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Identification of influenza A is crucial for patients
Hospital Pilar event aimed at promoting various specialties such as neurology, cardiology, endocrinology and infectious diseases
09/03/10 at 15:29
Alert health professionals about the characteristics of a patient with Influenza A virus (H1N1) when it comes to the hospital emergency department. This is one of the goals of the Second Symposium on Emergency Medicine, to be held by Pilar Hospital on the 20th at the Radisson Hotel.
According to Dr. Carla Regina Martins, medical service responsible for hospital infection control Hospital Pilar, there are features common in people with the virus. "Fever over 38 ? with acute onset associated with respiratory symptoms such as cough and sore throat when you are not dealing with symptoms of an underlying disease may be a sign of the flu," he explains. For the doctor it is important that professionals in the emergency stay tuned as the most serious cases of influenza A, it is essential that treatment be started as soon as possible.
"When I mentioned these symptoms are associated with altered level of consciousness, dyspnoea (shortness of breath), tachypnea (increased respiratory rate), oxygen saturation below 90% (tissue oxygenation is not adequate), difficulty breathing, low blood pressure , vomiting, signs of severe infection and dehydration is essential that the patient is examined immediately to ascertain the possibility of having the flu. Remember that these symptoms may appear in isolation, "he warns.
Second. Carla, the vaccination will be made this year there is a tendency to reduce cases of influenza A in Brazil. "We will not be able to prevent all cases of H1N1, but the hope is to reduce the severe cases in patients more susceptible. However, the most effective way to prevent the disease is still through prevention. Avoid crowded places and go to 'cough etiquette' attitudes are quite recommended. For example, it is essential when coughing or sneezing, using disposable tissue to cover your mouth. Wash hands or pass the alcohol gel after it is also very important, and avoid sharing utensils and cups and cutlery, "describes Carla.
"The epidemiological bulletin of the State Secretariat of Health of Paran? (SESA-PR) in 2010 showed that until the day 03 March were 373 confirmed cases of influenza A in the state, with five deaths. These figures show that, despite the hot temperature Tues alleviated the problem, the flu did not become extinct. Care therefore must remain constantly, "he said.
Identification of influenza A is crucial for patients
Hospital Pilar event aimed at promoting various specialties such as neurology, cardiology, endocrinology and infectious diseases
09/03/10 at 15:29
Alert health professionals about the characteristics of a patient with Influenza A virus (H1N1) when it comes to the hospital emergency department. This is one of the goals of the Second Symposium on Emergency Medicine, to be held by Pilar Hospital on the 20th at the Radisson Hotel.
According to Dr. Carla Regina Martins, medical service responsible for hospital infection control Hospital Pilar, there are features common in people with the virus. "Fever over 38 ? with acute onset associated with respiratory symptoms such as cough and sore throat when you are not dealing with symptoms of an underlying disease may be a sign of the flu," he explains. For the doctor it is important that professionals in the emergency stay tuned as the most serious cases of influenza A, it is essential that treatment be started as soon as possible.
"When I mentioned these symptoms are associated with altered level of consciousness, dyspnoea (shortness of breath), tachypnea (increased respiratory rate), oxygen saturation below 90% (tissue oxygenation is not adequate), difficulty breathing, low blood pressure , vomiting, signs of severe infection and dehydration is essential that the patient is examined immediately to ascertain the possibility of having the flu. Remember that these symptoms may appear in isolation, "he warns.
Second. Carla, the vaccination will be made this year there is a tendency to reduce cases of influenza A in Brazil. "We will not be able to prevent all cases of H1N1, but the hope is to reduce the severe cases in patients more susceptible. However, the most effective way to prevent the disease is still through prevention. Avoid crowded places and go to 'cough etiquette' attitudes are quite recommended. For example, it is essential when coughing or sneezing, using disposable tissue to cover your mouth. Wash hands or pass the alcohol gel after it is also very important, and avoid sharing utensils and cups and cutlery, "describes Carla.
"The epidemiological bulletin of the State Secretariat of Health of Paran? (SESA-PR) in 2010 showed that until the day 03 March were 373 confirmed cases of influenza A in the state, with five deaths. These figures show that, despite the hot temperature Tues alleviated the problem, the flu did not become extinct. Care therefore must remain constantly, "he said.