Rentabilidad de la pulsioximetría para el control de la oxigenoterapia domiciliaria

Abstract

In our setting, the follow-up control of LTOT and therapeutic compliance were not optimal. The SpO2 shows a good correlation with the PaO2 and represents a good alternative for the follow-up control of LTOT.

Abdominal tuberculosis mimicking Crohn’s disease’s exacerbation: A clinical, diagnostic and surgical dilemma. A case report

“…The gold standard for diagnosis is colonoscopy. Histopathological findings can display mucosal ulcerations, nodules, edematous mucosal folds, pseudopolyps, luminal narrowing, stenosis, caseous necrosis and large, multiple and confluent granulomas [2] . Biopsies should be taken from the margins of ulcers, since granulomas are often localized in the submucosal layer.…”

“…The Mantoux test, blood and sputum cultures are often negative [8] . PCR of the biopsy tissue is more sensitive than culture or Ziehl-Neelsen staining for acid-fast bacillus [2,11] . The CT-scan is the most reliable imaging technique, although there isn’t any pathognomonic radiological finding which simplify the diagnostic process [12,13] .…”

“…More common presentations include the lymphatic system infection, the genitourinary tract infection, the osteoarticular infection, the miliary form and central nervous system infection. Gastrointestinal TB is usually associated with an immunosuppressive state, such as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) [2] and treatment with immunosuppressive drugs like anti-TNFα. Surgical treatment is required in 25–75%.…”

Oxigenoterapia continua domiciliaria: un buen tratamiento si se hace bien

“…Probablemente es aconsejable que con Sp90%-92% se realice una gasometría arterial ya que en ese rango hay casos con pO 2 claramente superior a 60 y otros que apenas alcanzan 55, como se desprende de la lectura detenida del articulo de Feu y cols. (15)(16)(17)(18).…”