore de gravidade e mortalidade foram coletadas, assim como, determinantes de distrações/interrupções e o volume de ruídos na sala de cirurgia durante o ato cirúrgico. RESULTADOS: Ocorreram, em média, 60 interrupções ou distrações durante o ato cirúrgico, na maioria das vezes desencadeado pelo movimento de pessoas na sala. Em pacientes mais graves (ISS > 45), submetidos ao controle de danos, a incidência de distrações foi ainda maior. A média de ruídos na sala de cirurgia do trauma foi muito elevada, com barulho próximo ao de um secador de cabelos. CONCLUSÃO: Interrupções e distrações são frequentes e devem ser estudadas pelo cirurgião do trauma a fim de desenvolver estratégias de prevenção e linhas de defesa para minimizá-las e reduzir seus efeitos.