JULIANO PINHEIRO DE ALMEIDA
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Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina - Médico
LIM/08 - Laboratório de Anestesiologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/08 - Laboratório de Anestesiologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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- Bronchial Injury and Pneumothorax after Reintubation using an Airway Exchange Catheter(2013) ALMEIDA, Juliano P. de; HAJJAR, Ludhmila A.; FUKUSHIMA, Julia T.; NAKAMURA, Rosana E.; ALBERTINI, Rodolfo; GALAS, Filomena R. B. G.Background and objectives: We report a case of pneumothorax caused by a bronchial perforation during a reintubation using an airway exchange catheter (AEC) in a patient with a head and neck cancer. Case report: A 53 year old man with oropharynx carcinoma was admitted to ICU for severe pneumonia and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The patient was recognized as a difficult-to-intubate patient and an endotracheal tube (Err) was inserted through a bronchoscope. After one week of treatment, it was observed an endotracheal cuff perforation. Exchanging the endotracheal tube was necessary to achieve satisfactory pulmonary ventilation. An AEC Cook 14 was used to perform the reintubation. After reintubation, the patient presented a worsening in oxygen saturation and a chest radiography (CXR) revealed a large pneumothorax. A chest tube was inserted and we observed immediate improvement in oxygen saturation. A repeat CXR confirmed correct positioning of the chest tube and reexpansion of the right lung. A bronchoscopy performed showed a posterior laceration in the right main bronchus. The patient was extubated the following day. After four days, the chest tube was removed. A CXR performed a day after chest tube removal revealed a small right upper pneumothorax, but the patient remained asymptomatic. Conclusions: Airway exchange catheter is a valuable tool to handle with difficult-to-intubate patients. Although the physicians generally focus their attention in avoid barotrauma - caused by oxygen supplement or jet ventilation through AEC - concern for insertion technique can minimize life threatening complications and increase the safety of AEC.
- Liberal Transfusion Practice or Perioperative Treatment of Anemia to Avoid Transfusion? Reply(2015) VINCENT, Jean-Louis; HAJJAR, Ludhmila A.; ALMEIDA, Juliano Pinheiro de
- Strategies to reduce blood transfusion: a Latin-American perspective(2015) HAJJAR, Ludhmila Abrahao; FUKUSHIMA, Julia Tizue; ALMEIDA, Juliano Pinheiro de; OSAWA, Eduardo Atsushi; GALAS, Filomena Regina Barbosa GomesPurpose of review Anemia has been demonstrated to be detrimental in several populations such as high-surgical-risk patients, critically ill elderly, and cardiac patients. Red blood cell transfusion is the most commonly prescribed therapy for anemia. Despite being life-saving, it carries a risk that ranges from mild complications to death. The aim of this review is to discuss the risks of anemia and blood transfusion, and to describe recent developments in the strategies to reduce allogeneic blood transfusion. Recent findings In the past decades, clinical studies comparing transfusion strategies in different populations were conducted. Despite the challenges imposed by the development of such studies, evidence-based medicine on transfusion medicine in critically ill patients is being created. Different results arising from these studies reflect population heterogeneity, specific circumstances, and difficulties in measuring the impact of anemia and transfusion in a clinical trial. Summary An adequate judgment of a clinical condition associated with proper application of the available literature is the cornerstone in the management of transfusion in critical care. Apart from this individualized strategy, the institution of a patient blood management program allows goal-directed approach through preoperative recognition of anemia, surgical efforts to minimize blood loss, and continuous assessment of the coagulation status.
