Clinical and Economic Issues in Multiply Transfused Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Patients.

Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 1889-1889
Author(s):  
Vishwas S. Sakhalkar ◽  
Diana M. Veillon ◽  
James D. Cotelingam ◽  
Linda M. Hawthorne ◽  
Gloria C. Caldito ◽  
...  

Abstract Aim: To study alloantibody (alloAB)/autoAB formation and transfusion reactions in SCD patients before and after instituting the practice of transfusing C, E, K blood type negative (CEKneg) packed red blood cell (pRBC) units. Material and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed blood bank records of all SCD patients transfused pRBCs. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi square test and Fischer’s exact test. Results: During 1990–2004, 500 SCD patients received 16,617 pRBCs in our hospital. 387 received pRBCs crossmatched for ABO and Rh only; 121 (31.3%) developed alloantibodies (alloABs). Table 1: Transfusion characteristics of patients forming alloABs Data on pts forming alloABs CEK matched patients CEK unmatched pRBC Transfusion (Tn) patients (387) ≥ 1 ABs ≥ 2 ABs ≥ 3 ABs ≥ 4 ABs ≥ 5 ABs Number of patients (% of total) 6/113 (5%) 121/387(31%) 57/121 (47%) 29/57 (51%) 16/29 (55%) 11/29 (69%) # of Tn before AB-Median (range) 9.5 (0-106) 7(0-270) 2 (0-106) 0 (0-89) 0 (0-180) 0 (0-16) # of pts with > 5 Tn before AB 4/6 (67%) 68/121(56%) 21/57 (37%) 5/29 (17%) 4/16 (25%) 1/11 (9%) # of pts with >30 Tn before AB 1 12 4 2 1 0 There were 37 transfusion reactions: 9 febrile, 24 allergic and 4 dHTRs, none was life-threatening. 21 pts developed multiple alloABs simultaneously after a single transfusion; 15 additionally developed warm autoABs. >13% patients transfused CEK unmatched units developed ABs to C, E, K and other antigens. Once allosensitized, there was an ↑ chance of subsequent development of multiple alloABs with fewer transfusions. Table 2: Incidence of antibody formation in patient groups Major patient groups Total # of pts Total # of transfusions Number of allo ABs (%of pts) [Incidence/1000 pRBCs] Number of autoABs (%of pts) [Incidence/1000 pRBCs] All Non-CEK Total Warm P value (CEK vs Regular) - # of pts <0.001 0.03 0.005 0.02 CEKmatched 113 2354 6 (5%)[2.55] 5(4%)[2.12] 1 (0.88%)[0.425] 1 (1%)[0.46] Regular (ABORh) 387 14263 240(31%)[16.8] 76 (13%)[5.33] 39 (10%)[2.73] 30 (8%)[2.1] alloAB forming pts 121 7338 240[32.71] 76[10.36] 34 (28%)[4.63] 30 (25%)[4.1] No alloAB pts 266 6925 N/A N/A 5 (2%)[0.7] 0 P value(alloAB vs non-alloAB) - # of pts N/A N/A <0.001 <0.001 Of 266 patients who did not develop any alloABs, 5 had cold and no warm autoABs. 113 patients received 2354 CEKneg pRBCs only (from 1997), 6 (p<0.01) had one alloAB each, 1 warm autoAB and no reactions. Technologists required 30 more minutes and $153 extra in reagent costs for extended CEK match. 90% of our donors are Caucasian. Conclusions: Utilizing CEK negative pRBCs ↓↓ alloAB(p<0.01), autoAB (p<0.001) formation and eliminated transfusion reactions in our multiply transfused SCD patients. Universal availability of leukopoor pRBCs (from 1997) may have eliminated febrile reactions. There was ↓ alloAB formation for C, E, K and other blood group antigens. Though unlikely, Rh neg and CEKneg pRBCs may also be negative for other minor antigens. AutoAB formation (and allergic reactions)especially ↑ in patients with multiple and simultaneous alloAB formation. CEK matching made it easier to find pRBCs due to less formation of alloABs. However, it resulted in marked overuse of Rh neg pRBCs and extra cost and effort to find CEKneg pRBCs for every transfusion. For cost efficacy, one might consider CEKneg pRBCs after first alloAB.

Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 946-946
Author(s):  
Vishwas S. Sakhalkar ◽  
Diana M. Veillon ◽  
James D. Cotelingam ◽  
Linda M. Hawthorne ◽  
Gloria C. Caldito ◽  
...  

