Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
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Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
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Descrição das práticas de prevenção da infecção Hospitalar por anestesiologistas em um Hospital Universitário

Description of nosocomial infection prevention practices by anesthesiologists in a University Hospital

Daniel Kishi; Rogério Luiz da Rocha Videira

http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0034-70942011000200007 Braz J Anesthesiol, vol.61, n2, p.182-187, 2011
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JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Os anestesiologistas desempenham importante papel na prevenção de infecções hospitalares. Na prática anestésica, rotineiramente são ultrapassadas as barreiras fisiológicas, possibilitando a contaminação do paciente por micro-organismos e o desenvolvimento de infecção. A não adesão às práticas recomendadas pode facilitar a transmissão de micro-organismos. É importante descrever as práticas de profilaxia da infecção hospitalar relacionadas ao ato anestésico executadas por médicos anestesiologistas. MÉTODO: Foram distribuídos questionários estruturados, preenchidos pelo próprio anestesiologista de forma voluntária e anônima. RESULTADOS: Dentre os 112 anestesiologistas, 75% responderam ao questionário. A máscara cirúrgica é usada por 95,2%, 96,3% usam luvas frequentemente, 98,8% usam luva estéril para bloqueio do neuroeixo, 91,3% adotam a técnica estéril para punção venosa central, 95,1% lavam as mãos entre os casos, 91,6% procuram manter estéril a cânula de intubação orotraqueal, 96,3% descartam o propofol em seringa ao final de cada anestesia, 30% limpam os frascos para uso no neuroeixo e 19,8% para uso endovenoso. CONCLUSÕES: As práticas de profilaxia de infecção hospitalar apresentaram boa adesão e, para melhorá-las, é necessário realizar campanhas educacionais multidisciplinares.

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Assepsia, DOENÇAS, EQUIPAMENTOS, Programa de Controle de Infecção Hospitalar, Precauçoes Universais

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Anesthesiologists play an important role in the prevention of nosocomial infections. In anesthetic practice, physiologic barriers are routinely breached, allowing patient contamination with microorganisms and the consequent development of infection. The lack of adhesion to recommended practices can facilitate transmission of microorganisms. It is important to describe prophylactic practices of anesthesiarelated nosocomial infections performed by anesthesiologists. METHODS: Structured questionnaires were distributed to be answered voluntarily and anonymously by anesthesiologists. RESULTS: Among 112 anesthesiologists, 75% answered the questionnaire. Surgical mask is used by 95.2% of anesthesiologists, 96.3% wear gloves frequently, 98.9% wear sterile gloves for neuraxial block, 91.3% use sterile technique for central venous puncture, 95.1% wash their hands between cases, 91.6% try to maintain the endotracheal tube sterile, 96.3% discard the prefilled propofol syringe at the end of each anesthesia, 30% clean the vials before using it in the neuraxial blocks, and 19.8% clean the vials before intravenous use. CONCLUSIONS: Respondents showed good adhesion to practices of nosocomial infection prophylaxis and to improve them educational multidisciplinary campaigns are necessary.

Keywords

Infection Control, Universal Precautions, Asepsis, Anesthesia

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