SOUZA, A. P. M.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5900913011809592; SOUZA, Anna Paula Medeiros.
Abstract:
The Intensive Care Unit is a complex sector, its role is to assist patients in serious illness using advanced technologies and specialized professionals. Objectives: Conduct a literature review about cross-infection in the Intensive Care Unit; relate to hospital infection with cross-infection in the Intensive Care Unit; identify literature to nursing through cross-infection in the Intensive Care Unit.Methodology: This is a review of the literature. Data collection was based on scientific articles and online database (SCiELO, LILACS, MINISTRY OF HEALTH, ANVISA), library books, Federal University of Campina Grande - Campus cuite. The survey of bibliographical material in relation to nurses' knowledge related to focusing Infection Infection Crusade. This survey was conducted from August 2011 to May 2012, considering as inclusion criteria the articles and books of the past eight years. Literature Review: The nursing staff is responsible for the majority of procedures performed daily to patients in intensive care, so it is clear that its assistance is constantly challenged by microorganisms that cause infections related to invasive procedures and responsible for increased morbidity and mortality. Due to the realization of an inadequate care, hospitalized patients are more predisposing to acquire cross-infection due to the large amount of invasive procedures and excessive manipulation of the same by other professional not always make use of strict aseptic techniques. Hand hygiene is the single recognized worldwide as effective in reducing rates of hospital infections, besides the use of personal protective equipment is also considered a preventive measure against contamination of collective character. The function of these measures are essential for the control of Infection and Crusade. Final Thoughts: It is important that nurses in Intensive Care Units hold specific knowledge about infection Crusade to act in this area and its control through prevention and reinforcing the importance of research and continuing education on the topic of how to assess and train these professionals.