Abstract Aim: To study transfusion reactions in our SCD patients before and after instituting the practice of transfusing C, E, K blood type negative (CEKneg) packed red blood cell (pRBC) units. Material and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed blood bank records of all SCD patients transfused pRBCs since 1990. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi square test and Fischer’s exact test. Results: During 1990–2004, 500 SCD patients received pRBCs in our medical center. Of these, 387 received pRBC units crossmatched only for ABO and Rh blood types and suffered 37 transfusion reactions. Table I: General data of various patient groups Major patient groups Number of patients Median age in yrs # of pRBCs Tx Total (%) Sex (m/f) (range) Total units Median (range) Grand total of all patients 500 240/260 22 (0.7–79) 16617 14 (1–524) CEK (&ABO) matched transfusion patients 113 62/51 8 (0.5–35) 2354 10 (1–143) Regular (only ABORh) matched Tx patients 387 (100) 178/209 26 (0.7–79) 14263 18 (1–524) AlloAB forming patients 121 (31.3) 56/65 29 (5–70) 7338 26 (1–500) Non-alloAB forming pts 266 (68.7) 122/144 25 (0.7–79) 6925 12 (1–524) Table 2: Transfusion reactions in various patient groups Major patient groups Total # of pts Total # of pRBCs Transfusion reactions (% of pts) [Incidence/1000 Tx] Total Febrile Allergic dHTR CEK matched pts 113 2354 0 0 0 0 Regular (ABORh) Tx pts 387 14263 37 (10%)[2.594] 10 23 (6%)[1.61] 4 (1%)[0.28] AlloAB forming pts 121 7338 23 (19%)[3.134] 4 (3%)[0.55] 15 (12%)[2.04] 4 (3%)[0.55] Non-alloAB forming pts 266 6925 14 (5%)[2.0] 6(2%)[0.87] 8 (3%)[1.16] 0 P value (alloAB vs non-alloAB) # of pts 0.25 0.684 0.266 - P value (alloAB vs non-alloAB) # of Tx &lt;0.001 0.809 0.002 - 121 developed alloantibodies (alloABs). 113 patients always received CEKneg pRBCs (from 1997). The technologist required 30 more minutes and $153 extra in reagent costs for this extended CEK match. Most Rh negative pRBC units were also CEKneg. 90% of our donors are Caucasian. Discussion: ’Non-alloAB forming’ patients who received ABORh matched transfusions were 4 times less likely (and twice less likely when number of transfusions was considered) to develop allergic transfusion reaction (p=0.002), compared with ’alloAB forming’ counterparts. Similar finding is seen in patients receiving CEK matched pRBCs. It would be interesting to know if ’slow/rapid/non alloAB producer patients had any genetic predisposition accounting for early/slow/non-development of ABs and transfusion reactions or if alloAB formation transforms the immune system to a hyper-reactive state leading to autoAB formation/allergic reaction. Conclusions: This study showed that utilizing extended antigen (C, E, K) matching for pRBC transfusion ↓↓ alloAB(p&lt;0.01) and autoAB(p=0.005) formation in our SCD patients and eliminated transfusion reactions. Universal availability of leukopoor pRBCs may have eliminated febrile reactions. AlloAB forming patients were more prone to develop allergic transfusion reaction (p=0.002). AutoAB formation was more common in patients with alloABs and did not cause complications. dHTRs were rare and mild. CEK matching made it easier to find and transfuse blood due to less formation of ABs and reactions. However, it resulted in marked overuse of Rh negative pRBCs, extra cost and additional effort to find CEKneg pRBCs for every transfusion.


Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 3795-3795
Author(s):  
Vishwas S. Sakhalkar ◽  
Diana M. Veillon ◽  
James D. Cotelingam ◽  
Gloria C. Caldito ◽  
Deborah M. McCaskill ◽  
...  

