The ICU is a highly complex sector, and among the wide range of interventions performed in the intensive care patient, we highlight the use of the central venous catheter (CVC). Maintaining the CVC requires knowledge and ability to ensure safe and long-lasting vascular access. However, during the permanence time of the device, some complications related to the catheter material, caliber, puncture site, dressing...
This study aims to identify the profile of secretion culture of skin lesions in the Intensive Therapy Unit (ICU), the microorganisms present in biological samples, resistance or sensitivity to carbapenems, oxacillin and vancomycin and the site of lesion. This is a descriptive, observational and retrospective study with a quantitative approach, performed in a large public teaching hospital. 210 results of secret...
This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of professionals of the nursing team of an intensive care unit about blood transfusion and to identify the factors associated with such knowledge. Observational, analytical, non-experimental and cross-sectional study held in adult intensive care units of a large, public, teaching hospital located in Minas Gerais. A validated instrument of the type check list was used t...
This study aimed to describe the perception of the elderly about being a carrier of a chronic leg injury, accompanied by a Basic Health Unit of Uberaba, MG/Brazil. This is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach carried out through thematic analysis of content. They were assessed seven elderly patients with chronic ulcer of lower limb. Five categories emerged: Pain; Difficulties and/or dependence to ...
Aim: To verify the performance of the nurses, in addition to identifying difficulties and facilities in assisting the client in psychic suffering. Design: Descriptive study, of exploratory and qualitative approach. Participants and context: The sampling consisted of 26 nurses of Primary Care - Family Health Strategy from Uberaba - MG, in 2012. Main measurements: It was used a semi-structured que...
This study aims to meet the professionals interviewed, identify the way nurses work facing the client with psychological distress and their knowledge on the concept of mental health and mental illness. This is a descriptive study, with a qualitative approach. The sample consisted of 26 nurses of the Family Health Strategy - FHS. According to Minayo, four categories emerged from data analysis: Embracement, Absen...