PRESCRIPTION AND USE OF METRONIDAZOLE FOR THE CONTROL OF ODOR IN NEOPLASTIC WOUNDS

Abstract

Objective: To check aspects related to the prescription, preparation and administration of metronidazole for the control of odor in neoplastic wounds.Methodology: Cross-sectional study with 80 health professionals from five reference hospitals in oncology in Recife-PE, between August and October 2017. The following variables were analyzed: professional characterization, criteria for prescription, presentation, dilution, application, frequency and care in the application. Mean and standard deviation were calculated for obtaining the discrete rational variables, and chi-square test with Yates correction was used for dichotomous categorical variables.Results: The nurses had little professional experience (1-3 years), less specialization compared to physicians, but had greater expertise in palliative care. Regarding the prescription and use of the product, 14 (53.8%) professionals used alternative and empirical prescriptions, with maceration of tablets, and five (19.3%) used injectable solution.Conclusion: According to the results obtained, there are few studies on the subject and protocols based on scientific evidence should be constructed

Keywords

• Oncological nursing
• Wounds and Injuries
• Anti-Infective agents
• Metronidazole
• Odorants