Abstract Aim: To study allosensitization in our sickle cell disease (SCD) patients before and after instituting the practice of transfusing C, E, K blood type negative (CEKneg) packed red blood cell (pRBC) units. Material and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed blood bank records of all SCD patients that were transfused pRBCs since 1990 to date. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi square test and Fischer’s exact test. Results: See table 1. Table I: General data of various patient groups Major patient groups Total pt # (%) Sex (m/f) Pt age in yrs, Median (range) Total pRBC units Median Tn #/pt(range) 121 (31.3%, 56m, 65f) developed alloantibodies (alloABs). Grand total of all patients 500 240/260 22 (0.7–79) 16617 14 (1–524) CEK (& ABO) matched tn pts 113 62/51 8 (0.5–35) 2354 10 (1–143) Regular (ABORh) matched Tn pts 387 (100) 178/209 26 (0.7–79) 14263 18 (1–524) AlloAB forming patients 121 (31.3) 56/65 29 (5–70) 7338 26 (1–500) Non-alloAB forming pts 266 (68.7) 122/144 25 (0.7–79) 6925 12 (1–524) Table II: Transfusion characteristics of patients forming alloantibodies Data on pts forming alloantibodies CEK matched patients CEK unmatched pRBC Transfusion (Tn) patients(387) &gt;0 ABs &gt;1 ABs &gt;2 ABs &gt;3 ABs &gt;4 ABs Number of patients 6/113 121/387(31%) 57/121 (47%) 29/57 (51%) 16/29 (55%) 11/29 # of Transfusions before AB formation 9.5 (0–106) 7 (0–270) 2 (0–106) 0 (0–89) 0 (0–180) 0 (0–16) # of pts with &gt; 5 Tn before alloAB formed 4/6(67%) 68/121(56%) 21/57(37%) 5/29(17%) 4/16(25%) 1/11(9%) # of pts with &gt;30 Tn before AB formed 1 12 4 2 1 0 There were 33 patients with anti-C, 74 with anti-E, and 57 with anti-K ABs (a total of 164, incidence of 2.235 CEK alloABs/100 transfusions{Tn}). 266 patients (6925 Tn, 68%) did not develop any alloABs. 21 patients developed multiple alloABs simultaneously after a single transfusion. pRBC Tn was 1½ times more likely to lead to alloAB formation in adult females (p=0.006) and children (p=0.011) over adult males. &gt;13% patients transfused with CEK unmatched units developed ABs to C, E, K and other antigens. 2/3 patients never developed ABs. Once allosensitized, there was an sustained ↑ chance of developing a 2nd (& later) AB (50% Vs 31% for first timers) with fewer Tn (usually &lt;5). A small number of patients developed alloABs later (&gt;30 pRBCs). Patients receiving CEK matched pRBCs developed non-CEK ABs at 2½ times lower frequency than the corresponding group of patients. It was found that the technologist required 30 more minutes and $153 extra in reagent costs for this extended CEK match. Most Rh negative pRBC units were also CEKneg. 90% of our donors are Caucasian. Conclusions: This study showed that utilizing CEK negative pRBCs dramatically ↓ alloAB(p&lt;0.01) formation in our SCD patients, including C, E, and K and other minor blood group antigens. Patients transfused without C, E, K antigen match developed ABs to C, E, K, and other antigens. In some patients, allosensitization possibly activates the immune system into a hyperactive state leading to further, earlier, multiple and simultaneous alloAB and autoAB formation. Though unlikely, Rh negative and CEKneg pRBCs may also be negative for other minor antigens. Extended antigen matching made it easier to find proper blood units due to less formation of alloABs. However, it resulted in overuse of Rh negative pRBCs and effort to find CEKneg pRBCs for every transfusion.


Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 3186-3186
Author(s):  
Vishwas S. Sakhalkar ◽  
Diana M. Veillon ◽  
James D. Cotelingam ◽  
Deborah M. McCaskill ◽  
Gloria C. Caldito ◽  
...  