- Nitric Oxide in Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials(2018) SARDO, Salvatore; OSAWA, Eduardo Atsushi; FINCO, Gabriele; GALAS, Filomena Regina Barbosa Gomes; ALMEIDA, Juliano Pinheiro de; CUTULI, Salvatore Lucio; FRASSANITO, Claudia; LANDONI, Giovanni; HAJJAR, Ludhmila AbrahaoObjectives: To investigate the efficacy and safety of perioperative administration of nitric oxide in cardiac surgery. Design: Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Participants: Cardiac surgery patients. Interventions: A search of Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Embase, and MEDLINE for RCTs that compared nitric oxide with placebo or other comparators. Measurements and Main Results: The primary outcome was intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and secondary outcomes were mortality, duration of mechanical ventilation, and reduction of mean pulmonary artery pressure. The study included 18 RCTs comprising 958 patients. The authors calculated the pooled odds ratio (OR) and the mean difference (MD) with random-effects model. Quantitative synthesis of data demonstrated a clinically negligible reduction in the length of ICU stay (MD -0.38 days, confidence interval CI [-0.65 to -0.11]; p = 0.005) and mechanical ventilation duration (MD -4.81 hours, CI [-7.79 to -1.83]; p = 0.002) compared with all control interventions with no benefit on mortality. Conclusions: Perioperative delivery of inhaled nitric oxide resulted to be of no or minimal benefit in patients with pulmonary hypertension undergoing cardiac surgery. Large, randomized trials are needed to further assess its effect on major clinical outcomes and its cost-effectiveness.
- Vasopressin versus Norepinephrine after Cardiopulmonary Bypass Reply(2018) HAJJAR, Ludhmila A.; ALMEIDA, Juliano P.; GALAS, Filomena R. B. G.
- Volume Replacement Therapy during Hip Arthroplasty using Hydroxyethyl Starch (130/0.4) Compared to Lactated Ringer Decreases Allogeneic Blood Transfusion and Postoperative Infection(2013) HAMAJI, Adilson; HAJJAR, Ludhmila; CAIERO, Marcelo; ALMEIDA, Juliano; NAKAMURA, Rosana Ely; OSAWA, Eduardo A.; FUKUSHIMA, Julia; GALAS, Filomena R.; AULER JUNIOR, Jose Otavio CostaBackground and objectives: Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 130/0.4 is considered an effective plasma expander when compared to crystalloids. There is controversy around its superiority regarding hemodynamic optimization and about possible detrimental effects on coagulation. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of HES 130/0.4 to lactated Ringer solution during hip arthroplasty in adult patients under spinal anesthesia regarding intraoperative bleeding, hemodynamic parameters, coagulation profile, transfusion requirements and clinical outcomes. Methods: In this randomized, controlled trial, 48 patients scheduled for hip arthroplasty with spinal anesthesia were randomized into two groups: 24 patients were allocated to receive a preload of 15 mL.kg(-1) of HES 130/0.4 and 24 patients received a preload of 30 mL.kg(-1) lactated Ringer solution before surgery. Hemodynamic measurements, hemoglobin concentrations, biochemical parameters and coagulation tests were evaluated in three periods during surgical procedure. Patients received medical follow-up during their hospital stay and up to postoperative 30 days. Primary outcome was the requirement of red blood cell transfusion between groups during hospital stay. Secondary outcome were hemodynamic parameters, length of hospital stay, mortality and occurrence of clinical postoperative complications. Results: Red blood cell transfusion was required in 17% of patients in the HES group and in 46% in the Ringer group (p = .029). Postoperative infections were more frequently observed in the Ringer group (17%) compared to the HES group (0), p = .037. There were no significant differences between groups in mortality, hospital length of stay and clinical complications other than infection. Conclusions: During hip arthroplasty, patients treated with hypervolemic hemodilution with hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 required less transfusion and presented lower infection rate compared to patients who received lactated Ringer.
