Assistência de enfermagem realizada a agricultores em uso de agrotóxico.

Abstract

The industrial market encourages the use of new techniques and technologies that seek to boost agricultural production and farming, producing various species, and in order to increase productivity and reduce crop pests, the farmer uses chemical and toxic agents in the production and cultivation, however the exacerbated use of these products has had serious consequences for the environment and also for the exposed worker population. Studies show that in Brazil, in 2017, pesticides are the 6th leading cause of poisoning, losing on an increasing scale to scorpion bites, drug abuse, snake bites, other poisonous animals, and household cleaners. Therefore, in this context the researchers tried to approach the subject by questioning through pre-established parameters the real profile of these farmers affected by these chemical agents? What is the main purpose for use of this pesticide? What are the circumstances of this accident (occupational or intentional)? E What are the main nursing actions implemented in intensive care in front of this target audience? In view of this problematization, it should be stated that the already confirmed cases of cancers, kidney and dermatological problems have been related to exposure to pesticides (ROSA et al., 2011). Direct or indirect contact with pesticides can occur through various forms such as occupational intoxication, food poisoning and environmental contamination, these pathways can cause harmful damage to animals and the environment. In humans, the most common signs and symptoms are headache (headache), blurred vision, muscle weakness (myalgia), salivation (excessive sialorrhea), nausea, vomiting (haemesis), abdominal pain and diarrhea. The literature also cites cases of abortion, as well as babies born with birth defects because their mother or father had contact with pesticides in their lifetime, or even during pregnancy. These patients are part of a specific group that need more attention during their acute intoxication and need immediate ICU admission. They should be accompanied by a qualified and multidisciplinary team, considering that nursing is a profession. focused on taking care of these people, composed and exercised exclusively by a team of assistants, midwives, technicians and nurses dedicated to the care of these cases.