Abstract Aim: To study autoantibody (autoAB) formation in our sickle cell disease (SCD) patients before and after instituting the practice of transfusing C, E, K blood type negative (CEKneg) packed red blood cell (pRBC) units. Material and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed blood bank records of all SCD patients that were transfused pRBCs since 1990 to date. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi square test and Fischer’s exact test. Results: During 1990–2004, a total 500 SCD patients (240 male, 260 female) received 16,617 pRBCs in our medical center. Of these, 387 (178m, 209f) received 7338 sickle negative ‘regular’ pRBC units crossmatched only for ABO and Rh blood types. 121 (31.3%, 56m, 65f) patients received 7338 pRBCs and developed alloantibodies (alloABs), and those patients developed 4 cold and 30 warm autoABs. 266 patients (68.7%, m, f; 6925 transfusions) never developed alloABs, but 5 patients developed cold and no warm autoABs. 16 patients developed autoABs (15 warm) simultaneously in addition to the multiple alloABs after a single pRBC transfusion. 113 patients (62m, 51f) always received 2354 CEKneg pRBCs (from 1997), 6 patients (4m, 2f; p&lt;0.01) developed one alloAB each and only 1 warm autoAB.Patients receiving CEK matched pRBCS developed autoABs at 6 times↓frequency. It was found that the technologist required 30 more minutes and $153 extra in reagent costs for this extended CEK match. It was found that most Rh negative pRBC units were also CEKneg. 90% of our donors are Caucasian. The patients who received only ABORh matched transfusions and yet did not develop alloABs, also did not develop any warm autoABs compared to 30 warm autoABs encountered in corresponding patients that developed alloABs (p&lt;0.001). Extended antigen matching (by an additional C,E,K antigen match) ↓ alloAB and autoAB formation. In some patients, allosensitization possibly activates the immune system into a hyperactive state leading to further, earlier, multiple and simultaneous alloAB and autoAB formation. Conclusions: This study showed that utilizing CEK negative pRBCs dramatically ↓ autoAB formation in our SCD patients. Patients that did not develop alloABs also did not develop any warm autoABs (p&lt;0.001). AutoAB formation was more common in patients that developed multiple alloABs simultaneously, but did not result in any significant complications. These patients were also more prone to develop allergic reactions (p&lt;0.002), prompting speculation whether allosensitization possibly activates the immune system into a hyperactive state or if certain patients are gentically more predisposed to allosensitization or both. In our population, extended antigen matching made it easier to transfuse blood units due to less formation of alloABs and autoABs. However, it resulted in a significant overuse of Rh negative pRBCs and extra cost and effort to find CEKneg pRBCs for every transfusion. Table: Incidence of autoantibody formation in patient groups Major patient groups # of pts # of pRBCs Number of autoABs (% of patients)[Incidence/1000 Tx ] Total Warm P value (CEK vs Regular) 0.005 0.02 CEKmatched Tn pts 113 2354 1 (0.88%)[0.425] 1 (1%)[0.46] Regular (ABORh) 387 14263 39 (10%)[2.73] 30 (8%)[2.1] alloAB forming pts 121 7338 34 (28%)[4.63 ] 30 (25%)[4.1] No alloAB forming pts 266 6925 5 (2%)[0.7] 0 P value(alloAB vs non-alloAB) &lt;0.001 &lt;0.001


2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 2626-2636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Misericordia Guinot ◽  
Jose Eliseo Blanco ◽  
Juan Luis Delgado ◽  
Raquel Oliva ◽  
Luis Manuel San Frutos ◽  
...  

Objective To evaluate the acceptability, tolerability, and effects on vulvovaginitis symptoms and signs of a non-soap, herbal-based intimate solution (Zelesse®). Methods We conducted a prospective, observational, multicenter study including adult women with symptoms and signs of vulvovaginitis with various etiologies, including candidiasis, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, and atrophic and irritative vaginitis. The presence and intensity of signs (edema, erythema, vaginal discharge) and symptoms (pruritus) of vulvovaginitis were evaluated before and after 5–15 days of daily use of Zelesse® alone or as a coadjuvant in antimicrobial therapy. Variables following a normal distribution and categorical variables were analyzed using the Student t-test and chi-square or Fisher’s exact test, respectively. Results A total 137 women were enrolled in the study; 87 (63.5%) women received concomitant antimicrobials and 50 (36.5%) used Zelesse® only. Global symptom scores and frequency of patients with vulvovaginitis signs and symptoms, and their mean intensity, decreased after treatment in both patient groups. Vaginal pH and (in the Zelesse®-only group) vaginal flora remained unaltered. The product was safe, well tolerated, and highly accepted by patients. Conclusions Zelesse®, the non-soap herbal-based solution in this study, may represent a safe and effective option for symptomatic relief of vulvovaginitis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulianti Wulandari ◽  
Siska Afri Nofita