- Positive fluid balance is associated with reduced survival in critically ill patients with cancer(2012) ALMEIDA, J. P. de; PALOMBA, H.; GALAS, F. R. B. G.; FUKUSHIMA, J. T.; DUARTE, F. A.; NAGAOKA, D.; TORRES, V.; YU, L.; VINCENT, J. -L.; AULER JR., J. O. C.; HAJJAR, L. A.Background There are no studies that describe the impact of the cumulative fluid balance on the outcomes of cancer patients admitted to intensive care units ICUs. The aim of our study was to evaluate the relationship between fluid balance and clinical outcomes in these patients. Method One hundred twenty-two cancer patients were prospectively evaluated for survival during a 30-day period. Univariate (Chi-square, t-test, MannWhitney) and multiple logistic regression analyses were used to identify the admission parameters associated with mortality. Results The mean cumulative fluid balance was significantly higher in non-survivors than in survivors [1675?ml/24?h (4712921) vs. 887?ml/24?h (104557), P?=?0.017]. We used the area under the curve and the intersection of the sensibility and specificity curves to define a cumulative fluid balance value of 1100?ml/24?h. This value was used in the univariate model. In the multivariate model, the following variables were significantly associated with mortality in cancer patients: the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score at admission [Odds ratio (OR) 1.15; 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.051.26), P?=?0.003], the Lung Injury Score at admission [OR 2.23; 95% CI (1.293.87), P?=?0.004] and a positive fluid balance higher than 1100?ml/24?h at ICU [OR 5.14; 95% CI (1.4518.24), P?=?0.011]. Conclusion A cumulative positive fluid balance higher than 1100?ml/24?h was independently associated with mortality in patients with cancer. These findings highlight the importance of improving the evaluation of these patients' volemic state and indicate that defined goals should be used to guide fluid therapy.
- Early mobilization programme improves functional capacity after major abdominal cancer surgery: a randomized controlled trial(2017) ALMEIDA, E. P. M. de; ALMEIDA, J. P. de; LANDONI, G.; GALAS, F. R. B. G.; FUKUSHIMA, J. T.; FOMINSKIY, E.; BRITO, C. M. M. de; CAVICHIO, L. B. L.; ALMEIDA, L. A. A. de; RIBEIRO- JR., U.; OSAWA, E. A.; DIZ, M. P. E.; CECATTO, R. B.; BATTISTELLA, L. R.; HAJJAR, L. A.Background: Major abdominal oncology surgery is associated with substantial postoperative loss of functional capacity, and exercise may be an effective intervention to improve outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess efficacy, feasibility and safety of a supervised postoperative exercise programme. Methods: We performed a single-blind, parallel-arm, randomized trial in patients who underwent major abdominal oncology surgery in a tertiary university hospital. Patients were randomized to an early mobilization postoperative programme based on supervised aerobic exercise, resistance and flexibility training or to standard rehabilitation care. The primary outcome was inability to walk without human assistance at postoperative day 5 or hospital discharge. Results: A total of 108 patients were enrolled, 54 into the early mobilization programme group and 54 into the standard rehabilitation care group. The incidence of the primary outcome was nine (16.7%) and 21 (38.9%), respectively (P = 0.01), with an absolute risk reduction of 22.2% [95% confidence interval (CI) 5.9-38.6] and a number needed to treat of 5 (95% CI 3-17). All patients in the intervention group were able to follow at least partially the exercise programme, although the performance among them was rather heterogeneous. There were no differences between groups regarding clinical outcomes or complications related to the exercises. Conclusions: An early postoperative mobilization programme based on supervised exercises seems to be safe and feasible and improves functional capacity in patients undergoing major elective abdominal oncology surgery. However, its impact on clinical outcomes is still unclear.
