Prevenção de infecções na terapia intensiva: análise do conhecimento dos profissionais e construção de bundles.

Abstract

In view of the ICU scenario, it is well known that it is a favorable space for the occurrence of adverse events. To reduce patient risk, the Institute for Healtcare Improved created Bundles to reduce hospital infection rates and minimize the impact of morbidity and mortality related to hospital Health Care Related Infection. The present study aimed to analyze the knowledge of medical professionals and nurses working in intensive care on hospital infections and Bundles, as well as the construction of Bundles for the prevention of infections related to the use of mechanical ventilation, central venous catheterization and bladder catheterization. based on the scientific literature and the reality identified. This is a methodological development study, with a quantitative approach, that was developed with physicians and nurses of the Intensive Care Unit of the Alcides Carneiro University Hospital, Campina Grande - PB. The instrument used to collect the data consisted of a structured questionnaire, related to the knowledge of safe practices in the ICU, that could contribute to the prevention of infections. Through the study it was possible to evidence a greater knowledge of nursing in relation to the doctors on infection prevention measures and Bundles, being necessary the knowledge, attitudes and abilities of all the team, aiming a free assistance of damages. From the execution of this study, Bundles were developed for the prevention of infections related to the use of mechanical ventilation, central venous catheterization and delayed bladder catheterization, through the analysis and identification of the professionals' knowledge and practices, regarding practices and assistance. In this context, it is expected that the bundles constructed in this study will be adhered and implemented by the CCIH, NSP and the professionals, since they are simple but important scientifically effective practices in the prevention of infections and their complications.