In health service, nurses are at the forefront of providing health care, if the nurses don’t provide the care and not accompanied by EPEEP implementation (Explain, Pain, Elimination, Environment and Plan Of Return) it will have an impact on decreasing client satisfaction. From the results of the preliminary survey the nurses have not done EPEEP implementation method (Explain, Pain, Elimination, Environment and Plan Of Return) properly. And the achievement of patient satisfaction in the pandoria room of Awal Bros Batam Hospital from the results of satisfaction survey in September 2018, very satisfied category was 46%, satisfied category was 54% and less satisfied category was 2%. Therefore , it is necessary to implement EPEEP (Explain, Pain, Elimination, Environment and Plan Of Return) in providing services to clients. This study aimed to determine the Relation between EPEEP Implementation Methods (Explain, Pain, Elimination, Environment and Plan Of Return) With Patient Satisfaction at Pandoria Inpatient Awa Bros Batam in 2019. This type of research was descriptive correlation with cross sectional approach, 129 respondents selected using purposive sampling technique. Data were obtained by observation sheets on nurses about EPEEP implementation (Explain, Pain, Elimination, Environment and Plan Of Return) and provide satisfaction questionnaires to clients. The study was conducted in February until March 2019 in the Pandoria room. Analysis of the data used Chi square. There was a relationship between EPEEP implementation method (Explain, Pain, Elimination, Environment and Plan Of Return) with patient satisfaction and with nurses inpatient at Pandoria Awal Bros Batam Hospital, and the p-value was 0.00 (p <0.05). It can be concluded that the implementation of EPEEP (Explain, Pain, Elimination, Environment and Plan Of Return) can affect client satisfaction. Suggestions for future researchers can conduct research related to how long the nurse responds if there are patients who call or press the bell (Patient Calls) and for the Home Pain as an input to perform research related to nurse daily activity, because Pandoria Room compared to other inpatient rooms was the room with the highest number of patients and the highest mobile patients.


2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Nikmatur Rohmah ◽  
Fariani Syahrul

Diarrhea is still a public health problem in the world and the mostly occur in children under five years. At the moment the number of diarrhea-caused mortality was 3.8 per 1000 per year by 3.2 episodes per year in children under five years. This research aims to analyze the association between hand-washing habits and toilet use with the incidence of diarrhea in children under five years. This is an observational analytic with cross sectional study. Population of the research was a children's mother took her children to the public health center of Sekardangan Sidoarjo Subdistrict. The number of samples taken as many as 58 mother of children under five years. Data collection was done with interviews to parents of children and the observations of the toilets. Technique of data analysis using chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. On the results of the research there is a significant association the habit of hand washing (p = 0.006) and toilet use(p = 0.014) with the incidenceof diarrhea in children under five years. Conclusions of the research is the habit of hand washing and toilet use had a significant association with the incidenceof diarrhea in children under five years. Advice that can be given to the mother of a children under five years is to wash the hands before and after defecating and before preparing food for children. Keywords: diarrhea, hand washing, toilet use, observational, children under five years


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 1030-1036
Author(s):  
Galih Aktama ◽  
Henky Agung Nugroho ◽  
Muhammad David Perdana Putra

The pandemic that began in late 2019, COVID-19, affects all patients, including cancer patients. Patients with cancer that continues to spread and  there is no other effective alternative treatment must undergo surgery so that cancer does not get worse. Given this problem, many health care centers have developed a protocol system in the form of a COVID-19-free surgical route. This study is a retrospective cohort study comparing the incidence of pulmonary complications in patients undergoing elective cancer surgery at dr. Moewardi Surakarta before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study sample was adult patients  aged ≥ 18 years which underwent elective surgical procedures with the aim of curative cancer starting before COVID-19 (March 2019-February 2020) until the time the COVID-19 pandemic emerged (March 2020 - February 2021). The data obtained were 768 patients. Of these patients, 384 were classified as having a COVID19-free operation route during the pandemic, and 384 others underwent elective surgery in the pre-pandemic period. Based on the Chi-Square test, a p-value of 0.850 was obtained (P>0.05) which shows that there is significant difference between cases of pulmonary complications in surgical patients before and after the pandemic who were carried out through the COVID-19-free protocol route. In conclusion, there is no significant change in effect of the covid-19 free operation path protocol on the incidence of lung complications in postoperative elective patients at dr. Moewardi Hospital Surakarta, although this patented and mandatory protocol can reduce cancer patients’ morbidity and mortality who undergoing elective surgery during a pandemic.


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prastiwi Putri Basuki ◽  
Triana Uminingsih

