Adherence to standard precaution in the peripheral vascular access

Authors

  • Melissa Alves Cirelli Federal University of São Carlos
  • Rosely Moralez de Figueiredo Federal University of São Carlos
  • Sílvia Helena Zem-Mascarenhas Federal University of São Carlos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000300024

Keywords:

infection control, education continuing, nursing

Abstract

This prospective and quantitative study was carried out in a small private general hospital, where the adherence to standard precaution in the peripheral vascular access was evaluated. The data were collected through a questionnaire aiming to characterize the nursing team's knowledge and opinion about standard precautions and the availability of materials. In addition, a systemized observation of the procedures of vein puncture and medicine administration was performed. It was identified that 84.4% of the punctures had been carried out without gloves or previous hand washing; in 29.7% of the procedures, needles were recapped and 93.2% of the professionals reported adequate material supply. Concluding, the professionals expose themselves and patients to unnecessary risks of infection. The nursing team must be the focus of continuous interventions and future actions in order to minimize the risk of infection in the procedure of peripheral vascular access.

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Published

2007-06-01

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2007)

Section

Short Communications/Cases Accounts

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How to Cite

Adherence to standard precaution in the peripheral vascular access. (2007). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 15(3), 512-514. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000300024