Rev Rene (Jul 2020)

Measures used in intensive care units to prevent infection: an integrative review

  • Ana Clara Dantas,
  • Jéssica Naiara de Medeiros Araújo,
  • Anália Andréia de Araújo Nascimento,
  • Quenia Camille Soares Martins,
  • Mércio Gabriel de Araújo

DOI
https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.20202144043
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 21
p. e44043

Abstract

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Objective: to verify measures used in intensive care units to prevent infection related to health care. Methods: integrative review based on the data sources LILACS, SCOPUS, PubMed Central, Science Direct, Web of Science and CINAHL, whose descriptors used were: Infection Control and Intensive Care Units. Sample consisting of 146 studies. Results: thematic categories related to the relevant infection prevention measures were listed, developed in Intensive Care Units: bloodstream infection prevention measures, assistance-related pneumonia prevention measures, urinary tract infection prevention measure and preventive measures associated with general care. Conclusion: among the established thematic categories, care with skin preparation, oral hygiene, correct handling of the urinary catheter and daily bath with antiseptic were most frequently identified.

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