| Literature DB >> 32049168 |
Ugo Stocco Aimoli1, Carlos Henrique Miranda1.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A significant reduction in the morbidity and mortality related to ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has been achieved with the development of reperfusion therapies. Early diagnosis and correct initial management are important to ensure this benefit. In Brazil, recent graduates in medicine are responsible for a large part of the initial care provided for these patients.Entities:
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32049168 PMCID: PMC7025295 DOI: 10.36660/abc.20180309
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arq Bras Cardiol ISSN: 0066-782X Impact factor: 2.000
Figure 1Flowchart with the number of applicants in the different phases of the medical residency selection process.
Demographic characteristics of the recently graduated physicians who took part in the practical examin on STEMI medical care
| Characteristics | n = 771 individuals | |
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| Age (years); median (19) | 25 (24-27) | |
| Male sex; n(%) | 444 (58) | |
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| < 1 year | 549 (71) | |
| ≥ 1-2 years | 145 (19) | |
| ≥ 2-3 years | 44 (06) | |
| ≥ 3-4 years | 12 (01) | |
| ≥ 4 years | 21 (03) | |
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| Public | 509 (66) | |
| Private | 254 (33) | |
| Foreign | 8 (01) | |
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| Southeast | 499 (65) | |
| Northeast | 173 (22) | |
| South | 48 (06) | |
| Central-West | 33 (04) | |
| North | 10 (01) | |
| Abroad | 08 (01) |
Figure 2Frequency histogram showing the general score distribution obtained by the recently graduated physicians during practical assessment in the simulated station of STEMI medical care.
Figure 3Bars graphic showing the performance of the recently graduated physicians in each of the six items of the cheklist related directly to the treatment during practical assessment in the simulated station of STEMI medical care.
Figure 4Bars graph showing performance of recently graduated physicians in each of the six items of the checklist directly related to diagnosis and management of the patient’s tranfer during practical evaluation in the simulated station of STEMI medical care.
Comparison between the groups with greater performance (general score > 7) and lower performance (general score ≤ 7) in the simulated practice regarding STEMI medical care
| Characteristic | General score | Relative difference | p-value | |
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| > 7 n = 363 | ≤ 7 n = 408 | |||
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| Age, mean ± DP | 26 ± 7 | 26 ± 5 | 0.99 | |
| Age, years; median(19) | 25 (24-27) | 25 (24-27) | ||
| Male sex, n(%) | 189 (52) | 255 (63) | -11% | 0.0034 |
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| Time from conclusion, years; median(19) | 0 (0-1) | 0(0-1) | > 0,05 | |
| Private institution, n(%) | 99(27) | 155(38) | -11% | 0.0016 |
| Public institution, n(%) | 259(71) | 250(61) | +10% | 0.0032 |
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| Southeast | 245(67) | 254(62) | +5% | |
| Northeast | 72(20) | 101(25) | -5% | |
| South | 24(07) | 24(06) | +1% | |
| Central-West | 16(04) | 9(02) | +2% | |
| North | 3(01) | 7(02) | -1% | |
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| Recognizes need for transfer | 363(100) | 125(31) | +69% | < 0.0001 |
| Adequately informs the patient | 201(55) | 63(15) | +40% | < 0.0001 |
| Recognizes STEMI | 323(89) | 207(51) | +38% | < 0.0001 |
| Insists on tranfer in the absence of bed | 162(45) | 31(08) | +37% | < 0.0001 |
| Requests venous access insertion | 245(67) | 193(43) | +24% | < 0.0001 |
| Assesses pain duration | 300(83) | 244(60) | +23% | < 0.0001 |
| Administers SL nitrate | 274(75) | 232(57) | +18% | < 0.0001 |
| Administers IV morphine | 293(81) | 258(63) | +18% | < 0.0001 |
| Administers P2Y12 inhibitors | 318(88) | 298(73) | +15% | < 0.0001 |
| Requests ECG monitoring | 318(88) | 323(79) | +9% | 0.0018 |
| Administers acetylsalicylic acid | 355(98) | 377(92) | +6% | 0.0006 |
| Waits for necrosis markers to start therapy | 00(00) | 32(08) | -8% | < 0.0001 |
SD: standard deviation; ECG: electrocardiogram; STEMI: ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction; SL:sublingual; IV: intravenous.