Category: Respiratory Endoscopy Introduction: Histopathological analyses and classification by the Tumor, Node, Metastasis System (TNM) are key-elements in therapeutic decision-making for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).() Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is effective in obtaining biopsies of hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes (MLN), for tissue collection to mediastinal staging in NSCLC.(,) The assessment of clinically significant genomic alterations in surgically resected primary tumors (PT) and MLN aspirates obtained by EBUS-TBNA can provide valuable insights into the risk of recurrence, […]

III Einstein International Symposium on Intensive Care and the XXX International Symposium on Mechanical Ventilation. Aug 16-18, 2023. Category: Pneumology   Introduction: COVID-19 has affected thousands of people and was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020. One of the most affected organs is the lung, and the inflammatory process caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus can impair gas exchange, resulting in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure and, in some cases, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).(,) Non-invasive mechanical […]

III Einstein International Symposium on Intensive Care and the XXX International Symposium on Mechanical Ventilation. Aug 16-18, 2023. Category: Pneumology Introduction: In assisted mechanical ventilation, the work of breathing (WOB) should be shared by patient and ventilator.(,) In PAV+, there is an association between respiratory muscle pressure and the pressure generated by the ventilator.(,,) There are still knowledge deficits about the influence of different types of inspiratory efforts on mechanical ventilator outputs during PAV+ assistance. Objective: To evaluate how the […]

III Einstein International Symposium on Intensive Care and the XXX International Symposium on Mechanical Ventilation. Aug 16-18, 2023. Category: Hemodynamics/Shock/Sepsis   Introduction: Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a major cause of acute mortality and long-term morbidity.() Anticoagulation and systemic thrombolysis are the initial treatment methods but can be associated with hemorrhagic side effects, excluding a significant portion of patients from these strategies.() The EkoSonic Endovascular System (EKOS), an ultrasound- facilitated, catheter-directed, low-dose fibrinolysis therapy, emerges as a valuable option.(,) Objective: To describe […]

III Einstein International Symposium on Intensive Care and the XXX International Symposium on Mechanical Ventilation. Aug 16-18, 2023. Category: Neurology Introduction: Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP) is one subtype, out of eight, that encompasses the porphyria. Each subtype is secondary to a defect in the pathway of Heme synthesis. AIP is an autosomal-dominant disease, manifested in less than 10% of individuals with the mutation. The clinical presentation varies, and involves a range of symptoms from abdominal pain to important muscular paralysis, […]

III Einstein International Symposium on Intensive Care and the XXX International Symposium on Mechanical Ventilation. Aug 16-18, 2023. Category: Infection Introduction: Knowledge of hand hygiene as a measure to prevent Health Care-Related Infections is old, however, this action is still neglected by many health professionals, putting other patients and society in general at risk after leaving the hospital. hospital unit, being responsible for community infections1. We live today, even more so after a pandemic, in the era of patient safety […]

III Einstein International Symposium on Intensive Care and the XXX International Symposium on Mechanical Ventilation. Aug 16-18, 2023. Category: Surgery and Trauma   Introduction: There is an expected relationship between Anion Gap (AG) elevation and serum bicarbonate variation (deltaBic).() Thus, we can assess whether there are other associated metabolic disorders by calculating deltaAG/deltaBic.() Altered values can indicate early on whether there are other associated disorders and suggest possible etiologies with more accuracy and appropriate care.() Objective: We aimed to characterize […]

III Einstein International Symposium on Intensive Care and the XXX International Symposium on Mechanical Ventilation. Aug 16-18, 2023. Category: Infection Introduction: Although it is a compulsory communication disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever is of great concern from the point of view of health law when analyzing the incidence in conjunction with the mortality rate along with the difficulty of diagnosis and the period of about 15 days for the real compatibility confirmation.() Thus, there is a need to create coping […]

III Einstein International Symposium on Intensive Care and the XXX International Symposium on Mechanical Ventilation. Aug 16-18, 2023. Category: Surgery and Trauma   Introduction: The impact of COVID-19 on post-operative recovery from cancer surgeries, which most times cannot wait, needs to be understood to inform sound clinical decision- making during and after any pandemics.(,) Objective: The aim of this study was to define the impact on 28-day mortality and morbidity of surgical oncology patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Cohort […]

III Einstein International Symposium on Intensive Care and the XXX International Symposium on Mechanical Ventilation. Aug 16-18, 2023. Category: Safety / Quality / Management   Introduction: In recent years, there has been great interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare. However, the issues related to AI’s implementation, ethical use, and safety are not consensual and have not yet been adequately addressed.() Objective: Report the experience of the Einstein Network for Critically Ill Patients, focusing on the dilemmas and possible […]