- Transfusion Requirements in Surgical Oncology Patients A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial(2015) ALMEIDA, Juliano Pinheiro de; VINCENT, Jean-Louis; GALAS, Filomena Regina Barbosa Gomes; ALMEIDA, Elisangela Pinto Marinho de; FUKUSHIMA, Julia T.; OSAWA, Eduardo A.; BERGAMIN, Fabricio; PARK, Clarice Lee; NAKAMURA, Rosana Ely; FONSECA, Silvia M. R.; CUTAIT, Guilherme; ALVES, Joseane Inacio; BAZAN, Mellik; VIEIRA, Silvia; SANDRINI, Ana C. Vieira; PALOMBA, Henrique; RIBEIRO JR., Ulysses; CRIPPA, Alexandre; DALLOGLIO, Marcos; DIZ, Maria del Pilar Estevez; KALIL FILHO, Roberto; AULER JR., Jose Otavio Costa; RHODES, Andrew; HAJJAR, Ludhmila AbrahaoBackground: Several studies have indicated that a restrictive erythrocyte transfusion strategy is as safe as a liberal one in critically ill patients, but there is no clear evidence to support the superiority of any perioperative transfusion strategy in patients with cancer. Methods: In a randomized, controlled, parallel-group, double-blind (patients and outcome assessors) superiority trial in the intensive care unit of a tertiary oncology hospital, the authors evaluated whether a restrictive strategy of erythrocyte transfusion (transfusion when hemoglobin concentration <7 g/dl) was superior to a liberal one (transfusion when hemoglobin concentration <9 g/dl) for reducing mortality and severe clinical complications among patients having major cancer surgery. All adult patients with cancer having major abdominal surgery who required postoperative intensive care were included and randomly allocated to treatment with the liberal or the restrictive erythrocyte transfusion strategy. The primary outcome was a composite endpoint of mortality and morbidity. Results: A total of 198 patients were included as follows: 101 in the restrictive group and 97 in the liberal group. The primary composite endpoint occurred in 19.6% (95% CI, 12.9 to 28.6%) of patients in the liberal-strategy group and in 35.6% (27.0 to 45.4%) of patients in the restrictive-strategy group (P = 0.012). Compared with the restrictive strategy, the liberal transfusion strategy was associated with an absolute risk reduction for the composite outcome of 16% (3.8 to 28.2%) and a number needed to treat of 6.2 (3.5 to 26.5). Conclusion: A liberal erythrocyte transfusion strategy with a hemoglobin trigger of 9 g/dl was associated with fewer major postoperative complications in patients having major cancer surgery compared with a restrictive strategy.
- Incidence and risk factors of postoperative visual function impairment in elderly patients undergoing nonocular surgery: a prospective cohort study(2021) BADESSA, Guinther G.; ALMEIDA, Juliano Pinheiro; FUKUSHIMA, Julia Tizue; BADESSA, Marianne; COLELLA, Felipe; TORRES, Marcelo L.; ALVES, Milton Ruiz; FALCÃO, Luiz Fernando R.; SILVEIRA, Cirilo Haddad; ALFANO, Adeli Mariane Vieira Lino; AMARAL NETO, Mauricio; NAKASHIMA, Aloísio Fumio; CARMONA, Maria José C.Abstract Background: Elderly patients may present with visual function impairment after surgery, which may increase the incidence of postoperative delirium and falls and decrease their quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess visual function in elderly patients after long-duration nonocular surgery to determine the incidence and risk factors for visual function impairment after surgery. Methods: This prospective and observational study included patients aged between 60 and 80 years who had been scheduled for elective non-ocular surgery expected to last longer than 120 minutes under general anaesthesia. Ocular examinations were performed before surgery, on post-operative day 3 and on post-operative day 21 and consisted of a LogMAR-Snellen chart test, a Jager chart test, biomicroscopy, optical tonometry, ocular motility assessment and fundoscopy. Baseline characteristics of all patients as well as intraoperative and postoperative data were collected. Results: A total of 107 patients were included in the final analysis. Visual function impairment was diagnosed in 21 patients (19.6%) at POD 3. Of those, 7 patients (6.5%) still presented with visual changes at POD 21. On POD 3, compared with that at baseline, visual acuity assessed by the Snellen chart test had decreased in these patients. Significant differences regarding refraction tests and intraocular pressure measures were also found. Multivariable analysis identified diabetes mellitus, duration of surgery, hypotension during anaesthesia induction, lower peripheral oxygen saturation at the end of the procedure and body mass index as independent risk factors for postoperative visual impairment. Conclusion: In elderly patients undergoing long-duration non-ocular procedures under general anaesthesia, the incidence of visual function impairment was considerably high. Most patients recovered to baseline visual function, but clinically significant visual changes may still be present 3 weeks after surgery. Obesity, diabetes mellitus, and the duration of surgical and anaesthetic techniques appear to increase the risk of visual impairment after surgery.