Selection of markers for active search of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery

Authors

  • Reginaldo Adalberto Luz Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo Professor
  • Tadeu Cvintal Centro de Oftalmologia Tadeu Cvintal
  • Edney Cabral Silva Centro de Oftalmologia Tadeu Cvintal
  • Maria Clara Padoveze Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5327/Z1414-4425201800030005

Keywords:

Endoftalmite, Controle de infecções, Enfermagem

Abstract

Objective: To identify potential markers to assist in the active search of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery. Method: Retrospective, descriptive,
and longitudinal study, conducted through review of medical records of patients who underwent cataract surgery. Results: The sample included
20 patients (study group - SG) who developed postoperative endophthalmitis and 309 patients (control group - CG) who did not have endophthalmitis.
The data were analyzed to identify the clinical and epidemiological markers with a percentage difference ≥30% between groups. In comparison with the
CG, the SG demonstrated frequency ≥30% in established postoperative signs and symptoms (pain, anterior chamber reaction, hypopyon, corneal edema,
conjunctival hyperemia, and vitreous opacity); more than four postoperative appointments; and administration of an intravitreal antibiotic injection.
Conclusion: The selected markers are suggested for incorporation into the active search for post-operative endophthalmitis, in order to facilitate the
operation of the epidemiological surveillance system.

Author Biographies

Reginaldo Adalberto Luz, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo Professor

Professor na Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, SP.

Mestre pela Escola de Enfermagem da USP

Tadeu Cvintal, Centro de Oftalmologia Tadeu Cvintal

Médico Oftalmologista do Centro de Oftalmologia Tadeu Cvintal, São Paulo, SP.

Edney Cabral Silva, Centro de Oftalmologia Tadeu Cvintal

Médico Oftalmologista do Centro de Oftalmologia Tadeu Cvintal, São Paulo, SP.

Maria Clara Padoveze, Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo

Profª. Dra. da Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo, Departamento de Enfermagem em Saúde Coletiva, São Paulo, SP.

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2018-08-30

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Luz, R. A., Cvintal, T., Silva, E. C., & Padoveze, M. C. (2018). Selection of markers for active search of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery. Revista SOBECC, 23(3), 136–141. https://doi.org/10.5327/Z1414-4425201800030005

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