Stunting pada masa balita perlu mendapat perhatian khusus termasuk pada anak usia 24-36 bulan. Usia 24-36 bulan merupakan usia anak yang mengalami perkembangan pesat dalam kemampuan kognitif dan motorik. Banyak faktor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya kejadian stunting pada anak, antara lain karakteristik ibu. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui kontribusi karakteristik ibu terhadap kejadian stunting pada anak usia 24-36 bulan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional yang dilakukan di Desa Sendang Mulyo Minggir Sleman Yogyakarta. Sampel yang diambil sebanyak 75 anak usia 24-36 bulan dengan teknik purposive sampling. Analisis data  bivariat menggunakan Chi Square dan Fisher Exact Test dan analisis multivariat menggunakan regresi linier. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan ibu (p value=0,000), pengetahuan ibu (p value=0,022) dan pemberian ASI Ekslusif (p value=0,011) yang artinya terdapat hubungan dengan kejadian stunting. Sedangkan status pekerjaan ibu (p value=0,217) tidak signifikan berhubungan dengan kejadian stunting. Berdasarkan analisis multivariat regresi linier menunjukkan hasil bahwa pendidikan ibu, status  pekerjaan ibu, pengetahuan ibu tentang gizi, dan pemberian ASI Ekslusif bersama-sama mempunyai kontribusi terhadap kejadian stunting sebesar 88,2%. Perlu peningkatan program multisektoral dengan melibatkan semua lapisan masyarakat untuk mengurangi kejadian stunting.


2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
F Fernandes ◽  
P Meireles ◽  
M Rocha ◽  
J Rojas ◽  
H Barros

Abstract Background Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with tenofovir/emtricitabine has shown to be effective in preventing HIV among high-risk HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM). Portugal made PrEP available in February 2018, but few MSM reported PrEP use before. We aimed to compare the sociodemographic characteristics of MSM using PrEP and those knowing PrEP but not using and to compare MSM who started PrEP before and after its implementation in Portugal. Methods We performed a cross-sectional analysis, using Lisbon MSM Cohort data - an open prospective cohort of HIV-negative MSM testing at a community-based center in Lisbon - regarding the first time PrEP use was reported. Data from March 2015 to April 2019 was used. In this period 2142 MSM participated in the cohort and reported to know PrEP of whom 160 (7.5%) reported to use it. 83 PrEP-users answered a subset of questions about PrEP. Comparisons were performed using t-test, Chi-square or Fisher’s exact test. Results Comparing with non-users, PrEP users were significantly older (Mean: 35.7, SD 9.4 vs. 30.8, SD 9.2, p &lt; 0.001), had more frequently a Master or PhD degree (37.2% vs. 27.4%, p = 0.017), and were more frequently born in a foreign country (42.2% vs. 31.8%, p &lt; 0.001). Groups were similar in terms sexual orientation. Among the 83 PrEP users answering more questions about PrEP, 28 (33.7%) reported to have ordered their PrEP medication online, 24 (28.9%) obtained it in a medical appointment in Portugal, 15 (18.1%) in a foreign country, 4 in a clinical trial or demonstration project. Of all PrEP users, 30 (19.4%) started PrEP only after February 2018, and no sociodemographic differences were found comparing with those who started before. Conclusions MSM reporting PrEP use were more educated, older and more frequently born in a foreign country than non-PrEP users. MSM starting PrEP before and after February 2018 were similar, which may indicate that making PrEP available did not yet reach a more diverse group of MSM. Key messages MSM reporting PrEP use were more educated, older and more frequently born in a foreign country than non-PrEP users. MSM starting PrEP before and after February 2018 were similar, which may indicate that making PrEP available did not yet reach a more diverse group of MSM.


2020 ◽  
pp. 000313482094999
Author(s):  
Mario Chico-Fernández ◽  
Jesús A. Barea-Mendoza ◽  
Jon Pérez-Bárcena ◽  
Iker García-Sáez ◽  
Manuel Quintana-Díaz ◽  
...  

Background To compare the main outcomes of trauma patients with and without traumatic brain injury (TBI), hemorrhagic shock, and the combination of both using data from the Spanish trauma intensive care unit (ICU) registry (RETRAUCI). Methods Patients admitted to the participating ICUs from March 2015 to May 2019 were included in the study. The main outcomes were analyzed according to the presence of TBI, hemorrhagic shock, and/or both. Comparison of groups with quantitative variables was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis test, and differences between groups with categorical variables were compared using the Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test as appropriate. A P value <.05 was considered significant. Results Overall, 310 patients (3.98%) were presented with TBI and hemorrhagic shock. Patients with TBI and hemorrhagic shock received more red blood cell (RBC) concentrates, fresh frozen plasma (FFP), a higher ratio FFP/RBC, and had a higher incidence of trauma-induced coagulopathy (60%) ( P < .001). These patients had higher mortality ( P < .001). Intracranial hypertension was the leading cause of death (50.4%). Conclusions Concomitant TBI and hemorrhagic shock occur in nearly 4% of trauma ICU patients. These patients required a higher amount of RBC concentrates and FFP and had an increased mortality.


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